As Ginny sat there in her chair, alone, she listened to the music. Swaying slightly to the beat, she imagined being on the dance floor. But who would she dance with? She had no one. Even her friends, those she had come to the party with, had left her at the table.
As she sat there, her favorite song came on. 'Oh, what I would give to have someone to dance with," Ginny wistfully thought, 'Just one dance.' She sighed as many songs came and went, but she still sat at the table, alone. Suddenly, an unexpected song came on. Their song.
I'll be your dream
I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy
I'll be your hope
I'll be your love
Be everything that you need.
Ginny took a sharp breath and turned her head to face away from the crowd. A tear rolled down her cheek and she stood up.
I'll love you more with every breath
Truly, madly, deeply do
I will be strong I will be faithful
'cause I'm counting on
A new beginning
A reason for living
A deeper meaning
Ginny walked briskly to the patio doors and slipped out, unnoticed. As she heard the melody playing, she thought of Harry.
I want to stand with you on a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me
The only person that Ginny had ever loved – or would ever love – was gone. She knew that he wouldn't return until You-Know-Who was dead. With a sob, Ginny wondered how long it would be until he could come back. How long would it be until he would hold her in his arms? How long until she could kiss him? How long until she could tell him just how much she loved him?
And when the stars are shining brightly in the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish to send it to heaven
Then make you want to cry
The tears of joy for all the pleasure in the certainty
That we're surrounded by the comfort and protection of
The highest powers
In lonely hours
The tears devour you
Harry had been the sacrificial hero – once again. Ginny knew that he was right. It was too dangerous to be with him. She shook her head and listened, once again, to the music.
I want to stand with you on a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me
She suddenly heard footsteps behind her, coming from the darkness. "Who's that? Who's there?"
"Gin?"
She felt herself lean against the railing for support. "Ha-Harry? Is that you?"
He stepped into the light and she emitted a small squeak before running over to him. Harry picked her up and twirled her around.
"I missed you so much, Ginny!"
"I know, Harry, I know. Listen, I've been thinking a lot…"
"And…" Harry prompted.
"Harry… I love you, for Merlin's sake! Love is the most powerful magic! Look, it keeped you alive when you were just a baby. And I don't care abut Vol-Vol-Voldemort…" She shuddered.
"Ginny-"
"Let me finish, please. I don't care Harry. I love you! I love you! I'll be more protected with you, not being stuck back into school. Harry, I-"
But this time, Harry was the one to cut her off. "Ginny. Why do you think I came back? I miss you too much. If you don't care, neither do I."
Ginny smiled as he offered his hand. "Care to dance?" All Ginny could do was nod.
Oh, can't you see it baby?
You don't have to close your eyes
'Cause it's standing right here before you
All that you need will surely come
Ginny rested her head on Harry's shoulder, breathing in his scent. Things would be different now. She would be with Harry and they would fight Lord Voldemort – together.
I'll be your dream
I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy
I'll be your hope
I'll be your love
Be everything that you need.
Ginny pulled back a little from his embrace to look in his eyes. They showed love. She leaned in lightly towards his lips.
I'll love you more with every breath
Truly, madly, deeply do
Their lips connected and she shivered with excitement. Harry was truly back!
I want to stand with you on a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me
As the kiss deepened, she fell against his chest, her hands ruffling his always-messy hair.
I want to stand with you on a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me
As they pulled apart for air, Ginny felt cheerful for the first time in a while. She leaned back in for another kiss and thought about all of the time that they would have to spend together… just the two of them.