Christmas

"Harry, yes. Yes, I will marry you!" Ginny answered happily as she threw her arms around Harry's neck. They kissed for a moment before Ginny broke the kiss and pulled her head back. "You should probably ask my brothers and dad too."

"I already did." Harry answered as he wiped a tear from Ginny's face with the back of his hand. "The day we came back from Hogwarts, they are all ok with it." Harry slid the ring over Ginny's finger and smiled. "Ready to go in and tell everyone?"

"Yeah, I think so." Ginny said smiling.

Ginny took Harry's hand as they walked back into the house and up to the sitting room. When they entered the room they were amazed to see the number of people that had come to visit after dinner. There were of course all of the Weasley's, Hermione, Remus, Professors Dumbledore, McGonagall, Tero and Snape, and Alastor. Harry saw Ginny begin to blush as they walked to the center of the room to make their announcement.

"Excuse me." Ginny said quietly. Though it seemed to work as everyone quieted down and gave Ginny their attention. "Harry and I have an announcement to make. Harry has just proposed to me and I have accepted."

The biggest responses came from Molly, Hermione and Kim. They all immediately ran to Ginny and pulled her away from Harry. Exclamations of, that's wonderful dear, congratulations and how did he propose were heard from the three as they dragged Ginny to the kitchen. Then group that was left with Harry were much more subdued, probably due to the fact that most of them new the news already. Professor Dumbledore shook Harry's hand and congratulated, Professor McGonagall smiled brightly and hugged Harry and Alastor warned Harry about the trouble he was getting himself into. Snape also congratulated Harry wishing him the best of luck then excused himself and wished them all a Merry Christmas.

Harry spent the rest of the evening trying to get away from the Weasley brothers and go spend time with his new fiancee. Finally, at eleven o'clock everyone that wasn't staying at Grimmauld Place left. Ginny came and sat down next to Harry on the couch and laid her head on his shoulder, Molly, Arthur and Remus sat in chairs in front of the fireplace talking. Ron and Hermione joined their friends on the couch. They talked lated into the night until they all fell asleep.

"Mr. Harry Potter, Sir. Wake up." Dobby spoke waking Harry up.

"What is it, Dobby?" Harry said as he wiped the sleep from his eyes.

"Sir, Dobby has something to show you." Dobby said excitedly.

"Can't it wait, Dobby?"

"Oh no, Sir. Mr. Harry Potter must be seeing this now." Dobby laughed as he talked.

"Ok, let's go." Harry spoke as he stood up to follow Dobby.

Dobby led him down the hall and into one of the spare rooms that was seldom used. Harry didn't see anything out of the ordinary, justa small desk against one wall with a chair and a table in the center of the room.

"Ok what is so important in here, Dobby." Harry asked annoyed.

"Harry Potter, Sir. Dobby found this when Dobby was cleaning Harry Potter's house. Dobby heard the news about you and Ginny Wheezy and thought you would like this." Dobby spoke as he pulled a badly wrapped item from one of the desk drawers. Harry unwrapped the package and slumpped into the chair. He was holding a framed photo of his Mum and Dad at their wedding. His father was wearing black dress robes and his mother was wearing a long white robe. Sirius and Remus were also both in the picture clapping James on the back smiling. There were two witches with Lily that Harry didn't recognize.

"Dobby, this is wonderful. Thank you. Where did you find it?" Harry asked.

"It was with Mr. Sirius Black's things, Sir." Dobby answered. "Merry Christmas, Harry Potter sir."

"Merry Christmas, Dobby." Harry replied.

Harry then went back to the sitting room and gently slid back into place next to Ginny. He fell quickly fell back asleep. At seven that morning he was woke up by Ginny this time waiting to open gifts. Once everyone was awake they began opening presents.

Harry, got his usual books, chocolate, sweater and Weasley's Wizard Wheezes gifts. Ginny got Harry a book on muggle fighting techniques. Harry got her a large assortment of Honeyduke's chocolates. Once the gifts were opened Dobby and Winky served a large breakfast in the sitting room.

"Harry, do you mind if I use Hedwig to send my gift to my parents?" Hermione asked.

"Not at all she is probably in my room sleeping." Harry answered looking up from his book where he was reading how to do a choke hold.

"Thanks." Hermione said as she left the room.

Harry and Ron began practicing various techniques they learned from the book Ginny got Harry when Hermione quietly returned to the room and whispered something to Ginny. Harry watched as both girls left the room giggling, while Ron managed to wrestle Harry to the floor with what was described as a Half Nelson Body Drop. Ron let Harry go and they got back to their feet when Hermione walked back into the room.

"Where is Gin, Hermione." Harry asked.

"She is in here with you isn't she?" Hermione replied as she sat on the couch.

"No love, you just came in here and whispered something to her and left giggling." Ron reminded her.

"No, Ronald, I did not. I was in Harry's room with Hedwig." Hermione snapped back.

Harry immediately looked at Remus and Arthur then ran out of the room yelling for Ginny. He frantically searched the house to no avail.

"Dobby!" Harry shouted. Dobby appeared infront of Harryand asked how he could assist him. "Have you seen Ginny?"

"Yes, Sir. She left with Hermione Granger, Sir. They used a Portkey in the kitchen. Dobby knows not where they were going, Sir." Dobby's answer hit Harry like a sledgehammer. He felt the wind escape his lungs as he fell backwards into the wall where his family tree was hanging.

Harry put his head into his hands and began to sob uncontrollably. He didn't try to hide it when everyone in the house found him sitting on the floor.

"Harry, what happened? Where is Ginny, son." Arthur asked calmly.

"I don't know." Harry answered between deep breaths. "Her and Hermione used a Portkey to leave the house. But we all know it wasn't Hermione."

"I'll notify Dumbledore." Remus said before he Disapparated.

"Fred, George. Help Harry into the kitchen please." Molly spoke as she headed into the kitchen.

Harry continued to cry uncontrollably, mumbling about this all being his fault under his breath. Fred and George both took him by an arm and lead him into the kitchen. Hermione entered a second later with her cauldron and began brewing a calming draught for Harry. Ron was dumbstruck and silently sat next to Harry. Arthur told them that he was going into the Ministry and would begin having the Aurors search for Ginny.

Hermione finished the calming draught and poured it into a glass for Harry. He drank the thick liquid down and immediately began to calm down and the tears quit coming.

"Thanks, Hermione." Harry said as he caught his breath. Molly sat in the chair opposite crying as Hermione handed her a glass of her draught as well. Harry sat there trying to think of where Ginny could be when he heard a soft pop and a piece of parchment landed on the table. Harry looked at it and thought better of touching it incase it were a trick Portkey. He cast a spell on it causing it to say the words that were wrote on the parchment.

Hello, Harry. As I am sure you are aware I have your precious Ginny, she is fine, for now. She will continue to remain fine unless you don't follow my instructions. Go to Godric's Hollow, alone and face your past, you will know what you are looking for when you see it. This war will soon be over, Harry, and I, Lord Voldemort, will rule the wizarding world. Hurry to Godric's Hollow.

The letter then began to repeat itself but before it reached it's second line Harry lit it on fire and watched it burn. As the flames died down Remus and Albus Apparated into the room.

"Harry?" Albus spoke as he saw smoke drifting from the ashes.

"It was a note from Tom. He want's me to go to Godric's Hollow alone to face my past, whatever that means. But I don't even know where it is." Harry told his Headmaster.

"I can tell you where it is, Harry. I fear you must go alone as Tom has instructed though, if anyone else were to go he would surely kill Ginny. I just wish I knew how they got in here to begin with. The final battle has begun and I am afraid Tom has the upper hand." Dumbledore spoke quietly. He then conjured a map that was centralized on a small wooded area called Godric's Hollow. "Your parents house was the only one in the Hollow, but I recommend going into Hogsmeade and working your way to the Hollow on foot or on broom. It will be safer that way. Harry, be careful."

Harry stood up from the table and went to his room, he gathered his broom, invisibility cloak and a long robe to keep him warm.

"Professor, I don't know when I will be back. If I don't return for start of the term I am sorry." Harry said as he put his robe on.

"I know, Harry. Good luck." Albus replied.

"Harry, wait. I can't let you go alone." Ron spoke before Harry Disapparated. Ron ran upstairs and returned with his broom and a robe.

"Ron, you can't go with me. You heard the letter, he will kill her." Harry told his closest friend.

"Damnit, Harry! She might be your fiancee, but she is my sister. I can go to Hogsmeade he never said we couldn't go there." Ron demanded.

"If Ron is going, so am I." Hermione added.

"Guys, thanks but I can't let you." Harry pleaded.

"Who, says you are letting us." Ron snapped back.

"Harry, it would probably be wise to let them come with you." Remus spoke this time. "They can stay at Madam Rosemerta's while you go to the Hollow. You all be careful."

Harry gave in and waited for his friends to get ready. When they were ready they Disapparated, leaving the others in the kitchen at Number 12 Grimmauld Place.