"Ginny?" Harry said knocking on the door. Well more like thumping. "Answer me Gin. We need to talk." He said loudly.
"Go away Harry." She sobbed. "I don't want to talk." She said quietly, but loud enough for Harry to hear.
Harry slumped down outside her door. "Gin, I know this is a horrible time. Your going through something I never wanted you to go through." He said through the door. "I'm not leaving until I've told you what I should have told you months ago."
"Ginny Weasley I love you. I need you. But I don't want to lose you like you've lost Bill. It's too dangerous and I'd die if something happened to you." Harry said quietly.
Ginny sat in a heap by her door. "Harry. If you loved me you would have let me know, but instead you let me go at a time I needed you most." She whispered.
"Gin…" Harry started but was cut off by Ginny. "If you loved me you would have sent me a letter. If your loved me you would have visited." Ginny mumbled.
"If you love me like you say you do. You'll leave me alone.
Harry sighed and stood up. His put it forehead on the door. "I love you Ginny even if you don't love me." He mumbled before walking downstairs.
"I do love you." She whispered quietly. Knowing it was too late and that he had left.
Ginny debated with herself on whether to A) go after him. B) Leave and do as Fleur said, eat food. Or C) stay and whither away.
Ginny chose B. Fleur was right; she was wasting away to nothing in the matter of a few days.
Ginny went to her wardrobe and grabbed a dark, emerald green dress like jumper and a pair of black tights. She quickly dressed and brushed her hair.
She knew she was only going down to the kitchen but she had to look at least a bit presentable.
Checking herself over in the mirror she wiped her eyes and fixed the chain Bill got her. She looked down at the bracelet and sighed.
Ginny slowly stepped down the creaking stairs of her home. She stood behind the closed kitchen door for a few minutes listening to the various loud conversations going on behind the door.
One caught her attention in particular. It was Harry speaking. He was whispering in a low voice to someone else. He was close to the door so his words echoed under the door like they were aimed for her.
"I told her I loved her and she told me if I love her, I'd leave her alone." Harry said quietly. "Harry, she just lost her brother and you chose to tell her now. It wasn't the right time." A voice Ginny now recognised to be Remus's. "I know. But I really think I blew it by breaking up with her at Dumbledore's funeral. I only wanted to protect her but by doing that I feel miserable." He mumbled.
"I know you are Harry but remember your doing this for Ginny. You won't make it any better by saying you want to get back together because you figured out you really like her." Remus said.
At that point Ginny chose to walk in. Everyone stopped what they were doing to stare at her. She looked down at the ground and a small blush crept on her pale cheeks. After a few minutes she looked up, everyone was still staring. "D-Do you m-mind if I eat with you guys tonight?" She stuttered looking at her mum and dad with a pained expression.
Mrs Weasley nodded quickly as did many of the order. "Of course dear, come sit between Harry and Charlie. I'll go get you a plate and some food."
Ginny nodded slowly and walked towards the empty seat between her brother and Harry. Charlie seemed happier now that Ginny was making a small bit of communication. Harry shrunk back in his seat.
Ginny looked down at the table. Everyone was staring at her. "Okay. I think Gin has had enough of everyone looking at her. Let her eat in peace guys." Charlie said looking at everyone before smiling at Ginny.
She looked at him and smiled softly. "Thanks." she mumbled. Charlie gave her a one armed hug. "I've missed you Ginny." He mumbled quietly so only she could hear.
"I've missed you too." Ginny said smiling at him. Mrs Weasley came over to Ginny with small a plate of dinner. Ginny smiled at her mother. "Thanks mom." She said before Mrs Weasley went back to her seat beside Mr Weasley. She looked at Ginny through the corner of her eye every so often.
Ginny took small bites of her chicken and potatoes. She looked down at her plate the whole time. She felt a certain pair of eyes staring at her the whole time. Ginny knew who it was but refused to believe herself. She didn't want him to love her. She didn't want anyone to love her.
She turned her head to look at him and he was staring at her and saw it was Harry staring at her. He didn't even look away when she caught him. She sighed and turned back to her food. She finished it quickly and stared at her plate. She turned to Charlie and smiled. "Did I miss much over the past few months?" She asked him. Charlie shook his head. "Not really. Tonks has been pining over Remus." He said grinning.
"Really?!" Ginny asked smiling happily. "I hope they get together. They would be great together. Clumsy and laid back." She said laughing quietly. Charlie stopped smiling and just stared at Ginny.
Ginny stopped laughing and looked at Charlie confused. "W-what?" She asked looking at him. She noticed Fred and George were looking at her too. "You laughed." The three brothers said in unison. Ginny looked at them confused. "Yeah. Am I not supposed to?" She asked confused.
Everyone at the table shook their head. "No!" A number or people shouted. "It's just we haven't heard you laugh since after the ministry incident." Ron said softly from across the table. Ginny looked at everyone and bit her lip. "Oh."
Everyone finished their dinner and the soon people began disappearing from the table. Most going into the sitting room while other chose to go outside. Charlie, Harry, Ron, Hermione and some of the Order chose to stay at the table. Ginny looked around and noticed something. Since she came downstairs Ginny hasn't seen Oliver. "Charlie?" She said turning to him.
"Where's Oliver gone?" She asked curiously. Charlie looked at her and smiled. "He's gone back to the school. Something about some girl breaking her leg and an assistant cheer coach." He said trying to remember Oliver's exact words. "Oh and he said that the spot is always opened for you when you come back." Charlie said grinning.
"So you're going to be a cheerleader?" He asked her. Ginny shrugged. Hermione, Ron and Harry stared at her. "What?" She snapped. "Can't I join something to pass the time while I have to stay at school?" She said standing up and walking outside.
"You guys really did it now." Charlie chuckled to Harry, Ron and Hermione. Harry sighed and stood up to follow Ginny.
When he walked outside he found her walking out of the gate. Frowning he followed her as she walked up a large hill. Finally she stopped and sat under a large oak tree.
"Ginny?" He called to her. She turned and looked at him. Scowling she turned away.
"I'm sorry. We all are." Harry said walking closer to her. "We shouldn't have stared at you when Charlie mentioned what Oliver said about the spot always open for you. It's just you always came off as more sporty to us." Harry said biting his lip.
"Well you shouldn't have assumed I would just live my life as a no body in school. Sure I not where I want to be but Rancho Carne High School is practically my home now. I've met people who don't know about our world. Don't know about my family history. They treat me like one of them." Ginny said looking at Harry. For once she saw the pain in his eyes.
"Harry…" She started but she couldn't. She didn't know how to say three simple words. She stood up and looked at him like she did when he found her in the PE Hall.
Harry looked at Ginny and smiled slightly. He walked closer to her. "Gin, I love you. I really do. I was such an idiot for leaving you." He said staring down at her.
"Harry, I-I…" She stuttered. She loved him yet she hated him at the same time. She took a deep breath. "I love you too. But I hate you for leaving me at the same time." She said finally. Harry looked at her confused. "You love me but you hate me?" He asked before chuckling. Ginny nodded with a small smile. "It's a love hate thing." She said shrugging.
Harry laughed softly and his eyes lit up slightly. He stared at Ginny and she stared at him. They were quiet for a while before Harry leaned in and kissed her softly.
Ginny kissed him back and pulled away. "Ginny. I'm sorry for being an ass. And I will understand if you say no. But will you please be my girlfriend again? I know that I broke up with you for your own good. But that isn't really helping is it?" He rambled on, fidgeting with his fingers.
Ginny looked at Harry and nodded. "Okay. But only on one condition." She said smiling.
"Anything." Harry said looking at her. "You have to visit me at school. On the weekends and on the days I have off." She said looking at him, waiting for an answer.
"Okay. I'll visit you whenever you want." Harry said grinning. He grabbed Ginny and kissed her softly.
"We should be going back. It's getting dark and mum will be wondering where I am. I mean I did spend most of my time in my room. I really should go down to everyone and show my face." She said stifling a yawn. Harry nodded. "Yeah. Tired?" He asked looking at her as she fought off another yawn.
Ginny laughed. "Just a little." She said. As she walked Harry grabbed her hand and kissed her one more time before they both walked hand in hand back to the Burrow.
[A/N: I noticed I haven't talked about Oliver much in the past chapters so I'm going to write a bit about him now.]
Oliver sat in his office looking over papers and other things. He occasionally looked through the window that over-looked the PE Hall. Down below the Cheerleaders were practicing since the field outside was occupied with the footballers.
He stood up and walked over to the window. With the squad was the assistant coach.
She was tall with long brown hair. She was athletic which showed with her slim body. She was tanned and had bubbly brown eyes.
Oliver stood up and walked out of his office and towards the PE Hall. Upon opening the door he heard someone shouting orders of "Back handspring, Front handspring and Back handspring." Oliver followed the voice and it landed on the assistant coach. He couldn't believe her of all people was here as his assistant.
"Hello Oliver!" She said happily. Oliver nodded. "Hello Katie." He replied politely, still forgetting what her name was. Oliver was brought out of his thought by someone calling his name.
"Oliver!" Rose called to him. Oliver sighed loudly. Rose, in Oliver's opinion, was as one could put it, a bimbo. Everything that came out of her mouth would make no sense. Her brain matched her blonde hair without a doubt. [AN: Sorry to any blonde people out there.]
"Hello Rose." He said blankly. She smiled brightly at him. "Where have you been? We missed you at practice. Did you go to your funeral?" She asked him in a cheerful tone. Oliver shook his head. "No. Bill's funeral is tomorrow. I was away with Miss Weasley." He said and smiled slightly when Rose walked away from him.
Katie walked over to him with a cheerful smile. "The team look ready for the next game." She said happily. "Yes they do." Oliver replied looking at the team do some stretches.
"Okay. Taylor! What have I told you about jumping at Ali while she is stretching? I am not in the mood for having her out for a week with muscle strain again!" Oliver said as calm as possible but his temper was steadily rising.
"Sorry Oliver." Taylor called over to him. Oliver shook his head slightly and called everyone over.
"Okay, before any of you ask I've already got Jenna's spot filled since she'll be out for a while." Oliver said causing everyone to raise their eyebrow.
"Who is it?" Jake asked. Jake was tall and well built. He had black hair that was always spiked. He was tanned and had brown eyes.
"Ginny Weasley." Oliver said with a smile. Katie stared at Oliver shocked. She knew Ginny Weasley. "Isn't that the new girl? The red head who dances?" Zack said with a grin.
"She's hot!" Nearly all of the male squad said with grins. They either wolf whistled or high-five each other.
"Okay enough about Ginny. I want you guys to start with last week's routine." Oliver said looking around at everyone.
"We'll start a new one once I return on Monday. Practice on Saturday and Sunday are called off so be thankful I will be away." Oliver said with a sigh.
"Rose? Show Katie the steps." Oliver said before beginning to walk away. He was about to walk out the door before Katie grabbed his hand. "Oliver? Is Ginny Weasley really here? As in Fred and George's little sister?" Katie asked with a small smile. Oliver nodded his head. "Yeah. She arrived at the start of the year. Things were getting too rough back home with the war so Mr and Mrs Weasley sent her here." Oliver said quickly. "Oh. Where is she now?" Katie asked. "She's back home. Bill died during an attack on Hogsmeade. The Funeral's tomorrow." Oliver said sadly. "Oh. Please give my condolences to Fred and George and the rest of the Weasleys." Katie said before turning on her heal and walking back to the team.
Oliver walked into his office and went to the fireplace. Grabbing a handful of floo powder he walked to the fireplace and said "The Burrow" And he was gone.
Oliver stepped out of the fireplace to see Ron and Hermione sitting comfortably in a chair across from the fire. Hermione jumped slightly. "Hello Oliver." She said with a bright smile. Ron smiled at him too.
"Hey guys." Oliver said returning the smile. "Is it true?" Ron asked after a moment of silence. "Is what true?" Oliver asked with a small frown.
"Is Ginny actually joining the cheerleading team?" Hermione asked with a grin. Oliver laughed slightly and nodded. "Yeah. She's actually quite good at dancing. She might actually teach some of the girls to dance." Oliver said running his hand through his hair.
"That's good." Ron said. "At least she's making friends." Oliver nodded. "Yeah. Jake and Zack seem pleased she's joining too."
"Jake and Zack? Are they on the team?" Hermione asked with a raised eyebrow. "Yeah, it's a mixed team. Boys and girls." Oliver said.
"Oh. They better be gay!" Ron said quickly. Hermione slapped him across the back of the head. "Ronald. Just because there is boys on the team doesn't make them gay." Hermione snapped at him. Ron just nodded rubbing his head. "I only asked because I'm not having some stranger feel my sister up." He huffed. Oliver laughed. "Don't worry wrong. They won't feel Ginny up." Oliver said before walking out of the room and into the kitchen.
Oliver stopped suddenly. Sitting in the kitchen was Ginny. She was smiling and laughing. Then he saw Harry with his arms around Ginny. His stomach went all funny again. There it is again He thought to himself. He cleared his throat.
Everyone in the room turned to look at him. "Hey Oliver. Did you get the assistant coach thing sorted?" Charlie asked with a smile. He motioned for Oliver to sit down with them. Oliver nodded and sat down.
"Yeah. You'll never guess who it is though." He said with a grin. Everyone at the table shook their head. "Katie Bell." Fred and George started laughing. "Trust her to show up where Oliver is." Fred said grinning.
"Leave him alone guys." Ginny said looking at Fred and George whilst shaking her head. She turned to Oliver and smiled. "So Katie's at the school too. That's good." She said smiling. She put her head on Harry's shoulder.
Harry smiled. "Yeah it is. I might even see her when I go back with Ginny for the day on Wednesday." Harry said to Oliver.
Oliver frowned. "Wednesday?" He asked. "Yeah. We have no classes on Wednesday. Something about a board meeting." Ginny said with a smile.
"Oh yeah. I almost forgot about that meeting. Thanks for the reminder Gin." Oliver said with a small smile. His stomach still had that queasy feeling.
Mrs Weasley walked into the room shortly after Oliver did. "Oh hello Oliver. Did you sort out whatever you had to sort out at the school?" She asked kindly. Oliver nodded. "Yes I did Mrs Weasley." He replied.
"Good. You'll be rooming with Fred and George at their apartment." Mrs Weasley said. Oliver shook his head. "Oh no that's okay Mrs Weasley. I can floo back here tomorrow morning from my house." Oliver said kindly.
Mrs Weasley shook her head. "Oh no dear. It's alright if you stay with the twins." She said quickly. Oliver sighed. There was no way he was getting out of this. "Okay Mr Weasley." He said.
Fred and George grinned. "Well I think we should leave. It's getting late and everyone should get some sleep for tomorrow." Fred said quietly. Everyone at the table nodded in agreement.
Oliver stood up as did Fred and George. They all walked outside to disapperate back to Fred and George's apartment. Everyone in the kitchen was silent before Ginny stood up. "I'm going to go to bed. I'll see you all in the morning." She mumbled before she too left. Soon everyone else followed suit.
[Long and over waited chapter…Promise to have another one us as soon as possible. Review people!!]