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"Bloody dragon," complained Harry as he surveyed the end of his smoking broom. He was in perfect shape but the tail of his broom got singed a bit.
"Mr. Potter would you please sit still so I can finish checking you over," yelled the anxious hospital matron.
"The dragon never touched me, just singed my broom is all," said Harry.
"Harry you need to come and hear your scores, Madam Pomfrey can see you in a few minutes," said Professor McGonagall ushering Harry back out to hear his score.
Harry received full marks from Dumbledore, Bagman, and Madam Maxime but for whatever reason Karkarov gave him a 'one' saying that his broom was damaged and therefore he didn't deserve full points. Harry wanted to hex him for it.
After Harry got through with the medi-witch and his friends Rita was waiting for him. Harry was starting to regret ever having made that deal with her, but if it kept his friends out of the papers then so be it.
"Harry darling, that was simply spectacular," said Rita with her common twisted grin.
"Thanks you Rita," said Harry nicely, "I don't think that 'EX'-Death Eater agreed though."
"Not fair judging then?"
"Not at all when you consider he gave Krum full marks and he got his nose broken along the way," said Harry. He was on the simple mission to destroy Karkarov, Krum just happened to be a casualty of war.
"What do you think your chances are of winning it all?"
"Better than average I'd say, but then the competition is tough. Cedric Diggory is an outstanding student and more than capable of winning this. The same can be said for Fleur Delacor and Victor Krum. I just happened to get lucky this time," said Harry trying to revert to being humble.
"So, do you have a date yet for the Yule Ball or are going Stag?"
Harry grinned, "I've got a date but I'd like to keep some things private if you don't mind Rita?"
"Understandable Harry, so did your adoptive parents come today?"
"Yeah, I imagine they are fighting there way out of the stands now. Mum is probably going to give me an ear full about doing such dangerous stunts," said Harry laughing. In his many years of dealing with Rita he knew what to say and how to say it so that she understand and say exactly what he intended to say, especially since he had material with which to blackmail her if need be.
"Well Harry, on behalf of the Daily Prophet I'd just like to say good luck with your future tasks," said Rita before she scurried away to interview the other champions.
Just as Harry had said his mum and dad were rushing over to him.
"Harry James Potter," yelled Jane as she wrapped him in a fierce hug.
"I'm alright mum," said Harry though it was strained because the hug was cutting off air and circulation.
"How do you always get yourself into these messes?" asked Jane as she began to look him over and check his condition.
"Just lucky I guess," said Harry, "So what did you think dad?"
Harry knew that Henry wanted to congratulate Harry on splendid job and excellent flying but if he did then Jane would be all over him for it. "Congratulations on scoring so well," he said settling for something a bit less.
Luckily Sirius was not one to be restrained by Jane or Molly.
"Harry that was bloody brilliant flying mate," said Sirius excitedly but earning a severe glare from Jane.
"Thanks, I'm sorry to say though that my broom got singed a bit," said Harry showing Sirius his broom tail, it was still smoking a bit.
"Don't worry, we'll get put in a museum or something and get you a new broom," said Sirius looking it over.
"Museum?" asked Harry.
"Are you kidding me? This broom is going to be famous someday," said Sirius excitedly, "It isn't everyday you see a wizard beat a dragon using only his broom."
"I didn't beat the dragon, I just fooled it," said Harry humbly.
Sirius waved him off, "don't you worry about little details like that."
Harry had to laugh at that.
Harry laugh was interrupt when someone with flaming red hair tackled him to the ground kissing him.
"Ginevra Weasley," yelled Jane, "What do you think you're doing?"
Ginny got off Harry blushing shamefully for her outburst.
Harry though was still on the ground in a daze, "One more please."
It earned him a few more laughs and at least one glare.
Harry stood, "Hello Ginny."
"Don't you ever scare me like that again," ordered Ginny, "Facing down a dragon, what in the name of Merlin was Dumbledore thinking?"
Jane nodded in agreement forgetting the earlier indiscretion.
Harry just listened as Ginny, Jane, and Hermione all began to complain about how dangerous that was no matter how old the wizard.
That night Harry and his friends relaxed trying to figure out the clue to the next task.
"Sounds familiar," said Harry, "I know I've heard that before, but where?"
"It's an awful sound," said Ron, "I've never heard anything like it before."
"It sounds like when mum is yelling at Fred and George," said Ginny.
"Water," said Harry, "I've heard that near the lake before."
"Mersong," said Hermione, "There are Mermaids in the lake."
Harry quickly conjured a basin full of water and submerged the egg. Once under water he opened the egg.
"I still don't hear anything," said Harry intentionally.
"Put your head underwater," said Hermione pushing his head in before he was prepared.
Harry's head went in the water and he listened to the message a few times before he wrote it down.
"Way to go Hermione," said Harry, "We've got the clue. Something precious to me is going to be taken to the bottom of the lake and I have to get it back."
"Too bad you're not a shark animagus eh?" said Ron.
"Don't need to be," said Neville from the back of the room.
"You know something Neville?" asked Harry.
"Yeah, Gillyweed will let you breathe underwater for about an hour to an hour and half," said Neville.
"How did you know that?" asked a surprised Hermione.
"Neville is a Herbology master Hermione, he knows his plants," said Harry giving his quiet friend a compliment.
Neville smiled broadly at that, "Happy to help."
"Well, now that that is all sorted out, Ginny, do you want to go for a walk with me?" asked Harry checking his watch.
Ginny smiled and nodded.
Harry led her down the hall toward the secret passage going to Hogsmeade.
"Do you trust me?" asked Harry as he pulled out a blind fold.
Ginny quirked an eyebrow upon seeing the blind fold, "Should I?"
"Of course," said Harry with a grin as he fixed the blind fold on her. From there he led her into the secret passage going to Hogsmeade. Once in Hogsmeade, he used the invisibility cloak to sneak them through the streets to 'Gladrags Apparel'.
"All set Joan?" asked Harry to the store owner who had been waiting for him.
"All set Harry," she replied, "You can take off her blindfold now."
Harry smiled and removed the blindfold.
Ginny opened her eyes to find herself standing on a dressing stool facing several full length mirrors.
"Joan, take care of her, I'll be out look at material and what not," said Harry as he left Ginny behind.
"What is going on?" asked Ginny in confusion.
"Relax now Ginny, I'll take care of everything," said Joan as her magical tape measure came to life measuring every inch of her body.
Harry meanwhile was in the main store looking at the different dress robe styles trying to find something that Ginny would absolutely love, or rather just a color and material that she would love. Harry went straight to the most expensive material the store carried.
Harry had already gotten his dress robes early in the week. He'd gotten Gryffindor colors with a black and gold Phoenix printed on the back. He wanted to find something that would coordinate with his robes. He found a black material that he though would look nice along side of him and then he chose red and gold material to use for highlights on her robes.
Harry brought the material selections back to the room.
"Harry, she has the most exquisite figure," boasted Joan, "I can't wait to make robes for her. Have you found material that you think would do nicely?"
Harry handed her the three pieces of fabric, "I though the black one would do nicely for the majority and then the red and gold highlights to match with my own robes."
"Harry, you are brilliant," said Joan, "You have such an excellent sense of fashion. I love it."
"I learned everything from her," said Harry nodding to where Ginny's shadow could be seen.
"Well, if you'll excuse me I have some more work to do, why don't you go relax in the lobby," suggested Joan.
Harry smiled and nodded as he went back to the lobby to wait. And wait he did, for nearly two hours. Finally Ginny emerged from the back holding a garment bag over her shoulder.
"All set then?" asked Harry to the smiling Ginny.
"I can't believe you're buying me robes," said Ginny.
"And shoes," said Harry motion to the large shoe rack to her right side.
Ginny was in heaven. Another twenty minutes later Ginny had selected a pair of shoes.
"Joan, can you have all of this sent up to the castle, I have a bit more to do with Ginny before we go back," said Harry.
"Certainly Harry," said Joan, "I'll bill it to your family account as usual."
"Thanks Joan, you've been great," said Harry as he once more pulled out the blindfold.
"Harry, why so much?" asked Ginny.
"If I remember correctly it is someone very special's birthday next week," said Harry.
"Harry Potter," said Ginny before she kissed him. It was a longer kiss than any they'd shared before in this timeline and it was much more emotional as well. After the kiss broke Harry smiled and put the blindfold back on.
Once more under the invisibility cloak Harry and Ginny moved through the small village. Their next stop had light music playing and smelled rather delicious. When Harry removed the blindfold he and Ginny were in a private room in what looked like a very nice Italian restaurant.
"Ready to eat?" asked Harry.
Ginny and Harry ate happily from a large assortment of Italian foods for nearly two hours before Harry and Ginny returned to the castle by way of secret passage.
"Nothing will ever top this birthday present," said Ginny.
"Maybe not but I can sure try," said Harry happily holding Ginny's hand as they walked back to Gryffindor Tower.
The weeks leading up to the Yule Ball passed by quickly. Harry was pleased that Ron had managed to work up the courage to ask Hermione to the Ball early. And having figured out the clue for the second task so quickly let him and his friends relax, not that Harry didn't already know the answer. Ginny was extremely excited to be sharing the first dance with Harry. Because Harry wanted to make the dance special he'd managed to convince Professor McGonagall give him and Ginny dancing lessons a few days a week.
Finally the day of the Yule Ball arrived. Harry had plotted and planned for this day extremely well. Horatio, Ginny's Snowy Owl, was set to deliver Ginny's Christmas gift at about 10:00 am. That was the same time as Hermione and Ginny planned to start getting ready for the Ball. What would take seven hours Harry didn't know nor did Ron but they weren't going to say anything about it for fear of making the girls angry on such a good day.
Hedwig was set to deliver lunch to the girls at 12:00pm so they didn't have to worry about that either. Dobby fixed up a large spread of food for the girls so there wouldn't be an issue.
At about 3:00pm Ron went to the dorms to get ready while Harry went to find Lavender Brown to give him a haircut. Usually he kept his hair longer and obscuring his scar but today he was in the mood to show off and look his best. As such he had Lavender cut his hair short and spiky to show off the scar but at the same time it didn't lose the messiness that his hair was known for. After that he went up to the dorm to finish getting ready.
He took a quick shower being careful not to get his hair wet for fear of ruining his new hairdo. After that it was the standard preparation procedure: brushing his teeth, putting on deodorant and a splash of expensive cologne. There were definitely some advantages to being rich.
At a quarter to five he was waiting in the common room for his date right along side of Ron.
"What's taking them so long?" complained Ron as he checked his watch for the seventh time in the last two minutes.
"Relax, they'll come," said Harry with a light laugh.
"Easy for you to say," said Ron, "No one in their right mind would stand you up, but me, I'm just . . . well, just Ron."
"I happen think that being 'just Ron' is not a bad thing," said Harry, "So does Hermione."
Ron seemed to relax a bit at that but he was still on edge until Hermione finally came down the stairs.
Harry knew this only for the fact that Ron's pacing ceased and his breath hitched in awe.
Harry turned to see his sister make her graceful entrance wearing a beautiful set of royal blue robes that went extremely well with the Earrings of Reading that she was still wearing.
"Wow," said Ron.
Harry laughed and went to greet his sister properly, "You look wonderful sis."
"Why thank you Harry," said Hermione, "I can't believe how good you look though. I know that those are not the robes that mum bought you this summer."
Harry grinned sheepishly, "I decided to splurge since I had such and important role in representing Gryffindor and Hogwarts tonight."
Hermione felt the material, "Splurge . . . Harry these robes must have cost a fortune."
"They weren't as much as Ginny's," said Harry bashfully.
"Harry," chided Hermione, "You shouldn't spend your money so frivolously."
"Hermione, I don't really care about money, you know that," said Harry, "Now stop lecturing me and go see to Ron before his jaw falls off."
Hermione blush when she finally saw Ron was staring at her in awe.
Harry left those two to do what they would while he continued to wait on Ginny. He was starting to get worried as he was supposed to be among the first to enter the Great Hall and he definitely wasn't going to enter without Ginny.
Luckily it was only another minute before Ginny finally descended the stairs to meet him. It was another three minutes before he snapped out of his daze upon seeing her. Her robes were black and low-cut in the front and back. The collar was layered in gold and red as was the hem and slit on the bottom end. Around her neck she wore a beautiful golden Phoenix pendant with rubies encrusting the feather tips and the eyes.
"Marvelous," Harry finally said, "You look simply marvelous."
"Thank you Harry," said Ginny softly and sincerely.
Harry offered her his arm and he led her out of the common room towards the Great Hall. Along the way he was stopped by Professor Dumbledore.
"Harry my boy," said Dumbledore, "You both look simply splendid."
"Thank you Professor," said Ginny with a light blush.
"Thank you sir," said Harry with a smile.
"Now Harry, as the representative of Gryffindor House I thought you might like this," he said as he handed Harry the familiar Sword of Godric Gryffindor in an ornate jewel encrusted silver and gold scabbard.
"Thank you sir," said Harry as he took hold of the sword and secured it around his waste with the sword hanging behind him as it was customary to do.
"Now my boy, you look perfect," said Dumbledore.
"Would you expect anything less from the heir to the Gryffindor line?" asked Harry surprising Ginny slightly but then she relaxed as though it made perfect sense to her.
"You two had best be off or you'll be late," said Dumbledore ushering them along. He followed them down.
"You never told me you were the heir of Gryffindor," said Ginny.
"I wasn't keeping it from you, it just never came up," said Harry honestly, "It is a secret though, if Voldemort were to ever find out it could cause a lot of problems."
Ginny nodded in understanding, "Thank you for telling me."
"Ginny, I trust you more than I trust anyone else in the entire world," said Harry looking into her eyes.
Ginny smiled teary eyed but from happiness. She stopped herself though so she didn't ruin her makeup.
Harry and Ginny entered the hall leading to the Great Hall. There were several students assembled and the moment they saw Harry and Ginny a hush fell over all of them. The king and queen of Hogwarts had arrived.
Harry and Ginny approached the entrance to the Great Hall to wait their turn to enter. They were the last of the Champion couple to be announced as they entered. Lee Jordan seemed to forget what he was supposed to do when they entered. It wasn't until McGonagall nudged him with her elbow that he properly announced them both.
"Introducing Lord and Lady Gryffindor," said Lee into his microphone without thinking. No one bothered to correct him either.
Harry and Ginny took their places at the Champions table. They ate their meal with grace and poise that befitted a champion of Hogwarts and represented them to all the foreign delegates that were present for the Ball.
"We will now hold the opening dance," said Dumbledore the students, "If the champions would please step onto the dance floor as your names are called."
"Harry Potter of Gryffindor House accompanied this evening by Ginevra Weasley," called Professor Dumbledore.
Harry guided Ginny onto the dance floor holding only one of her hands as Professor McGonagall had taught them. Once the couple was centered on the dance floor a waltz began to play. As though it were second nature to the couple they began to dance a waltz that captivated everyone present. So much so in fact that Professor Dumbledore forgot to introduce the next couples until the song was nearly half over.
Harry and Ginny didn't notice it themselves as their eyes never left each other for an instant. Colin's flash bulbs never broke their focus. When the other couples came onto the dance floor they didn't notice and just danced around them.
When the dance ended it took Harry and Ginny a moment to realize and were quite embarrassed. Following that dance the 'Weird Sisters' began to play not that Harry really cared to dance to that kind of music. He made an attempt for Ginny but she didn't seem to care much about dancing as just spending time with Harry.
"You two were simply stunning," said McGonagall, "Harry I truly wish that your mother and father were alive to see you today, they would be so proud of you."
Harry smiled, "Thank you Professor."
"Harry, you and Ginny looked simply marvelous out there," said Hermione simply gushing with excitement.
"I never thought I'd ever say this but you look wonderful tonight Ginny," said Ron sheepishly, "Where you learn to dance like that?"
"Professor McGonagall taught us at Harry's request," said Ginny happily.
"You really do have this entire castle wrapped around your finger don't you Scarhead," said Malfoy from behind him.
"Excuse me a moment," said Harry to his friends and to Ginny. He then turned to Malfoy. "Draco, walk with me for a moment," he said politely, which made his friends very nervous. The only time Harry ever sounded like that to someone he considered an enemy was when he was at his most dangerous.
Malfoy sneered but followed Harry.
"Draco, I know that you don't like and believe me when I say the feeling is mutual, but for tonight, let us just have peace between us. This is a very special evening for the young women we came here with so let's not ruin that by being jerks and getting into an unnecessary fight. What do you say?"
Malfoy looked shocked by what Harry was suggesting.
"On the other hand, if you are not interested let me tell you this. What I did to your father last year will look like child's play by the time I'm through with you. Clear enough."
Draco seemed a bit nervous, "Fine Potter, no fighting tonight."
"Thank you Draco," said Harry as he walked back to his friends.
"What did you do to him?" asked Ron, "Imperious? Confundus? Obliviate?"
"Nothing, I just had a friendly conversation with him in which we agreed to no fighting tonight," said Harry calmly, "It wouldn't do well to fight on a night that is so special to the women we are with this evening."
Ron nodded, "Right you are Harry."
Hermione was stunned that Ron agreed.
Harry happily escorted Ginny outside to the gardens to get 'some fresh air'.
"Harry, thank you for not fighting tonight," said Ginny, "I know that Malfoy probably deserves it but tonight wouldn't be as special if you'd gotten into a fight."
"I know Ginny," said Harry, "I want to tell you something important."
"What is it Harry?"
"Ginny, I know we're young but I want you to know how I feel about you," said Harry, "The truth is I'm in love with you. I have been since I saw you that first day in Diagon Alley. That bond that formed is one that can only form when true love exists between two people. It was a soul bond that meant we would be together forever."
Ginny was stunned by Harry professing his love for her but the truth was she felt it too. "I feel the same way Harry. I have felt it too since that day you first took my hand in yours. I'm in love with you just as you are with me."
Harry didn't need any further words before he kissed Ginny passionately letting his emotions flow through the kiss and allowing the bond that started to reform that day in Diagon Alley to completely reform. The magic being release from the pair sent the fairies into a frenzy of light and dancing and feelings of love all around them. Harry knew that the magic being release was being felt for a hundred mile in every direction but he didn't care at the moment. He had his Ginny back and in his arms and that was all that mattered to him, consequences be damned.
Harry neither cared nor noticed several teachers and students staring in awe of the magic surrounding the young couple as they kissed deeply and lovingly.
Harry's magic was thriving on the completed bond. It was as if a whole new reserve of magical energy had been set free within him. If Voldemort could feel the magic in him at that moment then Voldemort would run in fear and hide for the rest of his bitter existence in the hope of never meeting Harry Potter again.
"Wow," said Harry after the kiss finally broke.
However when Harry looked Ginny in the eyes, there was something else there . . . recognition. "Harry, I remember," she said before she fainted forward into his arms.
"Ginny," said Harry urgently trying to wake her, "Ginny love, wake up."
She came to slightly surprised, "Harry, my Harry, I never thought . . . I never believed we would . . . how did this happen?"
Harry suddenly became very aware of the audience surrounding them, "Ginny, this is not the place to talk about this."
Ginny too then realized where she was and what was happening around them, "What? You've never seen two kids kissing before?" That was the Ginny that Harry knew from the future, strong, bold, and very direct with a bit of sarcasm.
"Certainly," said McGonagall, "but we've never seen anything like that before."
"Harry, wipe their memories," said Ginny using the hand speak they developed in the future.
Harry waved one hand wiping the event from everyone's mind especially Mad Eye Moody's, it wouldn't serve for Voldemort to find out about this.
"Harry?" asked Dumbledore, "why are we out here?"
"For the fireworks Fred and George arranged remember?" asked Ginny as turned towards the sky in the distance and used her own wandless magic to conjure up a fireworks display Hogwarts was not likely to ever forget and would forever inspire Fred and George's imaginations.
"How could I have forgotten?" asked Dumbledore as he watched with delight, "Well done Messrs Weasley."
"Thank you oh grand Pooh Bah," said Fred and George together.
Harry was desperate to run with Ginny to the Room of Requirement to find out exactly what happened but he knew that if he were to exit now it would be a bit too suspicious. The fireworks eventually ended and Harry and Ginny were able to make a graceful exit with only one place in mind.
A few minutes later Harry and Ginny were inside the Room of Requirement before either of them could speak Ginny was kissing Harry intensely as though she hadn't kissed him years.
"Ginny," moaned Harry, "I missed you so much. You were here but I couldn't get too close to yet or it might have scared you off."
"Oh Harry," said Ginny, "I remember everything from both timelines. I'm so happy you survived."
"How did this happen though?" asked Harry.
"I don't know, I can remember being with you in that garden and what felt like only moments before seeing the killing curse coming towards me," said Ginny, "How did you get back here for that matter?"
"I found the power," said Harry, "I'm a time mage Ginny. I found a ritual that allowed me to come back and try to fix things."
"That must have been it then. Your powers over time combined with the bond between us were able to pull me backing that instant," said Ginny still not relinquishing the closeness with Harry. She never wanted to let him go again.
"I'm so sorry Ginny," said Harry as tears began to fall.
"Why? There is nothing to be sorry for," said Ginny.
"I couldn't protect you or the baby," said Harry through his tears.
"Harry love, it will be alright," said Ginny, "We can have another child, the same child in the future to come. We never lost the one in the future, it will be there waiting for us when we're ready again."
Those words seemed to relieve Harry greatly. He had a lot of time to deal with all of the issues but for Ginny it must have seemed so new and fresh to her, but her outlook on the situation was so strong and so positive.
"Thank you Ginny," said Harry before he captured her lips once more never wanting to stop. Ginny responded with equal fervor and embraced him and his passion.
Hours later they were lying still clothed on top of several blankets the room provided simply enjoying each others presence.
"I missed calling you Mrs. Potter," said Harry reminiscing.
"You called me that once and I almost had a panic attack. I thought you were teasing me," said Ginny, "I didn't know at the time of course."
"I'll only be able to call you Mrs. Potter when we're in private you know . . . at least for a few more years anyway until we can make it official again," said Harry happily.
"You'll have to wait a few more years before we can risk being completely intimate again as well," said Ginny, "we can't afford for Madam Pomfrey to report anything to my mother . . . or yours for that matter."
"Tell me about," said Harry, "You know all of that was unplanned. I expected to wake up on my eleventh birthday with Hagrid waiting to take me to Diagon Alley. To wake up on my sixth birthday was not what I planned for."
"But it worked out for the best now didn't it," said Ginny, "You finally got the childhood you deserved from the start. I couldn't be happier for you."
"It was wonderful except for one very big thing," said Harry, "I could never be as close to you as I wanted to be. It was pure torture to have to be so patient. The 'no sex' thing wasn't so much of a problem. I missed it but not as much as just being able to hold you in my arms or give you a kiss that reminded you how much I truly do love you."
Ginny pulled in tighter to Harry just breathing in his scent, "I'm not used to you being so clean and smelling so wonderful."
"Hey, I was clean in the future, I just never had the need to wear cologne or keep a perfect appearance. It was dangerous then to do anything of the sort with the Death Eaters everywhere. I don't have to worry about that this time so I can afford to look and smell my best, same as you do," said Harry.
Ginny just grinned at him.
"You're just teasing me aren't you," said Harry, "I forgot how easy it is for you to rile me up. You didn't quite have the hang of it yet in this timeline but you were getting closure. Now I'm always going to have to be on guard around you lest you catch me of guard."
Ginny simply smiled and kissed him, "These robes are magnificent, I'm glad you were paying attention when I explained these things to you."
"I listen to everything you say," said Harry with a Cheshire grin.
"You brat," said Ginny swatting him playfully on the chest.
"I don't want to end this but if we don't get back to the dorms our friends are going to get suspicious. Hermione is already far too suspicious for her own good as it is," said Harry as he stood and pulled Ginny up with him.
"What did you expect? You're the one that agreed to become her brother," chided Ginny as they walked loudly through the halls towards the dorm.
"Mr. Potter," said a sneering voice from behind him that he knew only too well.
"Sevie, you're alive," said Ginny as she turned grinning at her favorite demented spy.
"Excuse me," said Snape angrily.
"He still hasn't mellowed out yet has he?" she asked turning to Harry.
"Not quite," said Harry, "This is still pre-war times you know. He hasn't been discovered yet as a spy nor has he had the Dark Mark removed yet."
"Oh that's so sad," said Ginny jutting her lip forward, "Fix him Harry, I want my old uncle Sevie back."
Harry laughed as Snape turned a nice puce color.
"Ginny, I can't do that yet," said Harry, "If I can finish it then sure no problem. But if I fail then we'll need him as a spy."
"Potter what the hell are you two talking about?" demanded Snape.
"Calm down uncle Sevie," said Ginny, "yelling won't do anything but draw attention to us."
"If you call me Sevie one more time . . ." said Snape leaving the threat hanging.
"Professor, why don't we go see if the Headmaster is still awake," suggested Harry before the man freaked out.
Snape whirled about and stalked down the corridor with the pair in tow behind him.
The arrived to the headmaster's office quickly enough and soon were settled in the nice cozy armchairs with a cup of hot chocolate. Ginny of course sat happily in Harry lap.
"Goodness I've missed this place," said Ginny as she took another sip of her hot chocolate, "I've missed this too."
"Hey, Potter Place had decent hot chocolate," protested Harry.
"Yeah, but we had to make that ourselves," said Ginny, "There is nothing quite as good as a cup of Hogwarts hot chocolate made by genuine Hogwarts' house elves."
"Harry, while I find this banter refreshing and somewhat amusing, I must admit that I am somewhat confused," said the aging headmaster from his seat across from them.
"Professor Dumbledore, I'm pleased to reintroduce you to Mrs. Ginny Potter," said Harry as he removed the small memory block from both him and Snape.
"That surge of energy," said Dumbledore, "You called her back to you then?"
Harry nodded and smiled, "I had no idea it would happen once the bond was completely reformed. I'm happy it did though."
Ginny kissed him lightly in thanks for the compliment.
Dumbledore was smiling brightly, "I am very happy for you both Harry. Just remember that you must both be cautious now not to let your secret slip to anyone."
"Naturally," said Ginny with a confident smile.
"She really is different," said Severus.
"You should be too as far as I'm concerned uncle Sevie," said Ginny.
"Tell me Potter, in the future did I ever allow her to call me that?"
"No sir," said Harry, "but then you never really could get her to stop. Usually you'd threaten her with hexes and poison to get her to stop for about a day but I always saw a slight smile at the corner of your mouth afterward. I think it was kind of a game for the two of you."
"Shut up Harry," said Ginny playfully, "He doesn't need to know that."
"Tell me, why would I allow such a thing exactly?" asked Snape curiously.
"Well, you trained her to become a potions mistress. You were our last on the light side and it was decided that one more was needed. Ginny was it. Poppy trained her too so Ginny was usually our guardian angel in those days. I know she saved my life more than once because of the training you and Poppy gave her," boasted Harry proudly of his Ginny.
"Harry, you're embarrassing me," said Ginny as she blushed crimson from the compliment.
"You . . . a potions mistress?" asked Snape in disbelief.
"You're damn right," said Ginny proudly, "I was trained by the best too, though I doubt that even then you'd admit that I was a good student."
"I couldn't believe it either at the time," said Harry, "who would have thought that Severus Snape would see both Neville Longbottom and Ginny Weasley become the greatest potions master of the second dark war against Voldemort."
Snape sat back heavily trying not to hyperventilate at the prospect of it all.
Dumbledore in the meantime was trying his damnedest not to laugh uncontrollably at the situation.
"When you, me and Neville worked together we were able to create some of the most potent potions any potions master in history could dream of. Sadly though our trio didn't last that long. Our training was barely finished when we lost you. Not long after that we lost Neville too," said Ginny ending sadly, "but that's not going to happen this time. Harry is going to kill that son of a bitch before he even has the chance to cause problems again."
"I hope," said Harry.
"No, you can do it this time," said Ginny, "You are more powerful now than you ever were the first time and you know. He'll be weak when he's first resurrected too. You can and will finish him this time."
"Harry," said a solemn voice that belonged to Snape, "I've felt Voldemort's power at his peak. At his very strongest and I can tell you now that the power you let loose tonight overshadows him by a lot more than I ever though possible."
"See, uncle Sevie even agrees and he would know better than anyone save Dumbledore," said Ginny finally looking to the old man for confirmation.
"It is true Harry," said Dumbledore, "What I felt from you this evening was insurmountable when compared to Voldemort at his strongest."
"Then I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens," said Harry.
"You are the only one with the 'power' Harry, never forget that," said Dumbledore.
After that they all said their 'goodnight's and went to their respective homes to sleep. Many things were about to come to pass and each needed to be ready to play his or her part.