Harry smiled as he looked down at the woman next to him. A head or so shorter than himself, her long orange hair was spilling over his shoulder like a wave of liquid fire.
For once in my life I've got
someone who needs me
Someone I've needed so long
Harry loved Ginny with all of his heart and soul. Ever since that day, many years ago, when she helped him let go of his memories of Sirius. He still missed him, but Harry realized there were more things to do in life than mourn the dead. His parents, Sirius – Ginny had helped him.
For once unafraid I can go where
life leads me
And somehow I'll know I'll be strong
Harry lifted his hand and stroked her hair gently. She was asleep – they had been watching a Muggle movie together, at his house. As soon as he had graduated from Hogwarts, he had gotten away from the Dursleys, convincing Dumbledore that he no longer needed the protection of his mother's blood; he was strong enough on his own, now.
For once I can touch what my heart
used to dream of
Long before I knew
Someone warm like you
Could make my dreams come true
After his last set-to with Lord Voldemort, Harry wasn't afraid of what would happen if he cared for someone. Voldemort wouldn't hurt them now, Harry knew. Harry had been afraid before, to love, because of what had happened to those that he had – Sirius, Lupin, Hermione and Ron, and even his parents, though he couldn't remember loving them. But he could protect Ginny.
For once in my life I won't let
sorrow hurt me
Not like it's hurt me before
For once I've got someone I know
won't desert me
And I'm not alone any more
Ginny promised to stick by him, no matter what Voldemort had threatened to do, or his followers. Not like the other girls, who had only come after his fame and looks. Cho. Lauren. Desiree. They hadn't really loved him; but Ginny did. And Harry loved her.
For once I can say: "this is mine
you can't take it"
As long as I've got love I know I
can make it
For once in my life I've got
someone who needs me
Harry gently kissed the top of Ginny's hair, lightly inhaling the floral perfumes of her shampoo. I love you Ginny, and I'll never let anything happen to you. Ginevra. Ginevra Potter...
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Okay, sorry if that was a little mushy. It comes from having two different Starbucks on the same day (light mocha frappichino, and white choco peppermint latte yum I only had two cause my mom accidentally ordered the peppermint one with milk instead of soy) It also came from reading the very angsty end of OotP, when Harry's moaning about Sirius (grow up kid!! You're fifteen!!), and listening to Harry (hey! He's a Harry too!!) Connick Jr.'s For Once in My Life. Yes, I know it was originally sung by Stevie Wonder (woo-hoo!!) but it's so much more...romantic on this version. Don't get me wrong, I love Motown...and Mr. Wonder. My mom's blind too, so I like him even more...but anyway, I decided to give Harry a break and write my first songfic. And --NOTICE-- I left plenty of room for you to interpret whether Voldy's alive or dead in this ficcy. Or whether Harry and Ginny are married or not already. And DON'T BURN ME FOR SAYING THAT I SAID RON, HERMIONE, AND LUPIN WERE DEAD!! CAUSE I DIDN'T!! Although I did read on this website where someone pointed out that wherever there's a Remus, there's a Romulus, and, as the history goes, Remus got killed by Romulus...kinda makes you think, doesn't it?
And, as a disclaimer – I just like Connick Jr.'s voice, not him particularly, cause he hates the Beatles. How can you hate them? They ARE THE PRINCES OF ROCK N' ROLL AND RE-WROTE THE MUSIC STANDARD!! THEY WOULD BE THE KINGS OF ROCK N' ROLL BUT THERE'S FOUR OF THEM!! SIX IF YOU WANT TO COUNT STU AND PETE!! I also think Peter Cincotti's jumps up and down in excitement voice is preferable to Connick Jr., though I do admit Connick Jr. sounds very very nice... sighs and takes a swig of orange-passionfruit juice w/seltzer water in it