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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: 27564; Chapter Total: 1936 |
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Disclaimer: I don’t own Harry Potter Another Marauder’s Sacrifice Happy 44th birthday Harry potter Chapter 7: Date “Hey sorry I’m late I got you these,” Harry smiled over Ginny shoulder she stood in the middle of Hogsmeade she turned around to see him holding flowers. “Don’t worry they will survive until you get back to school,” “You didn’t have to you know,” Ginny smiled taking them off him smelling them. “Yeah, well I thought you would like them,” Harry smiled. “Thank you they are lovely,” Ginny smiled pulling him into her standing on her tiptoe to connect her lips with his all of a sudden there was the sound of a camara taking a picture breaking them apart. “Who is this Mr Potter? Would you like to make a comment,” Rita skeeter asked from not far from them. “Not really,” Harry snapped as she came closer to them, he quickly grabbed Ginny hand and with a pop they were gone. They appeared beside the black lake. “I’m sorry.” Harry slumped down on the grass with a fed-up sigh as Ginny sat beside him. “It not your fault Harry,” Ginny said but he just laughed. “It’s not, believe me it’s not.” “Thanks, you are amazing for understanding my weird life. I know you are the talk of the school I probably should not have kissed you when I did,” Harry said pulling her into his side. “I gather Rose, or your mum told you. It doesn’t bother me I get to be with you it worth it and I really liked that kiss I don’t regret you kissing me,” Ginny smiled kissing him. “Speaking of kissing I do have a bone to pick with,” “Oh yeah what’s that?” Harry smiled for the first time since Hogsmeade. “I told you at the World Cup that you your kissing needed improvement as a joke not realising that was your first kiss,” Ginny said “Yeah, I probably should have mentioned that,” Harry admitted sheepishly. “Yes well, I want to know about you,” Ginny told him. “Like…I don’t know…what was it like being the oldest in the family? I mean I’m the youngest and I love Bill don’t get me wrong, but I don’t know what it would be like if I was the oldest.” “Well, it would be a lot better if Evan didn’t try and prank me every chance he gets,” Harry replied with a grunt. “And Rose can be annoying at times too. Don’t get me wrong I love them and all, but they drive me nuts at times.” “I get it,” Ginny chuckled. “What about you?” Harry asked back. “What’s it like being the youngest?” “Let’s just say I’ve never been more glad that I was born a girl,” Ginny replied with a sigh. “I have six brothers”six! I mean they’re all cool”mostly”but they’ve all done something worthwhile, and I know Ron hates being compared to the rest of them.” That he could understand… “I know Evan and Rose don’t like being compared to me. But I think they’ve gotten used to the fame at this point,” Harry mused. They sat there by the lake talking and laughing. A few of the Mermen waved at them from the water for a bit before taking off back underwater after they waved back. After an hour Ginny finally asked the question, she’d been wondering for a while. “So have you got any idea what you want to do now?” Ginny asked him. “I mean with Tom gone and all.” “Well, I managed to get a job at the Hogs Head,” Harry replied with a shrug. “It’s nice and Aberforth seems to like me at least. As for what I plan to do later, I honestly don’t know at this point.” His whole life he’d been hiding and learning as much as he could because he knew that one day Voldemort would be coming after him. Now that he was dead and the war over, he was still trying to figure out what he wanted to do with his life now. “I’m sure you’ll think of something,” Ginny said with a smile. It wasn’t like he didn’t have options after all, not after defeating the most feared Dark Lord of the last hundred years. Harry looked a bit sheepish for a moment before nodding, his cheeks turning a bit red. “…Did you want to go back?” Harry asked her after a moment. “Skeeter should have left by now…” Most reporters did when he Apparated away from them the few times they’d caught him around though thankfully they mostly kept clear of the Potter House thanks to the wards around the place. “Oh, here they come little Gin-Gin and her little boyfriend we heard from mum ever so excited she was,” Fred said as leaned on the counter he was stood behind. “Oh, shut Freddie,” Ginny glared as they walked further into the shop. “Where’s your twit sorry I mean twin.” “I heard the word twit I thought you must have arrived Gin-Gin,” George said appearing out of now were. “Don’t mind us we are just looking around,” Ginny said throwing her brothers the death glare that would have struck the nose off Voldemort if he had. “Oh, we don’t mind and if you see anything we will give you the sister discount twenty present off,” George said sliding on the ladder. “Sister discount huh?” Ginny deadpanned. “So, what’s the brother discount?” “Well, if Ron comes in we’re going to make him pay extra,” Fred answered with a grin. “Hey Harry, how about a fake wand?” “For a fair and reasonable price,” George added with a chuckle. “In other words you’ll pay a bit extra too,” Fred told him. “But I’m not your brother,” Harry responded confused. “Yet,” Fred grinned back at him. “Isn’t that right, Gin-Gin?” Ginny’s face reddened a bit as she caught the twins laughing to themselves and sent them a glare that would make Voldemort melt. Harry was blushing as well though if she was honest with herself, she wasn’t opposed to the idea. He was handsome and all, but this was their first date. Harry was a long way from becoming their brother-in-law, and she certainly wasn’t anywhere near ready to get married. “Oh, shut it you two,” Ginny glared back at the pair of them. “Lighten up Gin-Gin, we’re only joking,” George waved off her glare. Right… Time to change the subject before she started hexing her teasing brothers… “What are those?” Harry asked as they came to little fluff ball in a glass case. “They are Pygmy Puff I have always wanted one then my brothers got them in and I never got around to getting one,” Ginny explained standing looking In the glass case. “What one doyou want?” Harry asked looking at them then at Ginny. “No, it fine I didn’t mean for you to buy me one,” Ginny said with a sigh. “Gin, what one do you want?” Harry asked again she just shook her head. “I’m not moving until you pick your puff ball.” “The little pink one,” Ginny pointed before signal for her brother to come over telling him what she wanted. He took it over to the till before putting it though. “That will be six gallons,” George said. “What the full price?” Harry questioned “It’s fine, they are knocking money off,” Ginny said “Full price?” Harry questioned again. “Okay ten gallons,” George said quickly. “But since she’s our favourite sister.” “Only sister really,” Fred added with a grin. “We’ve knocked it down to six galleons,” George finished as he winked at the pair of them. “Here you go,” Harry said as he handed over the full money. “This is ten galleons,” George said as he looked over the coins. “Very observant of you,” Harry said back with a grin. “We can’t take this,” Fred told him looking a bit unsure. “Yes, you can, and you will,” Harry responded simply. “It’s fine.” Ginny’s smile’s widened as she picked the Pygmy Puff off the counter and held it in her arms. It was a very bright pink and fluffy appearing to literally be a ball of fur with an even smaller body giving it the appearance of a miniature Puffskein. “It’s perfect,” Ginny commented as she placed it on her shoulder. “I think I’ll call you Arnold.” “Why Arnold?” Harry asked surprised. “What’s wrong with Arnold?” Ginny asked back with a raised eyebrow. “Nothing’s wrong with it I was just wondering,” Harry shrugged in response. “Ginny’s got a lot of names that she’s come out with over the years,” Fred said to the lone Potter in the room. “She named our brother Ron’s owl Pidwidgeon because she thought it was cute.” “Really?” Harry blinked in surprise. “Come on Arnold,” Ginny said to the Puff on her shoulder. “You’re coming back with me,” she turned and headed for the door. “I’ll see you both later Fred, George. Try not to burn the village down or anything or I’ll tell mum.” “No promises!” George called out after them. “Have fun you two!” Fred added. “But try not to have too much fun.” Harry’s face felt like it was on fire as they left the Weasley shop, jogging a bit to catch up with Ginny. Her own face was a bit red as she tried not too look at him too closely. “Sorry about them,” Ginny apologised. “They mean well but they can be a little…” “It’s fine,” Harry told her as he looked around at the street. “…Are you thirsty?” Ginny asked him after a moment of silence. “Yeah,” Harry nodded eagerly. “The Broomsticks?” she mused. “Let’s go,” he agreed. She led him through the village, dodging the people that were milling about and entered the pub they had come to know as the Three Broomsticks. Ginny grabbed a seat in one of the booths at the back and Harry walked over to the bar. He came over to the table a few minutes later and sat down, placing down a pair of butterbeers on it. “Thanks,” Ginny said as she took a sip from her bottle. “I needed this.” “My legs are killing me from all that walking,” Harry agreed as he took a gulp of his own drink. “Oh?” Ginny uttered as she glanced across at him. “So, you’re too tired to continue?” she asked as she seemed to snuggle up beside him. “I’m not that knackered,” Harry replied as he wrapped an arm around her. “This is rather comfortable.” “I’m glad you approve,” Ginny smirked back as she leaned in and rested her head on her shoulder. “You’re rather comfy yourself, Harry Potter.” Harry could feel his stomach doing cartwheels at this point with her half pressed against him and it took a herculean effort to look down at his face. She was so close, and her lips were right there. What did they taste like? He leaned down to kiss her… “Oh, hey you two,” James Potter spoke up in surprise as he seemingly appeared beside the table. Ginny blushed slightly as she seemed to skirt away from Harry who seemed to jump in surprise. He looked up and spotted his farther, not sure whether to curse him where he stood or not. “Dad! What are you doing here?!” Harry yelped with a glare. “Sorry I didn’t mean to interrupt,” James said quickly with a grin. “I just saw you two over here and thought I’d say hello.” “Hello Professor Potter,” Ginny said with a small nod trying to appear as innocent as possible. It was something she had trouble doing since she was on a date with the man’s son and her teacher knew it. Awkward… “Is mum here too?” Harry asked him as he looked around the pub. “Yeah, she’s at a table upstairs,” James answered with a grin. “I just came down get some food and drink for us.” “Say hello to mum for me,” Harry said as he took another drink. “I will,” James grinned back. “I’ll see you both later,” he said with a wave as he walked away. He was going to have fun explaining to Lily about them both grabbing a booth together and almost kissing. Though he wasn’t sure if Lily will be mad that they were about to snog in the middle of Three Broomsticks or the fact that James interrupted them. Probably both… “…Do you want to get out of here?” Harry asked after gulping down the last of his drink. “Yes please,” Ginny said as she too down the last of her bottle. “No offence but I see enough of your parents in class.” “None taken,” Harry said as they got up from their seats. They made their way back to the door and left the pub behind, walking back out into the village. Once outside Ginny grinned as she took Harry’s arm and dragged him through the streets towards Honeydukes, the local chocolate shop. “This way,” Ginny smirked as she led them inside. “You have got to try this.” The shop was busy, but they managed to make their way through the crowd and reach where the people could sample the chocolate. Ginny grinned as she took one of the sweet on the counter and handed it to Harry. “Dare I ask what this is?” Harry inquired giving the sweet a look. “Just try it,” Ginny told him. Harry looked between her face and the sweet for a moment before eating it. One gulp and it was gone followed by a burning sensation in his ears. Steam seemed to burst out of his ears as he tried not to cough. Eventually after a few seconds it stopped but Ginny was openly laughing at him now. “That was mean,” Harry said with a grin before grabbing another sweet. “You try one,” he said as he handed it to her. “Fine by me,” Ginny said before she tossed it into her mouth. She tried to speak but all that came out was a quacking noise you would expect to hear from a duck. Harry laughed as he saw her face turn slightly red. This time Ginny grabbed a sweet and threw it right into Harry’s laughing mouth. He choked for a second before swallowing it and suddenly started snorting like a pig. “We really need to get some of these,” Ginny told him. “I’m buying so grab whatever you fancy,” Harry said clearly as he picked up a couple of bags filled with sweets. They grabbed a few more bags of the various sweets they wanted and left the shop after paying. Harry had swallowed another one as they made their way down the street and was roaring like a lion much to Ginny’s amusement. “Oh yeah you definitely would have been in Gryffindor if you’d gone to Hogwarts,” she commented. “I can tell my brothers would have loved you if you came to class sounding like that.” “Thanks,” Harry said with a smile as they came to a stop. “I should probably be heading back,” Ginny told him. “I had a lot of fun today”though I think we could have done without Skeeter showing up…” “Sorry about that,” Harry apologized. “Do you want to do this again next weekend?” “Definitely,” she replied with a smirk. “But before that,” she leaned up and gave him a kiss on the lips causing him to jolt in surprise. “Strawberry huh? I wouldn’t have guess,” she commented before turning away. “Huh what?” Harry blinked in shock. “Ginny?” “I’ll see you later Harry,” she smirked over her shoulder as she walked away. Harry watched her go for once utterly flabbergasted with a wide grin on his face that would simply not disappear. After she disappeared, he turned around and started walking home, his mind on the kiss. It wasn’t until he got home and collapsed on his bed that he started to chuckle to himself. Merlin she knew how to surprise him… |
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