Disclaimer: No matter how much my heart wants to, I cannot say that the Potter universe is mine.

A/N: Thanks everybody for the reviews. Keep reading & reviewing! Chapter 3

"Harry", I said weakly.

Somehow he heard and turned towards me. It seemed as the time had slowed its pace. His eyes went wide and he looked transfixed.

This can't be true. I'm dreaming. Surely. He cannot be Harry. No. I'll wake up any moment now.

"Ginny." He stammered.

This is real. He is actually standing five feet away from me.

"Harry!" I exclaimed and swiftly moved to hug him. I could feel the tears brimming in my eyes. I could also feel Harry's uncertainty. He slowly hugged me back.

I stepped away and slapped him hard.

"This is what you get for disappearing and making us worry for FIVE long years."

Surprisingly Harry smiled.

"Same old Ginny, eh?"

"What are you doing here?" We both asked simultaneously and then smiled. Harry quickly paid the grocer and we went to the nearby restaurant.

"Tell me how is everyone?" He asked.

"Everyone is just fine. Bill and Charlie are in the same old jobs. Twins are having a blast with the shop. Now they have outlets. Ron has become an Auror actually Second-best Auror ever if you would believe me and Hermione is an Unspeakable," I replied.

"What about you?"

"Me. I'm just managing Twins' shops at the moment and I love it."

Harry smiled. "Of course after all you did have that pranking trait."

I smiled and then turned serious.

"But you know Harry something that never changed in these five years. We all still love you and miss you like hell. Its as if the picture is incomplete. Where have you been?" I demanded.

Harry nodded. "I know Gin, I know. I too missed you all like crazy. But I just couldn't stand it all, those celebrations and happiness when I had lost so many. I just couldn't handle it anymore."

"Come back Harry. Everyone would be so happy. Especially Ron and Hermione." I beseeched him.

"I don't know. I'm not sure if I want to be in that world. All of you could come and visit me. I don't know if I want to handle that whole Boy-who-lived-again crap. You understand, don't you?"

"I understand. But Harry you have to see from our side also. The Wizarding world has always given you burdens to bear but now it wants to give you a life of luxury and happiness and peace. They all want to show their gratitude. I know you were not given a choice but you did save a lot of lives. Don't you think they should be given a chance to show their love and gratitude? Besides all this crap of Boy-who-lived makes you the person we all love. We all want you back in our lives. We want you in our family. Ron and Hermione want their brother back. Please Harry think about it."

A long silence followed this. I knew Harry was thinking about it. But whether I changed his mind, I wasn't sure.

"Give me some time Gin."

"Sure." I said.

Harry looked at his watch and exclaimed. "Gin, I've got to go."

"Oh no. I am late too. Twins are going to kill me."

"Gin, don't tell anyone you saw me. I don't want anyone to have high hopes just in case I don't come back. Here's my address. I'd like to see you tomorrow if you could manage."

"OK. Bye Harry."

"Bye Gin." Harry smiled and waved. Soon he disappeared in the crowd and I hurried back to the shop.

"Where have you been Ginny?" Fred's voice called.

"Uhh, I just went into the Muggle world and time flew by."

"OK, fine. But next time you find yourself getting carried away in the muggle world, call or SMS us, eh?" teased George.

"Fine, I get the message. I'll tell you whenever I go." I said exasperatedly.

"That's a good sis." They said.

"Before you do the disappearing act, I'll tell you that tomorrow I want a day off", I continued.

"Why?" They asked.

"Got some catching up to do with a friend." I said cryptically.

One would think that I am an adult. But no, I have to tell them where I am going, what I am doing. Idiots. Silly Big Brothers with Miniscule Brain.