CHAPTER 4
THE PLAN
"I know I can't believe he thought that we were a couple.'' Ginny squealed excitedly down the phone to Colin.
"I know what did he do then? When you told him the truth.'' Colin asked, desperate to know.
"Well he just sort of apologised and left really suddenly, he didn't even take his shopping.'' Ginny said, her excitement ebbing away. "He probably thought I was going to throw myself at him desperate for him to take me back. He probably got scared and ran off.'' Ginny said sadly.
"Well if he knows you at all he should know that you would never do that." Colin said strongly. "You have more respect for yourself than that."
"Yeah." Ginny sighed. "I suppose."
"You didn't do it did you?'' Colin asked horrified.
"Of course I didn't, I just tried to make conversation politely, he was the one acting all weird not me.'' Ginny said defensively. "I wouldn't throw myself at him, I mean I know I still have feelings for him, but I'm not sure if I'm completely over what he did to me. It still hurts Col.''
"I know Gin, I know." Colin sympathised. "And believe me if there was anything I could do to make that hurt go away I'd do it in a heartbeat."
"I know you would.'' Ginny replied softly, Colin was the most loyal friend she had, he got her through her terrible first year at Hogwarts, befriended her when no-one else would and stuck by her when Harry had broken her heart. "You're the best Col. You really are.''
"Yeah I know." Colin joked. "Do you want me to come over?''
"No I'm fine honestly, I just feel… drained I guess. I'll see you tomorrow though.'' Ginny said slowly.
"Ok then Gin, if you're sure.''
"Yeah, bye.''
"Bye Gin." Colin said sadly, as he heard the phone click, telling him that Ginny had gone. He hated to see her sad again. He thought that Harry had hurt her badly, but he had no idea that he still had the power to do this to her, after all these years.
He remembered a time when Harry was all Ginny would talk about, when Harry was the best thing in her life. He also remembered seeing Ginny after Harry had finished with her. She was a mess, her usually shiny and glossy hair was bedraggled and her piercing bright eyes were red and puffy. She cried all night that night, right through to the morning. She cried until she had no more tears to cry, then she sat in silence.
He had hated seeing his friend like that. She deserved better than that. She deserved someone who would treat her like she deserved to be treated, someone who loved her and would do anything for her. She was a great girl she deserved a great guy.
Colin hated Harry at this moment; all the old feelings of idolism, worship and awe had vanished. He had thought Harry was a hero, a good person but how could he be if he could do this to the woman that he supposedly loved.
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"Mione." Ron called "Where are you love?" He had just got back from Quidditch practice and had apparated straight inside his girlfriend's home.
"I'm in the bedroom Ron.'' She called back.
A wide smile spread across his face, this sounded promising. He took his Quidditch cloak off and draped it over the sofa. He walked up the stairs as he started unbuckling his Quidditch gloves and pads.
"What are you doing in the bedroom then Mione?" Ron asked wickedly as he stopped outside the door.
"Nothing." Hermione called back, he could tell she was smiling as she said it. He opened the door quickly and walked in, and he saw his girlfriend standing there in just her silk nightdress, the one that she never wore to bed, the one that she only wore in situations like this.
"Wow!" Ron said quietly, he looked over her slim frame and took in her curves, her hair hung loosely in ringlets around her face, and her skin shone.
She walked up to him slowly and seductively, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing her body into his, she could feel his erection. She started kissing him slowly and gently, tracing her hands up his neck, playing with the fine hairs at the nape of his neck. She kissed his neck and heard him moan, he'd always liked that. She felt his hands snaking down to her waist, where he lifted her effortlessly and carried her over to the bed, kissing her all the time, never breaking contact. He lay her down gently on the bed and looked down on her, she really was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen in his life, and she was his.
He lifted her silk nightdress up over her head, and exposed her small breasts; he started to caress them gently, kissing them softly. He heard a small moan escape her lips, as her hands reached for the top of his trousers; he felt her small hands pull down his trousers as he whipped of his top. He climbed over her on the bed and slid her knickers down over her soft thighs and threw them to the ground.
He slid his throbbing erection inside her, feeling her warm and wet all around him, he groaned as he started moving in and out, deeper and deeper, faster and faster. She called out his name, and watched his face as he smiled.
She arched her hips into his, feeling him go deeper and deeper each time. "Oh Ron!" She called out as she felt her body tense up and a wave of pleasure sweep over her whole body, her fingers that dug deep into his back relaxed and she heard him call out as he let go inside of her. He rolled of her and lay next to her, his arms wrapped possessively around her waist. He looked at her and saw that she was smiling, a thin sheen of sweat covering her body.
"What are you smiling for Miss Granger?'' Ron asked cheekily.
"You're amazing.'' She breathed happily, her smile widening.
"No you're amazing.'' He said back happily. She really was amazing, she was his girl and she was the best.
"What was that?" Hermione said suddenly, sitting up in bed.
"It was just a new position I wanted to try out…" Ron started blushing.
"No not that." Hermione said impatiently. "That was good though.'' She said. "No it sounded like…"
The doorbell rung again.
"Oh who could that be now?" Ron complained lets ignore it. It rung again, and again and again.
"We cant ignore that.'' Hermione said as she started pulling her clothes back on. "It might be important." She said as she pulled a blue t-shirt on and ran down to open the door.
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Harry stood outside a dark blue door; he must've rung the bell about five times already, he pressed the button again impatiently, he really needed to talk to Hermione, she was the only one who knew the truth about what happened in Hogwarts. She didn't know that Harry still had feelings for Ginny; she didn't know that he longed for her touch every night. Even after years of separation he could still feel her laying beside him on some lonely nights. He stuck his hand quickly into his pocket, ensuring that it was still there, that he hadn't lost it. This was all he had left, the one thing he clung to. He pulled the cold shiny blue stone out of his pocket and looked down at it longingly. He remembered all those years ago, when he had had the dream, and the soul stone had been given to him. Hopefully one day he would get to connect it back to Ginny's half, if she still even had it and he would feel complete once again. He heard footsteps on the other side of the door. "Finally" He said as Hermione pulled the door open, he stepped inside hurriedly, shutting the door behind him.
"What's the matter Harry, are you all right?" Hermione asked, seeing the agitated look on her friends face. "You haven't been around for a while?"
Before Harry even had a chance to open his mouth to reply, he saw Ron out of the corner of his eye, walking down the stairs.
"Oh hi, I didn't know you were here." Harry said, mentally cursing himself he should've known that Ron would be there.
"Hey Harry, what's the matter?'' Ron asked curiously.
"Oh nothing really." Harry lied. "I just came over to see if Hermione was ok. You know I haven't seen her much lately.'' Harry said, fidgeting with something in his pocket.
Hermione surveyed Harry through narrowed eyes. He was lying. Something was wrong, something he couldn't tell Ron. There was only one thing this could be about. Ginny. But it couldn't be, Harry had given up on her hadn't he?
"Ron, would you mind staying at mine tonight?'' Hermione asked quickly.
"Definitely not.'' Ron replied quickly, Hermione smiled, he didn't even question as to why she had asked him out of the blue.
"Well if you go and get your things now, you could pick up some food and wine for us to have later.'' Hermione said sweetly, knowing that Ron would spend ages trying to do shopping, he never could decide which desert he wanted most. This would leave her with plenty of time to talk to Harry.
"Sure Mione, I better be going then." He said winking, knowing what he had in store for him that night. "See you tomorrow mate." He said to Harry before he apparated. Harry smiled gratefully at Hermione.
"So Harry what's the matter?'' Hermione said. "Really?''
"I saw her today Herm." Harry said, looking directly in Hermione's eyes. "I saw Ginny."
"Well what happened?" Hermione said excitedly. "Did she see you?"
"Yeah but I wish she didn't. I acted like a complete idiot." Harry admitted.
"I'm sure you didn't Harry, tell me exactly what happened. Don't leave anything out.'' Hermione instructed, ushering Harry over to the sofa and prompting him to take a seat.
"Well here goes. I decided to go shopping because Ron had eaten everything in our apartment, but I went to this little store on the outskirts of a small village to avoid…. Well you know… people looking at me." Harry said feeling stupid. He looked up at Hermione but she just nodded, prompting him to continue. "Well anyway, I was just picking up a few things, looking around and I saw this woman with long red shiny hair, and my heart stopped. I didn't think that it could be her, but she turned around and it was. It was her, just as beautiful as ever. I got scared so I started to back away, praying that she wouldn't notice me. I didn't want to have to try and get over her again.'' Harry said slowly looking up at Hermione.
"I didn't know that you still loved Ginny. I knew you still cared for her but I thought you'd given up.'' Hermione said inquisitively.
"So did I." Harry admitted honestly. "Well anyway as I was backing away I walked straight into this lady and toppled her trolley, well obviously she was going to notice me after that."
"So what happened then?'' Hermione asked, enthralled by the story.
"Well she came over to me and started making conversation, and I asked her how things were with her and Colin…"
"But she's not with Colin, Harry he's gay!"
"Well I wish someone would've told me that, because the only reason I haven't tried to get her back is because I thought she was happy with Colin. I didn't want to ruin that."
"I thought you knew Harry. Everyone does. But you haven't been around the Weasley's very often lately, actually you've never really been around since we left school."
"I just didn't want to run into her. I can't help how I feel; every time I see her I go weak. I've loved her for years Hermione. I can't help how I feel, I just thought that if she was with Colin there was no point in me telling her why I did what I did in school. It wouldn't make a difference.'' Harry said forlornly.
"So what did you say when she told you that she was with Colin?'' Hermione pressed.
"Nothing, I mumbled something about having to leave and I apparated straight here." Harry said blushing. "I panicked, I was in shock, I didn't know what to do, and I just left her standing there. She must think I'm an idiot.''
"I'm sure she doesn't Harry."
"Well she should because I am. I'm a bloody fool Hermione. I've lost the woman of my dreams because I was a fool."
"What makes you think that you've lost her?'' Hermione asked soothingly.
"She's not going to take me back, she probably got over me a long time ago." Harry said sadly. "I hurt her Hermione, I humiliated her and I ignored her. She can do much better than me. She'll never forgive me.''
"Well you at least need to prove to her that you aren't an idiot.'' Hermione said smiling, an idea was forming.
"Oh and how am I going to do that, hang around that store everyday until she comes in next?'' Harry asked sarcastically.
"No, but you need to be able to talk to her again, only this time it wouldn't be a shock to you. You'd be prepared for it and so would she." Hermione said smiling.
"And how's that going to happen Herm?''
"Well You still haven't had that housewarming party have you?'' Hermione said grinning as a slow smile started to spread across Harry's face.
"We could invite her, and she'd come and I could apologise and even though she'll never take me back, she might be able to forgive me so we can still be friends. As long as she's in my life in some way, however small I'll be happy. I just want her close to me.'' Harry confessed.
"Well then that's sorted then.'' Hermione said happily, jumping as a loud crack filled the air.
"What's sorted?'' Ron asked cheekily as he appeared in the room. "What are you two up to?''
"We're having a housewarming party soon mate." Harry informed him happily. "So spread the word, invite the team, your family, people from school." Harry said emphasising the word family. "Well I'll best be off now then. I'll leave you two in peace.'' He said winking at Ron, as he too apparated out of Hermione place and straight into the kitchen of his apartment, where he suddenly realised that there was still no food there.
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(A.N HEY guys thanks for the awesome reviews for the last chapter. I loved writing that one. Hope you all enjoy this chapter; the next chapter is going to be fun to write too. We may even see some old favourites!!! Well leave a review Thanx xxxxxxx)
THE PLAN
"I know I can't believe he thought that we were a couple.'' Ginny squealed excitedly down the phone to Colin.
"I know what did he do then? When you told him the truth.'' Colin asked, desperate to know.
"Well he just sort of apologised and left really suddenly, he didn't even take his shopping.'' Ginny said, her excitement ebbing away. "He probably thought I was going to throw myself at him desperate for him to take me back. He probably got scared and ran off.'' Ginny said sadly.
"Well if he knows you at all he should know that you would never do that." Colin said strongly. "You have more respect for yourself than that."
"Yeah." Ginny sighed. "I suppose."
"You didn't do it did you?'' Colin asked horrified.
"Of course I didn't, I just tried to make conversation politely, he was the one acting all weird not me.'' Ginny said defensively. "I wouldn't throw myself at him, I mean I know I still have feelings for him, but I'm not sure if I'm completely over what he did to me. It still hurts Col.''
"I know Gin, I know." Colin sympathised. "And believe me if there was anything I could do to make that hurt go away I'd do it in a heartbeat."
"I know you would.'' Ginny replied softly, Colin was the most loyal friend she had, he got her through her terrible first year at Hogwarts, befriended her when no-one else would and stuck by her when Harry had broken her heart. "You're the best Col. You really are.''
"Yeah I know." Colin joked. "Do you want me to come over?''
"No I'm fine honestly, I just feel… drained I guess. I'll see you tomorrow though.'' Ginny said slowly.
"Ok then Gin, if you're sure.''
"Yeah, bye.''
"Bye Gin." Colin said sadly, as he heard the phone click, telling him that Ginny had gone. He hated to see her sad again. He thought that Harry had hurt her badly, but he had no idea that he still had the power to do this to her, after all these years.
He remembered a time when Harry was all Ginny would talk about, when Harry was the best thing in her life. He also remembered seeing Ginny after Harry had finished with her. She was a mess, her usually shiny and glossy hair was bedraggled and her piercing bright eyes were red and puffy. She cried all night that night, right through to the morning. She cried until she had no more tears to cry, then she sat in silence.
He had hated seeing his friend like that. She deserved better than that. She deserved someone who would treat her like she deserved to be treated, someone who loved her and would do anything for her. She was a great girl she deserved a great guy.
Colin hated Harry at this moment; all the old feelings of idolism, worship and awe had vanished. He had thought Harry was a hero, a good person but how could he be if he could do this to the woman that he supposedly loved.
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"Mione." Ron called "Where are you love?" He had just got back from Quidditch practice and had apparated straight inside his girlfriend's home.
"I'm in the bedroom Ron.'' She called back.
A wide smile spread across his face, this sounded promising. He took his Quidditch cloak off and draped it over the sofa. He walked up the stairs as he started unbuckling his Quidditch gloves and pads.
"What are you doing in the bedroom then Mione?" Ron asked wickedly as he stopped outside the door.
"Nothing." Hermione called back, he could tell she was smiling as she said it. He opened the door quickly and walked in, and he saw his girlfriend standing there in just her silk nightdress, the one that she never wore to bed, the one that she only wore in situations like this.
"Wow!" Ron said quietly, he looked over her slim frame and took in her curves, her hair hung loosely in ringlets around her face, and her skin shone.
She walked up to him slowly and seductively, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing her body into his, she could feel his erection. She started kissing him slowly and gently, tracing her hands up his neck, playing with the fine hairs at the nape of his neck. She kissed his neck and heard him moan, he'd always liked that. She felt his hands snaking down to her waist, where he lifted her effortlessly and carried her over to the bed, kissing her all the time, never breaking contact. He lay her down gently on the bed and looked down on her, she really was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen in his life, and she was his.
He lifted her silk nightdress up over her head, and exposed her small breasts; he started to caress them gently, kissing them softly. He heard a small moan escape her lips, as her hands reached for the top of his trousers; he felt her small hands pull down his trousers as he whipped of his top. He climbed over her on the bed and slid her knickers down over her soft thighs and threw them to the ground.
He slid his throbbing erection inside her, feeling her warm and wet all around him, he groaned as he started moving in and out, deeper and deeper, faster and faster. She called out his name, and watched his face as he smiled.
She arched her hips into his, feeling him go deeper and deeper each time. "Oh Ron!" She called out as she felt her body tense up and a wave of pleasure sweep over her whole body, her fingers that dug deep into his back relaxed and she heard him call out as he let go inside of her. He rolled of her and lay next to her, his arms wrapped possessively around her waist. He looked at her and saw that she was smiling, a thin sheen of sweat covering her body.
"What are you smiling for Miss Granger?'' Ron asked cheekily.
"You're amazing.'' She breathed happily, her smile widening.
"No you're amazing.'' He said back happily. She really was amazing, she was his girl and she was the best.
"What was that?" Hermione said suddenly, sitting up in bed.
"It was just a new position I wanted to try out…" Ron started blushing.
"No not that." Hermione said impatiently. "That was good though.'' She said. "No it sounded like…"
The doorbell rung again.
"Oh who could that be now?" Ron complained lets ignore it. It rung again, and again and again.
"We cant ignore that.'' Hermione said as she started pulling her clothes back on. "It might be important." She said as she pulled a blue t-shirt on and ran down to open the door.
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Harry stood outside a dark blue door; he must've rung the bell about five times already, he pressed the button again impatiently, he really needed to talk to Hermione, she was the only one who knew the truth about what happened in Hogwarts. She didn't know that Harry still had feelings for Ginny; she didn't know that he longed for her touch every night. Even after years of separation he could still feel her laying beside him on some lonely nights. He stuck his hand quickly into his pocket, ensuring that it was still there, that he hadn't lost it. This was all he had left, the one thing he clung to. He pulled the cold shiny blue stone out of his pocket and looked down at it longingly. He remembered all those years ago, when he had had the dream, and the soul stone had been given to him. Hopefully one day he would get to connect it back to Ginny's half, if she still even had it and he would feel complete once again. He heard footsteps on the other side of the door. "Finally" He said as Hermione pulled the door open, he stepped inside hurriedly, shutting the door behind him.
"What's the matter Harry, are you all right?" Hermione asked, seeing the agitated look on her friends face. "You haven't been around for a while?"
Before Harry even had a chance to open his mouth to reply, he saw Ron out of the corner of his eye, walking down the stairs.
"Oh hi, I didn't know you were here." Harry said, mentally cursing himself he should've known that Ron would be there.
"Hey Harry, what's the matter?'' Ron asked curiously.
"Oh nothing really." Harry lied. "I just came over to see if Hermione was ok. You know I haven't seen her much lately.'' Harry said, fidgeting with something in his pocket.
Hermione surveyed Harry through narrowed eyes. He was lying. Something was wrong, something he couldn't tell Ron. There was only one thing this could be about. Ginny. But it couldn't be, Harry had given up on her hadn't he?
"Ron, would you mind staying at mine tonight?'' Hermione asked quickly.
"Definitely not.'' Ron replied quickly, Hermione smiled, he didn't even question as to why she had asked him out of the blue.
"Well if you go and get your things now, you could pick up some food and wine for us to have later.'' Hermione said sweetly, knowing that Ron would spend ages trying to do shopping, he never could decide which desert he wanted most. This would leave her with plenty of time to talk to Harry.
"Sure Mione, I better be going then." He said winking, knowing what he had in store for him that night. "See you tomorrow mate." He said to Harry before he apparated. Harry smiled gratefully at Hermione.
"So Harry what's the matter?'' Hermione said. "Really?''
"I saw her today Herm." Harry said, looking directly in Hermione's eyes. "I saw Ginny."
"Well what happened?" Hermione said excitedly. "Did she see you?"
"Yeah but I wish she didn't. I acted like a complete idiot." Harry admitted.
"I'm sure you didn't Harry, tell me exactly what happened. Don't leave anything out.'' Hermione instructed, ushering Harry over to the sofa and prompting him to take a seat.
"Well here goes. I decided to go shopping because Ron had eaten everything in our apartment, but I went to this little store on the outskirts of a small village to avoid…. Well you know… people looking at me." Harry said feeling stupid. He looked up at Hermione but she just nodded, prompting him to continue. "Well anyway, I was just picking up a few things, looking around and I saw this woman with long red shiny hair, and my heart stopped. I didn't think that it could be her, but she turned around and it was. It was her, just as beautiful as ever. I got scared so I started to back away, praying that she wouldn't notice me. I didn't want to have to try and get over her again.'' Harry said slowly looking up at Hermione.
"I didn't know that you still loved Ginny. I knew you still cared for her but I thought you'd given up.'' Hermione said inquisitively.
"So did I." Harry admitted honestly. "Well anyway as I was backing away I walked straight into this lady and toppled her trolley, well obviously she was going to notice me after that."
"So what happened then?'' Hermione asked, enthralled by the story.
"Well she came over to me and started making conversation, and I asked her how things were with her and Colin…"
"But she's not with Colin, Harry he's gay!"
"Well I wish someone would've told me that, because the only reason I haven't tried to get her back is because I thought she was happy with Colin. I didn't want to ruin that."
"I thought you knew Harry. Everyone does. But you haven't been around the Weasley's very often lately, actually you've never really been around since we left school."
"I just didn't want to run into her. I can't help how I feel; every time I see her I go weak. I've loved her for years Hermione. I can't help how I feel, I just thought that if she was with Colin there was no point in me telling her why I did what I did in school. It wouldn't make a difference.'' Harry said forlornly.
"So what did you say when she told you that she was with Colin?'' Hermione pressed.
"Nothing, I mumbled something about having to leave and I apparated straight here." Harry said blushing. "I panicked, I was in shock, I didn't know what to do, and I just left her standing there. She must think I'm an idiot.''
"I'm sure she doesn't Harry."
"Well she should because I am. I'm a bloody fool Hermione. I've lost the woman of my dreams because I was a fool."
"What makes you think that you've lost her?'' Hermione asked soothingly.
"She's not going to take me back, she probably got over me a long time ago." Harry said sadly. "I hurt her Hermione, I humiliated her and I ignored her. She can do much better than me. She'll never forgive me.''
"Well you at least need to prove to her that you aren't an idiot.'' Hermione said smiling, an idea was forming.
"Oh and how am I going to do that, hang around that store everyday until she comes in next?'' Harry asked sarcastically.
"No, but you need to be able to talk to her again, only this time it wouldn't be a shock to you. You'd be prepared for it and so would she." Hermione said smiling.
"And how's that going to happen Herm?''
"Well You still haven't had that housewarming party have you?'' Hermione said grinning as a slow smile started to spread across Harry's face.
"We could invite her, and she'd come and I could apologise and even though she'll never take me back, she might be able to forgive me so we can still be friends. As long as she's in my life in some way, however small I'll be happy. I just want her close to me.'' Harry confessed.
"Well then that's sorted then.'' Hermione said happily, jumping as a loud crack filled the air.
"What's sorted?'' Ron asked cheekily as he appeared in the room. "What are you two up to?''
"We're having a housewarming party soon mate." Harry informed him happily. "So spread the word, invite the team, your family, people from school." Harry said emphasising the word family. "Well I'll best be off now then. I'll leave you two in peace.'' He said winking at Ron, as he too apparated out of Hermione place and straight into the kitchen of his apartment, where he suddenly realised that there was still no food there.
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(A.N HEY guys thanks for the awesome reviews for the last chapter. I loved writing that one. Hope you all enjoy this chapter; the next chapter is going to be fun to write too. We may even see some old favourites!!! Well leave a review Thanx xxxxxxx)