Chapter 1- Do You Believe In Second Chances? Rating- PG-13 Disclaimer- I don't own any of these characters. Duh! So don't sue me. Wait a minute how can u sue me? I ain't got no money. hehe. Anyways I don't own so don't sue me. Discription- (when you read this use your brains and think about it) This is about learning to love someone. It's about taking chances (somethin' i really believe in). Making new friends and learning to cope with the twists and turns life brings. (such as love and much more)Just a taste oof reality to those people who think life is perfect. It's not all a bed of roses. Warnings- If you don't like the combination of Draco and Ginny then don't read this. Also if you don't like OC's in HP fics then don't read this. I warned you! *grins evily and laughs* ***********************************************

Chapter 1

Do You Believe In Second Chances?

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Virginia (Ginny..duh!) Weasley layed sleeping in her bed on a bright and beautiful Monday morning. It was the morning the Hogwarts train left for her next year at Hogwarts. "Ginny dear wake up," said a woman shaking Ginny. "Huh? What?" Ginny said sitting up. "Wake up it's time to get ready for another year at Hogwarts," her mother said leaving Ginny's room. Ginny sat up streched and rubbed her eyes. She walked over to her closet. She picked up a pair of bright red cargo pants(baggy of course), a white t- shirt (cut off somewhere near her belly button) that said "Like it or not i'm here to stay" in bright lime green letters,and some black flip-flops with silver sequins. She carefully pulled her top over her head and then slid the pants on. She placed a silver anklet around her ankle. From the anklet, there were 3 hearts. She pulled her flip-flops onto her feet. She grabbed her Hogwarts robes and her trunk and flew down the steps in the Weasley house. She dropped the large trunk onto the floor in the Weasley kitchen and draped her robes on the back of a dining room chair. She looked up and saw Fred, George, and Ron sitting with Harry Potter there loyal companion. "H-h-hi Ginny," Harry said astonished at how much she'd grown. She had grown 3 inches taller and also filled out in all the right places. (if you know what i mean)Her hair had changed from it's natural bright red to brown almost black. She had gotten her ears pierced (three in each ear) and also she looked more like her age. "Hi Harry. Oh yeah and if you wouldn't mind bring your eyes up onto my face and not my boobs," Ginny said laughing. "Sorry couldn't help but notice you've grown," Harry said. "Yeah and if your wondering , no, I won't go out with you," Ginny said sitting down in her chair and grabbing a piece of toast. "I wasn't not to burst your bubble," Harry said. "Yeah Ginny, I forgot to tell you Harry is going out with Cho. They've been writing letters all summer long," Ron said. "Er, okay but like I care," Ginny said teasing him. The conversation about Harry and Cho slowed down as everyone ate. Ginny's mind went else where.

~*~Flashback~*~ (last year on the train)

Ginny sat in a compartment on a train to Hogwarts alone. She looked out at the beautiful scenery. Suddenly she heard footsteps. The curtain on the compartment opened in a flash. "Can I sit here?" a familiar voice asked. (Ginny wasn't looking at the person.) "Er, okay," she said looking up this time. It was Draco Malfoy. He sat down and placed his trunk on the floor. "How was your summer?" Draco asked trying to be nice. "Like you care," Ginny said annoyed by his voice. "Yes actually I do. I've changed over the summer and I assure you that you will like the change," Draco said. "Er, well if you say so," Ginny said. "Anyways, How was your summer?" Draco asked. "It was great. If you call dealing with my brothers fun," she said sounding annoyed. "Sorry," Draco said sympathetically. "Thanks," she said smiling this time. "You have a nice smile," Draco said. "You too," Ginny said. They talked and flirted the whole train ride to Hogwarts until Ron came into the picture. Ginny didn't care about him (Ron) she liked the "new" Draco Malfoy.

Over the course of the school year Ginny and Draco became closer and closer. They spent Christmas together and all other holidays. They were good friends but one of them wanted more than that. Before the summer break approached Draco asked Ginny out. They were sitting alone in the Library drinking cokes. (the librarian hated the idea...and yes i said coke)They were talking about the end of the school year and summer then Draco popped the question. "Will you go out with me?" he asked her. "No, I'm sorry but I can't and I don't want to explain why," she said storming out of the room tears and all. Ginny knew the reason she said no was because she didn't want to fall for the richest guy in Hogwarts and get hurt by him.

~*~Back At Planet Earth~*~

"Earth to Ginny I was talkin' to you," George said. "Huh, er what?" she asked snapping out of the daydreaming. "I asked you if you were still friends with Malfoy," George said sounding annoyed. "Well, yeah, I guess so we haven't talked all summer though," Ginny said putting on her jean jacket. "Hmm, If you ask me i'd just get rid of him," George said."Whatever, I don't care to discuss "the matter at hand" anyomore thank you very much," Ginny said giving George an evil look. "Okay! Take a chill pill I was just askin' ya didn't have to go all postal on me," George said turning back to him eggs. A couple of minutes passed before anyone said anything. "I'm sorry George, i'm just a little tense. You know all the things that happened last year were hard for me to take in. The hardest part was turning down someone I really love but I can't go through it. I don't wanna get hurt and I don't give a damn what you guys think of Draco," Ginny said taking in all of what she had said. "I know last year was hard for you and I also know from experience that Draco changed for the good. I also know you loved him and wanted to go out with him and make more of it and I don't know why you didn't he loved you a lot and he wasn't going to hurt you," said a new voice that belonged to Hermione Granger. "I know all of that but I was scared and I still am. By the way, how long have you been there?" Ginny said getting up from her chair and hugging Hermione. "About 15 minuted long enough to see all the fuss about you and Draco," Hermione said as Ron turned to look at the also "new and improved" Hermione Granger. She had grown 2 inches taller and her hair was straightened. She also had grown "boobs" (hehe.) and had on a great outfit made up of military (camo) cargo pants (baggy) with a gray t-shirt (it said "Peace and Love" across it in blue letters) that cut off near her belly button and military combat boots. She had a little addition between her t-shirt and pants, a thing known as a belly button ring which was silver with a peace sign hanging from it. She looked beautiful. "Damn girl you look awesome," Ron said not thinking her said his thoughts out loud. "Excuse me? What the hell did you just say?" Hermione said. "Oops didn't know it came out of my mouth I was just thinking it," Ron said looking embarassed. "Enough about me let's get to the topic of discussion," Hermione said glancing at Ginny. "OKAY! I can't take this! I'm not going to talk about this anymore. Not now not ever. I will never be willing to talk about it either so just leave me alone," Ginny said getting up from the dining room table, opening the front door, and slamming it shut after here. "Oh dear! I'm sorry for her behavior she's been this way all summer long. You probably know why. I think going back to school and facing it will get her straight," Mrs. Weasley said. "Not a problem she needs a friend and i'm here but I think she really needs to work it out with Draco before she does anything else," Hermione said. "Dear, Dear, Dear we'd had better get going if you kids want to make the train. Ginny!," Mrs.Weasley called. "Coming!" Ginny shouted rushing in and grabbing her trunk and robes and rushing out the door after everyone else.

~*~On The Train~*~

Ron,George,Fred,Harry,and Hermione ran off in opposite directions from Ginny when they got onto the train. Ginny was left by herself in a compartment alone and sad. She hadn't seen Draco yet and was hoping she wouldn't she had hurt him too much already. She didn't want to fall in love with him and get hurt so she turned him down even though they loved each other. she couldn't think about being without him she knew if she did she'd cry. So she sat in silence and looked out the window. She really wanted to be with him but she didn't know how to. She looked up from the window and there he stood. The love of her life. "Hi," Draco said as she looked up. "Hey, I've missed you," Ginny said standing up and hugging him. "Yeah, me too. You look great," Draco said. "Thanks, you don't look so bad youself," Ginny said looking him over. Baggy jeans, white muscle shirt, and sneakers. His muscles had filled out and he had the most amazing smile and the personality to go with it. "Hmm..yeah. Have you found someone?" he asked making her smile turn into a nasty frown. "No actually I haven't, have you?" she asked. "No," he said solemnly. "Oh, I wanted to know something," she said. "Okay, what?" he said kind of confused. "Do you believe in second chances?" she asked him. He smiled back at her knowing what she meant. He reached over and kissed her. "No, I don't," he said. Her face turned into a shocked expression and she almost slapped him but she refrained herself form doing it. "I only believe in first," he said smiling and hugging her. She kissed him and then he looked her straight in the face and gave him the biggest smile he could give. "Will you go out with me?" he asked her for the second time. "Yes, I will," she said. Draco and Ginny both stood up at the same time. He carefully placed his hands at her hips and caressed her body taking it all in. He gently brushed her hair from her face and then he kissed her softly. The kissed lasted for a half a second then they hugged and sat down. "I missed you so much," she said. "Me too," he whispered. "Promise me you'll never leave me," she said. "Never," he said kissin her as the train came to a stop. They both got off the train and walked to a "horse drawn" carriage. They road up to the castle and got off the carriage. The sorting ceremony began as they arrived. It lasted as long as usual. They had the feast and then went to there dorms. Ginny plopped onto her bed and thought about Draco. They both thought about each other all night but didn't know it. They were made for each other and they both knew it.

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Hey Everyone, Kay this is my first Draco/Ginny fic so go easy on the reviews. I had fun writing this and I hope you liked it. I like the pairing of the two. In the chapters to follow this one an OC will appear and also more after that one. (not in the next chapter..just a warning) Anyways R&R pleaze! Luv ya!Peace! Ciao, Nikki