[HP] Three thousand days of innocence

Ginny waited a long time for Thursday, so the days flew by.But now that Thursday is here, every second feels like an hour, and every hour feels like a new day.She had said good-bye to Percy after lunch with him, and that's when she realized that she had to meet up with the attacking witch before leaving the Ministry at four o'clock.Draco told her to meet him at his apartment in a quarter of an hour.He wouldn't say what they were going to do or where they were going, but Ginny wanted him to take her somewhere private, like a small café, or somewhere like Piccadilly Circus. It is a place full of tourists.He didn't say what they were going to do or where they were going, but Ginny was hesitating whether to take him to something as intimate as a small coffee shop, or to Piccadilly Circus, which was always full of tourists.

While she was lost in thought, Romilda approached her desk.Ginny frowned at her from her seat.It's not fair that Romilda looks like she stepped out of Wizarding Quarterly and Ginny looks like a Hogwarts student dressed as a grown witch.

"Hello," said Romilta, looking around.No one could hear them speak, or try to eavesdrop. "I have something to say."

Ginny blinked and smiled.She knew exactly what was going on.

"I really like Harry," said Romilda. "I think he's interested in me too..."

"Indeed," said Ginny.really weird.Ginny wasn't even sure if Harry knew how to flirt, or how to show interest in the opposite sex.Merlin, one of the problems with their relationship is that at no point does he tell her how he feels.

"Indeed," said Romilda, raising a perfect eyebrow. "So I just want you to know that I'm going to ask him out. I'm not asking for permission, I just want you to know."

Ginny snickered. "Romeda. Sweet girl. I don't care who Harry dates. Honestly, I really think you should take him out because Merlin, he needs a hobby."

The young witch couldn't hide the surprise on her face. "Er—thanks," she said, and regained her composure. "I mean, have a nice evening. See you tomorrow." With that, she turned and went back to her desk.

Confused by her words, Ginny looked up at the small clock on the wall of her workshop.It's already 03:30.She has to meet her attacking witch within three 10 minutes.

In an hour, she would be with Draco.

Harry, Ron and Hermione came to her shortly before she left to meet Lynn, while Ginny was packing her bags. "Good luck," said Ron, hugging her. "I know you're perfectly capable of taking down that bastard."

"Ron!" Hermione scolded.

"What's the matter, the children can't hear again." He retorted. "Anyway - I'm so proud of you, Ginny. This case will be a huge victory for all of us."

"I know." Ginny nodded.She hoped they couldn't hear the quiver in her voice.

"Don't forget to follow the rules," Harry warned. "Immediately list his rights, tell him why he was arrested, all the procedures. I will not allow Malfoy to get away with technical details, and make the whole office go through a lot of trouble."

"I won't forget."

"Be careful," said Hermione, biting her lip, putting her arms around Ginny. "If something happens to you, I really don't know what to do."

Ginny forced a smile and hugged her too. "I'll be fine, really," she said to the three of them, slinging her bag over her shoulder. "When you see me again, another criminal will be in jail."

Harry smiled. "That's the spirit."

Ginny made her way to raid the wizard's office, her footsteps echoing in the hallway, most of them still not off work.Ginny almost cried, but she immediately covered her mouth and took a few deep breaths.I am a professional.I am doing my job.She said the mantra over and over, hoping to get it stuck in her heart.

When she arrives at her scheduled meeting place, an exceptionally sweet witch is waiting for her.She gave Ginny a big smile and shook her hand. "I'm Lynn Hargreaves," she said. "I will assist you in the on-site arrest this afternoon."

"Ginny Weasley, nice to meet you." Ginny murmured.

"Have you used attacking wizards in previous cases?" Lynn asked.

Ginny rolled her eyes. "I don't have a lot of cases," she explained. "The target of my last arrest was an old wizard riding a broom across Hampstead Heath. No need to attack a wizard."

Lynn laughed. "I see why not. But today's target is Draco Malfoy, isn't it? This is a very important case."

"Yes," said Ginny.

"Okay." Lynn clasped her slender hands tightly. "That's what we're going to do today." She handed Ginny a small blue badge, then showed her a matching one in her pocket. "The badges are transmuted," she said. "When you find your target - Mister Malfoy - you tap the badge -" she tapped the badge, "- it turns red. My badge turns red too, and that's where I go to you Signal to apprehend the target. If you can't find the target, but suspect that he has escaped, turn the badge into yellow and I will help find him. If you can't find the target and don't know where he is, turn the badge into Purple, for a failed arrest. Do you think Mr. Malfoy is going to be in big trouble today?"

Ginny shook her head, suddenly speechless.

"Great!" Lynn said cheerfully. "Here's your badge, here's mine, we're all set!"

Ginny went back to her apartment first, changed into a light green sundress, and put her wand and Lynn's badge at the bottom of her bag.Her heart was pounding so hard it was going to jump out of her chest, and she had to drink some water to get rid of her dizziness.coming.She's really going to do it.

She took a deep breath and apparated to Earl's Court.

Draco gave her his address and directions from the tube station - he obviously thought she'd come by tube - and Ginny found the street where he lived easily, with neatly lined Red brick houses with white edges.She spotted his car parked on the side of the road first, then walked up the steps and rang the number 56 doorbell.

There was loud music coming from behind the door, but when the bell rang the music died away and Ginny heard footsteps coming towards the door.The door opened and she found Simon staring at her in a daze, wearing a fluffy blue dressing gown and holding a crumpled tissue.

"Ah." He said vaguely. "Are you the naughty nurse John hired me?"

Ginny smiled. "It's me, Simon," she said. "Ginny Beasley? I'm here for Ben."

Simon sneezed. "Oops," he said. "I asked for the Right of First Night..." He shuffled away, leaving the door open, which Ginny took to invite her in.

"Kim? Is that you?" Draco's voice came from upstairs.

"Either she is, or a very good impersonator," replied Simon. "I bet it's the former."

The floorboards creaked overhead and Draco ran down the stairs, heartbreakingly handsome in faded jeans and a white polo shirt. "Hi, dear." He greeted her warmly.Ginny walked up to him involuntarily and kissed her passionately until both were out of breath.

"I miss you," Ginny said softly.She couldn't suppress the tremor in her voice, she knew he heard it.

"I miss you too," Draco said, his eyes darker than usual.

"God, if I want to watch that stuff, I have video in my room," Simon grumbled.

Draco frowned at him. "Oh, go back to your self-pity and watch your videos, Kim Qi. You're too sick to do anything else."

Simon pouted. "Then don't knock on the door," he called.

"Seriously, my friend, you can't even stand—"

"Okay, I'm leaving. Have a nice date." He shuffled down the corridor.

"Back to normal, Kinzie," Draco called, grinning smugly.

"After Robbie left, they were different." Simon shook his head and muttered, walking towards the back of the apartment.

When they reached the front steps and shut the door behind them, Draco turned to her. "It's really good to see you again," he said. "But are you all right, Kim?"

She smiled slightly. "I'm fine now." He took her hand and led her to the subway station.

He was a gentleman and paid for both of them by swiping his Oyster card twice at the turnstile, but he still refused to say where they were going.They got off at Westminster station, and Draco led her across London Bridge, the London Eye looming on the south bank to their left. "Have you ever been up there?" he asked, nodding at it.

"No," Ginny admitted.

"Great. Because that's where we're going. When you go up, you can see for miles." Draco quickened his pace a little, and Ginny followed. "London lays out beneath your feet, especially now, in the evening when the sun is setting... oh my god, it doesn't get any better than that." He stopped and winked at her. "Except for you, I suppose," he corrected cheekily.

Ginny felt a lump in her throat.Every moment she's with him, every time he smiles at her or winks or holds her hand - it's making it harder and harder for her to work up the courage to put him in jail.

I have no choice, she told herself, tears welling up in her eyes.There is no choice at all.

There was hardly a line when they arrived at Jubilee Gardens, so Draco quickly bought them tickets and took her into a pod.The rowdy group of tourists behind them went into another cabin, so they were completely alone.

right.This is her chance.Draco was describing all the buildings and landmarks they would see as their pod slowly turned towards the top of the observation wheel and Ginny rummaged through the clutter until she reached the bottom with trembling hands Two things: her wand and the blue badge Lynn had given her.

All she has to do is turn it red.One tap, and Lynne Apparates within 30 seconds, knocking out Draco and "arresting the target".The Malfoys' son would be back, Harry would have his world-famous criminal trial, and she would get a raise for a job well done.

It is my responsibility.I have to.

must.

"What are you looking for?" Draco asked with a smile. "Damn it, did you pack a Sainsbury's in there?"

Ginny looked up, looking at him worriedly with teary eyes, and the smile faded from his face. "Are you sure you're all right, honey?" he asked softly, reaching up to touch her upper arm.She let out a sob, and then she found her cheek against his chest, his arms around her.

"It's all right, Kim," he said. "everything will get better."

If you knew, she thought bitterly. "My work is not going well today." She cried and made up a reason.She grabbed her wand from her bag, tapped the badge, and wrapped her arms around Draco's waist. "I've always wanted to see you..."

"I'm counting the days," he said with a smile. "But everything is fine now."

He held her until she was no longer shaking from sobbing, and kissed her hair. "Do you feel better?"

Ginny nodded and smiled at him. "Much better, thanks," she said softly.

"Look, we're almost at the top." She looked over him and saw just as he had described it: the city of London stretching for miles beneath their feet, a mix of old and new.The Thames winds its way through the city like a sky-blue ribbon.The setting sun gilded the buildings, and Draco pointed them out for her: St. Paul's Cathedral; the Tower of London; Canary Wharf.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" he said softly. "Whenever I'm stressed - like lately - I come here because ... I don't know, it seems to calm me down."

"It's beautiful," Ginny agreed, admiring his sparkling silver-gray eyes.She sneaked a peek into the bag.

She has turned the badge purple.Lynn won't be coming tonight.

"Close your eyes."

She hastily closed the bag. "What?"

He gave her a smirk, which somehow reminded her that he was still Draco Malfoy anyway. "I have a present for you, but you can't look at it."

Ginny eyed him feigned suspicion, but finally closed her eyes resignedly. "Okay," she said with a smile, "now where is my gift—"

She stopped because at that moment she felt Draco's arms around her waist and his lips on hers, kissing her passionately.She ran her fingers through his tousled hair and pulled him closer, pressing against him without leaving a gap between them.

They must be crazy if they think Ginny is going to give up on Draco.give up on this.

"Huh?" he said, touching her forehead. "Good gift?"

"Best present," Ginny murmured, before pulling him towards her and kissing him again.