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Category: Alternate Universe Characters:Harry/Ginny Genres: Drama Warnings: None Rating: PG-13 Reviews: 32 Summary: The night of Halloween 1981 was when everything changed, when a good man laid down his life to save a child. Now years later the Potters return to the world they had left. For Harry Potter and his family this is only the beginning... Hitcount: Story Total: 27559; Chapter Total: 1982 |
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Disclaimer: I don’t own Harry Potter Another Marauder’s Sacrifice Chapter 11: Valentines Everyone had returned to Hogwarts at the beginning of the week after the Christmas holidays. Ginny had spent most of the week trying her hardest to avoiding have a conversation with Hermione about her and Fred, but she was currently sat in the great hall with Rose and Hermione was heading towards her. “Can we talk?” Hermione asked Ginny as she sat Infront of her in the great hall. “About?” Ginny asked bluntly she knew what it was about. “You have been avoiding me,” Hermione said she tried to pull the book that the girl was reading or pretending to read away but she kept a hold of it. “You told us you were okay with it.” “You told me to study,” Ginny told her keep reading the book she had in front of her. “Ginny please!” Hermione said a bit too loudly causing everyone to look at them including the teachers. “Everything alright Miss Grainger? Miss Weasley?” Professor McGonagall asked from the teacher’s table. “Yes Professor,” Hermione smiled but Ginny didn’t move or answer. “Miss Weasley?” McGonagall asked causing Ginny to raise her head to the teachers table and give a smile. “Yes, sorry Professor,” Ginny sighed closing her book and putting it the side. “Hermione what would you like to talk about?” “Are you not alright with me and Fred?” Hermione questioned she had a hurt or scared look on her face she couldn’t tell. “Would it matter if I wasn’t? It’s not up to me who my brother falls into bed with,” Ginny told her bluntly. “We are not just falling into bed Ginny, you know it’s been five months,” Hermione explained. “No, I don’t know Hermione, because you didn’t tell me. You had all last term; we’ve seen each other every day. We slept in the same dorm, so I don’t know; Evan Potter knew before me. Did you bully him into not telling me?” Ginny ranted she could feel the teacher eyes on her. “You judged me for kissing her brother, but you were screwing mine.” “It’s not like that, we didn’t bully Evan not to tell you. I’m sorry we didn’t tell you,” Hermione said looking rather guilty. “You keep saying ‘we,’ but I expect that from Fred. I thought you would have told me,” Ginny said with a sigh. “I’m sorry for not telling you, I don’t want this to affect our friendship,” Hermione told her. “It won’t, but you hated the twins because of the stupid jokes and pranks,” Ginny said looking at Hermione. “Yeah well, they grew on me, more Fred than George,” Hermione blushed. “Ewww I don’t to hear about my brother’s sex life,” Ginny shock her head in disgust. “I didn’t mean like that,” Hermione blushed. “For what it’s worth I’m happy for you both,” Ginny smiled as she looked at her best friend who had brightest smile on her face. “You’re in love with him, aren’t you” “Well do I look like the type to just sleep with him?” Hermione asked bluntly. “I don’t even want think about it,” Ginny cringed but give a chuckle. “At least you didn’t pick Ron.” “You really have to have no standards if you went after that twat,” Rose spoke up cause the two to laugh. “No offence Ginny, but I can’t stand your brother.” “None taken,” Ginny chuckled. Ron wasn’t the best of brothers that she had… “Anyway, what’s this Fred told me about a misunderstanding?” Hermione asked. “I bet he did,” Ginny chucked. “It’s okay now, it all sorted.” “What was the misunderstanding?” Hermione asked raising her eyebrow. “Well, this one decided to not follow my advice to make sure she was back in my room before my mother woke up,” Rose told Hermione as Ginny face grew red. They chanced a look to the teacher’s table. Lily was talking to another teacher, but James had just turned giving them a smile. “Oh, and you got caught. I gather she didn’t take kindly to it?” Hermione asked. “You could say that; I left that’s how I ended up at the shop getting a surprise I didn’t bargain for,” Ginny smirked getting another dig at Hermione. “So, you have been back at the castle since that day?” Hermione questioned. “Not exactly, I took Evan back home later that day,” Ginny answered looking down at the table. “We hadn’t done anything yet.” “You said yet,” Hermione said raising her eyebrows at her friend, Rose started to laugh before realising what that meant. Ginny still sat not realising what she had implied. “I’m leaving, I don’t want to hear this,” Rose said getting up. Ginny looked at her confused, so she bent down to her ear to let her friend in on the mistake. “You said ‘yet,’ past tense, and now I know too much.” “Oh,” Ginny realised growing red. “Sorry Rose,” she tried to smile at her, but Rose just gave her a disgusted look. “You’re not forgiven, but I will see you later for quidditch practice,” Rose muttered before racing off. “So, was he any good?” Hermione smirked at this point Ginny’s face was “I’m not telling you,” Ginny blushed. “I can’t tell you my sex life because he’s your brother, so you have to give a girl some information,” Hermione told her. “Okay if it gets you to stop remind me of you sleeping with my brother,” Ginny said before looking to the teachers table to see James and Lily had thankfully gone before speaking “He was amazing more than amazing,” “So amazing that you can’t wipe that smile off your face,” Hermione nodded her head with laugh. --- Rose and William were sat in the library. It was the first time since they had come back to school that they were alone without a lot of people around. Without even realising it, William had led Rose to the third row at the back, or as Ginny called it ‘the place no one ever goes or less they wanted privacy.’ “Thank you,” William said looking up from his parchment he was writing on. “What for?” Rose asked confused looking at him. “Letting me talk to your dad and Sirius. It’s what I needed,” William told her. “You’re welcome I’m pleased it helped for what it worth I didn’t meet him either,” Rose said back with a small smile. “If he had of been alive, I think I would have loved to meet him and get to know him, but my parent would have always been Frank and Alice,” William said as he thought about on his time with the Longbottoms. “I understand…well I don’t…but you know what I mean,” Rose said trying to put her feelings into words. “I’m just glad I found out something about him, and what he was like,” William added with a sigh. At least he knew now… “From what I have heard he seem like a great guy,” “Rose spoke quietly as she looked at him. “I’m sorry you don’t know anything about your birthmother.” “I know as much as I need to know, that she didn’t want to give me up. She had to keep me safe, if they had of known that she knew Remus then they would be after her and that would have put my life at risk,” William continued not knowing how else to describe the situation. “Maybe someday you might find out more,” Rose said almost hopefully. Yeah… Someday… …Would you find it strange if I kissed you?” William asked suddenly. “Knowing my father was Remus Lupin?” “Do it and I’ll tell you,” she smirked back at him. He leaned over to her and kissed her softly. “I don’t know what you would thought I would find strange,” she told him after he pulled back. A second later she closed the distance between them and kissed him back, much more intensely. Eventually they had to break apart again to catch their breath, their faces turning a tad red as they did so. Even so they couldn’t stop smiling at each other as Rose leaned into his arms. “Hey Rose?” William spoke suddenly. “What are you doing this weekend?” “I’m going to Hogsmeade,” she replied. “Well do you want to go with me?” he asked her. “You mean like a date?” Rose mused with a grin. “I thought you would never ask.” “I’ll take that as a yes,” William said as he leaned back in and kissed her again. They didn’t know how long they were like that, just wrapped up in each other but eventually they broke apart when they heard a ruffle of feet from further down the aisle. “Oh please don’t stop on my account,” Ginny spoke up after they spotted her. “You both seem to be doing quite the bit of studying here.” “Oh shut it,” Rose shot back half-heartedly. “I erm”think I’ll be going,” William stammered looking a bit red faced as he stood up. “Okay,” Rose said with a smile. “See you later?” “Absolutely,” William grinned back almost goofily as he walked away. “…You better have a good reason for interrupting our make out time,” Rose said clearly looking annoyed. “I honestly didn’t know you were here,” Ginny answered with a shrug. “I guess that I can just stumble on Potters these days.” “…If you tell Harry about this then I will come after you,” Rose promised with a look. “You’ll never see me coming.” “I shake in fear at your terrifying form oh Dark Lady Rosey,” Ginny said with a wide grin. If looks could kill… “As you should,” Rose responded haughtily before descending into a fit of giggles. “Oh Merlin I can’t”I just can’t.” “Hey, you were doing so well,” Ginny sighed as she sat down. “By the way, have you seen a book around here?” “Yeah there’s loads,” Rose deadpanned as she gestured to the rows of shelves filled with books. “We’re a library.” “I meant one not on the shelves,” Ginny chuckled. “I left it right here yesterday and forgot to pick it up when I left.” “It’s probably back on the shelf somewhere,” Rose mused with a shrug. “What was it about?” “…It’s probably best if I don’t tell you,” Ginny said after a moment. “What are you-” she started before making a face of disgust. “No”you’re right it’s probably best if I don’t ask.” The last thing she needed was more knowledge about her brother’s sex life… “A-anyway,” Ginny grinned looking a bit sheepish as she stood up. “I’m going to go find it, bye Rose.” “Bye Ginny,” Rose waved back as she watched her leave. She wondered what she was going to wear for Hogsmeade… -- There still little bits of snow on the ground of Hogwarts castle when the valentine day morning came around the Great Hall was packed with students opening gifts and cards from their special valentines. “Someone’s popular,” Rose commented as she took a seat with Ginny and Hermione, “Colin Creevey huh?” “Don’t start,” Ginny huffed everyone knew she was dating Harry but she still got other cards. “Just wait until Harry finds out that you’re here having to beat the boys back with a stick,” Rose smirked with mischief in her eyes. “I’m sure he trusts me,” Ginny shot back with a mild glare. “Oh I know he trusts you,” Rose said knowing her brother trusted his girlfriend “It’s them he doesn’t trust.” “What about you?” Hermione asked her. “Me?” Rose questioned confused. “Yes you Rose Potter, the Girl-Who-All-The-Boys-Want-to-Date. How many cards did you get this morning?” Hermione inquired further. “…None,” Rose answered simply. “None?” Hermione question not believing her for a moment. Somehow, she doubted that… “I don’t believe that,” Ginny added with a shake of her head. “I’m with William anyway,” Rose pointed out. “No boys can compare.” “So disgustingly sweet you two,” Ginny commented in amusement. “And you and my brother are not?” Rose shot back. Just then a single owl started to descend towards them… “Well, we don’t need to take a guess who this owl is coming for. Oh come on, it’s charmed to be bright orange with ‘W’ on its chest? What have you done to my brother?” Ginny laughed as the owl got closer. “On second thought I don’t want to know.” The owl dropped a letter from its beak and its talons let go of a small box in front of her. Hermione blinked in surprise before looking over the card that came with it and opened the box. Inside were dozens of chocolates making her shake her head and take one out. “Here, you eat one of these,” Hermione said as she held it out toward the lone Weasley sitting across from her. “He’s your brother.” “So?” Ginny asked confused. “He’s Fred Weasley,” Hermione answered simply. “That should be enough.” “Fine,” Ginny shrugged and ate the offered chocolate. “It’s rather sweet.” Hermione nodded before eating one of her own and then turned her attention to the letter. The second she opened it, it exploded into fireworks in front of her, taking the shape of a dancing candle set. Be…my…date Be my date Be my date on this valentine On and on it went as the voice of Fred Weasley sang a very weird valentine’s version of ‘Be Our Guest’ that she used to listen to. She remembered when she first made him watch ‘Beauty and the Beast’ but never in her dreams did she think he’d pull a stunt like this. “…I’m going to kill him,” Hermione said once it finally ended. The whole school had heard that… “Get in line,” Ginny said as she tried to disappear under the table. “I would come out there is a snowy owl fly your way,” Rose spoke up in between laughing. “Oh no,” Ginny said suddenly looking a bit pale. Indeed the beautiful and majestic Hedwig the Owl descended from the sky like a stunning horror carrying the dreaded envelope, Hedwig gave a huff as she landed on the table and started eating the bacon on display. She was hungry… “What in Merlin’s name did that”that”erg,” Ginny groaned as she opened the letter. Unlike the card her friend had received, there was no fireworks or singing involved, just a simple valentines day card. “Oh, I expected more from my brother,” Rose commented looking a tad affronted at the apparent lack of effort. “It may have been embarrassing but the Weasley brother wins, you can tell I didn’t help him with a gift this time.” “What do you mean?” Ginny questioned confused. “I helped the dunderhead with the broom for your seventeenth and you weren’t dating him then,” Rose told her. “Why do you even date my brother?” “Trust me Rose I don’t think you want the answer to that question,” Hermione spoke up looking rather amused at the display. Rose stopped for a second and looked at her before turning her attention back to Ginny. Yeah, that was probably right. The last thing she wanted was the details of her brother’s escapades with a certain ginger-haired Weasley, especially since she knew them both. “I can tell you if want,” Ginny offered with a smirk. It was always fun messing with her friend… Suddenly a shadow loomed over her, and she blinked when she heard a quick cough. Ginny turned and looked up, for a moment thinking it was Harry. It wasn’t of course though in her defence Harry did look an awful lot like his father. James Potter stood there with a wide grin on his face while a light brown owl sat in a cage that he was carrying in his hands with a small box held in its beak and a letter attached to it leg. “Present from my son,” James said as he placed the caged owl down on the table in front of the Weasley girl. “Mmm… thank you for delivering it Professor,” Ginny smiled up at him James turned to his daughter handing her a box full of Honeydukes sweets. “From Harry,” he said as he walked away from the table “I take that back what I said about harry he’s best brother,” Rose said she looked down the table to see her mother hand over the box to Evan. “He looks gorgeous,” Hermione said putting finger though the bar of the cage stroking the owl. “What does the letter say on it foot?” Ginny opened the cage the owl stuck it leg out for her to take the letter it read. Hi Ginny Happy Valentine’s Day Meet your new owl Please send Hedwig back to me I hate walking to Hogsmeade to get a owl to send letters to you. Love Harry PS I always told you Hedwig liked you more. “Come on Hedwig back to Harry,” Ginny spoke to the snowy owl giving her a piece of bacon, Hedwig looked at her took the bacon then went to take off but not before nipping Ginny hand. “Little shit.” “I think you upset her,” Rose commented with a laugh as they heard one last hoot from the owl as she made her way out. “I really don’t want to think what that poor owl has witnessed in Harry room.” “I offer no comment because I would be interested to know,” Ginny blushed cause to Hermione burst out laughing. “Still my brother Weasley,” Rose deadpanned “Okay we will stop but I have one last comment,” Ginny laughed “What is it?” Rose asked with a sigh dread what the comment will be. “You’re nearly seventeen just wait until you want to know what Longbottom get up to at night when he’s missing you,” Ginny teased Rose face turn bright red. “I...um…don’t know what you are talking about,” Rose stumbled for words as her face grew hotter. “Shut up and open your present.” Ginny nodded opening the cage again taking the box the owl had now dropped. Pulling the ribbon she opened the box. Inside the box was a small thin chain, set against a black cover holding it in place. Connecting the chain was a small ball plated in what she assumed was gold with wing attached to it though they didn’t move. Slowly she removed it and held it up in front of her, eyeing the sphere as it glistened in the light. A golden snitch necklace… --- For the rest of the week Ginny couldn’t keep the smile off her face as she walked around Hogwarts wearing the necklace she’d gotten from her boyfriend. A part of her couldn’t help but enjoy the looks of envy she received from the other girls in her year but a bigger part of her was happy that Harry had put some thought into it. She’d sent him in a message using her new owl”Rowlett she’d named him”and he going to Hogsmeade on the weekend because she had too much homework that was due on that Monday. Of course she’d lied… With a grin she walked up the steps leading to the Potter household, the wards barely registering her as she approached the door. She knocked twice then waited, her left hand coming up to play with the small golden snitch dangling from her necklace. Finally, Harry appeared at the door”sans a top”and blinked in surprise at the sight of her there. “Ginny?” he asked confused. “I thought you weren’t coming over this weekend?” “I lied,” Ginny grinned back as her eyes raked over his upper body. “I thought that I would surprise you, though I think I’m the one in for a surprise.” “…Don’t panic I’ll go put a top on,” Harry shot back with a grin. “Come on in.” “Oh, don’t bother on my account,” Ginny told him as she followed him inside. “I’m enjoying the view.” She made sure to lock the door behind her before following him into the living room where she spotted a few rolls of parchment laid out on the table. A second later he abruptly turned around and kissed her right on the lips, drawing a moan out of her as he did so. Merlin his lips tasted sweet… “I take it you’re happy to see me,” Ginny commented when he finally pulled back. “Very happy it seems,” she added as she could feel him pressing against her naval area. “Is that from me or just waking up?” “Both,” he answered simply with an almost roguish grin. “Really?” she whispered in his ear. “Maybe I should do something about that then.” Harry didn’t bother saying anything, instead simply pulling her back into another kiss. His hands were up a second later and with a flick of his wrist, he wandlessly threw her coat to the side of the room even. Their lips never wavered as they stumbled into the kitchen, the heat between them being something that was all consuming. “Two weeks between visits is too damn long,” Harry almost growled out as Ginny back away across the kitchen. “Then I guess we’ll have to make up for the wait, huh?” Ginny suggested as she back up to the edge of the kitchen table. She slipped a hand under her skirt and a second later her knickers where on the floor. She hefted herself back up onto the table as Harry approached and kissed her again. Ginny bit back a groan as she fell back against the wooden table, her hands coming up to his beck as he rained kissed down on her. Harry reached for his own zipper when he heard a click from the back door causing them both to freeze… “Oh ermm…sorry…,” apologized James Potter as he stood in the doorway carrying a bag of what looked like fruit. “Never mind, I’ll come back later,” he said before dropping the bag on the counter and closing the door. Silence… “…I’m going to kill him one of these days,” Harry spoke with no small amount of annoyance in his voice. “Me too,” Ginny huffed in barely controlled frustration. Two weeks damn it! “Well, that killed the mood,” Harry chuckled sadly. “Raincheck?” she asked him. “Definitely,” he nodded before backing away from her. “I think these are yours,” he said as he picked her knickers off the floor and handed them to her. Yeah… Ginny was just glad they had the rest of the weekend… |
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