September 2

Harry had just gotten back up to his dormitory after a particularly annoying dinner thanks to Hermione. Hermione was mad that Harry was taking instructions from a book and Ginny came over to side with her. But Harry's thoughts weren't on that now.

When Harry got a whiff of amortentia, the worlds most powerful love potion, he smelt the flowery scent distinct to Ginny. 'Surely I can't be attracted to Ginny' Harry thought. 'She is Ron's little sister, it would be wrong for me to think like that.'

As Harry continued to ponder the subject, his mind was in a constant state of battle one side arguing 'Well, she is smart, funny, attractive, good at quidditch, caring, popular, it's not a surprise you feel that way.' The other side was arguing 'she's Ron's sister, she has a boyfriend who happens to be your roommate, you probably just feel like a brother to her, that's all'.

Harry wrestled with these thoughts for the rest of the night, unable to sleep at the thought of what would actually happen if he did fall in love with Ginny.

September 13

It was the second Saturday of the school year and Harry was hosting quidditch trials. After sorting out the members of his house who can fly on a broom from the people who don't fit that description, Harry was left with a pretty good pool of people to choose from.

Harry spent most of the time evaluating the chasers. Not really evaluating, but more watching them. In particular, Ginny. Harry watched in awe as she zig zagged her way through the defenders. She was clearly the best one there. Harry knew that he was developing feelings for Ginny again, but he didn't want to accept the fact he felt that way.

Harry especially loved the way Ginny's fiery hair floated in the wind behind her as she flew. He loved her chocolate brown eyes and the way they sparkled in the sun, and he thought she was perfect. 'I can't like her' Harry told himself.

December 3

Harry and Ron are both mad right now for different reasons. Ron was mad that Ginny was snogging Dean and because he found out that Hermione had kissed Victor Krum. Harry was mad that Ginny was dating Dean instead of him. Seeing Dean kissing Ginny was what sold Harry on the fact that he did truly love Ginny.

Harry didn't know whether he should say anything to Ron and Hermione or not. He thought about telling Hermione, but he figured it was best to keep his feelings silent for now. It was definitely not the right time to tell Ron given how angry he was about the whole situation. It was probably never going to be the right time to tell Ron, Harry concluded. He knew that he and Ginny would have to start dating before Ron found out he liked her. Otherwise, Ron would do everything he could to prevent it.

December 23

It is during the christmas holidays and Harry is spending them at the Burrow with the Weasleys. Harry had just gotten into a huge row with the minister of magic and they were definitely not on good terms. Ron was tired so he went to bed early leaving Harry with the rest of the Weasleys.

Harry was laying down on the sofa talking with Bill, Fred, and Remus. They were all joking around when Ginny came in and asked to join them. With all of the other seats taken, Harry went to sit up on the couch, but Ginny stopped him.

"You don't have to get up" Ginny told him. "You can lay your head in my lap if you want to."

Harry happily obliged. Unknown to Harry, Ginny was excited that Harry had taken her offer. Ginny wasn't sure of it yet, but she thought she could detect some of Harry's feelings towards her based on how he was acting. She would talk to Hermione about that after vacation.

As Harry lay there, Ginny began to run her fingers through Harry's already messy hair. Harry got goose bumps as he felt Ginny's fingers against the top of his head. He loved the way that Ginny made him feel, but he was to scared to tell her, seeing as she was dating Dean. The five of them sat there and talked before they went into the kitchen. Mrs. Weasley told Harry and Ginny to go off to bed, and they both left the room together.

"Goodnight Ginny" Harry said as he stopped in front of her bedroom door.

"Goodnight Harry" Ginny responded with a smile. Harry put his arms around Ginny and pulled her into a a passionate hug. Ginny hugged him back with just as much emotion.

"We're only going to bed, I'll see you tomorrow" Ginny joked after they let go of each other.

Harry's face went red as a Gryffindor banner. "Christmas spirit" Harry replied with a grin.

Ginny laugh, winked, and said "I like the spirit. Good night Harry" before closing the door.

Harry didn't know what to think about what had just happened. He went up to Ron's room, snuck in, and was asleep, dreaming about Ginny, in moments.

January 2

Ginny had just told Harry she had to meet Dean and that she couldn't sit with him. Harry had expected this, but it still bothered him, seeing as he also wanted to sit with Ginny. He was happy to hear, or rather see, that Ginny wasn't at all enthusiastic about meeting Dean on the train.

Ginny was also not to thrilled about this. Ginny had never told anyone this, but she still liked Harry. She always had, and always would. Having to decline sitting with twice on the Hogwarts Express in the past year annoyed her. Dean was also starting to get annoying. Ginny, the clearly superior quidditch player, got really frustrated when Dean would give her tips on how to improve. The only person Ginny took advice from on the quidditch pitch was Harry.

Back in a compartment by himself, Harry was leaning his head on the window, watching the landscape change, as he thought about Ginny. He would do anything to recreated that scene from the Burrow over holidays right here in the compartment. Harry missed the way she played with his hair as he lay there looking up into her beautiful brown eyes.

Harry got lost in thought about two hours before Ron joined him. Ron and Hermione were still in a fight and it didn't help that Lavender was fogging up the glass and drawing hearts on the windows. Hermione went to join them, but upon seeing the heart, she stormed off and Harry could've sworn he saw a tear rolling down her cheek. Ron, on the other hand, didn't notice as he was happily diving into his next chocolate frog.

Unknowingly to Harry, Ginny got Hermione into a compartment alone and started to ask her questions about Harry. Harry was still yet to talk to Hermione about his true feelings for Ginny, but he came to the realization that he would have to tell Hermione soon enough.

"What's up Ginny" Hermione said as she sat down across from her in the compartment.

"I have a question" Ginny responded. "Has Harry ever talked to you about me recently?"

"Not recently, no. Why?" Hermione responded with a raised eyebrow.

"Because over the vacation, he was lying on the couch with his head in my lap as we talked as a group for hours" Ginny began. "I started to play with his hair and noticed he got little goose bumps when I did so. He looked up at me when I started doing it and smiled. I thought he wanted me to stop, but when I did he asked me 'Why'd you stop'. And he had that look in his eyes he gets when he's really happy. You know the one I'm talking about don't you?"

Hermione smiled. She knew Ginny liked Harry and was excited by the prospect of Harry liking her back. "I know the look" Hermione said with a grin. "Did anything else happen between you two, or was that it?"

"We walked up to bed together. Ron had gone to sleep much earlier, he's still in his mood swing. When we reached my room, he looked into my eyes for a moment before saying 'Goodnight Ginny'. Then he pulled me into a long hug and when he finally let go I asked him why he did it. He smiled and said 'Christmas Spirit'. So then I told him to keep his spirits up and that was it." Ginny replied. She sat there eagerly waiting for a response and maybe some advice from Hermione.

Hermione was now overjoyed with happiness. She was almost certain that Harry was finally falling for Ginny and she wanted to have a talk with him immediately. "I'll ask Harry about it and let you know." With that, they both got up. Hermione went to the prefects carriage, and Ginny went to find Luna as she wasn't in the mood to talk to Dean after the conversation about Harry.

March 3

Harry had just woken up from getting hit in the head with the beaters bat my McClaggen. He opened his eyes to see Ron on his left.

Ron turned to see Harry awake again and said "Fancy seeing you here, I heard all about the game, by the sound of things, Ginny has already dealt with McClaggen."

"What do you mean" Harry replied.

"Apparently she hit him with a bat-bogey hex. It took Madam Pomfrey almost an hour to remove it." Ron responded with a smile.

Harry turned the other way to suppress his grin. Out of all people to avenge him, it was Ginny. It made him so happy to think that Ginny cared enough about him to do that. As Harry was thinking, he notice a small handmade card sitting on his bed. Careful not to let Ron see it, Harry opened it under his sheets. It was from Ginny. Harry's heart began to do backflips as Harry knew that Ginny cared about him more than he could have imagined.

The card read 'Dear Harry, I'm really sorry about what happened at the match today. Cormac deserved the bat to the head, not you. I hit him with one of my bat-bogey hexes as I tried to avenge you and I ended up getting a detention for it. 5:00 this wednesday in McGonagall's office. I hope you get well soon. With love, Ginny.'

Harry was over joined reading this. He felt as if he were radiating happiness. Apparently he was because after a moment, Ron asked "What are you so happy about."

"Nothing" Harry lied. He dreaded Ron finding out about his feelings for Ginny.

April 6

Harry had been out of the hospital for a day now and Ginny gave him a big hug as a welcome back gift. Harry laughed when she hugged him and jokingly asked "Christmas spirit?"

Ginny smiled as she sat down next to him and said "No, I'm just really happy your ok."

At that moment, Hermione entered the common room and approached Harry. "Harry do you have a moment, I have something really important to talk to you about." Hermione said.

Harry, angered by the fact that Hermione was pulling him away from Ginny, responded "Yeah, sure, where are we going?"

Hermione led Harry to a small classroom before closing the door behind them. She was beaming and Harry looked at her and questioned "What are you so happy about?"

"You like Ginny don't you?" Hermione replied.

Harry's cheeks went red, he knew he would have to eventually tell Hermione his true feelings, but now wasn't the time. "I don't. She's Ron's sister, I couldn't do that to him." Harry responded, trying to sound as convincing as possible.

"You're so thick" Hermione replied with a laugh "I'm your best friend Harry, I see the way you look at her, and she told me about the time you spent together over christmas vacation. Don't lie to me, I know you do."

Harry knew defeat when he saw it, and it was staring him right int he face. He took a deep breath before responding "Okay, I like her. Are you happy now?"

"Ginny's going to be so happy!" Hermione squealed.

"You can't tell her, she's dating Dean." Harry responded.

"She's dating Dean because I told her to go out with other guys instead of waiting around for you. Ginny's liked you since before you knew she existed Harry. Her feelings haven't changed."

Harry was overjoyed, but at the same time, scared. He didn't want to ruin his friendship with Ron by dating his younger sister. "What's Ron going to do if he finds out?" Harry asked Hermione.

"I'm sure Ron would rather it be you than anybody else." Hermione responded. "I wouldn't tell Ron how you feel about Ginny though. I would wait until you and Ginny start dating and let him find out on his own. I think that would be best."

"I figured that out on my own, thanks" Harry replied. He didn't register the fact that Hermione had said he and Ginny would be dating soon.

"Can I go now?" Harry asked jokingly. Hermione nodded and they both returned to the common room together.

When Harry entered, he was hoping to see Ginny still sitting where she was on the couch, alone, waiting for him to return. Much to his dismay, Ginny was in a corner of the room snogging Dean. Hermione noticed this too and she put her arm around Harry and whispered in his ear "I promise she likes you."

As if on cue, Ginny noticed Harry and Hermione enter the common room. She immediately pulled away from Dean and said "Sorry, I have to finish my schoolwork."

Dean responded "You always do that, can't you get your work done like a normal person?"

"Can't you go a minute without criticizing me" Ginny shot back "Maybe if you practiced quidditch as often as I did my homework, you would be decent."

'Damn' Harry thought as he watched Dean storm up to their dorm. Harry noticed that Ginny didn't even go to start her homework, but instead, came over to Harry and Hermione.

"Hey guys" Ginny said playfully.

"Hey Ginny" Hermione and Harry responded together.

"Are you and Dean always fighting like that?" Harry asked. Hermione looked at him and smiled. He thought to himself 'I'm being pretty obvious right now'.

"Recently yes. He always tries to boss me around as if he owns me. I'm sick of it. I wish he would just mind his own business sometimes." Ginny replied, she was twirling her hair with her finger and looked really cute in her muggle clothes, Harry thought.

The three of them chatted away for the next 3 hours and then they all finally went up to bed. Hermione gave Harry a wink before they got to the staircases.

May 15

Harry had just heard the news. Dean and Ginny had broken up. Hermione told him excitedly the morning after he had retrieved Slughorn's memory. Harry leaned in and whispered to Hermione "Thanks Felix". Hermione laughed and glanced over at Ginny. Harry followed her eyes and saw Ginny taking to her fellow fifth years. Harry wanted to go over and say something, but there were just to many people around. Ron was right there too.

That evening, Harry found himself up late, catching up on the work he had fallen behind on. He was alone in the common room, about to pack up his things when Ginny walked down the stairs coming from the girls dormitories.

"Hey Harry" Ginny said. "A lot of work I see."

"Hey Gin" Harry gave himself a mental punch in the face. He never called her 'Gin'. "Yeah, Snape gave us two essays to have done by Friday."

Ginny looked at Harry weirdly after being addressed as 'Gin', but she decided not to comment. She sat down next to him and said "That's rough, what are they on?"

"Counter jinxes" Harry replied. "So.. er… you and Dean…"

"Oh that" Ginny said smiling. "It's been going down hill for a while now. he just thinks he owns me. I had enough of it and broke up with him."

"Good for you" Harry added with a smile. In his head he was thinking 'and for me'.

"Yeah, I just forgot my quill down here" Ginny responded, picking up a quill from the floor by the couches. "I'll see you tomorrow Harry, goodnight."

"Goodnight" Harry called after her. He packed up his stuff and got into bed. His mind was still on Ginny. 'I should've said something to her' Harry thought to himself. 'Maybe if all goes well during the quidditch match, I'll make a move after'.