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A/N: For those of you who noticed my Pansy slip! I totally didn't know that was there! I had to reload the chapter just for you all!
Chapter 10
Ginny turns to see who opened the other door and see Draco standing before her. How did he get here? Why is he here? Why do his eyes, those gorgeous silver eyes, have to look so anxious and… worried? Draco Malfoy wouldn't be worried about me. A Weasley. Why does that hurt so much to think about?
"Draco?" That didn't come out how she planned, she wanted confidence, not insecurity, and doubtfulness, but if Draco noticed he didn't say anything.
The first and only thing Draco noticed when he walked into the room was Ginny. Relief flooded him, I found her. Her back was to him for a moment, she seemed to be going into the other room, but turned towards him instead. There was no describing the emotion written on her face; it was somewhere between shock and relief. Then the emotions flooded in.
She looks so worried. What's there to be worried about? Does she think I'm going to hurt her? Does she really think I could do that?
"Draco."
He couldn't breathe, couldn't think. There was so much fear in her voice, like she didn't know if it really was him or not. That scared him more than her running off, and that scared him more than he wish to say. What happened? Did someone attack her? He couldn't bear the thought of someone hurting her; in an instant he was wrapping his strong arms around her.
"Are you alright?" he whispered in her ear. His hot breath in her ear sent a shiver down her spine. Draco smirked some, noticing her reaction to his closeness.
She knew she shouldn't be here, in his embrace, but as soon as he wrapped her up into the strength and safety of his arms she never wanted to leave who could honestly blame her?. She didn't trust her voice; she knew it would give away just how much his touch was affecting her. So she gave a slight nod. Hoping and praying to every god and goddess she could think of to stay in his arms forever… where she belonged. 'Where I belong?' Where did that come from?
"Are you sure? You know you can tell me." Getting another nod in response Draco pulled back a little so he could see her face, but still have her close and in his arms. He didn't want to let her go anymore than she did. "Why'd you run Gin?" He was concerned and wanted to help her. How couldn't he?
"I'm not sure… I just had to get away," her voice trailed off. She laid her head against his toned chest sigh I wanna lie on his chest seeking his comfort, wanting to forget how Ron had turned on her.
"You know," Draco drawled playfully, tightening his grip on her a bit, "When you threw Weasel-King across the Great Hall, you could have sent Potty with him."
Ginny laughed, she couldn't help it, seeing the mental picture of Ron and Harry flying across the Great Hall would be priceless.
"Maybe next time," Ginny said, after she got her laughter under control a bit. Draco's laughter filled the room. Laughter from him was something she had never heard before, and she liked it a lot. "You should laugh more."
"Why? It would destroy my 'no-emotions' rep!" Draco said in mock arrogance.
"Oh no! What would the world do if anyone know that Draco Malfoy, Slytherin-Sex-God, had more emotions in him other than hate and lust?" Ginny asked pretending to despair at the thought, sporting the patient Slytherin smirk.
"It would spin out of orbit and into the sun." Draco stated matter-of-factly. Ginny laughed again. She was laughing so hard she clung on Draco's robes to hold her up.
Draco smiled. He like that he could make her laugh, really laugh. Not the fake laughs people give to be polite. Her laughter penetrated his skin, into his very bones, into his heart and twisted it around, giving him a feeling he had never quit felt before. How can she do this to me? Who would have thought that this little fireball would even think about letting me touch her?
Ginny saw his smiling face look at her in wonder. Like she was something different; more than special, better than anyone else.
"You should smile more too." Ginny hesitantly raised her hand and traced Draco's full lips. Her hand rested on his check, her thumb caressing his lips and then his aristocrat check bone. Slowly she moved to his strong jaw.
Draco couldn't hand it, she was going to kill him. She was torturing him, he had to do something, and all he wanted to do was kiss her, so he did. YAY! THE KISS!
They both thought at the same time, This is a Weasley! This is a Malfoy! I don't care…
"That's it! I'm sick of waiting!" Pansy yelled in the common room. Everyone looked at her as if she sprouted a second head. Pansy usually wasn't one of those people who just shouted at no one. Sure she shouted at everyone or one person at a time, but not no one. "Bugger off!" As Pansy exited the Slytherin Common room she almost crashed into Professor Snape.
"Oh. Good evening, sir. Do you have the schedules yet?"
"Yes, Pansy I do," drawled Snape.
"Professor, do you think I could get mine? Oh, and Draco and Ginny's as well?" Pansy asked.
"And how is our newest Slytherin getting along?" Snape asked as he got the three schedules in question out.
"Added a third to our ranks Professor," Pansy informed, as she took the schedules and headed down the tunnel.
"Where you going?"
"Hopefully to deliver these," Pansy waved the pieces of paper for emphasis. Draco better had found her! What if someone did something to her? Damn it! I can't deal with the stupid "What if" game! Where in the name of Merlin are they? I feel like I've been walking forever!
Pansy walked another 10 minutes before she found a door. The door was slightly a jar, so Pansy, being Pansy, walked right in. What she saw wasn't what she thought she'd walk in on. Nope, diffidently not what I thought I'd see. She figured she would see them fighting or something like that, but KISSING wasn't what she was betting on. Pansy smirked Wondered how long it'd take!
"Ahem, am I interrupting anything?" Pansy asked sweetly.
Ginny and Draco leapt apart. Well Ginny leapt away from Draco, blushing profusely. Draco on the other hand was looking his usual calm, though a little flushed.
"Of course not Pansy, what can we do for you?" Draco drawled his tone betrayed how displeased he was. He grabbed the back of Ginny's robes and pulled her backwards towards him, placing his hands on her hips
"Just wondering how the search for Gin was going. You know, because you left me in the common room and all." Pansy let some of her frustration out in her voice as well.
"Sorry, Pans; I forgot I left you there."
"It's alright. I see you were… preoccupied." Pansy smirked. Ginny blushed even redder, if that was possible. "Oh, Potions starts in twenty minutes. Here are your schedules. We all have the same classes, save for Gin. You got an extra class after dinner." Pansy handed each their schedules and all three set off to get their things for Potions.
"So Gin, what's the extra class for?" Draco asked, slipping his arms fully around her waist, leaning over her shoulder to read her schedule.
"Don't know. I have Snape and Dumbledore as teachers, though."
The Silver Trio walked the rest of the way to Slytherin Common room deep in thought. Each coming to the conclusion it must be about the prophecy.
Snape surveyed the students in his Advanced Potions class, with a frustrated sigh. The Gryffindor Golden Trio was there; Ron and Harry only got in by the skin on their teeth. Hermione tutored them 'til she was blue in the face, many times. The random Ravenclaw, and surprisingly one Hufflepuff. Then there where the Slytherins, even though he was their Head of House, he really wished he had more gifted students in Potions. There were only three, but they were his favorite three: Draco, Pansy and Ginny.
He always liked Ginny; even when she was a Gryffindor he usually refrained from taking points from her. She was quit gifted in Potions, as she was in all of her other classes. He rarely gave her points for her potions, but now that she was a Slytherin, things were different. Draco and Pansy were always top in Slytherin. They would have been top of the class but Granger always seemed to get above. He didn't like it, but she knew what she was doing. The only problem he had with them at the moment was they weren't in the classroom, and it was already 5 past the hour.
Snape watched as Hermione raised her hand. Here we go again, another term of her mouth, and then she'll be gone. "What, Ms. Granger?"
"Professor, class started five minutes ago."
"I'm well aware Ms. Granger."
"Then why haven't we-" Hermione was cut off by the door of the Potions room opening. The missing three students walked in and took their seats at the back table. Draco sat in the middle Pansy on his left, Ginny on his right.
"Sorry Professor; the delivery service took longer then expected."
"I'm glad you found your way back Ms Parkinson." Snape turned, said a few choice words and the assignment appeared on the bored. "Now-"
"That's all? They come in seven minutes late and your not going to do anything?" Ron seethed in outrage.
"Mr. Weasley that will be twenty points from Gryffindor for questioning my judgment. It happens Ms. Parkinson and Mr. Malfoy were looking for my lost messenger, and it seems they found her. Now are there any further comments or questions?" Snape saw the look of resentment on Ron's face. Though Snape loved taking points away from Gryffindor, the potion they were doing today was going to take all period, and they were already ten minutes behind schedule.
Ginny raised her hand.
"Yes, Ms. Weasley?"
"Sir, I was told to inform you that further discussion would be needed. A meeting tonight after dinner has been arranged." Ginny answered.
"Very well. Thank you Ms. Weasley, twenty points to Slytherin." Yes she makes an excellent addition to Slytherin house. Snape had to fight off a smile.
"Alright class today we will be making a very challenging potion. Many of you have heard of this potion and made it last year, Polyjuice Potion. We are going to make its sister potion. Who knows which one I'm talking about?" Snape asked smugly.
Ginny raised her hand.
"Yes, Ms. Weasley." Never in all his years of teaching had he ever had a student know. It was a very old potion, one rarely used. He knew that even Granger wouldn't know this one. The question was, if Ginny did know, how?
A/N: I combined the two chapters I wrote into one, mainly because I didn't like where I left it. I cut it off here, because a lots going to happen after Ginny answers, and decided to get some reviews. I'm greedy! What can I say? Hope you like this chapter!
Natalie: Yeppers, closer indeed. Hehe Soon enough? I'm working on my next chapter too! I almost got it done. I just love reviews too much to put them all up!
Ginny-and-Draco-fan: I miss school. I sucked at school, but I miss it. I know it sucks and all, but hey next chapter is going to be fun! Considering they are at Hogwarts School! I figured they needed to get to class. Hope you like this chapter.
SilverUnicorn66: Yes I got the idea. I hope this is Dracoy enough for ya :P. Soon enough? I hope you like this as much as the last. Oh I was totally going to stop this chapter before the kiss, I mean just before, but decided against it. Hope you agree with me… hehe OMG your name totally gave me an idea! Love your name btw!
Mell8: I know, my worst subject was English, I can proof other peoples papers and know whats wrong, but I can't do my own. I just skip over the wrong words, and fill in words that are missing without knowing I did it. I haven't talked to my betas yet but if they're up to it, I'll have them go through the first few and edit it for me. Thanks for reviewing; I'm glad you still like my story through its flaws. Thanks again. Hope this was soon enough!
CinnamonSpice: I guess I'll let you off with it this once… hehe No its alright I totally understand being busy and all. I have been swamped; I got a new job and had to go through training. I was so tired after the hours and hours of training I had no energy left to write, but now that trainings over, I have time and energy! Hope you like this chapter!
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Since we reached our Review goal this chapter, I wont hold captive the next one. I'll just update when my beta's done with it! I still want Reviews tho!