Ginny's New Life
Chapter Four
In a Daze
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"What do you think your doing? Get out…OUT!" Madam Pomfrey said as she found Harry and Ginny in their compromising state. "You need to leave Mr. Potter and Miss Weasley, go back to your dorm."
Harry, who had jumped up the moment that Madam Pomfrey started yelling, grabbed Ginny's hand and helped her out of bed. Ginny, who was still dressed in her Quidditch things, quickly got up and left the Hospital with Harry. The moment they left the door they both started laughing and walking quickly down the hall, still hand-in-hand.
Ginny lead Harry down a flight of steps and down another hallway, she pushed him behind a tapestry and took a moment to catch her breath.
Harry, who was still laughing said, "Hey, I know this place, I hid behind here once with Fred and George to avoid the fireworks they set off for that Umbridge cow."
"I can't stay long Harry or I'll get in trouble for being out after curfew. I just wanted to tell you that next weekend is our Hogsmead weekend." Ginny said.
"Oh, right." Harry replied happily.
"So are you going to meet me there?" Ginny asked.
"Sure, how about the Three Broomsticks around noon."
"Perfect. Okay, I have to go Harry…I can't wait to see you again, you have no idea how happy I am that you came today." Ginny said then she wrapped her arms around him tightly and kissed him once more. Once she broke off, she peered her head out from behind the tapestry to see if was safe. When she determined is was, she gave Harry one last kiss then ran for it, leaving Harry alone with a large smile on his face.
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The next few days passed in a daze for Ginny. All she could think about was the upcoming Hogsmead weekend and that she was going to spend a full day with Harry. Everyone around Ginny found her quite entertaining as well. Ginny could be found walking down the corridors, absentmindedly staring at nothing in particular. In fact, several people thought she was doing the perfect Luna impression until they realized that she wasn't putting on an act. In fact, while on her way to breakfast on Friday morning she walk right into the end of the Gryffindor table causing several people to point and laugh, Ginny hadn't noticed a thing.
Hermione, who was concerned for Ginny's well being finally decided to say something. "Ginny, don't you think you are taking this a bit far?"
"Taking what a bit far." Ginny replied as she dangled a toy for Crookshanks while lounging in the common room.
"This whole day dreaming over Harry thing." Hermione replied.
"I'm not exactly daydreaming over him."
"Well, then what are you doing?" Hermione asked.
"I'm just still so stunned that he came to my game. I mean…every girl in our world wants to be with Harry and I have him..me…he's mine!" Ginny said as she wrapped her arms around herself and grinned from ear to ear.
Hermione just smiled, "You're a lucky girl Ginny, that's why everyone talks about you, their jealous."
The day of the Hogsmead trip started like any other. Expect for the unexpected snow that fell overnight it was looking like it would be a good day. Ginny and Hermione were exceptionally happy that they were spending the day with their men. The plan was to meet Ron and Harry at Hogsmead's Weasley Wizard Wheezes around noon. Ron got permission to let the three of them hang out in the back of the store until Ron got off work around two o'clock.
Everything seemed to be going well, the whole castle seemed to sparkle in the morning sunlight and everything was right in the world. So when Hedwig landed in front of Ginny during breakfast she had no reason to believe her letter would contain what it did.
My dearest Ginny,
I'm sorry but I'm not going to be able to make the Hogsmead trip today. Something has come up. I'm sorry, I'll see you soon.
Forever yours,
Harry
P.S. Ron said that you are to join him and Hermione for the day.
"WHAT!" Ginny roared. "Not coming, something has come up? What could possibly be more important?"
Hermione took the letter from Ginny and read it through twice. She couldn't believe that Harry made other plans on the day he was supposed to be with Ginny, she was just as angry as Ginny was. "Oh and that's so sweet of Ron to let you join us! Of course you would join us, what would make him think otherwise." Hermione said huffily.
Ginny suddenly looked on the verge of tears, "No, I think I'll just stay and do some homework or something. I don't feel much like going now."
"Oh, Ginny you have to come; it won't be the same without you there." Hermione said.
"No, you have fun Hermione; give Ron a hug for me." Ginny said as she slowly got up from the table and walked out of the great hall.
Ginny sat in the Gryffindor tower and watched as her fellow classmates walked off towards Hogsmead. Hermione had tried to persuade her to go several more times without success. Ginny couldn't believe that Harry wasn't coming, what could he possibly be doing that was more important? She knew that he didn't have Quidditch today, so what was he doing? But she knew Harry better than anyone, it must be something very important, he wouldn't ditch her like this, at least she didn't think he would. Would he?
Just this morning she was boasting about how much Harry loved her and how they were just perfect together. They had never fought, they were always happy with each other. And he showed up to her game just a few days back. He had promised her that he would be there and he knew how much she was looking forward to seeing him. She had talked to him just last night in the mirrors about how excited she was.
And that's when the idea hit her…the mirrors! Ginny quickly left her comfy chair and ran up the girl's stairs and into her room. She pulled the mirror out from under her pillow and was just about to call out Harry's name when to her surprise; he was already there, waiting for her.
Harry in the mirror smiled heartily and said, "Hello Ginny, I knew you wouldn't go into Hogsmead without me."
Ginny did not return the smile, in fact she was trying to look past Harry's head to where he located. She could tell that it wasn't their apartment, but he was defiantly in a house. But who's?
"Harry, where are you?" Ginny asked.
"You're too quick for me Ginny; no I'm not in our apartment." Harry replied, still smiling.
"Okay, so where are you and why didn't you go into Hogsmead?"
"I was going to wait until Christmas to show you but why not now. The reason I didn't go into Hogsmead was because I had a meeting with a realtor."
"And why did you have a meeting with a realtor?" Ginny asked huffily.
"Because I needed to sign some papers and it had to be today because the realtor is leaving the country tomorrow." Harry said, smiling more than ever.
Ginny was starting to catch on but didn't want to get her hopes up yet. "So what were the papers for?"
"Hold on…I'll show you!" Harry said. Ginny sat and eagerly watched the mirror. One moment she was looking at Harry standing next to a blank wall, and then the image started to move and shake as if Harry were running with the other mirror in his hand. And sure enough when Harry reappeared in the mirror he was in a new location, outside this time, and out of breath.
All Ginny could see was Harry and what looked like a forest of snow covered trees. Then Harry smiled, turned around and moved his head out of view. Ginny was left looking at a rather large house. The house was at least two floors high with a large wrap-a-round porch. It was white with blue shutters and looked perfect set against the newly fallen snow. Ginny was about to say something when Harry came back into view.
"Wait, there is one more thing." Once again the image started to shake as Harry walked and moved with the mirror. Then suddenly the image was still and in the distance, looking very small was the house she knew best in the world, the Burrow. Once again Harry's face came into view and he now looked on the verge of jumping around from happiness.
"So, what do you think?" Harry asked.
"Harry did you buy a house?" Ginny said trying very hard not to smile.
"Yes I did."
"And it's close to Mum and Dad's house?" Ginny asked.
"Yes it is. But there is a problem." Harry replied.
"What, what's wrong?"
"Well, I'm sure you remember all the houses around here but this one was in really bad shape and only the outside looks nice, the inside still needs lots of work. It was left empty for a really long time. We can't move in for awhile." Harry said.
"I remember that house, that place was horrible! But, oh Harry…you bought us a house! I'm so excited; I wish I was there with you!" Ginny said giving Harry a toothy smile.
"Well, you can't come here but I can come to you, there is still a few hours before students have to be back from Hogsmead right?" Harry asked.
Without giving a proper reply Ginny quickly stood up and said into the mirror, "Meet me at the Three Broomsticks, bye Harry." And before Harry could respond Ginny was down the stairs and out the portrait hole, heading for Hogsmead.
