Chapter 14
By Crystal
*Screw the disclaimers ^^;;*
~*~ Draco ~*~
I rolled on my side to see Virginia, my wife, waking up. "Good morning, sleeping beauty." She gave me one of those smiles that could brighten up even the darkest place. She looked strong, yet she really was weak. I just couldn't believe someone as good and beautiful as her would be dying. She certainly didn't deserve any of that.
I think she knew what I was thinking, because the next second, she smiled at me again and said, "Life's never fair... But it's been great for me so far, I have you, you know..." I embraced her and smiled. She was right, life wasn't so bad, I had her, after all. "What time is it?" She asked suddenly.
I checked the clock, "Eight-thirty."
She shot up from my embrace, "Oh my God! We're going to be late for class!" She stood up and hurried to dress up while I sat in bed and watched her, obviously amused, "Draco! We're going to be late!"
I rolled my eyes and let myself have a chuckle, "It's Sunday today, Virginia."
"Oh."
She slowed down a lot more to dress up and brushed her beautiful red hair. Oh, did I mention we took a shower together? Yes, again. We walked down to the Great Hall hand in hand and having glances and stares at us the whole way. Ah, being a husband for the first day. It wasn't that bad. At least it wasn't that bad with Virginia. Oh, I can't imagine it if I got married to Pansy. Ew.
I opened the doors to the Great Hall quietly, I think we've attracted enough attention today. To my surprise, Virginia's parents and her six brothers, along with Potter and Granger were sitting together and all laughing at some stuff the twins said. They were sitting at the end of the Gryffindor table. I saw her smile softly, but sadly. It pained me so much to see her smile this way. "Aren't you going?" I asked her. She shook her head, "why not?" I asked again.
"They're happy." She said quietly and I was then completely confused. "Look, Draco. They're laughing." I raised my eyebrow, "If I go, they'll stop talking like that."
"What are you talking about, Virginia? They're your family. It's probably just me they don't want to talk to."
She shook her head again, "Watch."
And watch I did. The moment Mrs Weasley caught sight of Virginia, they suddenly quiet down. I saw Virginia's footsteps flatter slightly. Didn't they know how much they were hurting her? I watch her smile at her family and tell them something. I saw her wet eyes as she turned around and faced back to me and I walked towards her, meeting her halfway. "Are you all right?" That was a stupid question, Draco.
"Let's go to the kitchen and have picnic at the lake," she said, trying to sound happy, but failing to do so. I snaked my arm around her waist and pulled her close, showing her I was always there. She relaxed and gave me a quick smile.
The both of us went separate ways. I went back to my Common Room while she went to hers and got her homework. The both of us had an essay due for Potions tomorrow and we decided to meet at the entrance of the kitchen to get some food for breakfast and lunch. We were planning to stay there for the whole day until dinner and have dinner at either the Great Hall or the kitchen.
When I got back to my dormitory, the first thing I saw was Lucius' owl with a letter tied to him. I opened it.
Draco,
I heard what happened yesterday with that Weasley. What do you think you're doing? Do I need to remind you of what happened to your sister, what's her name? Aurora, was it? Your mother was certainly not at all pleased at the news we heard yesterday.
Your father,
Lucius
I felt the blood drain from my face when I remembered what happened to Aurora. How could I forget? I looked at Rory, who looked like she just woke up from her beauty sleep. I sighed and was certainly determined that this wasn't going to happy to Virginia. Last time, I was nothing but a child. This time, I am a man and I would die for her... Just to save her. And I have Dumbledore to help me...
Father,
I'd like to see you try.
Draco.
I paid the owl a two sickles and gave the letter to it. Then I wrote a quick short letter explaining everything and where we are going to Dumbledore and took my scrolls and quills and got ready for the picnic. I wasn't going to tell Virginia about the letter or anything. I was willing to forget everything just for the day... Willing to forget everything, but each other...
~*~ Ginny ~*~
I wonder where he is. I've been here for a while. Suddenly, I see his pale blond hair and I see him running towards me, in a rush. He obviously knows he's late. When he reached me, he muttered and apology while smiling the whole way... I wonder what happened on the way here.
Dobby was there and we asked for breakfast and lunch for two. He obeyed and we waited for a few minutes until he got a whole basket stuffed with sandwiches and food and drinks. We thanked him quietly while he and the others said 'thank you' and 'good bye' to us the whole way.
Quiet as last when we got there. The lake was calm and the sun was shining down and it wasn't too hot. There was some wind and with the warmth of the sun, it was just perfect. Perfect for my husband and I. I pulled out a sandwich and fed it to him while sitting next to him and eating a bit of my share.
"Eat more, Virginia. You're losing weight." He said, suddenly when I was taking another bite out of my sandwich.
I smiled, "Isn't that what all you boys want? Your girl to get skinnier?" I asked playfully, but when he frowned at me, I replied seriously, "It's not my fault I don't want to eat."
"I know it isn't your fault, but you've got to try to eat more..." I nodded my head, "Just promise me that you'll try and eat more, all right?"
"I promise, now quit being a worrywart and eat your breakfast!"
We talked the whole morning while doing our potions essay on how dragon blood works along with unicorn blood and having a great time spending it together until my mother and Ron arrived. "Hi Mum, hi Ron." I said.
"Ginny, do you want to tell your brothers about the whole thing?" Mum asked.
I shook my head, "Mum, I'm doing something with Draco right now. Maybe later?"
"Oh, so your husband's more important now. What ever happened to family first?" Ron asked me.
I growled, "Ronald Weasley, you should be asking yourself that."
"GINNY! Have more respect for your brother!"
Don't lose your temper, don't lose your temper, I chanted in my head, "Mother, how about you have more respect for me? Do you know how much Ron has ignored me for the past few years? I'm sure he knows because I've talked to Hermione about it and since Hermione's Ron's girlfriend, he'd know. And don't try to deny it Ron. You know how much you've ignored me. So Mother, if you don't mind. Do leave Draco and I in peace and I'll tell my brothers about the whole thing later. If you don't want to wait, then you may tell them yourself."
I heard Ron cuss under his breath and walk away, pissed while Mum walked away, also pissed, but giving Draco and I one last glance. "Whew." I said.
"Are you sure you should be talking to your mother that way?" Draco asked.
I nodded, "She's never heard what I had to say, it's time she hears it..." I sighed again, "I told you... I feel like the outcast of the family."
He chuckled, "Well, I am the outcast of the family." He said. "After all, I'm the only one in the Malfoy line that isn't joining Voldermort."
I smiled, "That's right... And you're the only one to be friends with a Weasley, a quote from Lucius, 'muggle-lover'." I don't think I'll ever say 'your father' to Draco again.
He frowned a bit and I asked him what was wrong, but he only replied to me that he didn't like Lucius much. Ah, not so much of a surprise there, is it?
karen – Very great! ^^ She's just going to tell them, I think ^^
kellyanne – No, this isn't the end yet. 2 more chapters to go and an epilogue, then there's the 2nd ending. *huggles kellyanne* Yay! Old stupid Voldie stays away! Hell no, Draco is MINE. At least Draco in this fic is mine. Actually, Draco's mine in every fic!
kimberly – Yay! Another person loves my story. Thanks!
Tiger Lily – lol, all right, you wouldn't either ^^. Thanks!
Lilane – Yay! And they kiss! Woohoo!
GoldenRed Phoenixia – lol, you love angst, I love angst too. Just wait for the ending, damn you! Lol, jk. Thanks!
Jin Munku-JGSPTV - *huggles* Ahhh! Everyone's hugging me! I feel loved!
coolgirlchic16 – Heya! Yeah, epilogue after 2-3 more chapters. Lol, people and 'A Walk to Remember'. I think I really gotta see that movie ^^ And you're the 3rd? That wants Ginny to die...
Teri – Virginia Malfoy! Yay! School sucks, lol.
Sharlene – Yes! They're married! And I'm your favourite person? Aww... I feel so loved, maybe I should write more marriage scenes, Lol! At least I don't get threatened. *huggles and hands Sharlene a tissue*
KrystyWroth – There's a happy ending, I swear. But that's the 2nd one since people keep bugging me about my sad/happy one. Lol. You'll have to see! I promise!
ash – Naw, Pansy owls Draco's dad now. No way in hell am I going to let that bloody git Lucius ruin their perfect wedding! And it's kind of overused, like Lucius coming in something between them all of a sudden. I don't think it matters if she's pregnant or not. I don't think she'll be.
Jin Munku-JGSPTV – Ah! You again! Lol! Yay marriage! *hugs Jin again as a tradition* Virginia Malfoy... Everyone's so giddy about her name. She just got married! I really gotta do more happy scenes, every time I do those, I don't get threatened ^^ And I can keep my ugly head ^^ Thank god! Well, you don't think dumb and dumber would be best man, now did you? Harry seemed fittest for the best man.
Silver Essence - *sobs* You have to check out this chapter then! You have to! ^^
Author's Notes: Ah... I'm so glad, next chapter something important happens... And... Yes. ^^. She tells her family about the whole thing. Might be a bit short though and this chapter is probably short again. Lol. It is kind of hard to write 4 pages for everyday, plus I have my other fics ^^ Though I don't update them daily ^^
'Winter Dreams' is next. And tomorrow, I have school so I can't update until tomorrow at around 4PM PST. Okay? Okay. So that's around 4-5 hours later than I normally do. I saw LOTR2! Orlando Bloom is soooo cool! I swear I have a thing for blonds, lol. See, Draco and Legolas! *huggles Draco and Legolas* They are soooo cool and handsome... Lol! Later peeps! Oh right, more angst next chapter... I think. You're in luck, GoldenRed Phoenixia! Later!