Day Five

Harry woke up before anyone else the next morning. He woke Ron and they walked down to the kitchen to grab some toast for breakfast before going over to the fireplace. Ron and Harry were using flo powder to get to the testing center. The testing center was in Diagon Ally this time, which was convenient because Harry needed to get some things.

As Harry waited to take his test he felt a little nervous. He kept hearing Hermione's voice in his head, "Remember the three D's."

He walked up to Ron about thirty minuets later with a huge smile on his face. Ron said, "I knew you could do it no problem. Great job mate."

"I will see you back at the Burrow," Harry said, "I have to get some things. Is that ok?"

"Fine with me," said Ron, and with a pop Ron was gone.

Harry turned on the spot and apparated. He stood looking up at Gringots bank. He went inside and told the goblins he needed to make a withdraw. When Harry left the bank twenty minutes later he was carrying more money than he ever had before.

Harry walked over to the jewelers, stood outside waiting for it to open. When the store clerk showed up he let Harry in. He asked Harry what he was looking for. "An engagement ring" said Harry.

"Of course" said the clerk and showed Harry where the rings were.

Harry was in awe over all the different kinds of stones. There were magical ones and none magical ones as well. None of the rings were alike but all of them were beautiful. Harry's eye was caught by one and he knew that it was the one for Ginny. It was a round cut diamond with an enchantment on it to make it sparkle all the time, set into a white gold band. It was perfect, just like Ginny. The store clerk put it in a box as Harry paid and bid Harry good bye.

As Harry left, with his pockets much lighter now, he knew that by this time tomorrow he would be reading about this in the daily prophet. He just hoped that they didn't mention Ginny.

Harry apparated back to the Burrow and walked in through the kitchen. At once when he walked through the doors he heard Ginny, Ron, Hermione, and Mrs. Weasley all say, "Congrats!" They had obviously been waiting for him.

"Sorry" He said, "I didn't mean to keep you waiting. I had to go to Gringots to get some money for our trip. I thought I would be back sooner." After all this was true. He had taken out extra money for their trip.

Ginny had got up and crossed the room. "Well next time you go somewhere take this" She handed Harry his mirror, "or it's no good to have them." She leaned in to kiss him and whispered in his ear "I love you." She took his hand and led him back to the table.

Once he was sitting Mrs. Weasley pushed his breakfast in front of him and said, "I'm proud of you dear."

Mrs. Weasley put her hand inside her apron and pulled out a small envelope. "I thought you might want this" she said handing it to Harry. Inside was a picture of Ginny at Bill's and Fleur's wedding. She was beaming up at Harry with that perfect hair and perfect smile.

"It's great Mrs. Weasley, thanks a ton." said Harry.

"I've got something to give you," Ginny said "sort of a congratulations type thing. I got it yesterday while we were shopping." She handed Harry a small box. Harry opened it and saw what looked like a small silver music box. "When it gets opened it says whatever the person holding it wants to hear most in the world." said Ginny. Harry opened it and heard a simple "yes" in Ginny voice. He closed it quickly.

"Why yes?" asked Ron. Hermione and Ginny looked at each other and smiled. Harry changed the subject but Ron still looked confused.

They spent some of the day playing quidditch until Hermione told Ron to come with her. Harry could tell that she wanted to give Ginny and him some time alone. He was very grateful for this. Harry and Ginny sat on the soft grass in the sunlight holding each other, snogging, and talking all day.

At sunset Harry asked Ginny to take a ride with him on his broom. Harry took off high into the sky as Ginny held onto him tightly. She placed her chin on his shoulder and wrapped her arms around his chest feeling his muscles flex with every turn. She turned her head and whispered in his ear "I will always love you."

Harry flew over the lake and stopped the broom. As they hovered in mid air, feet above the water, Harry swung his legs around and turned to face Ginny. "Thank you for making today so wonderful" he said "I can't imagine a better day. I have something I need to give to you." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box. "I love you. I don't know how long I am going to be gone, or even if I am going to make it back, but if I do, will you marry me?" As he said these last words he opened the box.

Ginny let out a gasp, "Yes" she cried "Of course." Harry placed the ring on her finger and kissed her.

A few minutes later they were landing in the garden. Ron and Hermione were sitting there. Ginny got off of the broom and ran over to Hermione. Harry smiled and turned to put up the broom. He heard a shriek, unmistakably from Hermione. Once in the shed he was joined by Ron, "The girls ran inside to show Mum." said Ron, "You know it's not every bloke that is lucky enough to have his best mate for a brother." Ron gave Harry a hug and they turned to walk inside.

Once in the door Mrs. Weasley came running over and hugged him tightly with tears in her eyes and said, "Oh Harry dear, I have always loved you as a son, and now you really will be my son."

"Let the poor boy breath Molly," said Mr. Weasley "Nothing much has changed as far as I'm concerned. Harry has always been a part of this family."

"Thanks Mr. Weasley" said Harry.

"Oh, call us Dad and Mum now dear." said Mrs. Weasley.

"Thanks Mum" he said.

Hermione came running over and hugged him. "I knew it" she said, "I knew since this morning when you opened that box. I'm so happy for you Harry."

After dinner they all sat in the living room talking, trying not to mention that Harry, Ron, and Hermione were leaving in the morning. After it had gotten late they all departed to bed after several tear soaked hugs from Mrs. Weasley.

As Harry lay in bed he couldn't help but think of Ginny. He wanted to hold her tonight. All of a sudden he felt his mirror vibrate. He looked into it to see Ginny. "Could you apparate down here?" she asked. Harry nodded and got out of bed. Ron was already sleeping. Harry turned and with a pop he was in Ginny's room. He saw Hermione wave at him and with another pop she was gone. Harry knew that Ron wouldn't be sleeping much longer.

Harry crossed the room and sat on the end of Ginny's bed. "What's up?" he said. He could feel his heart rate quicken as she crawled towards him.

Ginny kissed him passionately and said, "I don't know if we are ever going to have another chance. I know we should wait until were married, but what if you don't make it back. I want to have a chance to be with you. I am ready Harry. I want to make love to you."

"Are you sure?" Harry asked Ginny. Harry felt his voice shaking. This was exactly what he wanted but he wanted it to be right. He needed to know that she really was ready.

Harry felt goose-pimples run down his body as she kissed his neck and whispered "Very sure". She sat back a little and removed her night gown. Harry felt his night pants grow tighter as she took his hand and ran it down her soft body. She laid him down on the bed and removed his clothes. Harry ran his fingers through her hair and kissed her as he felt the soft skin of her back with his other hand pulling her close. There bodies caressed each others as Harry rolled Ginny onto her back. He kissed every inch of her soft sweet skin. After a few long moments Harry found himself looking into Ginny's eyes. Everything in them told him that she wanted it as much as he did, and in one moment that he will never forget, their bodies became one. They were tangled in passion, heat, and love for hours until Harry laid holding Ginny. He leaned in and kissed her forehead and said "I will return to you, I love you."

As they lay there falling asleep in each others arms, Harry thought that this was truly the best day ever.