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A misleading Appearance

            I had Quidditch practice this afternoon.  Due to some teacher's meeting we had half a day.  The last three classes off.  This was especially nice since I had divination and double DADA.  Now, I use to love DADA but the new teacher is such a drag!!  We only do small things.  He treats us like we are babies!  I wish Luptin would come back.  He was such a great teacher.  Every lesson was so exciting.

            You know, I think I am more upset about Pansy today than I was yesterday!  I think I was in some sort of shock or maybe it was the fact that Draco had actually saved me that kind of put the thought that I was almost KILLED in the back of my mind long enough for me to do my homework.  I don't know.  Is there something wrong with me?  I mean who puts the thought that they were almost killed in pause just because they are in love with the hero!?  I shook my head.  Yes, there is something tremendously wrong with me.  I totally need this Quidditch practice to get my anger and totally confusion out of me.  But, you know what really spins my head in circles?  It's what Pansy had said.  "I see the way he looks at you" What did that mean?  That Draco liked me or did Pansy mistake our friendship for something more?  The only down part is that Harry will be there too.  I'll just have to hope that he won't try anything.  I have to stay as far away from him as possible.  I do not; I repeat do not want to go to the ball with him!  Because, if he thinks that I am going to go with him after he ignored me and didn't even know I existed since I was eleven then he has another thing coming!  Let me tell you Mr. Harry Potter, I don't THINK so!      

            I made my way down to the pitch.  It was a little windy out, but the sun was shinning and it felt so warm on my skin.  I hopped onto my broom.  I felt so free as I soared higher and higher, each problem falling off until all I had was the wonderful feeling of the broom in my hands.  I was flying away from everything and nothing could catch me.  I was alone with only one worry:  How high could I go?  That was, until, the heaviest weight came crashing back to me.  Literally.  Harry had hit into me when he wasn't looking.  Well, there goes my happiness.  And everything came back.  As if they were at the end of the leash that was attached to me.  So, I could never make them go away!  I glared at Harry.  He hadn't hurt me, just simply ruined my day.  And so, I decided that I was not in a very good mood.

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            I watched Potter, that idiot, fly right into Ginny.  How incredibly stupid of him.  She looked like she was ready to kill right there in then.  But, instead she took a couple breathes and flew the other direction in search of a Quaffle.  Someone passed it to her and she violently chucked it into the goals almost knocking Ron off his broom.  She smiled as he disparately tried to get back onto his broom and when he did Ginny was already at the other side of the field.  She was on fire.  She must be taking her anger out on Quidditch.  I feel sorry for the players, except Potter.  I am sure he deserves whatever she does to him.      I left the stadium.  I was supposed to be spying for my team, but I already know there tactics by heart.  I was just watching Ginny.  But, at the rate she is going I would rather pass the opportunity of seeing half the Gryffindor team bloody and at least one bone broken.  As tempting as it is to see Potter get beaten up by Ginny, I have Transfiguration homework to get done. 

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            Practice did wonders for my mood.  I rather liked the way everyone dodged to get out of my way and coward every time I went by.  It was priceless.  After practice I left the team to moan and groan about me.  I didn't need to hear it.  And I didn't care.  They could talk about me all they wanted.  They didn't really matter to me anymore.  Heck, I wish I could play for Slytherin.  I think they are really my home.  Nothing compares to it.  At least when someone doesn't like you they tell you.  But, in Gryffindor they pretend to like you.  So, you think you have friends but, they are really not your friends.  And they take every opportunity they get to leave you behind.  Sounds familiar doesn't it?  My whole life in Gryffindor is a lie.  My whole life at Slytherin is the truth!  Who ever said Slytherin was bad?  It really is pitiful the way Gryffindors think of themselves as people who are caring and nice.  I really don't think so.  I found myself in front of the Slytherin Common room and I thought suddenly that Slytherin is the real world.  When someone doesn't like you in the real world, they are not going to just let it go and let you tag along.  They are going to tell it to you in your face.  Gryffindor is a dream that you eventually have to wake up from.  But, Slytherin is the world you will have to face.  The conflicts you will have growing up are right here in front of you.  This way when you have to look life in it's ugly face you are prepared.  And that is why Slytherin is reality.  You can't live in a dream your whole life.  Even if you have to wake up to a nightmare.

            I was looking for Draco in the common room when I spotted him at a nearby table.  I had to ask him if he wanted to go to the library with me.  I needed some help on my potion's essay even though I am in advanced.  I walked up to him.  He was reading a book.  I taped him lightly on the shoulder.  "What is it, Virginia?"  He hadn't even looked up from the book he was reading. 

            "How did you know it was me?"  I asked curiously.  He looked up from his book and raised an eyebrow at me.

            "Because you are the only one who would dare tap me on the shoulder."  I started to laugh.  He wasn't that scary was he? 

            "Well, I just wanted to ask you if you wanted to go to the library with me.  I need some help on the potions homework."  He nodded.  I waited outside his room while he gathered what he needed.  Once he was done we walked to the library.  We took a small table toward the back.  Draco practically did my homework for me!  So, in return, I helped him with this herbology homework.  As I was explaining the harvesting of the Filly plant, used to heal wounds, I felt a now familiar pair of eyes on my back.  I turned around slowly expecting to see Harry, but instead I saw Pansy fierce and glaring.  I turned around quickly hoping she didn't notice.  I turned back to Draco and moved closer.  "So, the Filly Plant can't be removed in the daylig…" 

            "Draco", I whispered.  He must have sensed my urgency.

            "What", he said in the same low whisper.

            "I don't want you to turn around yet but, Pansy is standing behind the bookshelves and is staring at me."  I knew I sounded scared, well, I was.

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I stiffened.  Again?  Didn't I warn her?  I looked over at Ginny.  She was very pale and she looked terrified.  I had an idea.  I looked over my shoulder.  Pansy was staring intensely at Ginny.  She wasn't even looking at me.  So I quietly made my way to the bookcase Pansy was hiding behind.  It had only one open end and the other side was up against a wall.  Perfect! I had her cornered.  I stood behind her.  "I thought I told you to stay away!"  She jumped and gasped an expression of pure fear plastered to her forehead. 

            "I j-just w-w-wanted…"

I interrupted her useless babble.  I new she was lying.  "Save it for someone who cares!"  I put up my hand to stop her from speaking.  "I want you get out and leave the library, this is your last, and I mean last chance.  If you do this again you do not want to know what I will do to you.  I would advise you to listen to that.  My patience is wearing thin with you.  And now, I can see who you really are.  Since you can't fool me I don't think you'll be able to fool anybody else.  So, when you wake up tomorrow and realize you have no friends and nobody likes you, all you can do is blame yourself."  I pointed to the door and she left silently. 

I walked back to Ginny.  She was calmer now.  I smiled at her.  She smiled back.  "Thanks again, Draco.  I don't know what I would do without you!"  I laughed. 

"Hey, it's fine.  I don't mind saving you.  Now let's get back to helping me with my homework. Ok?"  She nodded and continued to explain to me what the Filly Plant was good for.  I listened and every so often glanced at her beautiful face.  She looked gorgeous when she was thinking hard and even better when she smiled.  I would take her teaching me over all the teachers in the school any day.  When she was done I asked her, "Hey, do you want me to go get my laptop?"

"Sure, but I thought you didn't want anybody to know about it.  Why would you take it to a public place like the library?"

I smiled, "Well, first of all do see anybody here who would look like they would go tell my father?  And second of all, nobody comes to this table.  It's all the way in the back and has terrible lighting!  And look at the table!  Anymore weight and it will fall over!  Believe me, if I didn't think it was safe, I wouldn't take it out!"

"Okay, okay!  I got you!  I don't need a whole speech!  One reason was enough!  Go get your laptop!  I will be waiting right here for you to come back!" 

"Ok.  Be right back!"  With that I jogged out of the library to the common room. 

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            I was playing with my quill in my hands waiting for Draco to come back, when I heard someone sit in Draco's empty chair.  I turned around expecting to see Draco but, instead I was face to face with dull, jade eyes.  Harry.  I immediately felt uncomfortable.  I moved away a little bit, not wanting to be too close to him.  "Oh, hi, Harry, what do you want?" 

            "Oh, uh, I just wanted to see how being in Slytherin was like.  And are you having fun?  And why are you hanging out with Malfoy?"  The question surprised me.  Did Harry actually noticing?

            "Nothing we are just, um, friends.  Why?" I answered ignoring the two previous questions.

            "Oh, well, because I don't think it is a really good idea for you to..,"

            I cut him off yelling, "Since when do you care?  Because I am not following you around anymore?  Because you just realized that I am not there as a back up in case nobody wants to go the ball with you?  That I am not your love sick puppy anymore following you everywhere?  Well, I am over you…"  He cut me off with a kiss.  I can't believe he is doing this to me!  Just then I heard a voice, "Gin…"   Then and icy voice, "How could you."  It was a statement not a question and then I heard him leave, just as I pushed Harry off of me. 

            I slapped him as hard as I could across the face, "What the hell is the matter with you?"  I exited the library leaving a stunned Harry to find an angry Draco.

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            That little bitch.  I can't believe she was playing me.  I am so stupid!  I see her plan crystal clear now.  Get Draco to like you, get secrets, and tell Potter and Ron.  She never really cared about me.  I could just see them all laughing over my misfortunes, the deatheater Draco telling his secrets to a little Weasley.   I was just a tool in her plan.  Nothing more.  And I let her see past my mask, my cold exterior.  Ohh, she is such a good actor.  I actually believed that she cared!  I thought I saw hope and caring in her eyes, but I guess all I saw was the reflection of mine.  It was all apart of her plan.  Father was right- to show love is to show weakness and to show care is to show stupidness.  Well, I have my own plan now.  I will make the rest of her stay at Slytherin hell.  She better be on the look out because if Pansy attacks her again I won't be there to stop her. 

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            I ran down the halls as quick as I could to find Draco.  He was way too quick and I just gave up because he was no where, like he just vanished.  I am so mad at Harry.  Draco will probably never speak to me again.  I have to find him.  I have to try not to cry.  Crying will get me no where.  I held back the tears and entered the common room.  I knocked on Draco's door.  No answer.  I knocked one more time.  Still no answer.  So, I went into my room to see if he was on the balcony.  He was not there.  My face fell.  I needed to find him.  I have to talk to him because if I don't my heart will break.  I love him and I don't think I could bare it, if he didn't love me too. 

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            It was dinner time and I made my way to the Great Hall.  I was filled with hope when I saw him sitting at the Slytherin table.   He looked up as if feeling my presence, but only smirked.  As I walked by to take my seat at the other end of the table (my usual seat next to Draco taken up by Pansy!) he laughed and pointed at me with the other Slytherins.  I sat by myself all the way at the other end.  But, I could still hear what he was saying.  Katie wasn't there because she was sick with a bug and was currently eating in the hospital wing.  "Hey, Weasel, did you find those robes in the dump or what?"  It was Draco.  I flinched at the name.  He laughed evilly.  Even though my robes were brand new I still felt hurt.  This is how it used to be.  But, I don't want it to be this way!  I liked the way we were.  Being friends with Draco was the best thing that ever happened to me!  I care about him so much.  I am planning to go to the ball with him.  My, life, for once, is perfect.  When I am with Malfoy it suddenly doesn't matter if I am rich or poor.  It doesn't matter that I'm a Weasley and he is a Malfoy.  We are just two people in a world.  Together.  I couldn't bare it if he took that away from me.  So, for the rest of dinner I dealt with the rudeness and mockery.  If I just got through dinner then maybe I could just follow him out and talk with him.  I hope he listens.

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            He got up and left the hall five minutes before it was over.  I quietly and silently followed.  We went through many halls and finally were outside.  He began walking towards Hagrid's hut.  He still had a garden filled with all sorts of vegetables.  But, I was in no mood to enjoy looking at a garden like I always do.  I was too worried about what Draco was doing.  Did he know I was following him?  What would he do once he found out?  The thought sent a chill down my spine.  Although we were friends I hadn't forgotten what he was capable of.  The question I had asked earlier was hanging in the air: Was really that scary.  He kept walking and suddenly stopped at the edge of the forest.  "Why are you following me, Weasley?" he asked viciously.  He hadn't even turned around to look at me.  I was startled at first but then I gained back my courage. 

            "Draco, what you saw in the library toda..."  He sharply turned around to face me. 

            "What I saw in the library today was a wake up call.  I can't believe I fell into your trap."  I was confused.

"What trap?"

"Oh, don't play dumb with me!  Your whole plan.  I see it crystal clear now.  Get Draco to like you then get his secrets.  Tell Potter, your boy friend!"

"Harry is not my boyfriend!"  I said defensively.  "I have no idea what you are talking about!" I said hotly. 

"Damn, Ginny, you almost had me fooled.  You almost had me believing that you cared.  You're a great actor did anyone ever tell you that?  Why don't you leave me alone?  I don't want to see you anymore.  Maybe Potter wants you.  You two looked pretty close in the library."  The tears that had been threatening to come out all afternoon finally came.  Hot tears spilled out onto my face. 

"I don't want Harry!  Damn it Draco!  I want you!  I am in love with you.  I don't love Harry or- or anybody else.  You, Draco, you."  I turned away from him and stared to run away.  But, he put his hand on my arm and, though I tried with all my strength I could not pull away.  So I faced him, tear streaked face and all.  His eyes, this time, were soft.  A warm silver.  And ever so slowly he brought his mouth down on mine.  He was sweet and gentle.  I wanted more. I slid my arms around his neck, pushing him into me.  I kissed him back.  The kiss grew more intense until; finally, we had to break for air.  He pulled away only a few inches. 

He looked me straight in the eyes and whispered, "I love you too."  I smiled and jumped into his arms!  He spun me around and put me gently back on the ground.  We walked hand and hand all the way to the Slytherin Common Room.  A totally new appearance.  A Gryffindor and a Slytherin.  A Weasley and a Malfoy.  Together.  This was going to be an interesting rest of year!

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