Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter…unfortunately.
Setting: After the war, but before the Epilogue.
Summary: Harry and Ginny were once happy and in love, but after the war, things changed. And so did Harry. They live in a small rundown flat in the middle of London and Ginny spends most of her days at her minimum wage job at a small café owned by someone she once considered the enemy. But, like Harry, things have changed since their time at Hogwarts. With Harry's drinking problem and violent tendencies Ginny feels almost hopeless and is on the brink of giving up. But with the help of Draco Malfoy, she just might be able to salvage what's left of her vibrant and spunky personality.
AN: Sorry this chapter is so short guys. Will be putting up an Epilogue in the next couple days. Hope you enjoy!
Finding Normal AgainChapter 5The next thing Ginny knew she was waking up to the slam of a door. She hadn't realized she had fallen asleep there on Draco's office floor. She heard running footsteps and she stood, wincing at the pain all over her body and pointed her wand at the doorway.
"Ginny?" Draco called as he rushed into his office and Ginny lowered her wand, relief flooded through her.
"Oh Merlin." Ginny said and without thinking she rushed to him and wrapped her arms around his torso as she sobbed. "I thought you might have been hurt."
Draco's arms immediately followed suit and he looked down at Ginny, somewhat surprised, yet glad to see her alive and holding her in his arms. He shook his head as Ginny looked up at him. "Think I have a few scratches and bruises, but I'll be fine. It's you I've been worried about."
With a flick of his wand the lights in the room came on and he grimaced at the cut on Ginny's forehead. "Let's get you cleaned up." He said, making Ginny sit in his chair. Ginny obliged and watched as he went to work cleaning and almost bandaging her up.
"What are you doing?" Ginny asked. "Why don't you just-"
Draco's lips cut off Ginny in a quick but passionate kiss. The short kiss left her breathless and she looked at him with questioning eyes. "What…I mean…"
Draco shrugged. "I don't know. I just wanted to kiss you." He smiled and looked at her forehead before pointing his wand at the cut and healing the wound.
Looking at her he sighed and sat on the edge of his desk. "Potter's in jail again."
Ginny looked up, her mouth open in surprise. She started to speak and then stopped and looked at the floor, deep I thought. Harry was gone again. But it wouldn't be long before he was out again and back to haunt her. Ginny looked up at Draco the fear evident on her face and he smiled at her reassuringly and took her hand in his.
"And don't think for a second that I'm going to let him touch you again."
Ginny smiled, a blush spreading across her face and she looked at the floor again.
"Ginny." He pulled her chin up so she was looking at him. "You are worth so much more than what Harry let you believe." He shook his head in wonder. "How a man could even think about putting his hands on you like that. It drives me mad with rage."
Ginny searched his face. "I…just spent so many years loving him…" She shook her head and started to cry. "I didn't think it was right for me to leave him as sick as he is."
Draco shook his head. "That's not love, Ginny." He squeezed her hand and reached up with his other hand to stroke her cheek as he searched her eyes. "Maybe I'll get the chance to show you what love really is."
Ginny couldn't help the blush that covered her entire face and she rose quickly, without thinking and pulled his lips down to hers. Draco sighed into Ginny, wrapping his arms around her protectively. Ginny pulled away and looked at the clock on the wall.
"It's almost 6 A.M."
Draco eyed her, unsure of her point. "Yes it is."
With another smile Ginny pulled away and moved to the doorway. "I think I'll go get cleaned up then."
"What do you mean?" He put his hands in his pockets and watched her with interest.
Well, it's Friday morning and I do believe you owe me a date. I think we can start the morning with some coffee."