Helpless (A H/G fic) - FINISHED!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 9:53 am

This is so excellent....I so cannot wait until they get to the ball <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)">

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 9:57 am

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Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 11:35 am

I love this story <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> please post more of it

Post by **bistyboo1974** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 7:19 pm

Chapter Fifteen Arm in arm, the couples promenaded from the entrance hall into the Great Hall, which had been transformed into a glittering, enchanted wonderland of magical snowflakes. Evergreen trees were decorated with icicles and entwined with garlands of frost. Silver cherubs fluttered atop the Christmas trees, dusting the floor below with soft flurries of snow. Once again, the regular dining tables were gone and in their places were the round ones from the previous year, which seated about a dozen students. Ron, Hermione, Harry and Ginny found the table where Seamus, Dean and Neville had taken seats with their dates. “Wonder if they got the Weird Sisters to play again this year,” said Seamus, looking at the platform that had been set up at the end of the hall, presumably for musicians. “I haven’t heard,” said Lavender, “but I wouldn’t mind if they booked them again. They’re really fantastic.” Parvati and Padma nodded in agreement. “Suppose we should have a look at our menus?” said Neville, a little nervously. He glanced over to Padma. She was busy smoothing the creases in her fancy, teal dress robes, which were embroidered with intricate little flowers and accented with tiny sequins that twinkled like miniature Swaravski crystals. Padma nodded her consent and the rest of the table followed suit by opening their menus after she did – then they pronounced their orders to the silver plates set before them and watched as their meals appeared out of nowhere. After the last remnants of plum pudding and mince pie were magically cleared away, the mystery of the musical entertainment was solved. A group of musicians were taking positions on the stage, each holding an instrument and each, to Harry’s great surprise, accompanied by an animal. “Ooohhh,” said Parvati in a delighted sort of voice. “It’s Menagerie! They’re excellent!” She grabbed Dean by the hand, all but dragging him onto the dance floor – though, Harry noted, Dean didn’t seem very upset at being under Parvati’s control. Under the weight of Padma’s stare, Neville caved in and, in a squeaky voice, asked her to dance. Seamus and Lavender followed them onto the dance floor, leaving Ron, Hermione, Harry and Ginny alone at the table with their crystal goblets of butterbeer. The lead singer of Menagerie, who had a yellow songbird perched on her shoulder, sang as her band mates accompanied her. She wore a burgundy beret and black robes with billowy sleeves. She had rings on all of her fingers and bangles on both of her wrists. Harry watched the band as he mustered the nerve to ask Ginny to dance. The song was over. Harry watched as Padma limped off the dance floor, followed by Neville, who was looking extremely sheepish. As the first chords of the next song – a ballad – began, Harry leaned toward Ginny and asked in an undertone, “If I promise not to trample your toes, would you care to have a dance?” Ginny grinned as she glanced over at Padma, who had pulled off one of her crystal-studded slippers and was massaging her foot and cringing slightly. “Of course I’d like to have a dance,” said Ginny, looking back a Harry. “I thought you’d never ask.” Harry held out his hand, trying very hard to keep it from shaking. He led Ginny to the dance floor and put his other hand at her waist. The soft velvet of her dress robes felt pleasant under the touch of his fingers – her warm hand felt quite at home nestled in his own as they slowly began to rotate around among the other dancers. “You're not that bad,” said Ginny, smiling at Harry as they danced. Harry had been too busy savoring her being so close to him to have concerned himself with his dancing prowess, but now that she had mentioned it, he realized he hadn’t trodden her feet to a pulp. Not that he would be taking home any prizes for his dancing ability, but he felt it was a good to know that she was safe from bruised toes while she was with him. He smiled back at her and suddenly felt bold enough to pull her in a little closer – after all, the dance floor had begun to crowd with more couples, Ron and Hermione being among them. Apparently feeling bold herself, Ginny leaned her head against his shoulder in response to Harry’s shift. Harry listened to the music as it throbbed in time with the beating of Ginny’s heart against his chest. And then the ballad ended. Harry reluctantly stepped back and looked at Ginny, whose face had flushed crimson. “You’re not a bad dancer at all,” she said in a low voice. ********************************************** Author's Note: The whole listening to the music as it throbbed in time to the beating of her heart thing was inspired by a Duran Duran song. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... rassed.gif ALT=":o"> My '80's self is revealed! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ns/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> The song, if memory serves, is called The Chauffer. ***** Look for more tomorrow -- my eleven year old nephew has a holiday concert this evening and I must be a good Aunt and attend! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> <div style="text-align:center">"Never trust anything that can think for itself, if you can't see where it keeps its brain." - Arthur Weasley</div> <div style="text-align:center">"D'you think we've got nothing better to do in Potions than listen to Snape?" - Ron to Hermione</div> <div style="text-align:center">"Make way for the Heir of Slytherin, seriously evil wizard coming through...." - Fred & George</div> <div style="text-align:center">"Yeah, he's off to the Chamber of Secrets for a cup of tea with his fanged servant." - George about Harry.</div> <div style="text-align:center">"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." - Prof. Dumbledore</div> <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/07 ... </div> Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub129.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsr ... boo1974</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://www.i2k.com/~svderark/lexicon/shield_05[1].jpg" BORDER=0> at: 12/3/02 8:30:57 pm

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Dec 03, 2002 8:12 pm

Bravo!!! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> How come I don't remember anything so sweet like that happening at my school dances? <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... scared.gif ALT=":rolleyes"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"> Ah... this is so much better than real life! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... n_anim.gif ALT=":grin"> You're such a good auntie - hope the nephew has a great time! -Col. <div style="text-align:center">Malee's Sidekick aka Colonel Threadkiller <img src="http://photo.msn.s8.com/MS8zLzEwMzU3MDA ...  ”Open Up My Head And Let Me Out!” <img src="http://photo.msn.s8.com/MS8zLzEwMzU3MDA ...  Vive La Roswell FanFic!!! AtO is so cool, she makes anything look easy! <a href="http://www.roswell-orbs.com"><img src="http://www.roswell-orbs.com/images/BANN ... </a></div>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub129.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsr ... 41steps</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://mail.typicalsituations.com/email ... olleen.gif" BORDER=0> at: 12/3/02 6:12:54 pm

Post by **bistyboo1974** » Wed Dec 04, 2002 8:30 pm

Chapter Sixteen Ginny would have loved to reserve all of the slots on her dance card for Harry alone, but both Fred and George had managed to wheedle her into taking turns dancing with them. She quickly learned their interest in dancing with their younger sister wasn’t out of brotherly love – it was more out of wanting to get in a few taunts about coming to the ball with Harry. Ginny didn’t care – it’s what Fred and George did. And they could make all the jokes they wanted. Ginny knew it wasn’t a joke that Harry had asked her to the ball. She saw the way he looked at her now – not as if she were the sweet little sister of his best friend and not as if she were just a silly little girl. No, he looked at her from a new angle now and Ginny liked it. George bowed in a mocking sort of way as their dance ended and Ginny smirked at him, giving him a mock curtsy in return. He escorted her back to the table, where Harry sat waiting for her with Ron – Hermione had gone to dance with Fred. “She’s all yours, Harry,” said George, winking impishly at him. Ginny scowled a look that said “get lost” to him. Hermione returned with Fred and he was giving Ron a mischievous look that nearly matched that of his twin brother. “C’mon, Hermione,” said Ron, glaring at the twins. “Let’s go dance before George decides to show off his dancing expertise for you, too.” Fred and George exploded into a fit of laughter and wandered off to find their own dates. Ron led Hermione to the dance floor and Harry looked over to Ginny. “Do you want to dance again?” he asked. “Hmm,” said Ginny, glancing out to the crowded dance floor. “I don’t think so. It’s getting rather stuffy in here – maybe we could go out for some air.” Ginny noticed an odd look come over Harry’s face – she wasn’t sure how to read it - nervousness, perhaps? She hoped it wasn’t revulsion at the prospect of wandering the gardens with her. “All right,” said Harry hoarsely. “We can go out for some air – if you want.” ***** Ginny hadn’t wandered outside the castle the previous year – after an evening of having her feet flattened by Neville, she was accompanied by him back to the common room at midnight and there they bid each other goodnight. He was very courteous and gentlemanly – and she was thankful he didn’t try to kiss her at the end of the evening. If he would have, it would have been her first kiss. She knew it was silly, but for the past few years, she had dreamed of what her first kiss would be like and, though Neville Longbottom was a wonderful person, he was not the one she envisioned doing the kissing. As she and Harry walked under a canopy of frosted ivy lit with multitudes of fairy lights, she began to rub her hands together to warm them. The frost and the snow out in the gardens weren’t enchanted – they were quite real and quite chilly. Harry seemed to notice and took her hands into his and said, “You’re not too cold, are you? We could go in if you are.” “It’s a little nippy out here,” said Ginny. “But let’s not go in just yet. It’s so pretty under these fairy lights.” She looked at the ceiling of frosty ivy and at the twinkling fairies. She glanced back down, smiling at Harry. “Yes, it is,” said Harry, not looking at the fairy lights at all, but at Ginny instead. Suddenly, Ginny didn’t feel cold anymore. A burst of red and green sparkles glimmered and cascaded down over their heads, like an enchanted surge of confetti. The both stared up at the top of the canopy and saw three fairies clutching a bunch of mistletoe, directly over where they stood. Ginny saw Harry’s cheeks go red and for a split second he thought for sure he might try to make a break for it or worse, make a joke out of the mistletoe that had just sprouted above them. But her worst fears were quickly laid to rest. Harry leaned in closer to her – and for an awkward moment Ginny couldn’t decide where to put her nose, but thankfully instinct took over and she found her nose knew exactly where it should be. She felt like rockets were going off in her stomach – a whole round of fireworks were exploding in her head. This was exactly how she dreamed her first kiss would be – and with the exact person she had envisioned that kiss to be with, too. Author's Note: OK, I nabbed the magically appearing mistletoe from The Santa Clause 2. When I saw it in the movie, I knew at that exact moment I was stealing it for this fic. Sorry, Disney! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> ********************************************** Chapter Seventeen Unfortunately, as Ginny and Harry soon found out, all good things must come to an end. Thud. A deep, dull sound came from around one of the frost-covered hedges. Ginny jumped back from Harry’s embrace quickly as the noise startled her. She opened her mouth to begin to ask him what he thought it was, when Harry motioned for her to stay quiet. Ginny nodded as Harry went to peer through the hedge, in the direction of the sound. Ginny followed him. Through the hedge, she and Harry saw three figures standing several meters away. Without fairy lights around them, however, the figures were indistinguishable, yet they could both hear low voices. “Shhhh,” hissed one of the voices. “Anyone could hear – now go back into the castle. You don’t want to be seen here, son.” “Son?” said Ginny in a whisper before she could stop herself. Harry mouthed the word “quiet” to her and leaned his ear closer to the hedge. “Fine,” said another voice in an undertone. “Just give me time to get to the dungeons before you release that – thing.” Ginny heard footsteps crunching in the snow, heading back to the footpath that led to the castle, and she peered to try and make out the person walking, but outside of the canopy where she and Harry stood it was just too dark. Harry must have realized that standing in the middle of a fairy-lit canopy made them easy targets for whoever was left prowling and plotting outside the gardens. He grabbed Ginny’s hand and quickly led her towards the footpath. “Go into the castle,” he said hastily. “Go to Dumbledore and tell him what we heard – I’ll stay here and try to hold off whatever’s coming. I have a good idea who’s behind it.” “No,” said Ginny resolutely. “I’m not leaving you to stave off a – thing – all by yourself!” Ginny didn’t leave Harry anytime to argue. Before he could protest, they began to hear the crunching of snow again, the sound growing louder as something approached – one of the dark figures was growing closer as it seemed to glide through the drifts of snow. Ginny knew, without seeing it clearly, exactly what it was. The chill of a cold, winter night was nothing in comparison to the chill she felt when a Dementor was near. <div style="text-align:center">"Never trust anything that can think for itself, if you can't see where it keeps its brain." - Arthur Weasley</div> <div style="text-align:center">"D'you think we've got nothing better to do in Potions than listen to Snape?" - Ron to Hermione</div> <div style="text-align:center">"Make way for the Heir of Slytherin, seriously evil wizard coming through...." - Fred & George</div> <div style="text-align:center">"Yeah, he's off to the Chamber of Secrets for a cup of tea with his fanged servant." - George about Harry.</div> <div style="text-align:center">"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." - Prof. Dumbledore</div> <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/07 ... </div>

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Dec 05, 2002 3:39 am

Ooooooh!!!! who is it? Malfoy Jr.? Malfoy Sr.? BOTH Malfoys? <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> and a Dementor! Ack! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ns/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> - who's gonna save the day? Harry or Ginny? You need to come back'ere and save me! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"> that first chapter was just so sweet... sigh... -Col. PS - I see Tracie put the pretty banner up <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> - I'm sure ya'll heard what the Leaky Cauldron is doing... DONATE! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... n_anim.gif ALT=":grin"> -Col. <div style="text-align:center"> <img src="http://images.snapfish.com/335%3B%3B887 ...  <a href="http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/aucti ... <img src="http://images.snapfish.com/335%3B%3B887 ... </a> Vive La Roswell FanFic!!! <a href="http://www.roswell-orbs.com"><img src="http://www.roswell-orbs.com/images/BANN ... </a></div>

Post by **bistyboo1974** » Thu Dec 05, 2002 8:09 pm

I agree ... DONATE! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> I did! OK, on with the fic ... ********************************************** Chapter Eighteen No, thought Ginny. Not this time. She quickly raised her wand. And it didn’t take much time to find her happy thought, either – the sensation of her first kiss was still burning on her lips – she was there. “EXPECTO PATRONUM!” Harry had bellowed the words at the same moment Ginny had – the result was a flash of silver streaming from both their wands. Harry’s Patronus took shape first – a great stag trotted boldly from his wand tip. It paused as if it were waiting for Ginny’s to take shape. In an instant, another Patronus joined it – from Ginny’s wand tip sprung a graceful silver unicorn. Together, the stag and the unicorn stormed towards the Dementor – a high-pitched wail shrieked for a moment and Ginny could hear a scrambling noise crunching the snow and then – dead silence. The stag and the unicorn turned back to Harry and Ginny and a second later, they faded away. Ginny still held her wand out towards the darkness, but the feeling of having the Dementor near was gone. Harry gently nudged Ginny’s arm back down. “That was incredible,” he said. “I can’t believe I actually did that,” Ginny said, in awe. “I could just feel what it was – I couldn’t see it, but I knew – I knew it was a Dementor. And then, I don’t know – it was like this impulse I got and … well, there you go!” She felt almost giddy. Harry grabbed her hands. “I know,” he said quietly. “I know exactly what you mean.” Ginny couldn’t help but beam up at him, but Harry was giving her an apologetic look. Ginny knew what he was about to tell her. They weren’t going to be able to stay in the gardens, reminiscing about the awesome double Patronus they’d just conjured up. She wanted him to scoop her up and twirl her around – she felt lighter than air at that moment, but she knew what he was about to say … “We’ve got to get in and tell Dumbledore,” he said in an undertone, almost regretfully. “Whoever set that Dementor loose could still be close by.” Ginny nodded. Side by side, they hurriedly strode back up to the castle and slipped back into the Great Hall, winding their way through the students to the high table. Ginny mentally noted the absence of quite a number of students from Slytherin house. Trying not to make a commotion, Harry and Ginny stopped behind Professor Dumbledore’s chair, but several of the other staff looked at them in wonderment nonetheless. “Harry … Miss Weasley,” said Dumbledore. “Is something wrong?” “We were just in the gardens,” whispered Harry. “Yes,” replied Dumbledore, his blue eyes twinkled over to Ginny and back to Harry again. Ginny felt herself start to go red. “There was a Dementor out there, sir … someone set it loose. We heard two voices before it started to come at us.” Dumbledore suddenly looked very grave. “It’s gone now, sir … we took care of it.” Dumbledore looked a little more relaxed at hearing Harry’s news that the Dementor was gone. “We?” asked Dumbledore with interest. “Miss Weasley … you conjured a Patronus?” Ginny nodded. “Yes, sir,” she said in a soft voice. “Commendable,” Dumbledore said. “Very admirable, indeed.” Ginny smiled at the headmaster’s praise. “Harry,” Dumbledore continued in hushed tones. “I don’t want to cause a panic – it’s nearly midnight. The ball will end and I will round up the staff to conduct a search of the school grounds. I’ll need to see both of you in my office, however, to tell me exactly what you overheard while you were outside.” Harry nodded his head in agreement. <div style="text-align:center">"Never trust anything that can think for itself, if you can't see where it keeps its brain." - Arthur Weasley</div> <div style="text-align:center">"D'you think we've got nothing better to do in Potions than listen to Snape?" - Ron to Hermione</div> <div style="text-align:center">"Make way for the Heir of Slytherin, seriously evil wizard coming through...." - Fred & George</div> <div style="text-align:center">"Yeah, he's off to the Chamber of Secrets for a cup of tea with his fanged servant." - George about Harry.</div> <div style="text-align:center">"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." - Prof. Dumbledore</div> <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/07 ... </div> Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub129.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsr ... boo1974</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://www.i2k.com/~svderark/lexicon/shield_05[1].jpg" BORDER=0> at: 12/5/02 6:14:01 pm

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Dec 05, 2002 8:35 pm

Double Patronus! I love it!! <div style="text-align:center">Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. </div>

Post by **bistyboo1974** » Thu Dec 05, 2002 8:51 pm

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Post by **majiklmoon** » Thu Dec 05, 2002 11:24 pm

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Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 3:36 am

Yippee!! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> a Double Patronus! What a perfect "happy thought" for Ginny to focus on! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> Love it! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... n_anim.gif ALT=":grin"> <div style="text-align:center"> <img src="http://images.snapfish.com/335%3C382%3B ...  <a href="http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/aucti ... <img src="http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/image ... </a> Vive La Roswell FanFic!!! <a href="http://www.roswell-orbs.com"><img src="http://www.roswell-orbs.com/images/BANN ... </a></div>

Post by **bistyboo1974** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 8:46 pm

Let me just say, it's a miracle this was written and posted this evening! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> I truly am Wonder Woman! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"> ********************************************** Chapter Nineteen While Dumbledore was rounding up the staff to investigate the school grounds for clues, Harry and Ginny sat in his circular office, waiting for him to return. “Who do you think it was?” asked Ginny after they had sat down. “Who do you think set that Dementor loose on the school? I know who I  believe …” “The Malfoys?” said Harry, a glint of anger in his green eyes. “M-hmm,” said Ginny. “They’re definitely first on my list of suspects,” said Harry. “But you can’t really rule out the majority of the Slytherins.” “Nasty lot, they are,” said Ginny, scowling. “They’ll never be able to trace who did it … will they, Harry?” “Probably not this time,” Harry said quietly. “But whoever did it will get their comeuppance … rest assured, they will.” He had a determined look on his face that made the hairs on the back of Ginny’s neck stand up. Harry’s absolute determination made Ginny feel secure. She reached out a hand to him and he took it. She clasped her other hand over his and the door to the office opened. Dumbledore entered and his eyes trailed to Harry and Ginny, still clutching hands. Ginny hastily let go and placed her hands, very primly, in her lap. “Now,” said Dumbledore, positioning himself in his chair behind his immense desk. “Please, tell me what you heard.” ***** After telling Dumbledore what they overheard in the gardens, Harry and Ginny were excused and they walked together back to Gryffindor Tower. “Aurors on the school grounds,” said Ginny as she climbed the last staircase that led to the tower. “I never thought we’d see the day – this could get really bad, couldn’t it?” “I think it was a hard decision for Professor Dumbledore to come to – he wants the atmosphere here to stay as normal as possible,” said Harry. “But a Dementor being set loose at Hogwarts puts things in a new light, doesn’t it? I think he’d rather see sentries of Aurors here rather than close the school – it will take a good bit more for him to come to that.” He paused as they reached the Fat Lady’s portrait. “This could get really bad – you’re not wrong about that – but you’ve got to remember, there are quite a few people out there fighting to make sure it gets better.” Harry was giving Ginny an expression of deep resolve again. “You being one of them?” said Ginny. Harry nodded. “And I’ll fight, too,” she added. They slipped through the portrait hole and wandered into the empty common room. It was late and all of the Gryffindors had apparently retired after a busy Christmas. “I suppose we ought to call it a night,” said Harry, noticing the time on the clock on the mantel above the fireplace. “Oh, wait!” said Ginny, suddenly remembering something. “I meant to give you … I didn’t get a chance earlier, and then with all that went on tonight … I’ll be right back. Don’t go anywhere!” Harry gave her a bewildered look and Ginny scurried upstairs. She returned a few minutes later, holding a small package wrapped in red and green paper. “It’s not officially Christmas anymore, but …” She offered him the little package. “Happy Christmas, Harry.” “Ginny …” Harry said in a surprised voice. “You shouldn’t have gotten me anything … I didn’t expect anything.” “Oh, don’t worry … I didn’t expect you to get me anything,” said Ginny quickly, noticing his embarrassment. “Actually,” said Harry. “I do have something … it’s not a gift. You might think it’s actually rather silly of me …” Ginny was very interested. “What is it?” “If you’ll hold this for me,” Harry said, handing the gift back to Ginny. “I’ll go get it.” Ginny stood alone in the empty common room, twirling the curly ribbon that was tied around Harry’s gift. She wondered what in the world he could be bringing down to her. Harry returned momentarily, clutching an emerald green envelope. He traded envelope for gift and asked Ginny, “Who goes first?” “Oh, you can,” Ginny replied, though she secretly wanted to rip right into her envelope. Curiosity was getting the better of her. Harry untied the ribbon and tore away the red and green paper, then took the lid off of a small box. His mouth curled up in a grin. “A watch,” he said, pulling out an antique-looking Muggle pocket watch. “I know yours broke last year, when you were in the lake for the second task of the tournament … it looks kind of old-fashioned compared to what Muggles have now, I suppose … I’m sorry I couldn’t get you anything new.” Her face was going pink. “But Dad brought this one home from work. I asked him if I could keep it before he took it apart. He likes to look at the spears and grings.” Harry laughed. “I think he means gears and springs.” “If you don’t like it …” “No, Ginny,” Harry interrupted. “I like it … I really like it. I can’t believe you remembered about my watch.” Ginny’s face had gone to a bright shade of magenta. She didn’t want to admit it to him – there wasn’t much she didn’t remember about him. “Go, on,” Harry said, winding the brass watch. “Open the envelope.” Ginny unsealed the envelope and pulled out a Christmas card. On the front was a picturesque holiday scene – the falling snow looked so real it practically made Ginny shiver. Over the scene were the words, “For Someone Very Special.” “Aren’t you going to open the card?” asked Harry, with a devious grin forming on his face and a mischievous glimmer in his green eyes. Slowly, Ginny unfolded the Christmas card. Shrill voices chorused a rousing rendition of a medley of Christmas carols. Ginny and Harry erupted into a fit of laughter. “We’re … going … to … wake … everyone,” Harry said, between snorts of laughter. Ginny nodded and closed the card. She paused to wipe the tears from her eyes. “I guess you remembered that I’m partial to musical cards.” “How could I forget?” said Harry, taking her by the hands. “Thank you for the watch.” “Thank you for the card.” Harry leaned towards her and brushed his mouth against hers. I could get used to this, thought Ginny. <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/image ... </div>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub129.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsr ... boo1974</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://www.i2k.com/~svderark/lexicon/shield_05[1].jpg" BORDER=0> at: 12/6/02 6:53:41 pm

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 9:14 pm

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>Let me just say, it's a miracle this was written and posted this evening! I truly am Wonder Woman! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"> <hr></blockquote> why such a miracle? You haven't run out of shampoo, have you? <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> Honestly, I don't even know the back story to this shampoo joke-thingie... but it's still funny! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> Anyone care to enlighten the late-comer? <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... n_anim.gif ALT=":grin"> Excellent part Bisty <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> Harry is such a sweetie-pie <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> - you keep writing him so well and I'm sure to develop OOGY feelings! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ns/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> -Col. <div style="text-align:center"> <img src="http://images.snapfish.com/335%3C382%3B ...  <a href="http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/aucti ... <img src="http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/image ... </a> Vive La Roswell FanFic!!! <a href="http://www.roswell-orbs.com"><img src="http://www.roswell-orbs.com/images/BANN ... </a></div>

Post by **majiklmoon** » Fri Dec 06, 2002 10:34 pm

Her muse strikes while she is shampooing her hair <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ... 2a.gif></a>

Post by **bistyboo1974** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 10:05 am

Tracie's right, Col - It's odd, but I seem to get pretty good ideas while I'm washing the hair! Suave Cucumber/Melon seems to inspire me the most ... I work well with the cheap stuff! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> And it was a miracle it was written because I thought I had no time last night - I had to proctor an exam for a friend of mine, but she called and pushed the time back, so VOILA! I had time to write. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> And plus, I feel icky from a little cold bug I caught from my lovely students ... but I don't let a little thing like being sick stop me from writing! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"> Probably won't post anymore updates till Monday ... I have to catch up on Christmas shopping today and decking the halls of my home tomorrow ... and if I can wheedle someone into going to see CoS with me AGAIN, I'll squeeze that in, too! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/image ... </div>

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:15 pm

So excellent....i love this story

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:19 pm

CoS - I'll go, I'll go, but since i doubt that it's possible, I'll just enjoy reading your story <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)">

Post by **bistyboo1974** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 10:05 pm

And I did go again yesterday, after doing some Christmas shopping! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... n_anim.gif ALT=":grin"> That brings me up to 3 times now! <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/image ... </div>

Post by **majiklmoon** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 10:08 pm

<img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... /cwm27.gif ALT=":lol"> wtg Bisty <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server- ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> . I saw Santa Claus 2 <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ... 2a.gif></a>

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