Ginny walked with dream back to Charlie's house, feeling kind of guilty
about not coming back at the time they expected.
She walked into the house to hear Charlie and crystal talking with a male voice.
"Hello people I'm here." yelled Dream.
"Come in." said Charlie walking in from the living room.
"Look who i found pacing the streets too." said Dream pointing to Ginny.
"Where did you get to gin? We were worried," said Charlie approaching his sister.
"I was just walking around the village, thinking," sighed Ginny
"Well we have a guest you might like to meet," said Charlie.
Ginny looked at Dream and knew who it was. She didn't feel in the mood to be set up with Charlie's girlfriend's brother.
"I just came to drop off some gifts. I have to go back to the hotel and get packed for tomorrow," said Ginny gesturing to the bag in her hand.
"Oh yeah. You were going to meet up with Tyne in Russia tomorrow." said Charlie looking disappointed.
"Sorry. I really have to go." said Ginny taking out one wrapped gift from her bag and handing it to Charlie.
Charlie smiled and took it from her.
"I'll just go get yours." said Charlie before walking back into the lounge.
"Here's yours Dream," said Ginny taking another out the bag.
Dream got a present out her bag and the two exchanged.
Charlie came back carrying a small bag in his hand.
"Here you are gin. Merry Christmas." said Charlie handing it to her.
The two hugged.
Ginny then walked out the house and apparated to the hotel.
She went up to her room and saw her other brothers owls sat on the balcony waiting for her each clutching a bundle in its talons.
Ginny put down her bags and took each of the owl's bundles' off them.
She then put her parcel to them as a replacement.
Her owl Ares sat amongst her brother's owls watching Ginny switch the bundles.
Her parent's new owl Helena sat with double bundles in her clutches.
Ginny took the burdens off and put her presents to them on.
She got out Harry's present out the bag and hesitated before giving it to Ares.
She then watched as the owls set off before beginning to pack.
Harry smiled at the Mistress of magic as she told him a story about Dream and Ginny.
"Those two were so cute together. Looked like twins most of the time." smiled Adele.
Adele's assistants appeared.
"Excuse us ma'am but Tony is waiting for you," said one of them regarding Harry suspiciously.
"Excuse me Mister Potter, my husband is waiting. It was nice talking to you." smiled Adele getting to her feet and offering Harry her hand.
"Same here ma'am." smiled Harry shaking her hand.
Adele then walked out the room followed by her assistants.
Harry walked out the room and apparated up to his room.
He found four owls sat on the balcony each dressed for the Christmas occasion.
Hedwig flew down from the perch on top of his wardrobe and settled down near a familiar owl that Harry hadn't seen since his graduation.
Then he realised it belonged to Ginny.
The last time he'd seen her echoed in his head
Flashback
'"Fine it that's want you go to Chang see if I care!" yelled Ginny gesturing angrily at Cho who was standing watching the argument.
"Ginny I can explain." pleaded Harry.
"Fine go ahead and explain that!" yelled Ginny pointing at Cho's large stomach.
"It was a mistake, I swear I never meant to hurt you Ginny." said Harry. "Well congratulations Harry that's already happened. I loved you Harry I truly did, but now I realise I was just your slut! Your mistress! The thing you used just for pleasure no matter I am only sixteen. Well I'm not taking it Harry! No more! Go shag that cow some more see if I care! 'Cos you certainly don't have me anymore!" exclaimed Ginny her long ginger hair flying out behind her in the wind and her eyes filled with malice and hurt.
"Ginny I respect you. Your not a slut I love you." said Harry walking towards her.
"Too late Harry. You should have though of that before." Spat Ginny before she stormed off the pain and anger in her eyes still visible.
"Ginny Wait!" shouted Harry starting after her.
"No let her go mate. She won't reconsider while she's in that kind of mood," said Ron blocking his path.
End Flashback
And Ron had been right.
So why had her owl turned up on his balcony?
Harry took the parcel from Ares who was nuzzling Hediwig's wing playfully.
He opened it to find a letter and a small black velvet box.
Harry picked up the letter and read it.
It read
Dear Harry, I know this may come as a surprise after what has it been eleven years? But I really wanted to apologise though I guess as you can tell I'm not brave enough to face you yet.
I never meant to hurt you but you have to understand I was hurt after finding out that I'd just been used while you were going out with Chang, on the side.
How's things going with you and her and anyway? I haven't been in touch with Ron for a while either but I've just been so busy.
Anyway I saw this present and I thought of you.
Hope you like it.
From Ginny.
Harry put down the letter and reached for the box.
He didn't know whether to open it, what if she was just trying to put him in a fake sense of security?
Hediwig seemed to sense his uncertainty because she hooted at him disapprovingly forever doubting Ginny that way.
"Ok I get it Hediwig," sighed Harry picking up the box and looking it over.
It looked like the kind of box he'd used for Cho's engagement ring when he'd proposed.
Harry opened it cautiously to see a silver band with an inscription on it.
It read ' Ginny 4 Harry forever'
Harry frowned uncertainly as he picked it up.
It was kind of unusual present to give some one for Christmas after not talking to them for eleven years.
He put it on and it fit perfectly.
A large weight unexpectedly lifted off his heart.
At least he knew that she still like him, but that's not to say she forgave him.
Harry smiled and took the parcels off the other three owls.
Mrs Weasley had borrowed an owl from the post office and Sirius had put a joined present with Remus.
Ron had sent him a present and Hermione had added one on their family owl Karuah.
He replaced the bundles with his presents to the owner he then watched them fly. Except for Ares.
Harry bit his lip feeling guilty, he hadn't even considered buying something for Ginny even though he was due to see her the next day.
Ares didn't seem to be complaining though; he and Hediwig had got very comfortable together.
Harry smiled at the pair of them and quickly grabbed his phone.
He dialled home and waited till someone picked up.
"Hello Harry we were wondering when you'd next call." came a cheerful voice.
"Hermione you and Ginny are friends right?" asked Harry sitting down.
"Yeah why?" asked Hermione puzzled.
"Well, I've just a present from her and i don't know what to get her," said Harry looking at the ring.
"What is the present she got you?" asked Hermione curiously.
"A silver ring." said Harry.
"Uh oh." said Hermione.
"What?" asked Harry.
"Ever considered the fact she might be proposing?" asked Hermione.
"No. She wouldn't do that. Anyway what do i get her?" asked Harry.
"Hm that's a hard one. How about a dress or a necklace?" asked Hermione.
"I guess so. Can you order one for tomorrow? I'll give it to her when she comes." said Harry.
"Sure. Dress or necklace?" asked Hermione.
"Both. Make sure they get here tomorrow morning." said Harry.
"Sure will." smiled Hermione mischievously.
She hung up but Harry could tell there was something going on in her head.
He looked back at Hedwig and Ares.
He just hoped this would work.
He changed for bed and fell asleep thinking of Ginny.
She walked into the house to hear Charlie and crystal talking with a male voice.
"Hello people I'm here." yelled Dream.
"Come in." said Charlie walking in from the living room.
"Look who i found pacing the streets too." said Dream pointing to Ginny.
"Where did you get to gin? We were worried," said Charlie approaching his sister.
"I was just walking around the village, thinking," sighed Ginny
"Well we have a guest you might like to meet," said Charlie.
Ginny looked at Dream and knew who it was. She didn't feel in the mood to be set up with Charlie's girlfriend's brother.
"I just came to drop off some gifts. I have to go back to the hotel and get packed for tomorrow," said Ginny gesturing to the bag in her hand.
"Oh yeah. You were going to meet up with Tyne in Russia tomorrow." said Charlie looking disappointed.
"Sorry. I really have to go." said Ginny taking out one wrapped gift from her bag and handing it to Charlie.
Charlie smiled and took it from her.
"I'll just go get yours." said Charlie before walking back into the lounge.
"Here's yours Dream," said Ginny taking another out the bag.
Dream got a present out her bag and the two exchanged.
Charlie came back carrying a small bag in his hand.
"Here you are gin. Merry Christmas." said Charlie handing it to her.
The two hugged.
Ginny then walked out the house and apparated to the hotel.
She went up to her room and saw her other brothers owls sat on the balcony waiting for her each clutching a bundle in its talons.
Ginny put down her bags and took each of the owl's bundles' off them.
She then put her parcel to them as a replacement.
Her owl Ares sat amongst her brother's owls watching Ginny switch the bundles.
Her parent's new owl Helena sat with double bundles in her clutches.
Ginny took the burdens off and put her presents to them on.
She got out Harry's present out the bag and hesitated before giving it to Ares.
She then watched as the owls set off before beginning to pack.
Harry smiled at the Mistress of magic as she told him a story about Dream and Ginny.
"Those two were so cute together. Looked like twins most of the time." smiled Adele.
Adele's assistants appeared.
"Excuse us ma'am but Tony is waiting for you," said one of them regarding Harry suspiciously.
"Excuse me Mister Potter, my husband is waiting. It was nice talking to you." smiled Adele getting to her feet and offering Harry her hand.
"Same here ma'am." smiled Harry shaking her hand.
Adele then walked out the room followed by her assistants.
Harry walked out the room and apparated up to his room.
He found four owls sat on the balcony each dressed for the Christmas occasion.
Hedwig flew down from the perch on top of his wardrobe and settled down near a familiar owl that Harry hadn't seen since his graduation.
Then he realised it belonged to Ginny.
The last time he'd seen her echoed in his head
Flashback
'"Fine it that's want you go to Chang see if I care!" yelled Ginny gesturing angrily at Cho who was standing watching the argument.
"Ginny I can explain." pleaded Harry.
"Fine go ahead and explain that!" yelled Ginny pointing at Cho's large stomach.
"It was a mistake, I swear I never meant to hurt you Ginny." said Harry. "Well congratulations Harry that's already happened. I loved you Harry I truly did, but now I realise I was just your slut! Your mistress! The thing you used just for pleasure no matter I am only sixteen. Well I'm not taking it Harry! No more! Go shag that cow some more see if I care! 'Cos you certainly don't have me anymore!" exclaimed Ginny her long ginger hair flying out behind her in the wind and her eyes filled with malice and hurt.
"Ginny I respect you. Your not a slut I love you." said Harry walking towards her.
"Too late Harry. You should have though of that before." Spat Ginny before she stormed off the pain and anger in her eyes still visible.
"Ginny Wait!" shouted Harry starting after her.
"No let her go mate. She won't reconsider while she's in that kind of mood," said Ron blocking his path.
End Flashback
And Ron had been right.
So why had her owl turned up on his balcony?
Harry took the parcel from Ares who was nuzzling Hediwig's wing playfully.
He opened it to find a letter and a small black velvet box.
Harry picked up the letter and read it.
It read
Dear Harry, I know this may come as a surprise after what has it been eleven years? But I really wanted to apologise though I guess as you can tell I'm not brave enough to face you yet.
I never meant to hurt you but you have to understand I was hurt after finding out that I'd just been used while you were going out with Chang, on the side.
How's things going with you and her and anyway? I haven't been in touch with Ron for a while either but I've just been so busy.
Anyway I saw this present and I thought of you.
Hope you like it.
From Ginny.
Harry put down the letter and reached for the box.
He didn't know whether to open it, what if she was just trying to put him in a fake sense of security?
Hediwig seemed to sense his uncertainty because she hooted at him disapprovingly forever doubting Ginny that way.
"Ok I get it Hediwig," sighed Harry picking up the box and looking it over.
It looked like the kind of box he'd used for Cho's engagement ring when he'd proposed.
Harry opened it cautiously to see a silver band with an inscription on it.
It read ' Ginny 4 Harry forever'
Harry frowned uncertainly as he picked it up.
It was kind of unusual present to give some one for Christmas after not talking to them for eleven years.
He put it on and it fit perfectly.
A large weight unexpectedly lifted off his heart.
At least he knew that she still like him, but that's not to say she forgave him.
Harry smiled and took the parcels off the other three owls.
Mrs Weasley had borrowed an owl from the post office and Sirius had put a joined present with Remus.
Ron had sent him a present and Hermione had added one on their family owl Karuah.
He replaced the bundles with his presents to the owner he then watched them fly. Except for Ares.
Harry bit his lip feeling guilty, he hadn't even considered buying something for Ginny even though he was due to see her the next day.
Ares didn't seem to be complaining though; he and Hediwig had got very comfortable together.
Harry smiled at the pair of them and quickly grabbed his phone.
He dialled home and waited till someone picked up.
"Hello Harry we were wondering when you'd next call." came a cheerful voice.
"Hermione you and Ginny are friends right?" asked Harry sitting down.
"Yeah why?" asked Hermione puzzled.
"Well, I've just a present from her and i don't know what to get her," said Harry looking at the ring.
"What is the present she got you?" asked Hermione curiously.
"A silver ring." said Harry.
"Uh oh." said Hermione.
"What?" asked Harry.
"Ever considered the fact she might be proposing?" asked Hermione.
"No. She wouldn't do that. Anyway what do i get her?" asked Harry.
"Hm that's a hard one. How about a dress or a necklace?" asked Hermione.
"I guess so. Can you order one for tomorrow? I'll give it to her when she comes." said Harry.
"Sure. Dress or necklace?" asked Hermione.
"Both. Make sure they get here tomorrow morning." said Harry.
"Sure will." smiled Hermione mischievously.
She hung up but Harry could tell there was something going on in her head.
He looked back at Hedwig and Ares.
He just hoped this would work.
He changed for bed and fell asleep thinking of Ginny.