Disclaimer-J.K. Rowlings owns everything in this fic. I only own the characters I made up.
Turmoil at Hogwarts
Chapter 14-A Match Made In Ireland
The next few days went by ver quickly for Ginny and the other students. All of their professors came by the house and gave them enough homework to last them a month, and none of them wanted to have to do homework while they were in Colorado. Ginny spent most of her time in the large library on the second floor, and her nose was always in some kind of book. Sometimes Susan and Lavender came in and talked to her for a while, or sat down and studied for a little while with her. Neither of the other two girls were as serious about their studies as Ginny was, so they spent a considerably less amount of time in the library.
Lee and Seamus came in sometimes, but usually they would just say hello and start with their studies. The one time Lee tried to talk to Ginny she simply told him that she didn't have time to talk to him, and asked him to please be quite.
Draco never once set foot in the library. Ginny assumed that he had found a different place to work because she knew he worked hard at Hogwarts, and didn't take his studies lightly. He was a prefect at Hogwarts after all. This disappointed Ginny although she wouldn't admit it, and she often found herself hoping that he'd make an appearance.
The only person who was in the library as much as Ginny was, was Terry. He was a typical Ravenclaw and he was very serious about his classes at Hogwarts. Ginny found his presence to be a comfort even though they did not speak to each other very much. When they did speak to each other, they usually spoke about a problem they were having with their homework. Ginny never hesitated to ask the older boy questions about her homework because he answered them kindly and he didn't act as though she were stupid for not know the answer. Terry was a lot like Hermione, in that respect.
While the students spent their time doing homework, Mrs. Gallagher went from student to student answering questions, helping with homework, bring a snack or some tea, and offering an encouraging word or two when needed. She was a comfort to all of the students, and she made the hours they spent studying more tolerable.
When January 1st came at last, all of the students were excited and ready for the trip. Ginny woke up early that morning and she was so excited that she couldn't get back to sleep. The other two girls woke up around the same time as Ginny so they spent the hour before breakfast checking and re-checking their bags to make sure they had everything.
When it was finally time to leave to go to the airport, everyone was more than ready to leave. They spent the ride to the airport talking excitedly amongst themselves. They were all finally starting to get along now. Ginny wondered what would happen when they met up with the other group of Hogwarts students.
When they arrived at the airport the students were all very interested because none of them had ever been to an airport before because none of them had been raised by muggles. The only one who was close to being a muggle-born was Seamus, because his father was a muggle. The rest of the students were purebloods. All seven students kept pointing at things and said, "Hey, what is that thing over there?" Or "What could that possible be used for?" They wanted to spend more time exploring the airport, but Mrs. Gallagher hurried them along. She enjoyed watching them as they looked at all of the muggle objects that they had never seen before, but they had a plane to catch.
When they were about to board the plane Mrs. Gallagher gave them each their tickets. She told them that they had to split up while on the plane so that they wouldn't call to much attention to themselves. She told them that Ginny would be sitting with Lee, Draco with Lavender, and Seamus with Susan and Terry.
They got on the train and Ginny took her seat next to Lee. Although she didn't like the seating arrangement, Ginny was determined to make the most of it. Neither Ginny nor Lee said anything for the first few minutes of their flight. They were too busy watching the other passengers get situated, the stewardess hurry around the plane, and the expressions on their fellow classmates face.
But after a while Lee grew tired of watch his surroundings. "Ginny? How have you been lately?" He asked.
"Well, fine I guess," Ginny said and she was a little taken back by his question and the fact that he actually cared how she had been. "Why do you ask?"
"Ummm, I haven't talked to you in a while and I know I made you really angry with me. I just thought I'd tell you that I am sorry for being such a jerk to you." Lee said sincerely. "It's all right if you still hate me. I will understand. I don't deserve to be forgiven."
"It's okay, Lee. I never really hated you. You just were always really good at getting on my nerves." Ginny said.
"So are we friends again?" Lee asked.
"Yes, we are friends again," Ginny replied.
"Okay, now that you are my friend again, would you mind telling me what is going on between you and Malfoy?" Lee asked.
"What?" Ginny asked taken aback by the question.
"Don't play innocent, Ginny. I have been watching the way that you two look at each other. I knew there was something going on between you when I saw the look on Malfoy's face one day when you were talking to Lavender and Susan about some guy. I think his name was Aaron or something," Lee said.
"Aidan," Ginny said.
"Yes, that's it. You were talking about some guy named Aidan. Well, when I saw the look on Malfoy's face I knew that there must be something going on between you two." Lee said. "And then the other day I accidently overheard you talking to Draco in the hall."
"But I thought he put a soundproof spell on the hallway," Ginny said.
"Oh, he did, but honestly Ginny. How could I be your brothers' best friend and not be able to undo a simple soundproof spell? We have had to use that spell about a million times at Hogwarts," Lee said deviously.
"I won't ask," Ginny said.
"That's probably a good idea," Lee replied. "Anyway, so you like that Malfoy git. Don't you?"
"I don't know, Lee. I am really very confused about the whole thing. Yes, I do like him and I am attracted to him, but nothing could ever happen between us. Our families hate each other. What do you think my brothers would do if they knew?" Ginny said.
"They would probably lock you up in your house and beat Malfoy senseless for even thinking about dating their little sister," Lee said.
"I know. That's why I could never act on my feelings for Draco. He'd just end up getting hurt," Ginny said.
"I have just one piece of advice for you, Ginny." Lee said. "Don't worry so much about what your family will do or say when they find out you like Malfoy. Your family loves you so they will want you to be happy. No matter what." Lee said and then he got out of his seat and said, "I'll be back in a little bit, Ginny. Think about what I said."
"Alright Lee, I'll think about what you said." Ginny said. "And Lee?"
"Yes Ginny?" Lee asked.
"Thanks for the advice." Ginny replied.
"No problem, kid," Lee said.
While Lee was talking to Ginny about Draco, two of the other students were having a similar discussion.
Draco Malfoy and Lavender Brown sat quietly for about fifteen minutes, but then Lavender decided to break the silence. "Hello," Lavender simply said.
"Hello," Draco replied without even looking at her.
They sat in silence for another few minutes, and then Lavender said, "So what is going on between you and Ginny?"
Draco didn't say anything for a few moments and he didn't even act surprised at the question, "What makes you think that there is something going on between me and the Weasley?"
"Well, I don't like to brag, but I am all-knowing. I saw it in my tea leaves this morning," Lavender said.
Draco let out a snort of laughter.
"What? You don't believe me?" Lavender asked innocently.
Draco sent her a look that just screamed, "Do I look like an idiot to you?"
"Okay, so I didn't see it in my tea leaves. I saw it in the way you have been looking at her lately. And in the way she looks at you." Lavender said. "Also, when she is with Aidan, she doesn't look at him like the way she looks at you."
"I'm sorry, but I do not have feelings for the Weasley," Draco said. "And I highly doubt she has feelings for me."
"Whatever you say. If you want to keep denying your feelings, that is your problem. But I'm going to give you a little piece of advice and I'm hoping you'll listen to it. I know that your family and Ginny's family don't get along. But if your parents really love you and care about you, they will want you to be happy." Lavender said and looked at Draco for a little bit. He didn't say anything back so she said, "I'll be back in a little bit. Think about what I told you.
Then Lavender left the compartment and bumped into Lee Jordan.
"So, did you talk to him?" Lee asked.
"Yes, did you talk to her?" Lavender asked.
"Yes. Do you actually think he listened to what you said?" Lee asked.
"Actually, I do think he listened," Lavender said.
"Good," Lee asked.
"So why are we doing this again?" Lavender asked.
"Because I owe it to her to make her happy. After all I have been a jerk to her the whole time we've been on this trip. And you are her friend." Lee said.
"Oh, yes. And besides they are so cute." Lavender said. "They're like a match made in heaven."
"No, they're like a match made in Ireland." Lee said.
"Yes, I guess that's true," Lavender said. "We better get back now. I'll talk to you after the flight." Lavender said.
"See you then," Lee said.
A/N-Sorry it took me so long to update this fic. I had major writers block on it. But this chapter was kind of long. It was a lot longer than I thought it would be. And I've been really busy lately. Softball season finally started. Our record is 0-4. I know it sounds bad, but we started off playing the best teams in our league. And we didn't loose by very much, except for the game we lost 14-0. But, I don't want to talk about that right now. I was very nervous the first game because I was the lead off batter. But oh, well, I don't get so nervous anymore. Now back to my story, I don't know what made me decide to make Lee be good again. I still haven't decided if he'll stay good or not. Oh, and next week is prom. I'm so excited! I'll tell you all about it the next time I update. Which I hope is soon. But it might not be for another couple of weeks. Sorry. I'll try. Well, I think that's all for now.
Thanks to everyone who reviewed chapter 13. (I can't believe I have 14 chapters now).
Katie, thanks for the encouragement for this fic. I'm glad that you don't think my plot has dried up. I'm kind of starting to feel like I'm writing a soap opera.
Misty, you aren't trusting Aidan anymore? Hmm, maybe you should trust him. Or maybe you shouldn't.
summerthyme, I'm glad your life has meaning again. Mine does now too, because you reviewed. Your reviews always crack me up. Sorry there wasn't any snogging in this chapter. I couldn't really fit it in. Maybe when they're at Colorado.
Sizarie, thanks thanks thanks!
Crystal Lily, sorry it took me so long to update. I hope this chapter was worth the wait.
Danadian Sheep, I'm glad you like my story. Sorry you had so much homework to do. I know how that is.
Jewel Giovanni, I'm glad you like my story. Sorry it took so long to update. I've been really busy lately.
DarkIllusion, please don't die on me, now. And actually, I'm going to try and get them together soon. Thanks for being supportive about my little problem with uploading the wrong chapter. But they made it harder for me to do that now. Yeah for ff.net!
Krissy, actually sometimes I find myself forgetting that she's so young, too. I'm glad that you liked that he was concerned.
A_fairies_pixey, I tried to email you but it said that it failed to deliver. I don't know what that means, but I'd love to hear your ideas!
RedFeather, please don't be too mad. I'm sorry I didn't update very fast!
Ashley, I'm glad that you like my story. I really did update as fast as i could, sorry it took so long.
Kelly, you know, we've got a lot in common. We have the same name, but mines spelled Kelli, and we both love the name Aidan. There hasn't been any snogging yet, or an odd fetish, but I'll try to arrange at least one of them.
Angel, well aren't you lucky. I saw that you had reviewed chap 13 ,when I was just about to upload. I'll still email you and tell you that I updated though. Oh, and softball is my favorite sport too. Well, right now it is. When it's volleyball season that's my favorite sport. And as for Ginny being pale, she was just upset.
