Chapter 5

Author's note: Omg! Four reviews! I know it's stupid, but I never expected anyone to read this. I love Draco and Ginny fics, and so I just decided to write this. Thanks so much to you all who reviewed. My E-mail is Toriangel13@aol.com my screen name is toriangel13 if you have IM. Please talk to me anytime, I love talking to other fan fic readers. Oh, and keep reading. I'm not gonna stop writing, so keep reading. This chapter goes into Ginny's 5th and Draco's 6th year.

SprklingSatine: I made Ginny's birthday kind of late, and Draco's early. Sorry for the blooper, but thanks for paying so much attention!

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Harry Potter watched Ginny out of the corner of his eye. For the last year he had kept her secret, and this year would be no different. He knew that Ginny was happy with Draco, and didn't want to take that away. Ron and Hermonie didn't notice how much time Ginny was "studying" or "walking outside", which were both code for "I'm with Draco". Harry and Ginny never discussed his feelings for her, which had not stopped, or her relationship with Draco. Ginny was watching for Draco. Harry knew their signles. One left the hall and the other followed. It was a simple way of meeting.

Ginny smiled down at her food thinking of the last year. It had been the best of her life. Sure, Draco and her had to constantly hide their relationship, but it had almost been worth it..almost. They both were getting restless and had decided to decide on a date to "come out" so to speak. Deciding on a date didn't seem like much, but it was a big step for Ginny. Draco was always pushing her to be open about them, and Ginny knew he was becoming frustrated. Every time he wanted to wave in the halls, or give her a hug, he couldn't. Every time he wanted to talk, he had to scheme and plot. He was sick of it. Ginny saw Draco strode out of the hall. She got up and left to follow. As soon as she reached the classroom they met in, Draco began speaking. He was leaning on a desk with his arms folded.

"I can't take this Gin. I just can't. I want to be a normal couple damnit. I want to be able to tell the whole damn world!" Draco yelled as Ginny shut the door.

"I know Draco." Ginny said softly.

"Do you Gin? Do you really? Sometimes I think." Draco trailed off.

"Sometimes you think what Draco?" Ginny raised her voice a bit.

"Forget it." Draco looked down sadly. Ginny looked at him intently, She knew he was frustrated, and she understood. Ginny walked over to him and put her hands around his neck. She put her forehead aginst his, and his hands went instinctively around her waist.

"I'm sorry sweetie. I really am. I know you're frustrated. Just give me time ok?" Ginny whispered into Draco's ear. Draco sighed. "How much more time Gin? I know where you're coming from, but my god, how much more time?" Draco said desperately. Ginny knew right then, she couldn't deny Draco any longer. He deserved this, he had stayed with her through so much.

"Draco, today. Let's come out today. I'm sick of it too." Ginny said fiercely. Draco looked at her shocked.

"Today?"

"Yes, today." Ginny nodded her head in defiance. Draco grined and held her close as he picked her up off the ground.

"We're coming out!!" Draco yelled as he swung her around. Ginny laughed and said

"You're making us sound like a gay couple!"

"Gay? Are you kidding?" and Draco kissed her deeply as if to say "gay no way" and Ginny smiled into the kiss, they were coming out.

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"Who's that with Malfoy?"

"No way, Ginny Weasley?"

"Nah, can't be!"

Whispers followed Draco and Ginny down the hall as Draco draped his arm around Ginny while walking her to class.

"They're all staring Draco, I can't stand it." Ginny whispered.

"Just ignore it." Draco smiled down at her. Ginny smiled and thanked God one more time for her boyfriend.

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Ron was sitting with Harry and Hermonie as lunch began. He hadn't seen Ginny all day, but figured she was studying.

"So, what's everyone whispering about? I missed the gossip." Ron said lazily to Harry. Harry shot a glance at Hermonie.

"No idea" both said at the same time. Ron shrugged and continued to eat. His peace was interrupted however by Seamus.

"Hey Ron! Ron!" He yelled as he neared the Gryfindor table.

"Hey Seamus, what's the rush?"

"Is Ginny really.really.." Seamus was so out of breath he couldn't even finish his sentence.

"Really what?" asked Ron frowning "Spit it out mate!'

"Sorry..ran..all the way. Is she really going out with Draco Malfoy?"

Ron looked stricken. But then came to his sense.

"Of course not! Where'd you hear a thing like that!" Said Ron outraged.

"Saw him with his arm around her, with my own two eyes. They was whispering and smiling." Ron's eyes flared as Seamus said this.

"Where were they last?" he asked

"Looked as if they were on their way to send an owl."

Ron bolted out of the hall running to the owlery. Harry bolted after him trying to keep up. Harry only caught up with Ron right outside the door to the owlery. Harry grabbed Ron's arm and looked him square in the eye.

"Don't go in there like this Ron. Keep a straight head on your shoulders."

Ron pushed him off.

"Don't tell me not to do this!" Ron screamed. "This is my sister we're talking about damnit!"

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Leshelle Lencioni was currently trying to transfigure a owl into a parrot when a black owl tapped on her bedroom window urgently. Leshelle grined. It was Draco's owl. Ginny and Draco had told Leshelle and Brock they were dating last year. Leshelle had been upset, but she kind of knew that Draco wasn't into her. They had been sending her letters all year, and she always loved hearing from them. Leshelle quickly flung open her window and the owl flew inside. It was squaking madly, and Leshelle was trying to shush it. She grabbed the letter from it and read intently.

Dear Shelly,

Great news! Me and Draco have told everyone! Well.sort of. We just kind of acted like a couple in public, and figured people would sort it out. Now, about you and Brock, things going alright? We have to go, still haven't told Ron. Write soon.

Love, Yourfriends, Gin and Draco

Leshelle smiled happily. Finally, she thought, they needed to do it sometime! Leshelle leaped from her room to go share the news with Brock. She knew he wasn't done with his lesson yet, but she hardly cared. As she stormed into his house she went straight to the study which was cluttered with Brock's school things, and yelled

"They told! They told!"

Brock's mother looked up at Leshelle as did Brock. Brock looked sadly at Leshelle and told his mother

"Let me talk to her mother. Be right back." And left the room with Leshelle.

"Talk to me about what? Why aren't you happy? Why aren't you smiling?" Leshelle said frantically.

"Leshelle, sweetie, calm down. Just let me talk." Brock said sadly to his girlfriend. Leshelle looked at him intently.

"You know Voldemort has risen. You know Draco's father is.a bit too close to the evil bastard. They know Leshelle. They know about Draco and Ginny. No one knows how they know, but they do. Leshelle, they are in danger. Voldemort is planning to take Draco under his wing, make him a death eater. They'll kill Ginny." Brock said quickly

"What.How? How could they know.unless.Draco?"

"We're not sure if he told his father or not." Brock answered.

"We have to tell them! Forget owling! Get your mother to apperrate! They have to leave, we can't let Voldemort get to them Brock!" Leshelle yelled frantically.

"Leshelle, old Voldie has known for a year. It's not exactly hot of the press for him. Mum thinks if he was going to do anything, he would've done it by now." Brock said

"And I am right. Leshelle, dear, you know I work for the ministry. Voldemort knew for a while, and we don't expect him to attack soon." Said a dignified witch in long black robes. This was Brock's mother.

"But, Mrs. Matthews, they have to know! They could be in even more danger!" Leshelle said desperately.

"Dear, Dumbledore and I have decided to wait to tell them." Ms. Matthews said.

"Dumbledore knows? And how exactly do you know?" Leshelle asked

"Didn't you wonder why Draco stayed here so long this summer? You've seen him here before, but never has he stayed the whole summer."

"Well, yes, but Ms. Matthews, what did anyone know then?"

"We knew too much. We were trying to protect him, and we did. But unfortunately, Voldemort is still planning to take Draco. Do not worry Leshelle. We will make sure that they will be safe. Now, Brock needs to get back to his lesson. Brock you may speak for a bit longer."

"Brock, did you just find this all out?"

"Yeah, Mum decided to tell me. She said she thought we were old enough." Brock said sadly.

"Oh Brock!" Leshelle said sadly falling into his embrace. The two stayed like that for a long while.

Mrs. Matthews smiled from the doorway she was secretly looking through. Well, she thought, at least they have each other. She had been working on the Malfoy/Weasley case for a year, and it still shocked her how evil Voldemort could be. Voldemort had decided to let the two get more attached before he took Draco. Mrs. Matthews had seen a letter intercepted by the ministry which had said "we will teach the wizarding world a lesson through these two young lovers" in Voldemorts writing.

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Draco and Ginny we're still staring out the window which they had sent their owl as if they could see it flying away, when in truth the owl had been long gone. Ginny's back was to Draco's chest and she was leaning on him contently. Ginny smiled to herself.

"Draco, do you think that we'll always be like this? This in love I mean?" Ginny asked softly.

"I would bet my life on it. I love you so much Gin." Draco smiled. Both continued to look onto the dying light of day that was dancing across the lake.

"We should probably get going. I still need to speak with Ron." Ginny sighed

"Are you sure you want to speak to him alone? I can go with you?" Draco said.

Both turned to look at the door as it shot open and Ron strode quickly towards Draco, pushed him back into a wall, and lifted him up by the collar of his shirt.

"Goddamn you Malfoy! If I ever, EVER, see your filthy paws on my sister again I will kill you with my bear hands!" Ron screamed into Malfoy's face. Draco wanted to spit into Ron's face, but decided it wouldn't be a wise thing to do. Instead, Draco didn't do anything. Ginny watched on in horror and shock. Harry quickly walked over to Ron and Draco and flung Ron off Draco, leaving Draco a heap on the floor and Ron landing across the room on his butt.

"Pull yourself together Ron!" Harry yelled

"Don't tell me what to do! That man over there stole my baby sister!" Ron screamed getting up from the floor and attempting to get back to Draco, Harry however would have none of it, He held onto Ron and said

"Draco, best if you leave now. Leave Ginny and Ron to speak." Harry said sadly. Draco quickly left the room, shoting Ginny a glance. Ginny nodded as if telling him to go. Draco shut the door behind him. The three were left alone. Ron was now trying to get to the door, but Harry continued to hold him back. Ginny looked sadly at her favorite older brother. She loved Ron so much, and yet hated his actions. She walked over to stand in front of him. Ron suddenly looked at Ginny, as if just noticing she was there.

"Ginny! How could you like that scum? How could you go behind my back?!" Ron yelled

"Ron, sweetheart, I'm sorry. But I love Draco. I wish I had just told you, but I couldn't. And you know what Ron, that's even worse, the fact that I couldn't tell you." Ginny said quietly. Ron stared at her and his face soften. Ginny reached up to touch his face quietly. Ron's eyes looked into Ginny's face and he understood. He reached out to embrace his sister and cried softly into her hair as he spoke.

"Oh god, Ginny, sweetie, I'm sorry. I just love you so much. I wanted you to stay my baby sister forever. I never wanted you to get hurt. Oh baby girl, why didn't you just tell me?" Ron sobbed. Ginny smiled, she was glad that Ron wasn't screaming anymore. Ron moved to look at Ginny in the eye.

"Next time, just tell me. I love you, and if you truly..think..that you love Malfoy then I'll act civil ok?" Ron said "But if anything happens.."

"You can beat him into a pulp. I swear." Ginny said smiling. Ron laughed and gave his sister a tight hug. Ginny laughed and said

"Oh Ron! I am so glad you know now! I've wanted to tell you for so long." Ron smiled and sighed. He had lost his baby girl, but he still had his sister.