(A/N: Still haven't come up with a title yet, but the plots are coming
now!!!!)
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Chapter Three:
"Alright," Ginny started. Everyone was in Ginny's room, which was of considerable size. Serena and Mike were both sitting on the bed while Maria, Ginny and Collin were sitting at a small table. Draco was leaning against the wall, examining his nails. "I've made a list of things we need to get done in the next week." Ginny passed out small pamphlets of papers to everyone in the group, then looked at Draco to see if he approved of her organizational skills. He didn't even feign interest. "Right then, for tomorrow I hope everything will go as follows. Serena can stay here and work on the manuscript and perhaps get into the church to view the originals. The rest of us will go into Kileny to research the surrounding area, maybe find some local myths and legends, see if we can't find some more ancient manuscripts. We'll come back around noon, compare notes, then head over to the longstone. I've talked to someone from the Muggle Relations Department and they said I couldn't get my permit until Wednesday, so we won't be able to do the actually digging until then, but I want you guys to see this thing up close. Oh, and Collin, bring your camera."
"Will do!" Collin winked.
"And one more thing. I want you guys to not mention anything about our research. If someone asks what we're doing, make something up. Keep your notes locked away, or better yet hand them in to me at the end of the day. I'll keep them in my trunk." Everyone looked at Ginny questioningly, but they knew she would never tell them to do something without a reason. "Tomorrow will be as scheduled and I know research is sometimes a little boring, but it's a necessary evil. Now, off you go."
Ginny watched as everyone filtered out of her room. She wasn't aware of Draco's presence until the last person left. He was still standing by the wall, only now his gaze was intent upon her.
"What is it?" Ginny asked.
"Lock your notes away?" He asked in disbelief. "What, afraid the locals will figure out you're a witch and burn you at the longstone?"
Ginny narrowed her eyes at him, but immediately regained her composure. "I do not think it concerns you, and my team trusts me."
"Well, I was sent here to know everything about your work, so if you don't mind I'd like to see your notes."
Ginny couldn't be sure if he were serious. He didn't look like the kind of guy who liked to read archeological notes before bed. She tried showing her parents and friends her work before, but they easily grew bored with it. She looked from her trunk where she kept her notes, then back up to him.
"I suppose I have to."
"You suppose right."
Walking to her trunk Ginny opened it up before making sure her body blocked the secret catch and counter curses from Draco's view and ears. She dug out all her papers and binders and photos then placed them all on the table. "Happy reading!"
~*~*~
When the next morning came Ginny awoke with a start. She'd been having a really weird dream. A shadowy figure was chasing her, only she saw the scene from above, like she was floating ten feet above herself. Trying to shake away the feeling the dream had given her, she remembered about the happenings of last night. Draco had taken her notes, then dissaparated.
"And if he doesn't show up today-" Ginny gritted her teeth.
By the time she got ready and down the stairs, breakfast was being served. Slowly the whole team entered the dining area and began to eat. Small talk floated among the team, but everyone was excited about starting the days work. The whole team was rarely together in one place, besides at the School. Ginny was always off somewhere or other, and the others were always at different libraries researching, or cataloguing previous finds.
The team said goodbye to Serena, who went back up to her room to work a little more on the manuscripts. Ginny led the others out the door and down the road to the bus stop that would take them to Kilney. The air was cool and had the smell of moist grass. Ginny loved Ireland, and everything about it. It was rich in history and myths and legends abounded. She still had some family here, though they lived further south, and they were too distant of relations to call upon without warning or introduction from a closer relative.
"So what have you been doing here, Gin, before you called us?" Mark asked as they waited for the bus.
"I've been going to the site and took notes. I got a survey of the land, and drew some sketches that struck me as important. I must admit I've sort of been on vacation, but now it's down to business."
"I hope Malfoy won't be following us the whole time." Collin said, fidgeting with his camera.
"I don't know, I haven't quite figured him out yet." Ginny replied.
"What do you mean?" The question came from Maria.
"Well," Ginny paused. "I don't understand why him of all people would be on the Representative Committee for the Financial Department. It doesn't make sense. And," Ginny paused for effect, "he took my notes last night, saying he had a right to see them, then just dissaprated. If he doesn't return them I'll hunt him down and-and-do something bad."
As the others laughed, the bus pulled up. They got on it, then were headed off towards Kilney. The countryside was beautiful, emerald green fields with ancient stone walls slithering over them. A few herds of cattle and sheep were seen, and then they came into the city. They were dropped off right in front of the library they had wanted to go to and as soon as they entered they all began searching for books that would help them.
"So what is it exactly you're searching for?" Collin asked Ginny, who was flipping through some ancient looking tomes.
Ginny's eyes never left the pages as she responded, "You'll only laugh."
Collin smiled at Ginny, watching a loose strand of hair fall from behind her ear and into her face. She pushed the hair back, then flipped the page.
"Try me." Collin said.
Ginny looked up and examined his eyes and once she was satisfied she said, "You've heard of fairy tales, right? Stories that have been passed down from generation to generation and then along the last century edited for mere childrens' stories? Well, I'm sort of out to prove they were once real."
"Real? How?"
"I believe that fairy tales derived from myths and legends which themselves derived from true historic accounts. I'm especially fascinated with the Celtic myths and legends and that of the Tuatha de Danaan. They were said to be the children of gods and goddesses, half gods/goddesses themselves. They ruled Ireland for a long time and then an outside influence pushed them into hiding in the hills and under the waves of the ocean."
"And you think that's real?" Collin almost began to laugh, but then saw the look in Ginny's eyes. "Well, think of it, if it's real, shouldn't there be some remnants of them?"
"That's what I'm trying to find. I believe these longstones and stone circles have some connection between their world and ours. I don't know if I hit the bulls eye, but I know I'm close. I just need a few more clues, the final key."
Ginny began looking through the books again.
"And what happens when you do find the key?"
Ginny stopped. What would she do? She'd never gotten that far, really. What if she did find a way into their world?
~*~*~
Draco Malfoy really did hate Muggles and this library was full of them. All he wanted to do was find Ginny, check up on her, see what she was doing, then leave. But at this rate it'd take him hours to find her. The library was huge and it was filled with people, half of them with red hair. Draco's annoyed expression kept the library from asking if he needed help which suited Draco just fine. He was looking from face to face until he finally spotted one he recognized.
"Marcia, yeah?" Draco asked the girl he had seen with Ginny the other day.
"Maria." She smiled, taking in his appearance which was very pleasing to the eye, except for that bored annoyed look.
"Right, well where's Ginny, I need to speak with her."
"I believe she's over here." Maria grabbed the books she was looking through, then walked through the many tables and chairs to the back of the library.
"Have you ever been to an archeological dig before?" Maria asked to strike up conversation.
"No, I have not had that pleasure." His voice leaked with sarcasm.
"This one plans on being very exciting. You should consider yourself lucky."
"I'll make note of that, thank you."
"Ah, there she is, with Collin." She said. "They used to be a couple before they split up a few months ago.
Draco looked across the room and saw Ginny leaning over a table pointing to the inside of a book. Collin was leaning across the table to look at the book as well, and suddenly Ginny looked up and smiled widely. She looked back at the book and a few seconds later Collin grabbed a lock of Ginny's hair between his forefinger and thumb. Ginny looked up again and began to laugh.
"She really knows her stuff." Maria said, breaking Draco's concentration.
"What?"
"Ginny, she knows a lot about her field. Ancient myths and legends, zeroing in on the Celtics. I don't know anyone her age as well versed in their field as Ginny is in hers." Maria paused, "I was thinking of coming back into town later this evening. They have this disco here that I hear plays excellent music. I wouldn't be at all opposed if you would like to join me."
"Not tonight, thank you." Draco took leave of Maria and headed for Ginny.
"Making much progress?" Draco asked as he stepped up to the two of them.
Collin looked up with a bit of anger in his eyes and Ginny looked up with embarrassment.
"Do you have my notes?" Ginny asked, trying desperately to keep her face going from pink to bright red.
"Here they are." Draco reached into his pocket and pulled something out and showed it to Ginny.
"What? You SHRUNK my notes?"
Collin looked quickly around, hoping no one was paying attention to Ginny's outburst, but nearly everyone in their vicinity was turned towards them.
"Look, you can easily restore them." Draco was also looking around, though caring little of what the Muggles thought.
"Draco, in case you haven't noticed, we're in front of Muggles. I can't just restore my notes in front of them!" Ginny waved her hand, indicating the people that were now so obviously staring.
"Ginny, calm down. Take the notes and let's go out for a while." Collin pulled back Ginny's chair so she could stand up.
Ginny grabbed the notes from Draco's hands, then was led out of the library by Collin.
"What did I do?" Draco asked.
"I hope you're not going to count that against us." Maria said.
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Chapter Three:
"Alright," Ginny started. Everyone was in Ginny's room, which was of considerable size. Serena and Mike were both sitting on the bed while Maria, Ginny and Collin were sitting at a small table. Draco was leaning against the wall, examining his nails. "I've made a list of things we need to get done in the next week." Ginny passed out small pamphlets of papers to everyone in the group, then looked at Draco to see if he approved of her organizational skills. He didn't even feign interest. "Right then, for tomorrow I hope everything will go as follows. Serena can stay here and work on the manuscript and perhaps get into the church to view the originals. The rest of us will go into Kileny to research the surrounding area, maybe find some local myths and legends, see if we can't find some more ancient manuscripts. We'll come back around noon, compare notes, then head over to the longstone. I've talked to someone from the Muggle Relations Department and they said I couldn't get my permit until Wednesday, so we won't be able to do the actually digging until then, but I want you guys to see this thing up close. Oh, and Collin, bring your camera."
"Will do!" Collin winked.
"And one more thing. I want you guys to not mention anything about our research. If someone asks what we're doing, make something up. Keep your notes locked away, or better yet hand them in to me at the end of the day. I'll keep them in my trunk." Everyone looked at Ginny questioningly, but they knew she would never tell them to do something without a reason. "Tomorrow will be as scheduled and I know research is sometimes a little boring, but it's a necessary evil. Now, off you go."
Ginny watched as everyone filtered out of her room. She wasn't aware of Draco's presence until the last person left. He was still standing by the wall, only now his gaze was intent upon her.
"What is it?" Ginny asked.
"Lock your notes away?" He asked in disbelief. "What, afraid the locals will figure out you're a witch and burn you at the longstone?"
Ginny narrowed her eyes at him, but immediately regained her composure. "I do not think it concerns you, and my team trusts me."
"Well, I was sent here to know everything about your work, so if you don't mind I'd like to see your notes."
Ginny couldn't be sure if he were serious. He didn't look like the kind of guy who liked to read archeological notes before bed. She tried showing her parents and friends her work before, but they easily grew bored with it. She looked from her trunk where she kept her notes, then back up to him.
"I suppose I have to."
"You suppose right."
Walking to her trunk Ginny opened it up before making sure her body blocked the secret catch and counter curses from Draco's view and ears. She dug out all her papers and binders and photos then placed them all on the table. "Happy reading!"
~*~*~
When the next morning came Ginny awoke with a start. She'd been having a really weird dream. A shadowy figure was chasing her, only she saw the scene from above, like she was floating ten feet above herself. Trying to shake away the feeling the dream had given her, she remembered about the happenings of last night. Draco had taken her notes, then dissaparated.
"And if he doesn't show up today-" Ginny gritted her teeth.
By the time she got ready and down the stairs, breakfast was being served. Slowly the whole team entered the dining area and began to eat. Small talk floated among the team, but everyone was excited about starting the days work. The whole team was rarely together in one place, besides at the School. Ginny was always off somewhere or other, and the others were always at different libraries researching, or cataloguing previous finds.
The team said goodbye to Serena, who went back up to her room to work a little more on the manuscripts. Ginny led the others out the door and down the road to the bus stop that would take them to Kilney. The air was cool and had the smell of moist grass. Ginny loved Ireland, and everything about it. It was rich in history and myths and legends abounded. She still had some family here, though they lived further south, and they were too distant of relations to call upon without warning or introduction from a closer relative.
"So what have you been doing here, Gin, before you called us?" Mark asked as they waited for the bus.
"I've been going to the site and took notes. I got a survey of the land, and drew some sketches that struck me as important. I must admit I've sort of been on vacation, but now it's down to business."
"I hope Malfoy won't be following us the whole time." Collin said, fidgeting with his camera.
"I don't know, I haven't quite figured him out yet." Ginny replied.
"What do you mean?" The question came from Maria.
"Well," Ginny paused. "I don't understand why him of all people would be on the Representative Committee for the Financial Department. It doesn't make sense. And," Ginny paused for effect, "he took my notes last night, saying he had a right to see them, then just dissaprated. If he doesn't return them I'll hunt him down and-and-do something bad."
As the others laughed, the bus pulled up. They got on it, then were headed off towards Kilney. The countryside was beautiful, emerald green fields with ancient stone walls slithering over them. A few herds of cattle and sheep were seen, and then they came into the city. They were dropped off right in front of the library they had wanted to go to and as soon as they entered they all began searching for books that would help them.
"So what is it exactly you're searching for?" Collin asked Ginny, who was flipping through some ancient looking tomes.
Ginny's eyes never left the pages as she responded, "You'll only laugh."
Collin smiled at Ginny, watching a loose strand of hair fall from behind her ear and into her face. She pushed the hair back, then flipped the page.
"Try me." Collin said.
Ginny looked up and examined his eyes and once she was satisfied she said, "You've heard of fairy tales, right? Stories that have been passed down from generation to generation and then along the last century edited for mere childrens' stories? Well, I'm sort of out to prove they were once real."
"Real? How?"
"I believe that fairy tales derived from myths and legends which themselves derived from true historic accounts. I'm especially fascinated with the Celtic myths and legends and that of the Tuatha de Danaan. They were said to be the children of gods and goddesses, half gods/goddesses themselves. They ruled Ireland for a long time and then an outside influence pushed them into hiding in the hills and under the waves of the ocean."
"And you think that's real?" Collin almost began to laugh, but then saw the look in Ginny's eyes. "Well, think of it, if it's real, shouldn't there be some remnants of them?"
"That's what I'm trying to find. I believe these longstones and stone circles have some connection between their world and ours. I don't know if I hit the bulls eye, but I know I'm close. I just need a few more clues, the final key."
Ginny began looking through the books again.
"And what happens when you do find the key?"
Ginny stopped. What would she do? She'd never gotten that far, really. What if she did find a way into their world?
~*~*~
Draco Malfoy really did hate Muggles and this library was full of them. All he wanted to do was find Ginny, check up on her, see what she was doing, then leave. But at this rate it'd take him hours to find her. The library was huge and it was filled with people, half of them with red hair. Draco's annoyed expression kept the library from asking if he needed help which suited Draco just fine. He was looking from face to face until he finally spotted one he recognized.
"Marcia, yeah?" Draco asked the girl he had seen with Ginny the other day.
"Maria." She smiled, taking in his appearance which was very pleasing to the eye, except for that bored annoyed look.
"Right, well where's Ginny, I need to speak with her."
"I believe she's over here." Maria grabbed the books she was looking through, then walked through the many tables and chairs to the back of the library.
"Have you ever been to an archeological dig before?" Maria asked to strike up conversation.
"No, I have not had that pleasure." His voice leaked with sarcasm.
"This one plans on being very exciting. You should consider yourself lucky."
"I'll make note of that, thank you."
"Ah, there she is, with Collin." She said. "They used to be a couple before they split up a few months ago.
Draco looked across the room and saw Ginny leaning over a table pointing to the inside of a book. Collin was leaning across the table to look at the book as well, and suddenly Ginny looked up and smiled widely. She looked back at the book and a few seconds later Collin grabbed a lock of Ginny's hair between his forefinger and thumb. Ginny looked up again and began to laugh.
"She really knows her stuff." Maria said, breaking Draco's concentration.
"What?"
"Ginny, she knows a lot about her field. Ancient myths and legends, zeroing in on the Celtics. I don't know anyone her age as well versed in their field as Ginny is in hers." Maria paused, "I was thinking of coming back into town later this evening. They have this disco here that I hear plays excellent music. I wouldn't be at all opposed if you would like to join me."
"Not tonight, thank you." Draco took leave of Maria and headed for Ginny.
"Making much progress?" Draco asked as he stepped up to the two of them.
Collin looked up with a bit of anger in his eyes and Ginny looked up with embarrassment.
"Do you have my notes?" Ginny asked, trying desperately to keep her face going from pink to bright red.
"Here they are." Draco reached into his pocket and pulled something out and showed it to Ginny.
"What? You SHRUNK my notes?"
Collin looked quickly around, hoping no one was paying attention to Ginny's outburst, but nearly everyone in their vicinity was turned towards them.
"Look, you can easily restore them." Draco was also looking around, though caring little of what the Muggles thought.
"Draco, in case you haven't noticed, we're in front of Muggles. I can't just restore my notes in front of them!" Ginny waved her hand, indicating the people that were now so obviously staring.
"Ginny, calm down. Take the notes and let's go out for a while." Collin pulled back Ginny's chair so she could stand up.
Ginny grabbed the notes from Draco's hands, then was led out of the library by Collin.
"What did I do?" Draco asked.
"I hope you're not going to count that against us." Maria said.
