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Chapter Three: Harry and Scarlet

It wasn't a ball like last time, no, it was more of a dinner party and Harry fidgeted as all the eyes would look his way before picking at their own food. They all knew….Harry knew they knew that he and Scarlet were together but did they know the big news too?

Sighing, he glanced at Scarlet who looked lovely. Being partially Greek her skin was defined and a small smile graced her lips as she took a drink of her water. Her rich dark hair had been placed in a twist before placing it off onto her shoulder. Her dark eyes would stare at her food and fidget like Harry would do. She must've sensed his eyes because she looked up and smiled. Smiling back, Harry took her hand and squeezed it telling her everything would be fine…everything he hoped would be fine.

Ron hadn't been too conversational with he, Scarlet and Hermione. In fact, the only time he talked was about Ginny. Which would shut Harry up and Hermione would glare leaving Scarlet staring at Harry in confusion. Sighing, Harry drank his drink and got up mumbling stuff about the loo.

As Harry had opened the door over at the Burrow, Ginny stood with her hands on her hips glaring at a very annoyed Draco Malfoy. "How do you wear this damn thing anyway?"

Ginny pursed her lips and tapped her foot. "Could you at least try and put it on? You do know we're late."

He snorted. "Like it would matter to me if Potter was here or not."

"Draco," she said her voice on edge. He scowled but said nothing as he continued to play with the tie on his chest.

"Can't you help me?" He begged and Ginny laughed in spite of her anger.

"You're such a baby at times I wonder why I'm with you," she said shaking her head as she neared him.

He smirked, his eyes staring as she adjusted the tie so it'd lie on his chest perfectly. "Because I'm good in bed, eh?"

She giggled and looked up to meet his eye. "Let's head over shall we?"

He kissed her gently and she felt her body go numb like it would when he would kiss her. Losing her self for a moment she nipped his bottom lip and he moaned in return. Smiling against his lips she slid her tongue into his open mouth and deepened the kiss…

"Oh Merlin," Ginny said in a spiteful tune as they walked up the road to the Burrow, "I can't believe you said Barrow!"

Draco caught up with her, "how was I supposed to know it was Burrow? You muttered it to me!"

She stopped and glared at him before sighing, "Let's not fight alright?"

Draco's lip twitched like it did when he wasn't sure of anger before kissing her briefly and they made their way over.

As Harry came out of the loo he was surprised to hear a gather of happy greetings. Heading over he stood at the doorway. Leaning on the door frame he waited for the crowd of red-heads to die out and found his eyes meeting with the same deep brown eyes he'd fallen in love with so many years ago.

"Harry," her voice was soft like he remembered it, so innocent yet once it would raise it'd be dangerous. She smiled at him and headed over before hugging him. He held her back- maybe a bit longer then he should have.

"Let go of my girl Potter," a familiar drawl came from his right and Harry let go and raised an eyebrow at the old class mate.

"So this is the mysterious guy you're dating." Harry said hating himself for getting angered so easily.

"Well," Ginny said crossing her arms, "thanks for saying hi to me properly, Potter."

Harry looked down at Ginny and expected her eyes to be burning with anger but instead they were calm with a shadow of something he couldn't place. Harry grinned, "Sorry about that."

Ginny shrugged and Draco placed a protective arm around her waist. Harry shifted his weight and tried to think of something to say when he heard Scarlet, "Harry, honey." He turned and smiled at her.

She smiled back and placed out a hand like always. "This is the famous Ginny I hear about."

Ginny smiled and placed out her hand. "Well, I'm quite glad you know my name but who are you?"

Scarlet looked at Harry who cleared his thought and stood straighter. "This is Scarlet Lane."

Ginny's eyes shifted back and forth between Scarlet and Harry before looking up at Draco and down to the floor. Harry swallowed; he didn't like how she looked so lost. "Well," Ginny said lifting her head once again, "Mum said you were telling us all something Harry, might as well, spit it out now."

Ginny smiled and whispered something to Draco; he nodded and they headed off without a word.

Harry sighed and took Scarlet's hand and ran a thumb over her silk like skin and he grinned as she leaned against him. He and her walked to Mr. Weasley and told that he was ready for the announcement to be made.

Ginny sat on the living room couch with Draco who pulled her close. "I swear Potter's looking at you like he's starving."

Ginny smiled and looked at him. "Well, you did say I am ravenous."

Draco smiled even though she could detect a hint of jealousy. "Hmm, yes ravenous but I'm the only one that can have you."

Ginny giggled and pushed him off as he trailed kisses down her cheeks and trying at her but was pushed off. He growled and tickled her and she laughed, her feet and hands trying to get him off. Finally he stopped and Ginny glared at him in which he returned with a wink.

A grunt sounded near them and Ginny blushed under the stares of the Weasley's, Potter, Granger, and Lane. Ginny shifted her eyes away from Scarlet and Harry and saw Ron scowling deeply.

"Right," she looked up and her father had stood clearing his throat, "Harry has some good news." Her father turned to Harry who smiled slightly at him. A chill ran down her spine as she noticed the sadness in his body. It was something she was good at with him, reading his emotions.

Draco thinking she shivered from cold tossed his cloak over her shoulder before clipping it shut. She smiled at him and kissed his cheek before turning back at Harry who met her eye for a second and leaving her eyes for Scarlet's. At the sight of that Ginny's heart had already dropped before Harry even spoke a word.