You
were right there for me
"He's here!" The rumour was circulating like wildfire. You Know Who was
coming near to Hogwarts, with all his Death Eaters. Then Professor Dumbledore's
voice could be heard.
"Prefects please bring everyone to the Great Hall immediately." The jumble
of voices that had ceased for a while started again, and Ginny's heart started
pounding. He had come then. She worried for her family, for her friends, and
for Draco. She wondered if he was going to be recruited as a Death Eater. She
knew he hadn't been yet, as there was no mark on his arm. Harry and Hermione,
Gryffindor prefects, hustled everyone along to the Great Hall. They crossed
paths with the Slytherins, and though both houses stayed away from the other,
Ginny saw Draco. She saw him mouth to her 'hang on, I'm here for you' and gave
him a small smile, which he returned. Just seeing him made her feel stronger,
braver. Things would be okay.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
It was chaos. Students were running for their lives as the Death Eaters
surrounded the school. The teachers were holding them back with hexes, charms,
and all else. There were some Aurors, more who were on their way. Ginny ran
scared, as a Death Eater approached her. He held his wand above his head, and Ginny
was sure she knew what he had in mind. The killing curse. Then a broomstick
swooped by, scooping her up. She landed on the grass next to the Whomping
Willow and looked to see her rescuer. Draco. He was white and murmured softly,
"that was my father." Ginny opened her mouth but he silenced her, and dragged
her to the Whomping Willow. He picked up a stick and prodded a knob on the
tree. It stopped thrashing about and she followed Draco into a large gap in the
roots, into a long tunnel, and out into a deserted room. There she saw
Professor Snape. He made no movement to acknowledge them, and was stone still.
"Where is this?" Ginny gaped.
"The Shrieking Shack. Sit," Draco patted the floor, "before you ask,
I'll explain. My father was after you. He… he found out about us. At first he
exploded, them decided you would do for my test. Test to become a Death Eater,"
he told her, seeing her bewildered look. "They would catch you and I'd have
to," he gulped, "I'd have to kill you. I finally went to Professor Dumbledore,
and he told me about this place. I was also to be recruited today, so it would
be a safe place for me and you. And Professor Snape, of course. Another couple
of people will be here too, people most likely in danger. Except Potter, who
has to battle it out too. Granger as well. They've been having special training
in secret. I'm sorry I couldn't tell you, but you could have given it all away.
I... I wanted to make sure nothing happened to you. I wouldn't know what to do
if you were hurt... I'm sorry..."
The thought that Draco cared for her so much made all other things disappear.
He was there for here, and had been there for her always. No matter what anyone
thought or said, he was there for her.
'Coz I always saw in you my light, my strength
And I want to thank you now for all the ways
You were right there for me
You were right there for me always
"You were there for me..." she murmured, "thank you..." she let her
last words hand in the air and slowly went to sleep, her head lying on his shoulder.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Ginny? Gin?" Ginny was shaken out of her daze.
"Huh? Huh? I was just... um..." she yawned, looking
up.
"Sorry to wake you, but Andrea needed her mum," Draco
smirked his smirk, that Ginny had long gotten used too, "Who apparently needed
her beauty sleep, though her beauty seems to have worsened." Ginny hit him
playfully then held out her arms for their daughter. His arms free, he slung
one over his wife. "What were you dreaming about, anyway? You looked so happy,
and kept grinning."
"Ohhh," Ginny smiled, "I was just remembering. Everything."
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A/N: How was that? A little (or a lot?) of fluff, I
can hardly believe I wrote all that! Review, review please!
