And here's another chapter! I know I'm not updating as quickly anymore, but I'm doing my best. First semester is getting close to being over and I have to bring my grades up. This happens to be the hardest school year of my life. I've also had some writer's block so that doesn't help either. Not to mention I had a good book to read. On the plus side though I have a new sister! She's two weeks old. :) That's kept me busy and my brother's birthday was yesterday. He's 9. But nonetheless I'm back!

First I want to thank A.J. Hummel for her review. :) And to everyone else thank you for reviewing, but please keep in mind that this is my story and I'm 15. Maybe we could try the two nice comments to every mean one? Anyways, on with the story!

The dimly lit room was smoky and loud. The body heat left it hot and smelly. The people were obnoxious, yet there Harry sat; right in the middle of it. He was on a stool at the bar; a beer in one hand and a girl in the stool beside him. She was a skinny blond with tight jeans and a red strapless top.

Her name was Cassidy, and seeing Harry sitting alone, she had decided to join him. Harry didn't care for her company, but wasn't rude enough to tell her to leave. He listened as she rambled on, not pausing to let him reply. Harry didn't have a clue as to what she was saying, but was glad she didn't expect him to keep up.

"…he totally just dumped me and walked away. He didn't even turn around after that. I haven't heard from…"

She hadn't even needed a prompt to get her started on her ranting. Harry wasn't even sure she would notice if he got up and left. He looked around. In the middle of the dance floor people were grinding up on each other, making out, and flirting. A few were beginning to sway as they walked a little, others were becoming obnoxiously loud. Harry's three beers weren't nearly enough to get him to make a fool of himself.

He didn't know why he came here every week, but this was his stool on Friday nights. It was in the middle of the bar so he could easily see everything that was going on. He often liked to just watch people. Generally they looked like fools doing stupid stuff due to the alcohol. There surely wasn't a lack of it, and the bartender seemed to be a little heavy handed with it. Every once in a while Harry would catch a glimpse of red. Immediately he would look to see if it was Ginny. He wasn't sure she had even ever been in a bar besides the Hog's Head and The Three Broomsticks, but it never failed to make him take a second glance. He had wondered if that was why he went to the bar, in hope of seeing Ginny. In the back of his mind he knew she was sound asleep in the Gyriffindor tower though.

Before night turned to morning Harry left. Teddy stayed with the Weasley's on Friday's. Mrs. Weasley wanted some time with Teddy weekly. It was a perfect opportunity for Harry to get away. Not that a bar was a real getaway, but it was close enough.

Harry would tell you that he was over her, but he was lying. Every waking moment was spent thinking about her. His mind was filled with the image of her fiery red hair, her pale freckled face, and her bright smile. They hadn't corresponded since the owl Ginny had sent to Harry breaking up with him months ago. It was nearly Christmas break. Another week and Ginny would be at the burrow. He was sure to run into her with Teddy and the festivities. Mrs. Weasley had invited him to spend Christmas with them, and because he wanted Teddy to have a wonderful first Christmas he couldn't bear to resist her invitation.

With the help of Ron and Hermione a Christmas tree had been put up in Harry's apartment. Teddy was quite pleased with it because he had helped. He was quick to tell you too. "I elped. I elped with tee," He'd say pointing. Despite Harry's ever varying moods Teddy never failed to fix it. His bright smile, and big innocent eyes warmed Harry's heart.

The day the Hogwart's Express was set to arrive Harry decided to spend the day finishing his Christmas shopping. Teddy was staying with the Weasley's because he wanted to see his aunt Ginny.

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With the last whistle blowing the train pulled onto platform 9 and ¾. Ginny bundled up in her wool coat and gathered her things. She had missed her family and stepping off the train she scanned the platform for them. Hearing familiar voices calling her name she found the red headed family. They were smiling. Their cheeks were rosy pink and their breath filled the air. In the arms of Hermione was a small black haired boy. His skin was olive and his eyes were brown. She couldn't see much more of though because he was bundled up in a scarf, hat, gloves, and a jacket bigger than him. His eyes lit up and he clapped his hands together reaching out for Ginny as she arrived. "An Ginne! An Ginne!" He called. Laughing she took the boy and hugged him.

Back at the burrow the Weasley's sat around the fireplace with eggnog and hot chocolate. Ginny read a story to Teddy and Mrs. Weasley listened to the Christmas music on the radio. Ron and Hermione had run off to somewhere and Ginny sure didn't want to be the one to find them. It had begun to snow and Teddy pointed out the window as the small white flakes fell.

"Ginne lookie," Teddy said.

"I see. It's pretty isn't it?" She said absently. "Would you like to go play in it?"

He nodded his head in excitement and held his arms out to Ginny ready to go out now. After Ginny bundled him up they stepped outside into the cold snow. It crunched under her feet and she tested it before stepping out onto it. Teddy stuck his tongue out and tasted the cold water. Before Ginny had much time to do anything she was hit upside the head with a snowball. Looking around she didn't anyone, but wasn't bothered seeing as she had grow up with six brothers. After a second snowball Ron and Hermione came around from the side of the house pink faced and laughing. Ron smiled a sheepish lopsided grin and looked smug.

"That's for all the snowballs you hit me with at Hogwarts, but I could never catch up with you to get you back." Hermione said. She took Teddy out of Ginny's arms, but gave her a warning look not to hit her. Ron and Ginny went at it. Wheeling snowballs at each other it wasn't long before Ginny was shaking with cold. Hermione made a few snowballs and passed them to Teddy to throw. He was pleased with his efforts, but soon fell asleep. After he was laid down the trio returned to their fight.

Ron stopped with the front gate swung open and a blushing Harry stepped into the battle arena. Not realizing Harry was there, Ginny continued to throw snowballs until she hit Harry. Her face immediately turned redder than before and she looked sheepish.

"Harry. I didn't know were standing there. Hi," Ginny said.

"I was um just coming to um get Teddy."

"You're welcome to join us Harry!" Hermione said. "Teddy's sleeping now anyways," she said.

"Yeah mate its fun," Ron said, trying to aid Hermione in her attempts to get Harry and Ginny to talk.

Hermione pleaded with Harry with her eyes.

"I guess for bit," he said shrugging.

Hermione immediately attacked him with a snowball which sailed through the air and onto his neck. He shivered before bending down and quickly rolling a snowball together and beginning the fight again.

After Ginny hailed Harry with snowballs, Harry went after her. He chased her around the yard throwing his ammunition at her in hopes of catching her with some. She squealed and tried to away. Ron and Hermione stood at a distance and watched, before joining in.

An hour later they went inside with red faces, frozen fingers, and water dripping off their bodies. It was nothing that a cup of hot chocolate, a slice of warm bread, and a shower couldn't fix. It was the most fun that Harry had had in a long time, and it just happened to be with Ginny. He knew without a doubt that he had enjoyed himself, but he couldn't help but wonder if she'd had as much fun as he had.

"You looked like you were having fun out there Harry," Hermione told him. "And today's only the first day of Christmas break," she reminded him with a wink.

Well, to the dissappointment of many they are not back together yet. But we may possibly be getting somewhere now. :P I'll update as soon as I can, but my aunt's going to be in town this weekend and I think I'm going to the midnight premiere of New Moon. :D yay!

Please review, but let's not be mean now. :)