Chapter Ten: You're My Special Girl

Once his arm went round her waist she gripped his shoulders. Without warning he pulled away and stepped back causing her hands to drop. She opened her eyes slowly her heart beating frantically. "Why did I have to kiss you?" He asked eyeing her as she touched her lips trying to figure it all out.

"I'm trying to figure it out," she said softly as she brushed her hair back behind her ear.

He furrowed his brow a bit, "figure what out?"

She smiled weakly. "My heart, Harry," she said.

"Your heart," he said as she nodded.

She took out her wand. "My heart can't belong to two people Harry," she said softly. "I'll have to choose one day," she said as she twirled it.

"You love him?" He asked again his voice cracking.

She shook her head, "I never said-"

"You just did," he said cutting her off in a bitter tone. "Something about your heart and two people. Unless there two other people I haven't a clue about then you just lied."

"No," she said shaking her head before sighing in defeat. "I don't know. I'm tired, half the things I just said don't come to mind to me-"

He ran a hand threw his hair and pinched the bridge of his nose. He's tired, annoyed, frustrated…because of you, she thought bitterly as she looked to the ground. He sighed a moment later causing her to look up a bit. "If you won't tell me the truth, admit it to yourself." He said. "Or do it for Lillian," he added. "I won't stay if you choose Malfoy. I won't be able to take it." He said and met her eye. They shined with pride and a hint of concern.

"I love you," he said. "You know, I love you. I'll do anything to have you be happy. But to see you with Malfoy would kill. Much as I love Lillian I wouldn't be able to take it if you choose him, Gin." He closed his eyes as if the thought pained him. "Go home and say hello for Lillian for me."

She swallowed and blinked her eyes as tears formed. She nodded mutely and breathed in a shaky breath. Without a word she apparated back home. Once arriving she fell over and someone caught her. She looked up and sobbed. "We heard you and Harry earlier," her father said gently as he held her close. "Come on, let's bring you to bed."

Her father gripped her shoulders and helped her up the stairs as she leaned onto him and felt tears roll down her cheeks. Sobs wracked her body and sounded through the house as she placed a hand over her mouth trying to make her self shut up. "I- I'm so confused, daddy." She said as she reached her door.

He sighed and rubbed her arms gently. "We'll talk in the morning."

She nodded and kissed her father's cheek. "I love you, daddy," she said hugging him. He patted her back and opened the door to her room once he let go.

"I love you too, Gin," he said smiling softly. "Now, bed," he said sternly causing her to smile.

After he shut the door he walked up the stairs while he rubbed his neck. It's never easy to have a child and find out at a young age she had one too. He paused as he neared his room. His wife was back to sleep—although she had gone reluctantly after hearing Harry and Ginny fight –and he couldn't face her just yet. He walked over to the bathroom. Turning the sink faucet a whish of water came out.

Touching it gingerly with his fingertips he felt the cold sting him. He molded his fingers so they formed a cupped shape and placed it under. It ran into his hands and overflowed immediately. As he bended over in front of the sink a bit he splashed the water onto his face. He turned off the faucet and spit some of the water that came into his mouth. It felt like the water was eating his skin and waking him up.

Grabbing a hand towel he wiped his face and stared at himself in the mirror. His cheery face looked sad and tortured that moment. He shook his head and looked away. He hated that Malfoy boy. He hated his family. He hated who he was. Most of all he hated how he treated his daughter so badly.

Gritting his teeth at the thought of his daughter in tears he walked back into his room. His wife slept peacefully. Her lips parted as her arms were tucked under her pillow. Her red hair fanned out behind and touched the pillow. He smiled slightly and hoped with all his heart that his daughter would love someone as much as he loved Molly. But also hope that they would love her and respect her right back.

It was noon when Harry rose from his living room chair. He had barely moved from that spot. Watching Muggle television for pointless hours as he thought about Ginny.

His eyes were tired, his body ached, and his stomach grumbled in angry hunger. It didn't seem to matter though as he scratched his chin and stood achingly from his chair. Ginny would choose Malfoy. He knew it in his heart she would.

Shaking his head slightly he didn't want to think about that right then and there. He got up and grabbed the bottom of his shirt before pulling it over his head and throwing it on the floor. Taking off his glasses for a moment her rubbed his eyes and placed it back on. He needed a shower because there was always a slight chance Ginny would choose otherwise.

There was a light tapping at her window as Ginny stared down at her daughter. She had been sitting there for the past two hours trying to figure out what was she going to do. She loved Harry. She hated Malfoy…right?

"Alright!" Ginny said in anger as she got up from her seat. Lillian looked up wearily from her curled position. She hadn't been sleeping but not quite awake either. Ginny smiled slightly at her and opened the window. An eagle flew in and perched on the chair to Ginny's desk.

"Birdie," she heard Lillian said softly as her daughter rolled over.

Ginny smiled softly at her daughter's back before looking at the eagle. It stuck out its foot and seemed to glare at her. She glared right back before untying the letter. It flew off quickly as Ginny held the letter. But it flew off to fast as the claw of it dug into her skin. Ginny moaned softly as the cut bled. She pursed her lip and cursed mentally at the bird. Grabbing her wand she cleaned the blood and healed the cut.

Glaring out the window she closed it and opened the letter angrily. She rolled her eyes at who it was: Malfoy.

Ginevra,

Your job starts at three o'clock this afternoon. The child you'll teach is Kailey Zabini. Be here at the Manor.

-Draco Malfoy

She crumpled it in disgust and threw it out. She looked up at the clock. It was twelve thirty. She closed her eyes tiredly before heading over to Lillian and shaking her awake. Lillian whined and kicked her leg in anger. "Lillian," Ginny said sternly as Lillian cried out and tried to get away from her mother. Her gray eyes opened once Ginny had called out her name and she pouted.

"I don wanna wake up," she said in a teary voice.

Ginny shook her head. "I have to head to work soon," she said lifting Lillian up. "You need a shower and food before mum can get ready to go to work."

Lillian yawned and rubbed her eyes as she curled into her mother's arms. "Do I go?"

"No," she said. She entered the bathroom and smiled at Lillian. "Want to head to Harry's?"

Lillian grinned, "Okay," she said as Ginny put her onto the floor and started to undress her.

"Good," Ginny said breathing out a sigh as she ran the water.
"Mum, please," Ginny begged. Lillian was in the living room with her father as Ginny was in the kitchen with her mother. She had taken a shower and wore simple Muggle clothing: jeans and a t-shirt. "I don't want to see Harry."

Her mum huffed as she stopped cleaning the breakfast dishes and turned to her daughter. "No, Ginny you are nineteen years old! Face your problems!" Her mother said tiredly. "You're bound to talk to Harry sometime or later!"

Ginny sulked and sighed before bowing her head. "Yes, mum," she said as a twinge of fear came at the thought of seeing Harry after what happened earlier.

"Good," her mum said before kissing Ginny's bowed head softly. "Be careful at work," her mum said before turning to continue with the dishes. Ginny sighed before tying her hair back into a low ponytail. When she came into the living room Lillian ran over and hid behind her legs.

"Mummy! Grandpa a monster!" She squealed as her father came around and attacked her. She screamed before laughing. Ginny shook her head turning and looked at her father.

He stopped tickling her and grinned. "I could take care of her, you know. You don't have to bring him to Harry."

Ginny face lit up, "really?"

He nodded as she heard her mother. "Arthur! Don't you dare! Ginny has to learn to take care of herself!"

He sighed heavily and picked up Lillian. "Sorry, Gin," he said shrugging his shoulders as he handed Lillian to Ginny.

Ginny smiled as Lillian waved at her Grandpa, "it's alright. See you, both!"

"Bye bye, Grandpa!" Lillian said and Ginny grinned over at her.

"Blow grandpa a kiss," Ginny said poking Lillian's belly.

Lillian blew her grandpa a clumsy kiss that ended with a loud smooching sound. Ginny laughed as her father blew one right back. Ginny turned and headed over to the fireplace. Here comes my first adventure for today, she thought as she took the floo. "Harry Potter's," she shouted before throwing the floo.

Once she landed at her destination she stepped out from the fireplace. She heard sounds come from the living room. She walked over and furrowed her brow as the tele- tela- something was on and Harry was nowhere.

She felt Lillian struggle against her grip and Ginny stared. "What are you doing?"

"Unkle Harry!" Lillian shouted as she finally escaped and ran behind Ginny.

Ginny turned as Harry's laugh filled the small living room. "Hey Lil's," he said tickling her lightly causing Lillian to giggle lightly. Ginny watched with a small smile as Lillian touched his lip.

"What happen?" She asked.

Harry grinned sheepishly, "got into a small fight." Ginny rolled her eyes at the word 'small' but was glad when neither noticed.

Ginny laughed as Lillian leaned over and kissed his lip quickly and said, "all better!"

Harry eyes widened slightly before laughing. "Thanks Lil's," he said. "Feels great," he said before looking over at Ginny. His eyes went over and green met brown. She straightened up and gave a meek smile. "Hey," he said softly.

"Hey," she returned as she shifted her weight. "You don't mind, do you? I have to head to work and-"

"Work?" He asked. "I didn't know you worked."

Ginny shrugged before looking down. "I got a…job. Teaching."

"That's great," she heard him say. "I'll love to take care of Lil's."

Ginny looked up and smiled slightly as Lillian tugged on Harry's hair, "I'm hungry, Unkle Harry."

Ginny smiled a bit more shaking her head, "she just ate. Must be some of Ron's genes."

Harry grinned at Lillian. "Go to the kitchen and I'll be there in a second."

Lillian nodded and grabbed Harry's hand once she hit the ground. "I love you, Unkle Harry," she said grinning proudly. Ginny heart almost gave out as Harry smiled back.

"Love you too, Lil's. You're my special girl, after all." He said pinching her cheek in a caring manner.

Lillian grinned and looked at her mum. "I'm a special girl, mum!" She said smugly as she turned and skipped off to the kitchens.

Ginny closed her eyes for a moment before opening them. Harry was staring at her intently. She swallowed. "I better head to work."

He nodded and she shifted her weight before grabbing her wand. "Lillian will be here when you get back," he said. She nodded and forced a smile before Apparating away.
Author's Note: Still have a writers block...but it's longer! Next is Kailey Zabini. Also, I might not post for a while because I have to head from MASS to Chicargo to look for homes... : (

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