A/N: Allimom I thoroughly enjoyed your idea as soon as I read it and intend to pursue it a bit. I'm still not sure I'm gonna send the whole DA off. I'm thinking a small number of them. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE REVIEWS!!! I was so thrilled!
Harry paced the space before his bed, back and forth, back and forth. The DA was going on a mission. They had only just finished things here and they were on a mission. He didn't know whether he was happy things were moving again or upset his peace would be over. Well not totally over, Ginny had already attacked him letting him know she was going. When he'd protested he'd gotten a withering look and some scary threats for his trouble. Seems she wouldn't be separated from him that easy, not that he minded all that much.
As the unofficial leaders of the DA Harry and Neville had been approached with the idea, not that they'd had much choice; as soon as Kingsley had voiced it the group had set up such a commotion that neither could've objected had they wanted to. The world had definitely changed, with magical creatures, alliances, and everything. Someone needed to see about the other schools. As students it would best for them to interact with their comrades from other schools and inform them of Voldermort's demise and the new Ministry. This wasn't just Dumbledore's battle, and they were beginning to see it never was. The trouble came with selecting who would go where, everyone had an opinion of where they should go but it was up to Harry and Neville to actually decide. The idea of a co-leader really appealed to Harry. It'd always been Ron, Hermione, and him. When they left Neville had filled his shoes, he'd done such a good job Harry couldn't think of demoting him now. Hermione and Ron were happy to follow the co-presidents and it just worked. It was nice, having people to bounce idea's off of, Harry had never enjoyed being alone. He smiled; it didn't look like he'd ever be alone again. That was really very comforting, not even a lonely summer loomed on his horizon. With a silly grin he set back to his pacing. They needed competent members to see to the magical creature problem, McGonagall had already approached them. As young as he felt, and as inadequate as he felt Harry had realized…He was at the forefront. The Ministry was in shambles, the teachers were scared, and the Aurors had plenty on hand. He and the others they were of age, they had battle experience, and people were turning to them! It was truly their time to shine. It was officially time to undo the apron strings; they were adults and ready to take on this new world. It blew him away…though that had been happening a lot lately. He paced some more thinking of who would be good where. He really needed to talk to Ron and Hermione, and especially Neville. Neville had been there all along he knew who would be good for what. Harry was still leaning towards Ron with the Magical creatures he was hoping for Ron's brother's help as well. At the same time though sending Ron off with McGonagall would break up their trio. He needed Hermione with the school's she definitely fit there. This was so hard! "Why can't this be simple? Why does everything have to be complicated?!" he suddenly shook, running his hands through his hair.
"Harry Potter, when have things ever been simple, for anyone?" Ginny's voice was a welcome interruption from the endless cycle of thoughts and he was relieved as she walked in and wrapped her arms around his waist. "Whatcha thinkin' 'bout?" she asked sweetly. Listening patiently as Harry dished about their mission and the positions.
"I'm sure this doesn't help but I'm going where ever you are." She leaned around his shoulder hands still locked around him to look at his face. She stared at him as if to prove her point. "And for the others, I think I would enjoy seeing Dean and Seamus at Durmstrang. Neville would be the most amusing but I'm thinking you want him with you. Luna is reliable; she could go to Beauxbaton's though Cho would fit in better. How is Cho's dueling? "
"She's good, can't match up to the great Ginny Weasley though" Harry replied flashing a cheeky smile.
Ginny turned him around and slapped him on the shoulder playfully, "I never said I was great! That's not fair!"
"You are amazing; I was just teasing about your little opinion on who should lead me to the Ravenclaw Common Room."
"Oh…that."
"Don't worry; I had eyes only for you."
"Harry Potter, I never knew you for a sweet talker."
"Good I'm not; I'm really just winging it. I'm just so happy all this is over and we are both ok. Well we're alive, I'm not sure about ok yet. …don't get used to the sappy speeches though." With that he tried to restore some of his 'manly dignity'.
"If we aren't ok we will be, don't you doubt it. Now why don't we list things we need done, who we have, and where they can go. That'll get things moving and we can have it all down." She finished, looking for parchment and quill.
"Aw, Hermione would be proud a list…oh joy!"
"Hey wonder boy, suck it up and help me. This room is a disaster!"
"What can I say it's the Boy's Dorm." Harry said throwing his hands in the air and pulling out paper from under the mattress and a quill from the bedside table.
"Here, make the list. I need to pace while I think, it helps…a little." He said passing her the parchment as she took a seat on his bed.
"I don't want the whole of the D.A. gone the school still needs some of us, but we are the leading force in these times." He said pondering. 'What would the Order have done? He wished he had Sirius, Remus, and his father. They would have known what to do. They were gone, all gone. They weren't coming back, it was for him. They died so he could live, and here he had the chance to make their sacrifices come to fruition. As he thought of their deaths he thought of their cause. They died for him, because they believed in him, because they believed in a cause. For the latter two they believed he could help bring that cause to life. And here he was; hiding in his room with his girlfriend without a single idea of what to do. He shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts. The storm was over, but the clouds had not cleared and after a few silent minutes neither had his mind. "I…I…I'm flying blind Ginny, I don't know these members like I used to. Ginny," he turned to her almost desperate, almost. "who would you send?" he waited patiently as she thought.
"Dean should help; he was one of the first and has always been loyal. He proved his worth 7 times over throughout the years. He should definitely go, I believe with the Magical creatures."
"Alright, great Dean, good idea put that down under magical creatures." Harry responded excited. "Speaking of Dean, what about Seamus, he's a hell of caster I think he should stay here protect the castle."
"He'll think you're leaving him behind. 'Protecting the castle' should be left to the adults. What exactly do we need to do?"
"We need to set up a group to aid McGonagall in her Magical Creatures plan. We need one group to go to each of the schools to inform of them of exactly what has happened. They should hear the story from us, we witnessed it. And I had wanted to leave some here to aid when needed, especially with restoration. We need people to plan the gravesite memorial as well." Harry replied concisely.
"Ok that's a lot of jobs. Now we know that many of those already have teachers assigned to lead them. Think of the leaders you have Harry this doesn't have to be just your burden. This was founded by you, Ron, and Hermione. Luna, Neville, and I lead while you were gone. I think that maybe you should call of us together; together we can better ascertain what is best of the D.A."
"You amaze me."
"You if you weren't so worried about everyone else, you'd thought of it yourself. Let others in Harry. You're not alone; I'm gonna make sure you are Never alone again…unless you want to be of course" she finished blushing.
"That is an irresistible offer." Harry said closing the space between them. He cupped her face in his hands, gently tilting her head back as he caressed her lips slowly, very slowly. It didn't last though; as her arms went around his neck and his hands went to her hair their kiss became more and more impassioned. There was a fire burning between so hot and voracious they couldn't stop. She melted in his hands as his lips moved against hers passionate, fierce. His mind was hazy as he felt her tongue against his lips and opened his mouth as their tongues danced, it could have gone on forever. It might have, had Hermione chose that moment to walk in. Harry and Ginny sprung apart and both blushed in unison.
"Harry I….oh, oh, my I….I'll" Hermione said backing back out of the room.
"Wait Hermione," Ginny called trying to keep her face calm. "What did you need, we were just going to see you and Ron."
"Really? Um well actually Ron sent me up to get you he and Neville have some idea's about the memorial they wanted to share with you. I've never thought this, but maybe its good Ron is lazy. I'm sure he would've appreciated the view." Hermione said giggling.
"Shut up Hermione," Harry said sourly. "Where are they?"
"In the library, we'll see you down there in a few…" Hermione said leaving the time period open purposely before dancing out of the room.
"I like her idea" Ginny said evilly before reaching up to wrap her arms around Harry's neck again as the door closed. Their kiss was fervent his blood felt like it was boiling under his skin. When they finally came up for air he was gasping. Her fingers knotted in his hair, his arms crushed her body to his and he explored her mouth, her jaw, her neck. She gasped as he pressed his mouth against the tender skin on her neck and collarbone. He smiled continuing his trail of kisses pausing on her pulse point to leave just a small mark. He smiled again as she gasped and clutched him to her. It was wonderful he held her flush to him and once again found her mouth, she was his everything. He pulled back smiling at her, "I love you." He said before kissing her again. This kiss was long, slow, and sweet. It was a kiss that held within it forever. "We should probably go down now." He said reluctantly, almost hoping she would protest.
"Alright…duty calls." She said smiling knowing they would both rather stay. As they proceeded to the library Neville and Ron were too excited about their brilliant idea's to notice the two's ruffled clothes, mussed hair, and wistful expressions. None of it however escaped Hermione who resolved to have a talk with Ginny later. She trusted Harry but things had changed them all; she didn't want them too…excited about their beginning.
A/N: I hope you like it, I'm really out of practice with my fluff and I'm trying. Sorry!! Also I am very open to ideas. Anything you want to see? Leave a comment! Please the hit/comment ratio is rather depressing. You see I don't know if you read and thought this is complete crap! If you don't review. There is your motivation! Um, not really sure who's going where right now, I pulled up the list of D.A. members and realized holy crap I only know like half these people! If ya'll have any ideas of who should go where leave a comment. Thanks to all who reviewed it's a never ending source of inspiration and encouragement.
