A New Life

Chapter Eight

Harry's Birthday

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"Ron, is the window open?" Harry asked sleepily. "Ron?"

Harry was still in bed and he was just waking up. He could hear a funny noise in his right ear that sounded like wind. He opened his eyes slightly to see if Ron was still in the room and received a startling shock. Ginny was kneeling on the ground and had apparently been blowing in his ear.

"So it was you, I thought a window was open." Harry said as he pushed himself up onto his pillows and put his glasses on.

"Happy Birthday Harry." Ginny said and got up and set on the edge of his bed. "I wanted to make sure you had a good breakfast so I made you some eggs and sausages."

Harry smiled at Ginny, leaned over and gave her a small kiss. "Thanks Ginny, you didn't have to do that."

"Well, you better hurry up; you don't want to be late for your first practice." Ginny said as she stood up and bustled out the door.

It took Harry a moment to realize what Ginny had just said. He got up, quickly threw on his new training equipment and headed out into the apartment.

"Ginny, how did you know that I have practice this morning?" Harry asked as he laced up his trainers while sitting on the couch.

Ginny just smiled and walked over to Harry, holding a cup of coffee. "Harry, haven't you learned by now that you can't pick your nose without it being front page news?" She picked up a paper from the living room table and handed it to Harry.

Sure enough there was a rather large photograph of Harry during his Quidditch try-outs from yesterday. The article below the photograph was a rather detailed account of the events that happened and it even listed his practice schedule.

"I'm sorry Ginny, I didn't want for you to find out this way, I was going to tell you myself today."

"Oh, actually Ron told Hermione and me before we even saw the paper. But I'm okay with it Harry, actually I'm happy for you." Ginny said as she headed back into the kitchen. "I look at this way, if you're keeping yourself busy with Quidditch while I'm at school, I won't have to worry about other girls because you won't have time for them."

"Is that right? Well my practices are only for a few hours each day, I think I could make time for other girls." Harry said while heading over to the kitchen.

Ginny turned around and looked stunned. "Harry you wouldn't, would you?"

"I'm only joking Ginny, I don't want any other girls." Harry said as he wrapped his arms around her.

Ginny tried to wiggle out of his arms but he was to strong for her. He backed her up against a counter and kissed her passionately. Ginny tried to fight it, but quickly gave in to her emotions. They broke their kiss and Harry started kissing down her neck, Ginny was running her fingers over Harry's chest.

"Harry." Ginny whispered. "You're going to be late, it's almost eight."

"Just a couple more minuets Ginny." Harry said softly as he kissed her shoulders and allowed his hands to wonder up the tank top she was wearing.

Ginny let out a soft moan which startled her to her senses. She pushed Harry away, "Harry, you better go. I'll see you tonight, don't forget that were meeting at the burrow."

Harry, feeling rejected just smiled, "Alright, I'll see you tonight." He gave Ginny one last kiss and with a loud crack he was gone.

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"Oh, Hey Harry, I was wondering when you would be back." Ron said.

Harry had just arrived back at their apartment from his first Quidditch training session and once again found that Ron was the only one home. Ron was sitting at the kitchen table reading the Daily Prophet that Harry had seen earlier that morning. The Harry in the photograph was zooming around a pitch, as the real Harry walked over to the table, sat down and placed his head in his hands.

"Rough first day mate?" Ron asked still not looking up from his paper.

"Yeah, you could say that. I got hit in the eye with bludger and the entire team hates me, but other than that I guess it was alright." Harry said.

"That's nice." Ron replied lazily.

"Ron, you're not paying attention."

"Sorry, so what did you say? Damn, look at your eye, what happened?" Ron said as he put the paper down and looked at Harry for the first time.

Harry sighed deeply and repeated himself. "I was hit in the eye with a bludger."

"Ouch, how did that happen?" Ron asked.

"Well, we basically spent the whole practice focusing on me, Ragmar, the manager, wanted the team to break me in as he called it. I guess the rest of the team is upset that they lost there old Seeker so they took it out on me. They kept running into me, and taunting me, then right as we where heading into the locker rooms to end practice this big bloke, Shank, whacked a bludger my way and I got it in the eye." Harry said sounding defeated.

"They'll lighten up on you once they get used to you being there." Ron said, looking sorry for Harry.

"Oh, I'm not worried; most of the team seemed impressed when I caught the Snitch the first time only after five minuets of practice. I just think some of them think I'm going to be the focus of the team because of my name and all; I'm sure their just jealous. But they will sing a different tune when we win our first match." Harry said proudly.

"That's right mate, you'll show 'em!" Ron said as he thumped Harry on the shoulder.

"So where are the girls?" Harry asked.

"I have no idea. Hermione and I went to the Burrow this morning for breakfast; we were getting ready to come back here when Ginny showed up. They forced me to leave and they both stayed with Mum. I tried to ask them what they were up to but they wouldn't answer me. All they said was that you and I were expected back at the Burrow at six tonight."

"Oh, I knew that I was supposed to meet Ginny tonight, I didn't know that you and Hermione would be there too." Harry said slightly confused.

Just then a hard wrapping sound came from the living room window. Harry got up and noticed Hedwig outside trying to get in. Harry quickly ran to the window and opened it for her. She flew in and landed on Harry's shoulder, she was carrying two letters, one addressed to Harry, the other to Ron. Harry walked back to the kitchen and handed Ron his note, he sat back down and opened his own.

Dear Harry,

I hope your training went well this morning, I hope they weren't too hard on you on your birthday.

"Like I'd tell those trolls it was my birthday." Harry thought then read on.

I already told Mum about us dating and she is thrilled, and Fred wants me to tell you that if you do anything to hurt me that he will feed you to a dragon.

Anyways, meet me in the orchard behind our house at six like we planned, put on something nice, no jeans!

Forever yours,

Ginny

"Something nice? I don't own anything nice." Harry thought. "Expect for my dress robes and they're too small."

Ron was looking at Harry with an odd look on his face. "Is your letter from Ginny?" He asked.

"Yeah, is yours from Hermione?" Harry asked.

Ron just nodded. "She told me to meet her at the Burrow and to wear something nice."

"Ginny said the same thing only I'm to meet her in your orchard." Harry said while folding the letter and putting it in his pocket.

"Do you have anything nice to wear?" Ron asked.

"No, do you?"

"No, I guess we should go to Diagon Alley then?" Ron said.

"Alright then." Harry said. "Let me just change out of my training gear and I'll meet you at Madam Malkin's."

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"How do I look?" Harry asked Ron. It was a few minuets before six and they had just got back to their apartment to put on their new dress robes.

"Not bad mate." Ron said. "How do I look?"

"Fine." Harry said. "Well, I guess we should go, good luck."

"Yeah, good luck to you too, and Harry, I know I've been cool with you dating Ginny but be good to her man." Ron said.

Harry just smiled. "You be good to Hermione. See you later." Harry vanished with a loud crack.

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Harry arrived at the Weasley's orchard and had to let his eyes adjust to what he was looking at. The entire area seemed to be illuminated. As Harry started to walk through the trees he realized that there were real fairies flying around each tree giving them a blue glow. Harry found his way into a clearing amongst the trees and saw about three dozen floating blue candles. And standing on top of a crisp white blanket was Ginny. She was dressed in the most beautiful dress Harry had ever seen. It was a soft blue satin, strapless dress that flowed down to the ground. The slight breeze in the air was making it move slightly around her legs. Her hair was pulled up into an elegant bun and a few curled strands were surrounding her face.

Harry was truly surprised. "You look amazing Ginny. Here I brought you flowers, I should have done more." Harry said handing her a bouquet of fresh daisies.

"There perfect Harry thank you." Ginny said taking the flowers from Harry. "Have a seat and I'll get our dinner."

Ginny lay the flowers down on the blanket and walked over to a nearby tree. She pulled a basket out from behind it and brought it over to where Harry was now sitting. Harry picked up her flowers, took out his wand, and conjured up a vase and allowed them to float in the air so they wouldn't be in the way of the food Ginny was now placing on the blanket for them.

"This is really too much Ginny." Harry said while cutting up a loaf of bread.

"Don't be silly, it was nothing. Of course I had to have Hermione do most the work seeing as I still have over a week or so before I can do magic, but it was all my idea." Ginny said blushing slightly.

Harry and Ginny spent the rest of their meal talking happily about her and Hermione's shopping the previous day and how everyone in the shop kept looking at her and Hermione as they modeled their dresses for each other. Then there conversation moved on to Harry's morning and his training with the Cannons.

"And then he hit me with a Bludger right in the eye." Harry finished.

"Oh, are you alright?" Ginny asked as she moved closer to Harry to inspect his eye.

"Yeah, I'm fine; we stopped by St. Mungo's when Ron and I went shopping for new robes. They fixed me up in a few seconds." Harry said as Ginny started to caress the side of his face.

"You should have jinxed him Harry." Ginny said supportively.

"Nah, that would have caused more trouble, and what are you doing?" Harry said with a smile as Ginny moved even closer to Harry.

"Oh, nothing." She said sweetly. She pushed herself up and sat down on Harry's lap while still caressing the side of his face. She looked deeply into his eyes. "I just want to give you the second part of your birthday present."

"And what would that be?" Harry said playfully as he wrapped his arms around her.

"Here let me show you." Ginny said as she pulled Harry in for a deep kiss. They found themselves exploring each others tongues once again, but this time it didn't feel awkward. They had gotten used to each other and were now able to truly enjoy their passion for each other.

Harry gently laid Ginny down onto the ground and ran his fingers through her hair. "You're beautiful Ginny, thank you for tonight."

Ginny sat up, and looked Harry in the eyes once more. "Happy birthday Harry." She giggled and started kissing Harry once more.