The Christmas War

Chapter One

Declaring War

Ginny's POV

There were two desks in the small classroom Parkinson had dragged me into. She was leaning against one and I stood before the door. I was trying very hard not to laugh.

Pansy didn't know me very well, probably why she had no reaction to the petrified bit. Draco knew. Hermione knew.

Pansy also didn't know that I don't gamble. I win. I could crush her in a heart beat. Pansy had the entire Slytherin vote, but that was influenced by fear. Every girl in the school admired and respected me. My relationship with Draco, though only ten days old, had already paved the way for every cross house relationship that could be thought of. Seamus and Luna were enjoying a dreamily cute romance.

I wouldn't lose Draco. Because I wouldn't lose.

Pansy sneered at me. "Christmas break starts in three days. That's when the war starts. There will be two battles aday during the fourteen days of break. First to go to the HOspital Wing or to give up loses. Winner gets unchallenged rights."

I blinked. Good job Parkinson. I didn't actually expect her to have a plan.

Then I grinned. This would be fun. "Looking forward to it!"

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I leaned back in Draco's arms, letting my head fall to rest on his chest. He lifted a hand, absently stroking my hair. "How was your day?" He asked.

We were seated in the new room Dumbledore had set up just for innerhouse couples. We were allowed there until nine, at which time we could be forcibly taken back to our rooms.

I smiled up at him from my vantage point. "Pretty nice."

"Only pretty nice?" He drawled in that adorable fashion of his. "What would make it better?"

"Only you can do that!" I whispered, nuzzling him.

He grinned. "But tell me, what made your day less than perfect?"

"Well, I haven't seen you nearly enough. Hermione's been getting on me to knuckle down and study."

Draco smiled. "She's late this year, isn't she? Last year she started with Halloween."

I laughed softly. "And then there's the thing with Parkinson."

Draco stiffened. "What about her?"

"She wants to wage some sort of war over you."

"And what did you tell her?"

Suddenly I was scared. Had I done the wrong thing? Should I have just ignored her?

"I accepted." I stuttered.

Draco met my eyes. "Stupid cow."

I started. "What?"

He smiled. "Not you. Parkinson. Doesn't she know who she's going against?"

I relaxed. "Obviously not."

"Do me a favor, Gin."

"Only if you'll do me one."

"Fair enough."

I twisted to press my cheek against his chest. "Fire away, love."

"Kick her ass."

I smiled. "Easy. Your turn."

"Go ahead."

"It's going to seem a little crazy, but trust me..."