"Children these days," Madam Pomfrey said with a shake of her head. Ginny opened her eyes and realized the curtains were drawn around her bed. Turning her head she saw Harry awake. He smiled down at her, kissing her lightly on the lips. She grinned up at him.
"What have they done now?" Lily asked as she came into the hospital wing.
"None of them ever stay in their beds. Neville and Luna don't seem to manage to stay in separate beds each time they end up here."
"My son better be in his own bed from now on. I do not want to be a grandmother just yet," Alice said.
"Exactly where is my daughter?" Mrs. Weasley asked.
"In her bed," Madam Pomfrey said.
"So I take it Harry switched beds?" Lily questioned.
"Indeed he did."
"And all this time we thought he was gay," Danielle and James said together.
"James! Danielle!" Lily snapped.
"What?" Danielle questioned.
"How can you think that about your own brother?"
"Because it seemed to be the only plausible reason why he ignored countless good looking witches," James said. "But it seems like he isn't after all."
"I don't think he is," Ginny said loudly. Madam Pomfrey pulled back the curtain to reveal Lily, James, Molly, Arthur, Danielle, Alice, and Hermione. "Well at least I hope he isn't. You're not really female are you?" She asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Well I can let you look if you want," Harry said with a sly grin on his face.
"I might just have to do that."
"Ginny!" Mrs. Weasley said in a loud voice.
"He's definitely your son," Lily said in a dry voice as she looked at James.
James got a smug grin on his face. "He is and you've known from the beginning that I am male."
Lily blushed scarlet. "That was not my fault."
Alice started laughing when she saw how red her friend was. Lily glared at her. "I remember that too! Oh Lily was red for a week!" James just grinned.
"We don't want to know!" Harry and Danielle cried.
Ginny shook her head as she snuggled closer to Harry. His hand held hers, his fingers playing with hers.
"Alright, you two are free to go," Madam Pomfrey said.
"Good," Hermione said. "I need her help anyway."
"But Hermione," Ginny whined. "I don't want to study today."
"That wasn't what I needed your help with."
"Alright, alright already. Let me take a shower and I'll meet you in the library in an hour."
"Don't be late," Hermione told her as she headed off in the opposite direction.
Ginny shook her head as she climbed out of bed. She hugged her parents tightly. "I'm off."
"Bye Ginny," Mr. Weasley said with a smile at his daughter.
Ginny grinned and headed towards her room.
"What do you see in him?" A voice asked behind her. Ginny turned to see her younger brother leaning against the wall.
"See in who?"
"Potter," he snarled.
Ginny was suddenly struck with an overwhelming desire to hit Ron. She had never hit her brother before unless they were fighting and even then she wasn't that bad. But the second he said Harry's name she became defensive. No one harmed her Harry.
She growled. "Don't you dare say his name like that," she said in a cold voice.
Ron gazed at his sister, his eyes just as cold as hers. "Come on Gin, what do you see in that loser?"
"He. Is. Not. A loser," she snapped. "Don't you dare insult him either. He's done nothing to you."
"He's not good for you Ginny. You should stay away from him."
"Don't tell me who is good for me and who isn't. You don't even know him."
"Neither do you!" Ron snapped. "What do you know about him? Do you realize that Voldemort will probably kill him? What kind of person is he Ginny?"
"Shut up!" Ginny yelled.
"You're being stupid! You need to stay the hell away from that idiot. He's going to get you killed. And I for one am not going to let that happen."
"You're wrong."
"Am I Ginny? For all you know he could be sleeping with half the girls in school. He is a bloody-"
Ginny's hand impacted so hard with Ron's face she was sure to leave a bruise on his face. "Don't you ever say anything about him again. I swear on my life I will make your life a living hell. There are some things in this world you will never understand. My relationship with Harry is one of them."
"So he talked to you too," Harry drawled from the end of the hall. Ginny and Ron spun to face him.
"What did he say to you?" Ginny questioned.
"Just warned me not to get near you or I would seriously regret it. Also threatened to make my life hell if I ever hurt you."
"You wouldn't do that."
"I know."
Harry walked over to take Ginny's hand, pulling her away from Ron. He shook his head as he pulled his girlfriend down the hall. Ginny reluctantly went with him. When they turned the corner Ginny let out a heavy sigh.
"You alright?" Harry questioned.
"No, not really," she said.
"What's wrong?"
"Ron, who else. He's never acted like this before."
"When did he start?"
"Last year, just at the end of it actually. He's been so distant all summer," she said with a shrug.
They entered their common room and Harry pulled her to the couch.
"I have to go shower," she complained but didn't pull away. "I told Hermione I'd meet her in the library in an hour."
"She'll be fine," he said as he pulled her down into his lap. She buried her face in his chest, wrapping her arms around his waist. Harry wrapped his arms around her, holding her close to him.
"I hope he is doing alright. He's never been so…so not Ron before. It's just so odd to me," she mumbled against his chest. She found that she was enjoying being held by him. Not only was he comfortable but he also seemed to comfort her even if he was just holding her.
"Let's hope he is doing alright. It's a strange time lately. He might just be jealous or something."
She nodded her head. Harry smiled slightly as he rested his chin on top of her head. He loved holding her in his arms. He finally felt as if he was complete. Ginny lifted her head to rest her forehead against his.
"I can't believe I slapped him."
"Why did you?"
"I'm not really sure," she said in a quiet voice. "He just started insulting you and I just got so…so mad. I just slapped him and it was really hard. I don't really know what came over me. Just the thought of someone saying something about you or hearing it made me mad and really defensive."
Harry moved his hand to her cheek a small smile on his face. "I know how that is."
"Same thing happened to you?"
"Yes, that's why I entered that duel."
"Oh," she said quietly as she placed her hand on his. "What's going on?"
"I'm not really sure but whatever it is it's confusing."
Ginny nodded her head. She sighed and closed her eyes. "Great more things to figure out."
"But at least we will be able to figure them out together," he mumbled.
"That sounds nice," she said quietly, her eyes still shut.
"What sounds nice?"
"Us. Together, it's never sounded so…right before," she said as she opened her eyes to look at him.
Harry's breath caught in his throat as he gazed into her brown eyes. They were alive. His hand caressed her cheek without even realizing it.
Ginny's smile grew brighter as she saw how alive his eyes were. His hand was warm against her cheek and she didn't want to pull away from him. For once in her life she felt like she truly belonged somewhere. And that place was with Harry.
Danielle stood in the doorway, her eyes wide. She could feel the magic pouring off of them. The magic filled the room to the brim. It slid over everything, making it all bright. Slowly it began to twine together, growing brighter and encasing the young couple together.
So this is what happens when they become one. It's almost there. Danielle thought to herself.
The two were oblivious to what was going on around them. Hermione appeared behind Danielle, her eyes wide as she watched the scene before her. She was too stunned to say anything, instead just stood there, mouthing hanging open.
The colors that swirled around them grew in intensity. Danielle's eyes glimmered with hope as they were about to complete a magical bonding that would finally defeat Lord Voldemort.
Harry searched Ginny's eyes. He didn't see the magic swirling around them or that his sister and Hermione were standing in the doorway. This was what he wanted. She was what he had been looking for for so long. He leaned forward.
Ginny's smile didn't falter. His touch sent chills down her spine. The only thing she wanted was to remain with him forever. To never have to leave his side. When she saw him lean forward she did the same.
Danielle and Hermione watched, anticipation building, as they waited for the young couple to kiss. The magic was like a whirlwind around them, begging for them to complete their bonding.
The two could feel the person coming up behind them. They spun and came face to face with Ronald Weasley. His eyes burned with pure fury as he moved to stop the two. Without even thinking their wands were gripped tightly in their hands as the two girls shot multiple hexes at him before he could even reach his wand.
He hit the wall hard, the silencing charm kept the sound from reaching the couple. Ron's head slammed back into it and he dropped to the ground. Neither of them spared him a glance as they turned to watch Harry and Ginny complete their bonding.
The two kissed. The magic around them erupted, the colors so bright that Danielle and Hermione had to shield their eyes. A magical pulse was sent out over two hundred miles in every direction. Hogwarts wards flared into life, becoming so bright that it was blinding.
Everyone could feel the magical energy and stopped. The magic was pure and anyone who was hit by the magical wave suddenly felt better. Anyone who was impure was falling to the ground in pain.
It was a few moments before the effects of the magical impulse began to fade. People could move once again and those who were in pain could breath again. Danielle and Hermione blinked rapidly as they turned to gaze at Ginny and Harry. The two were still locked in an intimate kiss, both of them glowing a deep red color.
The two girls smiled at each other before their legs gave out. They fell forward and managed to catch themselves on their hands and knees. Their breathing was labored.
"That was one heck of a magical pulse," Danielle muttered under her breath.
Hermione gave a short laugh. "You're telling me," she said breathless.
"Maybe we shouldn't have been standing so close." Danielle collapsed on the ground. "I think I prefer it down here."
Hermione dropped a second later. "I agree."
"Need a hand?" Ginny said suddenly.
The two girls turned to look up at Ginny, who stood over them, a hand offered to them. She was still glowing brightly but it wasn't as bright as before.
"I think we'll rest for a bit," Hermione mumbled.
"A trip to the hospital wing will do you some good," Harry said as he appeared beside Ginny. He was still glowing as well and as he stood beside Ginny their color got brighter. The two seemed oblivious to the fact that they were both glowing!
"Sure," Danielle said in a dry tone. "I bet Mum and Dad haven't even left yet."
Ginny laughed as she pulled the younger girl to her feet. "Do I want to know why my brother is unconscious outside of my suite?"
"Not really," the two girls said together.
Harry pulled Hermione to her feet, easily picking her up in his arms. "You know you're pretty light," he commented.
"It's because you lift everyday," Danielle called back as she leaned on Ginny for support.
"True," he said with a shrug.
"So what exactly happened to you two?" Ginny questioned.
"I'm not really sure," Hermione said with a yawn. She was starting to feel a bit tired now.
"Danielle?" Harry questioned.
"Well I do know but as to telling you is an entirely different matter all together. But I can tell you that it's a good thing or at least I hope it is."
"Right," the two commented together.
Just like Danielle said Lily and James were still in the hospital wing.
"What exactly happened to you two?" Lily asked as James picked up his daughter. He set her down in one of the beds while Harry set Hermione in another.
"Standing too close to a very large magical impulse tends to have some side effects on you," Danielle commented in a bored voice. "You might want to go pick up Ron, we sort of knocked him out earlier. He should still be outside of the Head's rooms."
"I'll go get him," Arthur said with a frown as he went to find his youngest son.
"Magical Impulse?" Harry questioned. "What magical impulse?"
"I'm not surprised you two didn't feel that," Dumbledore said as he came in the room, his eyes twinkling merrily.
"Well they were the cause of it so why would they?" Lily asked as she brushed Danielle's hair from her eyes. Danielle smiled up at her Mum.
"They did it!" Jessica and Samantha shouted as they came sprinting into the room.
"Let me guess," Jessica said to Danielle. "You were standing too close to the magical impulse," she said in a matter-of-fact tone of voice.
"Are you sure she isn't a seer as well?" Danielle said with a grumble.
"You don't have to be a seer to realize when someone is recovering from the after affects of being too close to any sort of magical impulse. Besides, you should know better by now then to stand by one."
Danielle snorted. "Either she is really smart or a seer."
"She's just like her Mum is all," Alice called from where she was helping out Hermione.
"They all are just like Mum," James and Harry said together. The two men grinned at each other.
"Would someone please mind informing me what magical impulse they were by?" Ginny said in an annoyed voice.
"Well Miss Weasley I do believe that you and Mr. Potter have finally completed your bond," Madam Pomfrey said.
"What bond?" Harry and Ginny said together.
"Tell me," Dumbledore started to say. "Have you two felt an overwhelming desire to be near each other?"
"Yes," they both said slowly.
"How about wanting to protect the other when someone starts to say something bad about them?"
"Yes."
"Have you two felt repulsed by the mere thought of someone of the opposite sex touching you?"
"Yes."
"And when someone else kissed you you felt nauseous?"
"Yes."
"Well, the reason for that is because you two are halves of a whole," Danielle said.
"So each of us is a half?" Harry said turning to his sister.
"Exactly and together you make a whole."
"What does this have to do with the magical pulse?" Ginny said.
"Everything. See the two of you have always felt incomplete have you not?" They both nodded their heads. "Well, that is because you two hadn't met. I had to wait to bring you two together. See, if Voldemort found you before you were ready, we would be doomed. He already knows that you two have a special bond because of Harry's dueling. Now he will-" She cut off suddenly as her eyes clouded over.
"I think you two changed the path again," James said.
Ginny turned to look at her mother, who could only shrug in reply.
"She knows better then we do," Samantha said.
"Well actually Voldemort will find out about the bond but he won't have any idea as to what it could mean to him," Jessica said. "You two will be stronger now that you two have completed your bond. See the bond had to form on its own. We weren't allowed to interfere or it would throw it off. It can't be forced to happen and it wasn't. We couldn't tell you two about the bond until you completed it."
"You two finished it a lot quicker then we thought you would," Lily said. "We didn't think that you two would come together as fast as you did. I suppose the fact that you had spent your whole lives apart was what made you two more inclined to figure out why you felt so different or right when you were together."
"So now that you two are together it may be that you are altering what could be happening," Samantha said calmly.
"Well, that was something," Danielle said as she shook her head.
"What do we have now?" James asked.
"Well, besides the fact that even with their combined power, Voldemort is still going to be a right pain. I suppose tapping into the power of the four heirs would do well right about here. Ginny will have to serve as the vessel and the one to produce the final spell though. The paths are set. The battle will come swiftly enough, but there is still time."
"Four heirs? Who is the fourth heir?" Ginny asked.
"The Potter line is really the Gryffindor line," Lily said. "Harry is the heir."
"You knew and you didn't say anything?" She rounded on Harry.
He jumped back and gave her a sheepish grin. "You didn't ask."
"We were talking about it! It would have been easy to tell us."
"It wasn't that easy, I could barely follow the conversation to begin with," he said as he stood up a bit straighter.
Mrs. Weasley smiled at Harry. Most people would cringe away from Ginny when she got in this mood, a trait she picked up from her. The whole house would pretty much be deserted when the two of them got into a fight.
"Oh and what is your excuse for that?"
"A beautiful witch had my attention," his grin was wide. Ginny flushed but held her ground.
"Definitely your son," Lily muttered to her husband who was grinning.
"Easiest way to curb your anger love. Besides you look gorgeous when you're furious," James said as he hugged his wife tightly.
"That still doesn't give you the right to not tell us," she snapped only it wasn't as bad as before. Harry moved to stand in front of her. She had to tilt her head back so she could still glare up at him.
He bent down to whisper in her ear. "Did you know you look absolutely stunning when you're mad? Your hair changes colors and your eyes look beautiful."
Ginny's knees went weak when he kissed her neck. "That's not fair," she whimpered in his ear.
"I know you'll forgive me later or punish me."
Ginny set her hands on his chest and leaned up to whisper in his ear. "No torturing you would be too nice. I may have to find another way to get you back for that," she said as she brushed her lips against his ear.
Harry shuddered.
"Alright, everyone out. Let these two rest for a bit," Madam Pomfrey said suddenly.
Harry pulled away from Ginny, a smile on his face. Ginny smiled smugly at him as she brushed past him and out of the hospital wing.
A/N: Alright, things are about to heat up in the next few chapters as in more things with Ron and all of that. Er...well I don't have much to say this week only I am SO behind on writing my fanfics! But I will try and get some more of that done soon enough but this still has about 7 or so chaps before I have to worry about it. Unlike DC which I'm updating.
I hope you all liked this chapter, it seemed a bit short but it still works. I believe the next chapter is where everything starts getting better.
Sorry I'm a bit out of it considering I spent all morning working on my lil bro's computer. So read and review!
Seritha