Thanks for all of your feedback and support, I tried to make your suggested improvements. This chapter is based on a trip I took to France, I don't speak French so if my French is all wrong I'm sorry. Mid-terms are next week so it may be a few days before I write a new chapter. All criticism is welcome it helps me expand my writing skills but be nice this is my first fan fic.AP
The Perfect Day
They decided to start with buying some more ink and parchment at flourish and blots because their supplies were running low. Next door they passed the pet store where several cages of owls hung in the front window, one even looked remarkably like Hedwig but no bird could ever be like her she had been his only companion during those long summers he spent shut up at the Dursley's. On another note it simply wouldn't do to be a teacher at Hogwarts without an owl so he decided it was time to get himself a replacement, Ginny choose it for him it was a large barn owl and together they named it Archimedes or ark for short. They paid for the bird along with some owl treats. Ark was already particularly fond of Ginny after only a few minuets with him. After buying all the books on the list and visiting the joke shop they were done. It was only three o'clock but neither wanted to return so soon, just then Harry came up with a great idea. Stay here Ginny I'm going to pop back into the burrow drop off all our stuff and come back.
Twenty minuets later Harry returned, "What took you so long?" Ginny ask "Oh this and that I had to tell your mom where we were going you know stuff like that." Okay, so as long as my mom already knows where we are going are you going to tell me?" "Nope. Hold on tight I'm going to apperate us there," Ginny closed her eyes and was transported to the most romantic city in the world. When the spinning warmth stopped she opened her eyes to reveal that she was standing on the trocadero directly facing the one and only Eiffel tower. "It's so beautiful Harry" she said smiling from ear to ear as she pulled him toward her embracing him with a fiery passion he had never seen before. "While we are here I thought we could see the sights a bit and grab a bite to eat before heading back tonight, sound alright?" "Oh my! That sounds like the best date ever" Ginny squealed. "Okay well I skimmed some travel guides before I left your house and I think I know where we are going first follow me." With that they walked hand in hand down the streets of Paris occasionally glimpsing over at one another only to find the same blissful expression plastered on the others face. \
After only a ten minuet jaunt they arrived at Rue Cler. "What is this place?" Ginny questioned "it's like a market place they sell any type of food you can imagine we should definitely try some bread and cheese I hear it's phenomenal." After walking part way down the street they came across a Fromagerie, inside there were more types of cheese than you can imagine "Bonjour Madame, nous voudrions un fromage de brie. Combien? Merci, au revior!" Harry said after paying the woman "wow that was amazing where did you learn French?" "I picked it up from Fleur who taught me enough to scrape together a sentence or two." Ginny's admiration was obvious in her voice. They then went to the patisserie to pick up some bread for their picnic. After assembling their snack of grapes, bread, cheese, and some bottled water Harry apperated them across town to the Tuilerie Garden where they curled up on a bench together admiring their setting and eating their delicious lunch.
Once they had finished they strolled together down the seine at last coming to the entrance of the Louvre. The massive palace dwarfed them and the pyramids of glass were astonishing, a beautiful melding of the past French architecture and modern art. After a few hours browsing the enormous art collection and hitting the highlights they decided to move on to their next destination. Together they disasperated to the famous Notre Dame cathedral the outside was just gorgeous they entered the church and proceeded to the stairs to get a bird's eye view of Paris. "Last to the top pays for dinner" Ginny exclaimed as she ran up the stairs getting a small head start before Harry caught up with her, as they neared the last step they were neck and neck. Harry let Ginny win but only by a hairs breadth. Upon reaching the top they were both clutching their sides gasping for breath. Once they recovered from a lack of oxygen they were free to take in the awe inspiring vistas. From here they could see the entire city and both felt another type of breathlessness for the beauty of the city. Harry showed her the flying buttresses mounted to the back of the building which allowed the weight of the building to be supported and prevented the roof from collapsing, as well as the funny looking gargoyles that actually served as rain spouts. After giggling for quite a while about the humor of the word buttresses they descended the staircase, as they left the cathedral a musician played his accordion and the happy couple stopped to listen and dropped a few coins at his feet.
The next stop on the tour was the Champs-Elysees a Parisian thoroughfare filled with expensive designers like Prada and Gucci. "What are we doing here Harry?" "Well I thought you might like a new outfit for this evening's dinner… perhaps something more elegant… maybe even a dress." "I can't do that look how expensive these gowns are" "Damn the cost Ginny this can be my birthday present pleaseeeeeee." "Fine but If I have to dress up so do you." "Very well, now that that's settled where would you like to go?" lets try Channel first for my dress after almost forty-five minuets of scouring the racks and trying on dresses Ginny finally found the perfect one, it was a short green dress to complement her naturally red hair and had a matching purse as well as shoes, they purchased the items and headed out to find Harry some more appropriate clothing. Now it's your turn, I think Armani would look good on you "okay lets go" Harry said, upon entering the store Harry was attended by several well dressed men, in no time he was outfitted in a black suit and tie to match Ginny's green dress, they looked great together in their new outfits but there was still something missing. Walking down the street they passed Cartier, Harry stopped at the window display of elegant Jewelry and spontaneously pulled Ginny with him into the store toward the display of necklaces Ginny's jaw dropped she had never seen so many large diamonds in her life "pick one" Harry said, she stared at him to see if he was joking but the look in his eyes were completely serious and he gave her no choice but to accept. She choose an elegant yet simple necklace that went fabulously with her new outfit, Harry even helped her secure it around her neck. Harry picked out a handsome Rolex watch which they paid for to the astonishment of the stores clerk who had previously pegged them for a couple of troublesome teens.
Ginny wrapped her arms around Harry's neck with their noses almost touching and asked "Harry have I told you I love you today? Because I do" a smile spread across both of their faces and they kissed for what felt like an eternity. When the two lovebirds finally did break apart out of breath they just stared into each others eyes and in that same instant they knew they would be together for the rest of their lives. They walked a little further down the street and reached the Arc de Triomphe. "It's getting late Ginny are you hungry?" "Yeah, where are we going to eat?" "France has some of the greatest restaurants in the world you're going to love the one I picked out." "You won't tell me where we are going" "Nope, hold on" and with that they vanished into thin air. They reappeared at a Bateaux-Mouche (river boat) station. "Are we eating on the water?" "No, this is only our transportation my lady I wouldn't want those cute little feet of your to get tired plus it's romantic right" "I love it Harry" she was overwhelmed with everything he had done for her today they sat on the boat holding each other closely.
They arrived again at the Eiffel tower only now it was lit with lights that emitted an orange glow which only increased the ambiance of the place. "Why did you bring me back here? Is there a good restaurant around here?" "Your looking at it." "But Harry the restaurant in the Eiffel tower requires reservation years in advance how did you get us in?" "I have certain connections in the ministry so I pulled a few strings, do you like it?" He was being smothered in kisses before he even knew what hit him "I'll take that as a yes then." She nodded and he led the way to the elevator that would take them to the first level of the Eiffel tower where the restaurant was located. Riding up the elevator was scary for Ginny who had never ridden on one before so she hid her face on Harry's chest so she wouldn't have to watch.
As soon as the ride was over Ginny was fine and he escorted her into the warm restaurant. "Bonjour Madame, name please." The man at the front desk asked, Harry whispered in his ear which had an immediate response, right this way Mr. Potter we have reserved ze best seat in ze house for you" they received the menu which thankfully was translated into English. Harry ordered a fillet minion with a Caesar salad and Ginny decided on the roasted chicken with herbs de province as well as the onion soup. The atmosphere here was incredible and Ginny could hardly contain her happiness which radiated from deep within her heart. "So what did you think of the Louvre?" "It was huge I could spend a week there and still not see all those paintings could you imagine living in a house like that I mean I like having my own space but you could die in there and no one would find you for weeks until it started to smell. Also I expected the Mona Lisa to be sooooo much bigger it was the size of a postage stamp for crying out loud." Their food arrived and exceeded both of their expectations Harry's was perfectly cooked tender yet still juicy just the way he liked it and Ginny's plate emitted the most wonderful aroma of herbs and spices their mouths began to water at the sight of it. They split a dessert feeding each other the chocolate cake just like they do in movies.
When the bill arrived Harry took his wallet out but before he could reach for the recite Ginny got a hold of it seeing the astronomical cost of their scrumptious dinner her eyes bulged "I can't believe this Harry what did I ever do to deserve a guy like you, this has been a day strait out of a fairy tale." Harry smiled and said to her "thanks for being so patient with me, you know letting me go when I had too even though it hurt you very much to do it, I just wanted to repay you, I know this doesn't completely make up for my absence but you deserve a guy who can take care of you forever, and I'm going to try my best to be that guy." Harry got down on one knee in front of the entire restaraunt to ask the pivitol question, one that it had taken him the entire day to work up the courage to ask and opened a tiny red box to reveal a wedding ring with an enormus diamond inside. "Will you marry me Ginny Weasley and make me the happyiest man on earth?" Her eyes watered with tears of joy "Yes" was all she said before she kissed him and he kissed her back, they were perfect for each other, and all was right with the universe again. "This was the best date ever, I daresay even the most perfect day of my life, next year's anniversary will be hard to top this." "Oh, I'll think of something spectacular don't worry." Hand in hand they disaperated back to the burrow before saying goodnight to one another and turning in for the evening. As Ginny fell asleep all she could think was "what a wonderful day."