Seeds of Seductions

Chapter 8: Will You Marry Me?

Hermione groaned as her head hit wood. Forcing herself up, she rubbed her head. Her head spinning, she heard voices around her but they were all a blur. Slowly, the voice came towards her and away from her as she drifted in an out of consciousness.

"Oh god," said Harry shaking his head as he looked at the disillusioned girl on the bed, "She really did go overboard on the alcohol tonight didn't she?"

"Yeah," said Ginny, "She had nearly passed out when I caught her with Malfoy."

"Oh," said Ron clapping his hands together, "Fred and George gave me a recipe to make for hangovers. I'll go make one."

"Hey," said Harry sharply as Ron opened the door, "You're sure that it's a potion and not some trick drink that'll hurt her more?"

"Yes," said Ron rolling his eyes, "I've used it loads of times myself."

"Ok, just making sure," said Harry as Ron shut the door. "Hey Gin, where's the bag that Hermione took."

"Oh," said Ginny, "Don't worry. I got it before I found her outside with Malfoy."

"Thanks honey," said Harry falling wearily into a chair. He patted the seat next to him; Ginny smiled and sat next to him placing her head on his shoulder. Harry dropped his head on top of hers and entwined his fingers with hers. As minutes passed, Ginny and Harry simply sat together not speaking, just enjoying each other's company as they waited for Ron.

Finally a quarter of an hour later, Ron stumbled back into the room carrying a smoking vial of green liquid in his left hand. Ginny got up and wrinkled her nose revoltingly as she smelled the putrid liquid.

"Here," said Ginny taking the vial and walking to Hermione.

Gently she pried Hermione's mouth open and poured it down her throat. Throwing the still smoking vial into the trashcan, Ginny sat down and waited for the potion to work it's magic. Finally, a few minutes later Hermione slowly sat up and brushed her straightened hair out of her face. Blinking rapidly as her pupils hit bright light, she rubbed her eyes and looked around her.

"Oh hi," she said rather drowsily, "How did I get here?"

"I brought you here," said Ginny getting up and sitting next to Hermione.

"How did everything go?" asked Harry eagerly.

"Excellent!" exclaimed her face lighting up in a smile, "He fell for it and I slipped it out drunkenly that we were meeting at the Ministry tomorrow! I could tell from this euphoric look shining behind his face that he fell for it. I have to speak to Dumbledore."

"No," said Ginny pulling her back down on the bed, "You've done enough. I'll tell Dumbledore that everything has succeeded. You should rest so you'll be fit to fight tomorrow."

"Ok," said Hermione kicking off her shoes. She scrawled under the sheet and in a matter of seconds had passed out.

"God," whispered Ginny to her brother and boyfriend as they tiptoed out of the room and made their way down the deserted steps, "How does she sleep in those tight clothes? I couldn't. I'd need something more loose."

Ginny shuddered as she pulled at her tight black shirt and tight jeans.

"And perhaps something shorter and thinner," whispered Harry in her ear causing Ginny to blush and giggle.

"Hey!" snapped Ron, "Control the hormones in front of the brother!"

Harry laughed as he punched Ron in the shoulder. Ron smiled in spite of himself as they neared Dumbledore's room.

"Come in," called his voice from the inside.

"Good evening Albus," said Harry as he walked in with Ron and Ginny and shut the door behind them.

"Good evening Harry, Ginny, Ron," said Dumbledore nodding to them as he said their name.

"Do you have news?"

"Yes," said Harry, "Everything is fine. Hermione succeeded. The Death Eaters think we're meeting tomorrow at the Ministry. We need all our support there tomorrow. We need everyone to support us; it is my hunch that Draco will not show up as his intentions will be revealed. We need to target Death Eaters like Lucius Malfoy, Macnair, and Peter Pettigrew."

"But," said Harry his eyes burning with anger, "No one gets Pettigrew but ME."

"Of course," said his friends immediately. There was no need for words. Everyone knew why Harry wanted Pettigrew for himself.

"Do you think Voldemort will show up tomorrow?" asked Harry.

"Personally, I don't know for sure," said Dumbledore frowning, "It would seem probable that he would to cause as much damage but he is delegating this duty to his Death Eaters as we have seen. Recall your fifth year when he sent his Death Eaters to get the prophecy instead of going himself. Perhaps, he simply wishes to wait until he thinks that there is not enough protection for you before he attacks. We can't be 100 sure but the likelihood is that he won't come until he has to. But we can't be 100 sure."

"Ok," said the trio.

"Well, you guys have done an excellent job," said Dumbledore as he got up and walked around his desk to him, "Allow me to say that I have never had a group of new aurors who has done as well as you."

"Harry," said Dumbledore softly as his gaze rested on Harry for a moment, "Your mother and father would have been very proud of you. I know it."

"Ginny," said Dumbledore, "You have been such a huge addition to Harry's life. That's why I assigned the assignment to Hermione and not you. I wouldn't be able to stand it if anything happened to you. I couldn't bring myself to cause a situation that could Harry more heartache. I'm not saying that Hermione isn't valuable to Harry; I know that losing another loved one would be devastating and Harry needs you by his side. You guys remind me of Lily and James. If you switched the eyes, I could see Harry's parents in front of me this very instant."

By the end of Dumbledore' speech, tears were flowing down Ginny's face and Harry was blinking hard. Ron was looking at the couple with a sweet and tender smile on his face. Harry gathered Ginny in his arms as the tears flowed rapidly down her porcelain cheeks.

"And of course Ron," said Dumbledore turning to the tall red-headed boy on Harry's side, "I think you've been one of the best friends Harry could have asked for. You've patiently offered him your support and courage these 7 years and I doubt he could have dealt with the pressure had you not been here to help him."

"And now," said Dumbledore clearing his throat, "I think it's bedtime for all of you."

Silently, the trio walked out of the room and went upstairs. Ron watched his eyes narrowed as Ginny and Harry went together into one room but then relaxed and nodded. He'd have to let Ginny go.

"You ok," asked Harry softly as he kissed Ginny on her cheek.

"Yes," said Ginny, I sleep here with you tonight?"

"Of course," said Harry as he took of his shirt and pants until he was only in his boxers and then walked to Ginny. "Are you OK?"

"I want to be with you tonight," said Ginny, "Tomorrow we have a battle; I want to be with you tonight. I might not even---"

"Ginny," said Harry harshly as he placed his hand over her mouth, "Don't say that again! Do you think that I'd let someone kill you without taking me first?"

Ginny's eyes filled with tears again as she buried her face in Harry's neck. Harry rubbed her back and kissed her head.

"Come on," he said, "We have to get some sleep. Put on one of my shirts for tonight."

"Ok," said Ginny sniffling.

She walked over and rummaged through Harry's wardrobe. Finally she pulled out a button up tank top shirt. Harry determinedly looked away as she changed; he knew that if he looked he wouldn't get any sleep. Finally when he turned Ginny was dressed in his shirt. Just seeing her made his mouth go dry. The shirt went barely 2 inches below her butt showing her long shapely legs and the shirt was unbuttoned so it showed a little of her cleavage. Harry blew out the candles as Ginny climbed into bed. Harry followed her wrapped his right arm around her. Ginny yawned and shut her eyes but Harry simply looked at her.

A ray of moonlight was shining through a crack in the curtains and onto Ginny's face. Harry smiled; she looked so angelic lying there in the comforters. Harry carefully reached up and removed a stray strand of hair from her cheek and kissed her softly on the cheek.

"Are you ok?" asked Ginny as she opened her eyes, "What's wrong?'

"Nothing," whispered Harry, "I was just thinking how happy my parents would have been when I brought you home. You would have fulfilled each of their dreams."

"Oh Harry," breathed Ginny as she scooted closer. She ran a finger down Harry's face and kissed him softly on his lips, "You are so beautiful. You've fulfilled each one of my dreams. I would have loved to meet your parents. You miss them terribly don't you?"

"Oh Gin," sighed Harry, "Sometimes I miss them so much that I could scream. I6t hurts so much and I can't do anything about it. There's' an empty spot inside of me that wants to be filled but no one can do it but my parents. But you've helped me beyond anyone close to me. I can't believe that you're real. You're too perfect and beautiful to be real. Ginny, I have a question for you?"

"What?" asked Ginny breathlessly as she stared into Harry's eyes.

"Ginny," said Harry pulling her close to him and wrapping his arms around her so she was pressed against his chest, "I love you. And I want to spend the rest of my life with you. This isn't the perfect time to tell you but will you marry me?"

Ginny's eyes filled with tears as she stared into Harry's eyes. She slowly ran a hand down his face.

"There's only one answer to that," she breathed, "Of course I will."

Harry felt like his heart had stopped a few moments ago but her answer sent a surge of warmth down his body.

"And I don't think there's a better place to propose," said Ginny as she leaned in and kissed him.

Harry returned the kiss with the same amount of passion. Slowly Harry leaned forward and pushed Ginny gently back until she was flat against the bed. Ginny ran her hands up Harry's back while Harry reconsummated the kiss with more desire and passion. Ginny moaned as Harry broke away from her lips and moved down her throat. His hands ran up her legs pushing the cloth up in the process. Spreading her legs apart, Harry kissed her passionately as he settled between her legs. His nimble fingers expertly undid the buttons of the shirt as then with one swift motion he broke the kiss and removed the shirt. Ginny stared at him her eyes full of wanting, her chest heaving and her lips swollen. Harry stared at her enchanting body with fire in his eyes and in the next second, all that could be heard were the sounds of two lovers.

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Ginny yawned as the sunlight her the next morning. She looked blearily around her and smiled happily when she saw her boyfriend laying next to her the covers up to his waist.

"Harry," said Ginny shoving him on his shoulder, "Wake up!"

Harry groaned and turned over to face the other direction. Ginny groaned, crawled out of the bed and then winced as pain shot through her legs. She quickly put on her underwear, Harry's shirt and then walked over to the other side. Bending down she kissed Harry on the lips.

"Mhmmm," said Harry as he opened his eyes.

"You were awake weren't you?" said Ginny wrinkling her nose cutely at him. She grabbed her pillow and started to hit him laughing. Harry laughed as he shielded himself against her blows by placing his hands above his face. Halfway, Harry caught her arm and pulled her on the bed. Flipping her over, he placed his lips on hers and ran his hands over her smooth legs. Ginny moaned, as the pillow lay forgotten on the floor.

"Hey, hey hey," said a voice from the doorway.

Harry turned around and turned a dark red when he saw Ron standing there looking rather green. Coughing he hastily got off Ginny who quickly got off the bed by the other side.

"Excuse me for um interrupting," said Ron looking rather sick, "I just wanted to let you know that breakfast is ready."

With that Ron turned around and Harry snorted as he practically ran out of the room.

"Did you see his face?" laughed Harry as he walked over to Ginny.

"Yes," chortled Ginny, "Well time for breakfast."

After kissing him on the nose, Ginny left the room after making sure that no one was in the hallway. Harry sighed as went into his bathroom. After showering, he changed into a comfortable pair of blue pants and a white shirt. He placed his black plain robes over them and left the room just as Ginny came out of her room across the hall. She was dressed in black sweat pants and a white spaghetti strap. Over them were the usual black robes.

"I'm starving," said Ginny as they walked downstairs.

"I would too after last night," said Harry cheekily causing Ginny to playfully hit him.

"Good morning," said Ginny and Harry as they walked into the kitchen.

Unlike outside, the atmosphere was very tense and quiet much like that of the night they were initiated. Aurors were sitting at the table talking in hushed voices. Dumbledore was finalizing plans with the aurors and the usual twinkle was gone from his eyes. Nodding good morning, Harry and Ginny seated themselves next to a now-sober Hermione.

"Hi," whispered Ginny, "How are you feeling?"

"Much better, thanks," replied Hermione in a hushed voice." Excuse me for a second."

"Harry," said Ginny softly as Hermione left, "did you mean what you said last night?'

"I meant every word," said Harry tenderly.

Harry leaned forward and gave her a sweet kiss, which Ginny returned.

"Oh god," groaned a voice above Harry, "Not while I'm eating."

Harry and Ginny broke apart and laughed as they saw Ron standing across from them holding a late full of toast and eggs. Rolling his eyes, he seated himself across from them and dug into his plate.

"Thank you," said Ginny and Harry as Mrs. Weasley placed a plate of eggs and bacon in front of them.

As they took a bite of breakfast, Dumbledore stood up on the raised dais and shot a couple of firecrackers from the tip of his wand. Immediately the whispering stopped and the members looked as one towards Dumbledore.

"As you all know, we are having a meeting today in Ministry at noon," started Dumbledore, "We have many issues to discuss and every member needs to be present whether or not you are not an auror. It is 11 now. Please be in the Ministry by 11:45. Do as you wish for the remainder of the time but make sure you are present at this time. Lateness will not be tolerated. Thank you."

Harry clapped along with the others as Dumbledore walked down the dais. For the remainder of the time, Harry, Hermione, Ginny, and Ron relaxed for the oncoming fight. When time came, they picked up their wands and apparated to the Ministry. Harry fingered is wand and looked at Ginny. As he saw her solemn and determined face, he felt a rush of power and anger through him.

"I will make Pettigrew pay," vowed Harry his eyes burning with anger, "Today."

Hey! Thanks so much for all the reviews. I appreciate them a lot. This chapter is centrally around Ginny/Harry. Gosh, junior year has been hell so far. Four days into school and they already cram us with AP chemistry and Pre-Calculus.