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The Summer After "The Truth"

Chapter 1: The Hogwarts Express

It was the last day of school in late June, Harry and Ginny had been dating since April, but there was still a hitch: no one knew. Harry and Ginny had decided to keep their relationship a secret. Ginny knew that her brothers would freak and her mother would have a fit, and she was afraid of what might happen to Harry; her brothers could be pretty rash. Harry had wanted to tell, but Ginny made him swear he wouldn't. He even tried persuading her while they waited for the Hogwarts Express.

"Come on Ginny, I really want to tell your family. I don't want to lie to them when they've been so nice to me. I feel like I'm betraying them."

"No Harry, you don't know my family like I do. Trust me my brothers will freak and my mother and father will have a fit. You remember how Ron acted last time."

"If you're sure," Harry said doubtfully, "but I am spending the entire summer at the Burrow. I think they'll figure it out."

"My family likes you a lot and I don't want them to stop liking you because you're my boyfriend. I love you and I don't want them to turn against you."

"I love you too," he told her and then kissed her lips softly. "Fine we'll keep it a secret, but if your family's not around,...," he trailed off waggling his eyebrows suggestively.

Ginny giggled and pulled him into a passionate kiss feeling her way through his hair. Just then the train blew its whistle and the two emerged from their hidden corner.

"Ginny, Harry! Where have you been? The train was about to leave!" Hermione scolded as Harry and Ginny entered the compartment.

"Jeez Hermione, calm down. My bag split and Harry helped me to put everything back in order," Ginny lied easily.

"We were just worried that you two were going to miss the train," replied Ron. "Well, anyway, this summer is going to be great! My best friends are spending the whole summer at my house. Oh, and I almost forgot, Charlie, Bill, and Percy are spending the summer too!" (A/N: In the beginning of the trio's sixth year, Percy was back in the family's good graces, finally believing Voldemort had returned.)

"Ron and I have to go monitor the corridors, so we'll see you on Platform 9 ¾," Hermione stated before departing with Ron.

"Bye," Harry and Ginny responded.

"OK, the coast is clear," Harry said after he stuck his head out of the compartment. He closed the door and sat next to Ginny, who took his hand in hers and put her head on his shoulder. Harry started playing with Ginny's auburn-red locks of hair. She sighed and snuggled in closer to Harry.

"Oh this summer is going to be great," Ginny mused. "We get to be together the whole summer."

"Yeah, but not Boyfriend-Girlfriend together," said Harry sadly.

"But think about it," said Ginny facing Harry. "My family won't be around us all the time. With that many people around, they can't keep track of everyone, especially with Fred and George living there. They cause chaos and destruction every moment of every day."

"I guess you're right," Harry said.

"I know I'm right," she said leaning in to kiss him passionately. She put her hands around his neck feeling his body against hers; she let a soft moan escape her lips. Then to both their horror, the compartment door opened.

A/N: I hoped you like it. Please review!! I'd also like to thank the people that reviewed "The Truth":

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