Wow, this took forever and then some. Well thats what happen when I along the way realised that I dont really like Harry and Ginny as a couple. Anyway, this is the last chapter, and even if I knew what was going to happen this took me forever to get right (or as right as its ever going to get). And its sort of odd finishing my own little parallel universe (I get why it took her forever to finish the books), but here we go. Thank you to everyone that has read and stuck with this story. I hope you enjoy it, and that you tell me what you think.

Grow up

Remus knew he was asleep, this was just a dream. No matter how real it felt it was just a dream. This sofa had been thrown out of the Gryffindor common room a long time ago. You have to stop thinking, Remus love. Youre over analysing things. Lilly sat next to him, facing him.

I think I might be going crazy, so a bit of over analysing wont hurt. She flashed him a brilliant smile, he couldnt do anything but smile back at her.

Youre not going crazy, not more than youve always been. Lilly pulled her feet up under her.

Im not sure how reassuring that is. He thought back to countless times they had been sitting like this, alone in the common room after lights out.

Come on, its not our first chat. I miss you, you know that. He wanted to reach out and touch her, but if he did he might wake up.

I miss you to, I just can't wrap my head around this. He looked around, amazed at how many details he remembered.

I know you can't, but I need to talk to you about something important. I need you to talk to Harry. Remus raised an eyebrow. Dont look at me like that. Remus rolled his eyes.

How am I supposed to look when even my dreams bring up Ginnys problem? At this point everything Harry-related had turned into Ginnys problem.

Youre supposed to say of course and do as youre told. Hes not happy, shes not happy, you know that so why dont you tell him off.

Hes not a thirteen year old boy anymore, he should be able to make his own decisions. He looked at his feet and kicked the floor as he spoke.

Well hes not, its not like boys mature much after the age of thirteen she tilted her head. You didnt stop telling James off until She stopped, they both knew where that sentence was going.

James was different, he was supposed to take care of you. He didnt always seem capable of that. Remus was the one that had told James off when he did anything stupid Lilly couldnt deal with. Like when he almost lost his job while Lilly was pregnant.

How is it different with Ginny? Remus looked into her eyes. Ginny was in so many ways just like Lilly. Strong and confident, but still she should be able to trust and rely on someone. He loved Ginny, not like he loved Lilly, but still a bit like a protective older brother. Ginny had lived through a lot more then Lilly had. Experiences that made her wise beyond her years and very capable of defending herself.

It isnt, is it? I just I think she could do better Lilly nodded at Remus words. Harry had in many ways mistreated Ginny in the years they had been together.

I know hes been a twat, but the only thing that really matters is whether she loves him or not.

She loves him if he hurts her Remus felt like wringing Harrys neck right now, he had already hurt Ginny.

Hes hurting to. Lilly twisted the ring on her finger. I know how you feel, but they should have the chance, if they are willing to risk it.

What exactly do you want me to do?

I dont know, tell him off, make him see sense. Just tell him what hes doing, tell him what you think. She pulled the ring off. He studied her. Give him this and tell him how important it is. Lilly offered him the ring.

Are you crazy? Remus just stared at the ring.

Its mine, if I want to give it to Harry I can. And anyway if this is just a dream what does t matter?

I dont know Im just worried. Lilly smiled and rubbed his cheek.

Dont be, they are adults and can take care of themselves

Im not so sure. But there is nothing else to do, is there?

No, just talk to Harry. He listens to you.

I should just do as Im told, shouldnt I?

Yeah, you should give it an early start, hell be at work anyway. You promise to talk to him?

I promise. Lilly pushed the ring into his hand and kissed his cheek. As he felt her lips leave her bright light hit his eyes. Lilly? Remus mumbeled.

Only in your dreams Remus. Ginny said drowsily. Remus looked down at his closed hand. It couldnt be there could it? He opened his hand and looked down at Lillys ring. Suddenly de couldnt be more awake.

I know. Just keep sleeping Ginny, I have some things to do.

Ok Ginny didnt open her eyes.

Remus slammed Harrys office door behind him. Harry looked startled up at him. That was a good start, just what he needed. You need to grow the hell up, Harry!

Remus

No, shut up. You are hurting Ginny, youre torturing her. You can't even let her break it off with you. You keep dragging her with you, leaving her broken every time you decide to change your mind. You dont deserve her, but she keeps staying with you. You should spend all your time trying to keep her happy. If youre not planning on doing that, you could at least leave her alone.

Remus, I Harry was expecting Remus to cut him off, he didnt really have anything to say. He watched Remus pull a small box out of his pocket.

Im going to give you something, and you can't mess this up. This is you mothers ring. He opened the box and put it down on the desk. This is not the kind of thing you give to some random girl that wants to marry the great Harry Potter. Your father had to work hard to talk his grandmother into letting him give this to Lilly. Harry stared at the ring. Hed seen it before, but only in pictures, his mothers engagement ring.

Where did you? Remus interrupted him.

Dont ask. I need to know I need to know that you wont hurt Ginny, and that youll put the ring to good use. Harry looked at the ring, he didnt feel like giving it away at all. He had practically nothing left after his parents, usually he kept the things he could get to himself.

Ill do my best not to hurt her. I never meant to you know, it was just never a good time to tell people. And she didnt want to be known as Harry Potters girlfriend I mucked it up didnt I?

Yeah, you should fix it. Remus put the ring into Harrys hand. If you dont, I will come for you and I wont be pleasant. Remus eyes had a frightening glow, Harry almost expected him to turn into a wolf there and then. Harry just nodded.

Ginny sat in the locker room, her head between her knees. Are you ok? The team doctor, who normally stayed away from Ginny, stood in the doorway.

If I was ok I wouldnt be here. It wasnt the first time shed been hit by a bludger, but it was the first time she couldnt fly afterwards. Shed stayed on the broom but the blow to the head made her lose her sense of balance.

I know that. What I meant to ask was, will you be ok? Ginny tried to lift her head but the spinning and nausea made her put it back down. Her red hair hang loose and looked like fire against the blue uniform.

I hope so. There might be some permanent damage to my balance, but lets just hope Im fine. I have no idea until the swelling goes down. Ginny rubbed the large bump on the side of her head.

Can I get you anything?

In my bag there is a box with small potions bottles, could you give me one of the clear dark read ones? He found her box.

Wow, this is one impressive collection. The clear sound of glass bottles meeting bored into her ears.

I was just at Hogwarts and got everything Ill be needing for a long time. He handed her the red potion. Its legal and everything, itll just clear up my headache. Maybe Ill be able to walk straight.

Youll be fine Im sure of it. He sat down on the bench on the other side of the room.

So how were we doing when you left?

Its still tight, so its all down to the snitch. They could hear the stadium erupting in a roar. I guess somebody ended it.

Sounds like it. The noise hadnt died down when they heard footsteps coming down the hall.

Ginny! One of their beaters came storming in to the locker room. We won, and you have to come out at once. Ginny looked up, her head felt better, well at least lifting it didnt make her fell like throwing up anymore.

I dont know if shes well enough to take part in the celebrations. The doctor tried to explain, giving Ginny an out if she didnt want to go.

If you dont come right now, Ginny, Ill carry you out there myself. Ginny sighed.

Im coming. She got to her feet, steadying herself against the wall. You have to stop looking so exited, its not the first game weve won.

Are you ok?

Ill be fine, no flying and Ill be fine. She rubbed her temples and pushed her hair out of her face. If we keep this up we can win the League. The headache and nausea should be disappearing, hopefully before she stepped onto the pitch shed be fine. She felt like throwing something at the beater half running in front of her, but it probably wouldnt hit him.

Come on Ginny, hurry. She could hear the noise from the spectators getting louder as they came closer. She looked up at them as she stepped out on the pitch, the noise died down, an electric silence. She looked around. Her teammates were standing on the side of the pitch. What the hell was this?

What...? She tried to ask but they just pointed towards the middle of the pitch. How could she not have seen that? There stood Harry. She could turn and run. She didnt, she stepped closer to him. This was a different kind of nausea. She wasnt completely sure how, but long before shed expected it she stood there, face to face with Harry. Harry? She looked up at the silent crowd.

Ginny. He reached for her hand, and she gave it to him. I love you, and I want to be with you, only you. He looked into her eyes. This wasnt happening, she had to make sure she was still breathing, it was probably an illusion caused by the blow to her head. Ive been an idiot so Harry got down on one knee. This was definitely an illusion, she was probably lying on the grass unconscious. Ginny, will you marry me? He even had a ring, Lillys ring. His face was beaming.

Harry I love you too. She could see a flash of panic across his face. Get up please. The hurt in his eyes was so clear that most of the spectators could probably see it. She smiled and looked up at them. She took a small step closer to him, standing as close to him as she could while still looking him in the eye. She took his hands, and closed his hand around the ring. You had to do this here? She smiled, he just looked confused.

I I thought it was romantic. A mumble ran through the crowd.

It kind of is, but dont do it again. Im not going to marry you. She could see he was struggling to find something to say, all the insecurities in their relationship were suddenly very public. You know Harry, we havent told our friends, we havent lived together, we havent walked outside holding hands. Harry we havent even been on a real date. She bit her lip. Can't you just ask me out on a date? The smile that spread on Harrys face was blinding.

Ginny, do you want to go out for dinner?

Id love to. He lifted her up and kissed her, another roar went through the crowd.

Hows your head? Harry looked slightly worried.

Its fine, dont worry about it. Ginny swirled the wine in her glass. It might be the easiest first date ever, even with everyone looking at them. Are you going to tell me what happened? Why you suddenly made your mind up?

Not tonight. You think your mother is mad at us for cancelling dinner? Ginny laughed. Harry worried too much about what Molly thought, but Ginny was used to it.

Shes probably ecstatic. Anything that gets me closer to settling down will make her happy. Ginny ran her foot against his calf, she could get used to touching him in public.

So you turning down a proposal

Is probably killing her. But its not a permanent no you know.

I thought it sounded pretty permanent. Harry joked.

Idiot. She leaned over and kissed him. A flash from the other side of the window lit them up. See, thats why you dont propose in public, now the press wont leave us alone. Ginny smiled at the photographer; unlike Harry she had a good relationship with the press.

Its going to be a scandal, isnt it? Harry frowned, they really didnt need more noise around them.

Yes, a nice big one in witch weekly. Just wait until Marie writes a book. She laughed at Harrys look. Come on, itll be fun. You dont have to read it. She put her hand on his. It really doesnt matter what the press writes, well be fine, were always fine.

I just want to keep you to myself, is that so wrong?

Well, between your fans and mine I guess it is. More importantly, Im keeping you to myself, for the first time. She ran her hand along the inside of his shirt collar and pulled out the thin golden chain with lilys ring on it. And hopefully well keep it that way for a long time.

I promise.