Chapter Seven: Harry's Other Battle

Harry was hiding in Sirius' room all day. When Remus and Tonks came to congratulate him on his OWL results, they had to do it through a closed door, because Harry wasn't opening the door. He was afraid. Not the way that he was afraid that he may loss to Voldemort, he was afraid that Ginny was going to jump on him. Harry was having a very difficult time. He knew it was for her own good that he does not go out with Ginny, but Ginny was making it much tougher.

I'm doomed. She is going to be all over me, trying to get me to break. But I can't. I must not let her win. I have to stay away from her, or else Voldemort will be coming after her. I can't put that on her.

"Harry" Mrs. Weasley yelled from downstairs. "It's time for dinner."

Harry got off the bed and walked towards the door. He opened it slowly, in case Ginny was waiting at the door for him, but realized that she wasn't. When Harry had walked downstairs, he saw three heads put together, and he realized that Ron and Hermione were talking with Ginny. Oh great, this is going to be an interesting dinner. He walked right by, and went into the kitchen to see the Order in full force. Dumbledore was there, along with Professors McGonagall, Hagrid, and Snape. Why is he staying for dinner anyway, he never did before. Moody, Moony, Tonks, Kingsley, and Mundungus were all there as well. And it seemed every Weasley was there, Arthur, Molly, Bill, Charlie, Fred and George were there. And to Harry's amazement, in one corner, was Percy. Nobody had seemed to notice him, and if they had, they were ignoring him. Why the bloody hell is he here for. Fred and George saw Harry, and came up to him.

"Hey, if it isn't our favorite backer, George." Fred said.

"Why yes it is Fred. How are you Harry?" George asked.

"Ok, I guess. Still trying to get over Sirius' death, that's all." Harry lied.

"Right, it has been hard on us too, he was an excellent prankster. Those Marauder's do live up to there reputations." Fred and George said.

As they were talking, Harry felt someone rub up against him, turned, and saw Ginny in a very nice little black dress. The curves of the dress fit her so well; Harry swore the dress was custom made for her. He was staring, and he knew that is what Ginny wanted, so he quickly took his eyes off of her, and sat at the table, like everyone else had. But unfortunately for Harry, the only two seats left were right next to each other. And Ginny sat right next to him, and inched closer. The only person that was still standing was Percy. Dumbledore stood up.

"Friends, we have some things to discuss here tonight, and since I need the four of them" he pointed to Harry, Ginny, Ron, and Hermione "in attendance, I figured dinner would be a good time. Firstly, a few days ago, Mr. Weasley here" he pointed to Percy, "came to me with a message. He comes today to tell you that message."

"Thank you, Albus. I know you aren't too pleased to see me here, and I understand why. My family, first of all, I should have never doubted you. Family loyalty is something I really took for granted. I got caught up in all the madness of the Ministry, and I thought I was doing the right thing. I see how wrong I was. To Harry, all the nasty things I said about you, I know now how untrue they were. I am ashamed of my actions of the past year, and I only hope you can accept my apology." The room went silent for a second. No one knew what to say. Finally, Ginny said something.

"Percy, you treated us like scum, ok, we aren't just going to forgive you right away. You are going to have to proof that we can trust you again. You hurt us all. And you had no right to attack Harry. He didn't do anything but tell the truth. But in seeing how we need to be fighting Voldemort, not ourselves, I guess we can let you prove it."

"Ok, Percy, you may sit down. Next order of business, we have been receiving word that Voldemort has some Death Eaters that will be in our school this year. Now, I can't just kick them out of school, I can have people watching them. That's why I asked you to take the Defense post this year, Tonks. But we need students to help out. That is why I need my army. Harry, I will like for you to keep running the DA this year, so you can continue training the others how to fight. But, I also want you tell them to watch out for students that are behaving strangely, and have them report to you. Report anything you deem worthy to me. And finally, I would like to congratulate you three on the OWL results, you all did splendid work. You shock Professor Snape when you got into his Potions class this year. And Hermione, fourteen OWL's, only Harry's mother has had that many. Ron, eight is a splendid number, and I have a job that may be right for you, but I will talk about that, once you get back to school, just take all the classes you can. Ok, I have spoke enough, let's eat."

Mrs. Weasley served the dinner she made after that. Snape didn't stay for dinner, and Percy took his chair. The Order members were talking about a plan that Fred and George had come up with, and Harry heard Remus say something like, "a plan worth of the Marauder's." Ron and Hermione had been sneaking glances, and finally gave up on eating, so they could talk with each other. Harry's attention was grabbed when he felt something running up his leg. What he found out was that it was Ginny foot. He looked at her, and saw that her eyes were staring straight into his. He quickly looked at his food, and started to eat a little quicker. He knew he had to get out of there fast. Unfortunately, he wasn't quick enough, because Ginny put her leg on his, and was rubbing the other side of his leg with her foot. He was trapped; Ginny had him right where she wanted. He couldn't leave; he had to finish his food. I'll sneak a snack later. But how to get away? Harry's mind was getting cloudy, he couldn't think. Ginny was controlling him and he knew it. If she kept this up, he would surrender. He had wondered if his mother had tried this on his father. Then he realized he could get away, his father had. He bolted up, fell to the flood, and got back up.

"I just realized I forgot to do something." He said, and quickly ran upstairs, and into Sirius' room. I have to calm down. That was just wrong, why was she doing that? Ok, I know why, but still. I have to stay away from her. If she keeps this up, I won't last much longer.

"Harry." Ginny was behind him, and she closed and locked the door.

"Ginny, you have to stay away from me."

"Why?" She asked as she was walking to him. "Because Voldemort will try and kill me. Harry, believe me, he will anyways. I helped you out, that is bad enough in his eyes."

"But being my girlfriend will make you an even bigger target."

"Oh, so you want me to be your girlfriend, ok." Ginny wrapped her arms around Harry. He quickly broke from her, and ran to the door, but it was locked.

"Ginny, open the door."

"Why, so you can get away again? So you can continue hurting me?"

"No, so I can protect you."

"Harry, it's not going to protect you any better by staying away." She had wrapped her arms around, and again, he moved. But this time, she threw him on the bed, and climbed on top of him. He couldn't escape now. He was completely at her mercy.

"Ginny, please, I'm begging you, if we go out; Voldemort is going to be after you. I can't do that to you."

"Ok Harry." She sat up, and then leaned down and kissed him flush on the lips. Harry was feelings sparks throughout his body. This kiss was better than anything him had ever felt before. Ginny was driving him wild. But they had to stop; Harry couldn't let Ginny get hurt.

"Ginny, we need to stop; Voldemort won't stop until he kills me."

"And I'm not backing down either, Harry. You think this is right, but it's my choice too. I am willing to be in danger to be with you. I owe it to you. I owe you my life, Harry. I want to repay you by saving yours. Harry, Voldemort hates love, so what better feeling to have then love. Harry, I'm begging you, please be my boyfriend. I will do anything you say to keep me safe as long as you say yes. Harry, I need this, I need you."

Harry was looked right into her eyes. The tingling in his lips was still there. He knew that he wanted to be with Ginny, but he didn't want Voldemort after her. But the look on her face, her big eyes, that pouty look playing her lips, Harry couldn't say no.

"Ginny, I want to make sure you will be ok."

"I will be, as long as you are by my side. So will you be my boyfriend?"

"Yes. If you promise that if Voldemort shows up, keep out of his way."

"I promise, Harry." With that Ginny and Harry shared there first kiss as boyfriend and girlfriend.

Half an hour later, Ginny and Harry heard a knocking at the door. They separated, and Harry answered the door. Remus was standing there.

"Harry, Ginny, we need to talk about something." He said.

"What is it Remus?"

"Voldemort attacked Number 4 Privet Drive."

Harry and Ginny, are finally together. I can hear the cheers from my fans already. What is going to happen now that Number 4 is gone? Did anyone survive? And what is going to happen for Harry's birthday? What is Ginny going to get Harry? And what about the twins?