AN: yes! A new chapter! I just thought I'd take this opportunity to explain a little bit about Liza because I realize I haven't yet. She's my oc and I'm very proud of her ^_^ She's from America and her dad is James Potter's first cousin. Her mom was best friends with Lily but she got killed by Voldemort right before he got to the Potters, so Liza's dad moved her to America (where he's from). Her dad works for the ministry and they live right next door to the Weasleys so she got to know them over the summer. You can read all about her in the prequal to this story "The Girl Next Door." Please do! Anyway, sorry this is such a long note (especially for such a short chapter) and I'm sorry it took so long to get this one out! REVIEW!!!!
"I hear things aren't all peaches and cream for you and Potter," drawled a cool voice.
Ginny stopped without turning. "What do you want Malfoy?"
He was leaning against the wall of the corridor, partially hidden by a large suit of armor. "I was just wondering what happened. Thought you might need some comfort."
She turned slowly to face him. "And why would you care?"
"I thought I might be able to help."
"Since when are you interested in helping me?"
"Since helping you turned into a beautiful way of getting at all those snively Gryffindors in my year."
"What are you talking about?"
He took a step towards her. "Think of this, Weasley. What would make Potter so angry and jealous he would be begging you to take him back?"
She eyed him suspiciously. "Just say it, Malfoy."
He smirked. "Don't you think he might be a trifle miffed if you, I don't know, started sleeping with his mortal enemy?"
She stared at him. "What?"
"You heard me Weasley." He took step closer.
"Why would you…?"
He reached out, running his fingers through her red hair, letting them drag lightly over her ear and neck.
She shivered and let out a short low gasp.
"Why do you think I would?" His face was very close to hers now. He leaned closer and kissed the hinge of her jaw, then right below her ear. His finger trailed across her cheek and over her lips as he looked into her eyes. "Are you up to it Miss Weasley?"
Her breathing was short and ragged and she couldn't take her eyes off his lips. She nodded.
He smirked deeply and brought his lips to hers.
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"Spill," said Liza, catching Ginny in the corridor on their way to breakfast.
"What are you talking about?"
"Malfoy."
"But how--?"
"Doesn't matter. Tell me."
"There's not much to tell…"
"Ginny, who's your best friend?"
"You, but--"
"Exactly. Tell me what happened."
"Well…" she looked around, "I don't want to talk about it here, I'll tell you later."
"When?"
"Break. In the Transfiguration classroom, it'll be empty."
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