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A/n: I know I'm not a real good writer in this but I still appreciate the support that you guys give me. Thanks so much for taking you time to review. I have a running idea going on and for some reason I'm posting this everyday. However, I doubt that I will post the next chapter very soon. So, enjoy this one, ok?
*continuation*
The music was soothing. She could hear it from her chambers, she opened her eyes. The sound of a piano playing caught her attention and woke her up. She looked at the clock and it was only 3 am in the morning. She couldn't help but wonder who was the one playing the piece. It sounded like some muggle composer's piece that she had heard from one of her father's collections.
She got out of her bed, put on a robe and went out of her chambers, following the sound wherever it came from. Somehow, the piece playing drew a picture of someone feeling rather low. The chords played matched with the melody. It somehow brought a sad feeling.
As she walked, the tune continued playing. She walked down the corridors down to a rather private room with closed doors. She leaned on the door to hear the tune. It made her felt giddy. The tune was blurred with contrast. Slowly, she opened the door. She looked up to see the person who was playing the piano. She had to admit that she was shocked beyond words.
It was none other than Draco Malfoy. He looked as pale as usual and his hair was in a messy ruffle. He looked really tired and the dark circles under his eyes proved it. She watched him play. He had his eyes closed and he just let his fingers follow the flow of the tune. She gave him another look over. He was wearing a robe over his black satin pajamas. Then, she saw something that she had never seen in Draco before. She saw sensitivity and vulnerability in him.
With one last press on the key with chords, the music stopped. He looked up and saw her, leaning on the door. He didn't expect her to come or even hear the music. He thought he had put up a charm to prevent people from listening but he had forgotten to tonight. Usually, he remembered. His face started to blush when he saw her. She noticed it and gave him a little smile.
* *
Just two nights ago, she had agreed to get to know him better. Draco was satisfied with her answer. He had been looking out for her for about a year now. It was his duty to do so and it was appointed by Dumbledore, himself. For the past year, he had been in the shadows observing her. There were times that he wanted to hold her when she was down but she couldn't. He knew that she would not accept him. He needed time to get her to trust him.
After all, he was known for being evil. It was in his blood and it was him. He had a soft side as well and it came from his mother. The cold outlook was from his father, the servant of the Dark Lord. Draco was bound to be one as well but Dumbledore still asked him to look out for Virginia Weasley. When he had been told about, he was angry and confused. He did not want to look out for someone that's lower than him in more than one ways. Still, he did it because he was forced to.
Dumbledore offered him protection from his own father. That was one thing that made Draco do whatever Dumbledore wanted. His father was a cruel man, not only cruel but insane. He was taught never to love and to be cruel but his mother, taught him the opposite. The only way he could ever escape home was to be in Hogwarts. His father have left him a scar on his back that will scar him forever. It was from a blade and a whip. It spread across his left shoulder blade down to his waist on the right. Although, he could not see it, he knew it was there. He could feel the pain stinging everytime he saw his father and everytime he went back to the Malfoy Manor.
Despite everything that has happened to him, Dumbledore offered him protection. He cast a spell on Draco to prevent anymore pain from happening to his injuries. So whenever he was hit or punished, he would not feel extreme pain. For that, Draco owed him a debt. When Dumbledore have explained why he had to look out for Weasley, Draco agreed. For once, Potter and the dream team was not the only one doing good. According to Dumbledore, he was the only one who is capable enough to protect her.
However, over the year, he had found himself falling for the auburn haired beauty. Her fragile self made him feel the need to protect her. She made him feel soft. There was nothing more that he wanted than to just have her in his arms. He realized that it was 100% against his family's will but he couldn't help feel that way. He had fallen for her and he had fallen hard.
Tonight, he had come to his private place to play the piano. He had found this chamber a very long time ago and he played the piano, the one instrument that brought out his inner thoughts and feelings. His mother had taught him herself how to play the piano. He had not had any sleep for the past week. He had prefect duties to attend to and school work was bundling up. He stayed up doing his homework and his thought of Ginny wasn't exactly helping either. So, he decided to relax by playing the piano. It was the only way he knew that could help him stress less. He had not intended to let anyone hear it especially Ginny but she did. He didn't even notice that she was there until he had stopped playing. He felt a slight burning sensation on his cheeks when he saw her. Then, she did something that made his heart twitch. She smiled at him.
* * *
Ginny was in the Library with Hermione. They were going through some homework of their own. Hermione was also helping Ginny with Charms. Ginny had been advanced into the 7th year Charms class and also 7th year Herbology. Ginny was having a bit of trouble with Charms as she couldn't figure out how to keep a room invisible for a whole day. She managed to do it for a few hours but she couldn't figure out how to do it for a whole day. Hermione managed to help her with that.
Hermione noticed a slight change in Ginny. There was something about her that changed. She noticed a slightly happier Ginny. She knew that it had something to do with a certain Slytherin prefect as well. Hermione had noticed how Draco had changed over the year and how he was only cold to everyone else except Ginny. He had stopped picking on her ever since last year. She had also noticed him stealing glances at Ginny over meal times. She knew that being a sister to Ron, Ginny was usually ignored. Hermione couldn't help but feel bad although it was for Ginny's own good that she did not got close with the dream team. If Ginny had gotten close, she would have suffered terrible consequences. She looked at Ginny. She felt like Ginny had grown a lot since her first year.
"So Ginny, why the chirpy mood?" Hermione asked.
Ginny smiled even more, her eyes were practically sparkling.
"Chirpy mood? I'm not in a chirpy mood", Ginny said, blushing.
"Stop denying. What's going on?" Hermione asked, raising an eyebrow.
"N-n-nothing. Nothing is going on", Ginny stuttered, blushing.
Hermione couldn't help but laugh at Ginny. Ginny looked down at her book and pretended to be really absorbed in the book. Hermione wasn't going to fall for it. Hermione picked up her wand and flicked it at Ginny's book. The book flipped and closed. Ginny had no choice but to face Hermione.
"Are you going to tell me now?" Hermione asked.
"Oh alright, I'll tell you but you have got to keep it a secret. I don't want that brother of mine to know about it just yet or Harry", Ginny said, hesitant
"I promise I won't say anything. So, who's the guy?" Hermione asked.
Ginny looked down on the table and started fidgeting with her fingers.
"How did you know it was a guy? I wasn't that obvious was I?" Ginny questioned.
"No, you're not. Well, not to guys anyway. They are dafts when it comes to this things", Hermione said.
"Well, this guy likes me and he told me how he felt. I wasn't sure about how I felt back then when he told me about it so I told him that I needed more time. He did not pressure me to answer him or anything like that at all", Ginny started to explain.
"Do you like him?" Hermione asked.
Ginny blushed.
"Well, just after that, we met again and I said that maybe we should get to know each other better before going into a relationship or something like that and he agreed. He walked me to my dorm and kissed my hand when he said good night to me", Ginny said.
"Do you like him?" Hermione asked, again.
"When he did that, I began to think that he's real sweet and all. Before, I didn't know how she was. I honestly thought he would not be the sweetest person around. Then, I was proven wrong again when I woke up one night just to hear someone playing the piano. I went to where the sound came from and I saw him. He looked so vulnerable and oh Merlin, I don't know", Ginny said, burying her head in her hands.
"Ginny, you didn't answer the question. Do you like him?" Hermione asked.
"Y-y-yes, I-I do like him", Ginny stuttered again.
Hermione squealed and Madam Pince gave her a warning.
"Oh my Merlin! Ginny! I'm so happy for you", Hermione squealed.
"Hang on a minute Herm, I'm not even sure about it because it feels weird", Ginny said.
"I'm guessing that it is because you two are completely different and you never thought that you would have a Malfoy on you back, right?" Hermione said.
Ginny was shocked. 'How did Hermione know?' she thought.
"How did you know?" Ginny asked.
Hermione smiled, mischievously.
"Let's just say that I've been observing the both of you. He always steals glances at you during meal times and you always blush when you catch him doing it", Hermione said.
"You don't mind, do you?" Ginny asked.
"Of course not, Gin. He's your choice and it has nothing to do with me. After all, he had pretty much stop being a git towards me anyway", Hermione answered, winking.
* * * *
Ginny felt much better after she told Hermione about it. She didn't like lying to her brother or even keeping secrets from him but she knew that is she told him about Draco, he would flip. It was breakfast at the Gryffindor table for Ginny. She was sitting in between Hermione and Chante. Chante was telling her about this new make up item from one of the shops in Hogsmeade. Ginny wasn't exactly paying attention; she was looking at the blonde stud at the Slytherin table.
In return, he was looking back at her. They seemed to make silent contact with just their eyes looking at each other. Ginny ate her cereal as she continued looking across the table at Draco, the one guy that had managed to make her feel wanted. Then, many loud hooting sounds were heard and a bunch of owls appeared to drop things to their recipient. A note fell on Ginny's lap. Ginny opened the envelope and took out the piece of note.
Meet me at the Quidditch fields during the Slytherin and Gryffindor practice match today. Shall talk to you later.
Yours truly, D-Malfoy
Ginny folded the note and placed it back into the envelope. She looked up and saw Draco smirking at her. She smiled at him and he winked at her. She didn't know whether to like him or to hate him when he did that. After breakfast, she headed out of the Great Hall and straight to her dorm to get her books. She had Transfiguration and Arithmancy before lunch. She gathered everything that she needed and headed out.
She managed to check with Harry when the practice was being held and she felt relieved that she would be able to make it as she had the last two periods free. After asking, Ginny made her way to Transfiguration class. She still had a lot of time to spare so; she took her time to walk there. On her way, she met up with Draco. She felt her heart skip a beat. Their eyes met and he had his bad boy look in his eyes. She couldn't help but feel hot around him. Just when Draco stood behind her, she dropped all of her books. Draco chuckled.
"Why Virginia, I didn't know that you attraction towards my charms would make you drop your books", Draco said, helping her picking up her books.
Ginny felt her face flushing bright red.
"Don't flatter yourself too much, Malfoy", Ginny snapped, feeling embarrassed.
Draco handed her books back to her. Then, he stood close behind her. Their bodies were touching and he leaned down to her shoulder and her neck.
"Is that so, Weasley? Are you saying that you are not even a bit attracted to me?" Draco whispered in her ears.
His arms snaked around her waist as he lowered his head down to the crook of her neck. Again, she dropped her books to let her arms encircle his neck while he was behind her. His lips touched her ear lobe and down her neck. She felt ecstasy and she wanted more. The thoughts in her mind were forbidden in church. She felt his grip around her waist tightened ever more as he pulled her towards him. Then, she heard someone clearing their throats. Immediately, her eyes shot open and Draco's arms let go off her. She saw Professor Dumbledore. She bent down to pick up her books, blushing madly.
"Mr. Malfoy and Miss Weasley, I trust that you would not trouble the other faculty members with you public display of affections", Dumbledore said, winking at them.
Dumbledore left the two and walked off. Draco turned to Ginny and smiled. He brought her hand to his lips like always, being the gentleman that he is.
"I shall see you at the Quidditch fields later in the evening then. Until then, have a nice day, Virginia", Draco said, kissing the back of her hand.
Ginny was dazed for a while when his lips touched her hand. Draco left her with a smile. She still wondered when he was going to kiss her. Not wanting to wait any longer, Ginny yelled out for him.
"Draco!" she yelled.
He heard her calling and he turned around. When he did, Ginny ran towards him, wrapped her arms around her neck and brought his face down to kiss him. It was a rather quick one. She gently brushed her lips against his. Then, she left him, running towards her class. She smiled and touched her lips at the same time. She had done the one thing that she never thought she could have done. She kissed Draco Malfoy. Although it was just a brief contact, she could taste chocolate on his lips. 'Has he been eating chocolate?' she thought.
*to be continued*
A/n: Enjoyed it? Did ya like it? Review!
A/n: I know I'm not a real good writer in this but I still appreciate the support that you guys give me. Thanks so much for taking you time to review. I have a running idea going on and for some reason I'm posting this everyday. However, I doubt that I will post the next chapter very soon. So, enjoy this one, ok?
*continuation*
The music was soothing. She could hear it from her chambers, she opened her eyes. The sound of a piano playing caught her attention and woke her up. She looked at the clock and it was only 3 am in the morning. She couldn't help but wonder who was the one playing the piece. It sounded like some muggle composer's piece that she had heard from one of her father's collections.
She got out of her bed, put on a robe and went out of her chambers, following the sound wherever it came from. Somehow, the piece playing drew a picture of someone feeling rather low. The chords played matched with the melody. It somehow brought a sad feeling.
As she walked, the tune continued playing. She walked down the corridors down to a rather private room with closed doors. She leaned on the door to hear the tune. It made her felt giddy. The tune was blurred with contrast. Slowly, she opened the door. She looked up to see the person who was playing the piano. She had to admit that she was shocked beyond words.
It was none other than Draco Malfoy. He looked as pale as usual and his hair was in a messy ruffle. He looked really tired and the dark circles under his eyes proved it. She watched him play. He had his eyes closed and he just let his fingers follow the flow of the tune. She gave him another look over. He was wearing a robe over his black satin pajamas. Then, she saw something that she had never seen in Draco before. She saw sensitivity and vulnerability in him.
With one last press on the key with chords, the music stopped. He looked up and saw her, leaning on the door. He didn't expect her to come or even hear the music. He thought he had put up a charm to prevent people from listening but he had forgotten to tonight. Usually, he remembered. His face started to blush when he saw her. She noticed it and gave him a little smile.
* *
Just two nights ago, she had agreed to get to know him better. Draco was satisfied with her answer. He had been looking out for her for about a year now. It was his duty to do so and it was appointed by Dumbledore, himself. For the past year, he had been in the shadows observing her. There were times that he wanted to hold her when she was down but she couldn't. He knew that she would not accept him. He needed time to get her to trust him.
After all, he was known for being evil. It was in his blood and it was him. He had a soft side as well and it came from his mother. The cold outlook was from his father, the servant of the Dark Lord. Draco was bound to be one as well but Dumbledore still asked him to look out for Virginia Weasley. When he had been told about, he was angry and confused. He did not want to look out for someone that's lower than him in more than one ways. Still, he did it because he was forced to.
Dumbledore offered him protection from his own father. That was one thing that made Draco do whatever Dumbledore wanted. His father was a cruel man, not only cruel but insane. He was taught never to love and to be cruel but his mother, taught him the opposite. The only way he could ever escape home was to be in Hogwarts. His father have left him a scar on his back that will scar him forever. It was from a blade and a whip. It spread across his left shoulder blade down to his waist on the right. Although, he could not see it, he knew it was there. He could feel the pain stinging everytime he saw his father and everytime he went back to the Malfoy Manor.
Despite everything that has happened to him, Dumbledore offered him protection. He cast a spell on Draco to prevent anymore pain from happening to his injuries. So whenever he was hit or punished, he would not feel extreme pain. For that, Draco owed him a debt. When Dumbledore have explained why he had to look out for Weasley, Draco agreed. For once, Potter and the dream team was not the only one doing good. According to Dumbledore, he was the only one who is capable enough to protect her.
However, over the year, he had found himself falling for the auburn haired beauty. Her fragile self made him feel the need to protect her. She made him feel soft. There was nothing more that he wanted than to just have her in his arms. He realized that it was 100% against his family's will but he couldn't help feel that way. He had fallen for her and he had fallen hard.
Tonight, he had come to his private place to play the piano. He had found this chamber a very long time ago and he played the piano, the one instrument that brought out his inner thoughts and feelings. His mother had taught him herself how to play the piano. He had not had any sleep for the past week. He had prefect duties to attend to and school work was bundling up. He stayed up doing his homework and his thought of Ginny wasn't exactly helping either. So, he decided to relax by playing the piano. It was the only way he knew that could help him stress less. He had not intended to let anyone hear it especially Ginny but she did. He didn't even notice that she was there until he had stopped playing. He felt a slight burning sensation on his cheeks when he saw her. Then, she did something that made his heart twitch. She smiled at him.
* * *
Ginny was in the Library with Hermione. They were going through some homework of their own. Hermione was also helping Ginny with Charms. Ginny had been advanced into the 7th year Charms class and also 7th year Herbology. Ginny was having a bit of trouble with Charms as she couldn't figure out how to keep a room invisible for a whole day. She managed to do it for a few hours but she couldn't figure out how to do it for a whole day. Hermione managed to help her with that.
Hermione noticed a slight change in Ginny. There was something about her that changed. She noticed a slightly happier Ginny. She knew that it had something to do with a certain Slytherin prefect as well. Hermione had noticed how Draco had changed over the year and how he was only cold to everyone else except Ginny. He had stopped picking on her ever since last year. She had also noticed him stealing glances at Ginny over meal times. She knew that being a sister to Ron, Ginny was usually ignored. Hermione couldn't help but feel bad although it was for Ginny's own good that she did not got close with the dream team. If Ginny had gotten close, she would have suffered terrible consequences. She looked at Ginny. She felt like Ginny had grown a lot since her first year.
"So Ginny, why the chirpy mood?" Hermione asked.
Ginny smiled even more, her eyes were practically sparkling.
"Chirpy mood? I'm not in a chirpy mood", Ginny said, blushing.
"Stop denying. What's going on?" Hermione asked, raising an eyebrow.
"N-n-nothing. Nothing is going on", Ginny stuttered, blushing.
Hermione couldn't help but laugh at Ginny. Ginny looked down at her book and pretended to be really absorbed in the book. Hermione wasn't going to fall for it. Hermione picked up her wand and flicked it at Ginny's book. The book flipped and closed. Ginny had no choice but to face Hermione.
"Are you going to tell me now?" Hermione asked.
"Oh alright, I'll tell you but you have got to keep it a secret. I don't want that brother of mine to know about it just yet or Harry", Ginny said, hesitant
"I promise I won't say anything. So, who's the guy?" Hermione asked.
Ginny looked down on the table and started fidgeting with her fingers.
"How did you know it was a guy? I wasn't that obvious was I?" Ginny questioned.
"No, you're not. Well, not to guys anyway. They are dafts when it comes to this things", Hermione said.
"Well, this guy likes me and he told me how he felt. I wasn't sure about how I felt back then when he told me about it so I told him that I needed more time. He did not pressure me to answer him or anything like that at all", Ginny started to explain.
"Do you like him?" Hermione asked.
Ginny blushed.
"Well, just after that, we met again and I said that maybe we should get to know each other better before going into a relationship or something like that and he agreed. He walked me to my dorm and kissed my hand when he said good night to me", Ginny said.
"Do you like him?" Hermione asked, again.
"When he did that, I began to think that he's real sweet and all. Before, I didn't know how she was. I honestly thought he would not be the sweetest person around. Then, I was proven wrong again when I woke up one night just to hear someone playing the piano. I went to where the sound came from and I saw him. He looked so vulnerable and oh Merlin, I don't know", Ginny said, burying her head in her hands.
"Ginny, you didn't answer the question. Do you like him?" Hermione asked.
"Y-y-yes, I-I do like him", Ginny stuttered again.
Hermione squealed and Madam Pince gave her a warning.
"Oh my Merlin! Ginny! I'm so happy for you", Hermione squealed.
"Hang on a minute Herm, I'm not even sure about it because it feels weird", Ginny said.
"I'm guessing that it is because you two are completely different and you never thought that you would have a Malfoy on you back, right?" Hermione said.
Ginny was shocked. 'How did Hermione know?' she thought.
"How did you know?" Ginny asked.
Hermione smiled, mischievously.
"Let's just say that I've been observing the both of you. He always steals glances at you during meal times and you always blush when you catch him doing it", Hermione said.
"You don't mind, do you?" Ginny asked.
"Of course not, Gin. He's your choice and it has nothing to do with me. After all, he had pretty much stop being a git towards me anyway", Hermione answered, winking.
* * * *
Ginny felt much better after she told Hermione about it. She didn't like lying to her brother or even keeping secrets from him but she knew that is she told him about Draco, he would flip. It was breakfast at the Gryffindor table for Ginny. She was sitting in between Hermione and Chante. Chante was telling her about this new make up item from one of the shops in Hogsmeade. Ginny wasn't exactly paying attention; she was looking at the blonde stud at the Slytherin table.
In return, he was looking back at her. They seemed to make silent contact with just their eyes looking at each other. Ginny ate her cereal as she continued looking across the table at Draco, the one guy that had managed to make her feel wanted. Then, many loud hooting sounds were heard and a bunch of owls appeared to drop things to their recipient. A note fell on Ginny's lap. Ginny opened the envelope and took out the piece of note.
Meet me at the Quidditch fields during the Slytherin and Gryffindor practice match today. Shall talk to you later.
Yours truly, D-Malfoy
Ginny folded the note and placed it back into the envelope. She looked up and saw Draco smirking at her. She smiled at him and he winked at her. She didn't know whether to like him or to hate him when he did that. After breakfast, she headed out of the Great Hall and straight to her dorm to get her books. She had Transfiguration and Arithmancy before lunch. She gathered everything that she needed and headed out.
She managed to check with Harry when the practice was being held and she felt relieved that she would be able to make it as she had the last two periods free. After asking, Ginny made her way to Transfiguration class. She still had a lot of time to spare so; she took her time to walk there. On her way, she met up with Draco. She felt her heart skip a beat. Their eyes met and he had his bad boy look in his eyes. She couldn't help but feel hot around him. Just when Draco stood behind her, she dropped all of her books. Draco chuckled.
"Why Virginia, I didn't know that you attraction towards my charms would make you drop your books", Draco said, helping her picking up her books.
Ginny felt her face flushing bright red.
"Don't flatter yourself too much, Malfoy", Ginny snapped, feeling embarrassed.
Draco handed her books back to her. Then, he stood close behind her. Their bodies were touching and he leaned down to her shoulder and her neck.
"Is that so, Weasley? Are you saying that you are not even a bit attracted to me?" Draco whispered in her ears.
His arms snaked around her waist as he lowered his head down to the crook of her neck. Again, she dropped her books to let her arms encircle his neck while he was behind her. His lips touched her ear lobe and down her neck. She felt ecstasy and she wanted more. The thoughts in her mind were forbidden in church. She felt his grip around her waist tightened ever more as he pulled her towards him. Then, she heard someone clearing their throats. Immediately, her eyes shot open and Draco's arms let go off her. She saw Professor Dumbledore. She bent down to pick up her books, blushing madly.
"Mr. Malfoy and Miss Weasley, I trust that you would not trouble the other faculty members with you public display of affections", Dumbledore said, winking at them.
Dumbledore left the two and walked off. Draco turned to Ginny and smiled. He brought her hand to his lips like always, being the gentleman that he is.
"I shall see you at the Quidditch fields later in the evening then. Until then, have a nice day, Virginia", Draco said, kissing the back of her hand.
Ginny was dazed for a while when his lips touched her hand. Draco left her with a smile. She still wondered when he was going to kiss her. Not wanting to wait any longer, Ginny yelled out for him.
"Draco!" she yelled.
He heard her calling and he turned around. When he did, Ginny ran towards him, wrapped her arms around her neck and brought his face down to kiss him. It was a rather quick one. She gently brushed her lips against his. Then, she left him, running towards her class. She smiled and touched her lips at the same time. She had done the one thing that she never thought she could have done. She kissed Draco Malfoy. Although it was just a brief contact, she could taste chocolate on his lips. 'Has he been eating chocolate?' she thought.
*to be continued*
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