Chapter 12

Eventually, I stopped crying. I just sat still, relishing the fact that I was safe in Harry's arms.

Then...reality caught up. I couldn't believe what happened. I pulled from Harry's embrace and looked at him.

He spoke for the first time.

"Are you okay?"

I wiped the tear stains from my face.

"Y-yes...thank you..." We both stood up.

He reached out with his hand and touched the side of my face. He asked the same question again.

"Are you okay?"

I looked down and answered truthfully this time.

"No" I stated firmly, but said softly.

He didn't say anything for a while, but eventually he did.

"Do...you want to talk about it?"

I looked up in his beautiful green eyes. Harry had changed so much.

"You wouldn't understand"

"Why don't you try?" he said to me. "Talking to someone helps you know...maybe even more if you don't know the person so well"

Okay...that was the wrong thing to say to me. Not that he knew of course. Telling him that the problem was that he actually did know me well...wouldn't go over well.

"N-no...it's okay...thanks for helping me...it meant a lot to me..." That was the truth.

We both stood there a bit awkwardly.

"I...was wondering..." Harry started to say. "If maybe...you would like to visit...me...tonight...here.."

I was certainly thrown off by that comment.

"I don't think that is such a good idea..." I trailed off.

"Why not!" He countered immediately, showing me that fire that he has when it comes to things he really wants. I've always liked that fire about him.

Why shouldn't I indeed not go?

Because he doesn't remember you! A nagging voice at the back of my mind said.

But...he IS nice...he has changed and...I kind of like this change...

But he doesn't remember you!

Well...even though he doesn't remember me...it's not like a date now is it...we're just 'getting to know' each other...

"Maybe...I'll stop by tonight...around seven...is that okay with you?"

Hi face lit up and he smiled.

"Yeah...I'll...see you then"

"Hey Harry! What's taking you so long down there?" I could hear Ron's voice calling (dare I say 'roaring') from upstairs. Followed by that shout, footsteps (dare I say 'thuds') on the stairs were heard as he came down. He looked from me to Harry.

"Hey...Ginny was it?"

I nodded as my stomach flipped.

"Well..." Harry cut in. "I have to go, but...I'll see you tonight"

"Yeah...bye..." I said and turned around walking towards the door. I could hear Ron't voice saying softly (although I did hear it) "Ooohh...Harry Potter got a date, has he?" followed by that was an 'oof'. Which probably means that Harry elbowed him or something.

As I walked back, I couldn't help, but ponder what a weird morning this has been. It started off bad...then it got better...but now...I don't know what it is anymore. When I arrived back at Dumbledore's office, I noticed that he still wasn't there. I walked down the staircase.

First period was definitely over. I waved my wand and all signs that I had cried, vanished. I began walking back to my chambers. When I reached the doors and whispered the password, I heard someone calling my name. I looked around and saw 'the Ferret' running towards me. I stepped through the portrait and turned around, waiting for Malfoy to show up.

"Damn Weasley...I've been looking for you all over! Where the hell did you go?"

I stared at him with a blank face. Seeing as I was not going to reply, Malfoy spoke again.

"Look, I shouldn't have said, what I said back in the classroom"

I stared at him some more. Did he actually think that that was going to do the trick into forgiving him? Did he really thought that I wouldn't notice that that was no apology? He only said that he shouldn't have said it...I could've told him that! I didn't even say that he was sorry!

"If you call that an apology then you should research some more on the human race" and with that I slammed the portrait in his face.

The rest of the day, I worked on preparing the potions lesson. I knew that Malfoy had to be there, but I couldn't work with that stupid Ferret. I send some houselves to fix me some lunch and didn't go to the Great Hall. I knew it was childish, but I didn't care.

When dinner arrived, I did went to the Great Hall. I ignored Malfoy all through dinner and returned to my room as fast as I could. I had to pick out clothes for tonight. Should I wear something sexy? elegant? casual?

Eventually I decided to go casual with a bit of fancy in it. I pulled out some jeans and a tight black top. I did my hair up and put on some light make-up. When I was happy with the results, I realized that I'd better go or I'll be late.

All the way to Grimmauld place (the second) I had to fight the butterflies in my stomach.

It is only a FRIENDLY visit! I told myself.

When I opened the door, I saw Hermione standing in the hallway. It looked like she was waiting for me.

"Hey Virginia.." She greeted.

"I prefer...Ginny"

"Okay then...Ginny" she said. "Harry asked me to direct you to his room"

I followed her as we walked up the stairs and rounded some corridors.

"No more Mrs. Black yelling?" I suddenly asked. I had forgot all about her.

"How did you know about Mrs. Black? We found a way to remove her before you arrived here?"

Whoops... "Eh...Dumbledore told me"

"oh...well...here it is"

With that, Hermione left me standing in front of Harry's door. I knocked twice and waited.

Harry opened the door and I could see that he made tonight...very friendly as I saw the cozy fireplace with pillows in front of it and candles everywhere!

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