Just to clarify for those who asked. If Ginny becomes Hermione's carer then she isn't obliged to follow through with the marriage contract.

Ok, last chapter. Enjoy.

The End for All

Ginny and Draco chose a spot by the lake. It was deserted. Everyone else had gone home for the summer. Ginny reached for Draco's hand. He pulled away. 'Whenever a girl does that it's never good news that follows.' He started to laugh, but stopped when he saw Ginny's face. 'Its not going to be good news is it.'

'No Draco, its not. I just wish there was an easy way to do this, you've been fantastic to me these last few weeks and I'm repaying you wish harsh reality.'

'The harsh reality of what?'

'Of that I can't be with you. We can't be an item, ever. I was kidding myself that we could. My parents would never have allowed it. It appears they do have the final say over whoever I choose instead of Neville. We both know you wouldn't have gone down well. Too much history between our fathers.' Ginny looked at the grassy floor they sat on. To her surprise, Draco moved closer and put his arm around her.

'It's ok, I understand.' He nuzzled her ear. 'I know we can never be an official item or couple and I don't blame you.' He pulled her into his embrace. 'But, that doesn't mean that we can never consider having a little unofficial fun, strictly out of hours of course.' He went to kiss Ginny but she pulled away.

'No, Draco, I think it will be best for both of us if we end everything we have right now. Wipe the slate clean and forget all about it.'

'But why? We're great together. And just because your parents won't let us marry doesn't mean that we have to end everything on every level.'

'Yes it does Draco. Nothing good will come from what you want. It never does.' She smiled at Draco but his face changed suddenly into a scowl.

'Nothing good comes from what I want does it? Well well, I never knew you felt like that Gin. I thought your career taking off was a good thing, or was that precisely what you didn't want. No, don't bother to answer; I've got your message loud and clear. Consider our relationship on every level terminated. Good luck in life Gin, you'll need it.'

Ginny took Neville to the now empty Gryffindor common room. She motioned for him to sit in a squashy armchair and she sat opposite him in a straight backed chair. She gazed into his face trying to work out how much he had guessed, how much of the real truth she had to convey.

'So' she began.

'Look Ginny' interrupted Neville 'I know what you're going to say. You're going to call off our marriage because you want to marry Harry instead, or Malfoy, or anyone rather than me' he finished bitterly. 'And I just want to let you know that I think it's rather unfair. I've never shown you anything other than love and devotion and those two barely note your existence. You could do so much better than them. Don't let yourself be taken in by fancy offers of magazine deals or a life of luxury. I can offer you myself, totally and utterly bound to your will. I'll give you my heart and my soul if you will let me. That's what you can have from me Gin, the choice is yours.' Ginny left her seat and knelt at Neville's feet.

'Oh Neville, I do love you, but as one might love a brother. I just cannot see us even sharing everything, heart soul and body, it just doesn't make sense. And, to put your mind at ease, I'm not choosing either Harry or Draco over you. I've spoken to one and I need to speak to the other. I've chosen to go it alone, without a partner. I'm just so sorry you had to be affected in this way. It wasn't fair of our parents to bind us into magical contracts of such seriousness at such a young age and without our consent. But this is the best way Neville, it might not seem like it now but it is. Truly, you'll be better off without me.'

'But I can't live without you Ginny; you are my earth, my water, my fire, my life.'

'Oh Neville, please don't make this any harder for me than it is at the moment. I know you're upset and in shock right now but your pain will ease in time, trust me.' She rose from the floor, not looking at Neville in case he brought the tears to her eyes that she was just holding back. Two down, one to go, and the worst was yet to come.

Ginny and Harry stood at the top of the Owlery. It was empty, save a few owl droppings on the floor. Hedwig was in her cage by Harry's feet. He hadn't spoken for several minutes now. He'd been starring out of the window, looking out at the sunset. Ginny tentatively went up to him and touched his arm 'Harry' she whispered. He turned, gently and, looking right at her, extended his arms. She walked into them.

'I understand' he replied 'it is what you must do.' He hugged her but she stepped back

'You do? You understand why I have to do this?' Harry looked bemused

'Of course. I'd find it harder to understand if you didn't feel obliged to look after Hermione. It's your duty, your calling as you put it, and I'm not going to stand in the way.'

'Your not?' Ginny looked so surprised that Harry laughed.

'No don't be a silly ass.' He went to hug her again and she leant into his embrace.

'And you'll wait- for me?'

'I'll wait until the world stops turning.' And there, at the top of the Owlery they shared their first kiss.

Afterwards, swathed in Harry's embrace Ginny thought maybe, just maybe, if he was like this now, there was a hope. Somewhere, a light still shone for them. Maybe it could happen after all.

Hey hey, we've reached the end. Been a good journey. Hope the ending wasn't tooo soppy for some of you but I had to leave it as a possibility. Never know, could do a sequel one day lol!! Look out for a new story starting soon, got an idea just got to start putting it into words.