Chapter 11: Moving Forward

Ginny rolled over in bed. She was at Grimmauld place, and Harry was sleeping soundly beside her. She wondered if she should wake him, but decided not to. It was only a little after nine, and they didn't have to be over at Andromeda's to get Teddy till eleven. They were taking Teddy out to give Andromeda some time to herself. They weren't quite sure what they were going to do with him, but Ginny knew that Harry would have a great time no matter what they did.

She climbed out of bed and crept her way down toward the kitchen where she found Kreacher cleaning dishes.

"Good morning Kreacher," she said. She wasn't sure if the house elf really liked her or not, but she wasn't going to be mean to him either way.

"Morning Mistress," Kreacher bowed, "Would you like breakfast? Kreacher is an excellent cook."

"I'm okay for now Kreacher. You should wait until Harry comes down. I wouldn't want to eat without him anyways," she replied with a smile. Maybe he did like her. If he didn't he was just putting up with her because he knew if he mistreated her Harry would kill him.

She was sitting on the couch when two owls came flying in through the window above the sitting room. They landed on either side of her. One she recognized as Luna's owl, and the other was a Hogwarts letter. She was rather curious why Hogwarts was sending her a letter in January. School didn't start back until September. She untied both letters and the Hogwarts owl took off while Luna's owl waited for a return reply.

Dear Miss Weasley,

As I am sure that you are aware, Hogwarts is planning on reopening to all in September. The staff and I want to offer the chance for those who didn't finish last year to finish before the school year starts again. If you wish to make up your sixth year classes and continue to your seventh year come September please let us know. We understand that you are of age, and you can drop your seventh year if you would like. This offer has been extended to every student that attended Hogwarts last year.

If you choose to accept, please send an owl back and let us know so that we can send you a schedule of your classes. I hope to hear from you soon,

Minevera McGonagall

Minevera McGonagall

Ginny thought about this. She didn't really want to go back to Hogwarts without Harry, and she wasn't sure that she wanted to continue her 7th year, but she knew she needed her NEWTS. This would be a wonderful option for her to be able to finish some of her education. She didn't dwell too long on it because she was curious as to what Luna's owl said, and she was wondering if Luna was going to accept the offer.

Ginny,

I'm sure that you got a letter from McGonagall wanting to know if you are going to accept the makeshift summer school option. I think that I'm going to accept it, and then I'm going to go to South America with my new boyfriend Rolf after our NEWTS in September. He likes to travel around and find new creatures! He's perfect. I really want you and Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Neville to meet him as well. How are things with you and Harry, I heard that you two are back together again. When I stopped by to visit you, your mum said that you are staying at Harry's place these days. Where is he living now? Stop by and visit when you get the chance.

Luna.

Ginny laughed at Luna's enthusiasm about her new boyfriend. She was glad to know that she'd have at least one friend who would be taking classes with her since she herself was sure she was going to accept the offer. She looked over at the clock; it was nearing ten thirty. She got up and took a piece of parchment out of the drawer in the desk that sat in the corner.

Luna,

I don't have time to write a lengthy reply. Harry and I are supposed to go get Teddy at eleven, and Harry's still in bed. I'll write you again tonight after we drop Teddy off again. I just didn't want to send your owl back without a reply.

All is well with Harry and me, and I hope that all is well with you and your father. I'm glad to hear about your new boyfriend, can't wait to meet him! I promise I'll stop by and see you soon.

Ginny

When Luna's owl left, Ginny scooped up both of her letters and went upstairs to put them in her overnight bag before she decided to wake Harry. She hated to disturb him, as she knew that he'd had a rough night. He'd been up more than half of it tossing and turning.

"Harry, it's almost ten thirty, we promised Andromeda we'd get Teddy by eleven," Ginny said softly sitting down on the bed beside him.

"Five more minutes?" he asked, rolling over away from her.

"Now now Mr. Potter, your five minutes was up ten minutes ago," she said with a smile.

"Ginny, please," he asked as a muffle in his pillow.

"I would if you had another five minutes to waste, but you don't, so come on up," she said, she pounced on the bed.

"Okay, okay I'll get up," Harry said sitting up. Ginny handed him his glasses.

"Much better," he said. Ginny laughed at him and leaned over to kiss him.

"Hurry up, we don't have much time before we need to go get Teddy. Just get dressed, let's go get him, and then I'll watch him while you shower," Ginny said as Harry made his way to the bathroom.

"What time is it?" he asked.

"Ten forty."

"Yeah, I like that plan. Andromeda won't be happy if we are late."

It took Ginny the remaining twenty minutes to get Harry to be ready to go. She didn't understand him. Usually things were the opposite, she took forever to get ready, and he was the one trying to get her out the door.

They arrived at the Tonks residence at exactly eleven. Harry knocked on the door and they heard Andromeda shout from within.

"Come in dearies!"

"Hey Andromeda, is Teddy ready?" Harry asked walking into the sitting room. Ginny stopped following him when she spotted the little blue-headed boy sitting in the kitchen. He was sitting on the floor trying to get into the cabinet, but Andromeda had muggle childproof locks on them so he couldn't open them.

"I'm afraid I don't know where Teddy is," Andromeda said nervously. Ginny knew Teddy had seen her when his hair turned as red as hers. He smiled and crawled toward her causing Ginny to laugh.

"Ginny, Teddy's gone missing," Harry stopped when he saw Ginny scoop him up off of the floor.

"He hasn't gone missing, he's just trying to get himself into trouble," Ginny laughed.

"There you are little one," Andromeda said taking Teddy from Ginny, "We've got to get you cleaned up so you can go play with them today," she said. Andromeda and Teddy disappeared up the stairs leaving Ginny and Harry alone in the kitchen. Ginny decided this was a good time as any to start telling her about her letter from Hogwarts.

"So Harry," she said making sure she had his attention.

"Yes?"

"I got a letter from McGonagall this morning, just before I woke you up."

"Oh really? How's Hogwarts coming along?"

"She didn't really say, but I'm assuming it's coming along nicely."

"Well then what was the letter about?"

"They're getting ready to open for a short term for us to make up some of our stuff from last year and giving us an option to finish early."

"That's great!" Harry exclaimed as he kissed her.

"Luna wrote me too. She wants to see us again sometime soon," Ginny smiled.

"Of course, we need to get everyone together," Harry said.

"Luna was also telling me in her letter that she's got a boyfriend who's into all the same things that she is. His name is Rolf."

"Whose name is Rolf?" Andromeda asked coming back into the room with Teddy who was now all ready to go.

"Our friend Luna's new boyfriend," Ginny replied.

"Oh, well, here you are," Andromeda said handing Teddy back to Ginny, "make sure you have him back by six. We usually have dinner about six thirty and he's off to bed around seven," Andromeda said.

"If it's anything like this morning, I'll bring him back by myself," Ginny rolled her eyes in Harry's direction.

"Don't worry Andromeda, we'll have him home on time," Harry chuckled at Ginny, and Andromeda laughed.

"Okay you three, have fun."