Disclaimer: I don't own any characters you recognise from Harry Potter. J. K. Rowling does! Isn't she lucky?! I do however own the plot and everything else in this fic! The story is purely factual and any similarities are coincidental. *grins*
A/N: So tell me how lucky I am? Last Friday (8th) I went to see Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!!!! One week before the release date! And OMG.. it is SOOOO brilliant! I swear to god!!! It was so funny too! I'm gunna go see it again! Bloody loved it! Um.. Oh yes! If there are any parts at all in this fic that you don't understand, just send me an email and I'll sort it all out for ya... It just might be that it has some importance in future chapters! That's why no one understands! Ahh! *Taps nose knowingly* Oh, and thanks to SweetWater, who helped me with all the Spanish translation (if its wrong, shout at her), and Sheeneeeeee the camel-goat (You so know that's your nickname for a few months... lol) for helping with the restaurant description and also a few Spanish words! Be warned. This chapter is longer than usual for me LOL!
A big thank you to all my reviewers: Milkyweed: Im so glad you liked that part. I do like to torture our Ron! The Lady Lillian: *raises an eyebrow* A nudist beach huh?! LOL! Well.. uh.. I'll keep that in mind.. allee kat: Ah one of my fave reviewers! You stole that word "old chap" off me! *Narrows eyes* Right-oh old chap?? Oh yes, Ron, stalker and pink. Good combo! Dracos gal: I will indeed continue with the story! Thanks for your reviews! Meiko: I don't know, why would you wanna flame? LOL! Thank you SO much for loving my fic! So I can count on you as a bodyguard when people wanna shoot me for writing?! Cassy won't be staying away from ahem.. your Ronnikins.. mwahaha! JCzPRiNCeSS: Yes! I noticed about the NSYNC part LOL! We should be sworn enemies! I write BSB fics and my pen name is Nick Carters nickname LOL! So glad you like the chappa! HomeGirl85345: OH NO! The attack of the hyper reviewer! LOL! Yes pinky.. And yes.. MORE! dobbie-luvs-sweeties: Wicked?! Thanks!! Hmm.. Romance eh? We'll see when! And Cassy a witch? Lets say I have my ideas with her.. *Winks* Itadakimasu: I think Ron would suit pink! *evil grin* heh heh Raven Black: Oh wow!! Thank you so much!! You think they're all in character?! BRILLIANT!! *Speechless...*wipes tear* I'm so glad you think so! He will be chased for a while now.. mwahaha.. and.. Maybe someone will catch him singing to himself... heh! asian hottie: Thanks! Sheenee: Yes, I just had to use the tp and talking shit lines... I thought it worked well! LOL! Now you need to write on FT !! Luna Daisy: I think everyone likes the Captain's daughter! She really scares our Ron! LOL! Thanks for the review! BleedingQueen: I hope you had a good birthday!! So im guessing you found it funny then lol! Yeh, Ginny can be hyper even without caffeine! LOL! But she has two sides to her! Yes! He simply adores pasta!!! Did you not know?! LOL! Demonstar: Yes, this 'date' mwahaha! Im glad you like it. You sound shocked that it is good! Did you think it was gunna be cacky?! LOL! Well I like to do things different! Original is better I thinks! I much more enjoy using my imagination, rather than using something someone's already thought up! MoonTrail: Oh I will keep going, believe me lol! SleepieCareBear: All this flattery! Makes me think you're after something! LMAO! I aint wonderful, neither are my fics! You're delusional my friend! LOL! Angelena H. Granger: Oh.. Awesome? Great?! WOW! Thanks!! Hmm... I'm sure I can think up a spell or charm to be coming outta that wand LOL! Update your fic sooner! y'hear?! The Dragon Guardian of the Sea: Uh, Xanadu.. er.. Yeh. *Blinks* I swear, my friend, you get nuttier by the minute. LOL! I'm sure George and I would simply adore to visit Xanadu with you and them lot... LOL!! *wanders off muttering about straight jackets* The Crazy Coffee Chick: *walks back with straightjacket hid behind her back* Oh, you spoil me! Two reviews for one chappa?! So.. Cassy is the vacuum... Voldie is controlling it, and he really has it in for Ron?! *blinks a few times* Here, I bought you a new jacket! Look at the shiny buckles! *Innocent grin*whispers to the men in white coats* take her away men. Be careful.. She bites. HARD. *looks at Meredith with an innocent grin* BYE BYE!
Chapter 4 - Don't Know Me
Ginny was sat in her room staring at her reflection in the mirror. She had just stepped out of the shower, and had less than two hours to get ready for her "date" with Draco. She didn't have a clue what to wear. Formal wear? Informal? How should she have her hair? Up, down? Straight, curled? What colour to wear?! SHOES?! Ginny sagged her shoulders in defeat. She bit her lower lip and frowned slightly. She could just pop over to Draco's room and ask him, and then she remembered she was still in her fluffy white bathrobe. Checking the clock on her bedside table, she got up and headed towards her wardrobe. Her mother had reminded her to pack a few of her classier clothes for a family dinner, but she still thought no matter how classier her clothes were, next to Draco she would still look like a shabby Weasley. Pushing each coat hanger aside she fell more and more into despair and doubt. Then a small smile played across her lips. She wanted something casual, yet sophisticated, not too powerful, but eye catching, smart, but comfortable. Taking out a coat hanger she surveyed the dress. Every girl should have one, a versatile black dress.
The dress was shimmering black, and fell down to her knees. It was square cut just under the lower neck, sleeveless and has small wispy detail at the bottom. With her hair and make up done just right, she could achieve any look she wanted. With revived exhilaration Ginny got started on her hair. Setting herself down at her dressing table, she grabbed her detangling comb and combed her hair. Picking up her vanity case, she opened the lid and searched the compartment, which held her hair accessories. Ginny decided to have her hair twisted back, with sparkly silver clips holding it in place. She then sprayed her hair with Madam Do's Magical Hold & Shine spray she bought the last time she visited Hogsmead Village. Now all she needed was to finish her make-up. Ginny was close to deciding a shade of eye shadow to wear when someone knocked on her door. Panicking she looked at the clock.. She still had three quarters of an hour left yet!
"Who is it?" Ginny called out, placing the eye shadows down.
"Well who else? Your dear darling brother?!"
"Uh, one moment, just came outta the shower..." Ginny looked around her room in panic. She didn't want him to know she was going out for a meal with Draco. She quickly grabbed her bathrobe and put it on over her dress, then put a towel over her hair. 'Thank god this hairspray is really REALLY strong...' She thought to herself as she opened the door slightly. She poked her head round the door to see Ron staring back at her, Cannons had clutched in his hands.
"Make it quick Ron, I don't want to catch a cold standing here." She said, sounding impatient.
Ron shrugged. 'So much for brotherly love.' Gin thought.
"Just wanted to say goodnight really. I got up far to early today, and then all that running away from Cassy... I am so tired! I, uh, grabbed something to eat so I wont be with your for dinner. Apparently mum and dad have ordered room service so..." He told her, looking slightly guilty that he couldn't have a meal with her. 'Ahh! There is the brotherly love!'
"Oh, Ron. That's ok, really! I guess I'm tired too." She faked a yawn. "Anyway, the earlier I go to bed, the earlier I'll rise tomorrow!"
Ron looked relieved. "Ok, night lil sis!" He smiled, and walked off to his room. Ginny gave a nervous glance over to Draco's door, and then went back inside. She sat back down again at her dressing table and finished off her make up. Gin decided to keep with natural tones. She always had this fear that she would look like a clown if she chose an outgoing colour. Snapping her vanity case shut twenty minutes later, a thought hit her. Should she wait for him? Meet him there, or call for him? ... Drat. Double drat.
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Draco was sat on a seat looking out at the sea. He had been ready for ten minutes now. It wasn't that hard for him to get ready. Black trousers, shoes, and a black shirt. All he needed was to wear his black Slytherin robe and things would be normal. But as this was a muggle ship so he couldn't. Although, he had actually recognised a few people he'd seen in Diagon Alley. Maybe there was a deck or two for Wizarding families? He'd have to find out. Draco wondered what his mother and father would think if they knew he was about to dine with a Weasley. Especially the very same Weasley his father almost killed off a few years back.
He turned slightly to look at the clock. It only took five or so minutes to get to the restaurant, so if he went outside at the right time, he could meet her. Or.. He could just go and collect her now. Draco shrugged, got up, and headed for the door.
He walked over to Ginny's door and knocked quietly. He heard the scraping of a chair being pushed back.
"Who is it?" He heard Ginny whisper.
"Draco." Was his simple reply. He heard a faint click of the door unlocking, and stepped back as she opened the door. Draco was taken aback as he looked at her when she appeared at the door. She looked fabulous. He took her all in. The light from the hall captured the shimmer on her dress, the way she had her hair twisted back looked lovely on her he noted too. And her make-up made her look more elegant. If he were one for showing emotion other than hate, he would have told her how good she looked. But he didn't. He was soon brought back to this planet.
"Well shall we go? I don't want Ron to know I'm going out." She said in a hushed voice, and looked over her shoulder. Draco suddenly felt like a child sneaking out, as he too looked over his shoulder. Walking in silence, and with a gap in between them, the headed off.
"Draco, where are you going?" Gin asked, as Draco headed to the stairs.
"I refuse point blank to go in the evilator." He said crossing his arms and nodding his head towards the elevator.
"What a wuss." She muttered. "There is nothing to them! Hermione took me in one just two weeks ago when Ron and I went to visit her! They are so cool! C'mon!" She grabbed hold of Draco and dragged him into the elevator. Him and Ginny got in the empty elevator, and she reached over and pressed a button.
"What does that do?" Draco asked, sounding like a five year old as Ginny's hand fell back to her side.
"The numbers represent the floor you wish to be on." She answered as the doors slid shut, and the 'down' button flashed.
"Uh.. The doors... We're trapped!" He spoke, his voice quivering slightly and he edged closer to Ginny.
"No, that's just so we don't fall out when it moves." As soon as Ginny had finished, the elevator lurched a bit, and then started to move downwards. Draco grabbed a hold of Ginny's hand in fright.
"Oh good god! We're falling! I left my wand in my room! I can't die yet!" He gripped tighter on Ginny's hand and started to almost hop on the spot, chanting that he didn't want to die. Ginny just looked at the doors, pretending Draco wasn't there, wasn't breaking the bones in her hand. A few seconds later the elevator came to a halt. Draco now had his eyes tightly closed. When he noticed they were no longer moving he peeked out of one eye. He looked around. Ginny was staring at him, and to his horror, so were three other people who wanted to get on the elevator. He dropped Gin's hand, and walked out as if nothing had happened. Ginny smiled at the people who were about ready to cry from silent laughter as she passed them, and caught up to Draco.
"So..." She started and leaned over to his ear and whispered. "How was that for you?" Ginny finished and burst out with hysterical laughter.
"Shut up Ginny." Was his answer.
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They both walked in silence towards 'Especias Comida Restuarante'. Ginny took a good look around as Draco spoke to the man at the door. It was quite a large room, broken down into smaller, more intimate dining rooms with dim lighting. There were candles on each table, with a few large flowers heads surrounding the base of the candleholder, and there was some soft music in the background. The man led them to a far corner. They walked up three steps to get to their table, which was at the window. Ginny was a little shocked when Draco pulled the seat out for her. She gracefully sat down and muttered thanks, and Draco sat down opposite her. They barely had a glance at the menu before the waitress came. She had long black hair, which was corn-platted, a Spanish complexion, and smouldering dark eyes. Her nametag read Estrella.
"May I take your order Señor, Señorita?" The waitress asked politely in a heavy Spanish accent, looking between Ginny and Draco. Draco shifted his gaze from the menu and looked over to Ginny. He was still shocked at how wonderful she looked.
"Um.. Arro... arra con po... uh.. Draco?" Ginny pointed to something in the menu. He gave a short nod of his head and tried his hardest not to laugh at Ginny tying to speak Spanish, then looked up at the waitress.
"Sí, enchilada y ensalada y agua for myself? And she will have arroz con pollo y frijoles y jugo de naranaja, por favor? Gracias." Draco spoke, as the waitress wrote it all down. He then looked back to Ginny, whose mouth was wide in shock.
"Oh do shut your mouth Weasley. You look like a ginger Venus fly trap." He told her, raising an eyebrow. Her mouth shut with a snap as she glared at Draco. "I rest my case..." He muttered.
"So." Ginny said, breaking the silence between the two. "Feel like telling me why you're on this cruise ship now? You might as well, or you just dragged me here for nothing." Draco gave Ginny a look she wasn't too sure of.
"To cut a short story even shorter, I got on the wrong ship." Draco finally answered, looking lazily out of the window, as if nothing in the world could bother him. Ginny looked like she was having convulsions or a fit, before bursting out in laughter.
"You.. mean to tell me... one of the most talented wizards in Hogwarts School got on a wrong ship? Oh my! That is a classic!"
Draco narrowed his eyes and muttered. "No-ones perfect." as he curled the edge of a napkin.
"Finally figured that out, have you?" Replied Ginny.
"What? I've never thought of myself perfect!" He regained his posture, and grinned devilishly over to Ginny, who just threw him a 'Yeah right.' look.
"So, um... your parents are ok with this? You being here alone?" Ginny asked, suddenly conscious of whom she was dining with.
"And why shouldn't they be?" Draco spat out, sneering. If words could cut, Ginny would now be sliced and diced. Ginny noticed that Draco's mood could change at the snap of a twig. Before Draco's knife and fork viciously attacked Ginny, the waitress came over to them with their meals on a tray. She said 'Gozar.' as she placed the plates down. Draco looked down at his plate and muttered 'Gracias'. Then he glanced up, giving Ginny a murderous look from under his eyelashes. Ginny was shocked at how different he looked, as at that time the candle light flickered over his face.
Picking up her fork, she looked at hr meal. Sitting opposite Draco to eat, suddenly made her feel uncomfortable for some strange reason. Maybe it had something to do about their class in the wizarding world. Draco probably ate at a long decorated dining table in an elegant dining room, house elves pouring his drinks and eating in sophisticated silence. Where as she was used to fighting over the condiments, people talking with their mouth full (Ron) and animated chatter. And when all her brothers came to visit, pointless arguments that were forgotten after a few moments of eating, and pranks galore. Ginny once accepted a bread roll off George. As she tried to butter it, it squealed and giggled, then hopped off her plate and off the table, leaving crumbs everywhere.
"The chicken wont jump on your fork for you, you know."
Gin snapped out of her trance and looked over to Draco and blushed. Here was one of the many embarrassing silences.
Ginny looked around the restaurant once more. It seemed to be cosier than originally thought. There were couples sitting close together at most tables, and some seemed really relaxed. 'Probably their first time away from their children or something..'. She then looked at all the Spanish themed items placed around. She turned back to Draco.
"I didn't know you spoke Spanish?"
"That's obvious. You hardly know me. No. Correction. You don't know me. At all." Draco stabbed at some lettuce on his plate.
"Not true! I know you're a Slytherin!" Draco 'Duh'd', but Ginny continued, choosing to ignore him. "You love Quidditch, and you're passionate about being Slytherin Seeker. I've seen your face when you lose, not a pretty site. I can tell ya!" Ginny giggled, but seeing the look Draco had on his face, she spoke on. "Uh, your mission in life is to make Harry's life as miserable as possible. Oh, and like Hermione, you hate divinations, and... Most of the time your nose is so far up Snape's arse I wonder on the colour of your snot." Ginny finished, smiling innocently up at Draco.
Draco picked up his glass of water, took a small sit, placed the glass back down then answered.
"Very perceptive of you. But what I previously said still stands. You don't know me. And believe me you don't want to." Draco lifted his head higher, and looked properly at Ginny.
"You sure about that?" Ginny asked. Draco didn't answer. So they went back to eating in silence. That was until Draco remembered something.
"Ginny? Are there any other magical families on board? And places here just for us kind?" Draco enquired. Ginny grinned slightly back up at him and nodded her head.
"Yes, actually there is! Some shops, kiddies playpen, swimming pool and... Oh! A place for teenagers! For parties! So we have some time away from our nagging parents. Fancy it?" Gin asked. Draco dropped his cutlery down onto his plate, stood up and offered his hand to Ginny.
"Yes." He answered, pulling her up from her seat. A few moments later they were stood outside the elevator once more. They stepped in, and as the doors slid shut Draco took a deep breath.
"You look enchanting by the way." And Draco forgot all about revenge, as the elevator started to move up.
A/N: I hope all you readers haven't fallen asleep! LOL! I was gunna have Draco get revenge, but I got agitated from writing so I quit and ended it that way! I hardly ever write this much for chapters! So count your lucky stars! Any cruise idea's and routes/locations are WELCOME! Anyway, you've read enough so I won't keep you much longer! REVIEW!
In case you, like me, don't know Spanish at all, here are some translations (I hope! LOL)
Draco's meal is enchiladas, (that's the word in English too) salad and water and Ginny's is rice with chicken and beans and orange juice. Gozar means enjoy, and I think you all should understand the rest..! If it's totally wrong.. Don't blame me! (See first AN) lol!
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