T/N: Ahh, chapter one. Excellent, no? Continues right from the end of the prologue. Convenient, no? Sorry, I am hyper. As usual. Enjoy.
A/N: In regards to the one (sigh…only one but THANK YOU SO MUCH!) review on this story so far, I have no clue if the chapters will be longer. It's not really up to me any more…However, I shall hint strongly (hint hint nudge nudge cough cough) to the typer (hellooooooo there Chaly!) to type LONGER CHAPTERS (wink wink). Anyhoo, this chapter starts right…….now!
As he walked up to the door, a girl stepped out of the snowy shadows (T/N: snow? In July? Questionable, however, continue) (A/N: I like snow), grabbed Harry, and planted her lips on his. As soon as Harry realized it was Ginny, he debated between pulling away or returning the kiss. He broke away.
"Ginny! We're broken up, remember? I like you too much to have you die, and you might, you know, if you don't stop!"
"Oh, Harry," murmured Ginny, still clinging to Harry. "I missed you so much. And I already told you I don't care about dying as long as I'm with you!" Harry couldn't stop himself; he burst into frustrated tears. (T/N: I think that's uncharacteristic of Harry, but I don't know what I'm allowed to do to the story)(A/N: I dunno, haven't YOU ever been frustrated…huh huh huh? Harry has had an emotional summer and now this is just making him mad!). He couldn't control his emotions, so he turned away to fight with himself. He knew that if he kept away from Ginny, she would be safer, but he needed her to feel safe himself. He turned back to find Ginny in tears too. He couldn't stop himself; he kissed her long and hard. Ginny leaned into his kiss, and Harry felt like never letting go. Reluctantly, they broke apart as Harry (T/N: only Harry?) (A/N: Well, Harry heard Ron first, and Ginny OBVIOUSLY breaks away too, it's not like she'll want to kiss thin air! "I love you air! SO much more than that rotter Harry! Will you marry me?" Ummm…I don't think that works…) heard Ron clearing his throat (rather loudly, I might add) while standing in the doorway. Ron clapped and said sarcastically, "Thanks for the show, mate! I thought you two broke up." Harry grinned sheepishly and blushed furiously (T/N: You stole my line, thief! From MY story!) (A/N: I know…got a problem with that? OK: disclaimer…I don't own Harry Potter and co. NOR do I own that last line. It is STOLEN from Chaly's story!)
Ginny said, "Oh, don't mind him, he's just mad that Hermione hasn't come yet. She's due to arrive soon, and…" Ginny cleared her throat pointedly. Harry's eyes widened, and Ginny winked, answering his silent question. Ron stalked off grumpily.
Harry and Ginny spent the rest of the day together, doing mushy, romantic things. Harry sighed inwardly as he gave up on breaking up with Ginny, and kissed her. It was long and low and sweet. Harry thought to himself, This might be the best year of my life. "Ginny, should I go back to Hogwarts this year?"
"What?" Ginny cried. "You mean you might not?"
"Well, no," Harry admitted. "I've come of age, and now Dumbledore's dead. I have to destroy the rest of the Horcruxes."
"I think you should come back. I mean, you can learn a lot in a year! Besides, I'd miss you." Ginny stroked Harry's cheek.
Harry turned away. "But my mum and dad died because Voldemort was immortal. I knocked him out for a while, but now's he's back. Someone has to stop him, and I reckon very few people know about Voldemort's Horcruxes. (T/N: No one does) (A/N: Dumbledore did but he's dead, you know). I owe it to everyone he's ever killed to destroy him. I'm the only survivor, and I've beaten him before. I have to!"
"No, you don't!" Ginny had tears running down her face. "I'll do anything to keep you safe, even just one more year."
Harry's insides turned. On one hand, he owed it to Dumbledore to destroy the Horcruxes. But on the other hand, he like, no, loved Ginny too much to do this to her.
"Let me think about it, Gin. It's hard for me, you must understand that." Ginny nodded, cheeks wet. Harry lifted her chin up and murmured, "Ginny Weasley, I love you."
Ginny looked deep into his bright green eyes and replied, "I love you too, Harry."
T/N: Alrighty, folks. There is plenty more after this. I have asked Domitan's permission to change something in this, which won't affect this chapter, but will affect future chapters, like the next one. This means that I may take longer to type. I don't think she'll let me though, so I wouldn't worry. Now, if you don't review (I'll be checking!), I won't type anymore and then Domitan won't finish it and you'll never get to read the rest! Mwahahaha!
A/N: I've already said no. Hermione goes out with Ron, NOT George! My story! My story! Mine mine mine MINE! Bad Chaly! (hehe lol)