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Chapter 5 School

"Our final year at Hogwarts."

"Mum." Ginny groaned as her mother sniffled on Platform 9 ¾.

"My little girl…almost all grown up." Arthur Weasley said, his voice cracking with emotion.

"I best get on the train." Ginny said quickly before both her parents lost it totally. They nodded and waved as she walked down the platform and boarded the train.

Dear Draco,

It's strange to be at Hogwarts without you, Hermione, Harry and Ron. I don't really have any close friends in my year, but it's all right. More time for studying so I can get good marks.

The first Hogsmeade weekend is at the end of October. Will you be able to come?

I hope Healer Training is going well. Write me soon. I miss you so much.

Love, Ginny

Dear Ginny,

Healer Training is going well. It's so fascinating. I'm learning such a lot. Hogwarts really teaches nothing about the healing arts aside from a few potions. Dumbledore should change the curriculum.

I miss you too. I will, I think, be able to make it to Hogsmeade to see you. What time do you want to meet?

Harry says hello, he just came in to get me for dinner. Auror Training is kicking his ass. (It is not, Ginny, don't believe him – Harry)

I'll write again later when I'm not being bothered by my little cousin.

Love, Draco

Ginny was walking towards Hogsmeade when she saw Draco in the distance. The sunlight reflected on his silver blond hair. She broke into a run.

"I missed you!" She shouted as she leaped into his arms.

"I missed you too." Draco murmured into her hair. "I saw you running a few miles away."

"I…I couldn't….just walk…when I could run." Ginny gasped, breathless from her dash into Draco's embrace. She hugged him for a moment longer before separating reluctantly. She knew he wasn't very comfortable with public displays of affection. They started walking towards the tea shop for lunch. When Draco reached over and grasped Ginny's hand, she smiled to herself but didn't say a word.

"Do you have a lot of homework this weekend?" Ginny asked as they sat down at a table by the window.

"Just a few papers." Draco answered. "How about you?"

"The same." Ginny smiled. "I wrote out the schedule for the Quidditch games. You don't have to come, but I thought if you weren't swamped with training…"

"I'd like that. Ron, Hermione and Harry want to come too." Draco said quietly. "Would that be all right for a game or two?"

"Of course. That'd be fun. Just as long as I do get a little alone time with you as well."

"I miss you."

"I miss you too."

They spent the rest of tea chatting about everything and nothing.

"Want to take a walk?" Draco asked as Ginny finished eating a scone.

"Mm." She answered.

Draco threw a handful of coins on the table and stood up. He held his hand out to her. She stood and took it with a smile.

"I'm so glad you came today." She said tightening her grip on his hand.

"Me too."

The rest of the school year passed quickly. Draco was able to come for every Quidditch game in addition to every Hogsmeade weekend. Harry joked that Draco's owl was going to have to be retired soon because of all the flying back and forth it did between Hogwarts and Windy Corner.