I Would Love To

Harry grew more nervous when the three got to the burrow. "Is she angry with me?" he squeaked looking at Ron.

"Who? Ginny?" Ron asked

"No, your Mum!" Harry said sarcastically "Of course Ginny, who else would be angry with me?"

"I wouldn't say she's mad. She is upset and she still can't see your reasoning."

"People that I…" Harry paused "I just can't see her get hurt or worse; with all that I have to do, she is better off this way"

"With all that we have to do, Harry" Hermione stressed "and Ginny can take care of her self. She might be a great asset to this little trio"

Ron chuckled, leaning over picking up a twig and tossing it at Harry. "I think Hermione needs another girl around."

"Can you blame me I need some decent conversation for once, you two can be impossible sometimes."

Ron opened the door and bowed "after you madam, sir"

"Oh no, I insist you first Sir" Harry was now bowing and motioning like a door attendant too.

"See what I mean" Hermione smiled slightly as she walked into the kitchen.

"Harry!" Mrs. Weasley grabbed him in one of her skull crushing hugs knocking his glasses askew, as if she had not seen him all summer "How was your night with the Dursley's?"

"It was fine, not too terrible" his thoughts now swung around to the locket his Aunt had given him.

"Go wash up, breakfast is almost ready dear." Mrs. Weasley said pointing to the stairs.

Harry had not thought about it but he was getting somewhat hungry. Normally everyone would have eaten. Maybe she made them wait because he was coming, she did stuff like that for Harry quite a lot. After a quick shower and change, Harry headed back to the kitchen settling down at the large scrubbed wooden table. Harry noticed that there were only four table settings. Obviously, Fred and George were at their shop. In addition, Mr. Weasley would have gotten an early start at the Ministry of Magic. His heart gave a little flutter as he thought; Ginny may be staying in her room since Harry was there. Harry suddenly felt bad hoping that was not the case. 

Just as Harry finished his thought, Ginny came into the kitchen catching a quick glance at him. Harry watched her out the corner of his eye; she strolled around the table taking the seat across from him. "Morning everyone, Hi Harry" she said rather timidly.

"Hi Ginny" he returned

"Morning Ginny" Mrs. Weasley said to her "the garden needs some tending, so eat your breakfast; I will clean up when I am done."

"We can handle it for you" Hermione volunteered her and Ginny to do the task.

"That would be wonderful, thanks" she slipped out the door off into the garden

"See ya mum" Ron said with a mouthful of bacon he and Hermione went back into their conversation.

"You are looking well, Ginny" Harry said

She just looked at him; her eyes told him she was happy to have him there and yet uncomfortable at the same time. She blushed slightly "Thanks Harry, you look tired but better than you have lately"

"Err, thanks" Harry felt somewhat awkward now. This was the first time he had talked to her since he broke it off with her almost two weeks ago.

As everyone finished their meal, Hermione began clearing the table. Ron stood up and nudged Harry's "let's get you unpacked"

"Alright" Harry said wishing he could stay and chat with Ginny more. He felt he needed to make her understand he cared for her and that is why he had to leave her. Despite the situation, he wanted to be with her more than before. Harry missed her.

Ginny was helping Hermione clean up. He glanced at her; she was watching him leave as well. Her eyes darted towards the floor, as she slightly turned red.

When Harry had gotten up to Ron's room, Ron had already expanded Harry's trunk. Harry had shrunk it before leaving Hogwarts, so it was easier to tote. "She's happier when you are around" Ron said looking Harry square in the eyes.

"I know it hurts her Ron. Hell it hurts me too, but it's for the best"

"Maybe, your wrong mate." Ron said as he picked up the Daily Prophet.

"I am not wrong in trying to protect her." Harry shot "I wont let him get to her and when it's all over I probably won't make it either."



"Don't talk like that!" Ron said rather huffed "Hermione and I will see to that"

Harry felt differently. "I think I am going to Grimmauld Place after my birthday"

Ron just looked at Harry then continued reading the paper. "We figured you would say that."

Harry just returned to his unpacking.

After a few seconds, Ron muttered something about the Cannons, his favorite quidditch team. "Bloody hell!" he suddenly said

"What is it?" Harry asked, thinking it was something to do with Voldemort or death eaters.

Ron pointed to a picture on the paper. It was a picture of the cannons after their last game. "They lost again"

"Oh" Harry had hoped it was a clue to Voldemort, but no, so he changed the subject. "When is the wedding again?"

Ron had almost forgotten, his brother Bill and Fleur were getting married at the burrow. "A week from Saturday, Why?"

"No real reason." Harry said, But Ron new there was more to Harry's question "C'mon Harry what's eating you?"

"Well." there was a long pause "everyone is going to have a date except me, I just don't want to feel out of place, and I know Ginny is going to be standing up with Fleur's cousin, so I cant ask her."

Ron just sat there for a moment, thinking. "I will get you someone for that night, but you should try to talk to Ginny in the mean time."

"I know mate, I will"

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The rest of the week Ginny was in and out going to dress fittings, bridal showers and such, so Harry never really got a chance to talk to her alone. In fact the only time he really saw her was at the table or in passing. An occasional "Hello" was said but that was mostly it. Harry was thinking of going to Grimmauld place early, just to escape the usual madness at the Weasley's, although this week had been busier than normal. He decided to tell Hermione and Ron of his plans. "Right after the wedding" he said to himself.

The night before the wedding, Harry was lying in bed trying to spend some time with his thoughts when there was a knock on the door. "Harry, may I come in? I want to talk to you" it was Ginny.



"Sure"

"How ya been doing?" she asked

"I am fine" he replied and his eyes just stared at the ceiling

Ginny scoffed "Harry, I know you better than this, what the bloody hell is your problem? Hermione told me, that Ron told her, that you were upset about not having a date tomorrow."

He tilted his head looking at her "There is more to what's going on than just tomorrow night."

"So talk to me Harry. I know why you felt you had to break-up with me, and I can respect that. However, I am a big girl and I can take care of my self, just fine. You taught me that in D.A.!"

"Ginny, I do still care about you and don't know why I feel weird around you, but everyone I get close to..." Harry stopped talking

"Dies?" Ginny said

"Yeah" He looked away again "but I'm not worried about you as much as" he paused "as I don't want you to have to feel that feeling."

Ginny just sat there. She had never thought of it that way. "You mean you are more concerned about my feelings?" she snipped "If you were concerned about my feelings then you would have discussed this with me before you broke it off!" She had raised her voice now almost to a yell. "Now do you want me as you date tomorrow night or not?"

Harry had sat up "But you are standing up with what's his face" he was puzzled at this point.

"I only have to stand there and have one dance with him, you div!"She had lowered her voice and cracked a smile "his girlfriend will be there too, and I think she would probably like to be with him."

Harry felt his cheeks turning red. He had never pondered that "Ginny, Would you be my date for Bill's wedding?"

"I don't know, I do have several offers" she chuckled "Just kidding, I would love to"