"Transfiguration has different fields in which it could be used. In the Auror field it could—ah! Stop it Blaise! I'm trying to read here"
She pouted from where she sat on his lap in an empty class, trying to go over her transfiguration exam coming up the next day. Blaise though, kept kissing the crook of her neck and massaging her thighs.
"I know what you're capable of, and I know you're ready for the exam like I am tomorrow. So stop overreacting. I know you'll do well, you're Ginny Weasley."
She smiled before turning to face him, straddling him.
"You're just saying that to make me feel better"
He smirked as he removed her school robed and placed it on the table just behind her.
"Maybe, but I also have other ways of making you feel better."
He smirked as she grinned, unbuttoning his shirt.
"Ah! The transfiguration exam was so bloody tough!"
Seamus whined as he flopped on the common room sofa, other 7th year Gryffindor students around him.
Dean nodded as he stared at the ass of 5th year Romilda Vane. He'd broken it off with Dora 2 weeks after Valentine's and moved to another Ravenclaw who was in 5th year. He broke it off with the poor dearie over 2 weeks ago and looks like he's going after Romilda. Lucky him. That girl would spread her legs for anyone who asked.
"Dont even talk about it! I can't wait for this exams to be over!"
"Oh! I think I mixed up questions 21 and 22!"
Hermione worried and Lavender scoffed.
"Lighten up Hermione! We know you're going to kick ass this exam! Now, on to more important things, when are the prefects going to tell us the day of the senior's party?!"
Parvati sat up, nodding enthusiastically.
"Oh damn right! I need to get it on!"
She winked at Seamus who winked back at her in a lewd manner.
Hermione scoffed.
"honestly! I don't know the need for it, but we'll be posting it after the exams"
Ron came down from the dorms with Harry, both laughing.
"I heard party"
Hermione rolled her eyes though she smiled fondly at Ron who winked at her.
"We were just discussing the annual Senior's Party and what the theme would be"
Colin said, relaxing and Dean butted in again
"Yeah! And make sure there's no boring ball! We definitely don't want that. We want to be able to rock our ladies!"
He spoke cockily and Ginny scoffed. Honestly, he was way too cocky now, magic herself could use Karma against him anytime now. Especially ever since he found out he was actually an half-blood from a minor house called Quinn.
Ginny shrugged.
"Balls are kind of overrated anyways. They're great, there's no doubt about that."
Ginny had been giddy since last week when she heard that Fleur had given birth to her very first niece, her name was Victoire Weasley on the 2nd of May, coincidentally when the Hogwarts battle was won. She was seen as a good omen. She couldn't wait to see the cutie!
May ended after two weeks and June came in. The exams were hard and tiring and Ginny was doing 6. She'd done 4 and it remained only 2. Presently, she was joining the golden trio for a midnight snack before her Ancient runes exam the following morning.
Settling down in the kitchen, the elves served them deserts and butter beer.
"So, Hermione, what will you be up to after graduation? Are you moving back to your parents?"
After she restored their memories, they had expressed just how disappointed they were in her but the understood and forgave her. They moved back to England and back to their former house.
Hermione shook her head.
"No way. My parents had always set up a college fund for me when I was a kid. They told me it would be my graduation present. It might not be much, but it's enough to pay for an acceptable apartment that isn't magical, and is close to government alley for my job. It will also be enough to hold a rent for at least 4 months and get me cheap but usable furniture. I can't wait begin my job! I would have chosen a law firm, but it'd be better to work in the ministry's law firm so I can start my work on granting the house elf's some freedom."
Ginny immediately noticed how some of the house elf's began staring fearfully at her and shrinking further from her line of sight. Ginny snorted.
"While an admirable effort Mione, I still think you should investigate more on them before you do anything drastic"
"Of course I will!"
She said indignantly and Ron rolled his eyes as he asked for another plate while Harry chuckled, amused.
"Doesn't explain why you won't be staying with the guys"
She said, gesturing at Ron and Harry.
"Oh I can't possibly! No offense, but I'm going to need a lot of space for all my books and documents."
Ron then cut in again.
"Besides, I don't have the money to rent. I'll stay with mum and dad at least till Auror school and then Harry and I will move to our own place. He'll have to pay for the first month, but after the first pay, I'll pay him my half and we can start splitting the payment"
Harry nodded at the plan before uncomfortably trying to make conversation with Ginny.
"So, um… How about you?"
"Ow! Well, there's this tradition all Weasley children do and—"
"Wait, you're gonna do that?! Have you told mum?"
"No! Now shut up Ron! Anyways, after graduation, all except Ron now it seems, leave home after at least a month or two. Thankfully, mum thinks it's possible it might happen with her last 2 kids so I'm pretty sure she's expecting something"
"Yeah, from me and not you"
She snorted.
"I don't think she'd mind after I tell her I'm moving in with—"
"Zabini?!"
Ron asked, a small frown on his face and Harry's fist tightened around his spoon as he looked up in surprise while Hermione just rolled her eyes.
"Don't even start Ron. And no! I'm not moving in with him! I'm moving in with Luna, you know, my best friend for more than 10 years? Ring any bell?"
Ron blushed, turning away as he mumbled an apology and Ginny chuckled, rolling her eyes at her brother's apparent dumbness.
The last day of NEWTs came up on everyone so fast that people marveled it was already the 1st week of June.
Ginny smiled as she rushed out of the exam hall, after having just finished Arithmancy.
Blaise hadn't picked it for NEWTs and had finished 2 days before her. He promised he'd be waiting for her at their lake to celebrate them being through with Hogwarts and graduating in at least 2 weeks.
Tears rushed down from her face as she spotted him, his back turned to her as he stared into the lake. He really was always there when she need him to.
Running into his back, she hugged him like her life depended on it. He seemed startled at first but then calmed when he knew she was the one.
Turning to her, he noticed the tears on her face before his eyes softened to concern.
"Should I be preparing to hit someone?"
She giggled before flying on him and placing a passionate kiss on his lips for some seconds before stepping back and hugging him around the waist which he reciprocated.
"Okay, I'm even more concerned. What's wrong?"
"Nothing. I'm just, really happy. It's been a long 7 years. 8 for you. A lot of things could have made us never meet. Even the war was an instrument of our meeting. And yet, I can't imagine my life without you in it. Sorry for being all mushy. I think it's cause I'm done with Hogwarts."
He chuckled as he kissed her forehead and sighed.
"It's okay. I understand."
And she knew he did. He might not be good at words or feelings, but he understood her and she was understanding him too.
She then remembered something.
"Hey Blaise, before I forget, Harry said he wants to talk to me"
She felt his arms tighten around her.
"Oh? And what were you doing with him in the first place?"
She huffed, stepping away from him and raised an eyebrow.
"Yesterday night I went to the common room when I couldn't sleep, I saw him heading back to his dorms and he said he would really like to talk to me today."
Blaise's eyes narrowed and he gritted his teeth.
"You won't be going alone obviously"
Her eyes narrowed as well.
"And who are you suggesting? He did say alone"
"And I'm not allowing you do that. I'll go with you"
"Absolutely not!"
He narrowed his eyes once more and stood closely in front of her. He stared at her like a predator would it's prey and she swallowed as she felt her body stir at how intimidating he seemed to look.
"You should know how much of a possessive guy I am princess, so don't think I won't watch what I claim as mine. So, just let me go with you."
She blushed and felt her breath cut at how hot he looked and she nodded.
"Fine. We go together. How about this night by 8?"
He nodded before smirking.
"Good answer, or I'd have had to punish you."
She blushed at the implied statement before hitting him.
"Lets just head in you annoying prat."
He smirked at her cockily and winked.
In Ginny's head though, yes she'd meet Blaise by 8, but she'd make sure she saw Harry on her own by at least 7:30pm
When it was time, Ginny immediately left the common room as dinner ended quite early for the seniors. She went towards the astronomy tower where they planned to meet and she saw him there, pacing around. She smiled, typical Harry Potter.
Stepping into the tower, she cleared her throat, making him a bit startled before he relaxed.
"Hey…"
He mumbled, running his hand over his hair.
"Hi"
She said back as she walked over to the tower's balcony and rested on it. She heard Harry sigh and walk to rest next to her as well.
"So… what did you want to talk about?"
Ginny asked using her side eye to look at him. He hadn't really changed, well except for a haircut and a new pair of gold rimmed circular glasses.
"Um, I uh… just wanted to know how you were"
She inwardly chuckled.
"I've been good. Graduation is in a few weeks, I didn't expect it to come so fast. We're basically becoming adults real soon. It just sounds so... scary"
He nodded.
"Yeah, it really is. I mean, I forgot to tell you but, during the weekend, a mailed me the Potter Lordship ring"
He gestured to his left hand, his 2nd finger, next to his thumb. It was a silver ring with a dark red ruby stone on it.
Ginny smiled at him
"Wow! Congratulations! So how does it feel, Lord Potter?"
She joked and Harry scoffed, smiling sheepishly.
"Please! It's just a Lordship. Nothing special, I didn't suddenly find a whole fortune. Of course the money is quite sizable, but I can't spend super lavishly"
He chuckled.
They smiled at each other before Harry clear his throat.
"So! How are things with... Zabini?"
He struggled with the name and Ginny shook her head.
"Great, actually. Everything's… great! What about Chang?"
He made a noise at the back of his throat and Ginny turned to look at him curiously.
"She's…good. Listen, Ginny. I have something to talk to you about. Um, I didn't actually like how things ended between us"
"Harry—"
"No, please, listen. I felt like a dick that night. I couldn't sleep. You're an important part of my life, or was. I did like you when we were together. Even before we were and I felt at Bliss. I really don't know how things between me and Cho happened. I felt guilty the first time, especially when I started developing feelings for her. I didn't want things to end between us, especially like that. I'm here to make sure we're at least okay. I know you're dating Zabini, even if I still don't trust him yet, I want us to be okay. Start over again. If it's okay with you."
Ginny looked at him, a bit shocked. She hadn't expected him to open up this much. He was after all, not the touchy feeling kind of person. Ginny honestly didn't know what to say. She had always been angry at Harry ever since the whole Cho debacle. Cho, she resented. Harry though, she couldn't, especially when she'd known him for years. And she was also with someone else now. She couldn't exactly turn her back on him now could she??
Sighing.
"I guess we could start over again. But you owe me for all the drama okay?!"
He nodded enthusiastically and raised an eyebrow.
"I guess dating a Slytherin is making you turn devious"
She smiled angelically.
"don't forget my favor though"
"I won't. It's good being able to talk freely with you again. I've got to go now though. I promised Ron a game of chess… 10 minutes ago"
He said, after checking his watch Ginny's dad had gifted him.
Hurrying away as Ginny chuckled, she realized it was already 8:33pm.
Eyes widening, she cursed as she realized just how much time had passed. She was supposed to meet Blaise by 8 and yet, here she was.
Dashing through the corridors to head to the Great Hall entrance, she was caught by a pair of strong arms. Startled, she looked up into a pair of cerulean blue eyes. Blaise's blue eyes.
Ah shit.
His eyebrow was raised up and he seemed a bit pissed off.
"So, mind telling me why I just saw Potter rushing away from the astronomy tower, saw me, glared and said 'Ginny will be with you soon' hunh?"
He said, stepping forward, towards her as she stepped back and the wall was behind her. She gulped and bit her lip. Honestly, she kind of felt turned on, this dominant Blaise was turning her head.
"Um… cause I was talking to him?"
He narrowed his eyes and placed his hands on both sides of the wall, locking her in the middle.
"And you lied to me?"
She stood straight, her hand on her waist as she looked him back in the eyes.
"I'm sorry for that. But I feel no regret with the conversation."
She said, leaning into him. His eyes darkened and her breath quickened.
Blaise then sighed, staring down at her.
"You have no idea what you're doing to me."
With that, he stepped back, grabbed her and threw her over his shoulder making her squeal as he walked up the stairs.
"Where exactly are you taking me?!"
She questioned and he ignored her.
They reached the 7th floor and he walked around and a door appeared. Entering inside, Ginny was dropped and she could now look around. It was like a chamber, a large red and black queen sized bed was in a corner, covered by red silky looking curtains. Turning towards Blaise, she saw he had abandoned his cloak and was staring at her with such intensity she felt herself go red.
"Mind telling me now why we're here?"
She asked with a slightly impish smile and
he smirked and walked towards her.
"Where have you been?!"
Hermione asked Ginny as they entered McGonagall's office that weekend.
"Hm? Oh! I was just… meditating away from prying eyes"
She mumbled, wincing slightly at the pain she felt in her V area. Not that she minded.
"You look harried though"
McGonagall motioned for them to sit down before starting.
"As you know, your graduation ceremony will be coming up on the 16th of July. Every year, there is always a valedictorian student. Seeing as this year, we have 2 years combining, we therefore have decided on 2 valedictorian students. You will be leading the first speech Miss Granger, as you should have graduated last year and then Miss Weasley will finish"
Ginny and Hermione gasped at the honor given to them.
"B-but professor, I'd thought it'd be Harry"
Hermione asked.
"So did everyone, but a valedictorian student has to be someone involved in a lot of things and excels greatly at them as well. I'm sure Harry is glad we didn't put him in the spotlight again. Miss Weasley is such a person for her year. For yours, it was between you and Miss Patil in Ravenclaw, but you were voted for at the end. Congratulations both of you. The speech will take at least 3-5 minutes. Good luck you two."
"Thanks Professor"
Ginny mumbled as the 2 girls walked out of the office quietly and still in shock. They walked a few feet away before they turned to each other, smiled and screamed, hugging each other tightly.
"Oh my God! I can't believe this! I'd actually forgotten about this! Oh my! This is-this really…"
"Mind blowing"
Ginny murmured, smiling.
"I need to tell my parents this good news! Wait! I don't even know what to write! Oh no!"
Hermione worried, pacing back and forth. Ginny rolled her eyes, smiling amusedly at Hermione.
"Come on Mione, let's go tell the guys the good news, and then write to whoever we want to before deciding on anything"
Hermione breathed in and out.
"Yes. Of course. You're right. Come on!"
They rushed eagerly to the common room where a bunch of their friends were scattered around.
"Guess what guys?!"
Ginny gushed as they entered and people turned to look at them.
"Guess the 2 Valedictorians!"
Harry's eyes popped open and Neville gasped.
"2?!"
Everyone immediately began clapping enthusiastically. Colin climbing a table and whistling while Stephanie giggled at him. They had started dating over 3 months ago.
She spotted Nancy scoffing in a corner and Ginny shrugged. She didn't care.
"How come there are 2 Valedictorians?"
Lavender asked curiously where she was painting her nails.
"Well, our years are 2, so the professors thought it right to give both years their right. Genius, really."
Hermione said before Dean spoke up again.
"Gryffindor house deserves it! Go go Gryffindor!"
He chanted.
"Go go Gryffindor!"
Everyone began chanting
That evening, the house had an impromptu house party, collecting a bunch of butter beer from the elves and some guys and girls passing fire whiskey or ale to the 6th and 7th years.