ALWAYS (Hinny)

Chapter 21 : They Don't Have To Know

Each day was a new level of suffering. I couldn't smile. I couldn't be happy. It was like half of me was missing. The half that used to make me happy, it was gone.

"Don't worry.." Hermione told me as we were walking to DADA that Friday morning. I had left the Hospital wing the day before and Hermione had brought me the homework every day."You will see him tomorrow. Only one day."

I nodded. I could do it.

"One day.." I said to myself.

We entered the DADA classroom, and sat together.

"Okay Good morning class. So today is the big day. We are going to... perform the patronus charm."

There were happy whispers. I sighed. I had miss the all week. I didn't know how to perform it.

"So, who wants to tell me how to produce a patronus? Miss Granger? "

"You have to think of the most powerful happy memory you've got, and sat "expecto patronum""

"Very good. Five points to Gryffindor. Now pair up and practise."

Hermione and I paired up and began. Hermione did it after two attempts. I tried. I pulled out my wand, and searched a happy memory. I couldn't find one though.

"What exactly is a happy memory?"

"Uh.. its a memory that makes you smile just at the thought of it...something that means everything."

"Oh.. but.. thinking about it.. it hurts .."

"Then it's not a happy memory.."

"It is.."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah.. it's about Harry..."

"Than why does it make you sad.."

"Because I miss him. And I hate myself. I'm so pathetic."

"I dont think so. This seems quite serious to me.."

"I'm pathetic."

"You are not.. "

"Yeah." I said so we wouldn't talk again. I tried to produce a patronus but it never worked.

"Don't worry, Miss Weasley," Perrin said. "You will try again on Monday."

I gave up when the bell rang. I sighed and took my bag. I was about to leave with Hermione and the girls when a little owl appeared at the window. The bird flew to us when I opened the window.

I took the letter and recognize Ron's handwritting. I opened it quickly and read it.

"Hello Hermione, Hey Ginny.
We are doing well. Just to tell you Harry and I managed to have to the right to go back here this evening. We will be here at 9. Can't wait. Miss you Hermione.
Hope you are better Ginny.
See ya."

I smiled. I couldnt wait to see him. Harry of course. Hermione, who had been reading over my shoulder, smiled to herself.

"Why are they coming back sooner than expected?"

"Oh. Long story."

It suddenly hit me.

"Hope you are better Ginny. You told them!"

"Well... Ron told us about Harry so.."

"Yeah. Okay. But won't they think it's strange?"

"Don't we all do?"

I sighed. This was completely mad. But I was too happy that they were coming back sooner that I didn't thought too much about that.

***

The day passed slowly. I was so excited to see him. It was now dinner and I didn't eat. I wanted the minutes to be seconds. I sighed.

"It's 8:09." Hermione said patiently.

"Thanks."

"We should go back to the common room." Laliah proposed. We all nodded and walked out of the great hall.

My mind wandered. All my thoughts were about the same damn person. My belly was hurting from all my excitement. I was shaking.

The girls were talking but I wasn't listening to them. We were nearly at the common room when something finally caught my attention.

"GINNY!" I would have recognize that voice in a million.

I turned around quicker than anyone could and spotted him. He had stopped a few metres away from me. I was mesmerized by him. Oh gosh. I couldn't stop myself. I ran to him and nearly fell into his arms. He caught me. Everything seemed to be beautiful again. I smiled for the first time in two weeks. His scent, his arms, everything. "Harry.." I sighed.

"I missed you so much." He just said. I lifted my head from his chest and looked him in the eyes. That emerald colour.... "Harry.." I said again. He nodded.

"Yeah.. are you alright?" He asked worryingly.

"I'm okay now... you?"

"Never better." He said.

"Guys.. We are... going.." I vaguely heard Hermione say. I nodded thoughtlessly, and so did Harry. We just looked at each other for a few minutes. I was finally feeling complete.

"Harry.." I said again, but he cut me off. His lips crashed onto mines. I fell into oblivion. I instantly ran my fingers through his hair. His tongue asked for entrance and I immediately accepted. He was holding me tightly against him. We walked to the nearest desert corridor kissing passionately. He pushed me against the wall and we broke apart slowly.

"I can't believe it..." he said.

"I felt awful just minutes ago.. and now... everythings back to normal..." I added.

"That's crazy..."

"Its so strange..." I agreed. "I was depressed to death... and now I'm just... perfect.."

"Why did that happen?"

"Did it happened to you?"

"I wanted to die." He said calmly.

"Me too. I was so pathetic! I hate myself."

"That's over." He said kissing my nose.

"Harry?"

"Yeah?" He said planting kisses down my jaw.

"What are we?"

He stopped kissing me and looked up, right into my eyes. I felt a little frustrated when he stopped but didn't say anything as it was my fault.

He sighed.

"I don't... I don't know..."

"Oh.." I said. I couldn't hide the disappointment."You.. you don't want to be.. I mean.."

"Gin of course I'd love to be with you... but..."

"But what?" I asked.

"That would put you in danger.."

"I don't care!"

"I do! You lost your memories because you were my girlfriend.. they wouldn't think twice before torturing you.. or... killing you.." he said, shivering at the thought.

"Harry.." I said, as my hand caressed his cheek.

"Gin.."

I wanted to kiss him so badly.

"They don't have to know.. I don't care about the others."

His eyes seemed to glow in agreement. He didn't say anything, but I understood him. I slowly leaned in, kissed him lightly on the lips. His hands ran in my hair, and I was in heaven.

At this moment I didn't know what was next to come, but I knew who I was. Without him, I was nothing. He was and will always be everything I need.