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Ginny got up the next morning and glanced around. She had forgotten to close the curtains to her bed, so all of the sunlight was shining on her now. She squinted as she got out of bed and started to get dress. As soon as she was done, she made her way down to the common room.
"Well, hello there Ginny!" greeted Colin, a little bit too cheerfully. He had turned into a quite a trouble maker during a year's time. So had his brother, Denis.
Denis peeked out from behind him. "And would you like something to eat?" grinned Denis unable to contain his happiness. They stood in front of her, blocking the way to the portrait.
"No," replied Ginny, "I'll eat downstairs. Besides. Who knows what you put in your food? It could be another one of your tricks."
Colin and Denis looked offended.
"Like we would do anything of the such. Right Denis?"
"Of course. We are innocent little angels."
Ginny snorted and then pushed past them. She walked down from Gryffindor tower and into the Great Hall. She plopped herself down at her house table and revived some porridge. Hermione, Harry, and Ron soon joined her.
"So what is my baby sis up to now? No new boyfriends, I hope."
"Ron. I have never had a boyfriend in my life and Neville must certainly does not count."
"Oh. Getting an attitude are we Ginny. I might just have to tell mum."
"Leave her alone Ron. She doesn't have a boyfriend."
Ginny smiled as Hermione stuck up for her. Her brother had a knack for always picking on her no matter what. Harry decided to keep himself out of the family talks, owing to last year when Ron smacked him for saying that Ginny didn't kiss Neville. Ginny just shook her head.
After finally finishing her breakfast, which was interrupted once or twice by Ron and Harry fighting yet again, she got up and made her way to the front door. She had Care of Magical Creatures with Hagrid and she didn't want to be late. She bounded down the stairs, not paying attention, and ran smack into Draco Malfoy.
"Well, well, well. Look at what we have here. Another Weasley."
"Hello Draco. Still the slimy git I see."
"At least my family can pay to have their own room. Unlike you."
"I have my own room. Besides, money only gets you so far in life."
"That's what all the poor people say."
"Aw. Well. Poor people always seem to be the ones with the most sense."
Draco snorted.
"Crabbe. Goyle. Come on. We don't need to waste our time here."
Draco, Crabbe, and Goyle all shoved past Ginny, never once looking back. Ginny just shook her head and made her way down to Hagrid's hut. Surprisingly, she was the first one down there. She watched as Hagrid finished getting their class ready.
"How ya doin' der, Ginny?"
"Fine Hagrid. And you?"
"I've been better. Malfoy wasn't givin ya any trouble, were he?"
"Course not. I'm a big girl and stick up for myself."
"Course ya can. I have no doubt fer that."
Ginny smiled as the rest of her class showed up. She spent the next hour learning about phoenixes. After finishing all of her classes, she made her way to the library. She had a long essay on Vertisarum for Potions and she wanted to make sure she got everything done. She wasn't at all surprised to see Hermione down there.
"Hello Herm."
"Hey Gin."
"Homework?"
"Yea. Of course. Same?"
"Yeps."
"Did you see him today?"
Ginny nodded.
"And..."
"Oh. It felt so weird. My stomach kind of flopped and me heart leapt up. It was so a strange, but wonderful feeling."
"I know how you feel."
"Do you think I should tell him?"
"I don't know. It's really up to you."
Ginny sighed. She stared blankly at the book in front of her and tried to finish her work. Hermione shook her in the shoulder.
"If it bothers you that much, maybe you should tell him."
"What if he thinks I'm a complete loser and picks on me."
"He wouldn't do that."
Ginny frowned.
"If you tell.... You know...."
Ginny and Hermione both leaned in a bit.
".... My brother that you like him then, I will too."
Hermione's cheeks turned scarlet.
"I don't know Ginny."
"Oh come on Hermione. It's only fair."
"Oh...oh alright. I will."
"Yipee!"
Ginny jumped up and then sat back down quickly, afraid she'll get in trouble.
"As soon as you tell him, I'll tell.... Yea.... You know."
"What?"
"Please Hermione."
"Oh alright. The things I do for you."
Hermione shook her head and got back to work. Ginny smiled as she forgot about her work and planned on how she was going to explain her feelings.
Author's Note: Wow. I wasn't expecting to write this chapter so quickly. It just sorta came out. I hate when I write like that though. It annoys me cos I usually hate it when I read it over. Oh well. Read and please review. Even if it is a flame. Puh-lease.
