AN: Ok...well..I hate to say this..but pretty soon, this story will come to an end. Since the 7th book is coming out, it is even sadder. But, I think i will make to at least a 45th chapter. I'm still in shock that this story has over 200 reviews, and that it has come this far. I love you all. Here's chapter 40. It's a bit short, but to the point...

Chapter 40: Consideration

It was midnight. Harry looked outside the window. His gaze was on the sky. Ginny walked towards him. It was nearly midnight.

"What's wrong?" Ginny was concerned for Harry. He hadn't slept that well since Hermione and Count Dracula and how he was the last horcrux. Harry couldn't get over it.

"Nothing..." Harry breathed. "I...It's just that..."

"Just what..?" Ginny asked.

Harry turned to her. "I love you, Ginny. I don't want to leave you alone in this cold world. If Voldemort kills you, I'd never forgive myself..."

Ginny leaned in and kissed him. They continued for about a minute, and then they let go. "Nothing will happen to me, Harry. I promise..."

All of a sudden, they heard something land on the terrace. They looked outside. It was Hermione. They walked out to the terrace.

"You scared the living daylights out of me!"

Hermione laughed. "Oh Harry..."

Ginny smiled. "We're relieved it wasn't a Death Eater or something..."

"What has been troubling you, Harry?" Hermione changed the subject.

"Well...I have a few things to ask you before I make my choice..."

"Oh...well...ask away."

"Did you really kill Draco?" Ginny darted.

Hermione nodded. "Yes, I did."

"Good riddance..." Harry huffed. "Well...how long do vampires live for, Hermione?"

"Oh Harry! I thought you would have known this one. They can live forever. " Hermione began. "Essentially, we are the living dead. In order to survive, we must drink blood..." Harry made a funny face after Hermione stated this.

"What about magic?" Harry questioned. "Can you still use it?"

"Of course, Harry. The plus side is that we cant be killed by the Killing Curse. The only things that can kill a vampire are holy water, silver steaks, and the sun. Garlic also takes its toll on vampires."

"So..if Voldemort went to kill me with the Killing Curse, he'd fail in achieving his goal in causing my death?"

"Yes, Harry. He wouldn't end your life...because you would be already dead..."

Harry swallowed hard.

"Hermione? Do you think that both of us should be turned?" Ginny finally gained the confidence to ask. Harry was shocked but relieved that she would ask their vampire friend this.

"It's up to the both of you. How we would do so is that I would turn Harry, and then...Harry would turn you. The process would take two to three days... And then there is getting the two of you used to being a vampire...Have you talked about this with the rest of the Order?"

Harry and Ginny looked at each other, and then faced Hermione. "Not really.." they gritted through their teeth at the same time.

"You should. They could help you in this situation..."

"But...I mean, if it's the only way to stop Voldemort, I'll do it. Hermione, you have no idea how far I will go to vanquish him!"

Hermione was taken back by this. She knew Harry had that goal in mind for a long time, but it scared her that he would give up a mortal life to defeat the dark wizard.

"Harry...I just don't want you to regret it. It's a really hard thing..to go from being a human to a vampire. It's not all it seems. It took me months to finally trust Vladislaus, and to commit to being a creature of the night. Just promise me you'll think about this a little bit harder." she placed her hand on his shoulder. it felt as cold as ice.

"I promise." Harry slightly smiled.

Hermione looked at the grandfather clock to her left. "I better get going. Sunrise will be here soon..."

Harry and Ginny hugged Hermione goodbye, and she departed into the night sky. Harry and Ginny stood side by side, and hand in hand as they watched Hermione fly away.

"Harry, I love you. If you want to be a vampire, then count me in too!"

Harry looked at Ginny and smiled. They then embraced and shared a kiss.

AN: Please Read and Review. Chapter 41 will be up ASAP