Harry could hardly beleive what he just felt. Ginny was alive and not only that she was stirring. He wasn't sure just what to do first. He decided that getting Madam Pomfrey would be the best course of action. He got to his feet and ran over to Madam Pomfrey's locked office. He knocked. No answer. He knocked again. No answer. He banged on the door. No answer. He banged again this time more ferociously than ever. Still no answer. He was staring at the ceiling trying to figure out what he should do next when a startled Madam Pomfrey came into the hospital wing.
"What is the meaning of all this ruckus Potter!" Her wrinkled and lined face was blotchy and she was waving a clipboard dangerously in front of Harry nose.
"It's Ginny!" He said happily, "She's moved, she squeezed my hand!"
"Oh", Madam Pomfrey said with a small amount of excitement. "Then I should have a look at her then , shan't I?" She had asked a rhetorical question to which Harry gave no answer as Madam Pomfrey scurried over to Ginny's bed side and began waving her wand like a sword all the while muttering tricky little incantations under her breath.
"Yes Mr. Potter, She's improving steadily. She's got some fight in her to be coming round this soon. I can do nothing until she is fully awake and that may take all night. I'm going to trust you with her while I sleep. If she worsens call on me. But I doubt you will need my assistance. From what I can see she shall be just fine." Madam Pomfrey had a broad smile an her face revealing two rows of perfect teeth. Harry smiled as well. His Love was to be alright. and the next week was Holiday Break. She could spend time recovering while he thought of a way to ask her something. Something very important.
Madam Pomfrey turned on her heel and headed back to her office. Harry took back his place next to Ginny and she stirred again. Harry took her hand and brushed her hair out of her face. Her eyelids fluttered briefly once. But only for a second. She stayed still again for more than an hour when she clasped Harry's hand again, this time with much more vigor. Harry was smiling and he spoke words of encouragement the whole time. She was beginning to move more as the hours passed. Near two in the morning Harry was very tired. He conjured up a cup of hot coffee to try and stir himself. The caffeine helped but he was still drowsy.
Then something happened that cured his wooziness immediately. Ginny opened her eyes. This time not just foe a few seconds. She looked around and seemed slightly confused. "Ginny", he said soothingly. "Your in the Hospital wing, near two in the morning. Can your hear me?"
She looked around for a few moment more as if searching for the being that had made the noise. He eyes then focused on Harry's beaming face. "Harry", she said softly.
"Yes!", he said, his already large smile broadening. "Yes it's me, Harry. Your Harry. Your awake, your going to be alright. I love you."
"I heard everything." Was her response.
"What", he said confused. "Don't worry about any of that now. Your back among the living. I'm so happy."
"Everything", she said once more. Then she held Harry's hand much more sternly and drifted off to sleep. Harry was elated. He trid to sleep but only succeeded in a few short naps. Harry awoke again after drifting asleep for no more than twenty minutes. He looked at his watch, eight-thirty in the morning. It had been a long night. He looked at Ginny to see her awake and looking back at him, smiling.
"Ginny!", He smiled.
"Harry!" She replied laughing.
"Your awake", he continued.
"Yes, I'm glad You noticed." She said ginning.
"Has Madam Pomfrey seen you?" He inquired looking around as though she might pop out of a cupboard.
"Yes", she said. "Quit your worrying. She said I would be fine and gave me some potion to help me get my strength back. The poison tore at my muscles so I'll be moving slower than usual."
"Oh Ginny that's great!" Harry replied gazing at her.
"It is isn't it." She smiled. "Then she leaned over the rail of her bed an kissed Harry hard on the mouth. It was very passionate and Harry thought he was flying. "I've been wanting to do that for a while", she said after breaking apart from him.
"Me too", Harry agreed and he leaned in again and kissed her again. He brushed her hair out of her face and they snogged each other for what seemed like an eternity when a loud cough broke the silence.
"Well I see Ginny's awake", came a voice from behind Harry.
Ginny blushed but other than that she seemed unabashed. "Good too see you!" She exclaimed.
Hermione and Ron ambled over to the couple and took seats opposite of Harry. "Hi", Harry said.Not meeting anyone's eye except Ginny.
Hermione Giggled and Ron looked like he would rather he never saw is little sister and Best mate snogging like there was no tommorrow.
"So How are you feeling Ginny?" Hermione smiled.
"Oh I'm alright. I'm pretty tired but when Madam Pomfrey came and saw me she said I could leave the wing tomorrow." Ginny said beaming.
"Oh thats really great." Ron said. He got up from his seat and hugged his sister with a great amount of love eminating from his embrace.
"We weren't sure if you were going to make it, its such a relief that your back." Ron looked at his sister. Ginny felt love all around her and she was sure she would never doubt the love from her family. Even the ones she wasn't connected to by blood.
Ginny felt a tear run down her face and she smiled. Harry took her hand and kissed her forehead. She felt other hand bein clasped by her brother and Hermione took hold of Ron's free hand.
"We're really glad your ok" Hermione said. "We'll worry about the details later. But right now we're just happy that you didn't leave us."
Ginny glanced around and couldn't help feeling guilty.Guilty that there were others who weren't loved as much as her. Harry had been ignored and treated like a slave for the better part of his life. But she pushed down that feeling of guilt. Far down in her heart for she knew she was being stupid for feeling guilty about the love she felt.
"Was I really that close to dying?" Ginny asked, she knew the answer but she wanted proof. It scared her a little that she was that close tp death. But at the time it wasn't so bad. She felt happy and she saw the light of a world far beyond this one.
"Yeah", Ron sighed. "We thought you were a gonner."
"But I'm fine now so I don't want anyone to worry about me." Ginny said squeezing her brothers hand and Her lovers as well.
They didn't talk for a while and Ginny slowly fell asleep again. She fought hopelessly against the sleep that began to take her. Her eyes would flutter shut for a few moments and then she would open them again quickly. Harry then finally whispered into her ear that she should rest. She then reluctantly let her weariness claim her.
Ginny felt light penetrate her eyelids and heard a voice saying her name. "yes", she said groggily.
"You need to wake up", She heard Harry whisper in her ear.
"I'm awake". She said finally opening her eyes letting the bright light flood her vision, and she blinked rapidly.
"Madam Pomfrey want you to take some more of the muscle restoration potion." Harry said holding a glass of purple and white swirling liquid. Ron and Hermione had left it was just Ginny and Harry together in the Hospital Wing.
Ginny grabbed the glass out of Harry's hand and drank the liquid in one swoop. She felt herself shudder at the effects of the potion. Harry grabbed her hand and she felt the quivering stop. "I guess i shouldn't have gulped it all down at once." She smiled.
"No", Harry laughed. "Madam Pomfrey told me that you shouldn't but you din't give me the chance to tell you."
"I guess I didn't", she giggled.
Harry looked deep into her eyes and found there was no fear embedded in them. She was strong, stronger than he ever imagined. He smiled, he had chosen her rightly. He loved her with every fiber of his being.
'There's something I have to say", Ginny paused and then went on. "I heard everything you said to me when I was unconscious. I heard all of it, and I have to tell you that I forgive you. For Lindsay and the kiss. I'm not mad at her either. Because I know she didn't ask you to kiss her. It hurts me a bit, but I understand what you did and why."
"I really am sorry", Harry said lowering his eyes.
Ginny pulled his chin up and looked into his beautiful green eyes. Which could always give away his true feelings if only you could look deeply enough. "You are everything to me", she said quietly. " I love you and I forgive you. That's what you do when you love someone." Ginny smiled at him and brought him in for a kiss.
"I love you so much Ginny." Harry said pulling her close to him. "You know that don't you?" His eyes pleaded her to say yes and he fulfilled their plea.
"Yes, I will always love you. Forever and always. This isn't some relationship that will end because I see you 'looking' at another girl. I could be with you forever an always." Ginny spoke with an air of knowledge way beyond her years.
" I know", he said smiling. He held her hand gently looking at his beautiful girlfriend. Dressed in loose cotton bed clothes. She was half sitting and smiling with her gorgeous smile.
They sat there for hours just talking about nothing and everything.
Finally Harry told Ginny that e needed to go somewhere if it was alright with her. She said yes, wondering where he was going but when she asked he only gave her a mischievous smile. She saw his form slowly fade away then disapear through the oak door. She was sorry to see him go, his presence was comforting. But he had been with her for two days and probably needed a break to do something, anything. Still she wished he could stay. She didn't want to be alone for any amount of time though she figured she did need some time to think about things.
She was alone no less than an hour when the oak door swung open. Her face brightened at the thought of a visitor. It was Dumbledore. He moved steadily towards her and took a seat where Harry had sat in the hours before.
"So how are you feeling Ginny?" Dumbledore inquired.
"I'm alright proffesor." She said smiling.
"I just came to see how you were feeling. Also I wanted to know if you needed to talk about anything." Dumbledore tilted his head so Ginny could see his sparkling eyes behind those half-moon spectacles. Ginny wondered how old he was. He seemed older then time itself. Like he had always been there. She knew that he was someone's son, but it was still hard to imagine him as a teenager. At her age, had he ever loved someone as she did Harry. She could never summon the courage to ask, but she still pondered the thought.
"I", she began but did not finish. It seemed she could not put her thoughts into words.
"Yes", Dumbledore said nodding his head knowingly. "I know what you are trying to convey. All the confusion, the guilt, the pain. You have been through alot Ginny. Some would have cracked in your position. They might have died. But you fought for life. I know why you fought and that is for love. Remember that Ginny, love is the greatest magic off all. It is what has kept Harry alive these years. It shall protect you as well, as long as you believe in it fully and completely. I have seen this before. Oddly enough it was in Harry's parents. James and Lily loved each other as you love Harry. It protected them until the end. You might say 'but how could it protect them when they died?' well, that protection was passed to their son. Who almost killed the dark lord with their love. For that is the one thing that Voldemort will never ever understand. Just always remember Ginny. Love. That is it. It will provide in the darkest of times and blossom in the brightness of the day."
Ginny could think of nothing in response except "Thanks".
"Yes", Dumbledore nodded. "I a sure you shall recover quickly now and do remember what I have told you."
"I won't ever forget." Ginny smiled. Dumbledore was about to get up when Ginny spoke again. "Professor, do you know where Harry's gone?"
Ginny could have sworn that Dumbledores eyes sparkled extra bright. "Ah", he began. "I shall not give away his secret. He has spoke with me about it and he should be getting back soon. Don't fret about it. You shall be informed of where he went soon enough. But at the moment I need to be going. So good evening Miss Weasley."
"Good evening Professor", Ginny said softly as Dumbledore walked away leaving her alone once more.
Ginny was silent. She had no reason to talk about anything. She just thought. Dumbledore had given her alot to think about in his short visit. Love, that was a great power. It had protected her lover when he was but a baby. It had to be greater than she thought. She knew it was a great magic, but Dumbledore had brought into bigger prospective. She smiled inwardly at the thought. She possessed a great magic, she would need it she was sure. She was in love with the man who was being hunted more than any other. She was not sure he would survive. But she held onto the hope that he would. Maybe the fact that they loved each other with all their hearts, maybe that could help him.
Ginny lay staring at the ceiling trying to stay awake. She wanted to be awake at least until Harry returned. Once again she fought the inevitable. She tried to stay awake but she lost her fight. Finally she gave up and let sleep claim her.
A/N- Heidie Ho! So How's It goin in the neighborhood? LOL So here's tha next chappy. I had some time to write it cause I stayed home from school as I was a bit sick! But I'm alright now. So puh-lease review! PLease
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