Chapter 25: Air...

Once arriving at Number 12 Grimmauld Place, Harry was greeted a tight hug but not by the redhead he was hoping for. Mrs Weasley was in tears and started to squeeze him tighter.

"Oh I don't know what I would of done if weren't there Harry!"

Mrs Weasley gave him one more squeeze then let go and directed her ranting towards Ginny "Don't you ever do that again young lady! Out for some air! You were so lucky that you took Harry with you! Don't you ever do that agan you hear!"

"Um Mrs Weasley, it was Ginny who got herself out of it-"

Mrs Weasley turned back towards Harry "I don't care Harry. She could of gotten herself into some serious trouble! Now go and join Ron and Hermione in the kitchen. I've organised some food for you.Your father, Bill, Charlie, Percy, the twins and myselk all have to be off and we may not be back until Monday night. We need to do some things for the Order. Your attack wasn't the only one today."

Ginny and Harry nodded then Mrs Weasley grabbed them both and gave them a quick hug before apparating with a large 'POP'. The new couple entered the kitchen to find Ron holding a crying Hermione in his arms.

Ron lifted his head to see who had walked in "Harry! Ginny!"

Hermione turned, and run towards Ginny and hugged her, "Oh thank Merlin you are OK!" Hermione cried

"Hermione...remember...air...needed!" Ginny gasped.

Hermione seemed to ignore what Ginny said and squeezed her tighter, "I was so worried when I heard you two had been attacked too!"

"I think you should let go of my girlfriend before she turns blue Hermione!" Harry laughed then realised what he had just called Ginny.

"Oh sorry Ginny. I was just glad to see that you are OK!" Hermione let go but still held Ginny's hand's.

"Thanks Hermione but it wasn't much of an attack" Ginny replied

"What do you mean?" Hermione asked

"Well, it was only Wormtail and Ginny didn't even need my help" Harry glanced at Ginny and smiled. He seemed relieved that both Hermione and Ron didn't seem to notice his little slip of the tongue.

"Hang on the moment! What did you say a moment ago about Ginny?" Ron asked, glaring at Harry.

"Oh that Ginny didn't need any help-" Harry replied but was stopped short

"No you daft idiot, what did you call Ginny when Hermione was hugging her?" Ron's face had become as red as his hair.

"Shit! Caught out! Ok, I called her my girlfriend" Harry said

"Oh..." Ron paused

"Are you serious?" Hermione asked

"yeah" Harry and Ginny said in unison.

"You told him?" Hermione asked Ginny

"Yep"

"Oh that is wonderful! I'm so happy!" Hermione gave Ginny another large hug

"Mione...air!"

"Oh sorry. I'm so pleased that you two finally got your act together!"

Harry looked at Ron "Are you OK mate?"

"Yeah peachey Harry! Can I have a word with you?" Ron asked then walked out into the hallway.

"I really didn't want to tell you this way Ron."

"Shut it Harry! I can't believe this. You know Ginny's state and how it happened but you had to be selfish! She's my little sister and she is pregnant! How dare you!"

"Have you ever asked Ginny what she wants?" Harry yelled back

"No but-"

"Well maybe you should then! She's not a baby anymore. If anything she is more mature then any of us!"

"But she's my sister and she's pregnant" Ron replied, realising that his point was becoming weaker and weaker.

"And I would never do anything to hurt her. I love her too much Ron"

"You love her?"

"Yeah I do." Harry paused "Why do I have a feeling that I've had this conversation before?" Harry said thinking of his conversation with the twins.

"Well if you hurt her, I will personally make sure that I kill you with my own hands, got it?"

"Yeah Ron, I get it"

"Good! Now let's eat!" Ron finished