Disclaimer: I do not own the Harry Potter series. Though I did finally break up with my annoying, twilight hating boyfriend. It makes me happy to be rid of him. Call me crazy for wanting to be single but single is better than being with him. If you knew him you would understand. On a funny note it was the "New Years Fairy" that did it for me. And said "Fairy" happened to be my best friends, little sisters, annoying friend. *sigh* That was and interest New Years Eve.

Ok now before you go trying to beat me to death with a stick for not updating in so long, let me apologize. I know it was wrong of me to keep all of you waiting for so long! But alas writers block took me into its cold grip once again and my brain kinda just went poof when I tried to write. That being said I hope this chapter makes up for the kinda cliffy on the last chapter and not updating so long.

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Now I figure I've stalled long enough and you're probably readying the sticks to beat me to death for keeping you from this chapter so without further ado…

Chapter 25

Ginny POV

The days dragged by after Draco left for the Christmas break. I had very little to do in the way of entertainment except reading, which was one of the only things I could do. But nothing really could get my mind of my loneliness. Without Draco by my side my life felt empty. I missed being in his arms at night, laughing at his frustration while doing his homework, kissing him. I hadn't realized how much I depended on him till he was gone. But the fact I knew this wasn't a permanent separation was one of the only things that kept me going. I would see him in a few weeks. I kept telling myself that over and over.

But it wasn't only the separation from Draco that had me depressed. With the time alone, I really started to think about my family more. I missed them so much. This would be the first Christmas I wouldn't be with them. I had sent a letter telling them some lie as to why I was staying at Hogwarts, but I missed them and hated the fact I had to lie to them. But it was necessary to keep them safe.

I wiped the tears from my eyes and stood up from the window seat I had been sitting on as I watched the sun sink low over the horizon. I had spent a lot of time for the past week sitting there and looking out at our tree just thinking. Sighing, I put the blanket down on the window seat and walked into the bathroom. I wiped the last of the tears away as I made my way across the huge bathroom to the bathtub. Pool would seem a more appropriate word though. It was huge.

I stripped out of my clothes then, and turning towards the taps, turned the hot water on full blast. Once the tub started filling I added some scented bubbles. I really just needed to relax and stop thinking. Hoping that a nice long, hot bath would do the trick, I silently slipped into the water.

Growing up in a family with so many siblings, I never had really gotten to take a long hot bath. It was a luxury I hadn't been given. And even when I got to Hogwarts a bath wasn't likely. To take a bath, you had to get up earlier and go down to the main bathroom by the common room. But even then you couldn't take your time because others were waiting. The dormitory bathrooms only had shower stalls. It wasn't until I had come to Draco's dormitory that I really had been able to just soak in a bath. And oh how I loved it.

I smiled as I felt the hot water envelop my body, a sigh escaping my lips. I closed my eyes and leaned my head on a towel I had put by the edge of the tub. Within minutes I had fallen asleep.

A tapping in the next room woke me an hour later. My eyes snapped open and I froze. The tapping sounded again. I quietly slipped out of the water and tied Draco's robe on. It couldn't be Blaise in the main room because he had left with Draco for the holidays. I took a steadying breath and opened the door a crack just as the tapping sounded again.

I peaked out of the crack and saw a smoky gray owl sitting on the windowsill. I sighed with relief and hurried over to the window, wondering whom it was from. Only Draco and Blaise knew where I was. I lifted the window and let the owl in, quickly shutting it again because of the frigid air.

The smoky gray owl fluttered down on Draco's desk and held out its leg. I smiled and walked over to it, stroking its head softly before removing the letter. The owl gazed up at me expectantly so I rummaged around Draco's desk for his owl treats. Once found I gave a few to the owl and opened the window back up, watching as the owl flew off into the distance, quickly becoming invisible against the cloudy sky.

I then turned to the letter in my hands. I recognized the handwriting immediately, having seen it every day for several weeks. It was from Draco.

Ginny,

Sorry I haven't been able to write until now. Even as I write this I really should be doing other things. Mother is insisting on having that stupid Christmas Ball again this year. I've been so busy helping her and I've had my father breathing down my neck so much every moment he's home that I have had so little time to write to you. I wanted to write on Christmas, but at this rate I wouldn't be able to. This is the first moment I've had to myself for a while and with the ball tomorrow I knew writing you or even just sending a letter off would be nearly impossible.

I've had to use one of my father's owls to send this to you. You see, the people in charge of intercepting owls know which are his and are not allowed to intercept them. They don't draw much attention either. I doubt he will even notice I used it. Anyway, I seem to be rambling and Mother will be coming to see what's taking me so long if I don't get back down to help her soon.

I wish with all of my heart I was with you right now Ginny. I hate to think of you spending Christmas all alone. But when you wake tomorrow morning just know that even though I may not be there with you, you will be in my every thought. I wish beyond anything I could be there when you wake up. Happy Christmas Ginny.

Love,

Draco

When I finished reading I clutched the letter to my chest and let the tears fall from my eyes. Sinking onto the chair near me, I reread the last paragraph over and over. It was probably the sweetest thing I had ever gotten in a letter. I hadn't even expected he would write. The fact he did made it just that more special. I wiped the tears from my eyes and folded the letter.

Looking up at the clock I realized how late it had become. I sighed and walked back into the bathroom, setting the letter by my nightclothes. I sighed again as I removed Draco's robe and slipped into the cooling water. I quickly washed my hair and body, eager to get out and into bed. Once done, I put on the green silk pajamas Blaise had given me a year ago and pick the letter back up.

As I crossed the living room and went into the warm bedroom I had to reflect on how absolutely lucky I had been lately. I escaped almost certain death and ended up spending every day with the love of my life. As I drifted off to sleep that night, Draco's letter clutched to my heart, my every thought was filled with Draco. I really was one heck of a lucky witch and nobody else would ever be as lucky. Nobody else would ever have my Draco.

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I woke up the next morning unusually early. The sun was just rising, at least that's what I estimated with my eyes closed. I sighed softly; when I was asleep I didn't feel so lonely. I wished I could drift back to sleep but as I lay in bed trying to pinpoint what woke me up so early I heard the soft sound of breathing at the foot of the bed. Startled, my eyes flew open and I sat up quickly, some of the presents that had been piled on the foot of the bed during the night slid to the floor.

I paid those presents no mind as I stared at the kitten sleeping peacefully near my feet. It was white with a few black spots on its back and face. The spot on its face was shaped almost perfectly like a heart. Around its neck was a pink ribbon tied into a bow. Under it was a letter.

I reached out and stroked the kitten to wake it up. I laughed softly when it yawned and tried to swat my hand away. It didn't seem like it was one for mornings either. I picked up to check to make sure it was a girl, like the ribbon indicated, and it was.

She was a tinny, soft, purring little fuzz ball. I smiled when she finally opened her eyes and looked around from my arms. She had brilliant blue eyes. I sat her down on my lap and reached for the letter she had been sleeping on. Quickly opening it, I read:

Ginny,

I hate to think of you all alone for the entire break and this seemed like the prefect gift. I know how much you like cats. Blaise's cat just had a litter of kittens and he let me pick one for you. I saw this one and knew it was the perfect one for you. She doesn't have a name yet; I thought to leave that to you. There will be many times when I have to be gone from you and now you won't be all alone. This is probably the last letter you're going to get from me this break if things go as I assume. I cannot wait till I can see you again.

Love,

Draco

He seemed to get more and more romantic with every letter, I thought with a laugh. The kitten stared up at me when I laughed. I smiled down at her and scooped her up. "So what should I name you, little girl?" I asked her. She just started purring as I started petting her. Her name needed to be perfect. "Defiantly nothing like snow," I muttered to the cat in my arms.

Sighing I sat her down next to me and began opening other presents as I thought of names. As I unwrapped gifts random names popped into my head. Fate. Gina. Snowflake. But none were right for the kitten Draco gave me. I picked up a present wrapped in silver and green wrapping paper, not even having to look at the label to know it was from Blaise. He loved giving me Slytherin colored things.

I laughed softly as I pealed the paper off. Inside the box was a do it yourself kitty clothes knitting book and lots of green yarn. I took one look at the contents of the box and collapsed back onto my pillows laughing hysterically. My kitten climbed up on my chest and pawed my face as tears rolled down my cheeks.

Finally I gained control of myself and sat back up, taking the kitten in my arms. I stroked her head with one hand as I picked the book up out of the box. Under the book I saw a letter. I sat the kitten down and picked the letter up, carefully opening it. As I unfolded it two emerald bracelets fell out fell out onto my knee. I picked them up and looked at it. Only one was a bracelet, I realized when I picked them up. One was a cat collar studded with emeralds.

Laughing I picked up his letter and read:

Red,

Now you and your new kitten will match. I hope you noticed Draco's gift first or this would really ruin the surprise. Though I doubt you would miss a little kitten on your bed. The collar will magically adjust to the cat as it grows so you don't have to worry about only being able to use it for a while. Enjoy the cat.

Happy Christmas,

Blaise

I sat the letter on the do it yourself knitting book as I put my bracelet. Then smiled as and picked the kitten up and slid the collar on over her head and it shrunk to fit her neck. I smiled down at my kitten and again a name popped into my head. This time I knew it was the right one. "Amour." Love.

Did you like it? I hope you did. This one was a pretty hard chapter to write because of writers block but I hope it was ok. Did you guys like it? Oh and in case you were wondering Amour is French for love. I think it fits. Naming the cat something like Snowball or something would have just been wrong. My best friends cat is named Missy Moo Cat, Middy for short. Sorry for the random bit of info.

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