A/N: A bit upsetting at how many reviews my last chapter got. I think only about 7. But those people are thanked at the bottom.. ^_^. And what did I say? I'd like reviews but no matter what I'll continue the story, so here I am! Hehe...

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Love at Long Last
~ Princess Luna

Chapter 4:Caught

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Crabbe and Goyle were quickly excused from the scene, as Snape intended on only questioning Draco and Ginny THIS time. Snickering, the two idiots ran off intot he Slytherin dorms.

Once the doors slammed behind the two, Snape turned his stare towards the two in front of him. Ginny kept her eyes glued to the ground out of shame, while Draco looked Snape straight in the eye. Draco obviously wasn't ashamed by the scene.

'Malfoy, what did you do to this girl?' Snape said spitting out the words.
'I was just about to take her up to the dorms for a little... er... tour.' Draco said smoothly.
'Is this true?' Snape asked Ginny, pity in his eyes.
'Yes.' Ginny said in a hardly audible voice.
'What?' Snape said astonished, 'Malfoy, I never expected this type of behavior from YOU! What would your father say...' Snape said but was interrupted.
'I don't give a shit about what my father says! And, also, there is no need whatsoever to involve him in this matter. Neither, do you have any right to stop me from doing what I will to do!' Draco yelled with a fury unimaginable.
'How dare you speak to me in that tone! Both of you, to Dumbledore's office. NOW!' Snape said.

Turning them around, he ordered them to the Headmaster's office. Once they reached the statue before the doorway to Dumbledore's office, Snape muttered 'Chocolate Frogs'. At once the door opened.

'I'm going to get Professor McGonagall & Professor Dumbledore. You two go into the office, and ::sit:: there. Understand?' Snape said fiercely.
'Yes sir.' Draco answered with mock fear.
'Yes.' Ginny answered, frightened.

Ginny had often feared Snape through the long hours of Double Potions, and that was besides the fact that she trembled each time he walked passed her. For a mysterious reason this man terrified her.

Walking through the dark hallway, Draco and Ginny entered the office. There they were greeted by Dumbledore's bird, Fawks. Although, Fawks flew out of the window soon.

Then Draco turned towards Ginny, who was sitting in a chair, wrapped up in her thoughts. He inched forward, so he was just beside her and put his hand on her shoulder. At once Ginny jumped a little, but then she realized who it was.

'What do you want?' Ginny said, her voice stating obvious tears she was holding back. Draco smirked at this.
'I want you to understand...' He said and turned the chair around so that she was facing him. '... if you don't deny the fact about what I was about to do to you...' He gently placed a hand on her neck and stroked it. '... you will...' he grasped her neck gently, as if about to choke her. '... most definitely regret it.'
'You wouldn't.' Ginny said alarmed and moved away from him, 'You wouldn't dare lay a hand on me.'
'Or would I?' He said, with a smirk on his face.

At that very moment, Dumbledore opened the door and entered the room solemnly. McGonagall and Snape followed. The two Professors were silent, most probably they were reviewing the situation. Dumbledore, on the other hand, sat down at his desk and was silent. He looked at the almost disheveled appearance of Ginny, and at the nonchalant behavior of Draco.

'Mr. Malfoy, Miss Weasley, I hope you understand the seriousness of the situation. By what I understand... Mr. Malfoy, you were very close to committing a crime that would have you imprisoned. Miss Weasley, you on the other hand, were almost horribly violated by a fellow student. I am leaving it to you to be able to fix the punishment.'

All eyes were on Ginny, who kept her eyes lowered and didn't speak. Professor McGonagall felt sympathy for the child. She's been through so much... now this.

'Professor Dumbledore. I-I think you got the wrong idea.' Ginny began quietly.
'What's this, my dear?' Dumbledore said curiously.
'H-he wasn't about to hurt me in anyway...'
'Then what was really going on?'
'He was just...er... helping me with some Potions homework.'
'But you said...' Snape began.
'Professor Snape, please. The child has spoken, case dismissed.' Dumbledore said.

Draco and Ginny were excused, and so left the office. Once out of the office, Draco muttered a few words, and Ginny found herself in the dungeons again with Draco.

'I thought you said you'd leave me alone!" Ginny exclaimed.
'You misunderstood.' Draco said grabbing her, and pinning her against the wall. 'I said I wouldn't kill you.'
'Then what do you want from me?'
'You didn't deny me almost hurting you for just the reason I gave you... I don't think you did.' Draco said.
'What?' Ginny whispered confused.
'You want me... I can feel it.' Draco said, lowering his face to kiss her, but Ginny moved out of the way.
'I did NOT!' Ginny screamed.
'Deny it now... remember later, Weasley. I leave you tonight, but tomorrow is a new day.'

Draco said. He winked, and left her there.

~* In the Gryffindor Common Room *~

Ginny sprinted through the portal and fell into a chair by the fire. There she found Ron, Hermione, and Harry waiting for her. They were obviously looking for her...

'Ginny are you ok?' Ron said quickly and almost ran towards her.
'Ron!" Ginny exclaimed and started to sob.

Though she was often annoyed by him, his tricks, insults... he was her brother. She loved him, he loved her.

'Ginny?' Hermione said, and sat down next to her, wrapped a blanket around her, and hugged her, 'What happened?'
'M-malfoy. He almost...' Ginny said but couldn't continue.
'He did what!' Harry yelled angrily realizing the situation. 'I'll kill him.'
'Why do you care?' Ginny asked, sorrow turning to anger, 'You will not do anything. Why do you even care? You're not my boyfriend, POTTER.' Ginny said angrily.
'Fine. Goodbye.' Harry said and stomped off.

Harry left the common room. Ron looked at his sister in disbelief.

'Ginny, what the hell do you think you're doing? He was trying to HELP.' Ron screamed.
'B-but...' Ginny started to sob again, remembering that she had lost Harry.
'Ron, go.' Hermione said.
'Why? She's my sister.'
'I'll talk to Ginny. You just go.' Hermione said.
'Fine.' Ron said.

He left the room, muttering angrily to himself.

'Ginny, tell me what happened.'

Ginny told Hermione everything that had happened. But she left out about how Draco had threatened to kill her. All and all... she said everything looking at the fire. Staring blankly, trying to erase the memories. Hermione listened, quietly, as tears came to her eyes.

'Ginny, why didn't you stand up to him? You're always fighting with your brothers. You totally insulted Harry last night... but why didn't you say anything to Malfoy?'
'I'm mad at my brothers when I yell... I hate Harry...'
'You don't hate Malfoy?'
'Of course... but...' Ginny said, 'Hermione, could you leave me alone for awhile?'
'Sure.'

Hermione hugged her, and then left the room. Just before she left, she turned back quickly and gave her a glance of sympathy.

Why didn't I stand up to him... why didn't I tell Dumbledore the truth... could Draco be right? Do I actually like him?

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A/N: OoOo... weird twist! Hehe... but the last about 1/8 of the story wasn't well written at all.. sorry you guys! I just couldn't think, and I wanted to finish the chapter.

Thanks to the reviewers:

~* Autumn *~ You want Draco? ::sigh:: falling for an imaginary character? Hehe ditto hun

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~* Damiani *~ You reviewed again! Aww :: thank you! :: hehe... well, you read 3 before 2? Tisk tisk... hehe... another person said Draco's emotions in Chapter 2 were changing suddenly too. But here's why: He has two sides, one where he hates everything for the pain things cause, and two sympathy and understanding for people who feel the same type of pain. Hope that helps ^_^.

~* Flute Princess *~ You think I'm in the same league as JK Rowling too? :: jumps up and down :: Thank you! Hehe... and I'm glad you like this story.

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~* Krissy *~ This girl wants fluff... BAD. So in the next chapter she WILL get fluff. Hehe I read her comment AFTER this chapter was done.. so fluff in the next chapters, k krissy?

~* ~*$draco'z girl$*~ *~ Draco and Harry are assholes? LOL.... Well that was kind of the point, in a way. But Harry's really a sweetie in this story.. he just hasn't shown his true colors yet, same for Draco. Lol... that's a lame excuse. And my 'horrid cliffhangers?' :: -- dies dramatically at the phrase :: How can I be so cruel?! :: ~~ says dramatically... Honey, this is so the viewers keep reading, and also it gives them something to think about. ^_^