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Chapter Eight

An Important Decision

Harry woke up the next morning awash in a sea of happiness. It took a moment before he remembered why he was in such a good mood, but then it came to him. Ginny. He had said that he loved her. It felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders. He was happy. For once in his life he was happy.

And she had said that she loved him too. Life was great. Harry rolled out of his bed and jogged down the hall to the bathroom, not content to walk. Harry felt like skipping.

After his shower he went into his bedroom and took his time getting dressed. He thought that he would go out today, and he needed to look nice. Harry chose a black, collared shirt and jeans. The casual look was finished by a new pair of Oakley sunglasses.

Harry walked down to breakfast with a skip in his stride. When he got there he found that he was one of the first people up. Only Hermione sat at the scrubbed wood table. She sat drinking a cup of tea and reading the Daily Prophet.

When she saw Harry she jumped up with a huge smile on her face. She ran over to Harry and hugged him. "I can't believe that you said it," she squealed, "I am so happy for you."

"Thanks Hermione," Harry chuckled.

He walked over to the stove and started to make breakfast. He had just put some bread in the toaster when Mrs. Weasley walked in the door. She shooed him away from the stove and made him sit at the table to wait for her to bring him breakfast. "So Harry dear, what are you going to do today?" asked Mrs. Weasley.

"Well, I thought that I might go and visit Remus. I haven't seen him since I got out of the hospital. Then I thought that I could go to Diagon Alley with Ginny," said Harry.

"That sounds lovely dear," said Mrs. Weasley loading eggs, bacon, sausage, and toast onto his plate. "What would you like to drink?"

"Tea, please," said Harry in between mouthfuls of toast. Mrs. Weasley walked back to the stove and busied herself with the teapot before coming back and sitting at the table.

"So," began Mrs. Weasley, "What is this that I hear between you and my daughter."

Harry's eyes went wide with fright causing Hermione to have to hide her grin behind her teacup. "I, er," muttered Harry, "You see, Ginny and I have been dating."

Harry tapered off with a blush but Mrs. Weasley broke into a grin. "Well, it's about time," she said. She then got up and walked to the stove to get Harry's tea. She seemed to be humming.

Ron suddenly walked into the kitchen and pulled his breakfast to him. He yawned and began to wolf down his bacon. Hermione rolled her eyes at him and he grinned up at her from above his tea.

"Ron," said Mrs. Weasley, "Have you heard? Harry and Ginny seem to be dating." Ron almost choked on his eggs. Mrs. Weasley looked concerned and began to explain, "Now I know that you are overprotective but you had to have seen this coming. You should be supportive and if I hear that you…"

Ron cut her off laughing, "No, no," he said, "I'm not angry. It's just as really funny. I hear that Ginny is dating someone new and your immediate reaction is to start telling me off for not being supportive. It's just kind of funny."

"Oh," said Mrs. Weasley taken aback. "Well, I'm sorry dear." She went back to the stove to check on the bacon, slightly embarrassed.

'Wow,' thought Harry, 'Mrs. Weasley is embarrassed. This morning could not get any stranger.'

Ginny then walked through the door. She was wearing a large T-shirt and shorts. Her hair was tousled from sleep and her face was scrunched up in a huge yawn. She looked absolutely adorable.

Ginny walked over to the table and took a seat next to Harry. He leaned over and kissed her on the forehead. "Morning Gin," he said.

"Morning," she replied taking a sip of her tea.

"I thought that I would go and see Remus today," said Harry.

"That sounds nice," said Ginny distractedly.

"And after," whispered Harry leaning close to her, "How would you like to spend the evening go shopping in Diagon Alley. Maybe have Dinner?"

Ginny leaned in to kiss him and said, "Sounds wonderful."

"Okay," said Harry, "I'll see you later but first I am going to go visit Remus." He continued in a much lower voice, "I love you."

"I love you too," Ginny whispered.

Harry walked out into the hall and pulled out his wand. He spun on his heel and, with a pop, he found himself outside of Lupin's home.

Remus preferred to live in the country. He did this out of a constant fear that he would hurt someone during a full moon. He thought that if he lived in the country, away from most people, then it would not be likely for him to have a run in with a person.

Harry thought that it was a wise precaution although a largely unnecessary one. There was a very small likelihood that Lupin would be able to get out of his house, much less travel far enough to bite someone.

Harry thought that Remus just used it as an excuse to some extent. He had always been pressured to come and live in the city, closer to his friends, but Remus loved the country.

His house was settled upon a large plot of land. There was a wide flowing meadow with a stream flowing through it. There was an apple orchard off to the far side of the house.

The house itself was situated on the edge of a small forest. It was fairly large and made out of wood. There were large windows along the walls that provided gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape. Harry could definitely understand why Remus enjoyed the countryside so much.

Harry walked up the cobblestone drive to a large oak door. He smirked when he saw the large, bronze knocker. It was in the shape of a wolf. Harry let the knocker rasp against the door with a resounding thud. Remus appeared at the door looking curious. Upon seeing Harry he broke into a broad grin. "Harry," he said, "I had hoped to see you soon." He beckoned Harry foreword and closed the door. Harry drew him into a firm hug and they broke apart smiling.

Remus walked Harry through his house to a small nook furnished with a small table and two chairs. Harry gasped as he took in the view. A small stream meandered through an open meadow until it met the orchard on the right. It was brilliant.

Remus came back with tea and sat down to admire the view. "It never ceases to amaze me," he said. They amused themselves with talk of Quidditch and of Ginny. Lupin didn't seem surprised at all upon hearing of Ginny's relationship. He was only surprised when he found that Ron had yet to kill Harry.

"So, Harry," began Lupin, "I know that I have brought this up before, but I was wondering if you had given any other thought to what you want to do with your career."

"I don't know," replied Harry, "It took me two years to defeat Voldemort. I never really had time to finish school."

When Harry made this statement Lupin burst out laughing. "Harry," he exclaimed, "That doesn't matter. You may want to thank professor McGonagall. It was her who found a loophole for practical study. She spoke with the professor of each subject. You, Ron, and Hermione all officially graduated."

"What?" Harry asked his eyes wide.

Lupin chuckled at Harry's surprise. "There is more Harry," he continued, "Each teacher evaluated you for your N.E.W.T. examinations. You three are the proud receivers of twelve outstanding grades, one from every subject. I'm surprised that you weren't informed of this by Miss Granger although I suppose that she had other things on her mind. At the time as you were currently unconscious. So as you may have surmised Harry, you can do anything that you want."

Harry sat in his chair astonished, trying to allow the news to sit in. He could do whatever he wanted. Suddenly, only one thing seemed right. "I was thinking about it," Harry said, "If the ministry asks for my help rounding up the Death Eater I will help any way that I can, but that isn't how I want to spend all of my time. Either way it would take three years to become an auror. I think that I would like to teach. The Defense Against the Dark Arts post at Hogwarts is still open. I think that I will apply."

Lupin smiled at him. "I thought that you would come to that conclusion," he said, "That is why I originally suggested it. I think that you would be a great teacher."

"Thanks," said Harry.

"Plus it isn't as if anyone can dispute your qualifications," said Remus with a laugh.

"Well, I need to go meet Ginny. I hope to see you again soon," said Harry.

"I'll be sure to floo you Harry," said Lupin draping a fatherly hand around Harry's shoulder. They shared a brief hug before Harry stepped out of the house and turned back to see Remus waving from the doorway. He was the closest thing to a father that Harry had left.

Harry walked to the end of the lane. He spun on his heel and appeared back at the burrow.

Harry walked around the side of the house and into the yard. He saw Ginny sitting on a stone bench watching the gnomes scurry amongst the bushes. Harry walked up behind her and kissed her on the top of the head. She looked up at him and grinned. "Did you have a nice time?" she asked.

"Yeah," said Harry sitting beside her, "I have something to tell you."

"What?" asked Ginny.

"Well, I was talking to Remus and I came to a decision. The Defense Against the Dark Arts position is still open at Hogwarts. I think that I might want to be a teacher," said Harry.

Ginny enveloped him in a huge hug. "That's wonderful Harry," she said, "You'll make a great teacher. Remember the D.A.? You were great then and you will be great now."

"Thanks," said Harry smiling. This was what he loved about Ginny. She always supported him. She always had faith in him. She always loved him.

Harry pulled Ginny closer to him and drew her lips against his. They fell into a passionate kiss. Harry attempted to pour his heart and soul into her. Trying to express what he felt for her.

They pulled away from each other and Ginny laid her head on his shoulder. "I love you," she said.

"I love you too Ginny."

A/N: So, Did you like it? I really hope that you did. Now that you have read it I would be very grateful if you would PLEASE REVIEW. I love all of my reviewers and I would really appreciate it.

A note about Oakley: Oakley is a company and they own the name Oakley. THey make a whole lot of clothing items that are really cool. I love them. They have really nice sunglasses which is why Harry is wearing them even though they are found mainly in the U.S. I have a pair and I love them. Just assume that the reason Harry is wearing them is because they are great and he managed to find some.