Hooray, I'm back! Sorry it took so long, I was sick for about a week and it just took a bit to get everything better. . . . but I am also gong to be working on another story too, so I'm sorry if it seems that I'm not working as much on this story, although I am going to try. . . well, I hope you enjoy this otherwise!

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Harry thought he was dreaming. Ginny looked beautiful, almost as good as she had that one night so long ago. He smiled at her, and kissed her hand gently.

"You look stunning, Ginny. I'm glad you accepted my offer."

"Oh, thank you Harry, you look good too."

He knew she'd gotten one of her friends to watch the girls until she returned later, and he was kind of glad to have her all to himself, as much as he cared for the girls. Besides, she looked as though she hadn't been out in ages and needed a break.

"So, may I ask where you're taking me?" Her gaze flicked to him and he smiled.

"Now that, my dearest Ginny, is a surprise that I do not wish to spoil for you. I want you to be absolutely stunned."

She only raised an inquiring eyebrow at him, but smiled.

Before she knew what was happening, they had pulled up into one of the fanciest restaurants in the whole area. Ginny couldn't contain her surprise.

"Oh Harry, you shouldn't have! There's no way I could. . I mean, this dress. . .I'm no where near fancy enough to go in here!"

This caused Harry to feel defensive.

"Ginny, you would look more beautiful in rags than half the women in here all dressed up! You are definitely suited for this. And I'm sure they'll serve us with or without rags."

Feeling nervous as she exited the car, she grandly took his arm and they entered the restaurant.

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"Wow. This is excellent. I'm so glad to be here" said Ginny, babbling because she was excited and nervous.

Harry was right- some of the people here were very finely dressed, but it was not a way that was concealing their, well, invisible beauty.

After their meal, in which Ginny had ordered a delicious salmon for her main course with a small side salad and soup, Harry had another surprise for Ginny.

"We're going dancing next" he announced as they pulled away from the restaurant.

"Oh dear! I haven't danced in ages! I- I'm not sure I quite remember how!"

Harry smiled at her, knowing that she would learn as soon as they hit the dance floor.

"Oh, I'm sure you'll remember quite well, once we get inside."

They pulled up in front of yet another impressive looking building with lights flashing on the outside and 2 big bouncers by the door.

"Come, lovely, and let us dance."

Harry spoke with the bigger of the 2 bouncers quickly and he and Ginny were whisked inside almost immediately, to a wonderful large looking room with many people dancing on the floor and a lot of others just sitting at tables talking. A slow song came on, and Ginny was led to the floor by Harry.

"Oh my, this is wonderful. I'm very glad I came tonight Harry, I. . . I have no idea how to thank you."

"Just come with me again soon. Maybe tomorrow? Or, if you're busy, I understand. . . ."

"I'd love to." No lies either. She loved being here with him, just being around him. . . .

A tall, willowy blonde pulled Ginny form her thoughts as she approached Harry and her on the floor.

"Pardon me doll, mind if I interfere?" She winked at Harry and nodded to Ginny. Ginny felt a stab of annoyance overcome her, because she was, after all, the one that was here with Harry, not this git.

"Hello Madison. Ginny, this is my friend Madison Everett. Madison, please meet Ginny Weasley. She went to school with me for a long time. You met her brother, Ron?"

Madison let her gaze flick to Ginny quickly, looked her over, smiled in a dismissive way and nodded at Harry.

"Ahh yes. The annoyance as he was known? Redheads always seem to be a bit pesky though. . . no matter. May I speak with you"- she looked at Ginny negatively-"Privately? If you don't mind" she added to Ginny.

"Of course. I know that tall blondes tend to draw a lot of attention- something I'm not too fond of, actually."

Harry felt a bit of annoyance stab through him. Couldn't Ginny be nice to his friends? Although he knew that it wasn't the greatest time for Madison to interrupt, nor to be snotty.

"Who is she Harry?"

"Just a friend, Madison. Just a friend. I went to school with her and her 5 brothers."

"Hmm. Pretty. I never knew redheads were your type. I thought you preferred women more. . .my style perhaps?"

"Now, now, Ginny is just a friend, I promise. No more. I'm just visiting her for now, it's been a long time."

"Hmm. It's been a long time for us too, Harry." They danced by Ginny (Harry knew Madison was trying to make her jealous), and then were suddenly all the way across the room.

"It has been a long time. But, I don't want to be involved right now Madison. And besides, you have someone that cares for you."

"I know" she purred, her voice hoarse. "But I'm not interested. I want someone more. . .interesting, more daring."

"No, Maddy, I can't. . . ."

"Give me a chance. . . "

Before Harry knew what was happening, Madison had leaned in and was kissing him, right in front of Ginny.

Ginny felt a pain greater than that of when she'd been left behind at school fill up inside her and make her cry. With an angry sob, she turned and ran out of the dancing building and into the street where she hailed a cab and immediately pulled away. Harry came racing out after her, Madison in tow, but it was too late. The damage was done.

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Sorry, out of time! More as soon as I can!