A/n: Thanks for the reviews!!! Keep them coming lol. And BuckNC, here's what Ginny was yelling to Cho.

Chapter twelve

            Harry finally reached his destination: a hill covered with tall green grass and dandelions. He found this hill a few days ago when he was taking another one of his late-night walks. He sat under the closest tree, which was in front of a shimmering, peaceful lake. He wished he could bring Ginny here sometime. He knew she'd love it. He always knew how to make her happy…

            What happened at the party was something he least expected. He thought he was the only one who was hurting inside. I guess Ginny's not as strong as she wants me to think, he thought. He began to throw rocks in the lake and watched them splash. Fuck, I don't know what to do anymore! I'm sick of this feeling! Why do I care so much for her? He remembered what Michael said back at the party. She cheated on him, played him, lied to him and broke his heart. So why does he care? That question kept repeating on his mind.

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            "You look really tired." Ron said softly as he kissed Hermione's forehead. He held her hand and moved her closer to him. They were sitting alone on a bench in the backyard. George and Fred left with Lee and Ginny was still in her room. Molly was cleaning up in the kitchen and the Ministry called in Arthur.

            "I am." Hermione sighed. She clutched Ron's hand tighter. "This is so messed up. We thought we were doing Harry a favor by planning this party for him and look what happened! The situation's worse than ever! Ginny's probably bawling her eyes out in her room right now, and Harry…oh I don't know where he could be! Do you think we 'ought to find him?"

            Ron shook his head. "I know you're worried about him but we have to give him time alone to think…and stuff…"

            Hermione smiled. "Yeah that's something that you've never done before have you?"

            Ron grinned, and then placed his hand on Hermione's stomach. "It's getting so big now. I can't believe it's coming soon."

            "Neither can I." Hermione smiled wider. "I'm so excited! I can't wait for it to come. Only four more months left. Time goes by so fast…"

            "I know…" Ron whispered as he pressed his lips gently on Hermione's. He pulled her body closer to his. Just then, the door slammed. "Ahh! So many interruptions!" Ron muttered angrily.

            Hermione laughed. "Don't worry we'll have time alone someday."

            "Herm? Ron? Are you guys here?" Harry's voice called from inside the house.

            "We're out in the backyard!" Ron said loudly.

            Harry casually walked to them. He brushed his raven black hair off his eyes and said, "I'm leaving."

            "What? What the bloody hell are you talking about?" Ron's mouth dropped open.

            "Why? Where will you go? Harry! You can't leave!" Hermione protested.

            Harry didn't look them in the eye. "I've decided to go and find a job somewhere. I'll return to my place with Dobby and Winky."

            "You know you don't want to do that Harry. So why are you doing it?" Ron rolled his eyes. "Come on now, stay here."
            "Ron, I think Harry should do what he wants. Our opinions are our opinions only, and not his decisions." Hermione held Ron's hand tightly and gave him a 'look'.

            Ron had a confused look on his face, but he merely nodded. "Oh fine. You win."

            Harry had to grin. "Look I had a great time at your house and all…"

            "Ok Harry, you don't need to lie. After all that's happened I doubt you had anything but a horrible time here." Ron sighed. "Don't worry about it, I understand."

            Harry gave him a small smile and shook his hand. "I'll keep in touch." Then he turned and hugged Hermione. "Have fun you two."

            Hermione looked at him sadly. "It won't be the same without you."

            "Maybe you could visit me sometime." Harry replied as he released Hermione. "Mind if use floo instead of my broom?"

            "Go ahead." Ron nodded. He and Hermione stood up and watched Harry get in the fireplace.

Meanwhile, upstairs in Ginny's room, she kept tossing and turning in her bed. She couldn't stop thinking of what had happened. She felt the urge to find Harry and talk to him, but something was stopping her. Was it fear? Was it embarrassment? Was it her pride? Whatever it was, it was taking control of her. She remembered the feeling she had when she saw when Cho pressed her lips on Harry's. Sudden bursts of pain, anger, envy and sadness all at the same time.  She suddenly remembered running up to them, her body trembling.

"Get off my boyfriend!" She had yelled at Cho. She used all her force and pushed her away from Harry.

"Who the fuck are you to tell me what to do? He's not your boyfriend you know." Cho demanded. "You already had Harry once and you were stupid enough to let him go so it's my turn to have a shot at him."

Harry was just standing there, not knowing what to do. Then all they heard was a loud *smack*. Ginny was horrified at what she had done. Cho made her hands into a fist and re-collected herself. Then she stomped away, yelling "I don't have to deal with this! I'm not even going to bother and waste my time on you. You're not worth wasting my time on. You're truly an embarrassment to all the Weasleys."

She had expected Cho to dive at her and pull her hair out. Surprisingly she didn't. Ginny felt extremely childish at what she had done. Maybe that's why Cho didn't bother fighting back…and thankfully she didn't. There would've been a much bigger mess to clean up at the party, and an even bigger reputation to fix.  Finally she made her decision and rushed downstairs.

            "Well, good bye." Harry waved one last time to Ron and Hermione. Suddenly, they heard someone rushing down the stairs.

            "HARRY! Don't go! Please!" Someone cried. It was Ginny, with mascara running down her cheeks, her hair was a mess, her lipstick was smudged and tears pouring from her eyes. She ran to Harry and looked at him. "I – I – "

            "I think we should leave…" Hermione whispered to Ron.

            "Aw but we're just getting to the good part!" Ron whispered back.

            Hermione pinched his ear. "Now Weasley!"

            "Fine, fine." Ron rolled his eyes and quietly sneaked out of the room with Hermione.

Harry gave Ginny a blank look. "I don't want or need your explanations. Good bye Ginny."

"But – "Ginny tried to explain.

But Harry shook his head and went inside the fireplace. He dropped the floo powder and said, "Grimauld Place!" and he disappeared in a swirl of powder.

I just missed my chance again, Ginny thought grimly as she was left standing, watching the fireplace, expecting Harry to say, "I was just joking" or something stupid like that.

A/n: Well I made that one a little longer than the chapter before lol. Hope you guys review! I doubt I'll be updating for awhile so yeah…march break's over and it's time to go back to school!!! AHHHH!!