The date
Harry was feeling like he was at the top of the world he had a fantastic girl next to him about to go on their first date, his friends were great he wasn't behind in school (thanks to Hermione). Harry and Ginny were finally going on their first date and Harry suddenly felt confident no nerves at all. Harry led Ginny to Honeydukes and they tasted some chocolate and candy they laughed and joked and had a great time. Harry secretly bought some of the chocolate Ginny particularly likes to surprise her later. Harry brought her to the three broomsticks to have a butterbeer. Harry saw a stray hair on Ginny's face and he brushed it behind her ear. He leaned in to give her a kiss. Harry was glad that he had stopped thinking about Ginny as just Ron's little sister he needed someone in his life that he could talk to and not be judged. He had Ron and Hermione but they were always fighting so Ginny was a breath of fresh air. Harry had never been really good with girls, mostly because of dudley. His cousin had never let any guys or girls talk to Harry much less actually like him. The two sat in silence but it wasn't an awkward silence it was full of unspoken words as Harry held her hand and she stared into his deep green eyes.
"So what are you thinking about Potter"
Harry was feeling so happy he just said the first thing that popped into his head. "Just thinking of how much I love you" Harry mentally kicked himself he had probably just made Ginny super uncomfortable. Harry expected Ginny to leave he couldn't blame her. But what Ginny did next surprised him. Her face turned the color of fire as she blushed worse than he had ever seen.
"Harry that makes me so happy, I've loved you since I was 8. I love you Harry" Ginny leaned in and gave Harry a kiss and he heard cat calls coming from the students at the three broomsticks. Harry blushed and led Ginny out leaving some coins at the bar. Harry decided to end the date early because he had the perfect evening in mind. As they walked back to the castle hand in hand Harry realized he did love Ginny. Most would say he didn't know her long enough but he had he had known her since he was 12, he didn't know it then but he started falling in love with her then. Harry led Ginny by the hand to the couch in the common room most of the kids were in Hogsmeade except for a couple of first and second years. Harry sat down first and Ginny joined him.
"Harry I a great time tonight and I can't wait for the ball" Harry looked content then terrified.
"Ginny I have no idea how to dance" Harry's face looked so innocent and cute to Ginny in that moment. Ginny decided she was going to teach him.
"C'mon Harry let's go" Ginny jumped off the couch and grabbed Harry's hand and led him out the portrait hole.
"Ginny where are we going"
"I don't know yet but you need to practice there is no way I will have you stepping on my feet at the ball" Harry laughed knowing it was probably true. He and Ginny wandered the halls until...
"Finally" Ginny pulled on a door and it opened and they entered.
Ginny started to teach Harry how to dance muggle and wizarding dances.
"ow , Harry, ow" Ginny's feet were getting trampled but she thought it was cute how he was trying so hard. Harry was glad the room was so dark because he could feel ginny's heart against his beating and he knew from the burning in his cheeks they were red enough to rival Ginny's hair. There was almost no space between them and Ginny's head was resting against Harry's chest. Suddenly Harry realized just how late it must be.
"Gin what time is it" Harry asked sweetly.
"It's 2am Harry we've been at this for hours" Ginny started to panick.
Harry pulled Ginny even closer. "Well time flies when you're having fun" Harry grinned and he leaned down and pushed Ginny against a wall as he kissed her the most passionately he ever had, it left Ginny breathless he hand running up and down his hair. Even through her shirt she could feel Harry's soft tender fingers running up and down her back it sent tingling sensation all through her body. Ginny moaned in the back of her mouth and deepened her kiss with Harry she had always wanted to snog him senseless. Finally gasping for air he pulled away.
"What that's all you got Potter" Ginny teased him.
"With renewed energy he placed kisses all down her jawline and neck which triggered the tingles all over again. Until he returned to meet her mouth.
"Harry we have to get going" Ginny didn't want it to end but knew that they had to go.
Harry reluctantly took her hand and led her back to the common room. Harry gave her a kiss goodnight and watched as she headed up the girl dormitory stairs. Harry for maybe the first time in his life truly loved and he slept that night without a single nightmare.
Harry woke with a start when Ron smacked him.
"Where were you so late last night?"
Harry knew if Ron knew he would kill him. "Uhhh I was out looking at the stars, couldn't sleep" Harry prayed Ron wouldn't press any further. Harry got dressed and headed down to meet Ginny and Hermione for breakfast. While Ron was too preoccupied talking to Harry about Quidditch Harry was trying to hear what Ginny and Hermione were talking about.
"We danced all night, it was amazing I really love him"
"That's amazing Ginny"
"I just know I'm going to screw it all up"
"No your not Ginny"
The four of the sat down for breakfast and Harry took Ginny's hadn't under the table. Ginny thought this was the cutest thing ever and looked down at her food to try and conceal the huge blush creeping onto her face. This gesture did not go unnoticed as soon as Ginny excused herself to go to the washroom Cho started to follow her and once they were out of the great hall Cho grabbed Ginny arm roughly Ginny realized just how upset she was.