Today was Harry's last before he would go to the Wesley's for the remainder of the holiday. It was also the first day since he had arrived at Diagon Ally that he didn't have something to do. No shopping in muggle London, All his school supplies were purchased, he had the day free with nothing to do. 'I still need to clear the air with Ginny' thought Harry. 'better to do it now than infront of her brothers.' Harry finished with his thoughts. He jumped up and out of bed and headed for the shower. "Good place to start." he said.

When Harry finished with his shower he headed back into the bedroom. He was about to call Ginny through the fire when he heard a tapping at his window. "Hedwig, back so soon girl." Harry said to the Owl who starred at him waiting for the window to open a permit her entrance. There was a single note tied to her leg and Harry opened it quickly, giving Hedwig two treats for such speedy delivery.

Harry,

Thank you for the letter Harry, it is good of you to send word so fast. You were correct in assuming that young Blaize was already with me, She arrived not long before your letter. She will be staying untill the start of term. The youngest, a boy named Ethan, and his grandparents were found dead as well Harry. It appears after Blaize escaped Voldemort, he went after the son. I gave Blaize your message Harry and she said that she would talk to you soon, said that you would know what she was dealing with. I was unaware that Slythrin-Gryffindor house relations are improving, But I must say you two have quite a bit in common. I will be seeing you soon Harry. Stay safe.

Albus,

It seemed a bit weird to be reading the letter, he after all had talked to Albus after he had written the letter. Okay back to the matter at hand. Harry took a pinch of the Floo next to his fire and said as clearly as he could. "Ginny Weasley." He wondered for a moment what would happen if two people had the same first and last name. His thoughts were interrupted however by a very sleepy Ginny. "Morning Gin, sleep well?" Harry asked seeing her rub the sleep from her eyes.

"What the bloody hell Potter. Do you know what time it is?" She asked him. 'She has a way of starting off conversations.' Harry thought back to when he asked her out and she started yelling at him in the same way.

"Eh sorry Gin, I thought you would be up, It's almost 9." Harry said trying to stay calm.

"Some people like to sleep in on the holidays Harry. Now what do you want." Ginny asked knowing that Harry was calling to apologize, In truth she was a little surprised that Harry didn't do it yesterday.

"Right, well I wanted to say I was sorry, you know for throwing you in the fire and all. It seemed funny at the time....So ...Sorry Gin.." Harry said hoping that she wouldn't stay mad for long. "...Forgive me?" Harry asked.

"Fred & George thought it was Harry, and I guess it was funny ...It's just that I've liked you for so long and we finally go out, and it's better than I could have hoped for. I had such good time...it was prefect you know....Then you went and threw me in the fire you git." Ginny sad with a slight saddened expression thinking back to the night. "It just ruined the moment that was so prefect, of course I'll forgive you." She finished and let out a smile.

"Thanks Ginny, I could try to make it up to you. How about having lunch with me today. What ya say?....Please ...Pretty Please." Harry gave his best puppy dog impersonation, but it really wasn't necessary.

"Yeah that would be nice Harry. Where do you want to go?" Ginny asked. Harry was about to answer when Ginny's face was forced out of the fire place, replaced by two smiling freckled face Weasley twins.

"Smooth move Romeo" One said.

"Bill and Charlie are going to hex your pants off Harry, for kissing our little sis'." Said another.

"Shut-up you two, I already apologized, and Ginny told me you thought it was funny." Harry's conversation with the twins was cut short when Ginny clanked their heads together. Harry let out a huge laugh at their faces.

"So where to for lunch Harry?" Ginny asked obviously very pleased with the way she handled the twins.

"How about I make us a picnic, then we can go to the park in Hogsmeade." Harry went on. "Will that make it up to you?" Harry asked hopping that it would.

"Yeah sure will, but no more puppy dog faces....thats cheating." She said teasing Harry.

"Okay Virginia, I'll be by to pick up at noon." She was about to comment on him using her real name when he went on. "And it's nice to know you look so pretty in the mornings too." Harry said right before he was gone from the Wesley's fireplace. Ginny was glowing.

Harry was just as happy, if not even happier.

It was now 10 o' clock Harry had two hours until he was due to pick up Ginny. He spent the time practicing with his staff, He was getting quite good. It felt almost natural to Harry to use it, sort of instinctual. After twirling it around for a few minutes, Harry used a spell Jillian had told him about to create an opponent who's skill was the exact same as yours. He fought with his clone for a time, finding it both challenging and infuriating at the same time. The Smilirian spell was a very good incantation to know, it was hard to cast even for the more advanced wizards and could help you train in all sorts of things. From Dueling & Staff fighting to Martial Arts & Quiditch. By no means a teacher, but could help you master what someone had already taught you. Before long it was time to go get Ginny, and Harry couldn't wait to see her.

He thought about it for a brief moment, picturing the Burrow's front garden, with a bolt of lighting Harry was there. 'God I love this place' Harry thought while he walked up to the front door, and gave it a quick knock. He was met by a furious Ron Weasley, who appeared to be trying to burn a hole through Harry's head with his stare. "You, Me, Talk , Kitchen, Now!" Ron said. Between those five words and Ron's stare, Harry was kind of freaked out. 'I didn't think he would be this mad' Harry thought as he walked into the Weasley's kitchen. "What the hell do you think you're doing with my sister 'Potter." Ron hissed. Ron had called Harry 'Potter only once before, It was after Harry's name came from the Goblet of Fire, and it had almost cost them their friendship if not for Hermione's intervention.

"I'm going to take her to lunch, then I'm going to bring her back home. Why do you ask 'Weasley." Harry hissed the last part right back at Ron.

"Do you want her dead just for going out with you 'Potter. Because that is just what will happen if You'Know'Who finds out Harry bloody Potter has a girlfriend." Ron was turning as red as his hair, in truth Harry was waiting for the steam to come from his ears.

"FIRST off 'Weasley, Your sister is a big girl and can take care of herself, Second anyone who tried to so much as tickle Ginny would have to bypass me first, And I assure you that is no easy task." Harry was just as mad as Ron and was letting it show.

"What could you do to stop 'him? You only get lucky so many times Harry." Ron asked. Harry knew that they would be okay as soon as he called him Harry instead of 'Potter.

"Im so tired of this Ron. I'm tired of the cowards at the Ministry, who act like kids playing peek-a-boo, thinking that if they close their eyes the person infront of them will not see them. I'm tired of cowards like you who are to scared to say his name--VOLDEMORT Ron, say it with me VOL-DE-MORT, He's a terrorist Ron nothing more than a bully with a wand. I assure you I am no more scared of Tom Riddle than I am of Draco Malfoy." Harry finished and Ron looked shocked, his face was no longer red but almost pale. "And another thing, I'm going to go on dating Ginny and trying to make her happy. I have her parents permission, and her permission and thats the only one that matters, so but out of it. GOT IT?"

Ron was left speechless as Ginny and Hermione came into the kitchen taken back by the scene infront of them. "What are you two yelling about?" asked a Hermione who was walking up to give a hug to Harry. "Good to see you again Harry, I'm happy for you and Ginny." She said.

"Thanks 'Mione," He said as he looked up to Ron before going on. "I'm glad someone is."

"Look Harry..." Ron was cut of by Harry

"I know Ron, you don't have to apologize will always be mates. But you have to grow-up sometime." Harry said as he leaned in closer to Ron. He was so close he whispered in his ear. "..and will you tell Hermione how you feel already, or should I tell her to visit Viktor Krum for the rest of the Holiday?" Harry asked trying to tease to lighten up Ron, It worked considerably well and Ron cracked the first smile Harry had seen since last term.

"I Don't know what your talking about Harry" Ron said as he looked over at Hermione.

"Ready to go Harry?" Asked a very quirious Ginny.

"Yeah lets go." Harry said while taking her by the hand and heading for the front door, but not before turning his head one last time to say a sly "Have fun you two." Ron and Hermione both turned a few shades redder than they were before and Harry and Ginny went out the front door.

"Harry how are we getting to Hogsmeade through the front door?" Asked a confused Ginny. Harry looked up and smiled at her.

"Like this." He said shortly. Placed both his hands on her waist and bent over and gave her a soft kiss. Ginny never saw the tiny patch of snow flurish in the wind. When she broke the kiss with Harry they were standing by the entrance to the Three Broom Sticks.

"Well now how did you do that? ..Your just full of surprises aren't you Mr. Potter." She asked standing on her toes and giving him another kiss.

"Yes, yes I am Mss. Weasley." Harry said smiling back at Ginny and giving her a peck on the nose before holding open the door to the tavern. They went inside and picked up a basket that Harry had pre-ordered and made there way to the park arm in arm.

"So Harry how's your time been at Diagan Ally? getting bored yet?" Ginny asked thinking that Harry just sat around his room all day, little did she know.

"No way Gin, I've been keeping busy training, and I was given a staff recently by Merlin. So I've been practicing with that too." Harry said. Ginny looked alittle bit sad.

"Oh." was all she said.

"Don't worry Gin, just cause I'm busy doesn't mean I don't think about you, I've missed you." Harry said catching on to what she was fishing for. He leaned over her plate of crakers,salami,and cheese, and placed a soft kiss on her lips. While he was kissing her a single white rose made of solid ice was materializing in his hand. When they parted their kiss he gave Ginny the rose and watched her light up.

"Wow Harry it's beautiful, and I've missed you too. I can't wait till you come to the Burrow tomorrow." She said kissing him again. He kissed her back before saying.

"Me too Gin, I hope I don't hurt your brothers though. Not exactly the same Harry that I was before this summer as far as wizardry goes. They'll be in for a shock." Harry said trying to sound confident.

"Yeah no kidding, I think there going to ambush you now not so much cause your dating me, but just for fun. It's really got them all together Harry. Like you said though, you do have the Twins who will be neutral. Ron, Percy, Charlie, and Bill are looking forward to getting you good though. Should be good fun no matter what the outcome." Ginny said

"Yeah well I'm bringing reinforcements too Gin, My element guardian will be coming with me in her human form, I still don't want anyone to know about my powers. can you keep it a secret?" Harry asked Ginny who looked a trifle confused.

"Human form Harry? that scary ice thing has a human form?" Ginny asked looking terrified.

"Yeah don't worry though Gin, she's really nice. Has a sense of humor like the twins though so thats kind of scary. Do you want to meet her now or tomorrow?" Harry asked not wanting Ginny to be Jelouse of Ashley when she saw her.

"Now!" Ginny exclaimed. 'Hmmm hope this doesn't get me in trouble' thought Harry.

'icloiri polymio' "What is it Harry can't you wait for tonight?" Ashley asked looking at Harry she still hadn't noticed Ginny behind her. 'Hmmm something tells me that wasn't the best thing to say' thought Harry

"No shut-up and take your real form , I want to properly introduce you to my girlfriend Ginny Weasley." Harry said hoping that would get him out of the fire. Ashley turned around to look for Ginny, when she finally saw her she turned into a beautiful 17 year old blonde hair blue eye girl, the kind every teenage girlfriend doesn't want her teenage boyfriend to know.

"Ashley Moore meet Ginny Weasley" Harry said pointing at the two.

"Ginny it's nice to meet you, Harry talks about you so much I feel like I already know you." Ashley said.

'I do?' thought Harry.

'You do now you twit' look at her face she was jealous now she's fine' Ashley sent her thought back.

'Oh right...thanks Ash, I owe you one.' Harry replied mentally

"Oh well its' nice to meet you to Ashley, Harry tells me that your going to be coming with him to his birthday party to protect him from my brothers, should be fun." Ginny said now smiling friendly up at the older girl.

"Hmm it is news to me but if Harry wants me to go somewhere don't really have much of a choice, kind of annoying really." she smiled back a Ginny who was chuckling looking at Harry.

"Okay thats enough girl talk, were having lunch and you need to go before this turns into a burn on Harry picnic." Harry said glad that this had turned out well. "Bye Ash, I'll be there tonight to kick your 'Arse in dueling." Harry concluded

"Yeah sure thing Frosty, I'll see you then. Bye Ginny it was nice to meet you."

"Yeah same here, bye Ashley." Ginny said with a friendly smile. With those words Ashley was gone, and Harry and Ginny were alone again. "She is really pretty huh Harry?" Ginny asked 'Ah crap' thought Harry

"She's all right, I guess haven't really gave it much thought." Harry said hoping that was a good enough answer.
"No bad Harry, but for future reference when a girl ask you if another girl is pretty you say yeah, but not as pretty as you." Ginny said smiling.

"Oh well I thought that was a given Gin," Harry smiled sweetly before finishing "No one is as pretty as you are." Harry finished and Ginny smiled. 'wow Im smooth' thought Harry

"Thanks Harry, You about finished I have to get back and finish getting ready for your party." Ginny said. Harry kissed her for a few minutes and pulled away.

"I am now." Harry said. He pointed his wand tip to the corner of the blanket they were using and saw a bulls-eye. Harry touched the emblem with his wand and said "Return" with that one word the basket, blanket and all the uneaten food were returned to the Tavern. Harry scooped up Ginny in a passionate kiss and they were gone in a puff of snow.

**A/N**

link76 - Im so happy you like it so much, Its only going to get better from here. It is so tempting to rush through the begging and get to the action, because that is what I enjoy writing.

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A-man - You got a little excited with the review button, sent the same reviews three times, not that I mind. It is tempting to put Harry with Ashley, but 1.) Harry and Ginny will be spending alot more time together once he gets to the burrow and 2.) Harry would grow old and Ashley would always stay a 17 year old girl. Nice for Harry but not so much for Ash.

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15 reviewers for chapter 8, I can't tell you how happy that makes me, Im going to try and get another chapter to yall before the weekend. since I don't post on weekends, if for some reason it isn't up on Friday, Monday for positive. Thank you again, I look forward to your reviews. ~WTD~

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