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Finally a date...
After finally reconciling with Ron, Ginny felt happy and had a feeling that all is well in her life now.
Before leaving the burrow that day, Harry had asked her if she would go with him for a date tomorrow and she promptly answered with a quiet yes and a shy smile to him.
Harry smiled at her with a big grin on his handsome face, raising up his hand through his hair making it more messy.
Ginny felt happy and nervous about the date.
Next day, Ginny was sitting with Lucius in his office room at Malfoy International.
Lucius was telling her about the land the company had purchased and what needs had to be done and so on.
Ginny was distracted and unable to pay attention to what Lucius was saying.
Lucius noticed her lack of concentration and stopped speaking.
"Ginevra! Are you alright? What has got you so distracted? " He asked with concern.
"Nothing wrong, Father. " Ginny answered, trying to read the papers Lucius had been talking about.
"Is it about today date with Harry?" He gently took the papers from her hands and put it back on his desk.
This managed to capture Ginny's attention.
"Yes. I am a bit nervous but excited too. But...Lucas and Derek..." She trailed off...looking at him with worried eyes.
"Ah, that. Don't worry about. But I think that the boys already know about it. They will accept it easily."
"I assure you that .You just enjoy your date with Harry."
"Really? Well I hope that you are right."
"Of course,I am always right. Malfoys are always right . " Lucius said with a smirk.
Ginny chuckled and feeling a bit relieved too.
"Anyway, I suggest that you go home now and get ready for your date . "
"But Father, but we have to do this work and there is plenty of time to finish this work before I can go."
She tried to convince Lucius , that she is not distracted and can do the work quickly.
"That's my order to you. Now go home. " Lucius narrowed his eyes at her and pointed towards the door.
Seeing Lucius's insistence and not relenting , she complied.
"Alright! I am getting up and going home now."
She got up and went back to her office cabin, collected her cloak and her handbag, went to the fire place and flooed back straight to the Manor.
As Ginny arrived at the Manor, she went to her bedroom and threw the cloak and her bag on the bed.
She summoned the elf and asked,"Where is Aunt Andromeda and the children?"
"Mistress Tonks loves gardening, she be planting new plants in Garden," The elf told,
" Young Master Lucas , Young Master Derek and Young Master Teddy be in the pitch. They be playing Muggles games . "
"Okay, you may go back. I will go and meet them in the garden." The elf bowed and disappeared back.
She sat on her bed, opening her hair clip and letting her hair flow down her neck and shoulders.
She called Luna on her mobile and told her that she is at home and ask if she could come early as possible. Luna agreed to come early as much as she can.
Ginny spent the rest of the afternoon sitting with Aunt Andromeda in the Garden, watching her sons teach Teddy how to skate.
Andromeda talked about her knowledge of plants and their healing qualities.
Tonks had been a healer in her prime; she was a great healer, average in potions making and a wide range of knowledge of plants which has healing qualities.
Listening to her made her forget her nervousness.
Luna came at 4. She and Ginny went to her bedroom, helped her to select what dress she would wear, and helped her to style her hair, and a dash of make up on her face.
She wore a navy blue dress and stood in front of the mirror.
She saw her reflection , seeing how eight years had passed; she looked far mature from her 17 year old self, a mother of two seven year old sons, and a business woman and now ready to accept the new phase in her life.
Andromeda and Luna were looking at her with smiles on their face, telling her that she is looking beautiful.
"I am sure that Harry would be in awe when he will look at you." Luna said.
"Na, Harry sees me everyday and I don't look that different. " Ginny tried not to believe Luna's words.
"Oh,don't be modest. Seriously, you are looking beautiful. " Luna reassured her.
Ginny was again feeling nervous and told them about her worries, what if she makes a fool out of herself in front of Harry.
"Ginny, dear. You don't have to worry at all. This is nothing new. " Andromeda said in a motherly voice.
"Because you and Harry already had numerous unofficial dates here at the Manor, you both have been together since then. Right?"
Andromeda raised a questioning eyebrow and a smile on her face.
"But that's was not a date. It was a friendly meeting and nothing else before."
"Yes, Andy is right. From what Hermione and I have seen you and Harry during your friendly meeting , it looks far like two people meeting regularly , talking and sharing fun moments . "
"Its looks like a real date if nobody had known the exact relationship between you two. " Luna said.
"I mean I am your best friend and how often do I meet you here. Once every week . Right?"
"Okay,I got it. No more explanation."
Luna ignored her and continued.
" Face it, Today is your and Harry official date. Just be yourself and nothing else."
Ginny took a deep breath and took her purse from Luna. They followed her behind.
Ginny went down stairs and she saw Harry had already arrived.
Harry looked very handsome wearing his full button green shirt and black trousers.
Harry got up from the armchair as he noticed Ginny descending down the stairs.
He was awed by her beauty, her red copper hair flowing freely down her shoulders, her knee length dress, high heel shoes.
He saw her eyes lit up when she noticed him with a surprise look on her face.
Yeah, He had told Ginny to be ready at 5. But its 4.50 pm.
He arrived a bit early as he couldn't wait anymore to meet Ginny at the Manor.
Harry reached the bottom stairs and lends out his hand to her as she reached down.
"You are looking beautiful and gorgeous."
Ginny blushed at hearing his compliments.
She saw Luna 's 'I am right' look and Andromeda smiling at her.
"You are looking quite handsome ." She looked at him and he smiled .
"You are early?" She asked him.
"Yeah, I couldn't wait any long and decided to come here early." Harry smiled sheepishly.
Ginny nodded and turned sideways to meet Lucius, she went to him and hugged him.
"Good Luck and enjoy your date."
Then Ginny leaned down a bit and told her sons to be alright,complete their homework she had set for them, have dinner with their Grandfather, Luna and Aunt Andromeda.
"Okay?'
"Yes, mum. We will be alright. And have fun." Derek hugged her.
"Don't worry, mum. Just enjoy. We know and we have no problem too." Lucas whispered quietly in his mother' ear.
Ginny looked at her son in surprise and was beginning to feel tears in her eyes, but she blinked her eyes to avoid the tears and raised her eyebrows with a questioning look.
Lucas shrugged at her, and then slightly looks at his grandfather and back to face his mother.
Ginny got the answer and shot a grateful glance to Lucius. She kissed her sons's cheeks.
She straightened herself and walked towards Harry. She nodded at him.
Ginny could see that he was nervous too and that she was not alone too. Seeing this calmed her instantly.
She smiled at Harry and took the hand Harry offered.
They reached the Manor gate, and Harry told her to hold his hand tightly as he would side along apparate her to the destination.
Ginny opened her eyes slowly, blinking slightly, looking around and recognizing it. She looked at him sideways at surprise.
"Here ?"
"King cross?" She inquired.
"Yes, King cross. " Harry smiled sheepishly and was blushing a bit.
"Err. You will call me a sentimental fool," He trailed off seeing Ginny look on in amusement.
"No, I won't..." She reassured him with a serious look.
"Well I thought I had met you for the first time here at King cross. So I chose this place to start our new phase in life. And I wanted it to go well. "
Harry motioned her to see the entrance to Hogwarts platform. Ginny saw and both had same flashback .
"I remembered you spoke to me before I crossed the Hogwarts express gate..."
"Good Luck..." Harry and Ginny whispered together at the same time.
Both gazed at each other intensely and Ginny reached out to hold Harry's hand.
"Come on, let's go and enjoy the wonders of the places around King cross."
Ginny chuckled .
Harry grinned and told her that he had booked their tickets at the theatre.
Ginny was thrilled and happy to know that Harry knows her love for theatrical plays, dramas, comedy and dance shows too.
The theatre was near King cross; they went and enjoyed the show.
Ginny was enthralled and mesmerized by it.
They were sitting side by side, Ginny leaning against him comfortably and Harry was content to let her enjoy the show. By then the show was over.
They were leaving the theatre, holding hands and walking closely. Ginny was pointing out the various things which she had never come across and Harry explaining to her quietly.
Harry led her to one of the famous restaurant around.
The waiter had recognized Harry since Harry had booked the table in advance. The waiter had ushered them to their table.
Harry held her chair out for her. Ginny sat and he sat on the opposite.
Harry ordered wine and the waiter served them and arranged two glasses, poured the wine into it and went away.
They felt comfortable and talk about the show they have seen, mundane things, while sipping the wine.
For a moment, he looked into her eyes. "Would you like to dance?"
Ginny had been so caught up in Harry that she hadn't even realized there was music.
She glanced around and saw that there was a dance floor, a musical band were playing music. Some of them were dancing.
They moved to the floor and Harry took her in his arms.
They danced slowly and Ginny rest her head on Harry's shoulder and close her eyes briefly, enjoying to the rhythm of music and feeling Harry's strong arm around her.
Harry rests his head on her, holding her and swaying the slow music.
Ginny lifted her head and gazed him deeply, lifted her face up, seeing this; Harry leaned down and kissed her deeply without hesitation. They kissed, lost in the feel of passion and music around them.
They broke their kiss and stare at each other with deep emotion reflecting across their face.
The music stopped and everybody clapped, moved back to their table.
Ginny looked up at him, said quietly, "You danced well, I am surprised. But I enjoyed a lot."
Harry laughed and felt himself free and relaxed. He kissed Ginny! He can't believe it and the kiss was mind blowing.
He held her close to him and grasped her tightly.
"Yeah, Hermione taught me to dance. I was so clumsy during the yule ball. And I wanted you to have a wonderful experience."
"You keep surprising me all time. " Ginny chuckled.
They had a quiet candle lit dinner.
They decided to go and enjoy more outside.
They were strolling along the lane, Harry pointed towards the arcade entertainment center and suggested her to come and play. They had lot of fun in playing this.
Ginny thought, "I have never had so much fun in my life. It is as if Harry and I are acting as teenager again and enjoying life again."
Wanting to make the evening last longer, Harry apparated her near the banks of river Thames.
They strolled along the river side of the Thames, hand in hand enjoying the breeze around.
Ginny watched around and enjoyed the sights of the famous landmarks alongside.
She looked up at the night sky, stars twinkling all around and nudged Harry to watch it too.
A wishful star streaked across the night sky, Harry and Ginny saw it and they turned to face each other and kissed under the wishful star.
Well after midnight, Ginny began to yawn and Harry suggested they call it a night. They Apparated to just outside the door of the Manor.
Harry lifted up her hand and kissed it, pulling her near him. Emerald eyes stared into chocolate eyes, both showing deep emotions filled with passion and love, grinning together.
Ginny whispered, "Thank you. It's been a lovely evening."
"So, does that mean ...I mean. Would you be mine?" Harry said, pulling Ginny closer to him. He reached up and slowly caressed her hair.
Ginny raised her eyebrow at Harry's way of asking.
"Ah, why does that sound more intimate? He was supposed to ask , would you be my girlfriend ..right? " Ginny thought.
"But the way Harry asked her is very serious and much more personal to him...She knows the reason. Should she accept it fully and so soon? "
"But it isn't soon...she had known Harry for so long. Why not? This is my happiness and I am not to let it slip easily. "
"Everybody is accepting their relationship and her sons know and accept this. "
Ginny close her eyes and took a deep breath. Harry was scared inside himself and on the outside, he tried to calm and wait for her reply.
Ginny nodded.
"Yes, I will be yours and would you be mine?" She replied with a grin.
"Of course. Yes, you are mine and I am yours."
Harry beamed at her, emerald eyes shone brightly with love .He leaned down and pulled her close and kissed her deeply without hesitation. She too returned the kiss back.
Several long moments, or it might have been half an hour-or possibly several sunlit days- they broke apart.
"Good night, Ginny. I'll see you in the morning," Harry said, cupping Ginny's cheek in his hand.
Ginny smiled up at him." Good night, Harry." and then disappeared into the manor. Harry went back to his London flat, blissfully.
As Ginny entered her bedroom suite, went to her walk in wardrobe, wore her night dress and yawned.
It was then she noticed her sons were sleeping on her bed.
It looked as if they were waiting for her to be back.
She climbed on to her bed and she slightly caressed their hair and kissed them on their forehead and whispered "Good night, love"
Lucas stirred when he felt his mother kissed his forehead, turned his head towards her, slowly opening his sleepy eyes.
"Mum?" He asked.
"Yes, dear. What is it?"
"You are back?"
"Yes , I am back ."
"Okay."
She thought Lucas had close his eyes . Then again she heard his quiet voice.
"Are you happy with Harry?"
Seeing her oldest twin, Lucas, so concern for her, whispered to him,
"Yes, I am happy with him. But are you?"
"Yes, I and Derek already knew about this. I knew that Harry like you long time ago. "
"I am happy for you, mum. "
She kissed her son's cheek.
"Hush, Dear. Now sleep. "
Lucas nodded and he slept, and Ginny covered her sons with the blanket and made sure they were okay.
She slept well, dreaming of Harry smiling and taking care of her and her sons too.
A/N: Finally Harry and Ginny are together.
Watch out for few more chapters too. I will updating every three days as I can.
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By Ice Queen Malfoy
