Chapter 16 : A Reunion with a Side of Heartache

"Harry James Potter I swear if we are late I will hex you beyond recognition!" Ginny called playfully through the bathroom door. It had been almost a month since their "escapade" and Harry had moved in with Ginny.

"Hold on Ginny, I'll be out in a minute…just adjusting my unruly hair." Harry retorted.

"It'll be a losing battle now come on and get the lead out of your feet!" Ginny laughed. Ginny had gotten ready at Hermione's flat whilst Harry remained here. She was so excited, it had been years since her times at Hogwarts and she was eager to show up and see everyone. Plus, she wanted to flaunt Harry in front of Lavender and Parvarti. They had always liked Harry, and in the end she had won him over! "Come on Harry!"

Harry emerged from the bathroom and was looking as handsome as ever. He was wearing black slacks with a deep green shirt. Ginny smiled, he looked breath taking. Harry surveyed Ginny and smiled. He picked her up by her waist and spun her around once before landing his lips on hers.

"Gin that skirt is absolutely gorgeous on you," Harry said. Ginny was dressed in a flowy burgundy skirt and a black over the shoulder shirt. She has used her wand tip to get it out of a catalog.

"Well let's go then! I don't want to be late!" Ginny grabbed Harry's hand and they were off at a brisk walk towards the leaky cauldron. From there they caught a carriage to Hogwarts. The view was fabulous. The castle was all hustle bustle but it was shone in all of its elegance. A large banner could be seen from the entrance of the school that read, Welcome Previous Hogwarts Students! Ginny sighed and took Harry's hand as the two were led inside the entrance hall by a house elf. When they entered the Entrance Hall Ginny heard her name.

"Ginny! Over here!" Hermione was there among the crowds waving madly at Ginny and Harry. Harry led the way towards her. "You two look fabulous Gin!" Hermione smirked moving slightly to the music.

"C'mon Hermione I want you to dance…Alright Draco?" Harry gestured.

"Yea sure, go on" Malfoy insisted. Ginny went to get punch and returned to watch Hermione and Harry glide around the dance floor. She glanced around hopping to see someone she knew. She couldn't find Lavender or Parvarty any where but she did however see Cho Chang. She was talking gaily to a group of people and throwing looks at Harry out on the dance floor. Ginny scowled and set her punch glass down. She walked steadily towards Hermione and Harry and tapped the two on the shoulder.

'May I cut in Hermione?" She asked, Hermione nodded and bounced back over to where her fiancé was. Ginny and Harry waltzed around the floor and right when Ginny was sure that Cho was watching, she kissed Harry with a lot of passion. She smirked as she saw that Cho was outraged. When the song ended, Harry wandered over to where Ron was, dragging Ginny with him. Ginny only too late noticed that the two were whispering. She turned around too late and realized that they were spiking the punch!

"What are you two doing?" Ginny hissed.

"Just mixing things up Gin, chill out" Ron said in return. What Ginny didn't notice was that Harry has taken quite an interest in the punch. With in the next hour Ginny failed to notice that Harry was indeed, to put it mildly…drunk off his arse. Ginny turned to talk to Hermione who was sitting down and Harry slipped off. After about half an hour, Ginny said her goodbyes.

"Hermione good to see you here tonight, I need to dash off and find Harry. I think we should be leaving, getting a bit late. Great seeing you too Draco, don't keep this little mama out too much later," Ginny indicated to Hermione. She hugged her best friend bye and headed for the exit. When she opened the door, she ran into something straight out of a night mare.

In the middle of the entrance hall was where Ginny was staring in shock. A sound finally escaped Ginny's throat that sounded a lot like her heart being ripped into. Harry was standing there, his arms wrapped around a different girl. This girl happened to be, none other than, Cho Chang. At a sudden noise, they broke apart and Harry whirled around. "Gin, I mean-"

"Don't Harry." She said venomously. She stepped forward and was about to speak her mind when Cho cut her off, "Oh Harry lets get away from this little tart and go some place-"

CRACK!

Ginny's hand came flying down across the other girl's cheek. Startled Cho flew back and hit the floor. A bright red hand print was already forming. Ginny went in for another slap when Harry caught her arm.

"Gin don't!" Harry held her off.

"DON'T YOU TELL ME NOT TO STOP POTTER," She half screamed, "I trusted your sorry arse and you turned out to be just like the rest. Just as worthless as the filth in the road side gutters. Harry James Potter you are really something. I pity the woman that decides to marry you. I want you out of my flat, and out of my life!" Ginny made to leave but Harry pulled her back.

"Now wait a minute-"he was cut off again.

"No Harry, it's over, don't talk to me, and don't bother to apologize. I don't ever want to see your pathetic being ever again. She jerked her hand away and left, leaving a terrified Cho and a very disturbed Harry. The commanded the tears that were stinging her eyes not to fall. She ran back to her carriage and cried all the way back to her flat.

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