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***A/N: I love you The Spangled Pandemonium for that wonderful statement: QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY... I finally have something to say when people complain about my short chapters! : )

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Chapter 13: Draco

A pair of hands roughly pulled Harry out of his way and into a room, making him stumble in the process. He was pushed further in it, and Harry fell on the floor in a brusque manner, all the while unable to look at the person's face. He heard the door close and he struggled to compose himself, scrambling up and searching for his wand in his pocket. After finally retrieving it, he brought it out, and pointed it to the person, who was still facing the door.

A cloak was over the person's head, and when he turned to face Harry, his green eyes went huge. "Malfoy?! What in bloody hell is going on here?!"

Draco Malfoy looked completely amicable, not seeming to take regard of the wand pointed directly at him. He advanced towards Harry, and commanded "Put the wand down"

"No" Harry said firmly

"It's about Ginny. I'm here to talk"

At this, Harry frowned in uncertainty, not knowing if he should trust the man before him. Malfoy is his enemy, but he also did know something about Ginny. And at the mention of her name, Harry grew desperate, and the desperation made him decline his wand, and stored it in his pocket again. Malfoy took this chance and stepped toward Harry, then suddenly thrust his fist in Harry's stomach.

Harry winced in pain at the action, falling on his knees as he clutched his stomach. He looked up at Malfoy, who still remained placid and was looking down at him apathetically. "That's for hurting her"

"I never meant to hurt her!" Harry defended, and though his stomach was still aching, he strained to stand up facing Malfoy.

"What did you do then?" Malfoy inquired, still in the same cold manner.

"Cho! She… she was drunk, and she just kissed me, and Ginny saw… and…" Harry tried to explain, his head falling down in defeat.

"So you're just going to let me have her? After all you've been through, you're just going to give her away? You have no right to have her then, if you can't even fight for her."

At the last words Harry brought his head up, and looked directly into Malfoy's eyes with determination. "I never meant to hurt her. I love her. And if I have to give my life for her, I would. "

"If you'd do that, why can't you do such a simple thing as to just tell her what happened?" Malfoy demanded

"I was going to. Until I saw her with you." Harry answered looking away

"Potter, what makes you think she's happy with me?" Harry's head snapped back towards Malfoy, whose face was still as it was, expressionless.

"I…She seemed…fine with you."

"Well, she's not. I've seen the way she looks at you, acts towards you." Malfoy paused and looked hard at Harry "She loves you. And I reckon you love her as well. Meet her at the Astronomy tower on Christmas Eve. Explain all the damned things you need to explain. And if you do get back together, and you hurt her again, I will not hesitate to use my wand on you." Malfoy threatened sedately, making Harry look small. He stared at Harry with a hard glare before he turned away and headed towards the door.

Before he did though, Harry asked curiously "Malfoy, why are you doing this?"

He took a deep breath, then said "because I love her"

He exited, leaving Harry, for once, grateful for Mafoy.

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Ginny looked at her reflection on the mirror, frowning. She was trying on her maroon dress robes, which she was to use for the Yule Ball. Fred and George bought her the robes which were extremely elegant, too elegant, she once thought. Then she learned that they got the money from Harry, the money he won from the triwizard tournament. It made her feel uneasy, knowing that what she was wearing technically came from Harry. But she dismissed the thought hastily, as this was the only appropriate clothing she could wear for the upcoming occasion.

She gathered all her hair and kept it in a fist, exposing her bare neck. She analyzed her figure, and noticed how thin she was. It wasn't bad, though, since her body was slender and lithe, with flattering curves. Her hair, when not tied, reached just above her waist, wavy and flaming red. Her face had a cordial complexion, and had grown out of the old childhood freckles, with full pink lips were sweet and yet teasing, making them tempting to kiss. Her eyes were chocolate brown, and they always seemed to give out her emotions, even if they were given out unwillingly. Although she wasn't the prettiest girl in school, she was still beautiful in her own way, and she smiled softly at the thought of this.

She let go of her hair, and they fell in all directions, covering the sides of her face. She pulled them back behind her ear and sat down. Although she knew that the Yule Ball was supposed to be an anticipated event, she felt that she wasn't awaiting it with high spirits. But she promised herself that she would try to enjoy herself.

Even if she wasn't attending it with Harry.

***A/N: Remember people…QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY! (thanks again patty)

I love Draco Malfoy. And so I dedicate this chappie to him, and named it after him, as well. (actually, I'm just running out of titles, but that doesn't change the fact that I love him)

Anyway, PLS REViEW!!! I am going to love you even more for it!

Oh and about the prize… *hugs everyone who guessed Draco Malfoy* …I hope you enjoyed that as much as I did! Hehehehe… ^.^