Ginny fanned herself as she stirred the cauldron. Was it her or was it getting really hot in the Potions classroom? Snape watched her with a small smirk, then he turned his gaze to the Potion. Ginny smiled slightly as she watched him look thoughtful.

"Something's wrong" he stated "The colour is supposed to be green, not blue" Ginny frowned and hit her head in annoyance.

"I absolutely suck at Potions! Maybe I should just quit" Snape's head snapped up, he narrowed his eyes at her.

"You will not give up! You've been doing really well for the past month; don't discourage yourself just because one Potion has gone wrong" he snapped. Ginny rolled her eyes and mumbled something. Snape smirked.

"You look rather hot and bothered; do you want to stop for a little bit? The fumes can get to you after a while" Ginny nodded and immediately sat down on a stool, staring intently at Snape, who was still standing with his arms folded over his chest, looking at the Potion thoughtfully.

"I just don't know where we went wrong. We followed everything … wait! We forgot to add lacewings!" he cried, dashing over to the desk and flinging them into the cauldron. Almost immediately, the liquid turned green.

Ginny stared at him in amazement.

"You sure know your Potions" Snape grinned at that comment.

"I know. Potions are things that most people don't appreciate. I love Potions, its great learning how to study them" he told her, leaning against the desk and smiling slightly. Ginny flashed him a smile.

"You know, I've just realized something" Snape said, comprehension dawning on his features. Ginny raised an eyebrow at him in confusion.

"What?"

"Well, you're the most popular female in Hogwarts and both Gryffindors and Slytherins like you"

"Yeah, so? What's your point?"

"The point that I'm making is that you have the power to help Gryffindors and Slytherins get along. Not that I'm suggesting it, I hate the idea, but I've only just realized it" he muttered. Ginny blinked in surprise, then she brightened considerably.

"That's a great idea!"

"I'd advise you not to carry out the idea. It's not such a good one, especially if people know that I suggested it"

"They won't! Aw, Sev, it's a wonderful idea" Snape raised an eyebrow.

"Sev?"

"It's a nickname, do ya like it?" Snape shook his head.

"I hate it" Ginny tutted and rolled her eyes.

"But I'll let you call me that, seeing as you're probably gonna call me that anyway, even if I don't like it"

Ginny grinned mischievously.

"You know me too well" Snape smirked.

"I know"

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"Black, watch where you're going!" Snape snarled. Sirius whirled around and narrowed his eyes at Snape; a nasty grin on his face.

"Well, well, if it isn't Snivellus" he sneered "Been working on Potions again with Moony's girl? I'm warning you Snivellus, make one move on her and I'll kill you!" he threatened, his wand gripped at Snape's chest.

"Don't worry Black, I won't, but I think I should be saying the same thing to you" he said with an evil glint in his eye. Sirius paled as he gritted his teeth.

"I don't know what you're talking about" he hissed.

"Oh, I think you do" Snape sneered "Ginny's told me everything. You see Black, Ginny and I are very good friends, so I'd advise you not to upset her" Sirius seemed to snap as he lunged himself at Snape, but he was frozen in mid-air by Ginny's spell.

"Nice try Sirius, but I'd appreciate it if you didn't attack my friends" she growled. Snape threw her a smile, which she returned.

"See you later Gin" he told her and walked off. Ginny grinned and walked off, leaving Sirius frozen in mid-air.

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The two years flew by and Ginny was so excited to be returning home to the Lupin's. She loved spending time with them. During the summer, her, Charlotte and Marie had all gone to a Spa to cleanse themselves. It had been one of the best days of her life. They'd gone home, only to be entertained by Remus, Zak and Max. Ginny had been rolling around on the floor in hysterics by the end of the day.

Another time, they'd all met up with the Potter's. So, it was the Marauders, Lily, The Lupin's and The Potter's. All the female's had talked about girly stuff, while the guys had gone out to play Quidditch. That had been quite fun to watch. Now … it was nearing Christmas and Ginny couldn't believe that she was now sixteen. Although, everyone else thought she was seventeen, so she could use magic outside of school. That was definitely an advantage whenever Sirius annoyed her!

She hummed a cheery tune to herself as she watched Remus pack away the last of his things into his trunk.

"Can you believe how fast our two years at Hogwarts have gone?!" Remus exclaimed "I don't really wanna leave"

"I know, neither do I, but … look on the bright side, we'll be standing on our own two feet" she told him. Remus' face dropped.

"It's gonna be really hard for me to get a job" he whispered. Ginny's face softened as she put her arms around his neck and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"We'll be together, that's all that matters" she told him. Remus hugged her back and smiled slightly.

"Can you believe that Lily and James are gonna get married?" Sirius questioned happily, running up to the couple. Ginny grinned.

"I had a feeling it would happen the moment they started going out"

Lily appeared in the Gryffindor common room, tears of happiness and sadness streaming down her face; she ran straight up to Ginny and enveloped Ginny in a hug.

"I'm really gonna miss you!" she cried. As soon as this was said, Ginny broke down in tears as well.

"Hey! Who said that you two weren't going to see each other?" Remus questioned, looking confused.

"I j-just hope that we see each other again soon" Lily wailed.

"What are you two talking about?" Sirius asked, looking totally lost "You'll be seeing each other all of the time. I know for a fact that Moony and Prongs will stay in contact"

"Hey guys!" James dashed into the common room, gasping for breath "The graduation for seventh years is about to start" With that said, they all quickly rushed off to the Great Hall.

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As the graduation finished for the seventh years, they were all allowed the last night to say their goodbyes to their friends. Ginny immediately rushed over to Narcissa and hugged her. Narcissa cried noisily and promised that she'd write to Ginny at least once week. Lucius nodded his head to her with a small smirk on his face.

"I hope we see each other again soon" he said, holding out his hand to shake Ginny's. Ginny shook it, while tears streamed down her face.

Suddenly, a voice whispered in her ear.

"You're not going to say goodbye to me? I'm hurt" Ginny whirled around and threw her arms around Snape's neck.

"Oh…Oh, I'm going to miss you!" she cried. Snape stumbled backwards slightly at the force of his female friend.

"I-I'll miss you too" he muttered softly "Although, don't let anyone know that I just said that" Ginny smiled a watery smile when she pulled away.

"Don't worry, I won't let anyone know that the evil Severus Snape actually isn't a cold hearted bastard" Snape chuckled, while Ginny wiped her eyes.

"God, look at the state of you! You're a real mess" Snape commented. Ginny smacked him playfully on the arm, while trying her best not to break down in tears again.

"I want you to write to me at least once a month!" Snape saluted her, keeping his face straight.

"Aye, aye ma'am" Ginny laughed.

"Well … I'll see you around" Snape nodded curtly and watched her leave.

"Goodbye Ginny" he whispered.

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Remus dumped his trunk on the floor the moment he got into his room.

"Well … this is it" he said quietly "No more Hogwarts to return to, it's kinda scary" Ginny nodded, then moved closer to him, grabbing his tie and pulling him closer to her with it.

"I love you" she whispered. Remus smiled, leaned in and kissed her, then he pulled away, looking somewhat nervous. Ginny looked to him confused.

"Remus?"

"I want to ask you something" he blurted out. Ginny blinked.

"Uh … sure, go ahead, what is it?" Remus nervously ran a hand through his hair as he got down on one knee and pulled out a small velvet box. Ginny's eyes widened when she realized what his question was going to be.

"Ginny … will you-"

"YES!"

"Let me finish my sentence" he said. Ginny blushed.

"Oh, sorry, go on then, ask me"

"Will you-will you marry me?"

"YES!" Ginny yelled, jumping into his arms and kissing him passionately. Remus grinned when they pulled apart. He slid the ring on her finger and kissed her on the forehead.

"I guess Lily and James aren't the only ones getting married next year" Ginny giggled, while crying.

"I'm so happy" she whispered, burying her face into his chest. Remus held her tightly, while whispering softly in her ear. The door opened to reveal Marie, Max, Charlotte and Zak.

"You're engaged!" Marie cried, looking ecstatic. Remus' jaw dropped.

"You listened?!" He cried "Couldn't you have waited till dinner before I announced it? Now it's not gonna be a surprise!"

Charlotte grinned and threw her arms around Ginny.

"Oh, this is gonna be so great! I'm gonna have a sister!" Ginny hugged her back. Max winked at Remus proudly, while Remus beamed at his fiancée.

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The next morning, Ginny could hardly contain her excitement; she was dying to tell Lily the good news.

"Oh, I can't wait until tonight! I need to tell someone now!" She yelled, running around the house in excitement. Marie laughed, while trying to calm Ginny down. She clapped her hands, unable to keep still.

"Alright Ginny, calm down and-"

"Oh for goodness sake, just let her tell Narcissa and Severus, at least they won't be there tonight, so it won't spoil it" Ginny beamed at Remus.

"Thank you so much!" she squealed, rushing over to the fireplace and yelling out "MALFOY MANOR!"

Max chuckled, while watching his youngest son trying his best to look calm, but failing miserably.

"Let it out son, you're happy, it's no use trying to hide it from us, come on, scream, shout, I bet you're feeling the happiest guy in the world, right?" Remus nodded his smile widening.

"I'm getting married! I'm engaged! I never thought it'd happen!" With that said, he jumped up and down, looking as though he were about to burst.

"I'M GETTING MARRIED!"