[Ginny's POV]

"Dear Journal,

Last night was scary. Not like, "Oh my god, Death Eaters are attacking my house!" scary but like, "I just caught Snape and McGonagall snogging in the Potions dungeon!" scary. You know, freaky scary. I can't believe Malfoy apologized. He actually said he was sorry. Oh lord, this year is turning out to be very strange, and it hasn't even hit Halloween yet!



Halloween. The Halloween Ball. Colin and I agreed that if we don't get dates by the day before the ball, we'll go together. As friends. Nothing more. Neville's asked me but I know Parvarti is just dying for him to ask her, so I refused and just gave him a little nudge in the right direction.

Malfoy asked me to the ball. Yeah, I know. Freak scary again. I told him no. I mean, he's my brother's arch-nemesis and although, he is hot, yes, diary, I admit, he is very good looking, he's just probably going to play a joke on me. Sad, but true.

-Ginny"

I sighed and closed my diary. 6:00. Time for dinner. I changed from my school things and into casual clothes, jean kapris and a green tank top with the words 'I am nobody. Nobody is perfect. Therefore, I am perfect.' I love that shirt. Bill bought it for me last year!

I brushed my hair and waved my wand around my blazing red hair. Instantly french braids! Mum found the spell in one of her dozens of beauty care books. Thanks mum! I pulled on my trainers and looked in the mirror. "Looking good!" my reflection replied.

I made my way to the Great Hall and sat down next to Colin. We waited for the golden platters to fill with delicious food. Instead, the torches were blown out and a bright spotlight shone on me. To my horror and complete embarassment, Draco Malfoy, came sauntering through the Hall doors, a white lily in hand, singing.

When the song finally ended, I was blushing so hard. The Great Hall was silent as Draco handed me the beautiful flower. On instinct, I smelled it. He smiled. "I picked it myself and checked if there were any insects living in it." he whispered. Than he went on one knee. Now I felt like running out of here, but my legs seemed to be made of lead at the moment. I couldn't move.

"Once again, Malfoy, no!" I jumped up, relieved my legs were working, dropped the lily, and ran out of the Great Hall. The last thing I saw as I passed through the doors was the crestfallen face of everybodys enemie, Draco Malfoy.

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[Draco's POV]

I slumped down in the once occupied seat. I just serenaded her for Merlin's sake! Not to mention I humiliated myself in front of the entire school. I growled.

I barely saw Creevey run after his friend, his precious camera hanging around his neck when Ron Weasley walked up to me, sniggering, hand out. Potter was pointing at me and laughing and the Great Hall joined in. I guess the rule is, if Harry Potter laughs, so do you.

"Pay up." Weasley said. I sneered.

"I still have a day left, Weasel." I began my way to the Slytherin table but Pansy Parkinson got in the way. She looked pissed.

"Draaco!" she whined. God, that annoying eerie voice! "You never sing to me!" I glared.

"That's because I hate you." I replied, pushing her out of my way.

"Humph!" she cried. "I have a bone to pick with that Weasley!" And she left too. Ah, freedom.

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[Ginny's POV]

"Colin! He's so bloody annoying!" I whined. "First it was just us two when he asked, now in front of the school? I have never been so embarassed in my life!" Colin patted my back.

"I know, Gin. Malfoy's scum." he told me. I laughed.

"What'll he do next? Send a blimp to write it in the sky? I can see it now "WEASLEY, GO TO THE BALL WITH ME!"" I replied.

"You won't be going anywhere." Pansy Parkinson said, rounding the corner. She sneered than attacked. First it was a weak punch to the stomach. It reminded me of Percy's when he got ticked off. But then, the Slytherin began using her nails, teeth, and even Colin's camera! She pulled it off his head and whacked me with it, making it break. As I fought the blonde off, I heard Colin crying 'My precious..." Hello, Col? Can't you see I need help?

Eventually Colin realized there was a fight still going on and he stunned Pansy. I fell back, breathing hard. "Took you long enough." I said.

A few minutes later, Snape walked into the hall and ordered us to the infirmary. I got a detention for fighting. Pansy got 10 points from Slytherin for fighting, but 20 points for good fighting, and Colin, well, he got 20 points from Gryffindor for not stopping me from attacking Pansy. As if I would even look at that pugface!

I've decided I really hate Snape.

[A/N: So.. what do you think? Next chapter: Draco and Ginny in detention with Hagrid. What shall they do? Review to find out!]