Chapter Thirteen - I Love You

Ron, Harry, and Hermione sat on the porch of Harry and Hemrione's new home.

"You haven't mentioned anything to them," Harry asked Ron, "have you?"

"Of course not. They're too busy with each other to care about what's happenin' around them. I'm worried Harry," Ron sighed.

"Why don't you just let them be?" Hermione asked.

"She'll be in danger," Harry shook his head. "We have to tell them."

"Just... Just tell Malfoy. Forget Ginny."

"But Ron-"

"She can't know. Ever." Ron gave them a warning look. They nodded in defeat.

"We've just got to hope we're not too late."

Though Voldemort was gone and the world was at peace, the three best sat there looking grim. It was as if Voldemort was back and they'd lost the fight.

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"Do we really have to be out here now? It's burning hot," Draco complained as he stood under a tree watching Ginny pick flowers.

"Cheer up will you?" Ginny replied as she ran past him.

"Yeah, well it's a bit hard when you're roasting like a chicken."

"You're over exaggerating."

"Hmph."

She walked over and tucked a flower behind his ear. She laughed at the scowl on his face.

"Oh lighten up," she grinned. "You look rather pretty."

He continued to scowl. As soon as she turned he broke into a grin and began to tickle her. They both fell to the grass, laughing. Finally, Draco stopped tickling her and let her continue picking flowers. He watched her closely, smiling.

It was when she bent down to pick up a flower and stood with it in her hair that he realized she was someone he wanted to spend his life with. It didn't cross his mind they'd only been on a couple of dates. Now he knew that those feelings were. It was love. He loved her.

"Hey," she ran back to him, "are you okay? You've got this-"

"I love you," Draco said as he stood.

Ginny stared at him. "What?"

"I love you," he repeated. He was smiling now. "I love you."

Ginny was faintly smiling. She couldn't believe what he was saying, but it made her feel warm and beyond happy. He didn't know it yet, but she loved him too.

"Do you really," she asked with a smirk.

He nodded slowly. It didn't matter if she didn't say it back. They had plenty of time.

"It's okay you don't," he explained, "it's only been a couple of days and-"

"What makes you think I don't?" she raised her eyebrows.

"Do you?"

"What do you think?"

"Well, I don't-"

"I love you too," she grinned and jumped on him.

Ron was looking out the living room window. He'd heard everything. He shook his head. This only made his task much more difficult. He dug and pulled something out of his pocket. He had to do it. Tonight.

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"Good night," Ginny whispered in a sing song voice before kissing him lightly. "I love you."

Draco broke out into a grin. "I love you," he replied. He loved to say it. It made him feel good. He could get used to saying it.

He retired to his room, his whole body tingling with happiness. He was about to get into bed when Ron knocked at his door.

"Ron," he said, "what're you doing here?" He seemed to be holding something.

"We've got to talk," Ron said grimly and showed Draco what he'd been holding.

Draco shook his head. He sighed. "Okay."

He followed Ron outside to see that Harry was waiting for him.

"Well," Harry said as he rubbed his hands together. "Let's get started..."


Author's Note: Well, sorry for the long update... Ahaha. Been busy with working and other stuff. Three more chapters! Hahaha. Omg, this is going to be finally finished. I am so sorry if it sucks butt, really, but this is my first time writing a DM + GW fic so ha Yeah. Anyway, I hope you liked this chappie. Don't forget to review!