Draco let out a little chuckle and began pacing the hallway

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Chapter 10: The Origin of the Necklace

Draco let out a little chuckle and began pacing the hallway. After a few moments the hospital wing door flew open. Ron came running out and punched Draco in the face shouting, "You son of a bitch!"

Draco flew against the wall and fell to the ground. Harry grabbed Ron and held him back from doing any more damage. Hermione knelt down beside Draco to see if he was okay. She saw that his mouth was bleeding. She stood up and looked at Ron. "What is wrong with you?"

Ron glared at Draco and said through clenched teeth, "He got her pregnant."

Hermione's mouth fell open and she covered it with her hand. Harry sighed and closed his eyes. He had a feeling that was the problem.

Draco wiped his mouth and pushed himself off the floor. Madam Pomfrey came out of the room and yelled at Ron. "That is enough, Mr. Weasley. Go to your common room right now. All of you!" Harry pulled Ron down the hallway and Hermione followed. Madam Pomfrey turned to Draco. "Well, I guess I don't have to ask. Come on inside. I can fix your mouth and I'm sure Ginny wants to see you."

Draco nodded and walked into the room. Ginny was lying on her side facing the windows with her back towards Draco. Draco walked up to her bed and said softly, "Ginny, I'm so sorry."

Ginny turned to look at him with tears streaming down her face. "It's not your fault Draco. But I don't understand! I thought we were always careful."

Draco sighed and sat on her bed, pulling her into his arms. "I thought we were too."

Ginny cried uncontrollably for a few moments and Draco rubbed her back. "What are we going to do?" asked Ginny in between sobs.

Draco shook his head. "I don't know, honey. What do you want to do?"

Ginny pulled back and stared at him. She honestly didn't know. She was only seventeen years old and the last thing she needed was a baby, but the fact that it was she and Draco inside her made it harder for her to decide.

Draco smiled slightly and looked into her eyes. "Ginny, I love you. I love you more than I've ever loved anyone in my entire life. It's your body and you need to decide, but I think that I should have a say in this decision."

Ginny nodded her head, waiting for him to continue. Draco sighed. "This baby, Ginny- it's you and me. I know we're young, but I can't bear to think of us getting rid of it."

Ginny smiled and hugged him tightly. "You really want to keep this baby, Draco? Are you sure?"

Draco smiled and pulled her back to look at her. Ginny could see tears welling up in his eyes. "Yes Ginny. I'm sure. I am more sure than I've ever been before, but only if you agree."

Ginny stared back at him, taking in what was happening. She slowly nodded her head. "I love you, Draco. Let's have this baby."

*~*

The next day Professors McGonagall and Snape made their way to Dumbledore's office. Snape knocked softly and the door opened. Dumbledore smiled and stood up, motioning for them to sit down. Professor McGonagall spoke first. "Well, what are we going to do about this?"

Dumbledore smiled and said, "Minerva, it's not like this hasn't happened before. We will do what we always do. Give her a chance to graduate. We will not penalize her or Mr. Malfoy for this ... not unfortunate, but untimely situation."

McGonagall nodded and looked at Professor Snape, who sighed. "Well, Draco is graduating this year. Maybe he can take care of the baby while Miss Weasley finishes school next year."

Dumbledore nodded, thinking about what he said. "True, but do you think Miss Weasley will be willing to be away from her baby for a whole year?"

Professor McGonagall thought for a moment. She shook her head as she let out a little chuckle. "I really don't know if Miss Weasley will be willing to do that, but let me assure you that she will make it perfectly clear what she wants to do. If she doesn't agree, then all the convincing in the world would never change her mind. She's too strong of a person."

Dumbledore nodded. "I will speak to both Mr. Malfoy and Miss Weasley about this. Do you know if they have told their parents yet?"

Snape and McGonagall both shook their heads. Dumbledore stood up and said, "Tell them that they are to see me tonight at seven o'clock."

Snape and McGonagall nodded and left his office. Dumbledore walked over to his window and stared down at the grounds. He shook his head thinking, 'What are you playing at Voldemort?'

*~*

Ginny was sitting in the common room trying to write a letter to her parents. As soon as she would finish a letter she would crumple it up and throw it on the floor. Harry was sitting across the room staring at her. He felt very sorry for her and wished that he could do something. He got up and walked over to her. "Do you need some help?"

Ginny looked up at him and smiled slightly. "Yeah, would you like to tell my parents?"

Harry laughed. "Um, no, not really. Is there anything else I can do?"

Ginny laughed and leaned back in her chair. She stared back at Harry, contemplating whether or not to ask him a question. Harry could see that something was on her mind. "What is it?" He asked as he sat down.

Ginny sighed and said, "Harry, I know this is going to sound weird, but do you think Voldemort had anything to do with this baby?"

Harry stared back at her. He did think that Voldemort was responsible, but wasn't sure if he wanted to tell her that. He was about to tell her his thoughts when Ron climbed through the portrait hole.

Ron stopped and stared at his sister. He couldn't believe this was happening. He was going to say something to her, but instead he just shook his head and went up to his room.

Harry looked at Ginny and could see tears welling up in her eyes. He laid his hand on top of hers. "It's going to be okay Ginny. He'll come around. You'll see."

Ginny nodded her head and pulled her hand away, walking up to her room. Harry ran his hand through his hair and sighed. This was the one time he didn't know how to be the hero.

*~*

Draco was sitting in the common room trying to study, but couldn't take his mind off Ginny. He was upset that Ginny was going to be having a baby, but the fact that this was his baby made him smile. He never thought of himself having children. He imagined him and Ginny and their family playing in their backyard. He smiled and let out a little chuckle.

Pansy was sitting across the room in front of the fire staring at him. She was still very angry at Draco for breaking up with her. She especially got angry when Draco looked happy. She walked over to the table he was sitting at and sat across from him. Draco shook himself from his thoughts and looked back down at his books. Pansy smirked and asked, "What are you so happy about?"

Draco rolled his eyes and spoke softly, not looking up from his potions book. "Go away Pansy."

Pansy narrowed her eyes at him and stood up. She started to walk away, but then turned back and leaned over the table. "I'd watch my little girlfriend's back if I were you."

Draco looked up from his books and stood up. He spoke softly but seriously, "Pansy, I swear to God, if you lay one hand on her, I will kill you. Do you understand?"

Pansy was shocked at Draco's reaction to her comment. She rolled her eyes and folded her arms across her chest. Draco leaned across the table and grabbed her arm, squeezing it tightly. "I'm serious, Pansy. Stay the hell away from her."

Pansy tried to yank her arm back, but Draco squeezed harder. "Do you understand?" he repeated.

Pansy looked into his eyes and could tell he meant what he said. "Yes, I understand. Now let me go." she said, slightly raising her voice. Draco narrowed his eyes and released his grip on her arm. He grabbed his books and walked out of the common room.

*~*

Draco walked up to the owlery to write a letter to his parents about the baby. He laid down his bag on the floor and sat at the desk to begin. He stared at the blank piece of parchment trying to think of what to write. He shook his head thinking, 'There is no easy way to say it. I'll just have to be blunt.'

Dear Mum and Dad,

School is going well and I apologize again for not wanting to come home for the holidays. I do have some news. My girlfriend, soon to be fiancée', Ginny and I are expecting a baby next August. I know that you are disappointed, but I love her and I am going to marry her and take care of my family.

I love you mum.

Love,

Draco

Draco scanned his letter and shrugged his shoulders. He walked over to his eagle owl and gave him the letter. He watched him fly out the window, wondering what his parent's reaction was going to be. He figured his mum would cry and his dad would be outraged. He sighed heavily and turned to leave. He stopped when he saw Ginny standing in the doorway with a letter in her hand. He walked over to her and hugged her tightly. "How are you feeling?" he asked.

Ginny smiled and nestled her head against his chest. "Okay, I guess. I've been feeling a little nauseous, but I'm not sure if it's from the baby or from the fear of telling my parents."

Draco kissed the top of her head and pulled her back to look at her. "It's going to be okay."

Ginny smiled weakly and walked over to Hedwig. She stroked her coat and then gave her the letter. Hedwig nipped at her ear and flew out the window. Draco walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. Ginny laid the back of her head against his chest and sighed. Draco ran his hands down her arms and gently rubbed her stomach. Ginny smiled and placed her hands on top of his. They stayed like that for a long time, looking out the window watching the sunset.

*~*

Harry was sitting in the library studying. He had read over what each ingredient did and where it came from so many times that he was having a hard time staying awake. He rested his head on his hand and closed his eyes.

*~*

"Lucius would like to see you, Master," squeaked Wormtail timidly.

"Tell him that he may enter." Voldemort hissed without turning his chair away from the fire.

Wormtail nodded and walked out of the room. A few moments later there was a knock on the door. "Come in." Voldemort called.

Lucius walked into the room and stood behind Voldemort's chair. "Yes, Lucius?" Voldemort hissed.

Lucius took a long breath and spoke softly. "Master, I have just received an owl from my son."

Voldemort turned his chair around to face him. He had an evil smile across his face. "Well, what did your boy have to say?"

Lucius looked down at the letter and sighed. "He said that he and that Weasley girl are going to be having a baby."

Voldemort smiled uncontrollably. "Wonderful. My plan is working perfectly."

Lucius stared back at him. He had to know what the plan was. He built up his courage and asked, "Please, Master. Tell me what is going to happen."

Voldemort nodded his head and looked up at the ceiling. "Well, I suppose I can tell you Lucius, even though there are others lurking about."

Lucius looked up at the ceiling and figured he was talking about Harry Potter. He didn't care if he was watching. He had to know.

"Lucius, that little gift you cursed has many great powers. It makes a person be able to perform magic beyond their wildest dreams. Miss Weasley has always wanted a way to stand out in her family. Being able to perform magic without a wand is one way to do it."

Lucius shook his head. He still didn't understand what this had to do with a child.

Voldemort smiled and continued. "You see Lucius, the curse also makes a person more free to do what they want. They don't think of the consequences from their actions. Now, we may have pushed them in the right direction of creating a child, but Miss Weasley had to want to do it."

Lucius nodded but then looked up at him questioningly. "How did she get pregnant? I taught my son long ago the proper spells to avoid exactly this."

Voldemort laughed and said, "The gift, Lucius. As long as it's around her, no other spells will have an effect. It's too powerful."

Lucius let out a breath and ran his hand through his hair. "Master, what do you want with this baby and why my son?"

Voldemort's smile faltered and he looked up at the ceiling. "I did have someone else in mind of course, but he was not cooperating. Your son was the next candidate. He is very powerful and strong. He is also one of my followers or soon will be."

Lucius stared at him waiting for a better answer.

Voldemort smiled and said, "I need an heir, Lucius, and this baby is it."

*~*

Harry opened his eyes and saw a bunch of first years hovering over him. He sat up and put his hand over his burning scar. He heard someone telling everyone to get out of the way. When they made it through the crowd he saw that it was Ron.

"All right Harry?" Ron asked as he knelt down next to him.

Harry smiled and said, "Yeah, I'm okay. Where's Ginny?"

Ron stared at him and asked, "Why? What did you see? Tell me."

Harry looked around at all the faces peering down at them. "Not here. Help me up."

Ron stood up and pulled Harry to his feet. Harry grabbed his books and walked out of the library.

Harry kept walking, heading towards their common room. Ron was keeping up with him waiting for him to explain.

"Come on, Harry." Said Ron. "Tell me."

Harry sighed and leaned against the wall. "Look Ron, I can't tell you. All you need to know is that your sister needs you now more than ever. You need to be there for her."

Ron leaned against the wall across from Harry and stared at the ground. "I know Harry, but I can't believe she and that prat are having a baby. She's only seventeen years old. She doesn't know anything about babies."

Harry nodded. "I know, Ron. But she will learn and she will be fine. Draco really cares about her and he will take care of her. I promise."

Ron looked up at him. "How can you be so sure?"

Harry put a hand on his shoulder. "Because I saw his face when you told him. He wasn't angry. He didn't make any excuses. He walked into that hospital room and took care of Ginny."

Ron nodded and let out a long breath. "Okay, Harry. I will be there for her. But, please tell me when you can."

Harry nodded and said the password, climbing through the portrait hole. Ginny was walking down the stairs and stopped when she saw Ron. Ron smiled slightly, holding out his arms. Ginny bolted down the stairs into them, and he wrapped them around her. Ginny closed her eyes and squeezed him tightly. Ron whispered, "I love you Ginny. I am going to help you through this."

Ginny immediately began to cry. "Thank you, Ron. I really need you right now."

Harry smiled and decided that he would talk to Ginny later and walked to his room.

Ron pulled back and wiped the tears off her face. "Where are you going?"

Ginny smiled and said, "I have to go see Professor Dumbledore."

Ron looked down and said softly, "Oh, I guess Madam Pomfrey told him then."

Ginny nodded. "I guess so."

Ron grabbed her hand and began walking towards the portrait hole. "I'll walk you there."

Ginny smiled and followed him out of the common room. As they walked down to Dumbledore's office Ron asked, "Did you tell Mum and Dad yet?"

Ginny nodded. "Yes, I sent them an owl this afternoon. I'm sure they got it by now. Harry let me use Hedwig and she's pretty fast."

"How do you think they are going to take this?" asked Ron.

Ginny shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know Ron. I'm really scared."

Ron stopped walking and placed his hands on her shoulders. "They'll be okay. Don't get me wrong, they will be very upset, but they will support your decision. I know they will."

Ginny smiled and walked up to the statue in front of Dumbledore's office. She waited only a few moments and it moved to the side. She gave Ron one last look and walked up the staircase.

Ron sighed and said under his breath, "Good luck Ginny."

When Ginny knocked on the door it immediately opened. She stepped inside and saw that Draco was sitting in a chair across from Dumbledore's desk. He turned to her and smiled weakly. Ginny smiled back and looked up at Dumbledore. He smiled and motioned for her to sit.

*~*

The next day everyone was filing into Snape's classroom for their potions exam. Ginny sighed heavily as she sat down. She didn't feel at all prepared for this test. Her parents were coming to the school that night to talk to her or, more likely, yell at her.

Harry sat down next to her and patted her back gently. "You're going to do fine." Ginny smiled weakly and started the written portion of the exam.

When Professor Snape shouted that time was up, Ginny had been done for quite some time. She handed her paper in with a smile. She knew every question on the test. The next part was the practical exam and no one could brew a potion better than Ginny.

When Harry handed her some of the ingredients she looked up at Draco. He was working with Pansy. Ginny narrowed her eyes at her. Draco looked to the back of the room and gave Ginny a wink. Ginny smiled but then turned her glare back to Pansy. Pansy was working with a great big smile on her face and Ginny had a feeling she was up to something. Draco followed Ginny's eyes and looked at Pansy and then back at Ginny. He shook his head and mouthed the words 'I love you.' Ginny smiled and let out a little chuckle. Draco obviously thought Ginny was getting jealous, but that wasn't it at all.

As the test continued on, Ginny couldn't help but stare at Pansy. She wanted to wipe that smile off of her face, but she didn't understand why. She felt the familiar power starting to engulf her. She tried to shake it off and concentrate. Harry could tell something was wrong. "Ginny? Are you okay?"

Ginny shook her head and looked at him. "Harry, something's happening."

Harry looked into her eyes and could see that they were starting to turn green. Harry looked over at Ron and Hermione. They were too busy working on the potion to notice. Harry then looked to the front of the room to Draco. Draco glanced back and could see that Harry was mouthing something but he couldn't make out the words.

Ginny was concentrating very hard on pushing the power back. She closed her eyes and felt herself losing control. She became slightly dizzy and leaned her hands on the table for support. Draco immediately ran over to her side. "Are you okay?" he asked shakily.

Ginny shook her head. "I have to get out of here." she said softly.

Draco nodded and looked at Professor Snape. He glided over and saw that Ginny looked very ill. He nodded his head and said, "The two of you may leave." Draco smiled at him and took Ginny's hand.

Ron finally noticed that something was wrong. He ran to Ginny's side. "Is it the baby?" he whispered. Ginny shook her head, making sure she didn't look at him. She didn't want him to know what was happening to her.

As Ginny and Draco were walking out of the room Ginny's powers were almost at full force. Draco went to open the door, but Ginny just stared at it and the door opened with ease. Draco could hear everyone in the room gasp. He kept walking and when they reached the hallway, the door slammed shut.

Draco turned to her and pulled her into his arms. Ginny closed her eyes. Suddenly, she felt perfectly at ease and a smirk spread across her face. She laughed and pulled back. "I'm fine Draco. Actually, I've never felt better." Draco caressed her cheek and looked into her eyes. They were almost completely green.

He was starting to get a little bit angry, not at Ginny, but at Voldemort. "Ginny, where's the necklace?"

Ginny smiled and said, "I don't know. Harry never gave it back to me."

Draco narrowed his eyes at her because he thought she was lying to him. He began going through her pockets. Ginny giggled as his search was tickling her. "Draco, what are you doing?"

He reached into her left pocket and was about to take the contents out when Harry walked out of the classroom. "Is she all right?" Harry asked.

Draco took his hand out of her pocket, releasing whatever was inside. Ginny turned to Harry. "I'm right here. I can answer for myself."

Harry looked at her and could see that she was under the spell. "Well, you just answered my question."

Ginny rolled her eyes at him and turned back to Draco. "I feel wonderful. Let's go back to class."

Draco looked at Harry, waiting for him to decide what they should do. They had nowhere to go and didn't know what to do. Harry nodded and said, "She'll be all right. I'll be right beside her." Draco nodded and stared at Ginny.

Ginny was getting annoyed at them for talking about her like she wasn't there. She shook her head and walked back into the classroom. Draco and Harry followed and Ginny stopped walking. She was staring directly at Pansy. A smirk fell across her face and whispered to them, "I'm not the one you should be worried about."

Draco and Harry both looked at Pansy and then at each other. Harry sighed and pulled Ginny to their seats. Draco turned and walked to his desk. Pansy stared at him for a few moments and then at Ginny. Draco shook his head at her. "I wouldn't do that if I were you."

Pansy rolled her eyes and turned her glare back to Ginny. She then looked at Harry, Hermione, and Ron. She was about to go back to giving Ginny dirty looks when her eyes traveled back to Ron. Ever since Draco threatned Pansy about Ginny, she had decided that she was going to get her revenge somehow. He never said anything about not touching Ron.

When she looked at Ron, she was surprised at the fact she never noticed how good-looking he was. Sure, he was a Gryffindor and a complete idiot, but it would be fun to play with him. That surely would upset the perfect little Ginny, and upsetting Herimone would just be an extra bonus. Pansy let out a little chuckle and turned her attention back to her cauldron.

*~*

After class Ginny went straight to her room. She was tired of Draco and Harry fussing over her. When she collapsed on her bed her roommate Molly came in the room. She walked slowly over to Ginny and said, "Um, Ginny, Professor McGonagall asked me to inform you that your family will be here shortly. You are to meet them in the Great Hall." Ginny nodded and sat up. Molly stared at her wanting so much for Ginny to tell her what was going on.

Ginny shook her head knowing that Molly wanted some kind of answer, "Don't ask." She said quickly and went to her dresser. She pulled out a pair of jeans and a sweater. She said thank you to Molly and went to take a shower.

When she returned to her room she saw that she was alone. She went through the pockets of her robes and emptied the contents on her dresser. She crossed the room to look in the mirror. She stared at her eyes and could see them changing back to brown. Her eyes immediately filled with tears. She put her hands over her face shaking her head thinking, 'What's wrong with me?' She then lowered her hands and placed them on her stomach. There was a knock on her door and she turned. Draco peeked his head into her room. "Ginny, our parents are here. They're waiting in the Great Hall.

Ginny nodded and walked towards him. He looked into her eyes and smiled. He wrapped his arms around her and squeezed her tightly. "We're going to get through this." He whispered. Ginny nodded her head and put her hand in his. They smiled at each other and walked down to the Great Hall.

*~*

When they walked into the Great Hall they could see that it was empty except for their families. Mrs. Weasley was sitting down at the Gryffindor table with her head in her hands crying while Ron rubbed her back consolingly. Mr. Weasley was pacing the floor and every now and then glaring at Draco's father who was also pacing. Mrs. Malfoy was sitting next to Mrs. Weasley just staring off into the distance. Ginny was surprised to see Fred and George standing towards the back of the room. She hadn't expected them to come. Draco cleared his throat and everyone looked up at them.

Ginny squeezed Draco's hand harder and began to walk towards them. She stopped when her father walked up to her. He stared at her with kind eyes. He smiled weakly and wrapped his arms around her. Ginny squeezed him tight and began to cry. "I'm so sorry Daddy." she whispered. Mr. Weasley nodded his head and just squeezed tighter.

Draco smiled at the affection that Mr. Weasley was giving her. He had never experienced that kind of love from his father. Draco then turned his stare to his mother. She stood up and walked over to him. He could tell that she had been crying. He hugged her tightly and she cried on his shoulder. Draco rubbed her back gently and then looked up at this father. He had a strange expression on his face-almost an expression of guilt.

Draco released his mother and walked up to his father. Lucius just stood there not knowing what to say. Draco was not very surprised. His father was either going to yell at him or not say anything at all. This was how it had always been when Draco had gotten into trouble. Draco just shook his head and started to turn back to his mother.

Lucius reached out his arm and placed his hand on his son's shoulder. Draco turned back, shocked. Lucius smiled gently and pulled Draco into his arms. Draco stood there rigid, not knowing what to do. His father had never hugged him before. Draco could feel his father's embrace getting stronger and he eventually hugged him back.

When Mr. Weasley released Ginny, she wiped her face and walked towards her mother. Ron stood up and let her sit down. Mrs. Weasley didn't look up at her. She just kept her head in her hands crying. Ginny sighed slightly and put a gentle hand on her back. "Mum, please look at me." she pleaded. Mrs. Weasley looked up at her daughter. She didn't smile. She only stared back blankly. She was seeing her daughter as a woman for the first time. Ginny smiled slightly and wiped the tears from her mother's eyes. "I'm going to be okay." Mrs. Weasley nodded her head and embraced her daughter. Ginny smiled into her shoulder and squeezed tight.

Fred walked over to them and cleared his throat. Ginny pulled back from her mother and looked up at him. She could see that Fred was very angry. She stood up and walked around the table to stand in front of him. She put her arms around him, but he did not return the hug. She pulled back and just stared at him. She waited for him to say something. "Aren't you going to say anything to me?"

Fred just glared back. "What do you want me to say, Ginny?"

"I don't know. Yell at me or tell me everything is going to be okay, but just say something." she said as tears began to fall down her face.

Fred stood there, shaking his head. Everyone in the room was watching them. Draco began to step closer to Ginny when Fred shot him a nasty look. Draco stepped back, not wanting to get into a fight. Fred turned his glare back to Ginny. "You can't keep this baby, Ginny." he said flatly.

Ginny sighed and said, "Fred, we're going to be fine. I am going to be able to finish school and everything. Dumbledore is making an exception for me. All I have to do is take a lot of tests and I can graduate early."

Fred just kept shaking his head at her. Ginny had never seen him this angry in her life. Ginny stepped back a little and George walked over to them. He put his hand on Fred's shoulder and said, "Fred, you don't have a say in this. This is her and Malfoy's decision."

Ginny smiled slightly at George and he walked over and gave her a hug. "I love you, Ginny, and if you every need anything just ask." Ginny smiled and said, "I love you too, George. Thank you."

George pulled back and sat down next to his mother. Fred stepped closer to Ginny. "You are not going to do this. You can't!" he shouted.

Ginny could feel her Weasley temper starting to flare. "Fred, don't tell me what I can and can not do. I am going to have this baby whether you like it or not. Mum and Dad had Bill when they were my age and everything worked out fine."

Ginny could hear her mother crying again and closed her eyes at bringing that up. Fred took a deep breath and said softly; "Don't come crying to me when he leaves you and that baby all alone. I won't be here to help you this time."

Fred's words stung Ginny very hard. She began crying uncontrollably. "Fine. I don't need your help. Why don't you just leave?"

Fred nodded and walked out of the room, ignoring the calls of protests from his family. Ron ran up to Ginny and pulled her into his arms.

Draco stared at Ginny and then walked out of the Great Hall after Fred. "Hey, wait up a minute."

Fred turned back and shook his head. "If you know what's best for you Malfoy, you'll stay the hell away from me."

Draco could see how angry Fred was, but was determined to make him forgive Ginny. He stepped forward and swallowed hard. "Fred, please don't shut your sister out of your life. She needs you."

Fred could feel his temper rising. He stared at Draco for a moment. Then suddenly he grabbed Draco by the neck and shoved him into the wall. "Don't tell me what my sister needs. I know what she needs, and that something isn't you."

Draco stared back at Fred and whispered, "I love her, Fred."

Fred stared back at Draco and looked into his eyes to see if he was sincere. When he realized he meant it, he let go of him. He kicked the wall and swore to himself. Draco breathed heavily and rubbed his neck. "I'm glad I'm an only child." Draco said jokingly.

Fred let out a little chuckle. "I guess I better go back in there and apologize." Draco nodded and headed back to the Great Hall. Just before he opened the door Fred put his hand on his shoulder. "If you hurt my sister Malfoy, you will wish you were never born. Got it?"

Draco nodded his head. "Don't worry, Fred. I would never hurt Ginny. I will take care of her." Fred nodded and they walked back into the Great Hall.

Ginny shot her head up and stared at Fred. He smiled gently and made his way over to her. She could see the anger was gone and she jumped up from her seat and ran to him. He picked her up and hugged her and swung her around playfully while whispering, "I'm sorry." Mrs. Weasley stood up, "Fred, you can't do that to her anymore. The baby."

Fred set her down and said, "Don't worry. This kid's a Weasley. Tough as they come."

Ginny laughed and kissed him on the cheek. Mr. Weasley clapped his hands together in a business like manner and said, "Well, let's all sit down and talk about this together." Everyone nodded and sat down to discuss the future of the first Weasley and Malfoy grandchild.

*~*

Harry was standing in the Forbidden Forest, waiting for Sirius. Night had fallen and the only source of light was from the full moon up above. Harry leaned against a tree and glanced down at his watch. He shook his head, as it was too dark to see what time it was and he didn't want to use his wand in case someone saw him. He sighed and then heard a noise. He looked up and saw that Sirius, in dog form, was walking towards him. He smiled and said, "Hello Snuffles. How are you?"

Sirius turned into human form and gave Harry a hug. "I'm good. How about you?"

Harry shrugged and said, "Not too good."

Sirius nodded and said, "I figured from your letter. What's going on?"

Harry sighed. "He's getting too close. He's up to something horrible, Sirius. Even for him." Sirius nodded and waited for him to continue. "Ginny's pregnant, Sirius."

Sirius' eyes grew wide. "You're kidding? He said in pure shock. "Are you sure?"

Harry nodded his head. Sirius looked at him seriously. "Are you the father, Harry?"

Harry smiled slightly. "No, I'm not. Draco Malfoy is."

Sirius let out a breath of relief. Harry looked at him questioningly. "Sorry, Harry, but I can't help be happy about you not being the father. Do you have any idea what Voldemort would do to get his hands on your child?"

Harry nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I was supposed to be the father, but I wasn't cooperating. He picked Draco instead. He's planning on taking this baby to raise as his own."

Sirius stared back at Harry and leaned up against the tree. "Let me get this straight." He said. "Voldemort is responsible for Ginny's baby?"

Harry shook his head. "I'm responsible. If it weren't for me, there would be no baby. She wouldn't be in this situation if she never had met me."

Sirius put his hand on Harry's shoulder. "Now, Harry, you can't blame yourself. If you hadn't stopped him the last time, he wouldn't be in hiding right now. The wizarding world needs you Harry. Never forget that."

Harry nodded and stared at the ground. "Does Ginny know about this, Harry?" Sirius asked.

Harry shook his head. "No, I don't know how to tell her. Especially now that I have seen her in action with those powers of hers."

"Have you got the necklace?" Sirius asked with anticipation.

Harry nodded. "Yes, but it doesn't seem to matter. She is still changing. I saw her eyes turn green today."

Sirius began to pace back and forth while rubbing his chin. "Okay, so maybe the power transferred to her somehow. Maybe she doesn't need the necklace." Sirius stopped pacing and looked at Harry. "Harry, you have to tell her she's in danger."

Harry nodded and said, "Sirius, I will, but then what? Draco is expecting me to save her and I don't know how."

Sirius sighed heavily and spoke very softly. "Harry, I think we both know one way this could all end."

Harry shot his head up. "I can't ask her to do that." He said quickly. "How can I?"

"Well, you don't have a choice." Sirius said sternly. "If she doesn't agree then we will fight Voldemort to the end together."

Harry looked down at the ground and nodded. He sighed and looked up at the castle thinking, 'How am I supposed to ask her to not have her baby?'

*~*

Harry walked into the common room to see Ginny, Ron, Hermione, Fred and Draco sitting around talking and laughing. Harry smiled slightly and sat down. He looked at Ron. "Are your parents gone?"

Ron nodded his head. "Yeah, they left a while ago, but Fred is staying for a couple of days. The house elves set up a cot in our room for him."

Harry smiled at Fred and looked at Ginny. She was leaning her head against Draco's shoulder and Draco was rubbing her arm gently. She looked so peaceful and happy that Harry hated having to tell her what was going on. He was about to ask her if they could talk alone when Fred spoke up. "Hey Ginny."

Ginny smiled and said mockingly, "Hey Fred."

Fred laughed and said, "You never thanked me for the birthday present I gave you."

Ginny looked at him curiously. "I never got a gift from you."

Fred rolled his eyes. "Of course you did. How could you think that I wouldn't buy you something? I didn't sign the card, but I figured you would have guessed it was from me."

Ginny sat up immediately. "Fred, what did you buy me?"

Fred could see that Harry and Draco were staring at him with serious looks on their faces. He smiled a bit and said, "Well, after you wrote me and told me about your gift from Draco, I figured I would buy something to match it."

Everyone just kept staring at him, not saying anything. Ron and Hermione were looking at them all trying to figure out what the big deal was. Fred wrinkled his forehead and shook his head. "I bought you that silver necklace with the emerald stone."

Harry, Ginny and Draco all stood up quickly and shouted in unison, "What?!"

A/N: I seem to keep doing this to you all, but doesn't that make you want to come back for more?-lol. Okay, well Chapter 11 is in beta and it should be up soon. In the next Chapter you will find out more info on what's happening to Ginny. Also, it leads to the first attack sequence, which will take place in Chapter 12. Also, if anyone would like an email when I post I would be happy to do it. Just let me know in your review. And everyone reading this better review, well only if you have nice things to say :) Now for the thanks:

Inkdot: Thank you! I'm sorry this is D/G, but maybe when I'm done with this story, I will write an H/G.

Kris RL: Thank you! I know Harry calling him Draco seems odd, but Draco had to come to terms with him-lol.

StrangerWithMyFace: Don't worry; Ron won't hurt him too much-lol. Thanks for the congratulations on the engagement. Very sweet!

Jasmine: Hope you like this one too and yes another cliffhanger! Thanks for the congrats:)

Zonkofred: Um, yes she is-sorry. I know cliffhangers womp and I'm sure this one does too. I'm glad you like the D/G! Thanks for reviewing again to say congrats! That was very sweet :)

Cassandra: You were right! Thanks, but Bill is my cousin and Lissanne is my beta reader, but you're right, they are great writers! Okay, to answer your question, Alex is transferring in. She is in her 7th year just like the rest. I hope that explains it. (I had to bring someone in for Harry. I felt sorry for him.)

Tessie: Thanks for the congrats! Yes, she is pregnant. I think Ron is going to be acting a little nicer towards Draco from now on, but you never know. Thanks for your review!

Maidmarian62: Thanks! Sorry, but like I said, I am writing this as I go. I have really nothing pre-thought so she is, but it's Draco's baby-lol.

Dewi: Thanks! Your feelings were right. Ron is going to calm down a bit, but who knows what he'll do in further chapters. He can't control his temper very well-lol.

Lucius: Thank you! I am wondering how did I almost trick you. I am very curious. Thanks for signing back in for the congrats and tell your friend I said congrats to her-lol.

W&m_Law: Ooh, what's gonna happen in Paradise? I can't wait. After I post this I am going to read Heart and Heaven. I just love your stories. I have to say the poop kittens comment is just too funny!

Nymfn712: Thanks! I'm glad you understand. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!

Birdie: Thank you so much. You are too sweet and I love reading your reviews. I saw A.I. too! I really want to see the HP trailer-lol. I can't wait until Nove 16. I had no idea that there were that many Land Before Times. That is too funny. You were right though; Ginny is pregnant-it's not a tumor-lol. Can't wait to read your next review!

Princessmelanie: Um, I haven't thought of God parents-lol. I have no idea where this story is going so we'll see. Alex will make an appearance in Chapter 12 and Harry and her will hit it off. I promise. Very interesting idea about the Slytherin thing. I will think about that. Thanks for the congrats! I am very excited!

Altra: No forever R/P because I feel it's too late. I wish you would have told me about it earlier, but Pansy is just too mean in this story. She's going to, well if you want I can email you my idea. Don't want to give it away to everyone! I know that I have to think about this baby now-lol. Not sure what's going to happen. I don't know if I should make it all happy and fluffy or sad and tragic. Which do you think? BTW, your ideas are not half-baked. They are very good and I appreciate them!

NetSurfer77: I'm sorry that you hate cliffhangers and I did it to you again. I should make a note not to do it in Chapter 12, cause Chapter 11 is one too. Um, the protection thing should be explained and will be further in chapter 11.

Elisabeth: Thanks for the review. I'm glad you had a laugh :)

ItsJustMe: Okay, you were right, but it is not less than 24 hours. She faints a couple of weeks later. I guess you missed that, but no prob. If you have any other questions, please ask. I hope this wasn't too long of a wait!

Krissy: I'm pretty sure you were right. Were you? Thanks for the review!

Luinthoron: Aww, you are too sweet. I am by far not the best, but thanks for the encouragement. Your reviews are always very nice and I appreciate that. :)

MoonBaby: Thanks! I hope this was quick enough. I am going to go read your story! I am so excited. You also rule at writing!

Missy: You are just too funny! I was crying when I read your review. You are hilarious! Thanks for the congrats and yes I think he's pretty foxy! Can't wait to see whatelse you write-lol. This is by far the funniest review I have ever received.

Bill: I love you babe! Thank you very much! Without your encouragement, I don't think I would still be writing. Oh, by the way, you are posting!

Draicana: Thanks for the congrats! Thanks for all the nice things you said. I didn't even catch that pin on the owl thing, but I will make sure I don't do it in the future-lol. Please keep on reading!

Sapphireyes: I am so glad you decided to review! I love them! I can't believe you are Alex too! My Alex is also Alexandra. Okay, I think you deserve a description of her. She had long blond hair, like you, she'll be 5'6", like you, and sugary sweet too-lol. She is going to have green eyes thought, but hey she's close right? You didn't give anything away, it was pretty obvious! Keep reading and reviewing. If you would like, I can base some of Alex's personality on yours. Just review and tell me what you're like!

Shiko: Thank you so much. That was very sweet. I can't beileve you check back all the time-lol. Why haven't you reviewed before? :( J/K. Okay, so if you want I can email you when I post. Let me know!

Tinkerbell: You are very right. Thanks for reading! And I hope you stick around for more!

Ginny: Um yep. She's pregant. Thanks for reviewing and keep reading please!

Glory: Thank you so much! You are too funny. Sorry, but this is D/G. Thanks for the congrats! I hope we are as happy as Ginny and Draco-lol. I'm an okay author, but thanks for saying that I was great. Keep reading and reviewing!

Shani: LOL-She is pregnant-those dam teenage hormones-lol I can't believe you stayed up that late. Hopefully you'll get some sleep tonight! Keep reading and reviewing!

Amanda Mancini: Thanks for waiting patiently. I tend to end things kindof up in the air, but I'm going to try and stop that, (not really-lol). Keep reading and reviewing!

Lissanne: *Big Hug* Thanks for the wonderful Beta and of course your wonderful comments. Hurry up with your story! I can't wait!