The Diary

By Nirvana

Disclaimer:: I don't own Harry Potter. I only own Madison… and part of the plot…

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Chapter 4 - Birthdays

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As soon as I opened the door, Virginia immediately ran to me and hugged me. I did not know what caused her to breakdown like this, but judging from the way she cried, it was serious. I led her to the bed and we sat down. I held her as she cried tears of anguish and pain.

I ran a soothing hand up and down her back, not caring if we stayed up all night. All I cared for was her, here, safe in my arms. I occasionally whisper words of comfort as she wept. She sobs for hours, not once uttering a word. I did not ask any questions, for I know this would hurt her more. I would wait patiently till she's ready to tell me.

I have a hunch this is because of Potter. Why? I do not know. Perhaps, it would be better if she stayed here tonight. I worry about her. It's already 3:00 a.m., and going home to The Burrow would be out of the question.

"Virginia?" I say. She looks up at me with red-rimmed eyes. Her sobs subside. "Would you like to stay here tonight?"

She nods at me silently and hugs me again. I wrap my arms around her and I lay my head on top of hers. I breathe in her scent, she smelled of roses in bloom.

"Take a shower, then sleep here with me." I tell her. I reluctantly unwrapped my arms around her, and walked to my closet. There, I grabbed a pair of boxers and an old shirt of mine.

"Here," I say, as I walk back to the bed. "You know where the bathroom is, don't you?"

I know she knew this, she has been here more than any person had ever been. She nodded. She numbly got the clothes and made her way to the bathroom. It was only now that I noticed her clothing. It was a black mini-dress, with high-heeled sandals. I assume it really was Potter's doing.

I lay in my bed, silently cursing Potter and all his well being. Minutes later, Virginia reappears from the bathroom, looking refreshed. She lies down beside me in my bed. I pull her close to me. Her head was on my chest, and I feel contented at this position. Only for me, it would be better if we did this not as friends – but as lovers.

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The next day, I wake up at 12:00 p.m. I recall the past night's events and I see Virginia still sleeping beside me. I make my way to the bathroom to brush my teeth and do other necessities you do in the morning, or in my case, in the afternoon. I don't want to leave my best friend alone today, so I put on a shirt, and go downstairs to floo Manuel in order to inform him that I was not coming to the shop today.

As I make my way up the stairs, I realize that today was Virginia's birthday. I quickly go back downstairs, ready to make her a birthday breakfast. Thirty minutes after, I was able to prepare a scrumptious meal – strawberry waffles with whipped cream, coffee, and a slice of cake I baked yesterday. I was aware it was time for lunch, but for her, it would be breakfast still. I arrange them in a tray, with a vase of flowers to complete the setting.

I walk back to my room, only to find Virginia stirring.

"Good morning, Virginia." I greet her, "Happy birthday!"

I set down the tray before her, her eyes wide open in surprise.

"Draco.." She breathed. "This is beautiful!"

I feel proud at myself. I blush slightly.

"Thanks," I say. "Eat up!"

She takes a bite of the waffle, and closes her eyes.

"Hmmm.." She murmurs. "This is so good! You really are a great cook, Draco!"

I blush harder.

"Thanks," I say again. She finishes off the breakfast in a flourish, a dopey grin on her pretty face. I have a feeling that I have the same grin on my own face. Without another word, I walk to my desk to retrieve my gift to her. I go back to the bed and sit down beside her.

"Virginia," I say, handing her the lavishly wrapped present. "Happy Birthday."

"Thank you." She whispers, as she takes it from me, her whole face in awe. She runs her hand over the elaborate wrapper, as if it was something very precious.

"You're welcome." I answer, "Open it."

She opens the parcel cautiously, careful not to tear the wrapper. I know I must have been holding my breath, impatiently waiting for her reaction. I sigh in relief as she throws her arms around me, mumbling her thanks over and over again.

I thought for sure she was going to freak out as she saw the gift, the memories of the Chamber Of Secrets coming back to her. To my immense gratitude, she didn't. Instead, she hugged me.

"There are no dangerous spells or incantations in the diary, Virginia. I made sure of that." I tell her reassuringly.

"You really are the best friend ever, Draco. You know me all too well." She tells me, a smile dominating her face.

I smile too.

"I suppose you're wondering why I was crying last night." Virginia continued. I didn't think of that, actually. But if she was going to tell me the reason behind it, why stop her? "Harry cheated."

"He what?!" I ask her, I am not sure if I heard right. The boy-who-lived cheats on his longtime girlfriend?

"You heard me, Draco. He cheated on me." She repeated, her eyes getting moist.

"With who?" I inquire. Surely, there was no way in heaven or in hell that Potter would find someone better than my best friend.

"Madison." She replies. Tears were falling down silently in her cheeks.

"That was low." I tell her. Fuck that Potter. This was worse than I imagined. Potter cheats on his girlfriend with her best friend? How pathetic. I can't believe someone would associate with a guy like that. It was disgusting.

"How did you find out?" I question, I needed to find out more information to support my side when 'revenge' becomes my reason for murdering Potter.

"I walked in on them at the Burrow. They were already getting it on." She explains. Her head bent low. I pull her to my embrace as she cried harder. Now that was worse than pathetic. He gets it on with Virginia's best friend at her own house? Sickening.

"I'm going to teach that Potter a lesson." I swore. Potter is an idiot. He really did have to be caught the day before her birthday. Then, I wonder what happened to Potter when her whole family found out. I decide to ask her.

"Virginia," I begin. "What did your family do to Potter?"

"They don't know." She said. "As soon as I saw them, I flooed here."

"What explains your mini-dress last night?" I inquire further. She can't possibly wear a mini dress inside the house, can she?

"We were supposed to go to dinner." She answered bitterly, her voice muffled in my chest. "I was ready to leave and I was looking for Harry when I saw them getting it on the backyard with Madison."

Stupid Potter. Idiot. Imbecile. Bloody wanker. Cheater. Pathetic-excuse-for-a-human-being Potter.

My fists are in a tight ball, wanting to hit someone, Potter in particular. Damn him. How dare he hurt my best friend? Fuck him.

"Do you want to stay here longer?" I ask Virginia. "Or would you prefer going home?"

I could have sworn she said, "This is home." But I must be dreaming.

"What did you say?" I question. She lifts her head up from my chest and said,

"I'll stay here."

And that's how we spent the day, talking and relieving memories. I know I won't be able to tell her I love her; that would ruin this happy moment. And she's still mending her heart, which broke to a thousand pieces because of that idiotic Potter. When she gets over it, I'll tell her. I'll wait as long as it takes, because I love her.

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A/N:: I won't be able to post the next chapter until Monday, coz our family is going somewhere… but I'll be writing…

A/N:: Thank you for the reviews! Having a cliffe does have it's results, doesn't it? Maybe… I should have cliffhangers more often… Hmmm… Anyhow, after I checked my mail, I had a big dopey grin on my face. My cousin must've thought I was a nutcase coz she started looking at me weirdly… on to the….

Shoutouts!

Kaitlin-Scott – Thanks for putting my story under your favorites… and thanks also for your concern (Though I think you care so that I'll update the next chapter soon). Are you gonna break Harry's neck now? Call me and I'll be there! I wanna see the boy-who-lived die because of Kaitin!  Thanks for the review!

Gusha – Draco knows Ginny's story… What kind of best friend would she be if she doesn't let him in on her secrets? Thanks for the review!

Rainpuddle – I share your thoughts. Draco is waaaaay hotter than Harry! Hug him, won't you? Please? To make Draco feel better… J… if he can't have Ginny, maybe he'll have you…

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