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Chapter Nine

As Harry and Ginny walked out of sight of the house, some people were watching them. Many emotions and questions were flying back and forth between the two about when this happened, why, and most importantly, what they should do about it.

"What are we going to do about this?" whispered one to the other. "I didn't think any of this would happen for a few more years," was whispered yet again.

"I'm not sure, but we won't say anything until it's necessary. Maybe we're seeing things and this will blow over," the other person whispered back.

"I hope s-," was the reply which came up short upon hearing footsteps coming towards the kitchen. Just as the footsteps got closer, the door opened and in came a weasley, with a friend in tow...

"Mum! Dad! Where are you? Is there anything left to eat?" yelled Ron before entering the kitchen.

"Oh, honestly Ron, is food all you think about?" questioned Hermione. They had gotten dressed after Fred and George's scene and went looking for food. Hermione was just as hungry as Ron but didn't want to appear rude. Too late for that.

Ron said, "No, that's not All I think about..." and gave a kiss to Hermione's hand that he was holding. Just as quickly, he dropped her hand so as to avoid any questions from his parents. But his parents saw more than he thought as well as others who were present in the kitchen.

"Oh Bill! It's so wonderful to see you! How was Austraila?" Mrs. Weasley question her oldest son as he came into the house. With him came a very beautiful young lady that was almost as tall as Bill and had long blonde hair. She looked very familiar... Bill walked towards his mom and gave her a big hug and shook his dad's hand.

Bill replied, "It was bloody brilliant. Besides all the hectic work going on down there with their banking system, I had loads of fun..." and on and on Bill talked to his parents while Hermione and Ron looked at the newest arrival. Both were thinking along the same lines that they had seen this woman before. 'Where have I seen her?' Ron thought. Hermione and Ron looked at each other for a minute and after much muddled thinking, they exclaimed at the same time Bill told the small assembly of his family that his lady friend was, indeed--

"Fleur!" Ron and Hermione were surprised to see her, much less at the Weasley's house. Both teenagers remembered her from fourth year and The Goblet of Fire. Hermione was sizing Fleur up, wondering how much of a possible threat she could be since she knew that Ron had had a crush on her in fourth year. But, not to worry, Hermione's thoughts and concerns were diminished by Bill's answer.

"Yes, Fleur Delacour. Actually, we met up in Austraila. She was doing some research work for her father on how the warmer weather affects wizards' magic. Very interesting stuff, but we can talk about that later," said Bill. "Why I brought her here and had her meet you was because, well,... I asked her to marry me."

Silence engulfed the kitchen. Ron and Hermione were so surprised their jaws dropped. 'Bill's marrying her?' both thought. 'Oh my gosh! Wait till Ginny and Harry hear about this...' Hermione told herself. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were both surprised and happy for the new couple. They went and gave Bill another hug with exclamations of cheer. Next, Fleur was enveloped by Mrs. Weasley with her saying, "Oh, a new member to be in the family. I'm so happy for you both. When's the wedding?" Everyone in the room looked at Bill and Fleur: Mr. Weasley with a questioning look, Mrs. Weasley with tears in her eyes, and Ron and Hermione, finally remembering their mouths were open, shut them, listened intently for an answer.

Fleur answered, "We're still not sure on zat yet, but we'll figure it out before too long." With that said, another round of hugs was given to the affianced couple. A big lunch was made up while the five sat at the table, Mrs. Weasley cooking up a feast. Conversation was flying back and forth with more questions of, "How did you meet?" and "How long have you two been together" etc..and so on.

Thank goodness, for the most part, no one had commented on Ron and Hermione's entrance. 'Thank you Bill and Fleur!' Ron sent up his thanks to whoever.

(In another part of the Hundred Acre Forest, where Robin Hood was getting...inebriated) /I am so just kidding guys lol! I couldn't resist and thought that was funny...but anyways.../

(Down by the Pond)

It was a very serene setting, with the pond almost as big as the school's lake. It was a quiet afternoon, no one around, the vast blue water never stopping; little bugs swimming back and forth with the fish and other numerous creatures. The sun was out, casting out its warm rays of light. Many trees surrounded the pond, allowing swings and ropes to be attached. A lot of good memories came from those attractions.

After escaping from the house, Ginny and Harry walked out to the pond to have a moment to themselves. Probably their last quiet moment as their newfound relationship bloomed. Straying from the path and leaving Harry's side, Ginny went to sit on a big boulder near the shore. Harry quietly followed sitting next to her.

"Do you really love me, Harry?" Ginny whispered to Harry. Last night's performance had surprised and made Ginny so happy, she was bursting with joy. But she was also afraid that they were only caught up in the moment and that their feelings wouldn't last. Ginny thought, 'I feel so stupid. I've practically told him everything and now he'll just be cruel and say he doesn't love me and I'll never be the same again. Please don't break my heart Harry..."

Harry started, "Gin...Everything that's happened, way before last night, has been building up. Last night just made it real and out there for us to see. Yes, I do love you, and nothing will change that. Unless you've got a twin sister I don't know about...Just kidding! Honest!" Ginny had been listening to Harry's proclamation and was secretly rejoicing in every word he said until his comment about a "possible twin sister" and then she got very mad. She was about to hit Harry and push him into the pond, but he had said he was kidding and just gave him a glare.

"That's not funny Harry," said Gin.

Harry spoke, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say that. I was just trying to make a joke to cut the tension." Harry put an arm around Ginny's shoulder'stentatively not sure if she would welcome his advance. Yet she leaned into his embrace and they sat together for awhile in silence. Another thing going for them. It wasn't an awkward silence. Just a nice companionable peace between the two. Harry and Ginny could either be doing something fun like playing quidditch or just do their own thing and they'd still enjoy each other's company.

Finally, breaking the moment, Ginny replied to Harry's comment,

"I know. I'm sorry I jumped down your throat. But this is all new to me! I had no idea what you would say or do, whether you really loved me or not...I'm scared."

"I'm scared too, Gin. But I'd rather be scared together than never have you at all," he reassured Ginny. Ginny snuggled into his embrace even more. "What are we going to tell your parents?" he asked. Ginny slightly tensed up.

"I'm not sure Harry. Hmm...we've got three more weeks until school. Let's wait as long as we can to tell them. We don't know how they'll react and I don't want us to get separated for the rest of the summer!" she answered. Harry nodded his agreement and for the next hour they sat together, watching nature go on as always.

Seeming to be in a better mood, Ginny wanted to do something funny to Harry. In the next few minutes, she had the perfect plan, she just hoped Harry didn't catch on, or she would be in big trouble.

"Harry," Gin said to him, "will you do me a favor?"

"What is it Ginny?" Harry asked. He looked into her eyes, seeing a gleam he wasn't sure if he entirely liked. 'Nah, it's ok. Nothing's going to happen...she wouldn't do anything to me. Would she?' were the many thoughts going on in Harry's head.

She said, much to his chagrin, "I dropped my shoes and don't want to step on the rocks when i get down. Could you get it for me please?" Ginny said all this with the most innocent face and deep sincerity etched into her face. Harry looked at her for a second longer, seeing if there was anything up. But in truth, her shoe had fallen off. Ok, actually, she kicked it off, things happen... Harry nodded and let go of Ginny. She waited for him to get closer to the edge of the boulder before she quietly sat up and got ready to deliver his "surprise."

With Harry being as tall as he was (6'1") he didn't have to get off the rock as Ginny would've had to. He stretched as far as he could to get her shoe. 'goodness knows why he didn't just jump off...honestly...men aren't very bright!' thought Gin. Ginny crept up behind Harry, just as he came back up from getting her shoe.

"Phew. I was scared for a moment you were going to push me into the pond or someth-," Harry said while getting back up and slightly turning around. Ginny gave him a mischievious smile and went to push him into the lake. Her hands connected with his chest when all of a sudden a loud noise came from behind the boulder, scaring the crap out of Ginny. Everything would have gone as planned but the noise caused ginny to scream out and lose her balance. Ginny may have had a chance to stay on the boulder, but Harry had grabbed onto her shoulders and the next thing you know, both were underwater struggling to untangle themselves and get some air. Harry and Ginny finally resurfaced and spluttered all the water out of their mouths.

"What the heck was that?" they asked each other simultaneously? They heard another noise and they looked back towards the rock.

Harry demanded, "Who's there? Come out, we know you're there!" Harry and Ginny waited in silence...until finally...

Ok, guys. That's crazy. Wooh, I feel as if I've written like no other. wow, it's amazing what one can do when all alone in their house with nothing to do but write. Interesting how one benefits from another's misfortune. Sadly, my internet isn't working right now, so you'll prolly be reading this in 2 to 3 days. sorry ;) anwyays, since i'm just on a writing spree, if you feel up to writing yourself, you know what to do! hit me up. alright, sorry, though. My computer busted up on me, so I'm having to use someone else's computer for abit...i might load up another chap just in case i can't put it up later...