Muggle Year
by Virgi Ca

Chapter 17: Something New called a Real Friend

A/N: Do you think I'd tell you the chapter title if it were that easy to be guessed? Don't yell at me!

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Virginia didn't know why, but anger was rising in her head.

I'm angry to what Draco said. Virginia reasoned, clutching her fingers tightly in a fist. It was just a few words, and it had triggered her anger almost instantly. What in the bloody hell did he mean? I have mental disorder! The thought made her even angrier. I should have let his hand burn out and fall off his wrist!

She felt almost…… hurt.

She didn't know what friends should be like, since she didn't have real friends at all. She suddenly felt quite foolish, saying that Draco Malfoy was her friend. True, they were on better terms than before, but that didn't mean they were truly friends. More like one being tortured, and the other one torturing. Virginia thought angrily.

She didn't like the feeling of people thinking that she had two personalities, just because of the little antic she did yesterday. But no matter how hard she denied, she still couldn't ignore the stares that followed her, mostly astonished stares that the hot girl from yesterday was actually the same person who to them, was a friggin nerd that had dark circles under her eyes and hair that looked like wires.

'Yo Weasley, you look like shit.' A voice sneered. Virginia looked up and saw Montague blocking her way, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed.

'Is there something wrong?' Virginia asked calmly.

'Were you really the same girl that seduced me yesterday, because of who you are, I'm starting to wonder why I was even ticked off.' Montague smirked.

'Well, I'm sorry if I couldn't fullfill your needs.' Virginia smirked, brushing past him. 'What?' she demanded sharply when Montague grabbed her arm. She cried when he slammed her into the wall.

'Bitch.' Montague seethed, 'you think you can win a Slytherin like me? You have the guts, but you don't have the strength. Keep seducing guys and you will pay.'

'I'll keep that in mind.' Virginia said flatly, glaring at him, 'now would you kindly let go of me?'

Montague glared back at her, 'don't play a game that you don't know how to, or you'll regret Weasley.' He warned, then let her go and walked down the corridor.

Virginia's heart started to pound, sliding down to the floor. She had been threatened. What did she do so badly yesterday? She didn't even kiss him! For a fifteen year old, it was natural that Virginia didn't know that what she did yesterday could torture any normal guy, which included Montague.

'Hey!' another voice chirped after Virginia calmed down. She looked up and saw that a girl was standing in front of her, offering her hand. 'You okay?'

'Uh, yeah. Thanks.' Virginia murmered.

'You must be Ginny Weasley, great moves yesterday.' The girl said, 'do you remember me?'

Virginia looked at the girl, 'are you……'

The girl smiled and held out her hand again, 'I'm Yvette Dawes, from Beauxsbaton.'

Virginia shook hands with her, a small smile on her lips. 'Your accent is weird, you don't seem French at all. In fact, I don't think any of the students from Durmstrang and Beauxsbaton have accents, they speak English perfectly!'

Yvette nodded, 'That's because they were carefully chosen. Not only should they be good in dance, but they are also required to speak perfect English. I'm actually American French. My mother is French and my Father is American. I'm Muggle-born.'

Virginia raised her eyebrows, 'Muggle-born?'

Yvette nodded again, sighing, 'My father had to be convinced again and again until he finally agreed to let me go to Beauxsbaton. I used to live in America and I go back home every summer.'

Yvette was actually a very beautiful girl, and by her looks and gesture, she was a very casual and sophisticated one too. She had dirty blonde shoulder-length hair that shone like gold in the sunlight, two strands at her side were especially long and went down to her chest. Despite her school robes, she wore a choker, lip gloss and large hoop earrings. Her eyes were hazel color, which shone like emeralds, and her skin was a beautiful white, without freckles at all.

'So, are you going to the studio?' Yvette asked.

'Uh, yes.' Virginia said.

'Do you want to go together? I'm heading there for rehearsal as well.' Yvette offered, smiling brightly at her.

Virginia nodded wordlessly.

'Great!' Yvette chirped. 'You know I really didn't recognize you until a bunch of Beauxsbaton girls were giggling about Adrian Bradley. That was when I realized that the female lead was actually sitting beside him in the library, buried in books!'

Virginia smiled sheepishly, 'well, I had a lot of work to do, mostly potions. My professor never lets go the chance of torturing us, so I had to work over over time. So, what role did you get?'

'Wallis Murray, best friend of Gladys Winifred, a supporting role.' Yvette grinned. 'It's actually a great role for me, I really like it.'

'But with your moves, you can easily be Gladys Winifred!' Virginia protested.

Yvette shook her head, 'I don't like being in spotlight all the time. Not like Gabrielle at least.' She snorted, making a face. 'And besides, I trust Lawrence. If he thinks that you're suitable, then there has to be a reason.'

'Well, it's not as if I'm pretty or attractive. I don't even know how to brush my hair! I have never used makeup before and I've only been in a dress robe once.' Virginia said dejectedly.

Yvette waved her hand, laughing, 'Oh come on, didn't you see the guys drool because of you yesterday? Even Draco Malfoy, which to me, looked like an iceberg, seemed a bit shocked by your boldness!'

'Really?'

Yvette stopped in front of her and nodded, putting her hands on Virginia's shoulders, 'what you need Ginny, is a make-over. I bet that with a little make up, a halter top and a pair of leather pants, the guys will be lining up to go out with you. Why not take a trip to Hogsmeade with me, I know there's one schedualed next Saturday.'

Virginia hesitated, 'I don't know, I rarely go to Hogsmeade, it's not like it's necessary for me. Besides, I'm comfortable with what I am now.'

Yvette wagged a finger at her, 'you have to find different sides of yourself, that's what life is all about! You can be the Ginny you are now, or the Ginny who goes out, or the Ginny on stage! It's all about you and what you do to yourself! Come on, it will be fun!'

Virginia sighed, 'all right.'

'Great!'

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'Your going to Hogsmeade tomorrow?' Ron said incredulously, as if the world was going to end.

Virginia snorted, not looking at him. She was still a little mad with him, and he was just acting like a git.

'Ginny, what are you going to do at Hogsmeade?' Harry asked. They were at dinner and all of the Gryffindors seemed a bit surprised, some even shocked, that she was going to Hogsmeade. The last time she went was actually in her third year, due to curiosity. But after the trip, she felt it usless, all they did was buy sweets and Quidditch supplies, which to her, were rubbish.

'Nothing special.' Virginia lied.

Hermione eyed her, 'well, you should go, it's our second trip.' She said softly, 'you should socialize Ginny, and not reading and studying all the time.'

'Don't worry Hermione.' Lavender smiled, 'I think Ginny's already exhausted from all the work Snape gave her.'

Virginia shrugged, 'I haven't been to Hogsmeade for a long time, I guess I'm just curious on what's new.'

'Hey, I heard that Zonko's got a new section of prank tools, care to see what's up?' Dean asked the Gryffindors.

'Too bad Fred and George aren't here anymore, or we'll be having much more fun.' Seamus said, shaking his head.

Parvati laughed, 'well, at least we won't have to worry about our hair turning purple!'

Virginia smiled at the thought of Fred and George. She really missed their pranks and all, but in her opinion, it was better off not angering them.

Next day, when Virginia climbed out of the carriage that drove the students to Hogsmeade, Virginia cursed at the cold air.

'Ginny!' Yvette shouted on the other side, blue carriages behind her. She ran to her, grabbing her arm, 'come on, I want to take you to a place!' without another word, she was pulled away from the awed crowd.

'Yvette, where are we going? We're walking far away from the carriages!' Virginia protested.

Yvette grinned, 'you'll see. I'm going to make you the hottest girl ever in town!'

Virginia exhaled loudly and let her be pulled down the street. After ten minutes, they were standing in front of a house that was made of black bricks, silver fences and music was blaring from it.

'We're here!' Yvette announced, 'come on!' She knocked on the door several times, and after what seemed like forever, the door swung open and revealed a woman that looked like twenty, her head wrapped in a bright green cloth, her blonde hair tighted back. She was wearing a leather tube top and low waist snake leather pants.

'Yvette! What a surprise!' the woman cried, enveloping her in a huge hug.

'Aunt Felicity!' Yvette choked, 'you're strangling me!'

'Oh, I'm sorry!' Felicity cried, then turned, 'you have a friend with you!'

'Oh yes!' Yvette motioned for Virginia. 'Her name's Ginny Weasley from Hogwarts.'

'Ginny Weasley?' Felicity said in shock, 'the very same person that won the role for Gladys Winifred?'

'Yup!' Yvette said proudly, 'she's the one!'

'But…' Felicitiy eyed Virginia from head to toe, 'you don't exactly look like…'

'Aunt Felicity! That's why I've taken her to you!' Yvette interrupted.

'Oh!' Felicity's eyes lit up, 'then in that case, do come in, you'll be freezed to death! I just have a visitor here, but I think you two know her as well.' Felicity winked and opened the door wide.

'Lesley!' Yvette and Virginia cried in surprise.

'Virginia? Yvette?' Lesley asked in surprise as well, 'what are you two doing here?'

'I believe that you three know each other already,' Felicity said, 'Yvette is my niece, daughter of my stepsister.'

Lesley nodded, 'you guys have a trip to Hogsmeade today?'

Virginia nodded. 'What are you doing here?'

Lesley smiled, 'Of course. She was one of the dancers at the Dance Company!'

Virginia raised her eyebrows, 'you're a muggle?'

Felicity shook her head, 'no, I'm not. I'm half-muggle. I taught Yvette how to dance in the first place.'

Yvette grinned and hugged Felicity, 'I love my Aunt! And she has so many good tips in dressing and make-up!'

'How old are you?' Virginia asked curiously, 'you certainly don't look like thirty.'

Felicity shook her head, 'Of course I don't! I'm only twenty-five!'

Yvette turned to Felicity, 'Aunt, could you re-make Ginny? I know you can!'

Felicity raised her eyebrows, 'So that's why you came, dragging poor Ginny with you.'

'Please!' Yvette pleaded.

Lesley laughed, 'I can't believe it!'

Felicity eyed the redhead again, stroking her chin, 'well, I'll see what I can do.'

'Great!' Yvette shouted.

'But first,' Felicity stood up, 'you need a shower young lady, now off you go!'

'A shower?' Virginia asked blanky, but the next second she was already pushed into the bathroom.

After a steaming hot bath, she was seated in front of a dressing mirror, wearing a royal blue bathroom robe with a matching towel wrapped around her head.

'Now what we need to do is find you something to wear.' Felicity tapped her wand and all garments to your imagination appeared.

'You must be kidding,' Virginia gawked, 'I am not wearing that!'

'Come on Ginny! Just once!' Yvette protested, then stripped her from the robe and dressed her up. Next the two crazy woman attacked her with make up. Powder, eyeshadow, mascara, lipstick, rouge, you name it. Lesley laughed all the way, while Virginia closed her eyes, not wanting to know what she'd look like after the 're-making'.

'Tada! Look at beautiful!' Felicity hooted, 'I'm a genius!'

'Come on Virginia, look at yourself in the mirror.' Yvette encouraged.

'Fine.' Virginia sighed, lifting her head up slowly. She stared at the person in the mirror for at least two solid minutes, then shook her head, blinking hard. 'Uh, who's that in the mirror?'

Yvette rolled her eyes, 'it's you!'

'No way!' Virginia protested, leaning closer, 'that is not me!' Staring back at her was a girl that had big brown eyes, long eyelashes with green eye shadow. Her face was flawless, with no freckles and her lips were a seducing red wine color. She was in a tight fitting purple halter belly top, her legs in a form fitting low waist pair of leather pants with a silver belt. Her feet were covered with matching purple boots and her usually messy long hair was cascading down her back in beautiful shining waves. Most of her abdoman, part of her chest and back were exposed.

'You look absolutely sexy.' Lesley said, shaking her head, 'you're a genius Felicity, definitely not a bad choice of a costume director.'

'Complement accepted!' Felicity laughed.

'Your going to be in this production too Aunt?' Yvette asked, Virginia looked at her incredulously.

'Sure am.' Felicity gave her a thumbs up and Yvette squealed in delight.

'Well? What do you think?' Yvette asked eagarly.

'Well, she is beautiful…' Virginia said, still awed.

'Oh come on, that's you!' Yvette said.

'Yeah, like anyone would know who I am when I walk out this door?' Virginia said warily.

'Wanna bet?' Yvette challenged.

'Bet?'

Yvette grinned evily, 'We go to Three Broomsticks and we'll see if they recognize you.'

'What?' Virginia cried, 'no way! They'll laugh right in my face!'

'Ten Galleons say they'll think you're a hot babe!' Yvette continued.

'Fine! You're on!' Virginia said, high fiving them, 'those ten galleons are going to be mine!'

'We'll see about that!' Yvette grabbed their cloaks and scarves, rushing out the door.

'We'll following you guys!' Lesley called as the door shut behind the two girls.

'Won't want to miss it.' Felicity smirked.

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'What? Wanna chicken out?' Yvette smirked as Virginia hesitated in front of the wizarding pub, where mostly students from the three schools were gathering.

'No – no… no…yes, I think I want to chicken out.' Virginia stammered, pulling her cloak closer.

'Oh come on, you aren't like a monster!' Yvette rolled her eyes.

'But I don't know anyone there!' Virginia protested.

'No problem, I know Madam Rosmerta.' Yvette said, pulling her by the arm.

'No! It's not that kind of know, I mean – ' but Virginia's voice was muffled when the door opened and loud music blared from the pub. It was quite usual for Madam Rosmerta to put on music like that, but it seemed to be a trend nowadays and most of her customers were young teenagers. The place was dimly lit and created a romantic atmosphere. Almost all the tables were occupied, some couples and some groups. Virginia noticed that the usual gang of Slytherins and Gryffindors were there two, on either side of the isle. Oh man, why is Rita Skeeter always here when I don't want her to be! Virginia cursed silently. Rita Skeeter's eagle eyes were trained on both of them, motioning her photographer.

'Madame Rosmerta!' Yvette shouted across the room, hanging her cloak on the hanger on the wall. All eyes immediately went to her and Madame Rosmerta's eyes lit up.

'Yvette!' Madame Rosmerta cried, setting down the tray she was holding and rushing forward. 'What a surprise visit!'

'Come on, get your cloak off!' Yvette hissed, nudging Virginia.

'Do I have to?' Virginia hissed back, clutching her cloak to her chest.

'Yes!' Yvette whispered, 'Madame Rosmerta!' she hugged her, then looked behind Yvette.

'I see you brought a new friend? From Beauxsbaton?'

'Uh, no, she's my friend from Hogsmeade, Ginger!' Yvette introduced.

Virginia cursed mentally and shook off her cloak. She looked around and noticed that almost everyone from the three schools were staring at her too! She had a nagging feeling in her stomach that this was not going right.

'Beautiful!' Madame Rosmerta cried, 'simply stunning!'

Virginia smiled, 'thank you.'

'Come, butterbeers free for you two.' Madame Rosmerta said, motioning them to follow her.

'I'm going to kill you Yvette.' Virginia hissed. Most of the guys were gawking at them and some even hooted and catcalled. In the dimlight, it was hard to tell that she was a redhead, it looked more like auburn. Yvette had also changed into a black halter that was tied loosely in the front. A mini skirt was wrapped around her waist and she was wearing black leather cowboy boots.

'What? You said you'd bet, remember to give me ten galleons after this.' Yvette smirked, seating herself at the counter. 'Look at all the guys, they're drooling at you!'

'Yeah, that's because I'm dressed like a hooker!' Virginia snapped.

'Here you go cutie.' A good looking guy handed their butterbeers. He winked at Virginia, 'so, your name's Ginger right?'

'Uh, yes.' Virginia replied.

'You look lovely.' He said.

'Thank you.'

'Hey, you never say I'm beautiful Dominic!' Yvette protested.

'That's because you're already as beautiful as an angel.' Dominic teased.

'He's Dominic Carnes, Madame Rosmerta's nephew, very good wine mixer. He works at a muggle bar at night.' Yvette explained.

'Nice to meet you.' Virginia said, shaking hands with him.

'Nice to meet you too.' Dominic drawled, squeezing her hand.

'Don't you even think about it you pervert!' Yvette warned.

'What?' Dominic argued, 'I didn't do anything!'

'Don't listen to him Ginger, he's a perverted jerk.' Yvette muttered.

'Yvette!' Dominic warned.

Yvette ignored him and turned to Virginia, 'so, what do you think?' she asked, her eyes gleaming.

Virginia glared at her, then smiled sweetly, 'Oh, nothing really, I guess I'm just attracting to much attention.'

'You sure are girl.' Dominic grinned, leaning forward, 'you're just hot.'

Virginia felt heat rise up her cheeks. Thank the Gods this place is so dim. She thought.

'Hey Dominic, turn that up baby!' Yvette suddenly called, spring up.

'Huh?' Dominic turned away from Virginia, to her relief.

'Come baby turn it up! That is the gym!' Yvette cried. Dominic laughed and with the flick of his wand, the music gradually turned up.

'Girl, what are you doing?' Virginia asked warily, laughing. Yvette jumped on the counter, her long legs prancing across it, leaving almost nothing to the imagination for the guys who were sitting at the counter.

'Dancing, what else!' Yvette shouted, 'is this a nun or a pub? Make some noise!'

'Shake it girl!' Hase yelled, lifting up his butterbeer.

'Wow!' Terry Boot from Ravenclaw hooted, 'nice moves!'

Yvette slid her hands down the side of her thighs, twisting her hips, pursing her lips at a Durmstrang student. She gave him a quick peck on the lips soundly, earning gasps and screams from the girls. Winking at him, she turned and walked to Virginia, 'come on up Ginger!'

Virginia opened her mouth in shock, 'No way!'

'Nah uh,' Yvette shook her head, motioning her with her finger, 'get up here!'

'Get up there Ginger!' another voice shouted from behind them. She turned and saw Felicity and Lesley clapping and catcalling, which spread through the whole pub. Madame Rosmerta was laughing so hard tears were spring from the corner of her eyes.

'I'm going to kill you.' Virginia cursed, glaring at her 'friend'.

'Nah uh,' Yvette looked at her micheviously, helping her up.

'Come on Ginger!' Dominic yelled, slapping her butt.

Virginia yelped and sprang away. Yvette grabbed her wrist and swung her to the other side of the bar, forcing her to spin in order to balance. Mind as well practice while I'm at it. Virginia thought, putting on her most seducing smile, her red wine lips adding to the effect. Although this time I'm really dressed like a slut!

'Ginger! Ginger! Ginger! Ginger!' Yvette chanted, leading the rest. Not disappointing anyone, she kicked one leg high up, arms in the air, she twisted along the long counter, her hair flinging out in elegant waves. Boldly she travelled her hands down the side of her breast to her waist, crossing her bare abdoman. She turned sideways and grinned at Yvette, who nodded with a smirk. Suddenly the both jumped off the counter, landing onto the wide isle that seperated the huge pub.

'Come on cuties!' Yvette coaxed as she walked along the tables, her hands above her head, twisting her waist at them.

'Oh yeah, don't stop Ginger!' girls from Gryffindor and Hufflepuff screamed. At the corner of her eye, she saw Draco staring at her and Harry gawking at her, while Ron just looked at her with his mouth opened wide. Dean and Seamus seemed stunned by her appearance and antics, like all the other guys.

While almost everyone were screaming and shouting, Gabrielle and a bunch of girls from Beauxsbaton scowled at Yvette. Seeing this, Yvette smirked and walked over to them. Deliberately ignoring them she grabbed Adrian's tie and pulled him to his feet.

'What are you doing Dawes?' Gabrielle seethed, clutching her fists.

'Oh, just borrowing your little fling for a few minutes, I know you wouldn't mind,' Yvette drawled. Adrian seemed willingly and he was pulled to the center of the pub. 'Yo Ginger, look what I got! A hottie!' she shouted, 'don't you agree ladies?' with that, the whole female population hooted and cried.

'Seems like a hottie to me.' Virginia eyed him. For a split second she saw Adrian's blue eye flick. Narrowing her eyes she grabbed the side of his robe and ripped it off.

'Good going Ginger!' Yvette hooted.

Smirking, Adrian grabbed both of their wrists, holding it up. Together, they danced across the wooden floor, their heels clicking to the rhythm and beat. Adrian did a rap routine, spining on his hands and the heel of his shoes.

As when the whole pub was was about to fall down from the noise and beat, the music stopped in a halt. Yvette and Virginia were back to back, arms raised. Adrian bowed, the smirk still on his face, his long hair falling across his shoulders. His tie was loosely hung on his neck and his shirt was untucked.

'Thank you thank you!' Yvette applauded, turning to Virginia. 'Louder applause for our Ginger!' she yelled, clapping at the top of her head.

'Yeow!' Lesley hooted, along with Charlie, who had come right on time to see her little performance.

'Miss Yvette Dawes!' a high-pitched voice suddenly screeched. They all turned and saw a red-faced Professor Peridot standing there. Professor Moyet and Professor McGonagal were also standing there.

'Yes Professor Peridot?' Yvette asked innocently, blinking at them.

'Dawes, I suggest that you be a little more respectful to yourself and others!' Professor Moyet said in a harsh voice, 'your character may be like this in the script, but this does not mean you should be like this in the public!'

'What did I do?' Yvette asked, cocking her head. Virginia sniffed a laugh while Adrian walked back slowly.

'You young lady, will need a lesson or two.' Professor Moyet said, staring at her hard.

'I told you this would be trouble.' Virginia smirked in satisfaction.

'Well,' Yvette smirked back at her, 'you're no better than me, Miss, Ginny Weasley!'

Virginia's mouth dropped open while everyone gasped.

'Miss Weasley!' Professor McGonagal gawked at her student who had the reputation of being the most quiet, plain and innocent girl of Hogswart. 'What are you doing, acting so outrageously in this, this suit that is only a step away from nudeness!'

'I am going to kill you!' Virginia cried, her face beet red, throwing one arm around Yvette's neck, attempting to strangle her.

'Whoops, my mistake!' Yvette laughed.

'Miss Weasley!' McGonagal shrieked.

'Uh…' Virginia looked at McGonagal, 'uh, erm… anyone butterbeer?'

End of Chapter 17

A/N: Be kind and review! Email me at virginialo@wildimagination.net if you got any questions!

No one gets the cookie! Because no one guessed it right! I'll leave the cookie for myself. I'll update one more time next Friday, then I'll have to stop it until the end of June, because my exams are coming in mid June.

Bye!