Professor Draco Malfoy
Chapter Ten: Quidditch Match and Discovery

Ginny was worried. If it had been that easy for her friends to guess that she was in love, she wondered how soon they would be able to find out with whom. She knew that she was safe for the moment as they still thought it was Harry, but that wouldn't last for long if he got a girlfriend. And seeing they way Meg looked at him, Ginny guessed that her cover would be blown very soon.

After Harry had been at Hogwarts for about a month, Gryffindor had their first Quidditch game against Slytherin. As Malfoy was a teacher, he was theoretically not allowed to take sides, but for once he was actually torn. He supported Slytherin, having played on that same team the previous year, but he also wanted to support Ginny, even though they weren't theoretically a couple yet.

The students and teachers filtered into the stadium, all decked out in green or red, depending on who they were supporting. Malfoy sat pompously on the edge of his seat, and was soon joined by Snape.

"There is no way that Gryffindor can beat us without Saint Potter," Snape informed Malfoy, making sure that his voice carried over to where Professor McGonagall was sitting, all decked out in red.

"Oh I wouldn't be so sure Severus," replied Professor McGonagall, smiling thinly at him, "Even without Harry this year's team is looking very good. That Ginny Weasley is a surprisingly good chaser. Quidditch must run in the blood. And Meg is also a spectacular addition to the team."

"Indeed," was all Snape said before everyone was distracted by Harry entering the box and sitting next to Professor McGonagall, also wearing red.

"We are definitely going to win this match," he said confidently to Professor McGonagall, "I wish that I were out there playing, but they couldn't have found a better replacement than Meg. She's truly excellent. And Ginny is a great chaser as well. I just wish that Ron could be here to see her."

Malfoy hadn't said anything during the entire argument, but had been listening carefully. Ginny seemed to have been telling the truth in that her relationship with Potter did truly seem to be plutonic. Potter seemed to have a crush on Smithy, judging from the way he spoke about her. At that moment, the voice of the new commentator, fourth year Hufflepuff Vince Hutchens, twin to Quidditch captain Brian, rang throughout the stadium, announcing the beginning of the match.

As the Slytherins entered the pitch, Malfoy clapped loudly along with Snape and the green clad supporters while the other professors politely put their hands together a few times. When the Gryffindors came out on the other hand, the stadium went wild. As usual, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw were supporting Gryffindor, so with their screams added to those of the actual house, the uproar was deafening. To Malfoy's disgust, all of the teachers besides Snape and himself were clapping much more enthusiastically for Gryffindor than they had for Slytherin.

But he was pulled away from his thoughts by the appearance of a figure on a broomstick with bright red hair. He couldn't even admit to himself how he truly felt about her, but at this moment all he could think about was how gorgeous she looked, even though he could hardly see her from this distance.

Madame Hooch blew her whistle and the balls were released. Ginny grabbed the quaffle and sped towards the Slytherin goalposts. But before she could take aim to throw, Slytherin beater Derek Underhill, who was inches away from her, 'accidently' missed the bludger and hit her smack in the stomach. Malfoy winced as he saw Ginny double over in pain.

"Foul!" yelled all of the red-clad supporters as well as Hutchens' magnified voice. Madame Hooch's blown whistle signified that it was indeed a foul. Regaining her senses, Ginny scowled at her attacker before taking aim and making a goal.

Malfoy watched as the crowds went wild, standing on their feet screaming and cheering. Professor McGonagall was clapping harder than an unbiased, 'I've only come to watch people fly and I don't care who they are' teacher should. Potter was on his feet applauding loudly, not under oath to be unbiased, seeing as he wasn't actually a teacher. Ginny's teammates slapped her five as they flew past, and Malfoy smiled inwardly, knowing that he would congratulate her properly later on.

The game continued brutally, Meg taking revenge on Ginny's attacker by speeding towards him at top speed, banging into his back and claiming that she thought she had seen the snitch. When that happened, Harry had cheered along with the Gryffindor supporters, earning him disapproving looks from the staff.

For most of the game the score was tied or near to it, but then suddenly the crowd gasped as they say Meg suddenly speed towards the ground, quickly followed by Slytherin's new seeker. Meg had had a head start and was a better flyer then Dick Nott was, so she reached the snitch first. The moment she had the shiny golden ball clasped in her hand and Madame Hooch's whistle blew, the stadium went wild. Those dressed in Green booed disappointedly, while the rest of the stadium erupted in cheers as the Gryffindor supporters made their way down to the pitch to congratulate the players.

Cheering loudly, Harry made his way down onto the pitch and congratulated Brian on his team's victory before he gave Ginny a hug and promised to put the memory in a pensive so Ron could watch it later. Then he gave Meg a hug, and quickly leaned down and kissed her on the lips, not thinking in all of the excitement.

Ginny watched as her best friend and her brother's best friend stopped jumping and cheering and stared at each other for a moment before bringing their lips together, kissing passionately in the middle of the throng of cheering, excited students.

Malfoy watched the scene with disgust plainly written all over his face, and when he glanced over at Snape, he saw his former professor's expression was a duplicate of his own. The rest of the staff on the other hand was looking excited or at least mildly interested.

Malfoy glanced over at Ginny, and their eyes met. The corner of Ginny's mouth rose slightly, and he gave the slightest of nods before heading back towards the castle with Snape. Both were unaware that someone had observed this exchange, and was wondering what on earth was going on.

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"Oh my god you were amazing!" Ginny exclaimed, throwing her arms around Meg once her friend had been released from Harry's clutches. The crowd wasn't going to stand for their winning seeker being hogged by one person for too long.

"Wasn't it?" Meg replied dreamily, obviously still thinking about her kiss with Harry.

Ginny laughed. "I was talking about you winning the game Meg," she said, smiling as her friend snapped back to reality.

"Wha-huh- I mean, thanks! So were you!" Meg said, blushing as she realized that she had just been totally dead to the world.

"Victory party in the common room!" someone shouted, and the hoard of Gryffindors made their way back to the castle, still discussing the match and congratulating the team members.

"Great goals there Ginny!" someone shouted.

"Nott is such a bastard. Thank god Meg got him back like that!" someone else said, grinning at Ginny.

"It's going to be all over the papers tomorrow," Ginny heard one fifth year girl say to her friend, "Harry Potter caught kissing at a Hogwarts Quidditch Match. Front page that'll be."

Finally they all reached the common room, where people had already begun setting things up for the party. One boy had turned on the Wizard's Wireless (A/N: is that what it's called?) while another had started transfiguring random pieces of paper into red and gold streamers that he magicked into the air.

The team was being showered with congratulations when Harry appeared in the portrait hole toting a huge bag. The students weren't used to seeing someone who wasn't currently in the house in the common room, so they all fell silent.

"Butterbeer and treats for everyone" Harry announced, winking at Ginny as everyone started cheering and rushing forward to grab some of what he had brought. After he had emptied the contents of his bag, Harry made his way over to where Ginny, Meg and Debby were standing.

Meg grinned at him, and he smiled back at her. Everyone was silent for a moment before Ginny teased "had to buy your way into the party Harry?"

"How did you know?" he said, smiling back at her.

The party continued into the early morning. Slowly people were leaving and going to bed. Glancing around the room, Ginny spotted Colin sitting alone in a corner. She made her way over to him and said "Hey! What's up? Why aren't you joining in the party?"

He didn't answer for a moment; just sat there staring at her with a puzzled look on his face. Then he looked her square in the eyes and said simply "I know."

A/N: OMG people I am sooooooooo sorry. I know I haven't updated for like ever. First it was the summer and I was busy doing summer things and not having a computer, and then when I got back to school I couldn't update because my room was being renovated. So I am really sorry. But everyone please review anyway, because they make me happy and make me want to update more. And everyone read my other story Minnie Ranger Snape, because I only have 9 reviews. I'm going to update it soon, don't worry.

HAL: See? I finally updated! I know I promised you that it would be sooner, but I did have reasons. Lol. Is your cousin ok?

MRS MUFFIN MAN: I know. I'm sorry. I should have updated sooner

BITCHY BRUNETTE: yeah, I know. I really shouldn't have waited all summer, but oh well. At least I ended up updating. And what's with your name? Are you a bitch? Lol. j/k.

ANILAM: Thank you! I'm glad that you like the story!

PHOENIX RAE: Well, as I told you in emails, I'm trying to stay away from copying you. I hope you don't mind! (

BLUE EYES19: I'm glad you liked it. Well, thanks for your suggestions, but I just didn't feel like making Harry too much of a threat anymore. And you never know if Dumbledore knows or not.. (

ELFGIRL3: I'm glad to hear that this is your favorite story!

LADYBRANNON: I'm glad that you don't think that Malfoy's OOC. Yeah, it should get interesting as more and more people find out. Hopefully I'll update sooner this time lol

ANGELIC VAMPIRE: As you can see, people HAVE started to suspect, or have found out, and it will continue. It has to doesn't it?

ELVISH FAIRY: Well Harry has gotten himself a girlfriend now, but it's not Hermione. I think Hermione and Ron might be going out. I'm not sure. Lol.