Just Old Friends
Chapter 36: Problems
The girl spun around and was back in the castle before either could react. Harry felt his mouth drop at what had been said and Ginny was battling not to laugh. They looked at each other and Ginny took a step backwards.
"I better go find Robin and talk to her."
He nodded as she left and he followed behind. The castle was full of life there were people everywhere dancing and laughing and he spotted Ron over in a corner with Bill and Charlie stuffing their faces.
Pushing his way through the crowds he made it to them and smiled as he took a sausage roll from Ron's plate. The three men looked at him and he could see Ron's eyebrow twitching in the way it did when he was trying not to laugh.
"Okay, what's so funny guys?"
Bill grinned widely and leaned over to him
"What shade is that?"
"I don't know what you mean?"
Charlie wrapped his arm around his brothers shoulder and laughed heartily
"I'd say that its plum, but I think Harry's more strawberry."
"What are you talking about?"
Ron leaned in close to Harry allowing his arm to rest around his shoulders.
"The shade of lipstick you're wearing. Do you really think he's strawberry? I would have said a ruby red would have suited him better."
The three brothers burst out laughing and Harry felt the colour attack his cheeks as he shook his head at them.
"Busted right?"
Ron slugged his arm and grinned.
"Totally. So you and Gin then…?"
Harry laughed as he took a cocktail sausage from Ron's plate at the same time that Bill took a sandwich. Harry didn't answer as Percy came up next to them and looked at the three men.
"My daughter has just run in crying, would you care to explain Harry?"
"I didn't do anything!"
Charlie's smile faded as he looked between his brother and Harry before he spoke up.
"Harry, what happened?"
"She saw me and Ginny together and got upset and ran off after yelling at Gin."
Percy grinned slightly shaking his head.
"What is it with you and young Weasley women Potter; you got to break their hearts."
"Do you think I should go talk to her Percy?"
"No, Penelope is trying to comfort her and Ginny was there with Hermione."
He nodded as he turned he saw Remus standing with Hagrid and with a wave to the Weasley he headed towards them, but before he reached them a hand reached out and pulled him through the crowd.
"Hermione, what are you doing?"
"Taking you somewhere?"
"Hermione I know you love me as much as I love you, but I've told you before not in public; Ron will find out."
She hit him on the arm as she pushed him through the door into the Entrance Hall. Sitting on the marble staircase was Penelope her arm around her daughter and Ginny on the other side. Hermione dragged him over to the women.
"See Robin look Harry doesn't hate you he's come to see you."
"I'm sorry, Uncle Harry."
She had her bottom lip stuck out and he smiled gently at the girl.
"It's alright Robin, are you okay?"
"Yes, Uncle Harry."
She sniffed and looked at the people around her.
"Uncle Harry, are you going to marry Aunty Ginny?"
The three women turned to look at him as his eyes bulged he didn't know what to say he couldn't answer that and the women around must have been able to see the panic in his face as they started laughing.
"Robin, Harry and I are taking things slowly, we're not getting married. But your Uncle Ron is in three months."
Then Ginny stood up and moved towards Harry taking his hand in hers.
"You okay Harry you look like you've seen a ghost?"
"Does Nearly Headless Nick count?"
He pointed behind her and she turned as Robin screamed they smiled as Nick moved towards them.
"Harry my boy, it's been a while, and look at you two. My, my… don't you two belong together! Reminds me of your father; it seems you both have a soft spots for redheads."
He was gone through the wall into the hall before anything else could be said and Harry saw Hermione and Penelope take Robin back into the hall. He let his arms fall around Ginny's waist pulling her close.
"This redhead is mine."
"And who told you that?"
He kissed her gently and pulled her back into the hall together.
Okay guys sorry about the wait for this chapter I've been a little busy but its ready now. I have to say that this story is nearly drawing to an end, there's only six chapters left. But on the bright side I've already started working on a squeal.
Yamikeckley Yeah it did take a while to get them together but that's what this story was about, coming to term with ones past so that you are able to live in the future. I promise that the squeal is much more about Harry and Ginny being together.
Brilliant author thanks so much I'm glad that you like this story.
Elmire No I didn't know that the last one was good, it all depends on who is reading it, although I'm glad that you found it a good chapter. Hopefully you'll like this one.
Ron Lover 2005 I'm glad you laughed at the last chapter; you're the only one to say anything about Robin. I like her reaction it's a typical little girl's reaction when they find somebody that they draw on, it's the curse of a Potter and a Weasley :D
Annie yeah don't worry the whole chapter thing is now sorted, and I've sent you the next two to beta read and then I'll only have three more chapters for you (so then you can get a look at G&I)
Chica91 yeah I've actually finished university for the year my last exam was last Friday but now I'm working so many hours because people are on holiday and everything so I get to do cover work, but its all good.
Anyway the next chapter will probably be next middle of next week and that's just because of my work schedule I don't think I'll be able to get on before.
So now why not hit that little button that says review and give it a go
Kris