So here's the next Chapter (obviously)! Thanks to everyone who Favorited, follows, or reviewed my story. I have tried to go back and fix my formatting, so I would love to hear if it works better. So That's all for now...Mischief Managed.

Ch 6. Is this the End?

Once Harry knew what he had to do with his life, he came to another conclusion; he would not be able to procrastinate. Hermione wouldn't always be around to keep him working, and if he was going to improve his abilities, he would have to be as dedicated as Hermione. Stifling a chuckle, Harry mused, "Maybe I won't be as determined as 'Mione, but one can dream." So with his (what he called) Hermione Attitude, Harry sent off Ariana to search for Abe in Egypt with a brief note. The note said:

Abubakar,

If the offer remains open, I would like to accept the chance of 'studying' with you. Hopefully this note finds you well, and if your answer is yes, please send back Ariana with the list of items I'll need.

Sincerely,

Harry Potter

Ariana was still slightly annoyed at her owner, but quickly forgave him for the chance to go on a delivery (that's at least what Harry interpreted; he found Ariana was as smart as,if not more than, himself). Harry watched her fly off into London until she was no more than an orange blob in the sky. He smiled at her antics; he knew she could have left in a ball of flames just as easy, though Ariana was one for showing herself off to others. Harry was pushed back into reality when a similar voice (though much more annoyed) called out behind him, "Harry?"

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Ginerva Weasley was not in a good mood. But the question was why? To anyone looking at her life it would seem perfectly acceptable. She had a loving, successful family, loyal friends, and the man everyone wanted. Though if you lived this life (such as what Ginny was doing), annoying flaws seemed to present themselves.

To start with, Ginny now couldn't stand Hermione Granger. Sure over the years they had grown as friends since they hung around the same people, but now when Ginny was around her she felt left out. Meaning, Hermione was dating her brother now, so every time they got into a fight she was caught in the middle. Also, with Ron dating Hermione they mostly spent their time together, or with Harry. And when the 'Golden Trio' got together not much could break it.

Oh and how Ginny despised the months Harry Potter and his friends were on the Horcrux Hunt. It didn't matter how many times they told her it was terrifying and a grueling experience, all that mattered was that Ginny wasn't a part of it (and never would be). Not to mention Ginny couldn't help but be paranoid that her and Harry had feelings for the other.

Ginny felt ashamed she felt this way, but could anyone blame her? Certainly she wasn't the first (or last) person to think this. Even though they say they are like brother and sister, Ginny has enough brothers to know their relationship is anything but. This wouldn't bother her much since Hermione was with Ron and she the Savior of the Wizarding World, but lately Harry Potter was being a terrible boyfriend. She knew Harry was clueless in this department and she would have to take the lead in most cases, but he had done well for the first two months of them being back together. He had been attentive, romantic(well-he tried to be), and a good kisser, but even Ginny had to concede whenever they dated they lost their friendly banter. And while Ginny tried to ignore it, the looks Harry used to give her had become less frequent, and the love in his eyes when looking at her had dimmed. For these reasons (and the fact that Harry had denied contact with anyone since her party) Ginny went to pay Harry Potter a visit.

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Harry turned around with his wand at ready (an unfortunate habit from the war) to face Ginny. Quickly he lowered his wand and broke out into a smile. "Hey Ginny!". Harry moved to go hug his girlfriend but was shockingly met with a slap to his face. Shocked, Harry toughed the now red spot on his cheek, and saw a furious Weasley. "HARRY POTTER! HOW DARE YOU IGNORE ME-EVERYONE FOR THAT MATTER- FOR THREE BLOODY DAYS! And you didn't think we would want to hear from you!? You could have been dead for all we knew! What were you doing that was so important you couldn't send a bloody hello!"

Harry Potter, defeater of Voldemort, vein to dark creatures all over Britain, was currently terrified of his girlfriend. Still overwhelmed and confused on what he did wrong, he answered truthfully, "I'm sorry, Gin. I didn't think people would miss me that much. I was just trying to figure out what I wanted to do next year honestly. You know-like be an Auror or go to Hogwarts. Actually I was just about to find Ron or Hermione and tell them my decision."

What greeted Harry now was scarier than any angry protest, for it was just deathly silence. Normally he was one for silence, but in this situation he would give something-anything for his blank faced girlfriend to say something (even to jinx him with her Bat-Bogey Hex would have been preferable).

"You were about to find Hermione to tell her your plans." Ginny stated. Her tone of voice was cold, menacing, and void of any emotion, which all most made Harry flinch under her piercing gaze. "Did it ever occur to you that I might want to know your plans first since I am the one whose your girlfriend!

I mean, what the hell, Harry! Why hasn't it crossed your mind that you should tell me things, or let me join your in your plans before Ron or Hermione! Is it because I'm not part of the bloody 'Golden Trio'! Or is it because you don't want the girl you love to get hurt! Why can't you see that I'm just as loyal to you as Ron, or just as helpful as Hermione! I'm tired of playing your damsel in distress."

Despite the passion and fury Ginny now yelled at Harry, he was much more relieved she was actually conveying her emotions. Now Harry could at least tell this had been bothering Ginny for quite a while. Sure he knew she felt a bit left out of the Horcrux Hunt, but hadn't they told her the mission was anything but enjoyable?

Suddenly Harry was hit with (yet another) bulger of realization. It didn't matter what Harry did with Hermione or Ron, it was just the pedestal he put his friends on was higher than hers. As much as Harry hated to admit it or tried to fight it, Ginny would never be a part of their so-called 'Golden Trio'. But was that something he could change? Would he be able to value Ginny more than he did his other friends?

Truly Ginny was a powerful witch, and while not as smart as Hermione she wasn't stupid. And clearly she was loyal to him. The way she stood by his side at the Ministry, at the Battle of Hogwarts, and even waiting for him at school she proved that. So what was keeping him from accomplishing this?

The simple answer was cold, shallow, and ruthless, but still the truth: She was and never would be, Ron or Hermione.

While Harry didn't say this out loud Ginny seemed to know what he was thinking, and said returning to her emotionless façade. "So what was your decision, eh? Are you going to come to Hogwarts with me where we can be together, or are you abandoning me again? But before you answer I want to make one thing clear-

If you are expecting to leave me, I won't wait for you this time. If you close the door I won't open it again... This would be the official end of us Harry Potter-"

"Exactly" Harry interrupted.

Confused and thrown off Ginny asks, "What?"

"Exactly" Harry repeats now louder and with more confidence. "It would be the end of Ginny and Harry Potter, the Savior. Your right, you are just as loyal and as helpful as Ron and Hermione. But the difference is that you are loyal and helpful to the Harry Potter, not Harry."

"Is there as difference?" Ginny replied quite amused. Clearly she didn't see the wheels of the argument shifting.

Harry sighed and whipped off his glasses before continuing. "Yes, Gin, there is... The months we were dating last year-they were great, truly; that was the first time in years I felt really normal. But to you I never was, was I? I was always the Boy-Who-Lived. The brave and daring Gryffindor that saved you from the Chamber of Secrets. There's nothing wrong about that, but that isn't always me."

"I can be quick tempered, selfish, thick, and sometimes a real git. But really you've never seen me like that; the only people who have are Ron and Hermione." And chuckling he added as an afterthought, "And Snape".

"So I guess you're right when you say I always go to Ron and Hermione first, but its much more than the fact that we are the 'Golden Trio'. And even though you are my girlfriend, Ginny, I don't think either of us can change how we view the other."

Ginny seemed to take a minute or two to process all Harry had said. She was right in her accusation of Harry's priorities, but it didn't make her feel any better. Was what Harry said also true? Did she see Harry as just the Chosen One or hero? Ginny quickly went over all her memories of Harry Potter. Her first memory of him was when he was asking how he could get to the Hogwarts Express. Ginny's first impressions of the frail boy in front of her weren't much, but as soon as Fred and George told her that that boy was the Harry Potter her entire picture of him did change!

Ginny searched for any memories of her with Harry where she didn't see him as just a hero. The closest she came to was when she comforted him over Sirius' death, but even then in her head her thoughts were things like, Poor Harry, at least he stopped Voldemort again.

As much as she tried Ginny could not find a memory in which she saw Harry Potter as anything but a hero, except her own first impression of the timid little boy. That was all she had of just Harry.

Unable to hold back her tears, Ginny chocked out after the minutes of silence, "You're right Harry, you're right. I-I just can't separate you from anything but a hero. I grew up hearing stories about you, how you saved all of the wizarding world and how you were a great hero. The only memory I have of the real you is in you at Kings Cross in your bloody first year! You deserve to be with someone who does see both sides of you Harry... I love Harry Potter, not Harry. I ho-p-pe that we can still be fri-ends though."

Now Ginny lost all self control she had built up and burst into tears. Harry moved to comfort her(as best as he could at least). He wrapped Ginny in an awkward hug and let her cry. He tried to see if he felt any sadness about their mutual break up; surprisingly, Harry felt very little.

He knew over the course of the summer his feelings for Ginny Weasley were diminishing more than growing. When he began to fancy her in his sixth year, he was entranced by her wits, beauty, and bravery; how his stomach churned just by seeing her smile or look into her shining brown eyes. But now Harry felt none of these things. A hug that would have made his throat dry now just, didn't. So while he should have been just as upset about their fall out as Ginny, Harry honestly felt all most impartial, he no longer was in love with her.

Ginny doesn't deserve to be with someone like me. She deserves to be with someone who is not only a hero in her eyes, but also loves her just as much. This must be for the better. Harry assured himself.

Soon Ginny stopped crying and pushed away from Harry. Wiping at her red, puffy eyes, Ginny looks into Harry's own eyes. Those eyes were the ones of the mother who gave her life to Harry Potter, the Savior and her friend. They weren't anything different to Ginny, and now she too saw the spark that once ignited in them when they shared eye contact had all but disappeared. It would be hard for Ginny Weasley to move on, but now she truly knew it was for the best.

Breaking the eerie silence, Ginny stated more than asked. "You're leaving, aren't you? Not just Hogwarts though." Harry could only nod dumbly.

Ginny sighed and asked the questions she now dreaded. "Where? How long and with who?"

Harry didn't want his friends or the public honestly to learn this way, that way being through gossip. If he told Ron and Hermione first he could have asked them to keep quiet about it, but now looking at the broken girl in front of him, Harry knew he could only give her the honest truth and hope for the best.

"Egypt with Dumbledore's friend who gave me Ariana I told you about. I don't really know how long, at least a few months, maybe more."

Ginny nodded to signal she heard but still looked upset in the thought of him leaving. "You will visit...won't you?" Ginny asked meekly.

Harry smiled and replied, "Every chance I get."

This seemed to comfort Ginny slightly and allowed her to gain back some of her old self. "You better, Potter. Because if I'm this upset about you leaving, you can bet mum and Hermione will be ten times worse." Ginny said while smirking and failing to hold back a laugh.

Harry agreed but for the moment only laughed with her.

So that's it! Ginny and Harry are officially over. Sorry to all the canon pairing fans out there, but I did try to shape Ginny into a respectful character because I really do like her (just not for Harry). And a heads up to all my Harmony peeps, it will be a while before those two get together (remember Ron and Hermione are still together), but don't lose interest in this story! I have big plans... *Evil Laugh

I solemnly swear I am up to no good!