Author's Note: I have decided that I will be much better with updating now that it's summer and I have more time. Thanks to all the reviewers!
Everyone began talking very loudly to each other and asking questions.
Harry lay back in his bed and shut his eyes. He had been afraid that this would happen. He didn't know what to do. Hogwarts had been his home for 6 1/2 years and it had been so much more of a home than Privet Drive. Now it was closed and he wouldn't be able to go back.
"Why would it be closed down, Albus?" asked Mrs. Weasley hushing all of the others.
"The Ministry has decided that it was time. There have been numerous problems or situations to do with the Voldemort-Some of the Weasley's flinched-that were connected with Hogwarts and this last attack seemed to be the last straw for many of the Board," said Dumbledore sadly.
"Hogwarts was one of the safest places in the world. Just because there were a few attacks. There were attacks many other places, but you don't see them closing down," said Harry angrily.
"Yes Harry, but that is exactly it. If the place that people believe to be the safest is all of a sudden getting attacked people are going to get nervous and that is what happened here," said Dumbledore smiling down at Harry. "I am glad to see that you are better, Harry," he said smiling kindly.
"They can't do this!" said Harry ignoring Dumbledore's last sentence. The Weasley's and Hermione were standing there looking back and forth from Harry and then back to Dumbledore.
"I tried to talk to them, but they will not be persuaded," said Dumbledore and then turning his attention back to the Weasley's, "Arthur and Molly, I need to see you privately so if you would follow me. The rest of you can wait here."
Mr. And Mrs. Weasley followed Dumbledore out the door, and everyone else stood around looking glum.
"We're going to go and get some tea," said Fred and him and George left too.
"Ron, I just remembered something that I left downstairs. You can come with me to get it," said Hermione.
"What could you have left downstairs? We were only here for-oh! I remember now," he said as Hermione glared at him and gave him a pointed look. "Right well we'll be back soon. You can stay here with Harry," said Ron as Hermione dragged him out.
That left Ginny and Harry in the room together.
"Listen, Harry," said Ginny looking into his hazel eyes. "I know what you told me at the end of the year, but I can't stand it anymore. I need you. I can't live without you," she said her amber eyes filling with tears.
Harry opened his mouth to say something, but Ginny cut him off, "No. Just listen to what I have to say first. When you got hurt I felt like a part of me was being torn out. Then you woke up and I was so happy, but it turned out you couldn't remember anything. It killed me. I have never felt this way about anyone before. I love you."
Harry lay in shock. Ginny, the girl who he had loved since the 6th year now said she loved him. He knew that he needed her as much as she needed him. He sat up and brought her closer.
"I love you too, Ginny," he whispered and leaned in and gently kissed her on the lips. When they pulled apart Ginny was crying. He wiped the tears off of her face. "Don't cry," he murmured.
Outside the door Hermione and Ron decided to walk around for a while. "It's so great having Harry back," said Hermione looking into Ron's face.
"I know. It feels good to have my best mate back," admitted Ron looking back at her. This is so stupid he thought to himself. It had been so awkward since he had kissed her the other night. I should just tell her it was an accident, and that way at least we can be friends again.
He stopped and faced her. He opened his mouth and was about to tell her when he looked into her eyes. Instead of telling her, he did the worst possible thing. He leaned in and kissed her gently on the lips. Suddenly he pulled back. He ran his hand through his hair mentally cursing himself. What if Hermione didn't like him like that?
"Listen, Hermione. If you don't like me that's fine, but I can't live like this any longer. I had to tell you. If you want I can just-" He was cut off as Hermione got closer and kissed him on the lips. He put an arm around her waist and deepened the kiss.
Hermione pulled back. "Does that answer your question?" she whispered. Ron smiled and pulled her back to him.