"My Fourth Year by Ginny"
~Wo Ai Ni16
Chapter 10: Getting Rid of the Nuisance
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Ginny gulped. She knew that voice too well. Taking a deep breath she looked up to see a very red Ron towering over them. He seemed to be in a state of unpleasant shock and just stood there. To make matters worse a stunned Colin Creevy was right next to him, clutching his camera.
Harry also turned around and started turning red all over again, stuttering, "No, Ron, it's not what you think. Ginny, she-she was falling and I tried to catch her, but I fell down.....on top of her." That was not the smartest thing to say because by the time he finished the sentence, Ron's already red face seemed to swell more from bottled-up anger. He then saw Colin and was about to complain but it was too late, Colin already started taking pictures of them, blinding him and Ginny with continuous flashes.
[ A/N: Sorry to make a long author's note here of all places, but I just wanna explain some things so some of you guys out there won't b at my throat when u continue reading....despite some reviews complaining about Ron's attitude, I'm gonna continue with it. Sorry! But I want him to be the overprotective brother I imagine him to be.....I don't think I'm making him Out-Of-Character, I think this would be his reaction if this actually happened ]
Ron's anger reached its peak. He pushed Colin aside hastily, and in one swift movement, grabbed Harry by the collar. "What the hell do you think you're doing?" Ron snarled. Harry glared right back at him, "I didn't do anything! I told you, I was trying to catch Ginny, but I fell with her, I swear!"
Ginny, who regained her composure, stood up and pushed Ron roughly, "Ron, put him down! Harry's telling the truth, stop jumping to conclusions!" Ron's anger died down as he glanced at his sister's pleading but firm expression.
"Fine," he said to no one in particular, "but," and this was now directed to Harry, "even though you're my best friend, don't you dare do anything with Ginny."
Harry didn't know what to do, but just glared back at Ron. On the other hand, Ginny had enough. Why is he being so cruel? God, I was just hoping to have some fun with my friends and Ron just comes and ruins everything! Trembling with anger, Ginny made a groan of exasperation and turned to Harry, "I'm so sorry, Harry," she pleaded, "but my brother is being a prat." Her cheeks were still red, this time from both embarrassment and anger. Turning, she glared once more at Ron and walked quickly away, making sure to bump into her brother's shoulder as she went. Samantha, Emily, and Melissa, who were standing nearby watching the scene, exchanged awkward looks and followed Ginny.
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Ginny stormed away from the Quidditch Pitch, nearing the exit. Her friends were just walking behind her, unsure of what to say. Never had they seen Ginny so angry before.
As they walked on, they saw Hermione rushing down from the bleachers. She sat in the highest row and took a long time to finally get down. Seeing Ginny, she came rushing.
"Oh my goodness, Ginny, you're alright! Wait...what happened?" Hermione's concerned face turned into a puzzled frown as she saw how angry Ginny was.
Not having the patience to speak, Ginny paused and pointed back to where they were walking from, "Ask Ron!" she muttered. Ignoring Hermione's bewildered stare, she walked past her. Emily whispered, "Sorry about this" to Hermione before following the rest of her friends out of the Quidditch field.
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Finally making it to her dorm, Ginny jumped onto her bed and buried her face into her pillow. The other girls looked at her in sympathy, though all of them kept quiet. They decided to sit at the ends of their beds and stared at Ginny.
Ginny's sobs can be heard through her pillow and Samantha, who was closest to her, could hear a couple of curses Ginny was muttering towards her brother. She finally stopped and sat up, rubbing her eyes with the back of her hand.
Breaking the awkward silence, she said, "Don't you guys see? My stupid brother, damn him! After all he said, I definitely have no chance with Harry anymore! Not that I had much of a chance in the first place...."
Samantha stood up and sat down at the end of Ginny's bed, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder, "You really care about Harry, don't you? Do you," Samantha took a deep breath. "Do you love him?"
The rest of the girls gasped in surprise. Ginny was also shocked. I never really thought of it before....I always thought of Harry as a crush, but love? Are my feelings strong enough that I could say I love Harry? After a thoughtful silence, Ginny nodded her head. "I love him," she whispered, more towards herself. She looked up at her friends, "I'm in love with Harry..."
"Oh my god, you guys make such a cute couple!" Melissa said, jumping up from her bed. The group stared at her. What happened to Melissa being the tomboy? "What? Can't I act like girl for once? Sheeeesh..." she said, retaining her irritable personality once more.
Emily stood up from her bed, and took Ginny's hands, "Melissa's right! You guys are soo perfect for each other!"
Ginny blushed in reply, "Guys, don't make such a fuss, I don't think I'll even have a chance with him after what my stupid brother did."
At that moment, the door opened and Hermione appeared, "Don't worry Ginny, we'll take care of your brother."
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9:00 In a broom closet outside Professor McGonagall's office ...... [ A/N: After reading Ootp, I decided to make Ron the second prefect, kk? ^^ ]
"Sshhh, now stay here and be quiet," Hermione whispered to Ginny, Emily, and Samantha in a broom closet. "Okay, just to settle things, let's go through the plan one more time. When I give the signal, open up the jar full of spiders that I gave you in this closet and leave as soon as you can. But before you close the door, use the Engorgio charm. Is everything clear so far?" All three girls nodded their heads. "Good. Then I'm just going to lure Ron when I walk with him down the hallway."
"And before he knows it, he'll find out that he's locked in a closet full of spiders! Hermione, you are sooooo mean for thinking of this, I didn't know you had it in you!" Emily whispered in delight.
"Yes, just thank God I was able to transfigure all those objects into spiders," Hermione sighed. "But, alas, drastic times call for drastic measures!"
Just then they heard pounding footsteps, and Melissa came running down the hallway. "He's here! Ron is coming! Everyone in your places!" She rushed towards Ginny, Samantha, and Emily and they closed the closet door on themselves. Outside, Hermione walked up to Ron, trying to look casual.
"Hey, Ron," Hermione said, walking beside him
"Hi," Ron muttered. He was once again in a grumpy mood.
"Listen, Ron," Hermione said, sounding more serious, "Please don't be mean to Harry or Ginny. I know you're just trying to protect her, but think about it, Harry wouldn't do such a thing!"
Ron ignored her. Hermione made a grunt of exasperation and they went inside Professor McGonagall's office for their Prefect meeting.
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Meanwhile, inside the broom closet, LOL......
"Ouch, Ginny, you're stepping on my foot!" Melissa whispered.
"Me? I'm the one who's about to be crushed against the wall here!"
"Shhh, you guys, someone might be walking outside," Samantha said.
"Oh this is stupid, Lumos!" and Emily's wand gave off a green light.
"That's better," Melissa grunted.
"Shh, you guys, t the meeting might be over and we have to be quiet enough to hear Hermione's signal," Ginny said.
The girls waited anxiously for about two more minutes when they heard a distant door open and some talking. As the two people were coming closer, one of them gave a loud sneeze.
"There! That's the signal! Emily, open the jar, hurry!"
Ginny, Melissa, and Samantha rushed outside the broom closet as Emily opened the jar and left it on the floor. Dozens of tiny, hairy, black spiders scurried out of the jar. Before she closed the jar, Emily pointed her wand towards the spiders and whispered "Engorgio!" before closing the broom door shut behind her. She ran away with the rest of the girls down the hallway. Finally reaching the corner of the corridor, Emily, Ginny, Melissa, and Samantha peeked their heads to watch as Hermione and Ron walked towards the broom closet they just left.
Ginny covered her hands to suppress giggles. She held her breath in anticipation as she watched Hermione point towards the closet and said something to Ron. He nodded his head at what she said and opened the closet door. In one swift movement, Hermione pushed Ron inside the closet and locked the door with her wand. She turned and saw Ginny, giving her a thumbs-up. "Come over here!" she called, "He's already locked inside!"
The girls ran up to Hermione and the five listened to Ron inside the broom closet with interest.
"Hermione? Hermione? What are you doing? There's nothing here!" Ron's muffled voice can be heard through the door. "Lumos! .....Bloody Hell! Spiders! Hermione, let me out of here!"
They could hear his fists pounding against the door. Ron started yelling.
"Just promise me one thing, Ron," Ginny said over his yelling.
"What? Ginny? You're behind this? Get me out!"
"Only if you promise not to bother Harry anymore!"
"What? Argh, fine! Just unlock this bloody door, they're crawling everywhere!"
Hermione looked over at Ginny and Ginny nodded her head. "Alohomora," said Hermione, and Ron came bursting out of the door....
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"Did you see his face? It was priceless!" Melissa said, roaring in laughter.
"Hmm...I can't believe I did that," Hermione said to herself.
"Well, you did come up with it Hermione. Thanks so much, I owe you one!" Ginny said.
"Yeah, I don't think he would be bothering you or Harry anytime, Ginny," Hermione said mischievously. "You see, I put this charm on Ron so that if he doesn't keep his promise, he would say his deepest, darkest secret. I told him so when we were walking back from the closet."
Ginny stretched her arms. "I think I'll go down to the Common Room for awhile, just to rest before going to bed." Ginny walked down the dorm stairs slightly sleepy but stopped in her tracks as she saw Harry. He was crouched down in front of the fireplace and was tossing something into the fire.
She really did not want to face him now, not after what happened in the Quidditch field. Stupid Ron, Ginny thought once again. She was about to turn back when her first step caused a creak and Harry spun around, spotting her.
"Oh, uh..hi Ginny," he said awkwardly.
"Hi," Ginny said feebly. Quick, think of something..anything to get rid of this silence.. "Oh, um, what are you doing there?" Ginny said, pointing to the object that Harry just tossed into the fire.
Harry smirked. "Colin's roll of film. It contained the pictures he took when we were, er...in the Quidditch field."
"Oh," Ginny said, starting to giggle.
Harry smiled, "Yeah, luckily I was able to corner him right after we got back." He stood up and stretched, "I think I'm going to try and get an early sleep tonight. Good night, Ginny."
"Wait, Harry," she called.
"Yeah?"
"I'm really sorry again about Ron. He's being a stupid prat. But don't worry, he won't bother you any more."
Harry grinned, "You really think so? He was pretty mad, I won't be surprised if he doesn't talk to me for the whole week."
"Nah, let's just say I was able to persuade him to lay off from you." This made Harry laugh.
"So does this mean that our tutoring sessions are still on?" he asked.
"Definitely. And thanks, Harry, for saving me," Ginny said sincerely.
Harry waved his hand showing it was no big deal. He walked towards the staircase that led up to the boys' dormitories. However, when he passed Ginny, he paused, and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before running up the staircase.
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*WARNING! DO NOT READ IF YOU DIDN'T READ OOTP YET! I REAPEAT, DO NOT READ IF YOU DIDN'T READ OOTP YET!*
A/N: WOOOO finished Ootp, how did u guys like it? I liked it overall, but I'm unhappy to say that I was disappointed in some parts. Like Harry...what's up with him? I mean, yea, it's the hormones, but did it have to be sooo sudden? *shrugs* I'm just happy that Ginny is no longer shy, but did she have to be so snappish at Harry? And Cho is such a drama queen! I also wonder what happened between Hermione and Vicky, it was rarely mentioned in the book. There also seemed to be no Ron/Hermione interaction...and worst of all...WHY SIRIUS? WHAT DID HE EVER DO TO DESERVE THAT? HE WAS SUCH A NICE GUY! *practically bawling* ..... *ahem* O well, too bad Ootp practically skrewed up my plans for this fic, but I shall continue as if it didn't come out yet.....what do you guys think? Give me suggestions, please.....And also give me some feedback if you agreed with my views on Ootp, but no flames please, this is just my opinion, no need to get nasty if you disagree.....
PS, I know I treated Ron terribly in this chapter. Forgive me! But don't worry, after this chapter, it's smooth sailing for him! : )
PPS *sigh* Sorry for this long note! But, did you guys understand what they did to Ron back there? I hope it wasn't confusing....you see, Hermione decided to lock him in a closet full of spiders that Emily released after a prefect meeting. Then, when he gives up, Ginny told him that she will only let him out if he promised not to bother Harry, and Ron reluctantly agrees. @_@
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To my reviwers:
hpfreak: I'm sad to say, but my e-mail account is getting all weird on me....unfortunately I can't notify u...i'm sorry! ;_; I just hope that you'll b able to stumble upon the future chapters when I update it.....gomen nasai!
spell: Yea, that's why I asked forgiveness for treating Ron this way in the chapter! I'm sorry, but it was a part of my plan. But as I said, don't worry, everything will be okay for him from now on. And I saw your other reviews, reminding me to continue! I must admit, after they always pushed me to write the next chapter..and whenever I was too busy to write, whenever I logged into my account I would always think "please not another complaint, please not another complaint" LOL But I'm fine with it! XD It always pushes me to do my 'homework' for you guys! And as for the questions in your review, I answered a couple of them, and as for the others, you'll find out in the future chapters!
Hplova4eva: Nice name! Thanks for the compliment. I don't care if its short, it's a review all the same. Hope you review again!
liltigger: Hey! Yea, I agree with you, Ginny is definitely old enough to chose the guy that's right for her! And if that guy's Harry, Ron will just have to accept it. Don't worry, Ron will learn to accept their relationship sometime...oops, said too much XD. I hope that you can still review, even if ur in camp! Good luck!
Lily Evans Potter Black Lupin: Yea, too bad...but as I said, Ron will learn to accept their relationship. He'll be less of a git in the future, hopefully ^^
john: Don't worry, I will continue it! And as for Ootp, please read my author's note above and tell me what you think. I agree with you, after I read the book I was like "Okay...this totally skrews up my plans for this fic...dammit!" LOL
Bell: LMAO, that is sooooo funny! Omg, *takes deep breath* okay, I'm alright now! LOL I can soo imagine that! Thanks for liking my fic! And my joke, hahaha!
P.I.D: HAHA! "Catching Peanuts In Your Mouth Olympics"! How is your training going so far? I gotta try that one time! Oh, and as for your suggestion, I was actually thinking of doing that! I'm not so sure yet, though, it's a good idea, right? We'll just have to see....
Katani Petitedra: Yay! I'll b waiting, and so will my friends, for ur update! And at least Ginny, with the help of Hermione, of course, was able to take care of Ron! heeheheee ^_^
Evenstar: LOL, don't worry, I'm not insulted, I agree with you. Harry and Ginny make a waaaaay better couple! Oh, and don't worry, Harry is not the shallow kind of guy, he doesn't like Ginny just because of her new look. It was just the look that made him notice her. But he'll develop more deeper feelings for Ginny. Oh, and by the way, Lily and James are the best couple! They're my favorite! LOL, just had to say that after I looked at your profile, teeheee.
Failurebydesign: Cool name, very unique. Aww, yea, a lot of people told me about their views with the whole Ron thing. I hope this chapter didn't upset you too much, but as I said before, Ron will become nicer after this. And I shall no longer torture him! lol
Sirius_Black: OH NO...WHY DID HE HAVE TO DIE? HE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CHARACTERS! *sniff sniff* Sorry, your name just reminded me of him *sighs sadly* ............. On a lighter note! *cheerful all of a sudden* Yea, you already reviewed, but don't worry, I don't mind at all! Heeheeee
kim the writer: You're right! It was Ron! LOL Don't worry, I understand, we were all busy reading Ootp! O, and continue ur story soon, kk? XD
Psycho Queen: Well, here's the next chapter! Teeeheee, again, sorry for the wait!
Bez Friend: Hey Candlestick! LOL, I think you can call yourself that when you review again. I'm happy it makes you feel better, and again, don't let 'it' ruin your day, okay?! Review again if you can! Teehee, and remember, I'm the Lighter! WOOO! O, p.s: did your sister finish Ootp? What did she think of it? Hmm????
Wow, that's the most I had to write so far! @_@ LOL I don't mind though! I really appreciate you guys ooooh, so much! Every review makes this author feel veeerryy appreciated, except if it's a flame of course, but luckily, I hadn't gotten any and hopefully won't!
~Oh, and you guys, you really have to give thanks to spell... Teeheee, she's the one who's been pushing me to update quickly! Special thanks to you! *throws bouqet to spell*
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