Chapter 2
With a soft pop, Harry arrived outside his and Ron´s flat. He unlocked the door, all intentions set on talking to Ginny about how exactly they were going to tell her family on Christmas day when he noticed Ginny's pumps on the carpet. Not far from them he saw her skirt, closely followed by her blouse and stockings. They all left a trail of clothes all the way to his bedroom. He quickly made his way to the bedroom door, opening it only to find his gorgeous girlfriend on his bed. She was laying on her stomach, propped up on one elbow with a seductive grin gracing her perfect face, wearing nothing but a pair of emerald green silk knickers. It took him all his willpower not to simply jump her then and there.
"You´re late." She said matter-of-factly " I suggest you get that delicious ass of yours over here this instant and start to make it up to me"
Harry felt himself harden painfully fast, making his dress pants much to tight and uncomfortable. Again, fighting down the urge to prowl her and pin her to she bed, he felt an explanation for his late arrival was in order.
"I´ll have you know the reason I'm late is that your dear mother wanted to invite my new girlfriend to Christmas day dinner" He started moving purposely towards the bed, making quick work of his shirt, trousers and with some difficulty, socks. Finally jumping onto the bed, he grabbed hold of her roughly, flipping her onto her back and pinning her hands firmly over her head. She giggled and tried to wriggle free, but it was impossible for her to get lose. He looked down into Ginny's face, her red hair fanned out around her on the bedspread, her honey eyes intense with emotions. She truly was a stunning sight to behold.
"Oh, is that so? Do I know her?" Ginny teased. Her lush lips moved as she spoke, looking impossibly soft and inviting. She was so beautiful that Harry couldn't resist the urge to touch his lips against the delicate skin just below her ear.
"I'm not sure. She´s got fiery red hair" He whispered while trailing feather light kisses down her jawline. "She´s an amazing chaser for the Holyhead Harpies." He said, louder this time as his lips continued their way, kissing and licking slowly down her body.
"So, Harry Potter snatched himself a Harpy? I´ll be dammed." She murmured. Pleasure clearly noticeable in her voice.
"That he did" Harry paused his ministrations, looking up at her as he softly kneaded her breast. "She´s also unbelievably sexy" His mouth found her nipple then and he moaned into her soft skin as he felt it harden between his lips.
"Is that so?" She breathed out.
-"Mmm" he hummed; mouth still attached to her nipple.
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Early the next morning, they were propped up against the headboard of Harry's bed, the warm duvet tightly wrapped around them, enjoying his delicious English breakfast in bed. Ginny had been quieter than usual though and Harry suspected she had her thoughts on the exact same thing he had.
Soaking up the deep yellow egg yolk with his last piece of toast, Harry spoke.
"So, how do you propose we go about telling your family about us?"
"Wow potter, if I weren't awake already that surely did the trick" Ginny said in her usual joking voice but at the same time Harry could hear uncertainty mixed in it too.
"Well, I was going to bring it up last night, but a certain redhead had me thoroughly distracted"
"Pleasantly so I hope?"
"Always" He reassured.
Ginny leaned over Harry to put her empty plate on the nightstand and on the way back her hands somehow found their way under the duvet. Her hands were warm and wonderful on him even though Harry knew she was just trying to divert him from the conversation. Pushing her hands away he turned to her with a slightly warning look.
"Ginny…"
"I know." She sighed." I have thought about it too. My brothers are who they are and they will surely take on the form of overprotective big brothers"
"You mean beat me up"
"Of course not, they wouldn´t do that to you. You´re family!" Despite her reassurance Harry was not as convinced of the Weasley brothers no-knuckle policy as Ginny seemed.
" You say that now but-" Harry started before Ginny interrupted him.
"So I was thinking that I'll go to the burrow ahead of you on Christmas Day and then I will teach them a lesson or two on good manners and how to behave themselves before you arrive!"
Harry chuckled at his girlfriend's excitement. " You mean you'll point your wand at them and threaten them with your bat-boogie hex?" He clarified.
" Well… I do admit that is part of the plan" She admitted grinning.
It felt slightly wrong to have Ginny at the front in what was essentially his battle, but he had to agree it would probably be way more effective coming from her. And to be honest it was much better than any plans Harry had come up with so far.
"But in all seriousness. It´s about time my dear brothers learn that I am an adult. I make my own decisions regarding who I date, and who I don´t. They can sod off for all I care!" she huffed now slightly annoyed.
"I do hope I will be the only one you date for some time now. Preferably forever" Harry said, taking her chin and turning her face towards him before leaning over and giving her a deep kiss.
"Was that a hidden proposal, Mr Potter?" She giggled under his lips.
"Well no…not now. But in the future, I will. I love you so much Ginny." He answered honestly.
She looked up at him, before giving him a huge smile "And I love you" She said scooting closer to his side, hugging him close.
"I´ve been in love with you since my 6th year at Hogwarts, and now that you´re finally mine, I´m never letting you go. Just so you know"
"So possessive. I like it"
Harry chuckled.
"Exactly who´s fault is it that it took you this long eh, Potter? We could have been married by now had you not been such a noble git in school and just swept me off my feet and kissed me already! Boyfriend or not! I was arse over elbow in love with you, you idiot!" She said, hitting at his shoulder playfully.
"I know, I know! I was a noble twat, alright! I'll never do that mistake again" He leaned down and captured her lips in a searing kiss, pouring all the love he felt for her into it. They broke apart breathlessly sometime later.
"Ginny Potter" She mused "I like the sound of that"
Harry smiled widely at her."I like it too"
Harry couldn´t help but imagine Ginny walking towards him in a white dress. He felt a warm and cosy feeling inside just thinking about it and he kind of hoped Ginny wouldn´t mind a short engagement. But first things first, and that was surviving tomorrow.
"I must admit that I am more than a little worried how Ron will react. He hasn't exactly been thrilled by the idea of us together before. " Harry said, thinking back at that time at Hogwarts when he´d revealed his feelings towards Ginny to Ron and it didn´t exactly end in the best way.
"That´s actually part of the reason I never acted on my feelings for you back then, I was afraid I would have to choose between you and my best friend"
"What made you decide it was worth to take a chance with me now?" She asked, fingers plying with the locks on his chest.
"Well, when the aftermath of the war was dealt with, and there were no more death eaters to hunt down, no more houses to rebuild, no more distractions. I found myself even more in love with you than ever before. But seeing you bring Dean to the burrow, him holding your hand, kissing you. I can´t even begin to describe how difficult that was for me" Just remembering those moments had Harry's chest restrict slightly.
"That´s why I stopped coming to your mothers Sunday dinners for a while, blaming it on training. Then suddenly one day Ron told me you broke it off with him and I could hardly believe my luck. Bloody hard trying to hide the joy I felt in that moment from your brother. So I made the decision right then and there to tell you what I felt and here we are"
"I´m so grateful you did"
"Best decision I ever made"
"Right you are. I might even reward you for that. Right now." Ginny said before she started kissing him, hungrily and needy. Harry eagerly responded as he tilted his head to give her better access. She moved to straddle his lap and as her naked body settled against him. Harry was positive he was the luckiest bloke alive.
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"OI MATE? YOU IN THERE?" Hard knocking sounds followed the voice and Harry woke confused only to feel something disappear swiftly from under his head, making him bounce down on the mattress.
"whaa...geene?" In his sleep drunken state, Harry couldn´t quite grasp why Ginny would be yelling at him.
He fumbled for his glasses on the bedside table, putting them on. Turning towards his girlfriend he could see now where his pillow had disappeared off too. It was firmly pressed over Ginny's head, the only thing visible was the tips of her red hair sticking out.
"Make it stop." Ginny's muffled voice sounded from under the pillow as the knocking started again.
"HARRY! OPEN UP OR I SWEAR I`LL TAKE THIS DOOR DOWN"
That last sentence made for an abrupt wakeup call and Harry quickly realised it wasn´t Ginny but in fact Ron, that was yelling and knocking on his bedroom door.
"WHAT THE HELL RON? BUGGER OFF!" Harry screamed back at the door.
"HEY! No need to be rude about it! Last time we talked you were feeling ill, and then mum tells me you went home early last night! We´re starting to get worried!"
"What he means is that Hermione´s getting worried and sent him" Ginny said, yawning soundly from beside him now without the pillow covering her face.
"Shhhhhh" Harry turned his head and gave her a warning look but it was already to late for damage control.
"You're not alone in there?"
Harry felt like banging his head against the wall. Sighing, and giving in to the inevitable, he got out of bed and pulled on his boxers uncomfortably over his morning wood and shuffled to open the door just enough to stick his head out. Thankfully, his bed was placed out of view.
"Sup Ron. I'm fine!" Harry was set on ending this conversation as quickly as possible. Before Ginny gave away her identity completely.
"Sup? Seriously mate. You look knackered, what´s up?" Ron questioned further.
Anger started to bubble inside Harry. Why did Ron always have to stick his fucking nose in everything? Why would he not just accept and leave.
"Nothing´s UP Ron!" Harry shot back.
He could hear Ginny erupt in a set of giggles behind him at what she obviously thought was a humorous choice of words considering the state in his boxers right now. He scowled under his breath. Now was not the time to come clean about them!
"Hey! Don´t give me that shitty attitude mate!" Harry could see Ron´s temper rising, his face getting redder. "We´re just worried about you! If you got that bird of yours in there and everything´s alright, then just bloody well say so instead of acting like a twat!" Ron countered heatedly.
"I said I'm ok! Stop sticking your big nose in everything!" Harry was really worked up now, more so than the situation dictated he realised, but it was too late to go back.
"Yes, I´m fine. Yes, she´s in here, and yes, we´re busy, so take your nose and get lost!"
"Well bloody fucking great then mate! Have a shagtastic day!" Ron all but shouted before he slammed the door shut in Harrys face. His hard and fast footsteps could be heard moving towards the living room and soon Harry heard the fireplace flare.
"Your brother can be so aggravating at times" Harry said while furiously massaging his eyebrows. He could feel a headache coming on.
"Tell me about it. I grew up with him. I´m happy we´re telling them soon. I don´t think I could take any more of Ron´s interruptions to be honest."
"Same. I feel kind of guilty though. I don´t know what got into me just now, I got so angry and snapped at him without any real reason."Harry sighed. Feeling the anger leaving his body.
"Don´t beat yourself up. It will be all over tomorrow. Let´s not worry anymore today. Christmas isn´t until tomorrow and we got the whole day together. I don´t know about you, but I intent to make good use of this empty apartment"
Harry's eyes followed Ginny as she hopped out of bed and swiftly moved past him. She stopped in the doorway, turning towards him. Harrys eyes were eagerly raking her naked form in all its gloriousness. All thoughts of the argument forgotten. She truly had the most amazing body.
"Will you be joining me, or will you stand there gawking all day long? Ginny asked smirking at him. Harry realised he had been ogling her for quite some time.
Shaking his head slightly to try and clear it enough to form a coherent answer. "Joining you, definitely joining you!"
Just then Ginny turned and left the doorway, giving Harry a marvellous view of her backside.
"Oh, and Harry? she called from the hallway.
"Yea?"
"Loose the boxers..."
"Yes ma´am!" He replied eagerly tugging them off and running after Ginny towards the bathroom.
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The next morning was Christmas day and Harry had just gotten out of the shower when he heard the fireplace flare. It must be Ginny, even though he had not expected her back so soon. She usually took at least two hours with all the washing, scrubs, lotions, and merlin knew what else she put on. All harry knew was that she always smelled amazing after everything.
He went out of the bathroom, tugging the towel from his waist to dry his dripping hair whilst walking towards the living room.
"Hey, did you forget someth-" He started while pulling the towel from his messy head.
"OI, I do not need to see your pecker on Christmas day mate!"
"Buggering hell! " Harry jumped in surprise at seeing not Ginny but Ron standing there, his hands firmly pressed over his eyes. He quickly covered himself with the towel tucking it snuggly around his waist again.
"Sorry! I was just surprised! I mean I didn´t expect it to be you."
"I do still live here you know" Ron mumbled, clearly still annoyed and now looking at Harry.
Not wanting this conversation to end in a similar way as the one yesterday, Harry decided to go about this one a little differently.
"I am really sorry about yesterday. You startled me but I don´t have any good explanation to why I was acting like a complete ass when you were only checking up on how I was feeling. I would have done the same if it were you"
" Yea, well..." Ron looked away, scratching the back of his neck.
"I'm sorry too for losing my temper so quickly. Hermione had been on me all morning about everything that had to be done before Christmas and then about you. I guess I was just stressed out."
"It´s alright. No worries Ron" Harry was relieved to know there was no ill will between them. Well, not until later this afternoon anyway.
"Mates again?" Harry said smirking as he opened his arms wide, offering Ron a hug.
"Keep that prick of yours far away from me!" Ron grimaced. "I just stopped by to make sure we were alright and all. I´m going to head back to Hermione's to get ready for dinner. I´ll see you there alright" He raised his hand to wave before adding "Oh, and merry Christmas. I can´t wait to meet your girl!"
Harry hardly had time to respond before Ron had stepped back through the fireplace, vanishing from sight. If only Ron knew what was to come later that day, Harry doubted he would be this excited.
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"I'll be going through first, and then you follow in-" Ginny glanced up at the clock above the fireplace."-10 minutes! That should be enough time to make my dear brothers piss themselves a little!" She retorted gleefully, rubbing her hands together.
"Alright" Harry said, yet not feeling even the slightest bit alright at all. The sweat in his palms were returning and however calm he tried to act in front of Ginny, the nervousness was increasing with every passing minute. For the thousandth time he tried flatting down his unruly hair. It wasn´t that he thought her brothers would physically hurt him, not much anyway. He could hold his own. It was more the way they would now look at him knowing he´d lied to them. Deceived them. Defiled their only sister.
"Don´t be nervous. It will go great, I promise you!" Harry had some serious issues believing that and he could not understand how Ginny could be this calm right now.
"In fact. I´m positive my mother will smother you in hugs and kisses the minute she realises we´re together" Harry did indeed think Molly would be ecstatic. But that was where his hopeful expectations ended.
He didn´t give her an answer but instead drew her into to his chest, needing to feel her close. His lips quickly found hers and he felt that familiar tingling rush threw his spine like always with Ginny. That feeling that made him forget everything around him and just focus on one thing. Her. His hands started to roam her back, the silky material of her dress soft under his fingers, imagining it on the floor rather than on her figure. It all ended far too soon for Harry's liking as she pulled away from him.
"I think it´s best if we don´t come too dinner looking thoroughly snogged, don´t you?" she asked, smiling at him while patting down new wrinkles on her dress.
"I guess" He sighed.
" Do you think your mother served the eggnog yet or is it still too early? Any chance of you spiking it before I arrive adding perhaps some sedative potion?"
"Oh, stop it!" She said, kissing him reassuringly before stepping into the fireplace. Harry watched the green flames lick her body before looking up at the clock. Nine minutes and fifty-five seconds to go.
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