Its been forever since I updated, I know. Sorry its taken so long. Maybe it's from the lack of comments...or more possibly from the load of school work and extracuricular activities. I hit a wall in the story and I'm not sure that I knocked it down; I think I got rid of half of it and stepped over the rest; but nonetheless here it is.
An owl flew into Harry's open window of his living room. Moose landed on Harry's arm and held out his leg. Taking it, Harry ripped it open and read it.
Harry,
I know that you were interested in becoming an auror while you were at Hogwarts. Are you still interested in that position? If so, the Ministry of Magic is offering you a job to train and become an auror. I'm sure you are wondering how that is possible considering that you did not complete your schooling at Hogwarts, but based on your past and your experience they don't care. Please consider this request; we will be awaiting your response.
Sincerely,
Kingsley Shacklebolt
Harry hadn't thought about work yet, but he was sure that he should be. He didn't want to spend the rest of his life in his apartment. Opening the fridge he realized that he needed to go grocery shopping. There was nothing for breakfast except some formula to make a bottle for Teddy. And as if on cue, Teddy began to wail. Sighing Harry walked into the nursery and picked him up, taking him into the kitchen and placing him in his high chair.
He was five months old now. It was August and Harry had finally learned how to take care of a baby, thanks to Ginny. And it was just in time, because she had to back to school tomorrow. Right now she was in Diagon Alley getting her supplies for her final year at Hogwarts. He knew he was going to miss her while she was gone. His life would be dramatically different without being able to see her every day.
Taking a quick shower and getting dressed Harry did the same with Teddy and put him in his stroller, ready to take him out. He was now used to the glares he got as people assumed that Teddy was his child. Strolling through the park under the large trees he watched the people around him. They passed, some looking cool and confident, while others watched the ground and avoided people's gazes. There were couples, families, bike riders, runners. Yet Harry didn't seem to fall into any of these categories.
"Harry!" A familiar voice called. He turned to see a brown curly headed girl fly into his arms. It had been nearly a month since he'd seen her. She was beaming, a glow in her face, a smile drawn across it.
"Wow, it's great to see you Hermione! How was your parent's house?"
"Wonderful! I had to repair their memory, and then when they remembered me it was like I'd never left! I had to explain some stuff, or make up things actually, but it was amazing. I haven't seen them in so long and now I'll be able to go and visit them without any worries of them being in danger," she rushed out. "And Ron came with me and he got to see where I grew up. We moved them back into their old house, and I put everything right where it had been, and oh Harry I was so glad to see them!" She said.
This was a new Hermione; a happy one, who no longer had to stress about her parents, or school, or Voldemort, or Harry for that matter. She didn't have the weight of the world on her shoulders and finally she was able to be a regular person.
"Harry!" Ron said walking up. He wrapped an arm around Hermione's waist and grinned at his best friend.
Ron and Harry began talking about their summers, while Hermione turned her attention to Teddy. He giggled and laughed as Hermione made funny faces. Harry was glad to see that his best friends were still dating. It took them so long to finally realize that they were in love with each other that Harry had begun to think that it would never happen.
"…it's been pretty calm here. I just got offered a job as an auror at the Ministry of Magic."
"What?! Harry that's wonderful!" Hermione said turning her attention back to the boys.
"Congratulations mate!" Ron said.
"Have you told Ginny yet?" Hermione asked.
"No, I just got the owl this morning and she's in Diagon Alley."
"I think we should all go out and celebrate tonight. We'll see if Mrs. Weasley can watch Teddy. You need to get out of your apartment for a while."
That evening Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny met at a sushi restaurant in downtown London. The place was bustling with people, noise filled the room. The lights inside were dimmed. There was a crowd of people gathered around the bar grabbing beers and shots. A line was out the door and halfway down the block. It was a popular place, known for its delicious food and atmosphere. As they waited in line Harry wrapped his arm around Ginny, holding her tight to his side. She looked up and he bent his head to kiss her lips softly. They only had so much time together before she would be gone for the year and he would be on his own with Teddy.
Ginny noticed Harry's worried face. She could tell he was trying to hide it, but she knew him all too well. It was the "I'm trying to convince her nothing's wrong even though something really is" face. She didn't mention it now, though she would later, you could put money on that.
As they walked back to Harry's apartment a gentle breeze blew and a soft rain fell. You could hear it as the raindrops hit the leaves above them and landed on their hair. Ginny looked up and opened her mouth, catching the rain on her tongue.
"I thought you only stick your tongue out for snow?"
"Rain works too. You can taste it," she replied. "What's up with you though? I can tell something's wrong."
"It's nothing, don't worry about it."
"Yeah right, something's bothering you and you had better tell me."
"I'm just worried. You're about to go away to finish school and we'll be away from each other a lot. What are we going to do? What's Teddy going to do? He's used to seeing you everyday, you're his mommy to him."
Harry wasn't usually one to worry this much, but today he felt flustered. His whole life was about to change.
"Harry, don't worry. It'll take some adjustment, but we can do it. We'll work it out and it'll all be okay. I'll write everyday; and keep you updated on stuff at Hogwarts. You can keep me updated on Teddy and whatever else is going on."
"Speaking on which, Kinsley sent me an owl this morning and the Ministry of Magic is offering me a job to train to become an auror."
"Wow Harry that's great! You're going to accept right?"
"I think so I just don't know what I'm going to do with Teddy."
"I'm sure my mom will watch him, or you could put him in daycare."
"Yeah I guess you're right. Everything's going to be okay."
"Don't worry, about a thing. Cuz every little thing, is gonna be all right." Ginny sang. Harry looked questioningly at her.
"I'm a muggle song, but I doubt it's what Dudley listened to," Ginny said with a laugh.
They sat on the balcony of Harry's apartment for the rest of evening, discussing everything they wanted to talk about before Ginny left. As morning came Harry and Teddy took Ginny to the King's Cross where they met up with the rest of the Weasley's.
She said her goodbyes and then came to Harry. They hugged and she whispered into his ear, "I love you." The family had turned the other way, their attention on Teddy, trying to give Harry and Ginny some private time. She kissed him, it was soft at first, but the realization hit them both that this was their last time together for a while and they had to make it worth it. The kiss climaxed and Ginny's hands were in Harry's hair and he had grabbed her waist. It was passionate and strong. The whistle blew and with one last swift, sweet kiss she waved and boarded the train. For one moment she looked back; straight at Harry as if no one else was around before she disappeared.
This is where you come in. I need some major help right here I'm a little stuck so some suggestions would be better than you think. COMMENT PLEASE!!! Honestly if I don't get some help and reviews this is going to become an abandoned story. If you want more of Harry and Ginny throw your thoughts out there and maybe I'll grab a hold of some. Thanks =)
