First term was over, it was Christmas already, by some coincidence, Remus and Sirius suggested Harry spend it at Hogwarts, so he got to spend it with the Weasleys. He went all out that year for presents.
He gave Ron a signed Chudley Cannons jersey that Sirius was able to get. He gave Hermione wizard's candy disguised as pills. He gave the twins Nimbus two thousands. He gave Sirius a copy of a photo album of him and James he was able to get that from his memories. He gave Remus splash potions of sleeping draught for Sirius to throw at his wolf form so he could somehow rest. He gave Percy a meet and greet ticket with the Minister of Magic. He gave Mr. Weasley screwdrivers and screws. He gave Mrs. Weasley an expensive knitting kit. He gave Dumbledore a dozen pair of wollen socks, Hagrid a firefox and Mcgonagall a poster signed by all the members of Puddlemore United. Last but definitely the sweetest, he gave Ginny a record player, a copy of their wedding songs, Wonderwall by Oasis and Can you feel the love tonight? by Elton John(developed by memory since it didn't exist yet.), and an assortment of her favortie flowers all in white, their wedding color. It might've been an expensive list, but the his vault was swimming in galleons, that doesn't even include the whole Potter vault of several generations that he would inherit when he turned 17.
The least you could say was that he was thanked over and over again no matter how much Harry said it was alright.
He in return received the usual hand-knitted sweater from Mrs Weasley and a joint gift with Mr. Weasley of sweets, a book from Hermione, a flute from Hagrid and an Invisibility cloak he was sure he has gotten fron Dumbledore. Ginny gave him a necklace, one that oddly looked like the one he gave her before in sixth year. It was their promise necklace, they removed it during their wedding day as the promise was already fulfilled, beside it a note read :
Harry,
Remember these? I managed to hold on to both of them, I was helping my mum with laundry and found them. Our previous promise was that 'we'll find a way together again' how about we change that too 'we'll fight together again'. Thank you for the Christmas gift! Bill walked into my room and asked what kind of torture music was I playing! Can you believe him? Funny that he was actually the one to recommend it in the future, anways I love you and miss you, Merry Christmas Blackboard-haired, fresh pickled toad-eyed Dark Lord Conqueror.
- Ginny Weasley (P)
He shook his head and smiled at the letter, promising to keep his promise. He folded the letter and pocketed it. He patted the pocket on his shirt close to to heart where her letter lay. He stood up to check the reactions of his friends, more so family.
He peered into to the common room to see the twins staring at two brooms, mouths wide and agape. Harry skipped on the last landing, when he did so, he was engulfed in an ocean of ginger. All the Weasleys thanked again and again until they entered the great hall.
It never failed to astound him during christmas, with the tweleve christmas tress and gandalfs around about. He was examining the hall with a soft smile until his green eyes met a pair of steel gray and hazel across the hall.
"PADFOOT..MOONY!" he yelled as he excitedly ran over to his father figures with a bright smile on his face. The teachers snorted at the nickname, knowing all too well the people behind it. He engulfed them both in a bone crushing hug and chanted the seasonal greetings to each other.
"Hey Prongslette.." Sirius greeted, beaming, you could also hear Mcgonagall groan at the nickname behind him.
"What are you and Remus doing here?" Harry asked, an eyebrow quirked. His godfather grinned and his favorite werewolf smirked.
"Moony and I were gonna spend the Christmas at Dromeda's. The Weasleys asked if Ginny could stay with us, we accepted of course, Ginny wanted to stay at Hogwarts though, so we asked Dumbledore and when we told her as a joke she couldn't, she threatened to Bat-Bogey us, didn't believe her at first but when I told her she could write a whole diary on how much she loves the library, she Bat-Bogeyed me. I swear it hurt, imagine if she got a bloody wand." he replied. Harry nodded, he couldn't blame her, Sirius unknowingly touched a nerve with the diary thing. Remus then slid over to side to reveal Ginny who was smiling a little guiltily at Sirius, hands behind her back.
Harry's eyes lit up like a kid who was told could have extra dessert. He took one big step forward and braced her in a hug, knowing full well he couldn't kiss her. He lifted her up and spun her around, both giggling, disregarding the reminiscent smile of the professors who were reminded of two certain Heads.
Sirius muttered lowly, only for Remus to hear, "Last time I saw someone hug someone else like that was when James finally got to see Lily after four months because of an Order mission." The werewolf chuckled and only nodded his head as he joined Sirius who was smiling at Harry and Ginny, said pair were already making their way to the Gryffindor table forgetting the two adults who didn't mind. Like father, like son anyways.
The Weasleys marched to the Gryffindor table, all their heads tilted to the side to see their sister, seated beside Harry. The two were talking and laughing with each other as if they were the only people in the world.
"Hey Ginny, what're you doing here?" Ron asked as he took a seat beside her.
"What can't I visit my favorite brother?" she asked smirking in her goblet of pumpkin juice at her siblings' intrigued expressions.
"And who-" said Fred.
"-might that be?" finished George. The brothers all sat on the edges of their seats as Harry held in a laugh, knowing full well her answer.
"Harry of course!" she grinned cheekily, chucking herself underneath Harry's arm. Her brothers pouted, she giggled. She swore she heard Percy mutter, "bloody boyfriend more like" and judging by Harry's pink tinted cheeks he heard it too.
That's one of the things she loved about him, he was always modest and never full of himself. Technically they were already married, but he still had the involuntary ability to blush. Bloody blush.
Breakfast continued on with the twins cracking jokes and everyone laughing. Ginny abrutly stood up and locked eyes with Harry, she motioned with her head the way out the hall to signal she wanted to talk in private. Harry nodded.
Once out of the great hall, Ginny told him they would go to the room of requirement first to discuss some things, as it was the safest place to discuss, even with Dumbledore's several ears.
Harry and Ginny made it to the seventh floor corridor. After she looked both ways for any prying eyes, she paced the blank wall across the tapestry of Barnabas the Barmy three times, making a huge mahogany double door appear.
They stepped through and was met by the familiar essence of the Gryffindor common room, Red plush couches and a roaring fire. They sat on one couch, Ginny on Harry's lap. Harry swiftly kissed her lips before grinning, "I can't wait ti'll I could do that in public without being dubbed as 'too young'" he said, laughing after.
Ginny chuckled a bit before turning the mood serious, "Harry..I think we should tell Remus and Sirius..." she spoke, nervously figeting on her place on his lap. "Why?" he asked turning her to face him. She sighed before rubbing her eyes with the heel of her palm, "Sirius caught me reading a book about horcruxes in the library..he might've already told Remus and they might get suspicious. I know not many people know horcruxes but given Sirius' family he might know and I dont want them to lose trust in me and they might turn me in and-", before she could continue, Harry silenced her with a kiss, he brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and grabbed her jaw, "As much as I love it when you ramble, we have nothing to worry about, we'll tell them this summer I promise.." he told her while resting his forehead on hers after kissing her forehead.
She rested her head on his shoulder, nuzzling her face in his neck. "Thank you..I have no idea what I did to deserve you.." she whispered. Harry chuckled before replying, "It's the other way more like.." he said, grabbing and squeezing her nose affectionately.
"Whatever, dork" she murmured before blowing a raspberry in his neck making him burst out laughing.
"GINNY!" he cried wipping the tears of laughter that ran his cheeks as he chased after the small red-head through the halls of Hogwarts. They passed by wandering students who stayed at school for the holidays, shouting apologies.
Face palming, he instead casted a spell to slow her down, "Aresto Momentum!" he yelled, hitting her. She groaned as her speed was reduced to silts and Harry catching up to her.
"Now what should we do to Miss Weasley today?" he spoke, rubbing his chin, putting on a thoughtful look.
Harry smirked as the perfect spell came in his mind, he cleared his throat and pointed his wand at her, "Rictusempra!" he whispered. He laughed at the laughing figure of Ginny who tried to furiously undo the Charm wandlessly. Harry has always been better at the wandless magic and Ginny at the non verbal.
He spoke too soon though, she was able to screw herself out of her situation and hit Harry with an expelliarmus he easily deflected. He tutted her, "Now, now, Gin, you're using my signature spell against me?" he said while putting on a disappointed face. She pouted and enhanced her bottom lip, completely hiding her top lip. He quickly kissed her pouted lip that if you blinked, you could've missed it.
But Dumbledore didn't.
He was intrigued.
Sure, he would roam the halls under a powerful disillusion charm for things he could gossip about, couples he could place a bet for and problems, more so the prior two but the last still counts.
What he didn't expect to see was the boy-who-lived whom his professors have praised profusely for his magical abilities kiss Ginny Weasley.
It's either they were really truly inlove,
or
they weren't who you thought they were.
AUTHOR'S NOTE :
Daddy Dumbly's getting involved
-im so sorry that sounded weird
Anyways..
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-Messrs toe-rag