Consequences of the Heart

What would have happened if Harry and Ginny had battled each other at the end of Order of the Phoenix? A magical duel in front of the whole school teaches them that punishments can linger even into the summer holidays. As they live with the consequences of their rash acts, they question assumptions they've made about themselves, their pain and each other.

What would have happened if Harry and Ginny had battled each other at the end of Order of the Phoenix? A magical duel in front of the whole school teaches them that punishments can linger even into the summer holidays. As they live with the consequences of their rash acts, they question assumptions they've made about themselves, their pain and each other. (Chapter Two: Harry and Ginny find out what they're punishment is, Harry paints, Ginny cooks and they row again).

What would have happened if Harry and Ginny had battled each other at the end of Order of the Phoenix? A magical duel in front of the whole school teaches them that punishments can linger even into the summer holidays. As they live with the consequences of their rash acts, they question assumptions they've made about themselves, their pain and each other. (Chapter Three: Harry weeds the flower beds, they study at Number Four and the forgiveness process begins).

After the battle at the Department of Mysteries, Harry's emotions are just barely under his control. When Ginny loses her temper at the way Harry has been treating those around him, Harry's own anger flares, and the result is a magical duel that sends them both to the Hospital Wing. A furious group of adults mete out a punishment that lingers into the summer, and as the two of them deal with the consequences of their rash behavior, they question assumptions they've made about themselves, their pain and each other.

After the battle at the Department of Mysteries, Harry's emotions are just barely under control. When Ginny loses her temper at the way Harry has been treating those around him, Harry's own anger flares, and the result is a magical duel that sends them both to the Hospital Wing. A furious group of adults mete out a punishment that lingers into the summer, and as the two of them deal with the consequences of their rash behavior, they question assumptions they've made about themselves, their pain and each other. (In this chapter, Harry's birthday, more on the bond, and Hermione comes over for some girl talk).

After the battle at the Department of Mysteries, Harry's emotions are just barely under control. When Ginny loses her temper at the way Harry has been treating those around him, Harry's own anger flares, and the result is a magical duel that sends them both to the Hospital Wing. A furious group of adults mete out a punishment that lingers into the summer, and as the two of them deal with the consequences of their rash behavior, they question assumptions they've made about themselves, their pain and each other. [Chapter Six: Harry gets stuck and Ginny comes to his rescue, in more ways than one.]

After the battle at the Department of Mysteries, Harry's emotions are just barely under control. When Ginny loses her temper at the way Harry has been treating those around him, Harry's own anger flares, and the result is a magical duel that sends them both to the Hospital Wing. A furious group of adults mete out a punishment that lingers into the summer, and as the two of them deal with the consequences of their rash behavior, they question assumptions they've made about themselves, their pain and each other. Part one of a three part trilogy. [Chapter 7: Harry wakes up confused and is told to figure things out before he can even be around Ginny again. Two letters later, Ginny Floos to Privet Drive.]

After the battle at the Department of Mysteries, Harry's emotions are just barely under control. When Ginny loses her temper at the way Harry has been treating those around him, Harry's own anger flares, and the result is a magical duel that sends them both to the Hospital Wing. A furious group of adults mete out a punishment that lingers into the summer, and as the two of them deal with the consequences of their rash behavior, they question assumptions they've made about themselves, their pain and each other. [Epilogue: Bookends for the story, what happened in Dumbledore's office after the duel and after they arrive back at Hogwarts.]