In Karakura Town Renji and Rukia were in a meeting with Kisuke Urahara. Rukia sighed and said. "Any new information where the portal could have taken Ichigo?"

Urahara sighed and shook his head. "No, After Ichigo successfully defeated Ulquiorra and saved Orihime he came here and fought Aizen head on. Aizen cut a portal in reality and threw Ichigo into it. It seems that it transported him away from here but I don't know where. I don't think it killed him but as soon as Aizen did it he said "Everything has been set in motion. I will become ruler over all four worlds." Then he retreated with his Arrancar back to Hueco Mundo."

Renji looked at Urahara and said "Four worlds? I know of the real world, Soul Society and Hueco Mundo but what is the forth?"

Urahara looked at Renji and said "I wish I knew. I have my suspicions but I will do some research on it."

Rukia nodded solemnly. "I guess all we can do is wait then." Where are you Ichigo?

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Meanwhile back in Europe Harry decided to try to learn more about his new powers. Harry went upstairs to Ginny's room. He didn't know why but her small room made him feel more relaxed. Harry sat down cross legged on her bed and pulled the sword from the scabbard. Harry held it across his legs and he closed his eyes. He began to search for the Soul Reaper power hat he got from Ichigo. He found it easily enough. He could feel the pressure of it. He wondered about his sword. Ichigo said that he needed to become one with his sword. After several minutes of concentrating on the spiritual force within him Harry felt a rush of energy go through him.

Harry concentrated some more and he heard a voice in his head. "This is most unexpected."

Harry was startled by the voce and almost fell off the bed. Harry closed his eyes again and attempted to speak in his head. "My name is Harry Potter; I assume you're the soul of my sword."

"Yes I am but there is a problem." The voice said.

"A problem?" Harry asked.

"Yes there is." The voice said. "The soul of a Soul Reaper's Zanpaktou are all unique. They are made up from the person's personality and life experiences. But in his case you have somehow taken on Ichigo's Zanpaktou sprit."

"It that bad?" Harry asked apprehensively.

"Not necessarily, I have all of Ichigo's memories and you can learn a great deal about the Soul Reapers and the Soul Society." The mysterious voice said.

Harry looked hopeful for a moment and said "That would help me greatly to understand this power. Just don't she me any of Ichigo's personal memories. If you get my meaning."

"Very well but perhaps tomorrow will be a better time to show you the memories. I sense that you have a few questions." The voice said.

"What is your name? Do you have one?" Harry asked.

"Yes I do but you are not ready to learn my name yet." The voice said.

Harry was a little nervous about his next question. "Are you… Are you able to see all of my memories, and are seeing the things that I do?"

"No, only the ones you want me to see. Like if you went to the bathroom I would automatically sense that you do not want to be watched using the loo so I won't be able too."

Harry nodded at that it makes sense. "Since you're technically the sword, if an enemy took that sword would they be able to hurt me? Or anyone else that I don't want you to hurt?"

"No I will only harm the ones you deem me to hurt. If someone tries to attack someone that you don't want harmed than they will be in for a surprise." The voice said.

Harry looked happy at that but then he said "What if I'm being controlled to attack someone with you?"

"I assume your referring to the Imperious curse?" the voice asked. Harry nodded and the voice continued. "That curse enslaves the brain so they would have full use of all my power along with your powers but I'm not one to be easily controlled by such magic and I believe that you can already shake the curse off quite easily."

Harry nodded in satisfaction. Then he heard the door being opened and he looked up and saw that it was Ginny standing in her doorway looking a little surprised to see Harry sitting on her bed.

Harry looked at her and smiled. He lay back on the bed and said "Hey Ginny, I was wondering if I could sleep in here from now on. This room is so relaxing." He ginned when Ginny went red at his comment.

Ginny laughed and said "Not that I would mind but mum would kill you and dad would feed your remains to the gnomes."

Harry looked at her suspiciously and asked "You wouldn't mind? Its not that they could hear me if I was in here."

Ginny went red again and stammered over her words. "Harry…I…" the stopped short when Harry started laughing hysterically at her discomfort.

Ginny closed the door and then walked slowly towards Harry. "Fine then, don't leave."

Harry shook his head and grinned at Ginny. "Great, glad we got that settled." Harry was finding this argument quiet amusing and he didn't know why, but it was so easy to talk to Ginny. And make her blush and get angry.

Ginny just looked at Harry and said "You can go tell mum that were sleeping in the same bed then."

Harry quickly stopped laughing and said "I urm.. Hmm I wonder f I could get away with?" He asked. Then he looked up at Ginny's expression of disbelief. "Maybe not."

"You're welcome to try though." Ginny said. "But prepare to be given the talk." Ginny grinned when Harry went red.

"Ginny!...I…Gah." Harry looked up at her and said "Fine you win."

Ginny grinned and said "Of course I do."

Harry got up and sat down on the edge of the bed. He looked at his sword and said "Ginny I have something I need to talk to you about."

Ginny walked over to Harry and sat down next to him. "What is it?"

Harry looked at her. He stared into her brown eyes and said "This sword is like a person. It has its own spirit and can talk. It knows a great deal about Ichigo's life and he wants to show it to me."

Ginny was mildly shocked that the sword has a spirit in it. She was really scared that it was like the Riddle Diary. She looked at Harry in concern and said "It isn't anything like… Like Tom Riddles diary right?"

Harry looked at her worried face. She was really afraid of items with souls in them. Who could blame her? "No Ginny is nothing like Tom Riddle's Diary."

Ginny sighed in relief and Harry explained when he learned already. Harry then looked at her a little nervously and asked. "Will you be with me tomorrow when he shows me everything? I… I don't want to be alone when he shows me Ichigo's memories…."

Ginny smiled at him and said "Yes Harry, I'll be there, I know how hard it will be to go through Ichigo's memories."

Harry smiled back at her and said "Thank you Gin." Then they both looked at the door as it opened and Hermione walked in.

Hermione stepped in the room but stopped in her tracks when she saw Harry and Ginny sitting next to each other. She smiled at them and said "Am I interrupting something?"

Harry went red. "Ur… No... We weren't doing anything." He said lamely.

Ginny just grinned and said "You're cute when you blush Harry."

Harry looked over at Ginny sharply with a retort ready but it died in his throat. "Well I guess I deserve that one." He grinned.

Ginny smiled and got to her feet. She went over to her desk and took out a piece of parchment from the drawer and said "I'm heading downstairs to see if the post has arrived yet. I have a subscription of the Quibbler. It's quite funny." And she left the room and headed downstairs.

Hermione looked at Harry said "I see that your spending a lot of time with a certain female red head."

Harry went red again and said "Were just friends Hermione. I mean I know that she likes me and wants to more than just friends. I don't know if I feel the same way yet. I have a lot of mixed up feelings right now."

Hermione nodded and said "Well then get a move on sorting out you feelings. Ginny's been waiting for five years."

Harry looked at the floor and said "I've only been really open to her for less than twenty four hours and we have already become close friends. It's a bit scary if you ask me."

Hermione looked thoughtful for a moment and said "I don't think so, you and Ginny has been through some horrible things and can relate to one another." Then she grinned and said "Plus you already slept with her."

Harry looked sharply up at Hermione redder than ever. "Hermione! We didn't have… Gah."

Hermione was laughing like mad and when she finally calmed down she said "I know you didn't do that."

Harry to his feet and said "Well I guess I can't deny that I like her too but we'll just have to wait and see what happens."

Hermione nodded and said "Well I vote you go find Ginny and kiss her now. Like do it when she least expects it. Really freak her out." She laughed.

Harry blushed a little again but looked thoughtful. "Eh..Why not?"

Hermione almost fell down she was shocked that Harry actually agreed. "You're kidding!" When Harry's expression didn't change she added. "Right Harry?"

Harry looked at Hermione and said "Well, this talk have gotten me thinking about Ginny a lot more that I expected. I am going to go surprise the living daylights out of her." He grinned.

Hermione smiled and said "Tell me all about it later then."

Harry nodded and walked out of the room to search for Ginny. He went downstairs and looked in the living room. She wasn't there so he went in the kitchen. He spotted her sitting at the table looking at a piece of parchment. She was smiling while she read. Harry edged closer behind her and said "What are you reading Ginevra?"

Ginny smile vanished as she clutched Harry's letter to her chest and blushed. "Nothing, Harry." Then she realized that he called her Ginevra. "And don't call me Ginevra!" She said angrily and she stood up and spun around. Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw that Harry was standing very close to her.

Harry smiled at her "Surprised? Well I'm about to do much more." He leaned in and kissed her softly.

Ginny's mind wet blank for a moment. She was so surprised she almost fell over but Harry had his arms around her. She finally came out of her shock and kissed him back. She felt his lips moving against her and she was in heaven. She waited so long for this moment. She was finally kissing the boy she loved and she would never forget it.

Harry felt her soft lips on his and he thought he made a big mistake when she didn't respond. But his fears went unfound as she kissed him back fiercely. Harry finally realized what he was missing for the last few years. He broke the kiss and looked into her brown eyes. They were filled with wonderment and love for him. He smiled at her and said "I realized that was unexpected to say the least but I just realized that I like you beyond friendship."

Ginny opened and closed her mouth repeatedly seemingly lost the ability to speak. She finally smiled and said "You have no idea how long I've been waiting for you to kiss me. It was better than I ever imagined it would be."

Harry smiled and said "I'm glad you liked it." Then he put his arms around her and hugged her close. "You can thank Hermione for pointing out how thick I was being."

Ginny smiled and giggled. "So it was Hermione's idea for you to randomly kiss me?"

Harry laughed and said "Actually she meant it as a joke she really didn't think I would do it."

Ginny and Harry broke apart and they sat down next to each other at the table. Harry looked at the slightly rumpled letter in Ginny's hand and asked "Letter from a friend from school?"

Ginny looked at Harry and smiled she put the letter on the table and said "Actually it's from a boy that just told me that he likes me a lot."

Harry looked at the letter and saw that it was the letter that he wrote to Ginny. "Green as a fresh pickled toad….?" He grinned at Ginny, who went beat red.

Ginny blushed and then she looked scathingly at Harry and said "I was only eleven when I wrote that!"

Harry threw his hands up in defeat "Ok! Ok! Don't hurt me! I give up you win."

Ginny smirked and said "Of course I win."

Harry got up and said "Well I'm off to find your mum."

Ginny looked up at Harry and asked "'Why?"

Harry grinned at Ginny and said "To ask permission to sleep in your bed of course."

Ginny fell off her seat in shock. She got to her feet quickly and said "Are you crazy?"

Harry just laughed and said "I was kidding Gin."

Ginny breathed in relief "Good, she would kill you."

Harry smiled and said "Yeah that's why I'm just going to sleep in there without telling her."

Ginny almost fell over again and said "Harry!"

Harry now was laughing hysterically. When he got control of himself he heard Ron and Hermione walking and talking about their OWL's. He quickly whispered to Ginny.

Ron and Hermione entered the kitchen and they sat down at the table they noticed Harry and Ginny sitting across from each other. "So what are you guys up too?" Hermione asked.

"Just talking about OWLs and stuff" replied Harry.

Hermione sat next to Harry and Ron sat across from Hermione. Hermione was wondering if Harry kissed Ginny yet. From the looks of it he hadn't. "Well I'm hoping I didn't do too badly on my OWLs." Ron scoffed. When Hermione glared at him he explained.

"Come on Hermione we all know that you're going to be top in the year as usual." Ron said in an offhand manner. And when Hermione glared at him he said quickly "Smartest witch in the world, going to become Minister of Magic and have many magically powerful children."

Hermione grinned at him sweetly and said "I can do the first two by myself I need you for the third Ron."

"Hermione!" Ron exclaimed and Harry and Ginny roared with laughter.

Ginny then got up and said "I'm getting some pumpkin juice, anyone want some?"

"I would like some, thank you." Harry said. Ron and Hermione said yes as well. Ginny went and got the pumpkin juice and set the tray of four glasses filled with juice on the table. Ginny then sat down next to Harry.

Harry took a glass of juice and drank some and started talking about the Defense OWL.

Ron took a glass of the juice as well and the moment he started drinking Harry and Ginny grinned and kissed. Ron eyes went wide when he noticed Harry kiss his little sister. He dropped his glass and spewed the juice in his mouth across the table. And unfortunately for Ron, Hermione was sitting across from him. She got covered in juice.

Harry and Ginny fell of their chairs roaring with laughter. Hermione looked dumbstruck. She realized what was going on and said "Well I guess you kissed her already."

Harry got control of himself and he nodded "Best moment in my life, completely freaked her out."

Ginny laughed again and said "Feel free to freak me out anytime."

Hermione smiled but then frowned "So who's idea was it to make Ron spew juice at me?"

Ginny looked at Harry and grinned "Better run Harry."

Harry looked at Hermione's angry face and in a small voice "Sorry?" But it was no use he got up and ran with a red faced Hermione chasing after him.

Ginny laughed again and looked over at Ron. She was surprised to see him smiling. She thought that he would be mad at her.

"Well I'm happy for you Ginny. I know Harry will treat you fine but if it was anyone else…" Ron said leaving the threat hanging.

Ginny smiled and said "Thank you for understanding Ron."

Harry then came back into the kitchen rubbing his head and grumbling. Hermione came in after him looking triumphant. Ginny laughed and said "Gave him a good smack Hermione?"

Hermione grinned and said "Not me, I threw a gnome at him and it kicked him."

Ron laughed and said "Good surprise Harry."

Hermione glared at him and said "Ron!"

Ron started laughing again and said "Next time let's soak her to the bone."

Hermione scoffed. "Gah, your impossible!"

Harry and Ginny were laughing hysterically when Mr. and Mrs. Weasley came into the kitchen so see what all the commotion was about. Mrs. Weasley smiled at everyone and said "What all this ruckus about?"

Ginny looked over at her mum and said "Oh nothing really, just played a prank on my dear brother. And got Hermione at the same time."

Ron laughed and said "Well you and Harry kissing really shocked us."

Mrs. Weasley looked back and forth between Harry and Ginny and said "Kissing?"

Ginny grinned and said "Me and Harry are together now." She put her arms around Harry and then looked nervously over at her dad.

Mr. Weasley looked a little troubled at first but then smiled. "Well I guess you can't be a little girl your whole life regardless of how I feel…. But hurt her Harry and I will kill you..."

Harry gulped and said "Yeah you along with six brothers. I would be seven times dead."

Hermione laughed at that and said "Well you better not hurt Ginny then and you will be fine."

"Well that's never going to happen; I won't let anyone ever hurt her." Harry said seriously.

Ginny smiled and kissed him softly and said "I know you won't hurt me."

Mrs. Weasley smiled and said "Well why don't you all head outside and play some Quidditch or go swimming, there's a great water hole close to the woods that Arthur just finished making."

Ginny smiled "I'm up for swimming, who else?" Harry, Ron and Hermione agreed and they all went upstairs to get changed into their swim suits.

Harry and Ron changed into their swimming trunks and made their way down to the edge of the woods. They easily found the swimming hole. It was quite large and looked very good with the trees semi surrounding it.

Harry went up to the edge of the water and laid his sword on the ground. He won't go anywhere without it. He then stepped into the water. It wasn't too cold, more refreshing. He stepped back out and turned around and his breath hitched. Hermione and Ginny were walking towards the swimming hole. They were both wearing two piece swim suits. Hermione was wearing a light blue one, and Ginny was wearing a red one with pink trim.

Harry glanced at Ron and he was staring open mouthed at Hermione. Well Hermione was always very modest of what she wore.

Ron finally shut his mouth when Hermione and Ginny reached them and he looked at Harry. He saw that Harry was staring at his sister. "Stop ogling my sister you prat."

Harry grinned and said "Why not? She's beautiful and I'll ogle her all I want."

Ginny blushed and said "Thank you, Harry."

Ron sighed and looked at Hermione again. He gulped and said "You look… Amazing Hermione."

Hermione smiled at him and said "Good, otherwise I would have smacked you silly." Then she leaned in a kissed him softly.

Harry laughed and said "Those two never change."

Ginny grinned. "That's for sure." Then she walked up to Harry. "Let's go have some fun."

Harry smiled and nodded. All four of them went into the swimming hole and soon they were splashing about and have a great time. Harry would often get splashed heavily by Ron whenever he was caught looking at Ginny. Ginny just smiled at Harry and threw a glare at Ron who winced.

Harry was swimming around lazily when he heard a loud crack from within the tress. Hermione, Ginny, Ron and Harry looked over at the sound sharply. Harry panicked he didn't bring his wand with him and he was pretty certain that the others hadn't either. He looked over at his sword and he held out his hand. He concentrated and willed it to come to him. Harry has only ever done wandless magic once in his life and he hoped it to work now.

The sword lifted off the ground a little shakily but then zoomed towards Harry who caught it and drew the gleaming blade from the scabbard. Harry could feel the spiritual pressure building inside of him. He held the sword in front of him and Ginny, Hermione and Ron got behind him. Harry noticed some shuffling in the woods in front of him and he tensed.

A little white bunny rabbit hopped out from behind some bushes. Harry and the others stared at it dumbly. Harry heard Ginny giggle from behind him. Harry sighed and said "Well I guess a rabbit is better than a dark creature or a Death Eater."

Ginny started laughing and said "Run for your lives! Attack of the killer bunnies!"

Harry glared her "Oh shut up." He pouted. He sheathed the sword and turned to face Ginny.

Ginny laughed harder and put her arms around Harry. "Well I guess I can thank your awesome display of power for saving us."

Harry grinned. 'What? No reward?"

Ginny laughed and said "Would a kiss suffice?"

Harry looked thoughtful for a moment. "I don't know, I had to use a great deal of my power to protect you." He grinned.

Ginny smiled and kissed him. Harry put his arms around her and he became very aware of Ginny's breasts pushing against his chest. Harry deepened the kiss and then he heard Ron say "Oh get a room."

Ginny just smiled and kissed Harry more fiercely. She was lost in the feel of his hands on her bare back and his soft lips moving on hers. She opened her mouth and she felt Harry do the same. Their tongues touched and she moaned softly. She kissed him deeply and she heard Ron muttering something about kissing in public places.

Ginny and Harry finally broke the kiss and they were both breathing heavily. Ginny was pleasantly flushed and she smiled at Harry.

Harry smiled back at her. "That was some reward. I wonder what I'll get if it was a real Death Eater or creature that I stopped."

Ginny laughed. "Well, we'll have to make sure no one's around for that reward."

"Ginny!" Ron said loudly. "Too many bloody details for me to handle."

Hermione laughed and said "Well I'm going to go dry off and relax in the sun."

Harry looked down at Ginny and grinned. "You should get a towel to cover up some… noticeable changes. Ron would probably blow up if he sees you."

Ginny went crimson as she realized what he meant. She noticed that her nipples were hard and pointing at her top. "Ur…um… right." She stammered. She ducked down into the water and made her way past Ron who was completely confused. She got out of the water where Hermione was and grabbed a towel and wrapped it around herself.

Ron started after her and then he turned around and noticed that Harry was still standing in the water. "Are you coming Harry?"

"I'll be there in a minute." Harry said.

Ginny giggled and said "Harry has to wait a bit to get himself under control Ron, if you know what I mean."

Harry went crimson like Ginny did. "Ginny! Gah… Ok fine I deserved that but it's not my fault…"

Ron was clueless as ever and he just shook his head and walked out of the water to a laughing Ginny and Hermione.

Harry got himself under control and waded out of the water. He walked up to Ginny and said "That was not funny you know."

Ginny grinned. "Yeah it was. Pay back is fun."

Harry smiled and sat down next to her. He looked into her chocolate brown eyes. He leaned in and kissed her softly and then kissed her nose.

Ginny giggled and said "That tickles."

Then they heard a voice that was easily recognizable. "I'm sorry to interrupt your swimming activities but would like to speak to Harry privately for a moment." Albus Dumbledore said.

Harry got to his feet and looked over at Dumbledore with a little bit of shock. He has a knack to show up unexpectedly. He walked over to Dumbledore and said "Hello Professor, you wanted to speak with me?"

Dumbledore nodded and waved his wand and Harry suspected that it was a silencing spell for the immediate area. Dumbledore peered at Harry for a moment and said "I suspect that you haven't told anyone else about the prophecy, correct?"

Harry swallowed. His life came crashing down to realization. He almost forgot about the Prophecy. He was have a great time with his friends and Ginny. He looked back at Dumbledore and said "No sir."

Dumbledore smiled at Harry and said "I think its best that you tell your friends, and of course Miss Weasley as well, the prophecy. They have proven their loyalty many times and it would not be wise for you to carry the burden of the prophecy by yourself"

Harry thought about that for a moment and said "Ok sir, I understand. I'll tell them tonight then."

Dumbledore smiled with his eyes twinkling as always. "Well I suggest you use Miss Weasley's room."

Harry nodded and said "Is that everything sir?"

Dumbledore nodded and said "Have a good day Harry." Then he walked away beyond the wards and Disapparated.

Harry walked back over to his friends and said "I have something to tell you guys tonight. Can you all meet me in Ginny's room after everyone has gone to sleep?"

"Why Ginny's room?" Ron asked.

"Because it's the only one with a silencing spell around it, and what I tell you can't be risked to be overheard" Harry replied seriously.

The three of them nodded and then they heard Mrs. Weasley shouting that dinner was ready. The four of them made their way back to the house and changed back into their normal attire and had a delicious dinner.

Later that night Ron and Harry got up after everyone went to sleep. They walked downstairs to Ginny's room. Harry knocked softly Ginny opened the door. Harry and Ron followed her over to her bed. Harry sat down next to Ginny on the bed and Ron sat on the desk chair. Hermione entered soon after and closed the door behind her. She walked over to Ron and sat in his lap.

Harry took a deep breath and said "Well the reason we're all here is because I have something to tell you. You guys cannot tell anyone else unless we all agree on it including Dumbledore."

Harry continued "I am going to tell you guys the prophecy."

Ginny and Hermione gasped and Ron just looked dumbstruck. Ginny looked at Harry with fear and wonder in her eyes and said "I thought… that it was destroyed."

Harry shook his head and said "That was merely a recording. Professor Dumbledore was there when Professor Trelawney first made the prophecy." Harry took a deep breath and recited the prophecy.

Ginny's couldn't believe what she was hearing. Harry was marked by Voldemort as his equal and neither could live while the other survives? And he will have the power he knows not. Ginny put her arms around him and said. "We'll help you no matter what happens."

Harry hugged her and said "Thank you Ginny."

"Yeah were with you Harry." Hermione said and Ron nodded. "Yeah we'll finish off Voldemort together."

Harry looked up sharply at Ron "You said his name, Ron. Good going."

Ron looked surprised at himself and said "Yeah I did. Didn't I? Not as bad as I thought."

The four of them spent the next half hour or so discussing the prophecy and they decided to call it a night.

Hermione got up and pulled Ron with her out the door and Ron saying "Don't do anything funny with my sister Harry" before Hermione tugged him around the corner.

Harry grinned and said "I wonder what he meant by funny?" He looked at Ginny expectantly.

Ginny laughed and said "Don't even think about it. We haven't even been dating two days yet."

Harry laughed and said "I'm a guy it's a genetic problem."

Ginny smiled at him. "Poor Harry."

"So you will be with me tomorrow when the sword spirit shows me Ichigo's memories?" Harry asked solemnly.

Ginny nodded "Of course I will Harry."

Harry smiled at her. "Thank you." He leaned towards her and kissed her. Ginny responded and soon the kiss grew. Harry groaned as his tongue met hers and they were lost in the feelings that were running through their bodies.

Ginny and Harry pulled away from each other and smiled. Harry kissed her softly on the nose and she giggled. Harry got up and said "Good night Ginny."

Ginny smiled at him. "Good night Harry."

Harry left and made his way back upstairs to Ron's room. He was thinking about Ginny and how much he liked her and how their relationship was so rewarding and pleasant. Harry entered Ron's room and saw that he was looking at him with his arms crossed and said "Have a good time with my sister?"

Harry glared at Ron and said "Oh, come off it. I bet you and Hermione had a snog session before you came to go to bed right?"

Ron blushed and said "I umm.. yeah but… Ginny's my little sister that's completely different."

Harry sighed and said "I know you her big brother and you only want to protect her. But she can take care of herself, don't you trust me at all?"

Ron looked down at the floor. "I'm sorry Harry. I just don't want her to be rushed into things she not ready for."

Harry looked at Ron incredulously. "We haven't even been dating for two days and you're worried that were having sex?"

"No… I urm… That was phrased wrong I guess." Ron said lamely. "I trust you Harry, take good care of her."

'I will Ron, I will." Harry said and lay down on the camp bed on the floor. He fell asleep thinking about his relationship with Ginny.

A/N: Please review.