Ginny had the dream again. About the night it happened. She was raped, supposedly...but it was influenced by things that couldn't be explained. No matter what her feelings are now, she could never forgive Draco. Sure, they have a life together now, but it was ultimately for her child. Now she's having another child, and she still feels empty. Like this is what she's supposed to do, but not what she wants. When she's with Draco, she feels fake, like she's putting on an act for him. Sometimes when you lie for so long, it seems real. He grew on her, but this isn't how she imagined her life. Even though she loves Artemis with all her heart, she just wished that that night never happened and she could move on with something else. Like Harry. Harry had always been for her and she feels guilty. The guilt that's eating her from the inside out.
She looked at Draco. She didn't really love him though she told him constantly she did. Lies and guilt. Seems he got the easy end of the deal. He rapes a girl, she gets pregnant, they fall in love, blah blah blah...Maybe he feels guilty for that night too, like this isn't the life he wanted either. Ginny needed time. Time to think. If only Artemis was home, she'd pack up her things and stay with Harry for a while. He's been alone this whole time, it's like he was depressed. Ginny was about to go back to sleep when she heard a faint whisper from outside the room. She crept out of the bed and quietly walked out the door.
A smile grew on her face and she hugged the person standing in front of her. "I missed you so much! What are you doing here?"
Harry motioned for her to come with him to the kitchen. When they were there, he finally spoke, "Sorry for the intrusion but I have some important news for you. We have Artemis."
"Where?"
"At my place, she's safe. Tonks and Lupin are watching her."
"How?"
"Too much to explain..."
"Thank you..." She hugged him soundly and looked into his eyes. She kissed him suddenly, but broke away immediately.
"I'm sorry, I was just...um...caught up in the moment..." Ginny blushed and looked away. "When can I see her?"
"Well, she had minor injuries, but she'll be alright in a few days. It's best if she stays put. You can stay for a while if you like. I only have room for one more in my flat, so it's either you or Draco."
"I'll go."
Ginny left a short note and packed her things while Draco slept. He was a heavy sleeper. Before she knew it, most of her things were packed, and Harry was confused. When he looked at Ginny, she had tears in her eyes.
"I can't come back..."she whispered. "I just can't." Harry rubbed her back and picked up her large suitcase. Good thing she transfigured everything smaller so they would fit. She emptied out Artemis's room as well. She felt bad. Horrible even, but she couldn't do it anymore. She couldn't lie to herself or Draco any longer.
When she finally reached Harry's flat, she collapsed on the bed where Artemis lay. She cried herself to sleep with her daughter safely in her arms, and Ginny knew that even though this how it wasn't supposed to be, it's her life and she should try and live it how she wants. With Harry Potter.