A/N: Hey everybody! Thanks for the great response to last chapter! Once again you guys are awesome, and I love you! :) I hope everyone likes this chapter. I think it's one of the longest I've written! So enjoy! Read and Review. Thanks.
Actionmaster: Thanks. And the reason I put the long thank you things, is because I want to let everyone know that I appreciate what they do. If you don't like that...Well then don't read it. That's all I can really say about it, because I'm going to keep doing it. But still thanks for your opinion.
Darkflower2113: Yay! Lol It's so nice to hear that the way I write is refreshing, because I'm always worried about it sounding trite or overused. The thing about Harry sounding like Harry...I hope it wasn't too bad. There are probably some times that Harry won't sound like Harry, just because I have to stretch it a little for the romantic stuff. I'll try harder to make him more Harry like, even though I don't know how well that's gonna work. Lol I still love to write the big paragraphs, so they won't be disappearing anytime soon. Thank you so much for all your help, and your wonderful reviews!
milky way bar: Haha they are stewing, and will continue to. ( There needs to be tension, and that's what I'm trying to do. Hopefully it's working. Lol Thanks for the review! :)
OExpecto PatronumO: Finally Ginny and Harry getting along! I have no clue what I would do if I liked someone like Harry. I would probably just be like "Kiss me already dammit!" Luckily my boyfriend is not shy at all. Lol
Maraudergrl99: Aw I'm so happy that my story is one that you really enjoy reading and that you look for updates. That makes me so happy! Yeah if I was Ginny and I was in the moonlit water with Harry, I would have just kissed him. Lol
Athena Carlow: Haha I am a stupid git. He should have to write lines for how stupid I am making him about Ginny. Lol Thanks so much for the review! :)
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lizzie5555555: haha I definitely am evil. I agree about Harry and Ginny and James and Lily. It is the hair! I think the same thing. Haha Harry's pretty stupid. I hope in the books he comes around soon. Lol Thanks for the review, for it made me smile! :)
XoXAuroraBorealisXoX: Haha thanks so much! The all capitol letters made me laugh for some reason. Lol I definitely borrowed parts of the story from my relationship, and from my best friends. I'm so glad you like the last part and the not normal behavior part, because they were some of my favorite to write. You review made me laugh so much, so I thank you for that!
ElizabethMM: Insert evil smile that's me. Lol Ginny is going to have to suffer for a while longer. Maha I am evil. Haha crocodile hunter! That was random. Lol but it made me laugh too, so it's all okay! I am an extremely random person myself. And for some reason the crocodile hunter thing reminds me of when one of my friends decided to randomly yell out "Moose!" really loud in the middle of a store. It was great. Lol
blink gurl017: Haha I remember when I was young. Harry is really thick. It sort of makes me laugh, because he's not just like that in my story, he's like that about girls in the books too. I just hope in the books that he'll wake up. I hope he and Ginny get together in the books. That would be one of the highlights for me. Thanks for the review! :)
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Alexandra5: Thank you so much for pointing out that I had made some mistakes. I was in hurry when I posted, and I tend to do that anyway. Lol Well Harry is pretty stupid, and shy. At least my version of him is. Lol But he'll get the point eventually. Note the word eventually. Lol
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I am a stupid git. Why didn't I just kiss her? I had the perfect opportunity, several times. Now she probably thinks I don't like her. I wanted to kiss her. She looked so beautiful in the lake. And then standing by the fire in the common room. The firelight was glowing and making her hair seem so red that it was on fire. I meant it when I told her she was beautiful. And I'm such a bloody prat that I couldn't even kiss the girl I love. Yeah, I love her. What the hell am I going to do if I can't even kiss her?
Chapter Eleven: Smiles and Forgotten Clothes
September 15th 2004, 10:32 pm
I woke up this morning easily and without putting up a fight, for the first time in weeks. Actually when I rose this morning, I was smiling like an idiot. Unfortunately, it's Monday, so I have classes. But never the less, I woke up happy. I was being so bloody stupid this morning. I started singing. I actually started singing while I was getting ready. That is something you will never encounter again. But I suppose Hermione noticed this, and spoke.
"Made up with Harry, have you?" she said with a knowing smile
"Actually yes. I have." I replied with a grin
"You seem happy. Anything special go on?" Hermione asked casually, but I could see the mischievous twinkle in her eyes. She has loosened up quite a bit since she and Ron started going out. Sometimes it's kinda scary.
I caught her meaning behind what she was saying, and didn't know how to respond. So I threw a pillow at her. That certainly shut her up. But not for long.
"Are you sure you don't have anything interesting to tell me?" Hermione asked again, with the same glint in her eyes.
"THE STUPID PRAT HASN'T KISSED ME YET, ALRIGHT?" I yelled louder than I intended to. I am like a walking nutcase.
"Oh Ginny. I'm sorry; I didn't mean to upset you." Hermione said with sympathy in her voice
"It's okay Hermione. It's just a sore subject."
"I can understand."
"Psh. No you can't. You and Ron can barely keep your lips off each other for more than two seconds." I said, with more bitterness than I intended.
Hermione blushed scarlet, and looked at the floor.
"Not that that's a bad thing." I added quickly. Even though in my mind I was throwing up, because I most certainly do not like seeing my brother and my best friend snogging each other senseless.
"Just let me explain Hermione." And with that I started off telling her my story about how he'd apologized, and about the amazing time we had yesterday.
After I finished, Hermione was very quiet. I wasn't looking at her, and I thought she had died or something. But when I turned around, she was in fact still alive and well.
"Ginny, don't worry. He'll come around soon." Replied Hermione gently
"What if he never does? What if he doesn't feel anything for me except a friendship? What if he thinks the idea of being with me is revolting and not at all appealing? WHAT IF HE THINKS I'M UGLY?" I questioned at lightening speed.
I glanced back towards Hermione, because I'd been pacing the room as I said that. And she was barely able to suppress her laughter. Her whole face was turning red, and her shoulders were shaking. She had a huge smile on her face, and at that moment I just wanted to wipe it off. I was ready to have a conniption fit.
"Ginny you are being ridiculous! Harry does not find you revolting, and judging from the signs, I'd say he is thinking of more than friendship. And you are NOT ugly."
"I don't know." I said confusedly, although her little speech had made me feel a tad better.
"Don't worry. He'll come around." Hermione said again with a small smile.
I smiled as best I could back, and returned to getting ready.
"And I do understand Ginny. It took ages for Ron to work up the courage to even hold my hand, let alone kiss me." She said with a grin on her face
I snorted and threw a pillow in her direction. But I usually have horrible aim so naturally I missed. But Hermione tossed it back, and it smacked me right in the face. I was grinning like an idiot, but decided not to throw it back. I'd get her back another way later. She turned to leave the room, but paused before she disappeared behind the door.
"Oh and Ginny?"
I looked up at her.
"Good luck." Hermione said with a smile
With that she was gone, and I was left there sitting all alone. I decided to get a little prettied up before seeing Harry. First step, fix my hair. It was like a bloody Afro. Hair was sticking up on end, and I must say it was a bit scary. Like I'd been electrocuted or something. So I grabbed a brush, and pulled it through my hair with much difficulty. Much better. Then I decided to put on some makeup. Lucky for me, I didn't even butcher my face this time. I put on some jeans and a tee shirt, and pulled on my robes. I really wish we'd be able to wear Muggle clothes all the time. Harry looks amazing in them. Whenever he's wearing those tight jeans of his, I can't help but stare at his extremely nice ass. But you didn't hear that from me. Anyway, so I finished getting ready, and I was famished. So I decided to walk down to the Great Hall.
On my way there, I ran into a few friends. No not literally, contrary to my extremely bad luck. I arrived at the enormous wooden doors, and pushed them open. The Great Hall for some reason smelled delicious. More so than usual. Maybe it's because I'm actually in a good mood or something. I looked around, and immediately spotted Harry. I started to walk over to him, and this time I didn't trip. I strode over, and sat down across from him. Harry looked up from his plate, and gave me that brilliant smile of his. I melted on the spot of course. But I kept my cool. I smiled back, and spoke.
"Hey Harry."
"Hi Gin." He said with a smirk
AH I love it when he calls me Gin. Love it Love it Love it. We locked eyes, and I found myself being sucked into the green of his. I was going to break the gaze, but decided he should be the one to do it first. So I kept staring back at him, and he smiled again. At that moment Hermione and Ron plopped themselves down at the table.
"Where have you two been?" Harry asked teasingly
I realized what he was saying, and looked over at Hermione. She was the color of a well-cooked lobster. I glanced back at Harry, and stuck my finger in my mouth, pretending to be gagging. He chuckled and rolled his eyes.
"Nowhere. We've been nowhere." Hermione said timidly
"We were in the library." Said Ron
"Oh. And doing what?" I asked
"Studying!" Ron and Hermione exclaimed at the same time
"Hmmm. What were you studying? Each other's lips?" Harry asked jokingly
"Oi. Shut it." Ron said to Harry
Harry looked at me, and we both collapsed into a fit of laughter.
"Honestly." Hermione said in a huff
"I'm going back to library. Come on Ron. We should study." She said with a stern face, but I could see that tell tale twinkle in her eyes.
Hermione yanked Ron up from his seat, and pulled him across the hall and out the doors. After they departed, Harry and I started to laugh again. But all of a sudden it was quiet, and Harry and I were sitting in silence. Feeling awkward, I looked down at my plate. I felt someone kick me swiftly under the table, and I peeked up. Harry was grinning at me. I kicked him back, and he made a fake hurt face. I rolled my eyes with a smile, and went back to eating. After we had both finished breakfast, Harry kicked me again.
"Yes Mr. Potter?" I asked pretending to be annoyed
Harry pretended to be hurt, and replied. "I'm sorry Miss Weasley. Am I bothering you?"
"Oh yes. You are a complete pest." I said teasingly while smiling
Harry returned my smile, and spoke again.
"Would a fair lady such as you like to accompany me on a short walk before classes?" he asked in a false prince charming voice
"Of course kind sir. Escort me." I replied faking the same proper voice
Harry stood up, and pulled me to my feet. He then slipped his arm through mine, and we strolled out of the Great Hall, chuckling all the way. I heard snickering all around us, but for once I didn't care. I held my head high, and walked out, knowing how lucky I was to have my arm wrapped in Harry's. We ambled out to the grounds, and walked around the lake, talking all the way.
"I'm really glad we've become closer Harry." I said, taking a risk
"Me too Ginny." He said flashing his million-dollar smile
All of a sudden, I was being lifted off the ground. Harry picked me up, and was spinning me around in the air. I was shocked, to say the least. Harry has been acting so much more...well un Harry like this year. I suppose it's because he doesn't have to worry about Voldemort and his followers anymore. Last year was the hardest year of all our lives, especially for Harry. But he defeated the Dark Lord, and now everything is much simpler. And I'm so glad for that. Harry was acting so comfortable around me. He was still spinning me, and I was cracking up. He gently set me down, and grinned at me. I was beaming at him. It was lovely. After walking a bit more, we both decided to get inside, seeing as we didn't want to be late for classes. So we raced up to the castle, and once inside, we went to our separate classes. Well unfortunately I had Potions first. And I wasn't even late! But damn Snape, he took five points from Gryffindor. Bloody bastard. So that class sucked.
I knew that I had Transfiguration next. That's the class I missed on Friday. I also knew that Professor McGonagall would not be happy with me. So I walked into her class, dreading what was to come. Sure enough, she called me up to her desk.
"Miss Weasley, why weren't you in my class on Friday?" she asked with a stern expression on her face
"I'm sorry Professor. I wasn't feeling very well. I stayed up in my room sick." I lied, hoping she would believe it.
"Alright then. You may go back to your seat Miss Weasley." She said with a softer expression her face
I turned around, and walked back to my seat, breathing a sigh of relief. The class passed by uneventfully, and I found myself drifting into daydreams. Of Harry of course. Everything was going so well, I could barely believe it. But it's real, and I'm so happy.
After Transfiguration was over, my classes had ended for the day. I decided to head back, and take a quick soak in the tub. I grabbed one of the soft squishy towels, and my headphones, and walked to the bathroom. I turned on the water, and added some bubble bath. Shedding my clothes, I climbed into the thick warm bubbly water. Placing my headphones on, I lay back, listening to the music. I was so absorbed I didn't realize. I FORGOT TO LOCK THE DOOR! And I was using the prefect's bathroom. So I didn't think anyone would be walking in. And I also thought I was the only non-prefect who knew the password. Apparently not. Because who do you think walked in? Who? OF COURSE IT WAS HARRY! Thank God for those bubbles. You couldn't see a thing. But I didn't hear him come in. And I guess he didn't see me at first either. It is a big tub you know. So he walked around the side, and I opened me eyes by chance. I saw him and reacted naturally. I screamed my bloody head off. He gasped, and I ripped my headphones off.
"What in the bloody hell are you doing Harry?" I yelled
"Oh God. Ginny I'm so sorry. I didn't realize anyone was in here. I'll be going now." He said stuttering, while blushing crimson.
And with that, he ran his cute little ass out of that room. I was partially glad, and partially not. Yes, I am bad. I was so shaken that I decided to soak some more. But I most definitely made sure to lock the damn door. After hours, way longer than I should of, I stepped out of the tub. I began frantically searching the room for my clothes. I then realized that I had forgotten them. I am so bloody stupid! So I found a big fluffy bathrobe, threw it on, and prayed that on one saw me. I stepped into the corridor tentatively, and looked around. I saw no one, and I ran as fast as I could back to Gryffindor common room. I made it into the common room without being seen. And that's where my luck failed me. There, sitting by the fire, was Harry. And he wasn't alone. Ron and Hermione sat beside him. I tried to walk past them unnoticed, but Hermione spotted me.
"Ginny come here!" she called
Gulping, I made my way over. Ron turned a weird color, and looked at me.
"Ginny what do you think you're doing walking around like that?" he asked then turning red
"Oh come off it Ron. I was taking a bath and I forgot my clothes. I had to use this. Would you have preferred I walk back here naked?"
"No. Not at all." Ron replied looking extremely embarrassed.
"That's what I thought." I replied
"Oh Hi Harry." I said with a smile
Ron shot Harry a look, and Hermione smacked him upside the head. It was quite a funny sight to see. I shook my head, and rolled my eyes.
"Hey Gin." Harry replied with a grin
"I better go change. Be down in a minute." I said walking up the stairs.
I returned a few minutes later dressed in my sweat pants and a tee shirt. I took it upon myself to take the seat right next to Harry. He grinned at me again, and I returned it. Ron and Harry started playing chess, and I sat there calling out moves with them both trying to shut me up. And there we all sat with the fire flickering behind us, laughing and talking late into the night.
A/N: There's chapter eleven! Hope you liked it. There might be a few parts where you're like "Harry isn't acting like Harry." But all I can say is, I'm trying. Lol But sometimes you have to add that little bit of extra fluff or whatever. And I am making Harry more relaxed in my story, because he has less to worry about. But Harry is still stupid, and Ginny's still freaking out. Lol Hope you enjoyed it! Read and Review!