AN: Some people have been asking some pretty valid questions so I'm gonna answer them first ok? Firstly, I know Dumbledore's dead but I am in complete denial! So in my story, he's alive ok? If you don't like that, don't read it! Another thing, I've already said that I made a mistake in asking about Harry's Secret Santa (read my AN last chapter!) so please stop bugging me about that ok? Finally, thank you for all my reviewers! 41 reviews and still counting!

RECAP: "Yup. Hey are you doing anything special this Hogsmeade weekend? Cos' I think we single people should spend it together!" said Harry, trying to sound as cool as he could, while inside he was vomiting.

"I think that's a good idea," said Ginny.

The next few days were hectic. Harry had lost no time in telling Hermione about him having a date with Ginny.

"But that's great!" Hermione had exclaimed, "You have to tell me everything ok?"

"Of course,' Harry replied, "But Hermione, what about Ron? How will he take the fact that I'm dating his younger sister?"

"Don't worry about Ron,' said Hermione firmly, "You enjoy yourself. I'll deal with Ron!"

Harry had also been getting harried requests from various people about re-shuffling the Secret Santa thing. Dean Thomas had come to him worriedly and said, "Harry I know that Parvati's my Secret Santa! Lavender told me!"

"Sorry Dean, but it's too late to change. These things happen!" Harry had told him, sighing in exasperation.

He was so pre-occupied he didn't even worry too much about his date with Ginny and all the tensions that come with it, like what do I wear, what do I give her, where will we go, what will I say, all that rubbish.

When Saturday finally arrived, Harry awoke and went straight to Hermione's room, desperately in need of advice. Hermione spent the next half an hour advising him and telling him to relax.

"Hermione what are you and Ron going to do, when we're like, on our date?" asked Harry suddenly.

"Oh um... I don't know… wait for you guys in the Three Broomsticks or something," said Hermione going pink.

Harry smiled knowingly at her and said, "Well good luck. Hope Ron doesn't ruin it!"

The two went down for breakfast and met up with Ron. After breakfast, Harry went up to shower and change before he met Ginny in the Great Hall.

The two of them set out to Hogsmeade, talking easily as thought they were still with Ron and Hermione. When they reached the village, Harry asked, "So where do you want to go?"

"Um… I don't know. I know you don't want to go to Madam Puddifoot's," she winked at him, "and I don't really want to go to the Three Broomsticks either. Anyway Ron and Hermione are going to be there and I really wouldn't want to butt in!"

They both laughed and then decided to go to the new café called "Wizard's Corner". They went in and ordered some coffee and cakes. As they waited for their order to come, they started talking again. They talked of things like Quidditch and school. Then the topic changed to Hermione and Ron.

"Those two are such idiots. They've liked each other for ages now and they're still not spilling the beans!" said Ginny.

"Yea I know, talk about annoying! Still hopefully today they'll have made some progress!" said Harry.

They continued talking and Harry grew more and more relaxed. He even started feeling more confident. "I can do this," he thought to himself. One of Ginny's hands was holding her coffee cup and the other was resting on the table. Before Harry realized what he was doing, he reached over and grabbed her hand. Ginny went slightly pink but didn't pull away. They held hands for a while; then Ginny suggested, "getting out of here".

They walked down the street, still hand in hand, and there was a comfortable silence. All of a sudden a slight drizzle came down. Harry pulled Ginny under a large tree for shelter. Under the tree, they were much closer. Ginny's back was against Harry's front and leant in closer. Then she turned around so they were face to face, their noses only inches apart. Before Harry could stop himself, or re consider, he was kissing her.

They kissed with passion and longing, and Harry could tell that Ginny wanted him as much as he wanted her. They kissed, and as if by magic, the drizzle stopped and the sun came back out. Ginny pulled away first, gasping. They looked at each other and then went in again, for a second kiss, as fiery and passionate as the last one.

Meanwhile back at the Three Broomsticks, Ron and Hermione were having a less successful time. They had drunk their butterbeers in silence for a while, and then Ron had asked casually what Hermione and Harry did up in their common room. Hermione, ignoring the sexual interpretation of that, answered, "Nothing much, we're only in there enough to plan the dance, and to sleep and bathe."

"Ok… so um, what did you get from your Secret Santa last?" asked Ron, changing the subject abruptly.

"Uh, a wand-case," answered Hermione, feeling that Ron was acting rather suspiciously.

"Oh cool. You have a pretty cool Secret Santa, sending you jewellery and what not," said Ron, "they must really like you."

"What are you getting at Ron?" asked Hermione, raising her eyebrows.

"Nothing, but what if this dream Secret Santa turns out to be Neville or someone?" said Ron.

"And what's wrong with Neville, Ron?" asked Hermione coldly.

"Nothing, I never said there was. But he's not the type who gives people jewellery!" said Ron.

"Oh really, then who is?" Hermione had a steely look in her eyes.

"I donno, someone like Harry maybe?" said Ron, now wanting to get out of this

conversation.

"As a matter of fact, Ron Weasley, I know for a fact that Harry does not have me. And why are asking all these things? Are you jealous Ron?" asked Hermione.

"Jealous? Who're you kidding?" stuttered Ron, his face turning pink, "I'm just saying that your Secret Santa must really admire you, I'm not jealous!

"You know what? Forget it. Let's get back to Hogwarts!" said Hermione with a final glare at Ron.

AN: So it's getting better right? I'm getting the hang of this! The dance will be coming up soon, as well! Will our two love birds get together before then? Don't forget to review and tell me what you think!