The D.A. was having a meeting, but Ginny just felt like skiving it off. They had just done a "project", and it hadn't gone well. Lots more of the D.A. was hunted down, and hurt. Ginny, Neville and Luna had tried to keep everyone safe, and take the punishment just for themselves, but sometimes it wasn't possible, and this time was one. Ginny didn't want to go face all of the people she had let down, and didn't want to sneak out after hours today. She was depressed, forlorn, and fatigue. She didn't want to go on with the rest of her planned night, but decided she must.
She snuck down the halls, and up to the Room of Requirement.
"I need the room to the D.A… I need the room to the D.A… I need the room to the D.A…" She muttered as she walked the length of the wall. The door to the Room opened, at Ginny silently entered.
When Ginny walked in, she was surprised to see all of the lights out.
"Crap…" She muttered. Had she forgotten the dates? Was it not tonight? As she turned to leave, the lights flipped on, and everyone jumped out.
"SURPRISE!" They all yelled. There were balloons all over the room, and streamers, and a big banner, which read Thank You Ginny – We Love You. There were cupcakes on a table in the corner, and a bowl of punch.
Reason 1- They give you everything you need, when you need it!"Thank you." Ginny muttered, as tears sprang to her eyes. Lavender Brown ran up and grabbed her into her arms.
"We wanted to thank you, Ginny!" She exclaimed with a giggle.
Reason 2- They make you feel lots better.
"Why would you want to thank me?" Ginny asked.
"You have helped us so much!" Hannah Abbott called out.
"You're so brave! Ginny, we couldn't have been able to do all we did without you!" Parvati added.
"We do love you, Ginny." Neville came forward from the crowd. Ginny ran over to him, and enveloped him in a huge hug.
"I love you, Neville. You're the best big brother!"
Reason 3- They make you feel welcome, and as if you're a person.
"Ginny, I hope you're not mad at us for getting caught earlier. I know it was your big idea, and I'm sorry." Seamus then came forward with a look of guilt in his eyes.
"Oh, Seamus," She looked into his eyes, "I'm not mad at all! I thought you guys would be mad at me!"
Reason 4- They don't get mad at you easily.
"Why would we be mad at you?" Seamus exclaimed. "You led us proud, and brave! A true Gryffindor!" Many people yelled out their agreement.
"Thank you all." Ginny smiled at her big group of family. "You guys are all starting to grow on me." Everyone laughed. "You guys are like my little family." That was a big compliment coming from Ginny Weasley. She mostly liked to stick to herself, and didn't like to be with a big group of people, especially not as their leader.
"Ginny, you are the perfect leader, of our "family"." Lavender smiled at her friend.
Reason 5- They make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
"Neville, too." Susan Bones added. Many people yelled in agreement to this, too.
"I agree with everyone, Neville. You are the real brave leader here." Ginny smiled at her best friend.
"Thank you." Neville only slightly blushed.
"And Seamus is the bravest one here." Ginny added.
Reason 6- They make you feel important, and as if you really do have a meaning for being on this earth.
"Oh yeah!" Seamus called, completely milking the compliment. Everyone laughed.
"Oh, don't be such a pompous prat!" Lavender called at him.
Reason 7- They can joke around with you, and you know they aren't mad with you.
"Oh, thanks Lavender. I can feel the love." Seamus said with a fake hurt expression, and they all laughed again.
"Well, I try my hardest." Lavender said with a slight smirk on her face.
"You guys are the best." Ginny exclaimed. "You guys really know how to bring a girl out of a her mood."
Reason 8- They know just what to say, and when to say it. Timing is everything.
Lavender wrapped Ginny in another hug.
"We really are grateful to you, and your Gryffindor bravery." She told her.
Padma came over with a cupcake.
"Here, Ginny, eat this." She handed the cupcake to Ginny. Ginny looked hesitant for a moment, but then ate it.
"Mmm…." She hummed in pleasure, and everyone laughed.
"Good, aren't they?" Padma asked.
"Oh yes," Ginny said with a smug look. "Who made them?"
"Dobby," Neville spoke up. "When we told him we were throwing you a party, he happily pitched in." Ginny smiled at the thought of the cute little house-elf.
Reason 9- They are willing to make you yummy cupcakes.
"Oh, well I hope you told him thank you." Ginny said.
"Only a million times." Hannah piped up, and they laughed. "We made sure he understood he didn't have too. He said something like; 'Dobby does anything for Mistress Ginny.' Don't know what that was all about. Kreacher helped too. He said the same thing as Dobby." Ginny wondered what this meant, but didn't let it bother her.
"They are both very nice elves." Ginny said.
Reason 10- They can be mysterious, but it doesn't matter, because they only do everything out of love.
"Well, everyone else can have some too. I can't imagine I'll eat them all." At this, most of the partygoers jumped up, and grabbed cupcakes. Ginny laughed.
"Don't all get up at once!" She exclaimed with a laugh.
As time went on, they just talked, laughed, and just forgot that the evil Lord Voldemort was out trying to take over the world.
Reason 11- They make you forget about the evil in the world, and just have fun for a little.
After some time, they came to the subject of Lord Voldemort.
"Do you think that this war will last much longer?" Hannah asked timidly.
"I hope not, I'm sick of it all." Terry Boot said.
"I'm not sure, but I do know that somewhere out there, our hero is working on it." Lavender smiled. "Well, at least that's what I'm guessing."
"No, I assume so too." Ernie McMillan said. "It just doesn't seem like Harry to just sit back and do nothing." When he finished, Ginny felt something inside her go off.
"Oh, because you know him SO well!" She snapped.
Reason 12- A good friend will stick up for every friend of theirs, even to other friends.
"Wow, Ginny, chill." Ernie said coolly.
"Chill! You think Harry's out there doing nothing? Is that what you think?" She quickly stood up, and so did many others.
"That wasn't cool, Ernie." Hannah said sadly. "We all trust Harry very much."
"Yeah, and I guarantee Ginny knows Hermione, Ron and Harry way better than any of us here." Lavender added. "I'm sorry, I hope I didn't start anything." She quickly turned to Ginny.
Reason 13- They apologize for even the tiny things, because they care too much about your opinion. Your opinion matters the most to them.
"Me neither, Ginny. I didn't want to make you feel bad. I didn't mean anything by what I said." Hannah quickly explained. "I shouldn't have complained like that. I'm just scared." She whispered the last sentence, making it barely audible.
"Me neither. No complaining here!" Terry explained.
"No, I'm not mad at anyone…" Ginny let her eyes linger on Ernie.
"Well, I guess we know where our loyalties lie…" Lavender muttered under her breath. Ernie was the only one sitting down now.
Reason 14- They stand up for you, and your thoughts, morals, beliefs, and anything else that matters to you.
"I'm sorry." Ernie stood up and had the decency to blush. "No hard feelings?" He held his hand to Ginny. Ginny took it, and shook it gratefully.
"Thank you, Ernie. Sorry I'm so touchy."
"No problem. Let's just… move on."
Reason 15- They let bygones be bygones.
For the next hour, the ate, drank, talked, laughed, and reassured each other that they would get through this year, this life, and that the war would end.
"Thank you all so much." Ginny smiled at all of her friends when it was about time to end. "You don't know what this meant to me. I am so grateful that you would do this for me."
"No problem." Several people called, while some yelled, "We love you!" Ginny hugged each of them, including Ernie, before walking to Gryffindor tower with Lavender, Seamus, Neville, and Parvati.
Reason 16- They know how to be there for you, to stay by your side and to keep you strong. They know what's best for you, and want what's best for you. Best friends understand when you say forget it, wait forever when you say just a minute, stay by your side when you say leave me alone and listen when you're crying on the phone. Because life without friendship is like the sky without sun.
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A/N- Since I'm done with all of the couples, I thought I'd show family love, and friendship love, because they are just as important. If anyone has any requests, or couples I've forgotten, don't feel bad to let me know! I will do requests, I'm running into walls with this story, but I'm very proud of this one. Just remember… PLEASE REVIEW! Thank you to all that have already reviewed, including my biggest fan… Flight at Midnight, I love you missy! –Lyric