Chapter 6

'The moment in which everything new and eternal begins.'

The hours passed relatively fast. Soon, Ginny was on her way to the pitch for Quidditch practice. Luna had told her that Blaise was not at all what he seemed to be. 'Never judge a book by its covers,' Luna had said. 'It may not be what it seems to be.'

Apparently, on the day Ginny had dropped her parchment, Luna had bumped into Blaise in a deserted corridor while running to class. Instead of mocking and sneering at her like Luna thought he would, he had bent down and picked up her belongings for her.

Luna, with a dreamy expression on her face, had told Ginny that he even helped her up, as she was lying sprawled on the floor.

Blaise had dusted the dirt off her bag and handed it to her. Luna had been so shocked by his courteous act; she snatched her bag and scampered away like a frightened bunny.

After brooding over it for a few days, Luna had written Blaise a 'Thank you' note and sent to him by owl post. Luna had not expected to get a reply, but she did...a few days later.

They chatted via owl post everyday for about two weeks when Blaise had asked her out. Ginny suddenly realised where Luna was when she had disappeared the numerous times – with Blaise.

Her homework that weekend must have been done with Blaise's help too, Ginny thought.

Luna was not the kind who finished her homework on time regularly.

Obviously, Luna was trying her best to convince her best friend that Blaise was not a 'big, bad wolf'. But Ginny maintained her decision that she would only change her opinion of Blaise when she got to meet him and see with her own eyes that he was not what she thought he was like.

However, Ginny did not know that this meeting was going to take place much earlier than she had expected.

Ginny walked over to the changing rooms. Harry, who was now the Captain of the team, was already there. Most of the team was already present but they waited a little longer for the latecomers.

Harry gave a short talk before giving the instruction for everyone to change into his or her Quidditch gear.

Ginny went to the broom closet and took out her broom. It wasn't a very good broom, neither was it a lousy one. It was average. Her whole family had chipped in to buy this broom for her last birthday so it was very precious to her.

Taking her broom out, she tied her long auburn hair into a ponytail and took off from the ground.

It was so good to feel the wind rushing through her hair as she sped around the pitch. She was a Chaser on the team.

Though her modesty would never let her admit it, Ginny was one of the best players in the team and the best Chaser the Gryffindor team had. She was second only to Harry, who was playing the Seeker.

The Gryffindor team did a couple of warm up practices but before they could proceed any further, they were interrupted by, as Ron so aptly put it, 'a gaggle of green-clad Slytherins'.

Everyone on the team landed, except Ginny, who was happily flying in the air, oblivious to the disturbance on the ground.

When Ginny had turned the broom around, what she saw made her gasp in shock. From up there, she could see everything very clearly.

Ron was standing beside Harry and a dark-haired boy, whom Ginny recognized as Blaise, was standing beside Malfoy.

Malfoy (who was the Captain of the Slytherin team) and Harry were, judging from their expressions (and mouths) having a fight – with words. Ginny could see her brother turning beet red in anger at what probably Malfoy said.

Before Blaise could stop him, Ron had turned to his right and swung his fist directly at Malfoy's head from the side.

Malfoy, apparently, had not seen it coming as he was too busy arguing with Harry to notice the fist swinging towards him.

Ginny immediately flew towards the scene. As she flew, her shock had turned to boiling anger.

How could he do that? That was so low-down. At least have the courage to fight the enemy when his attention is not somewhere else. Ginny was beyond angry – she was furious, she was mad! This is foul play, she thought furiously as she landed on the ground.

All eyes turned to her at that moment. Ron took advantage of it to levitate a huge, jagged rock and to knock Malfoy out.

Ginny did not miss Malfoy's rare look of surprise (he rarely showed his emotions on his face) before he collapsed on the ground, blood streaming from the wound on his head.

The entire crowd started chattering with one another on what had just happened. Ron even allowed himself a tiny smile of satisfaction.

Ginny was disgusted, appalled at her brother's nauseating behaviour.

Ginny marched up to them, a murderous look on her face. The small crowd parted to make way for her.

Anyone could tell she was boiling with uncontainable rage and it would be best if they shut up and got out of her way.

"RONALD WEASLEY!" She yelled impressively, putting her hands on her hips. There was complete silence, at once.

"HOW DARE YOU? YOU ARE A SORRY EXCUSE FOR A BROTHER!"

"But...he...he...said..." Ron stuttered nervously. He had not really meant to do that. His anger had taken control just now. But Ron knew even his anger would be of no match to Ginny's rage right now.

"SHUT UP AND DON'T GIVE ME ANY EXCUSES!" The whole crowd winced at her yell.

Harry stepped forward, attempting to say something to save his best mate.

Before he could even open his mouth, Ginny prodded him roughly in his chest and snapped, "Don't get involved in this, Harry."

Immediately, Harry very wisely closed his mouth and stepped back. Ron looked at him helplessly, a pleading look on his face. Seeing this, the bunch of Slytherins snickered uncontrollably and even Blaise let an amused expression appear on his once indifferent features.

"YOU DISGUST ME!" Ginny shrieked angrily at Ron.

Ginny then strode towards Malfoy and tried picking him up. However, Malfoy's body was too heavy for her to carry allow.

Blaise snapped out of his trance and motioned for the Slytherins to stand back while he stepped forward to help her.

"What are you doing?" Ron asked.

"Bringing him to the Hospital Wing, you air-head!" Ginny hissed menacingly.

Ron was shocked. Bring Malfoy to the Hospital Wing? "But Ginny...that's Malfoy...and you can't…"

Before he had a chance to finish his sentence, a tightly clenched fist darted out and hit him directly on his nose. The loud cracking of the bone could be heard as blood spurted out in torrents.

The Slytherins howled loudly in laughter. But they quieted immediately once Blaise glared icily at them.

Ginny had absolutely enough of Ron's nonsense. Ignoring his cries of protest and pain, she picked up Malfoy's foot and with Blaise holding the upper part of Malfoy's body, she motioned for him to move.

Together, they made their way to the Hospital Wing like this.

Ginny was still fuming. Ron definitely deserved more than that punch. Ginny breathed in deeply, trying to be calm and keep her temper in check before she vented her anger on someone completely innocent.

Blaise was no fool. Although he knew he could be a little talkative at times, he knew when to close his mouth, unlike the idiotic Weasel King.

He completely supported what Ginny did to Ron, but felt he deserved more than that.

Not wanting to be Ginny's punching bag (verbally and non-verbally) he intelligently kept his wisecracks to himself.

They walked in complete silence. Nothing could be heard but the shuffling of their feet.

Ginny having calmed down already, decided to break the silence.

"Well...Luna told me about...it already." Ginny started.

"I know." Blaise nodded, not surprised at all.

"How do you know? She told you?"

"Nope. I heard." Blaise said honestly.

"You mean 'eavesdropped'," Ginny replied, narrowing her eyes slightly as she realised what happened.

"Technically, yes." Blaise answered, shrugging. "I had to make sure you didn't hurt her in a mad rage or anything."

"What? Luna's my best friend." Ginny said defensively.

"Good point. But you never know it with Gryffindors."

"Just like you never know it with Slytherins." Ginny paused. "I didn't think anyone of you would help me carry this dead load to the Hospital Wing."

"Draco's my best mate." Blaise said simply. Looking at Ginny straight in the eye, she spoke, "Just to let you know, not all Slytherins are Death Eaters, we can't help it that some of us just choose to be."

Thinking about it, Ginny muttered, "I guess you are right."

Blaise's arrogance could not be held back for long. "Of course I'm right. I never make mistakes." He smiled smugly.

"To err is to be human, Za – Blaise."

Blaise raised his eyebrows. Other than that, he gave no other indication of his surprise at Ginny's words.

Just then, they reached the Hospital Wing. Blaise went into the office to alert Madam Pomfrey after he laid Malfoy on a bed.

Ginny sat down on one of the chairs and waited for Madam Pomfrey to come.

"Oh my..." Madam Pomfrey exclaimed as she bustled in.

Blaise sat on the next to Ginny. How ironic. Just yesterday she would have given him a good tongue-lashing if Blaise had sat beside her. Now, Ginny did not do anything but give him a small smile and calmly watch Madam Pomfrey attend to Malfoy.

"Draco's not going to like it," Blaise commented. "Tell your brother to watch out, he might be the next one on that bed."

"There's no need to tell him anything. He deserves it." Ginny replied shortly.

Blaise looked at Ginny in surprise. She just calmly looked straight ahead, her face devoid of all expression. He had not expected her to say that. Blaise made a mental note never to get on her bad side.

She has surprised him twice today. Now, that was an extraordinary feat. Blaise wasn't a person who was surprised easily.

"What made you punch your brother over Draco's injuries?" Blaise asked abruptly. "I mean you and Draco aren't exactly the best of friends..."

For a moment, Ginny was surprised at his question. But it was natural that he was curious over that. Who wouldn't be?

She answered truthfully, "I just thought it was really unfair. No matter what Malfoy said, it was still no excuse to hit him like that. What's more, if you really wanted to pick a fight, at least have the dignity to do it when your opponent is aware of it."

Blaise nodded. That made sense to him. "Are you going to be in trouble for what you did?"

Ginny was stunned into silence for a while. A Slytherin, concerned for a Gryffindor? Something very weird was happening here... She composed herself and replied confidently, "Nope. I think I can handle it. If Ron really wants to push his luck, I'll just send a letter to my mum. That usually takes care of everything. Once, she hears what happened, she'll be on my side."

Blaise opened his mouth to respond, but Madam Pomfrey told them that Malfoy was alright and could leave the Hospital Wing soon. He had to take a bottle of medicine every 8 hours for one week or he might suffer from concussion.

"Tell Mr Malfoy to come and collect it every 8 hours. He can't take it in advance because the medicine has to be freshly brewed." Said Madam Pomfrey and went to her office to take the first bottle.

Malfoy moved on the bed, having regained consciousness already.

"My head hurts..." He moaned.

Blaise walked over to the bed and updated his friend. "You can thank the Weasel King for that. He hit you on your head with a rock."

"Blaise, no 'Weasel' jokes in my presence, please. Even if it's my uncouth brother." Ginny said politely. After all, she had stayed to apologise to Malfoy on behalf of her idiotic brother. Might as well start by being civilised.

"Who is that?" Malfoy asked, sitting up. "Oh, it you. Came to gloat at your brother's great achievement?"

"No actually. I came to apologise for my brother's disgusting behaviour." Ginny said calmly. "Phew...now that that's over and done with, I must be off. Get well soon, Malfoy. See you, Blaise."

This must be the first time a Weasley ever apologised to a Malfoy. Ginny thought, as she strode out without looking back. This is definitely the right thing to do. Why do I always have to clear up my brother's mess?

Ginny walked down the corridor. She decided to look for Luna and have their dinner together in the Kitchens. She really wanted to avoid Harry and Ron for the next few days.

"Ginny!" A voice called, stopping her in her tracks.

She turned.

Blaise was there. "Just wanted to apol -"

"There's no need. I understand." Ginny cut in, knowing what Blaise was going to say. "I expected worst from a Malfoy. Anyway, I've to go."

"Are you sure?"

"Absolutely. See you around!" With that, Ginny quickly walked away.

Having dinner in the Kitchens was a good idea because Ginny found out from Hermione, who totally approved of Ginny's actions, that Ron was looking for her. The Kitchen was also a good place for private conversations. No one heard what you were talking about unless you counted the House Elves.

Ginny recounted the whole incident, including her talk with Blaise, over dinner to Luna. After dinner, they snuck back into the dormitories without anyone noticing. Luckily, boys were not allowed to enter the girls' dormitories, or Ron would have easily confronted Ginny.

Draco Malfoy walked into his private dormitories after dinner. Blaise had told him what had occurred after he passed out. He was filled with outrage. How dare that Weasel hit him? He was going to pay for it.

Draco also found out from Blaise that little Weaselette had punched her brother over his injuries. That was surprising. Why had she done that? He wasn't sure.

His head hurt. The throbbing in his head gave him a bad migraine. This was the worst day ever. He had also overheard what the Weasley said to Blaise before she left. I expected worst from a Malfoy... Was he really that mean? So much so that she only expected the worst from him? His confusion over Ginny's actions made him dizzier, which did not help his bad headache at all.

Draco plopped gracefully onto his bed and drank the bottle of potion in a gulp. His hazy vision cleared and the throbbing in his temples reduced. This whole day was very strange. Had the earth stopped spinning?

He took out his parchment and started writing. Somehow, the recipient of his messages was the only person, besides Blaise, that seemed to understand him and how he felt. She was always there for him when he needed advice or just someone to talk to.

Have you ever felt like you can't seem to control whatever that's happening around you and cannot make head or tail of it? Ginny read.

Yes, sometimes that just happens. Don't worry; you are not the only one that goes through it. Look on the bright side, at least you are still alive after my attempt on your life.

Wow, I'm feeling so happy and chirpy by just thinking about it.

Your sense of humor really needs a work on, you know...

Really? I always thought I was terribly funny.

Poor thing. Who was the one who led you to believe that? He must have been playing a joke on you.

No one dares to play jokes on me, I'm afraid. They are all scared that I might bite off their heads.

Oh my. You must be horrifying. But how can clowns bite off heads? Are their teeth that sharp? They are supposed to be harmless...

Excuse me, I'm far from being a clown.

But I was always under the impression that you are one...how could I be wrong?

Ginny waited for a reply as she lay on her bed at night, watching Luna send a letter to Blaise by owl post. Those two just could not get enough of each other. She checked her parchment a few minutes later, no reply. After about fifteen to twenty minutes, there still wasn't a reply. What happened? Finally, she could not wait anymore. Ginny wrote.

What happened? Are you alright?

There still was no reply for another ten minutes. Just as Ginny was about to write again, a message appeared.

Yes, I'm fine.

What happened?

I was searching through my whole room for a headache cure. Do I sense somebody's concern?

Take a cool shower and turn in early. It helps with the headache. Ginny wrote, ignoring his question.

I will try that then.

Alright. I'll talk to you tomorrow. Night.

Ginny put away her quill and tucked the parchment under her pillow. She did not want anyone seeing it besides Luna.

"I'm turning in, Luna. Goodnight."

"Me too. Goodnight." Luna yawned.

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