"I'm Just Me": A Ginny Weasley FanFic Book 1

Chapter 23

"Well? Do I look alright?" I asked.
My dad grinned.
"You look beautiful." He said.
I rolled my eyes.
"Dad, your supposed to say that. I'm being serious."

"Last time I checked, I was Sirius thank you very much," replied Sirius smirking.

"Oh Merlin forbid!!" I cried. "I just want to know how the bloody hell I look!"

"Language Ginevra!" My father warned.

I sighed hugely.

"Ginny. You do look really really pretty." I turned and saw Harry coming down the stairs.

I willed myself not to blush, and I guess I succeeded.

"Er, it's almost 4. We-we should leave." I told Dad.

"Of course." My dad replied.

"Wait, one more thing" George and Fred chorused.

"If he hurts our baby sis, you come to US.* Understand?"

I shrugged and grabbed onto Dad's arm. I felt the unpleasent sensation of being squeezed through a miniature straw.

After it was over, Dad gave me a hug being careful of his bandages. Technically, he wasn't allowed to Apparate, but what Mum didn't lnow wouldn't hurt her.

"Have fun sweetie. Remus will pick you up in a few hours, alright?"

I nodded and headed to Floreans'. Michael was already there, looking pretty handsome.

Michael's muddy green eyes and dark hair were a girl's main affection for him. He was dressed in a dark blue button down with khaki colored pants.

He looked up and grinned when he saw me.

"Ginny, hello. How are you?" He asked.
I smiled. He really was nice.
"Fine. And yourself?" I answered.
"Great. Listen, I noticed you left early, or I would have asked you out earlier. Anything up?" He asked. He seemed concerned but also kind of pushy.

"Family stuff. All good now." I shrugged. Harry has a bad reputation already. No way am I makimg it worse!

"What happened, exactly?" Michael pressed.

He is starting to shred my last nerve.

"Er,-" I started.

"What would you kids like?" Asked Florean coming up behind us.

"Um. A strawberry float please." Said Michael.
"I'd like a lemon ice." I requested.

He left with our orders.

"So Ginny. I heard you and Harry Potter are close?" He said casually.

"Yeah. But, he is just my brother's best mate. That's all. Really." I said.

He sighed.
"Ginny. I really like you. I mean, really. That letter I sent? Actuallyb that wasn't me. It was my little brother. I didn't know about it till today. I hope it didn't startle you or anything." He said.

"Ohhh. It makes sense now. Michael, I really like you too." I replied blushing.

"Do you think we can. I dunno, go steady?" He asked.

"Oh Michael. You are amazing, but I'm not really sure. Can do sleep on it?" I asked.

"Take your time." He said smiling at me.

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3rd Person POV
Ginny and Michael have a lot of fun that day. Once their ice cream orders come, Ginny accidentally spills hers all over the table.

"Oh gosh. I am so sorry. Here, I'll get some napkins and-"

"Hey, it okay. It happens. And I will clean up." He said cutting across her.

"Thank you. I think I got your shirt dirty though." Ginny said pointing at the chest of his button down.

Michael looked down and saw the lemon ice stuck to his shirt.
He stuck his finger in it and brought it to his lips.

"Good flavor Ginny. That tastes great. Er. Would you like to try a bit of mine?" Michael asked, heat creeping fron his throat to the very roots of his hair.

Ginny laughed. "Sure. Florean has great ice cream floats."

Michael gave Ginny a spoon.

"Thanks....Yum! Michael, good choice!" Ginny said.

Michael smiled.
"Wanna switch?" He asked.

"Yeah!" Ginny grinned.

Ginny hadn't been expecting to enjoy this date like she was. Michael was really sweet. She could remember back at Hogwarts when Michael and his group of friends would walk past Ginny, Lexi, Cora and Rose, with most of the boys nudging Michael as he said hello.

"Earth to Ginny? Ginny? Are you okay? Ginny!" Michael called, waving his hand over her face.

Ginny shook herself from her thoughts.

"Sorry. Just thinking. About things. Hey Michael. Can I ask you something?" Ginny said.

"Of course! Whatever you want." He smiled at hee.

"Do you believe me when I say that Voldemort's back?" Ginny forgot that Michael was probably one of those who NEVER called his name.

Michael jumped, and the napkin dispenser flew to the ground.

"Sorry, sorry." Michael said hurriedly trying to pick them off the floor quickly enough so that they could still be of use.

"Whoops. I forgot you didn't like to say his name." Ginny blushed.

"I don't, but why do you?" He inquired.

"Michael. The guy's 16-year old self possessed me when I was 11. Any fear I had for saying his name ended then and there." Ginny said matter of factly.

Michael chuckled.
"Of course. That' s ri-whoa! Look at the time!" He exclaimed.

Ginny looked down at her watch and saw it was time to go. Already. She had been having so much fun, she lost track of time.

"Ginny. This was amazing. Thanks for letting me take you out." He gave her a quick hug.

"Thanks Michael. I will text you with my answer. Okay?" She looked into his eyes. But she was startled to see envy.

"Michael?" She asked.

"Ginny!" Called someone. (Lol, this autocorrected to Romeo)

"Harry? Where's Remus?" She asked, completely surprised.

"He went to find chocalate. Oh hey Michael how are you?" He asked.

"Fine, thanks. I dont mean to be rude or anthing, but I must go." He said formally.

"Um. Okay. Bye."

Harry turned to Ginny after Michael disappeared.

"What was that all about? He looked like he wanted to punch someone."

Ginny didn't want to tell him ot was him, so she said "family emergency. He's worried. Dont take it personally." She lied smoothly.

"Ah. Ginny. How was it?" Remus said coming up behind Hinny.

"Great. Thanks for bringing me back." She said smiling.

"No problem. Might want to grip onto my hand. I take it you don't like Side-Along Apparition?" Remus stuffed a few big bars of chocolate so chocolatey, that Ginny could smell its creamy flavor.

"Not even a bit." She said.

"Alright. Harry, hold onto Ginny's other hand." Although Harry didn't see, Remus smirked at Ginny.

She rolled her eyes and grabbed Harry's hand, trying to ignore the butterflies in her stomach that had just started flying again.

Whoosh!

And they were gone.

Don't worry they will go back to Hogwarts in either the next chapter or the one after that.
Xx Clara