===''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone''===
Ginny is introduced in ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''. She is one of the first girls of about Harry's age seen in the series. She only makes two appearances in ''Philosopher's Stone'', both at [[Kings Cross railway station|King's Cross Station]]. The first is ana extendedscene cameo whenwhere Harry and her brothers leaveare leaving for Hogwarts; sheHarry issees shownher interacting with her family, and then watches her running down the platform chasing the train as it leaves the station. In this first scene, her connection to Harry is established with Harry overhearing a scene in which Ginny begs her mother to be able to go on the train and see the famous Harry Potter. The second is a brief appearance at the end of the book where she is excited to catch a glimpse of Harry when he returns from Hogwarts.
