After having an amazing time in the Room of Requirement, Ginny was left with the dreading task of breaking up with Dean. She really did like Dean but he didn't compare to Harry. Dean was sweet, considerate & a great boyfriend but he didn't have that "it" factor. The "it" factor is this feeling that someone gets when the chemistry between two people feels undeniable. It's a feeling that is hard to describe but it makes the person feel alive. Before Harry, Ginny didn't know that feeling existed.
If Ginny stayed with Dean, she would be settling for safe. She now knew that she craved taking risks & wanted to feel alive. She was tired of feeling content, she wanted to feel ecstatic. She wanted to feel that thrill Harry gave her, every time she saw him. Ginny was always happy to see Dean but she never felt her heart pounding.
To be honest with herself. Ginny knew deep down that she never stopped loving Harry. She told herself she was over it because he never noticed her & she felt rejected. That was her defense mechanism coming into play so she wouldn't feel hurt anymore. Ginny didn't blame Harry for not having an instant attraction to her. He was indeed preoccupied with his dangerous life. She only hoped that this new found attraction he had towards her wasn't fleeting. Guys were known to grow bored with the girl after they won the chase. She didn't want to be something to conquered, she wanted to be someone to be treasured.
The next morning, Ginny sent an owl to Dean, asking him to meet her by the Black Lake at ten. She looked at the clock in her dormitory, it was nine thirty. She quickly dressed and walked out to meet him. Her heart was racing as she walked. It was the good kind of excited racing, it was pure anxiety. Ginny doubted anyone felt great when they had to be break up with someone.
When she reached the Black Lake, Dean was standing there alone with a bouquet of lilies in his hand. "Oh boy" she thought in herself. When she reached him, his face lit up & handed her the bouquet.
"These are for you" he said. "I hope you like them. I know your favorite flowers are lilies."
"Thank you Dean, they're beautiful" Ginny said, holding them to her nose & sniffing them. How could she break up with him when he did sweet things like this? At that moment, she couldn't bear the thought of breaking his heart. She wanted to be with Harry but it would weigh heavily on her chest to see the sadness on Dean's face that leaving him would bring.
Ginny decided that Harry would have to wait. If Harry was truly the real deal, he would understand & he would wait until this relationship with Dean sizzled down. Dean deserved that much.
"I feel like we've been drifting apart & I want to change that" Dean said. "I love you too much to stand by & do nothing. We can fix this."
"Okay" Ginny said simply. Dean extended his hand & said "Come take a walk with me around the lake." With a heavy sigh, Ginny took his hand & they walked.
True love would overcome all. Ginny just prayed Harry would have the patience.