Just Old Friends
Chapter 35: After the Ceremony
Harry noticed Ginny sitting alone under the oak tree. His mind was swimming with the memories of himself sitting under it with Luna. He shook his head clearing away the image and headed towards it.
"Mind if I join you?"
She smiled patting the ground next to her and he dropped down beside her. She had small tears playing in her eyes and he felt the urge to wrap his arms around her, but he held back.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing, just thinking."
"What about?"
Her eyes shifted to meet his and he saw all the raw emotion there. It was a sad day filled with the memories of death.
"Think about all the people who have sat in this spot, most are dead now. I just was thinking about the good times they had and what their lives were like."
He moved closer talking her into his arms and she let him dropping her head onto his shoulder gently.
"Ginny I bet they all had wonderful times."
"But what if –"
"We can't live our lives by what ifs, it would drive us all mad trust me I tried. What if Voldemort hadn't have come after my parents? What if they had told Dumbledore about switching keepers? What if Sirius hadn't have died? What if I hadn't defeated Voldemort? What if Luna lived? I used to ask myself those and you know what?"
"What?"
"I wanted to be back in the coma so I could stop thinking what if."
She laughed warmly and he felt her poke him in the side.
"You make me laugh Mr Potter."
"I like watching you laugh Miss Weasley."
Her eyes moved to his and without realising they moved closer before either knew it their lips were gently pressing together. It was only a moment before she pulled back.
"I'm sorry I shouldn't –"
Harry didn't let her finish as his lips again took hers, he felt her surprise but quickly that wore off as her arms slipped around him and she deepened the kiss.
A whoop from behind them broke them apart and turning slightly they found Neville and Hermione smiling at them. Hermione had a twinkle in her eye as she spoke up.
"Who would have thought it nearly ten years after they first met Ginny gets her kiss."
Neville laughed as Hermione sat down with them and they looked around as students moved into the school.
"Where's Ron?"
Hermione looked at Ginny and pointed towards the door to the school.
"They all went inside already we came to look for you two."
Ginny moved closer to Hermione and they huggled together whispering about something so Harry stood up and moved closer to Neville.
"Bout time mate."
"You're telling me."
"Wanna go get some food?"
Harry nodded and as they were about to leave Ginny stood up taking his hand and a smile spread up his face. The four headed inside but just before they got into the school Ginny stopped and brought him close to her.
"Can I kiss you again?"
He didn't answer as he took her lips gently with his. He liked the way that she felt against him and knew that he wasn't going to let her get away. However their kiss was cut short with a scream.
Pulling apart they saw Robin standing just inside the doors her eyes full of tears.
"I hate you aunt Ginny, you stole my boyfriend."
Hey everyone I know it's been a while but with my exams and not being able to access this site it's been a nightmare. Anyway I just want to say that this chapter hasn't been beta read so if you find any mistakes let me know.
Oh I just noticed I have 200 reviews for this story, than you to everyone that has reviewed any chapter it makes writing this seem all worth while.
Annie how are you hun. I thought about waiting for you to beta this chapter but after checking it there isn't too much to it. Anyway if you could beta chapter 36 when you're better that will be good.
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