Harry wondered down the corridor toward the Gryffindor common room alone. He had needed to step out and get some air. Both Ginny and Hermione were up to their usual gossip and talking about all their friends. Harry was mesmerized by Ginny. She was a sexual magnet for him. He mostly liked her physical appeal and didn't notice her personality much but he was smitten with her. Harry often found himself in dark corners snogging Ginny for hours. He was surprised she hadn't said anything to anyone or even Hermione.
The next morning Harry was one of the last to head down to breakfast. When he finally got downstairs into the common room Ginny was there waiting for him.
"Hey there" she smiled at him.
"Hey Ginny what are you still doing up here?" Harry asked trying to finish up his tie.
"I'm waiting here for you" she said walking closer to him.
"Oh…well…thanks" he sputtered out staring her. She took the tie out of his hands and took it off around his neck.
"What are you doing?" he whispered nervously. Ginny said nothing but continued to unbutton his shirt and remove his clothing. Harry was in too much of a shock to do anything. Ginny was undressing him in the middle of the common room. She slowly began to kiss his neck and finally his lips. Harry's heart was beating so hard against his chest it actually was staring to bother him. It was the first time for him but he had a feeling it wasn't hers. It happened so fast he didn't even realize it until Ginny got up to put her clothes back on. Harry had lost his virginity in the Gryffindor common room.
"Meet me in the library after class ok?" Ginny said as she kissed him softly.
Harry made his way down to breakfast so confused about what just happened. Everyone was still eating and talking about today's assignments.
"What took you so long?" Ron said spitting food everywhere. Harry just shook his head at him.
"Well why you were getting your beauty sleep, I looked over your potions essay for you" Hermione handed his to Harry.
All throughout the day Harry thought of nothing but what had happened with Ginny. He counted down the minutes until he met her again in the library. Finally when he was released from potions he almost ran to the library. Bursting through the doors he almost gave some Raven claw a heart attack, barely missing her as he ran through. Harry wiped the sweat pouring down his face as he looked down each row of books trying to spot Ginny. Finally he saw her and walked down to meet her. Again his heart was pounding and he didn't know what to expect.
"Hey" she said
"Hey" Harry replied
That was all they said to each other. Ginny immediately threw her arms around him and kissed him passionately. This time Harry wasn't quite as surprised and took his time savoring the moment. After what seemed like hours they came up for breath. It was dark outside now and Harry was sure they had missed dinner. Ginny again said nothing as they both got dressed. He buckled his pants up and met Ginny's eyes.
"Tomorrow morning in the common room? Same time?" she asked. All Harry did was nod and she was off. This continued for over a month. He and Ginny would sleep together before breakfast and then again after class was over. It was always the same, not much talking. Harry wasn't sure if she liked him or just sleeping with him.
The next time they met in the library Harry decided to say something. As Ginny took her clothes off, Harry spoke.
"So what is going on here?" He asked quietly.
"We're having sex with each other" she stated, trying to get her skirt unbuttoned.
"Ok well how come we never talk?" he asked.
"What do you want to talk about" she looked at him.
"Anything I guess, its weird we don't talk to each other" he said slinking down to the ground.
Ginny sighed loudly "Ok well…what's new with Ron?"
"He was thinking of asking Hermione out but he doesn't know since I kind of like her too" Harry said looking down at his bare chest. Ginny stared at him.
"You like Hermione?"
"Well I don't know maybe" he said. They sat in silence for a few minutes while Ginny pondered on this new revelation.
"Well I don't think it's a good idea you do anything with Hermione, just let Ron ask her out" Ginny said matter of fact.
"Ok well I really wasn't going to but why do you say that?" He questioned her. Ginny was now too sitting on the floor between the bookcases. She was in her bra and school skirt. If someone was to find their way back to them if would be very akward.
"I don't know I have my reasons." She answered him back.
Harry was starting to get angry. Why couldn't he date Hermione? Ginny obviously didn't like him that way, she was just using him. What did she care?
"Yeah and what are those reason?" he asked hotly and started to put his clothes back on.
"I just don't think you'll make a good match. Her and Ron make sense" she answered, putting her clothes back on too.
"Oh really? Well not that I was even interested in her but thanks for your high opinion of me. I see I'm good enough to sleep with but not good enough to date your best friend" he yelled and stood up.
"That's not what I meant. You're perfectly fine. I just don't think your personalities go well together. You're a great guy" she said calmly, still sitting. "Just don't ask her out"
Harry sat back down. He didn't know if Ginny was jealous or truly thought they didn't make a good match. Despite their argument they made love in the library like they usually did despite Harry wondering what her motives were the entire time.
That night in the common room Harry was sitting on the couch in front of the fire alone. Out of no where Lavender sat down next to him.
"Hey Harry" she said cheerfully.
"Hey Lavender, what's going on?" he asked her.
"Well it's about Hermione. She really likes you and the girls have noticed you're not really with anyone so we think it would be so nice of you to ask Hermione on a date. We all think you'll make a great match" Lavender said quickly.
This was a lot for Harry to take in. He was seeing Ginny and wasn't sure he even liked Hermione like that anymore. Ginny would be upset if he went out and did exactly what she said not to do. If he said no, Lavender would go tell Hermione and she would be crushed. He couldn't do that to her. Ginny would understand.
"Ok, yea I'll ask her" Harry smiled at Lavender.
"Great!" she squealed and ran up the girl's dorm.
"Great" Harry mumbled to himself.
