Chapter 22: The Knight Bus...
Harry waited outside the bathroom for Ginny to finish. She opened the door and shook her head at Harry. He must know now, Ginny thought. Harry smiled at her, his cheeks flushed red as he mumbled an apology.
"It doesn't matter now Harry, what's done is done!" Ginny said acidly
"I really didn't mean to!" Harry replied smiling.
Ginny melted as he smiled. She couldn't stay angry at him for very long, no matter how much she wanted to. "So, are you ready to go?" Ginny asked
"Nearly. I'll meet you at the front door" Harry smiled again as he entered the bathroom.
She struggled at the thought of bursting in on Harry in the bathroom, but thought better of it. Ginny walked down the stairs, glancing every now and then at her shaking hands. She didn't know why but she felt more scared of telling Harry then what she was about telling her parents and brothers. Harry came down the stairs and stopped infront of Ginny. He put his arm out and Ginny took it. They both walked a few blocks talking about school and Quidditch when they both decided to catch the Knight Bus to Diagon Alley. Harry got his wand out once they reached a desserted alley way. When the Knight Bus arrived, Harry paid Stan while Ginny found two seats up the top where they could get some privacy. Ginny thought now was a better time then any to talk. Harry took aseat beside Ginny and gripped the arms of his chair, knowing full well how rough a ride on the Knight Bus can be.
"Stan said there will be a fair few other people they have to drop off before us" said Harry
"Good because I need to tell you something" Ginny replied
Harry just nodded his head, not wanting to let on to Ginny that he already knew. Ginny took a deep breath in, "Harry, you know what happened on Christmas Eve?" Ginny asked
Harry nodded his head again as Ginny took another deep breath in.
"Well, um, you see, um, please don't be angry but um, well..." Ginny paused, "Ok, Harry I'm pregnant!"
Silence fell upon them for a moment.
"Harry, please talk to me" Ginny pleaded
He looked into Ginny's chocolate eyes and smiled,"So, have you got any names picked out?"
"I'm being serious here!" Ginny replied
"So was I!"
"Really? You're not angry?"
"Why would I be?" Harry answered
Ginny let out a sigh of relief, "I don't know. I either expected you to run or react like Ron" Ginny giggled
Harry smiled at Ginny cheekily, "It's a good thing then that I'm not your brother! The way I see it, is this baby is yours and not Dean's"
"Exactly! That's how I feel too! I'm glad you understand Harry." Ginny leaned her head on his shoulder. Harry wrapped one arm around her shoulders and with the other hand, he laced his fingers into hers.