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A/n: I swear people; I'm on a Harry Potter spree. There's so much I want to write but so little time. *Squeals* How did you guys find Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets? Good or bad? I'm going to watch it soon! Have you guys heard about the 5th Harry Potter book yet? If I'm not mistaken the title is 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'. I can't wait to read that book! *Squeals even more* Anyway, you better continue with the story. *listens to the Harry Potter soundtrack*
*Continuation*
Days go by and weeks go by. It's been exactly 2 months since Ginny and Draco were together. They still felt the same way for each other and it began to grow even more. As expected, Ginny received a howler from both a parents. She was upset by that. She had letters from the twins, Percy, Charlie and even Bill. All the letters asking her why she was being difficult and why she is in a relationship with a Malfoy. She felt pressured and stressed by the troubles her family members are giving her although Ron did not mention anything about it anymore. He gave her his consent and let her do what she wants. Still, he sometimes gives her random hugs just to make sure that she's alright.
Ginny wrote back to her family members saying that she is fine and that they should stop giving her such a hard time with her choice. She told them she wanted them to understand her situation and stop making her do things that she doesn't want to do. She mentioned the times that her brothers have been in love and how they felt around their partners. By the end of each letter she wrote, she shed tears with her most inner feelings towards Draco. She wanted nothing more than to be with him but it's so hard when families get in the way.
Her parents were first to reply her letter. Then, Bill and Charlie before the rest of her brothers. Her parents were being difficult especially her father. He made it clear that he doesn't want her to have anything to do with a Malfoy. Being his only daughter, he demanded that she obeyed his orders or he shall disown her from the family. Ginny broke down the moment she got the letter. Her father, the one man that she thought would understand how she felt had disapproved of love. He was protecting her from everything she ever wanted. She felt betrayed.
Her brothers on the other hand gave her their approval. They said that they understand how she feels but they couldn't change the mind of their own father. They said that mother had been trying to be civil about it to father but father just blew a fuse whenever the word Malfoy was involved. Bill and Charlie told her to be careful and told her that she should let things cool down between her and Malfoy so that it could buy them time to convince their father to let her be with Malfoy. Ginny had been grateful although she knew that she had to end it, it was between her family and Draco. She needed to choose between the two things that are the most important things in her life.
* *
Draco received the same support from his parents. They had sent him the same threat that Ginny's father had. His father had arrived in school the other night with floo powder in his chambers. Lucius Malfoy was cruel. He didn't like the fact that his son had feelings for a Weasley, the enemy of their family. He took Draco to the Forbidden Forest and gave him a few whippings on his body that left blood trailing down to the soil making the creatures in the forest to come for Draco. Lucius even broke some of Draco's bones. He knew that it would cause Draco pain even if it could be repaired. Draco did not bother to even fight back. He just let the torture began and let it end the way it is. Draco was left paralyzed on the ground of the Forbidden Forest for the creatures to finish him off. If it hadn't been for Hagrid patrolling the forest, Draco would have been dead.
Draco was immediately taken to the hospital wing to be healed. Dumbledore was informed about this and he came down to the hospital wing to see how badly injured Draco was. Madam Pomfrey was horrified as she healed the poor boy. Snape, being the Head of Slytherin and Draco's godfather was there as well. When he had found out, he was about to kill Lucius but Dumbledore stopped him. Dumbledore told him that Draco needed to be protected in the school grounds. Madam Pomfrey had healed most of Draco's bones but to her shock, the scars left were still there and it refused to heal.
Draco was unconscious. Dumbledore knew why and he wanted to know how the other person was fairing. Knowing her father, she would probably be stuck in the middle as well. He sighed, looking at Draco's wounded figure. He turned to Snape.
"Severus, look after the boy. He should be awake by tomorrow or so and he will be weak. Make the revitalizing energy potion just to prepare. Then, write a note to all of his teachers saying that he will not be attending any classes this week and next", Dumbledore said.
Snape nodded and left for the dungeons to concoct the potion. Dumbledore took one last look and Draco and sighed. For once, it was not about Harry, it was about someone else. Dumbledore knew the reason why he was whipped. 'Lucius, you better watch out. Once your son is out of this little conquest of his, he will sent people after you', Dumbledore thought. As for Dumbledore, tomorrow, he has to tell a young auburn headed girl about something that she should have known, a long time ago when she first started in Hogwarts. 'Oh dear, this is not going to be easy', he thought.
* * *
For the whole day, Ginny had not seen Draco at all. She started to worry. She looked everywhere for him but he wasn't there. She couldn't concentrate in her classes. She wanted to talk to him or eve just to see him. She had a strange feeling that something has happen to him but she didn't know what. She wanted to tell him about her howlers and about her parents' letters. She wanted to go to him for comfort but he wasn't there. That made her feel worst than ever.
Hermione, Chante, Ron and Harry had been observing the read haired girl. They knew that she was having a real hard time coping with her parents. They were supportive of her. They stood by her and supported her through it. That night when she had received the ultimatum from her father, all four of them were there to comfort her. They were in her chambers comforting and wiping away the tears. She didn't want Draco to know about it because he had his own parents to worry about.
Ron was the one who felt worst seeing his sister like this. He had told her that he was sorry for everything that had happened because if he didn't send the letter to her parents, nothing would have happened. Ginny was absolutely guttered about it. She refused to talk to Ron at first but she forgave him because they cannot avoid the inevitable. Ron held his sister, hugged her and comforted her all the way. He blamed himself for her grief. He held himself responsible for being the one who made the wrong move just because he was angry and mule headed.
* * * *
It was in the evening. She had sent Draco many owls but none was replied. She began fidgeting. She was starting to feel depressed. She felt as if he was avoiding her. 'Does he know what I'm going through?' she thought. She slid on her school robes and was about to head out to look for him but an owl came tapping at her window with a note from Dumbledore.
Miss Virginia Weasley,
Please come to my office immediately.
The password to my gargoyle is 'Humidus Colourium'.
-Prof. Dumbledore.
Ginny was rather shocked. 'What have I done?' she thought. She walked up to Professor Dumbledore's office, thinking about a lot of things. When she got up there, she gave the password to the gargoyle and it moved. She went into the office to see Professor Dumbledore smiling at her.
"Alas, Miss Weasley. Sit down", Dumbledore said.
"Thank you, Sir", she said, awkwardly.
"You must be wondering why I have called for you when you were just about to go looking for Mr. Malfoy", he said.
She gasped. She was shocked, her mouth went dry.
"I regret to tell you that Mr. Malfoy is severely injured and is unconscious in the hospital wing right now as we speak and I think you know why", Dumbledore continued.
Ginny felt a heavy pang on her chest. 'It was because of me?' she thought.
"Miss Weasley, are you aware that Mr. Malfoy has been protecting you since the beginning of last year? Do you know that something out there is after you? Do you know what?" Dumbledore asked.
Ginny shook her head. 'What's all this?' she thought to herself.
"I thought he would have told you when he had fallen for you. I thought that he would have told you the other day" Dumbledore said.
"T-told me what?" Ginny asked.
Dumbledore sighed.
"Virginia, you are wanted by one of Voldemort's accomplices. The reason why is because you hold a special power in you that would release dark energy and bring Voldemort back to his solid form and do you know who it is?" Dumbledore asked.
"Lucius Malfoy", she answered.
"And I've sent Mr. Malfoy to protect you, knowing that he would not want to turn into a Death Eater. In return of his task, I have been protecting him from his own father but last night, his father had gotten to him and he had suffered come severe consequences. Madam Pomfrey couldn't heal his scars but she managed to heal his broken bones", Dumbledore continued to explain.
Ginny's eyes began to form tears.
"How is it that I can bring Voldemort back to his solid form?" Ginny asked her voice breaking.
"On your first year, Voldemort had not only been after Harry. He had also been looking for a source of energy by a young person, powerful enough to bring him back to his solid form. In your third year, Wormtail had brought him to his solid form but was destroyed by Harry. Voldemort has been looking for the source of energy to bring him back and he has Lucius looking out for you for the right moment to bring you to Voldemort, take you into being a Death Eater by force and take your powers off you", Dumbledore said.
Ginny shuddered. Voldemort was after her. Tom Riddle, the person who she confided into was actually Voldemort and flashbacks of that year came back to her. The basilisk, the diary and Tom. She was almost killed that year.
"How does Draco fit in this? Why not Harry?" Ginny asked.
"My dear, there are things that can hardly be explained. I noticed that Draco had a bit of a soft spot for you after the incident with Tom Riddle. As I recall, you were no longer teased by him. Only your brother and Harry were teased. I sent him to protect you in any circumstances at all. I offered him protection for your protection", Dumbledore explained.
Ginny started to cry. She held her head down and cried. Dumbledore handed her a tissue paper.
"Why tell me now? Why didn't you warn me before?" Ginny asked.
"I find that this is the right time to tell you what you are going through before things get worst and tell you then. I understand that your parents have given you a hard choice. Have you answered them?" Dumbledore asked.
She shook her head, still sobbing.
"Miss Weasley, I shall talk to your parents on you behalf. I trust that they should know about your situation right now and how you being with Mr. Malfoy are the best option. I believe that the things between you two have grown and blossomed a lot since the beginning of the year", Dumbledore said.
Ginny wiped away her tears and thanked Dumbledore. She was dismissed and just before she got up and left, Dumbledore offered her a piece of chocolate dip cookies. She took it.
"You may go and visit Mr. Malfoy in the infirmary. By the time you finished this cookie, you will feel better enough to talk to him. I believe that he would be awake by that time", Dumbledore said.
Ginny smiled and left for the hospital wing.
* * * * *
Ginny reached the Malfoy's private quarters. She saw the bandages that Draco had around his forehead and some blood that had gone through the bandages. It was a rather devastating sight. 'How is it possible that even magic can't heal all this?' Ginny thought. She walked to the bed and touched his face. She pained to see him like this. She felt unworthy to be protected like this. Tears began to flow down her cheek. She leaned forward and rested her head on his shoulder, careful to not hurt him even more. She cried thinking about how Draco got hurt for her sake.
"Draco, why do you have to do this? I'm not worth to be protected like this", she said, crying.
"Yes, you are", Draco's voice said.
Ginny looked up to see Draco smiling at her. He reached out and touched her cheek.
"You're worth so much more than that", he said.
She leaned down and kissed him. The kiss seemed to last a long time. Her tears fell for two reasons, happiness and sadness. She didn't know which was which but she knew that after that night, nothing will be the same again. He kissed her with passion although he felt pain all over his body. All he knew was that she was worth protecting. She was so much more to him and that's why he wanted to protect her from his father. With his kisses, he comforted her in so many ways.
"Gin, don't ever say that you are not worth protecting because I love you", Draco whispered into her ears.
*To be continued*
A/n: Hehehe! What do you think? Review now! Don't forget! Hehehe. Thanks again.
A/n: I swear people; I'm on a Harry Potter spree. There's so much I want to write but so little time. *Squeals* How did you guys find Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets? Good or bad? I'm going to watch it soon! Have you guys heard about the 5th Harry Potter book yet? If I'm not mistaken the title is 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'. I can't wait to read that book! *Squeals even more* Anyway, you better continue with the story. *listens to the Harry Potter soundtrack*
*Continuation*
Days go by and weeks go by. It's been exactly 2 months since Ginny and Draco were together. They still felt the same way for each other and it began to grow even more. As expected, Ginny received a howler from both a parents. She was upset by that. She had letters from the twins, Percy, Charlie and even Bill. All the letters asking her why she was being difficult and why she is in a relationship with a Malfoy. She felt pressured and stressed by the troubles her family members are giving her although Ron did not mention anything about it anymore. He gave her his consent and let her do what she wants. Still, he sometimes gives her random hugs just to make sure that she's alright.
Ginny wrote back to her family members saying that she is fine and that they should stop giving her such a hard time with her choice. She told them she wanted them to understand her situation and stop making her do things that she doesn't want to do. She mentioned the times that her brothers have been in love and how they felt around their partners. By the end of each letter she wrote, she shed tears with her most inner feelings towards Draco. She wanted nothing more than to be with him but it's so hard when families get in the way.
Her parents were first to reply her letter. Then, Bill and Charlie before the rest of her brothers. Her parents were being difficult especially her father. He made it clear that he doesn't want her to have anything to do with a Malfoy. Being his only daughter, he demanded that she obeyed his orders or he shall disown her from the family. Ginny broke down the moment she got the letter. Her father, the one man that she thought would understand how she felt had disapproved of love. He was protecting her from everything she ever wanted. She felt betrayed.
Her brothers on the other hand gave her their approval. They said that they understand how she feels but they couldn't change the mind of their own father. They said that mother had been trying to be civil about it to father but father just blew a fuse whenever the word Malfoy was involved. Bill and Charlie told her to be careful and told her that she should let things cool down between her and Malfoy so that it could buy them time to convince their father to let her be with Malfoy. Ginny had been grateful although she knew that she had to end it, it was between her family and Draco. She needed to choose between the two things that are the most important things in her life.
* *
Draco received the same support from his parents. They had sent him the same threat that Ginny's father had. His father had arrived in school the other night with floo powder in his chambers. Lucius Malfoy was cruel. He didn't like the fact that his son had feelings for a Weasley, the enemy of their family. He took Draco to the Forbidden Forest and gave him a few whippings on his body that left blood trailing down to the soil making the creatures in the forest to come for Draco. Lucius even broke some of Draco's bones. He knew that it would cause Draco pain even if it could be repaired. Draco did not bother to even fight back. He just let the torture began and let it end the way it is. Draco was left paralyzed on the ground of the Forbidden Forest for the creatures to finish him off. If it hadn't been for Hagrid patrolling the forest, Draco would have been dead.
Draco was immediately taken to the hospital wing to be healed. Dumbledore was informed about this and he came down to the hospital wing to see how badly injured Draco was. Madam Pomfrey was horrified as she healed the poor boy. Snape, being the Head of Slytherin and Draco's godfather was there as well. When he had found out, he was about to kill Lucius but Dumbledore stopped him. Dumbledore told him that Draco needed to be protected in the school grounds. Madam Pomfrey had healed most of Draco's bones but to her shock, the scars left were still there and it refused to heal.
Draco was unconscious. Dumbledore knew why and he wanted to know how the other person was fairing. Knowing her father, she would probably be stuck in the middle as well. He sighed, looking at Draco's wounded figure. He turned to Snape.
"Severus, look after the boy. He should be awake by tomorrow or so and he will be weak. Make the revitalizing energy potion just to prepare. Then, write a note to all of his teachers saying that he will not be attending any classes this week and next", Dumbledore said.
Snape nodded and left for the dungeons to concoct the potion. Dumbledore took one last look and Draco and sighed. For once, it was not about Harry, it was about someone else. Dumbledore knew the reason why he was whipped. 'Lucius, you better watch out. Once your son is out of this little conquest of his, he will sent people after you', Dumbledore thought. As for Dumbledore, tomorrow, he has to tell a young auburn headed girl about something that she should have known, a long time ago when she first started in Hogwarts. 'Oh dear, this is not going to be easy', he thought.
* * *
For the whole day, Ginny had not seen Draco at all. She started to worry. She looked everywhere for him but he wasn't there. She couldn't concentrate in her classes. She wanted to talk to him or eve just to see him. She had a strange feeling that something has happen to him but she didn't know what. She wanted to tell him about her howlers and about her parents' letters. She wanted to go to him for comfort but he wasn't there. That made her feel worst than ever.
Hermione, Chante, Ron and Harry had been observing the read haired girl. They knew that she was having a real hard time coping with her parents. They were supportive of her. They stood by her and supported her through it. That night when she had received the ultimatum from her father, all four of them were there to comfort her. They were in her chambers comforting and wiping away the tears. She didn't want Draco to know about it because he had his own parents to worry about.
Ron was the one who felt worst seeing his sister like this. He had told her that he was sorry for everything that had happened because if he didn't send the letter to her parents, nothing would have happened. Ginny was absolutely guttered about it. She refused to talk to Ron at first but she forgave him because they cannot avoid the inevitable. Ron held his sister, hugged her and comforted her all the way. He blamed himself for her grief. He held himself responsible for being the one who made the wrong move just because he was angry and mule headed.
* * * *
It was in the evening. She had sent Draco many owls but none was replied. She began fidgeting. She was starting to feel depressed. She felt as if he was avoiding her. 'Does he know what I'm going through?' she thought. She slid on her school robes and was about to head out to look for him but an owl came tapping at her window with a note from Dumbledore.
Miss Virginia Weasley,
Please come to my office immediately.
The password to my gargoyle is 'Humidus Colourium'.
-Prof. Dumbledore.
Ginny was rather shocked. 'What have I done?' she thought. She walked up to Professor Dumbledore's office, thinking about a lot of things. When she got up there, she gave the password to the gargoyle and it moved. She went into the office to see Professor Dumbledore smiling at her.
"Alas, Miss Weasley. Sit down", Dumbledore said.
"Thank you, Sir", she said, awkwardly.
"You must be wondering why I have called for you when you were just about to go looking for Mr. Malfoy", he said.
She gasped. She was shocked, her mouth went dry.
"I regret to tell you that Mr. Malfoy is severely injured and is unconscious in the hospital wing right now as we speak and I think you know why", Dumbledore continued.
Ginny felt a heavy pang on her chest. 'It was because of me?' she thought.
"Miss Weasley, are you aware that Mr. Malfoy has been protecting you since the beginning of last year? Do you know that something out there is after you? Do you know what?" Dumbledore asked.
Ginny shook her head. 'What's all this?' she thought to herself.
"I thought he would have told you when he had fallen for you. I thought that he would have told you the other day" Dumbledore said.
"T-told me what?" Ginny asked.
Dumbledore sighed.
"Virginia, you are wanted by one of Voldemort's accomplices. The reason why is because you hold a special power in you that would release dark energy and bring Voldemort back to his solid form and do you know who it is?" Dumbledore asked.
"Lucius Malfoy", she answered.
"And I've sent Mr. Malfoy to protect you, knowing that he would not want to turn into a Death Eater. In return of his task, I have been protecting him from his own father but last night, his father had gotten to him and he had suffered come severe consequences. Madam Pomfrey couldn't heal his scars but she managed to heal his broken bones", Dumbledore continued to explain.
Ginny's eyes began to form tears.
"How is it that I can bring Voldemort back to his solid form?" Ginny asked her voice breaking.
"On your first year, Voldemort had not only been after Harry. He had also been looking for a source of energy by a young person, powerful enough to bring him back to his solid form. In your third year, Wormtail had brought him to his solid form but was destroyed by Harry. Voldemort has been looking for the source of energy to bring him back and he has Lucius looking out for you for the right moment to bring you to Voldemort, take you into being a Death Eater by force and take your powers off you", Dumbledore said.
Ginny shuddered. Voldemort was after her. Tom Riddle, the person who she confided into was actually Voldemort and flashbacks of that year came back to her. The basilisk, the diary and Tom. She was almost killed that year.
"How does Draco fit in this? Why not Harry?" Ginny asked.
"My dear, there are things that can hardly be explained. I noticed that Draco had a bit of a soft spot for you after the incident with Tom Riddle. As I recall, you were no longer teased by him. Only your brother and Harry were teased. I sent him to protect you in any circumstances at all. I offered him protection for your protection", Dumbledore explained.
Ginny started to cry. She held her head down and cried. Dumbledore handed her a tissue paper.
"Why tell me now? Why didn't you warn me before?" Ginny asked.
"I find that this is the right time to tell you what you are going through before things get worst and tell you then. I understand that your parents have given you a hard choice. Have you answered them?" Dumbledore asked.
She shook her head, still sobbing.
"Miss Weasley, I shall talk to your parents on you behalf. I trust that they should know about your situation right now and how you being with Mr. Malfoy are the best option. I believe that the things between you two have grown and blossomed a lot since the beginning of the year", Dumbledore said.
Ginny wiped away her tears and thanked Dumbledore. She was dismissed and just before she got up and left, Dumbledore offered her a piece of chocolate dip cookies. She took it.
"You may go and visit Mr. Malfoy in the infirmary. By the time you finished this cookie, you will feel better enough to talk to him. I believe that he would be awake by that time", Dumbledore said.
Ginny smiled and left for the hospital wing.
* * * * *
Ginny reached the Malfoy's private quarters. She saw the bandages that Draco had around his forehead and some blood that had gone through the bandages. It was a rather devastating sight. 'How is it possible that even magic can't heal all this?' Ginny thought. She walked to the bed and touched his face. She pained to see him like this. She felt unworthy to be protected like this. Tears began to flow down her cheek. She leaned forward and rested her head on his shoulder, careful to not hurt him even more. She cried thinking about how Draco got hurt for her sake.
"Draco, why do you have to do this? I'm not worth to be protected like this", she said, crying.
"Yes, you are", Draco's voice said.
Ginny looked up to see Draco smiling at her. He reached out and touched her cheek.
"You're worth so much more than that", he said.
She leaned down and kissed him. The kiss seemed to last a long time. Her tears fell for two reasons, happiness and sadness. She didn't know which was which but she knew that after that night, nothing will be the same again. He kissed her with passion although he felt pain all over his body. All he knew was that she was worth protecting. She was so much more to him and that's why he wanted to protect her from his father. With his kisses, he comforted her in so many ways.
"Gin, don't ever say that you are not worth protecting because I love you", Draco whispered into her ears.
*To be continued*
A/n: Hehehe! What do you think? Review now! Don't forget! Hehehe. Thanks again.