Thanks to the following people for reviewing.

Moine - I understand what you are saying, but for my first fan fiction, I wanted my characters this way. For my second fan fiction (if there is a second), I will make my characters as J.K. Rowling has 'designed' them to be. The beginning was quick because I wanted to get straight to the point. I didn't have much time to plot it out, I just typed it up quickly. You said to make the 'love' realistic, however, nowhere did I mention that they were in love. I also never said that you don't have the right to review, because everyone does. All I was saying is that if you do review, please give me CONSTRUCTIVE criticism, and not criticism which has no point to it, which I can do without. Thanks for your comments.

crazygurlhyper13 - You said that it could be a bit more graphic... how so? Thanks for your review, and by the way, I can't delete signed reviews, only anonymous ones. I don't plan on deleting any reviews because that would be a bit rude, so I'll just leave it be.

some1- Awww, thanks. I'm glad you like my story!

constructive criticism - I read your review of her story, thanks.

cool brat - Hi! Well, I try to update when I can, and that is after I am in the mood to actually sit down and write! I'm glad you like my story... continue to read and review! Thanks.

Hippogriff11 - I'm glad you like my story so much! You'll just have to wait and see what happens!

Sunshine Stargirl - Short and sweet... but very much appreciated.

Bakazhu - WOW! *Stands up and claps yet again.* Thank you! Everything you have mentioned in your review is the point that I want to get across to everyone!

Dancingurl220 - Well well well, look who it is! ::Clears throat:: Attention! Everyone, this is Floogle, Floogle this is everyone... UNAS!

Uglinessrox55 - I don't update quickly enough? Ok, next time I'll be sure to take my time...

Rhiannon - Thank you so much. Your review really meant a lot to me.

Mary Sue Hunter - FINALLY!!! Being semi-nice is all that I ask. Please read the above review and you will see why I made this fanfiction the way I did. The review you gave this time is one which I really appreciate, so thank you for the constructive criticism. However, I do NOT have childish antics, and characterization is a simple word, although it may be long. You talk to me as if I am 10 years old or something. I CAN spell 'characterization' and I DO know what it means, so for the comment "You can learn it child," just back off. Other than that, I appreciate your review.

Elani - You didn't review, but I read a review that you made about my story on Mary Sue's fan fiction. It said: "However I totally agree with you that some people cannot write these stories. They are horrific. I agree totally with you over the story, 'Unexpected Happenings. ' It's bad." Well you know what? I seriously don't care anymore. You can think all you want about my story, but you don't need to go around posting trash about it.

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Chapter 24: Surprise, Surprise

Ginny knocked again on the door to Draco's room. She was about to pull out her wand and say 'Alohomora,' when she heard something from inside the dormitory. It was a soft mumbling noise. Ginny couldn't quite make out what the person - or whatever it was - was saying. She leaned forward and put her ear softly against the door. She could make out a female and male voice.

'What's going on?' Ginny thought. She listened for several minutes.

"Draco... come on... forget her... you know you want me..."

Ginny heard enough. She whipped out her wand and yelled, "ALOHOMORA!" She burst into the room to find Pansy Parkinson trying to seduce Draco.

"Ginny! It's not what it looks like!" Draco exclaimed.

"I know, Draco, I know," Ginny said. "Now YOU," she said, turning to Pansy. "Get OFF of MY boyfriend! NOW!"

"YOUR boyfriend? You wish! He wouldn't want YOU!" Pansy spat.

"For the second time, he is MY boyfriend. Honestly, are you THAT slow? Of course he wants me! Don't start bitching at me because Draco is my boyfriend, while you couldn't even attract Neville," Ginny spat back.

"Whatever! Drakie, tell this WEASEL that she is hallucinating, and that she could NEVER have you."

"Back off, Parkinson. Her name is Ginny, not Weasel, and she IS my girlfriend. You, on the other hand, will never be," Draco said, walking toward where Ginny stood near the door, and put his arm around her.

Pansy glared at Ginny, and Ginny glared back.

"You know you can leave now," Ginny said to Pansy after a few moments.

"Bugger off. This is NOT over! Mark my words!" Pansy shouted at Ginny. She turned to leave, but before she walked out of the door, she kissed Draco on the cheek. She leaned forward and whispered loud enough for both Draco and Ginny to hear, "meet me in my room tonight when you are through with this pathetic Weasley."

Ginny heard this and hexed Pansy. "DON'T you dare EVER kiss MY boyfriend, or go anywhere NEAR him, for that matter!" she yelled at her, and slammed the door on her face.

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"What was Pansy even doing here over Christmas holidays?" Ginny asked.

"'I couldn't stand another moment away from you DRAKIE,'" Draco mocked Pansy in her high pitched voice, making both of them laugh.

"She is SO pathetic!" Ginny managed to say between her giggles.

"Tell me about it!" Draco said after he had finished laughing.

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Draco and Ginny talked for ten minutes or so about Christmas and the holiday season. They were suddenly interrupted by a large black eagle tapping on the window pane of the dormitory.

"What in the world?" Ginny whispered.

"It's Father's eagle," Draco replied to Ginny's shocked comment as he got up from the bed in which they sat. He walked toward the window and opened it, allowing the eagle to swoop into the room. Draco untied the parchment attached to its leg, and the eagle flew out. Draco watched as the eagle spread it's wings and soared up through the cool, dark sky. He closed the window and unraveled the parchment.

"What does it say?" Ginny asked.

Draco read the letter quickly, and after a moment said, "My mother just wanted to say 'Merry Christmas.'"

"That's sweet of her."

"Yeah," Draco replied. "Did it tell you that you look beautiful tonight?"

Ginny blushed and said, "Thank you."

"You really do look wonderful."

Ginny blushed a darker shade of pink. "You, too."

They sat in a comfortable silence for a few moments. Ginny suddenly said, "Oh! I forgot, I have something for you."

She walked out into the hall to retrieve the gift that she had brought along with her. She looked to her left and to her right, but her gift was no where to be found. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she saw a shimmer of silver and green. She turned around to face the direction in which she saw it coming from.

"Pansy," Ginny muttered under her breath.

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Please review. Tell me what you think of the story so far, what you would like to see happening in future chapters, and any criticism regarding anything that you have found in my story that you would like to see changed or improved. Thanks so much!