Chapter 5-The Battle and the Aftermath
The following months were miserable for Ginny. Professor McGonagall had arranged for her trunk to make its way to her in the week following her sudden departure. Now Ginny was left with days spent trying to study, but mostly just worrying. The only good news was that Ron had left Shell Cottage and was believed to have rejoined Harry and Hermione on their quest. One day, as Ginny sat dejectedly trying to absorb advanced charms theory, her mother rushed to her room.
"Ginny, I have to go, I can't tell you where, but just know that I love you."
With that said, Mrs. Weasley embraced her youngest child, then let go and apparated out of the room. Ginny was stunned and just stood there for a few minutes wondering what was happening. Then she felt a burning from an inside pocket of her robes. Shocked, she pulled out the fake gold galleon from the days of Dumbledore's Army. She had kept it on her as a last link to the friends she had left behind. Now, as she felt it burning ever hotter, Ginny suddenly realized what must be happening and where she needed to be. She grabbed her wand and apparated to the last spot she had been at in Hogsmeade: the Hog's Head pub.
As she appeared, the first person Ginny saw was Lavender, who had apparated in beside her. Behind the bar an old wizard who looked somewhat familiar rolled his eyes and gestured upstairs. Ginny bounded up the steps and was stunned to see Seamus standing beside an open portrait that had a tunnel leading from it. Ginny quickly assessed the situation.
"So Seamus, what is happening? Are we fighting? Who is here?"
Seamus grinned.
"The war is on Ginny me dear and this is the place to be, everyone is here. I even saw Harry, Ron and Hermione a while ago."
Ginny squealed and leapt forward, enveloping Seamus in a hug and kissed him full on. He looked surprised and pushed her back.
"Now, now Ginny do not go distracting me, be on your way."
Ginny gave him one last squeeze and headed through the portrait hole. As she left, she heard Seamus behind her.
"But, please feel free to find me after and we can continue with whatever you wish."
Ginny laughed. They were about to fight a war and Seamus could still tease. She then emerged from the portrait hole into the Room of Requirement. Mrs. Weasley was shocked to see her daughter.
"Ginevra Molly Weasley you get out of here, you are too young for this. I order you to leave now!"
Ginny looked at her mother and shook her head.
"Like hell I'm leaving. The man I love is fighting and so will I."
With that, she rushed past her mother to join her friends.
The next few hours were a blur. In the end they won, but the cost was great. Ginny stood in what was left of the Great Hall looking down on the still bodies of Fred, Remus and Tonks. She had cried briefly, but now she had no more tears. At one point she saw Luna and relief flooded over her to see that Luna was bleeding, but alive. She also saw Harry and he took her briefly in his arms, but then left with a whisper. He had things to finish.
Three days later they buried Fred. Harry was there, but he left shortly after with only a few brief words to Ginny. Ginny seemed numb. She hurt, but it was different than any hurt she had felt before. She wondered if she would ever truly feel again. She retreated to her room at the Burrow and tried to sleep.
A week after the battle, Harry returned to the Burrow. He had finished the last of his tasks and now needed to see Ginny. They walked to the edge of the Weasley property and sat down. Harry then spent an hour detailing everything to Ginny. He answered all her questions about horcruxes and hallows. As he finished, his last words were just for her.
"Ginny I love you. I never wanted to leave you, but I did what I thought I had to do. If you ever forgive me, I would do anything to make you happy. You don't have to decide now, but I had to let you know."
Ginny's heart leapt at the words, but she was still hurting and hesitant. She reached a tentative hand out to Harry.
"Let's try again."
Harry wanted to take her in his arms right there, but he desisted. They continued talking for a while and then returned to the Burrow.
Over the next month, Harry became a frequent visitor at the Burrow. Ginny's hesitation retreated and she reveled in being with Harry again. She turned seventeen a month and four days after the battle and Harry joined the party. The only downside was that Luna was away visiting family and was not there. Ginny still hadn't found a way to tell Harry about her and Luna, but she knew she would have to soon.
After the party, Harry and Ginny went for a walk. They crossed over the edge of the Weasley property and settled themselves in small meadow. As they lay there, they began snogging and Harry's hands were all over Ginny. This was the first time for them since he had returned and Ginny ached for him. Now that she was of age, she knew she wanted to give herself fully to him, but she also wanted Luna. She wasn't sure what Harry would think. Before things got too out of hand, Ginny sat up and looked at him.
"Harry, we need to talk."
Harry looked up at her questioningly as Ginny continued.
"While you were gone Harry you know I missed you terribly and I've told you about how bad it was at school."
Harry nodded.
"Well there was one thing during that time that kept me going. It was an occasional thing, but kept me sane."
At this point Harry guessed where this was going.
"It's okay Ginny, I understand. Please tell me more. I don't mind, but who?"
"Luna."
Harry gaped at her. Then he remembered back to the one magical afternoon that the three of them had shared so long ago and he realized that it wasn't really a surprise.
"Honestly Harry, neither of us expected it and we were both a bit confused at first, but as it continued we both realized we were falling in love."
Harry looked dismayed and Ginny continued quickly.
"No Harry, it's not what you think. I still love you, but I love Luna also. And well, I think she also loves you."
Harry took a minute to absorb that information and the idea was tantalizing.
"So Gin, um how far did you and Luna go exactly?"
Ginny knew that she needed to be completely honest and summoned her courage.
"We made love several times Harry, but we also both wanted to keep ourselves intact virgins and were careful to not go too far. I've been saving that last barrier for you Harry and so has Luna."
Harry's eyes got huge.
"Really?"
"Yes, Harry. Luna and I want you to take both of our virginities and we'd like to all be together when you do."
As Ginny said this, the thought struck Harry like a load of bricks and he began to harden.
"So Ginny, when did you and Luna plan on this?"
Ginny looked at Harry and was overjoyed. It seemed that he was accepting of the idea. She hadn't been completely sure that he would.
"Well, Luna returns in a week so I need to check with her, but would we be welcome at Grimmauld Place next Friday?"
Harry grinned.
"Sure."
With that arranged, they finished talking and went back to snogging. Harry was hard and hurting badly as Ginny went down on him and gave him the finest blow job he had ever had. He then returned the favor before they dressed and returned to the Burrow.
