Manipulative Rats
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All of a sudden Buckbeak squawked and took a step back, flapping his wings. Ginny let out her breath she didn't realise she was holding and grinned at Hagrid.
"Good job Gin', now let the fun an' games begin." Hagrid picked her up and placed her on Buckbeak's back. I don't think Buckbeak is as controllable as my Firebolt, thought Ginny nervously as Buckbeak kicked himself into the air.
All worries were soon gone and Ginny laughed happily as they flew around the area not caring the fact that her favourite sandals had fallen into a valley. She sighed as her bare feet skimmed the waters of the sparkling lake. However the moment of exhilaration was gone all too soon as they landed back in the exhibit. Ginny leapt off swiftly and gave Buckbeak a hug as she walked back to the group of girls who she noticed with surprise were with a group of reporters and some interviewers from the show.
"Thank you Hagrid." she said as she transfigured a stone into a pair of flats.
"My pleasure. Now anyone else want a go?" Hagrid said invitingly.
No one responded, Hagrid looked slightly crestfallen but clapped his hand so a 5 seater carriage appeared. "Alright how about you take a ride in this carriage with 'arry?" the four girls instantly piled on with Harry clambering on reluctantly with a glance at Hagrid and Ginny.
As soon as the carriage disappeared the group of reporters rushed over to Ginny who took a step back, one of the interviewers from the show producers stepped forward "Miss Weasley, the show has required for you to take a interview with me, these reporters have heard from the other girls of this group and would like to hear your response, do you mind?"
"No, I don't" Ginny replied
"Alright Miss Weasley, one of the more appropriate things Joyce Jackson told me is that you are the leader of an exclusive group called the Harrypets who suck up to Harry by being good."
Ginny paused and burst out laughing clutching her side. "Seriously? Wow, now I know why she called me this in the morning. But no I am not aware of any exclusive groups within the show."
The interviewer looked slightly miffed that he had gotten that kind of reaction from her, "Alright, Well Miss Natalie Oakes called you a 'slut' mind my language. She says you wear the most inappropriate clothes every day."
Ginny rolled her eyes "Does this look inappropriate to you? I'm a chaser for the Holyhead Harpies I am required not to wear anything that will wreck my reputation."
Looking dissatisfied the interviewer said "Alright, what Lisandre Evans and Rosette Williams said are worse, so I will not tell you about them. Tell me about your thoughts."
"You can tell me what they said, I don't really care. But anyway your question isn't clear enough what thoughts? Why should I tell you on what I think of you?"
The reporters from the Daily Prophet laughed while the interviewer grew red "MISS Weasley, you know clearly what I'm talking about. You answer me or you'll be taken off the show."
"Temper much?" with a glare by the interviewer she spoke "Alright, to tell you the truth I don't care what those girls think of me. I know where I stand and my friends on the show couldn't be better, it's just like a school, there are the fun parts the boring parts, there are the nice girls and the arrogant ones. About the 4 girls in my group today I think they have misidentified me for who I am, I think no ill will of them." she shot a glare at the interviewer "I am being truthful, if you gave me Veritaserum I would still say the same thing."
The interviewer closed his eyes and opened them "Alright Miss Weasley, Thank You."
Stupid prat, Ginny thought as he walked away from her with the reporters.
Hagrid lumbered over and sat next to Ginny "Hey Gin', I can't believe the other girls are so mean to you."
Ginny patted his arm "Don't worry, Hagrid I'll be fine."
Hagrid grinned "I'll support you to the end you'll know that right? I'll convince 'arry to pick you. I always knew you were perfect for him."
"Thanks Hagrid, but I'll be fine; I want him to pick the one he really loves." Ginny replied with a small smile at Hagrid.
Hagrid shook his head "Well if your sure Gin', anyway here come the girls."
Ginny looked up to see Buckbeak landing smoothly on the ground. "Hello" she said cheerfully as she walked over to them.
Harry smiled at her "Hello Ginevra."
Ginny smiled back as they all walked towards the exit waving back at Hagrid.
As soon as they closed the gate closed behind them, Rosette spoke "Hey Harry, can we go eat something, the girls and I are starving.
Since when was I part of the girls? Thought Ginny ruefully as Harry turned to talk to the interviewer.
"Alright, let's go to the Café over there" Harry said.
Once they were seated Harry ordered a two slices of supreme pizza and a coffee, immediately Rosette, Joyce, Natalie and Lisandre did so too. Ginny rolled her eyes and ordered a cheese and ham croissant along with a glass of milk tea. As they finished eating, Ginny stood up and excused herself to go the bathroom. Harry called after her "There's only 1 minute till the the last leprechaun musical starts for today, can you wait until after?'
"I don't mind Harry, I've watched it before." Ginny replied.
Harry nodded and ran out of the Café with the rest of the girls, Ginny walked into the bathroom and redid her make-up before walking out, wondering if she should visit the Underwater exhibits with the mermaids.
As soon as she walked out though, she saw Joyce Jackson sitting on a chair staring straight at her. Ginny took a deep breath and walked towards and put on what she hoped was a smiling face.
Joyce spoke "I want to talk to you; I told Harry I wasn't feeling well, he was going to stay with me. But I thought I use one of your tactics to gain his love by telling him to leave."
Ginny stared angrily "What's that supposed to mean?"
Joyce sneered "Don't pretend to not know, you are a manipulative rat by trying to make Harry think you're a kind person. Harry can't see it but we all can and we thank Pansy for opening our eyes to you."
Ginny glared at her "You take the word of Parkinson? I'm not the stupid one you are. Do you want me to teach you how to get rid of your narrow mind?'
Without a warning Joyce took out her wand and yelled "Petrificus Totalus!'
Ginny blocked it skilfully "What are you doing?"
Joyce sent another spell at her "You are a rat, and rats have to be punished."
Ginny ducked it and yelled "Levicorpus."
Joyce shrieked as a rope hanged her onto the ceiling and she began kicking and flailing. Ginny walked up to her calmly and said clearly "Joyce Jackson, I am not who you think I am, I am not manipulating anyone. I will let you down from here. We may never be friends but I hope you'll understand that rumours are not necessarily true.
Ginny cast the counter-curse and Joyce landed on the ground with a thump. Joyce picked herself up and ran out of the café quickly; Ginny began to run after her. She cast a glance over her shoulder and saw that the cameramen had recorded everything.
Ginny found Joyce under the shade of a tree sobbing quietly, she walked over and Joyce looked up before looking away quickly. Ginny put her hand on Joyce's shoulder and said quietly "I'm sorry Joyce."
Joyce took a breath and murmured quietly. "No I should be sorry."
-Swanstar
