CHAPTER SIX: A WEIRD DAY / HOT CHOCOLATE

After Hermione's arrival, it had been a normal day for all, except for Harry and Ginny, of course. The next day, Arthur set off to work, while Molly used this day to clean the whole house.

Ginny was so glad that Hermione was here, finally, she has someone to talk to. But unlike Harry, it had been the other way around for him.

He was having a hard time with her around, because she's always spending her time with Ginny and Ron on the other hand, couldn't leave Hermione by any chance. So Harry was stuck with George all the time.

This afternoon, however, Harry got the chance to catch up with Hermione since Ginny was taking a nap upstairs. They all went to the sitting room, Ron and Hermione on one couch and Harry and George on the other.

"So, Harry, how come you haven't talk to Ginny yet?" Hermione began.

"I thought you already knew." Harry said.

"I know, I mean why not try it again?"

"Forget it, Hermione! What if I did try to speak to her again? Then what? I'll get my lips to bleed again? Or better yet, how 'bout my whole face?" Harry was now breathing hard.

There was a moment of silence.

Afterwards, Harry added, "I'm sorry guys. I just really wanted to talk to her without either one of us getting hurt. Physically and emotionally."

"We totally understand you Harry," Hermione said, "But—"

"But we're worried about you," George said. "Cooking meals early in the morning, staying up late, not getting enough sleep and always having nightmares every time you try to get some. It's not you at all."

"I know guys, I'm sorry. I promise you, no sooner than later, everything will be alright. I just need to talk to her when she's in a good mood."

"Well, okay then. I believe you, Harry. I don't want to see you or Ginny that way forever. Ok?" Ron said, speaking for the first time. Harry nodded.

"So, how 'bout a game of Air Dodge Ball?"

"Nah, I'll pass"

"Ok then, Hermione could you please call Ginny? See if she wants to play with us."

"Ok."

Hermione went to their room and woke Ginny up. "Good afternoon Ginny, had a nice nap?"

"Yeah, I did." Ginny said

"Great! I was wondering if maybe you wanted to play Air Dodge Ball with us?"

"Okay. What about Harry?"

"He said he'll pass."

"Oh," Ginny was about to leave the room Hermione called her. "Hey Ginny,"

"Yes,"

"Can we talk about you and Harry?" Hermione asked but Ginny didn't answer. "Please?"

"Okay, maybe later." Ginny said as she and Hermione went outside the Burrow. They already found Ron and George setting up the place as well as their broomsticks. Ron play along side with Hermione, while Ginny ended up with George.

While the others were having fun outside, Harry was stuck inside, trying to help Mrs. Weasley with the household chores.

"Are you sure Mrs. Weasley? Isn't there anymore I could do to help?" Harry asked

"Ok then Harry. You could de-gnome the garden and that's all."

"Sure thing, Mrs. Weasley." After a few tossing and throwing, Harry finally cleaned up the whole garden. Harry decided to go to his and Ginny's favorite place at the Burrow. It's a large tree, under a small hill. Kinda like in Hogwarts, but no lake. He stayed there for almost an hour. Memories were flashing back right before his eyes until he fell asleep.

When he woke up, it was already dark and Harry decided to head back, assuming that dinner's ready.

"Oh, Harry! Just in time! Hurry up take your seat. Harry took his seat next to Ginny, without even saying a word. Hermione sat in between Ron and George. They've just added another chair for Mr. Weasley.

Dinner was unlike any dinners they usually have. All through out the dinner, silence surrounds the atmosphere.

After eating, all of them took their baths and set for bed.

Harry on the other hand decided to go to the garden and lay on the grass for a while and watched the stars.

At Ginny's Room…

"Okay Ginny, this has to stop." Hermione said.

"What?" Ginny said trying to look innocent.

"That, between you and Harry!"

"Hermione, it's just… It's so hard. Every time I try to confront him, I always ended up backing away."

"Why?" Hermione asked anxiously.

"Because of what happened between us, what if he tries to talk to me again and I yell at him?" tears were now starting to form in Ginny's eyes.

At this point, it already started to rain, hard.

Hermione checked out the window and found Harry on the garden.

"What if he hates me now and doesn't want to talk to me ever again? Ginny continued.

Hermione sighed and said, "Have you noticed that Harry's been acting a little strange?"

"Yeah, especially when I'm around; his also doing things that he never does before, like, cooking for breakfast, always doing chores. Do you know anything about this?"

"Yes, I have. He told me that his doing those stuff just to get you his mind. It really hurts him you know? Thinking about you and the fight. But no matter what happens, Harry will never hate you, he really loves you Ginny.

"And you know, right his already planning to talk to you. He just needed some time to calm you and himself down, Come, look at him."

Ginny move closer to the window and Hermione pointed to where Harry was. Ginny saw him sitting on the grass all soaked up. It's really hard to tell whether Harry is crying or not.

Upon seeing him like this, Ginny's heart had really sunken. She had never seen him so down in her life and made her cry even more.

"I'm such an idiot, Hermione," Ginny said sobbing into her arms, "Why didn't I see it sooner?"

But before Hermione could answer, Ginny has already left the room and went to the kitchen.

When it rains, Ginny usually drinks hot chocolate. It is one of her and Harry's daily habits during those days. But, to her surprise, she saw Harry in the kitchen. His hair was all wet, he was wearing only shorts and a towel was wrapped around his neck.

"You don't have to make some Ginny; I've already made you one." Harry said as he placed a cup with hot chocolate on the table.

"T—Thanks…" Ginny said. How does he know I want one? Did he saw me? Or he just remembered? Ginny thought to herself.

"Well, I better go now." Harry said as he left the kitchen, but he didn't really leave, he hid on the wall the separated the kitchen and the sitting room.

"Harry!" Ginny said looking up, but it was too late. Harry was already gone. "I was wondering if you wanted to go to Hogsmeade with me?" she said to herself.

But Harry, heard her, he muttered to himself, "Yes Ginny. I would love to." Then he went up to his room.

It's like sensing him there, Ginny looked at the sitting room to see if he was still there, but failed. Ginny sighed and smiled at her hot chocolate.