Chapter 1: The Invitation
I couldn't believe it. An owl, that looked just like Malfoy's flew into my room at Grimwauld Place. Carefully, I took the letter and opened it. It read,
Dear Ms. Ginevra Weasley,
You have been invited to the Malfoys yearly back-to-school ball. Please dress in something appropriate for the occasion. If you except, the ball is at 3 tomorrow, in Malfoy Manor. Please do because I need to talk to you. Don't tell your parents or siblings. I would really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Draco L. Malfoy
I read it again and bite my lip. This could never be real. Draco Malfoy was my long-term crush and someone who is also related to Deatheaters. Voldemort himself could be related to this. Even so, what would he want with me. He's already possessed me and almost killed me. What else could he want?
My train of thought was ruined by my mum saying through the door, "Ginny, dinner."
"Coming mum." I respond immediately, hiding the letter under my pillow. Looking at Draco's owl I say, "Please, go wait outside until I can respond. I promise I'll call you in when I'm done writing the letter." The owl seemed to understand my desperation and flew back out my window. I took a deep breath and walked downstairs, slipping into the seat next to Hermione.
"What took so long? Your brothers started getting jumpy." Hermione asks, glancing the brother she likes the most, Fred.
"I got a letter from Draco Malfoy. He invited me to a ball tomorrow for us going back to school. He says he needs to talk to me. I'm thinking about excepting…" I answer to my best friend quietly. Draco only asked me to not tell my family, Hermione isn't family until she marries Fred. It's bound to happen.
"Ginny," Hermione says, low enough for me to have to lean in to hear her, "Malfoy's parents are Deatheaters and Voldemort's back. Do you really think it's a good idea to leave just to see a childhood crush?" I glare at her and stand causing everyone to look at me.
"What'cha doing, Gin-gin?" Fred asked, looking at me worriedly. I look at everyone and realize every single person in the room was staring at me. Damn it.
"I'm just tired. Night all." I say quickly, leaving before anyone can protest. When I get to my room, I decide what I'm going to do.
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