Warning for implied sexual situations.


Harry leans against the wall in the corner of the room, face expressionless, eyes daring anyone to come closer — and there is no sign of the man who is Ginny's boyfriend. No, he has his Boy-Who-Lived mask on tonight, which seems to repel every single guest at the gala.

Except for her.

Ginny sidles up to him, all pouty-lipped and doe-eyed. "Won't you come and dance with me?" She traces his bicep with her finger and smirks when she hears him expel a breath.

He turns his head. "I'm sorry, but not even you can tempt me into dancing."

He's been behaving this way all night — all aloof and distant, keeping to himself, not speaking to anyone, and it's causing a stir. Of course, that had nothing to do with Ginny's desire.

"Oh, c'mon," she murmurs. "I didn't put on this dress and these heels because I'm a masochist. Just one dance?"

She can sense his resolve cracking, but he continues to resist her. "No," he says, fully turning away from her.

She has one more card up her sleeve, and she pulls it out now, standing on her tiptoes (a move which nearly unbalances her) and whispering in his ear, "I promise I'll...make it worth your while."

Harry jerks around, eyes wide, and Ginny grins victoriously as he practically drags her onto the dancefloor. "This had better be worth it," he says, hands sliding down her back in a way that makes Ginny vibrate.

"Oh, I'll make sure of it."


Ron and Hermione disappear with a crack and Harry turns to Ginny, a different kind of smile overtaking his lips. Leaning down, he whispers in her ear, "I think it's time for you to deliver on your promise."

Ginny had been on edge all night — he'd been teasing her, kissing her and sliding his hands up and down her back, stopping just before her bum, and leaving her craving more.

So as soon as the words leave his mouth, she is reaching for his mouth, pulling it down to hers. Harry responds just as enthusiastically, backing her into a nearby wall, and she's burn, burn, burning — her hands are fumbling around for his belt buckle —

"Not here." Ginny moans with frustration as Harry pulls away. "Believe me, I do not want to stop, but I also don't want to become an exhibitionist. C'mon." He pulls her into another kiss, much softer and milder than before, and it's like adding wood to a fire — but this time, Harry cups her bum with both hands and guides her legs around his waist. He turns, Ginny breaks the kiss just in time, and they're whirling through space.

His feet hit the floor, Ginny has one moment to catch her breath, and then, she's being backed into another wall.

She almost complains about the unfairness, but then Harry is kissing her and his hands are tugging at her clothes and she can't find it in her to complain anymore.


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Auction D26A4 - Harry/Ginny

Assignment 4, Religious Education Task 6 - James, the Younger: Write about someone who keeps to themselves