Scene 7: The Confrontation

Afternoon of June 10, Ginny and Harry's kitchen/living room area

Ginny made sure she cleaned up nicely. She was determined to show off her newfound happiness. The baby books and mom magazines were placed neatly around the apartment.

There were two short knocks, and Ginny went to open the door.

"Hey, Ginny. I haven't seen you in a few days," Draco cautioned.

"I know and I'm sorry. It's just that everything has been a little hectic with planning for the baby."

Draco walked in and sat down on the couch.

"I-I heard. Um, congratulations."

"Thanks! We're really excited. You know Harry has been wanting to settle down for some time now. And it's really pulled our relationship together again…like how we were in the beginning."

"Uh, that's great. I'm very happy…for you. Can I ask you a question?"

"Don't worry. I'm sure Harry will want you to be godfather."

"That's not…uh, never mind. I thought you didn't want kids. Aren't you still trying to be a model?"

"I can't very well do that right now. It'll just have to be put on hold, or I can just be a stay at home mom."

"Oh. I guess you can do that."

"It's a new adventure in our lives. See."

Ginny picked up the books and magazines and showed Draco.

"Harry went out and bought all the information he could find. We're going furniture shopping when he gets back. He's going to be such a good father."

"Yeah. He always had that quality in him. Um, what is it that you wanted to discuss."

"Nothing really. I just wanted to see you. It's been awhile and I wanted to spread my happiness. I've been calling everyone from my family and they're just as excited."

Ginny heard keys jingle in the doorknob and knew Harry was home. The timing was too perfect for her.

"My mom is already planning the wedding. She has this thing about bastard kids, but she's still happy."

The door opened though Harry didn't walk through yet.

"Draco…"

Harry stood still holding a swim towel in his hand.

"Hi," choked Draco.

Draco discreetly wiped his eyes since Ginny was busy looking at Harry. Harry walked in without closing the door. Draco stood up.

"What? No flowers today?" Draco joked about their tradition.

"Sweetie, I just told Draco about my family planning the wedding."

"Yeah, I just heard the news," Draco lowered his voice, "even though it's been a few days. Uh, congratulations."

Draco kept his head down as he passed by Harry.

"Wait!" Harry grabbed Draco's arm, "Draco don't—"

"I already know your decision," interrupted Draco.

"Let me explain."

"Just let me go."

"No."

"Please?"

"I said no!" yelled Draco as he yanked out of Harry's grip, "I'm glad you got your family."

A few tears escaped from Draco's eyes as he stared at Harry. He turned around and left leaving Harry to close the door behind him.

"I wonder what has him so upset," Ginny pondered.

She watched Harry lean his forehead against the door.

"Ginny, don't fuck with me right now," snapped Harry as he turned around, "What did you do?"

"A little birdie told me your secret. She didn't need to though. I heard everything from your own mouth."

"You were home?"

"I'm not surprised you didn't notice. You hardly seem to notice me most days."

"Could you blame me? You were hardly ever home; you just kept your stuff here as if it was storage space."

"I had a life! I wanted to go out and live a little. I'm not even in my thirties yet, but you just wanted someone who could play house with."

"I don't know why I kept this relationship going. Let's face it. There's no way it can last any longer."

"It's not my fault. I was always here waiting for you; I never cheated on you though I had plenty of opportunities. You're the one who just lost patience."

"Me? I've been trying to get you to grow up and start acting like an adult…you know what? I'm tired of this."

"What are you doing?"

Harry strode passed Ginny into the bedroom and slammed the door. Ginny walked after him and banged on the door yelling for him to open the door.

"Harry? Harry! Open this door."

Harry quickly changed and packed a small bag. He opened the door a few minutes later.

"You can't just leave," Ginny shrieked.

"I'm not doing this right now. I need to find Draco."

Harry marched over to the front door.

"If you leave, you'll never see this baby ever," declared Ginny.

Harry halted after he pulled the door open. He couldn't even turn around and look at her.

"You wouldn't?"

"You don't believe me? Just try. I know you, Harry. You've been harping about family being important to you. Well, here's your chance to prove it. Is family important?"

Harry took one more step out the door. He closed his eyes, stepped back into the apartment and closed the door quietly.

"I thought so," Ginny smirked triumphantly.

Harry leaned his forehead against the door once again.

"You bitch," he whispered.

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