Disclaimer


figured it was about time 4 another one of these. i no i really don't need them anymore, but i write them 2 keep myself amused and to remind the stupid lawyers *receives many glares, glares back* th@ i truly own nothin. So, without further ado (yeah! It's a real word!!)


i own absolutely nuthin in this fic. . .*sniffle, sniffle* not even the acronym nif *waves to apple blosom* well, i guess i could claim the story-line, but i get the feeling it's been done b4. *starts 2 cry*


*sniffle, snuffle* i don't think i should do these any more. . .they make me depressed.


*gets glared at by apple blosom AND rain* i may b depressed, but its in a good way. i think . . . i hope. ah, who cares. . . im not depressed, just a little upset cuz im broke. I would say pity me but. . .right, i no. your probably thinking 'y does she keep rambling on. . .it a disclaimer for merlyn's sake'. refer to above. . . i write these 2 keep myself entertained, and right now, i am thoroughly entertained. but seeing as this is a disclaimer. . .


i'll talk at 'ya all later


peace 'n luv ~Lyse


Chapter 13:Oh Really?


I followed Potter into the hall outside of the common room and leaned up against the wall with my arms crossed. He looked thoughtful for a moment and turned to look at me.


"What are you playing at Ginny?" I slid down to the floor.


"What is that supposed to mean?"


"You know what it means Virginia."


"I'm not playin' at anything. I really like D." I looked him in the eyes and could feel the heat rush to my face.


"You're just doing this to get to me aren't you?" he asked.


"No! Why the hell would I do a thing like that? That would mean I want you jealous of D for some reason, which would imply that I care for you. And I don't give a rat's ass about your feelings Potter. Especially after that little episode with Amanda over the summer."


"I told you that meant nothing Ginny! Why don't you believe me?" I snorted.


"Right, nothing!" I rolled my eyes and stood up as I heard the door open. "If that's what you want to think, then go ahead. Be my guest! But how am I supposed to believe you when I know for a fact that every time you were too busy or sick and canceled one of our dates you were too busygetting busy with that little slut!"


"Ginny!" he stepped forward and tried to grab me only to be stopped.


"You lay one hand on her Potter, and so help me gods I will kick your ass." Harry stepped away and I lunged myself into D's chest. He wrapped his arms around my waist. "Don't you ever talk to her alone again, or mark my words Potter, you will regret it."


"Oh really? And why should I fear you?" D smirked.


"I don't want you anywhere near my girlfriend again. Got it?"


"Whatever." Harry walked off and back into the common room.

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"How much did you hear?"


"Enough." We were silent for a few minutes when she snuggled deeper.


"I should go D."


"Was Potter right?"


"Hmm?"


"Are you only doing this to get back at him?"


"Oh no. This goes way beyond that now. I'm involved in this for other reasons." We stood up and split apart slightly.


"Oh really? And those would be?" She kissed me really quickly and headed for the door to the bathroom.


"See ya' at dinner." I watched her disappear into the bath, and had to fight down the urge to follow her. Whoa. . .were in the blue fires of hell did that come from? I walked back to my dorm to think about some things.

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I sunk deeper into the tub and breathed in the scent of the tea bubbles. I love the smell of green tea. . .it's so calming. Sorta reminds me of sturdy dependable rock-which reminds me of D. I sighed. This year was going to be very interesting. I closed my eyes as someone walked into the room and sat down at the edge of the tub.


"I heard what Harry said. Draco was listening to the whole thing, I hope you know that."


"I know Mione. I know."


"Can we talk? I want to know some things, and I think you need someone to listen to you."


"Why should I talk to you? Everything I say to you is gonna go straight back to Ron."


"No it won't. Now, get dressed. We're going back to my room." I looked at her and sighed.


"Okay Mione." I got dressed and drained the ginormous tub and turned to her. "Let's go." We walked back into her private room and I laid down on her bed. She looked at me and sat down in an overstuffed chair not too far away.


"So, tell me."


"Tell you what Mione?"


"What's up with you lately. You've been different ever since you went to visit Fred and George- ever since you broke up with H. . .oh."


"Ever since I broke up with Harry? Yeah. You heard the conversation in the hall, you know what happened before I went to America."


"Is that why you are doing. . .whatever it is you are doing with Draco."


"No. . .well yes. I started this game to piss of Ron, and then I saw how much it hurt Harry. Not to mention that it's fun. I changed Mione. . .I want a guy to love me for me, not because we look good together or because it's expected of us. Yeah, Harry broke my heart and I fled to my brothers, but I didn't love him and I didn't want to."


"If you to be loved Ginny, then why this game with Draco?"


"I dunno. He's kinda fun to be 'round. It messes with people's minds. And I feel safe around him. . .even if he is Draco Malfoy. Right now he's D, he's mine and I'm gonna enjoy it while it lasts." I looked at Mione and saw her shake her head, and then start laughing. She came over and hugged me.


"Feel better Ginny?"


"I do. Thanks." I got up and headed towards the door. "Hey Mione!"


"Hmm?" she answered as she pulled out a book.


"You can call me Gin from now on." she smiled as I walked out the door.

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This wasn't supposed to happen! I wasn't supposed to have feelings for Gin. . .but then again. . .I wasn't supposed to turn down the Dark Mark either. Not that it mattered. This was a game, and only a game. Gin didn't think of me like that, she couldn't. I had just laid down on my bed when someone knocked on the door. "Come in!"


"Hi." said Gin as she walked in and closed the door. "I just wanted to thank you." I sat up and leaned against the headboard.


"For?"


"Earlier. . .with Potter. I don't know how I would've handled that if you hadn't intervened."


"No problem. Besides. . .you're my 'girlfriend', how would it have looked if I hadn't?"

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I felt my heart fall slightly at those words. What was I thinking anyway? A Malfoy and a Weasley? Even if we both had changed it would never happen. "Right. I'll see you tomorrow D."


"What about dinner?"


"I don't really feel up to it anymore."


"Okay then. See 'ya at breakfast."


"Bye." I walked to my room and collapsed onto my bed. It took everything in me to keep from crying, until eventually I fell asleep.