A/N- Ok Guys… Here are some of my responses to reviews…

Anonymous- I know that Ron and Harry don't go back… but if they didn't in my imagination… there wouldn't be a story… I'm making this up… I wanted then to go back.

TooFewShoes - I agree. I like conversation… but I have to admit, I have been rushing through them. Once I've finished Lily's Sacrifice, I'll slow it down.

Pettybureaucrat – Read and see….

DanielWhite- Thanks.

Thanks for reviewing guys…. Here's Chapter 5…

CHAPTER 5 –Exam Time

The next four weeks passed quickly. He had been surrounded by first years that had conquered the disarming charm and had moved onto Jelly Leg Jinxes. The second years had learned about the three unforgivable curses and we now learning the charm against them. Third years had been practicing with boggarts and aee Hthe fourth years had been taught various defensive spells. Fifth years had been taught how to produce the Patronus Charm while sixth years had been learning about werewolves. Harry had been revising with the students in their seventh year and expanding their knowledge of defensive spells and Dark objects.

As exam time approached Ron began to see a lot less of his fiancée as she was busily studying, and when he did see her, all she wanted to do, was go over their notes. Ginny had been following Hermione's lead as she had nothing else to do. Ginny hung out with Luna Lovegood sometimes. She was captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team this year, which kept her busy. Ron was grateful that she amped up training, because then Ron wouldn't have to spend as much time alone.

Harry sat in his office and read book after book after book. He began to feel like Hermione. He finally read "Hogwarts: A History" and found it completely boring. Harry missed his friends. He couldn't talk to them outside of class times. He received a letter from Mrs. Weasley, once a week which kept him sane.

On the morning of the first DADA exams, Harry was up early. He had to meet with Professor McGonagall and the other teachers in the Great Hall at eight o'clock on the dot, so they could prepare for the exams. Harry showered, shaved and dressed himself before heading out of his quarters. Lucky for him, he only had today, and after that, he was free to see his friends again.

Hermione woke and, after realising that today was the first of her exams, she jumped up and got into the shower. She brushed her teeth and her hair before dressing and running to have breakfast. She took with her, all her notes from Defence Against The Dark Arts.

She sat down at the Gryffindor table. She leaned in and kissed Ron.

"Good morning," she said as she opened her notebook.

"Hey. Don't you think you could just shut that for a moment?" Ron was deeply saddened that, in the past few weeks, Hermione had spent more time with that book, than him.

"Oh, Ron! I'm sorry. It's temporary. Then we'll get right into the wedding plans. I just have to get these exams over with."

"Yeah, I know." He knew that she cared a lot about school and just had to ace all her exams.

Ginny was watching the scene as it was played out in front of her. She had been very patient as she waited for eight weeks. Being away from Harry was tiring and hard.

Sqwark! Sqwark!

Ginny's head, as well as many others, popped up. An owl can soaring in and dropped a letter right at Ginny's plate. She reached over and opened it, before beginning to read;

Ginny,

We wanted to wish you, Ron and Hermione good luck for exams this week. We know you'll do well. Here's an update on the family;

George is still shedding paper but he sends his love. Percy and Audrey have moved into their new house and have announced they are expecting their first child.

We heard about Harry. Are you sure you're ok?

We love you and we hope you are all well.

Hugs and Kisses

Mum and Dad. Xoxo

She gave the letter to Ron so he could have a read.

"The great prick! Of course he and perfect Audrey would be before Bill and Fleur when it came to kids. At least they were doing something useful…" Ron complained.

"Huh?" Hermione said as she lifted her head up from the notebook.

"Audrey's pregnant." Ginny explained.

"Oh, Ron! I'm going to be an Aunt!" Hermione said with great enthusiasm as she leapt up and hugged Ron. Ron had a look of complete surprise. He did not expect Hermione to be excited at such a thing. Ginny looked at her watch.

"Hermione, it's almost time for our first exam. We'd better hurry." Ginny said as she realised the time.

"Ah," She gasped. She removed herself from Ron and grabbed her books. "Come on Ron!" She said as she pulled him along behind her, making her way to where her first exam was. It was DADA.

They walked in, and found their desks. Harry and Professor McGonagall were seated at the front of the hall. After all the students were seated, Harry got up and spoke;

"Today is the first of your examinations. Defense against the Dark Arts. This is the written exam and the practical one will follow. Good luck everyone."

"I trust, that Professor Potter has taught you all you need to know. And as this is his last day on the job, I ask that you not only try your best, but make an even larger effort, to make him proud. Here are your tests. You have two hours. Begin." McGonagall said. Exam papers went flying over to each student. They all began reading and scribbling over their papers.

"Explain in full what a Patronus is and how it is used." Hermione read in her head. " Well that's simple…" She scribbled down what she thought was the answer and then read over it several times to ensure it was correct.

"Name the three dark objects explained in DEFENCE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS- Useful Hints. What the hell, Harry. You know I never read this…." Ron thought.

"What are the names of the Unforgivable Curses? Explain exactly what they do. Sweet! I know this one. Thanks Harry….." Ginny thought.

oOo

At the end of the written exam, the paper flew up the front and the students made their way over to the practical examinations. They lined up in alphabetical order and went through to have their exam. When they reached Hermione, she nervously made her way over to Harry.

"Miss Granger, please perform for me the Patronus Charm." Harry said.

"Expecto patronum"

"Good." Harry continued questioning her. And it wasn't until he reached Ginny, that he found it hard to concentrate. She looked at him with those gorgeous eyes and her long red hair hanging straight down to her waist.

"Uh, Um…. Miss Weasley…. Uh…." Harry stuttered when he saw her.

"It's ok Harry, just ask the questions and be done with it…." She whispered back. He pushed on, and managed to get through her exam.

Much to Harry's delight, by 4pm, they had been through all his examinations. And, after getting the ok from Professor McGonagall, he was free to see Ginny again. He ran up to his office, and grabbed the present he had for her, slipped it in his pocket, and ran all the way to the Gryffindor common room, where he found Hermione going through her notes, complaining about how she got this question wrong, and that question wrong. Ron was sitting on the couch, listening to her, and waited until it was all out of her system.

"Harry!" She said when she looked up. She ran over and hugged him. Ron got up, and shook his hand, once Hermione had stepped back.

"Harry, good to see you mate!" Ron said.

Harry looked past Ron and Hermione, to the girl who was standing in the doorway.

"Harry!" She said as she ran and jumped on him, planted a hard, passionate kiss on his lips. He held her around the waist and spun around. "You're back!" She said when she was back on the ground.

"Come on Ronald, I fancy a walk." Hermione said as she grabbed Ron's hand, leaving Harry and Ginny alone.

Harry and Ginny made their way over to the couch, near the fire.

"Oh, Harry, I'm so glad you're back!" Ginny said as she sat beside Harry, with her fingers intertwined with his.

"Me too." Harry took a deep breath. "Ginny, we have known each other for seven years now, and I can't imagine my life without you. Remember when we were in the backyard of the burrow, and we said we never wanted to be apart again? Well, here's my promise to you." He stood up and reached into his pocket. He pulled out a tiny black box. Ginny gasped as he bent down on one knee in front of her.

"Ginerva Molly Weasley, will do me the exceptional honor, of becoming my wife?" Harry asked. Praying for a positive response.

A/N- Read and Review….

Lily xoxo