Chapter 9: The Art of Love

Moonlight filtered through the window, lighting the room with an eerie glow. It was a nice room, even if it was done in Slytherin greens and silvers. A large mirror dominated one side of the room and Ginny could see that it was actually a door. It was slightly ajar, hiding the spacious wardrobe behind it. Across from the wardrobe was a small desk and bookshelf, which was stuffed with books on potions and spells.

The bed was in the far corner of the room, separated by a large black curtain with a moving emerald green snake. Ginny's attention, finally, turned to Draco, who stood in front of the window, his face shadowed by the halo of moonlight behind his pale blonde locks. He probably practises this pose until he has it just right, Ginny thought to herself with an amused smile. It was difficult to tell what exactly he was thinking, as his eyes were hooded by his long, golden lashes.

Ginny took a deep, calming breath and stepped slowly into the middle of the room. It was surreal to her, that she would be giving herself to Draco, who had once been her enemy. A man who had teased and tormented her, who had suffered her Bat-Bogey Hex more times than he cared to remember, who had always called her weak and lovesick. Ginny studied his face closely, but all signs of that petty man were gone from his face. Replacing him was an entirely new person. This Draco Malfoy exuded confidence and charm, he had a sharp intelligence and wit, and he could make her weak at the knees with one seductive glance. What had changed him? What happened during the holidays that made him into this new person? How can one person change so much? This was the main question that niggled at Ginny's mind. Had he changed? Really? Or was this just a facade, a lie? Did he only seem different because her feelings had changed towards him?

The long silence between them dragged on, with Draco staring at Ginny impassively as her eyes searched his face for the answers she was looking for. She would come to him when she was ready, Draco knew. He could not push her or lure her into his bed. She had to want to be with him. He would lie to her, trick her, and use spells to weaken her resolve, but he would force her into his bed. His pride would not allow otherwise.

Draco leaned back against the window sill and folded his arms, the light of the moon caressing his face as he tipped his head backwards. Staring up at the ceiling, he waited patiently for his Ginny to make a decision. She had made a big step towards trusting him when she had entered his bedroom, closing the door behind her. There was no going back, not really. Her mind could dance in circles all night, but sooner or later, she would come to him, body and soul. All it would take was a thrust, and they would be bound together for all time. They could fight and she could run to the ends of the Earth, but she would never be able to leave him for long.

Embraced with limbs and lips,

Joined with tongues and hips,

As my soul is bound

So too art thou soul bound

Thee to me

Heart in Heart

Hand in Hand

So mote it be.

It was ancient magic, and very Dark magic at that. Through the act of ultimate love, Draco could bind Ginny to him, and she would never be able to escape him. Her mind would be open to him; she could not refuse him or disobey him, and she could not leave him. He would always be able to find her, and nothing she or anyone could do would be able to reverse the spell. Their pure blood alone would prevent it. This spell was highly illegal, and had been passed down through generations upon generations of Malfoys. Anyone who had ever wondered at how such an insufferable git as Lucius Malfoy had convinced Narcissa to marry him would find their answer with this spell. Draco wanted Ginny Weasley at his side, and nothing would deter him.

He looked at her now, with her wild red hair and blackened eyes. He had enjoyed her new look tonight, 'Emo', she had called it. Although it was fashioned from Muggles, it suited her, making her look dark and aloof. The tight clothes had also excited him, moulding to her lithe figure. When she was his wife she would wear clothes more suited to her position, but for now he would allow it.

Ginny could feel his eyes on her and she looked up, smiling tentatively. She felt so nervous and confused and yet he looked so calm and determined. She wanted him, wanted to allow him to do unthinkable things to her, and yet she was hesitating. It was a huge leap of faith, and although she did want this, she was unable to take that step forward. Ginny looked at him pleadingly and his eyes dropped to the ground in defeat. She felt horrible for stopping; he looked so sad and defeated. He had offered her his heart and she had thrown it down and grounded it with her heel.

She walked up to him and clasped his hands in hers. He looked into her eyes and Ginny was shocked at the look of pain in them. He had been so sure of her, she realised. Draco had thought that she would choose to be with him despite her misgivings. With one look his hopes had crumbled.

"I'm sorry, Draco. I just have so many doubts. Is this even real?" Ginny said quietly. Draco's eyes snapped up to hers in shock, widening at the confused look in her eyes.

"Of course this is real, Ginny. I'm free to be myself with you, with no worries or doubts. I love you, Ginny. Don't you believe that?" Draco asked desperately. Ginny bit her lip and looked away, and Draco pulled her into a hug, resting his chin on her head.

"Ginny, I won't leave you like he did. I'm here for you, please tell me what you're really thinking," Draco entreated her. She pulled away and looked up at his sincere expression and decided to tell him the truth.

"He really hurt me, Draco. I thought Harry was the one for me; I've thought that since I first saw him all those years ago. I trusted him and he left me behind, discarded me because he thought I wasn't strong enough. I don't want to be hurt again, Draco. I want to trust you, I really do. I'm just not sure if I can put my heart on the line again," Ginny told him quietly. Draco pulled her to him and kissed her hard on the mouth.

"I'll never do that to you, Ginny. I love you with everything I am. I want to marry you one day and have little children running around the kitchen with your gorgeous brown eyes and strawberry blonde hair. I want you in my life, better or worse, rich or poor. Please, Ginny, trust in me, in us. Trust in love," Draco begged her.

Ginny reconsidered her decision as she stood before him, looking up at his desperate expression. Maybe she needed to trust, to take this giant step with Draco. Maybe she needed to open herself to him, and allow herself to love again. Ginny stroked his cheek softly with her hand and smiled as she stood up on her toes and pressed her lips to his.

Draco didn't respond at first, allowing himself to accept his victory. For a moment, he had felt such despair as her eyes had pleaded with him for understanding and forgiveness, but now she had changed her mind, and she was kissing him. Draco grabbed her waist and pulled her to him, moving his lips over hers. Her arms curled around his neck as he possessed her mouth, possessed her. He licked her lips with his tongue, seeking entrance into her hot mouth. Ginny opened her lips and he stroked her tongue with his, igniting their passion. She moaned as he sucked on her bottom lip as she loved him to and he picked her up, setting her down on his bed.

He pulled her shirt up over her head and discarded it, swooping down to kiss her stomach and chest. Her bra was black and lacy and Draco smiled at her with lazy grin. Her face was flushed with desire and he leaned forward to capture her swollen mouth. Her soft, brown eyes opened and Draco marvelled at the desire in them. She wanted this, wanted him. Somewhere deep inside her mysterious mind she must want him as much as he wanted her.

Draco stroked her stomach with his long, pale fingers, playing with the clasp of her jeans as he kissed her desperately. His heart was thudding in his chest as he kissed down her exquisite body. He undid the snap of her jeans and pulled down the zipper. He smiled at Ginny's matching black panties as he slid her jeans down her lean, shapely legs. She looked so beautiful in her underwear, her pale, freckled skin glowing against his Slytherin green coverlet. Ginny blushed as his eyes roamed over her body and she got up on her knees to draw off his cloak and take off his shirt. Draco pulled her against him and kissed her as his hands moved over her slight back and rounded bottom. He picked her up and she moaned as her moist centre rubbed against his erection.

She was so passionate, his fiery little Gryffindor. Her tongue was wrestling with his and her heels dug into his back as she moved against him wantonly. His erection was throbbing and he put her down on the bed so that he could pull of his pants and boxers. Ginny's eyes widened as she stared at his enormous erection. He was moving towards her and lay down on top of her, kissing her gently. He stroked her cheek and pulled back, looking down at her with a smile.

Her glorious red hair was splayed over his pillow and her brown eyes were locked on his, speaking to him of her love and affection. He kissed her lips, her nose, her forehead, and shut his eyes, inhaling her summery scent.

"Is this what you want, Ginny? Are you ready?" Draco whispered to her. Ginny's eyes widened and she looked at him with a bemused smile. She took his head in her hands and smoothed his hair back from his face.

"I love you, Draco Malfoy. This is what I want. I want you," Ginny reassured him quietly. "I'm yours." Draco grinned down at her and kissed her, his heart feeling light at her words. His spells and potions could only weaken her resolve, but it could not create false feelings. She truly loved him! Draco leaned forward and kissed her passionately.

"I love you too, Ginny. I always will," he vowed with a smile. Ginny pulled him down and kissed him, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck. Draco slid his hands underneath her and undid the clasp on her bra, leaning back as he pulled it off her arms. Her breasts fit into his hands perfectly and he squeezed them gently, eliciting a moan from Ginny. He leaned forward and drew a tip into his mouth, sucking and licking it until it hardened. Draco then turned his attention to her other breast, sucking into his mouth and smothering it with kisses and soft bites. Ginny was wriggling underneath him and he buried his face in her breasts, smiling at their musky scent.

Draco kissed each of her breasts again and then left a trail of kisses down her stomach. He looked up at her mischievously as he grabbed her panties in her teeth and pulled them down her legs. Ginny giggled and pulled him up towards her, kissing him with a smile. They were both completely naked now, and Draco ran his hands all over her body, finally coming to the apex of her thighs. He slipped a finger between her legs and massaged her clitoris, smirking as she moaned loudly and thrust her hips toward him. He nuzzled her neck as he touched her, enjoying her wild response to him. She was clutching the sheets and making loud, almost guttural noises at his ministrations. He inserted a finger inside her and she screamed, clinging to him desperately. He slid his finger in and out, moving faster, pushing her closer and closer to the edge. Just as she was about to orgasm, Draco settled himself between her legs and thrust inside of her, feeling her hymen give way to his throbbing erection. Ginny screamed as she came and Draco sighed in satisfaction as her slick, tight walls clenched around him. He waited for her breathing to slow.

"Are you ok Ginny? Did I hurt you?" He asked her quietly, pressing a kiss to the corner of her mouth. Ginny breathed in shakily and smiled at him.

"You didn't hurt me Draco. I was too distracted to really feel the pain," she reassured him. Draco smiled and thrust in and out of her slowly. Ginny gasped at the odd sensation of him moving inside of her. Seeing her frown, Draco stopped and asked her what was wrong.

"Nothing's wrong. I'm just not used it," she blushed. Draco grinned and kissed her, sliding in and out of her gently. He clasped her hands in his and rested his forehead against hers, staring into her soft, brown eyes. He wanted to make this special for her so that whenever she doubted him, whenever they fought, whenever they were apart, she would remember this moment, remember giving herself to him. He wanted her to remember them making love for the first time and taking that leap of faith together.

They quickened the pace and Draco bit the inside of his cheek, trying not to lose it. She was responding to him so wildly, so passionately and it was turning him on to a fever pitch. Ginny was clinging to him and sobbing into his neck, meeting his every hard thrust with her womanly hips. He slowed their pace down, thrusting slow and hard, burying his erection in her soft folds.

"Ginny," he choked out. "Oh Merlin, Ginny, you are so perfect." Draco buried his face into her neck and sucked on it hard, leaving a mark on her delicate skin. They were both breathing heavily now and Draco groaned as he felt Ginny orgasm. She screamed out his name and shuddered against his body. Draco let himself come and moaned her name, pressing a kiss to her temple. He fell on top of her and laughed against her chest.

"That was amazing," Draco said breathlessly. Ginny agreed and stroked his wet hair away from his forehead. He shut his eyes and wrapped his arms around her, basking in the afterglow of their lovemaking.

Ginny looked up at the ceiling and smiled happily. She had lost her virginity to Draco Malfoy, and it had been so... sweet. She ached a little but he had made it so special for her. She didn't feel any regret and Ginny was glad that she had committed herself to their relationship in this way. Draco was hers now, and nothing would ever change that. He had slithered his way into her heart and he was there to stay.

Draco shifted off from on top of Ginny and pulled her into his arms, smiling as she nestled into his body. He brushed a lock of red hair away from her face and looked at her happy face.

"Goodnight Ginny," Draco said as he kissed her forehead. "Sweet dreams my love." Ginny smirked and nuzzled his chest.

"Goodnight Draco. Love you," she responded sleepily. They feel asleep in each other's arms and Draco had never felt so peaceful in his life.

***

Ginny sat up and yawned, stretching her arms behind her head. She had never slept so well in her life. She felt light and free and... happy, just really, really happy. Draco wasn't on the bed beside her and Ginny got out of bed, wrapping his sheet around her naked body. She found him in his ensuite bathroom, doing his hair in front of the mirror. She smiled as he obsessively smoothed his hair into place, muttering countless spells to get it right. Ginny walked up behind and wrapped her arms around him, smiling at Draco over his shoulder.

"You are so vain, Draco Malfoy!" She teased him and Draco smirked at her through the mirror. Finished, he turned and kissed her hungrily.

"Good morning to you too, Ginny Weasley! You're just jealous because I'm prettier," Draco said with a wide smirk. Ginny laughed and hugged him, wrapping her arms around his neck. Smirking, she messed up his hair and laughed as he shrieked.

"You witch!" Draco groaned. "Not my precious hair!" Ginny laughed happily as he fixed up his hair. She took of the sheet and hung it over the door and then turned on the shower. Draco watched her as she slipped under the hot spray, the water making trails down her naked body. He abandoned his hair spells and ripped off his clothes, joining her under the spray.

"Haven't you already had a shower?" Ginny asked with a bemused smile. Draco lathered up a sponge with a mischievous grin and raised one eyebrow at her.

"And your point is?" He asked her. Ginny shrugged and kissed him, allowing him to clean her, all over.

***

After they had finally gotten dressed and Draco had walked her to her dormitory, Ginny allowed herself a victory dance. Draco loved her, and they had made love, twice! She had a proper boyfriend, who really cared about her and who treated her like an actual person! Humming happily, Ginny changed into clean clothes and made her way down to breakfast. Being a Sunday morning, very few people were up, and so Ginny could amuse herself with watching Draco as she ate her breakfast. She blew him a kiss as she finished, and then went to the library to do some homework. Although her professor's hadn't given them much homework because of the Halloween Festival, Ginny didn't want to fall behind, especially in Potions.

Before too long, Ginny was joined by Olli and Luna. Both girls were tired yet happy and Ginny pestered them for details of their dates.

"Blaise was amazing," Olli began with a sigh. "We... we did it," she admitted with a blush. Ginny laughed and told her to continue. "He was so sweet and romantic. After the Festival we walked around the Lake and talked. He said all these sweet things and told me he loved me." Olli pressed her hands to her red cheeks and continued. "We went to the Common Room and he asked me if I wanted to be with him and I said yes!" Olli flopped back in her chair and smiled happily. "He was so good, the best I've ever had for sure!" Ginny hugged her friend and laughed.

"That's so cute, Olli. I'm happy for you, you deserve to be happy!" Olli blushed again and they turned and asked Luna about her date.

"We didn't sleep together, if that's what you're asking," Luna began. "But, he took me into the library and we kissed and talked. Duke is such a gentleman!" Luna gushed. "He makes me feel really special; I've never felt this way about a guy before!" Ginny and Olli exchanged a secretive smile and laughed with happiness. The two girls then asked Ginny about her date and she told them all about it.

"I don't have any regrets at all. I gave myself to him and I love him so much. He made my first time so special and wonderful and I know I'll never forget it. Draco was just so... amazing!" Luna and Olli smiled when they saw the dreamy look in Ginny's eyes. She deserved happiness with Draco after her last disastrous relationship with Harry.

***

Draco and Blaise met up after breakfast and exchanged stories about their successful dates. Both of them felt very satisfied with themselves and were very much enamoured with their girlfriends. The next step was slowly initiating them into their evil plans. They also talked about Duke Davies and how to bring him over to their side.

From now on, things would be progressing very quickly.