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Ginny, Harry, Hermione, and the Weasleys were all walking toward Flourish and Blotts to end the days shopping in Diagon Alley. When they got there, a strange sight met their eyes. The place was packed full. So full they couldn't even see inside.
Ginny took they sight in in awe. It had never been so packed when she cam eto shop for her brothers. "Why is it so crowded?" she wondered aloud. The others shrugged. "Look here." The voice made her jump.
Harry was pointing at a sign that read – Book signings by Gilderoy Lockhart himself. Ginny blushed scarlet. She was so shy around Harry, even his voice made her self-conscience. "Stupid" she told herself. "He will never like you if you are silly like that." Still, she couldn't help it.
She jumped again as hermione let out a loud squeal. She had just finished reading the sign, and was now gabbling on about "actually getting to meet him…. so amazing…. all the things he's done…." Ginny smirked. You never really knew what to expect from Hermione. From what Ron said, she was a know-it-all bookworm most of the time, but there were some moments like this that were really unexpected.
Ginny sighed as she looked at her used stuff. She didn't know how her parents could afford Lockhart's book set for all of them. Suddenly Lockhart stood up and exclaimed something. The next thing Ginny knew, she was watching as Harry was dragged away by Lockhart.
It happened so fast, but Lockhart announced that he was going to be teaching Defence against the Dark Arts. Then Harry was back, with Lockhart's complete set for free. He dumped the books in Ginny's cauldron, saying he could buy his own. Ginny could feel her cheeks going red as she mumbled her thanks.
Seconds later, another boy was walking over. He didn't look very nice. His father was behind him. She reconised him as Lucius Malfoy, from the ministry. So that must be Draco…
Draco was now talking to Harry. She could only hear little bits and pieces. "Bet you loved that Potter… Can't get enough fame…"
Finally Ginny couldn't stand it any longer. Stepping in she said, "Leave him alone!" Both Harry and Draco were looking at her in surprise. She went scarlet, realizing she had never willing spoken in front of Harry before.
Ginny stepped back and started watching her dad, talking to Lucius Malfoy. She couldn't hear them, so she actually screamed outloud when her dad lungedat Lucius who was holding her Tranfiguration book.
When Hagird broke up the fight, they all left as quickly as they could. On the ride back to the Burrow, Ginny was examining her new wand. It was beautiful, Holly and Unicorn, 8.5 inches. Ginny couldn't wait for September 1st., when she could finally go to Hogwarts.
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A/N: Sorry for the super long wait. We just moved and I have been really busy. This is a filler chapter, the next will be longer. Sorry about that too. Please review! Comments and Critisism are welcome. Thanks!