19. Red Rose

Ginny looked around surprised. No one had sent her a rose on Valentine's day before, but an owl had just dropped one for her during the morning mail. She quickly looked at the note attached to it, thinking that it had been meant for someone else. It said:

'Ginny Weasley, I want you to know that someone loves you very much. It may seem like no one cares, but I do. I know that I am not the type you're usually interested in, but please give me a chance.

Sincerely a very hopeful,

Seamus Finnegan'

Ginny looked across the house table to see a scarlet faced boy look away when their eyes met. But then they looked back at her. She smiled. And nodded.