Chapter 5.

Virginia opened her eyes sleepily as Parvati woke her up.

"Get up! Get up!" Parvati said as she shook Virginia awake. "We're going to be late! Actually, it's not a problem for me. Your first class is with Snape. Mine is with Trelawney."

SNAPE?! Virginia thought to herself. She got up immediately and hurried to dress into her uniform. "Parvati, why didn't you tell me earlier?" she whined.

"You were sleeping!" Parvati retorted with impatience in her voice. "Hurry up! Let's grab a bite to eat first. I'll talk to Harry about last night, if you want."

Last night? What happened last night? Virginia's brain took a few seconds to recall the past events. Oh yeah. . . Potter comes in then I slap him. Now I remember! she thought as she allowed herself a small, but very smug smile.

"What are you smiling about?" Parvati asked with a frown on her face.

"Nothing, really" Virginia replied. "I was just remembering how good it felt to slap Harry Potter." She laughed.

Weird. . . Parvati thought to herself. I thought she really liked him before. Parvati zoned out for a few more seconds, but suddenly remembered the time. She pulled Virginia, who was just putting on her shoes and ran out the door to the Great Hall.

After taking their seats, they both chose muffins from a tray nearby which suddenly appeared before them.

"Look, there's Malfoy!" Parvati said as she poked Virginia on the shoulder. She pointed towards the entrance of the hall.

Virginia craned her neck to see. Sure enough, standing at the doorway, surrounded by the Slytherin Sluts was Draco Malfoy, looking bored as ever. She stared at him, as if willing him through her mind to look at her.

Draco Malfoy leaned against the door panel and sighed. What is Pansy talking about now? he thought. He didn't listen to her, ignored her completely as she prattled on about something, and looked around the hall. His eyes swept over the tables. He saw Neville Longbottom cleaning up spilled pumpkin juice from his pants, Blaise Zambini talking to some 3rd years, and Virginia Weasley staring at him as if he was something she wished were dead.

What now? he thought to himself. I save her life and she wants me dead? Prat! Let's see what she'll do next. Draco stared back at her, dead on.

Virginia was flabbergasted. Why is he staring at me? she thought. Wait, that's because you were staring first, silly! she fought with herself. She was panicking a little, but prepared to stare as long as she can. Fine, then. If he wants to stare, let him stare.

Draco was surprised that Virginia just stared back at him, although he saw her momentary distress. After a few more seconds, he was already getting tired of the staring game they were playing. Ugh. What the hell does she think she's doing? he thought to himself. I'll get back to her later. Draco smirked at Virginia, which she reacted to with a look of disgust, and turned towards Pansy.

". . . and then she said 'And why the HELL should I care to join your stupid, slutty group?!'" Pansy said, still talking to Draco. She looked at him and paused for a moment. "Drakie, " she began in a sickeningly sweet voice "have you been listening to me? Is something wrong? You didn't even come to me last night. I was waiting for you." She finished, and played with his earlobe.

"Get a life, Pansy." Draco suddenly said. Pansy jumped back with surprise, and was mouthing something which didn't quite get out. "You're nothing but a self-centered bitch who wants nothing more than attention." He said, and pushed her away.

Pansy stumbled on to the floor, and looked up at Draco. "But Drakie. . . you love me!" she called after his retreating form.

F***ing bitch! he thought to himself, as he stalked of to his first class.

Virginia and Parvati watched all of the intruiging action which took place at the entrance of the hall. They were both laughing when Draco pushed Pansy and she tumbled on to the floor.

"Looks like Draco finally crushed the stinking flower." Parvati commented, and wiped tears from her eyes from laughing too much. She looked at the wristwatch she wore and suddenly got up from the table. "Time to go, Virginia." She said. "Do you want me to talk to Harry?"

"Talk to him about what?" Virginia replied. "I don't think he remembers a thing. Stupid drunken bastard. . . what did he drink? He never drinks anything, as far as I know. Maybe butterbeer? No. . . butterbeer can't get you drunk." She said, and was lost in her own thoughts.

"I dunno. . . " Parvati said. "About what he did last night? What if he remembers? Ooh. . . blackmail!" she giggled.

"You know what? You're right!" Virginia exclaimed. She got up from her seat and walked out of the hall with Parvati. They parted ways, but promised to meet each other for lunch at the hall.

Virginia ran to the potions room, and opened the door. Thankfully, she wasn't late. The other 5th years were just entering the room. The Gryffindors were with the Hufflepuffs. And would be, for the next 2 hours.

Why the blasted Hufflepuffs? They're nothing more than push-overs who cy at the slightest remark. she thought irritably to herself. Virginia took a seat next to Colin Creevey. She turned towards Professor Snape and waited for his usual morning speech.

Snape walked back and forth across the room for about 10 minutes.

What happened to his morning speech? Virginia thought to herself. Looks like it turned into a morning walk.

Virginia raised her hand, and Snape suddenly snapped his head in her direction.

"Yes, Ms. Wealey?" he said in an agitated voice.

"Sir, aren't you going to start the lesson yet? You've been pacing for 'bout 10 minutes or so." She asked. Snape suddenlu looked very angry.

"What's this?" he said, and smiled evilly. "A Weasley actually wanting a lesson? How surprising! You've come out of the Weasley stupor."

Virginia's blood boiled.

"And why would I not want a lesson?" she shouted. "Not all Weasley's are stupid, for your information. I happen to be bored with your pacing back and forth across the room! All of the students here are! Just look around! Half the Hufflepuffs are already sleeping!"

Snape seemed taken aback for a minute, but was suddenly angry.

"Well, Ms. Weasley, your shouting has just awaken the students again. If you think you're so smart, why don't you teach us here in front? Hmm?" he answered back, his voice deadly.

SHIT!!! Why did I have to open my big fat mouth?! Virginia thought to herself, but kept her cool exterior.

"What are you waiting for, Ms. Weasley?" Snape asked icily. "The world to freeze over?"

It will, if you keep talking in that voice. Virginia thought to herself. Still keeping the cool exterior, she raised an eyebrow at Snape and said flatly, "I will not."

This caused an immediate reaction from all the students. Gasps were heard all around and there was loud whispereing. Snape was not amused.

"Ten points from Gryffindor!" he said, and was almost purple with rage.

The Gryffindors all looked at Virginia in disbelief.

"What's wrong with her?" someone whispered. Another said "What happened to her?"

Ugh. Ten points? For what? Expressing my opinion? Virginia thought to herself. She shot Snape a look of contempt and took her seat.

After that incident, the class was unusually noisy. Snape had a hard time trying to keep them quiet, and was forced to use a silencing spell while he discussed how to make a potion that cures fever in an instant. He only reversed the spell when the bell rang.

"Well, that was the quietest lesson we've had so far" Dennis Creevey joked half heartedly beside Virginia.

"Dennis, we've only had one lesson so far." Virginia said, slightly irritated, but glad that there was someone who was not so angry. The rest of the class seemed to be avoiding her.

Their class after was Herbology with Professor Sprout, which went on quite well, although some students still smelled faintly of onion and vinegar, from a plant which spurt out a thick, purplish liquid.

Lunch came, finally, and Virginia rushed out of the Greenhouse and started to walk towards the hall. She rounded the corner, relishing the thought of lunch when someone grabbed her arm from behind.

Virginia was shocked, and let out a little scream. Her abductor pushed her against the wall and was face to face with her.

Draco Malfoy looked down at Virginia, who apparently was too shocked to speak just yet. He let out a smirk. "Well, Weasley, it looks as if you're actually speechless." He said. "Not unusual, though, for a Weasley like you. Your brother Ron would be doing the same if he were in your position just now." He was close enough to kiss her.





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