Author: Pippin
Rating: This Chapter is G but the R will kick in later in the later Chapters. I'm still working on that.
Pairings: Obvious. Virginia Weasley and Draco Malfoy.
Summary: Virginia Weasley is just a normal teenager, going through what all teenagers go through. She's at Hogwarts again for another year of school and it's her sixth. She has close relationships with her friends but can that all change? Will she feel the same all at the end of the year or will this year change her life? Make a new path for her unsure future? Will this all change when a certain Silver haired boy comes into the picture? Read to find out and not exactly a happy ending.
Note: Story is written through Virginia Weasley's eyes.
Authors Note: HELLO EVERYONE!!! How are we all doing? Well I do hope everything is all fine. Anywhoo, Thanks for the replies Yvette or Snapeschick101! ^_^ fancy see you here! lol. I decided to see how this story goes on FanFiction. Anywhoo...on with the next chapter!!! This chapter is REALLY weird and it will all come together and will be understandable much later in the story!! Please enjoy this Chapter. I might add a new chapter later tonight!! Okay first my reply to the review!!
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~*A Struggle for Love*~ Ginny's Story
Chapter Three: Shocking but Interesting News
Mother prepared our dinner and we all sat down at our quiet table ready for an early night after we ate. We sat in silence and kept to ourselves. It was the most depressing meal ever eaten at our house. I sighed as I played with my food on the plate. Then the clock that showed our whereabouts, made a noise and we all jumped in our seats. I looked at the clock to see my Dad's face placed on, 'Home'. We all smiled at eachother and sat in our seats anticipating the arrival of Dad. I could see it in my mind, my Dad tired but cheery walking through the door making us all happy. Just as my vision ended, my Dad did come strolling through to the kitchen. My Mother was the first to jump out of her seat to greet him.
"Oh Arthur! Your finally home!" my Mother squealed in delight.
"Yes I am Molly," my Dad said, my mother hugging him tightly. He hugged her back just as tight.
It seemed that my Mother had tears of delight filling her eyes. I was right, when my Mother finally let go of my Dad, she wiped them from her cheeks. She seemed to be trembling when I looked at her.
"It's all right Molly, I'm home now," my Dad said calming her down and giving her another hug.
"And I'm so glad you are!" my Mother exclaimed.
My Dad rubbed her back gently as she left a few tears on his clothes.
I smiled and my face beamed with happiness. I looked at my dad and could tell by the time he had been gone, he had aged quite a bit. Even through the wrinkles, the tiredness and skinny figure, I knew my Dad was still there and he had never left. He always knew how to make us happy when times were sad or bad, make something that was worthless be something and most of all showed love when it need to be showed and best of all, showed love when it didn't need showing nor being told. I'm proud to be his daughter and I could never be happier. To me, he is the Best Dad in the whole Wizardry World and even in the Muggle World. When he parted from my Mother, he shook hands with Ron and talked a short while about looking after Mum. He then turned to me and his smile grew as his eyes twinkled.
"Oh Ginny my dear," he said as moved over to me standing by the sink to give me a hug.
I moved to the sink in all of the commotion to watch my family become happy.
"Hi Dad, I've missed you," I said hugging him just as tight as my Mother did. I looked at her and she seemed to be whipping tear after tear that rolled down her cheeks with a handkerchief. I smiled and rubbed my Dad's back. I was so happy that he was back and thought that I too, could break down in tears shortly by happiness.
"You have grown up so much since I last saw you," he said pulling out of the hug to look at my face and into my eyes, "Your hair, it's more of a ruby red if I'm not mistaken," he said touching my hair. I nodded. "Your a young lady now. I remember you being a little girl running away from your brothers when they played tricks on you but now, you have grown up and are mature. That's your Mothers work, looking after you, helping you and making you into the beautiful, young lady you are today."
When he spoke these words that rang in my ear about three times or so, he had tears welling up in his eyes. He thought he had missed most of my childhood or me becoming what I am today, that it made him cry. Just looking at him with shiny eyes and a tired face, made me more happier to be his daughter.
"This is your work too Dad," I said, "I wouldn't be what I am today without you being by my side as well. You helped me through the years and both Mother and you have made me what I am today. I could never be more prouder or happier to be your daughter," I said looking at my Dad to my Mother. She still was whipping tears away. My Dad hugged me again.
The house seemed overwhelmed with happiness and joy upon the arrival of my Dad back into our safe home with us. We all sat and ate our dinner, listening to Dad talk about various missions he had been on. I was interested in what he did while he was away. I sat listening attentively to every word that he spoke. Listening to his voice reminded me of when I was younger, when he used to tell me stories of famous Witches and Wizards. He used to come up to my bedroom, tuck me into my bed and told me stories till I feel into a deep dream about one of the stories he had mentioned. I smiled as the memory played in my mind. I snapped back into reality when he spoke about the Malfoy Manor. I looked at my Dad trying to guess what he would be saying about what he had found while searching the Malfoy Manor. My ears pricked up to listen and pick up every word said about the Manor.
"Last week, the searched was conducted at the Malfoy Manor," my Dad said pausing trying to gain as much breath he could gather to continue into a long, interesting discovery. He closed his eyes and I looked around and saw my Mother and Ron both looking confused and interested. We all leaned in a bit more, all wanting to catch my Dad's words. Finally he continued, "It was around lunch time when we all arrived expecting Lucius to be burning documents. There was no fire from his Manor but however, there was a box of documents and other papers at their front door. We all heard commands come within the house about destroying papers. We all looked at the box. Cornelius was about to knock on the door when it was answered by their house elf, Mopsey, and she was terrified to see our faces. She flee from the door to go get her master. Lucius came ranting and raving about the stupid house elf and leaving important belongings around the Manor. We all knew he meant the boxes," my Dad said before taking another short breath before continuing his story, "He greeted us with false smiles. We all just smiled back at him as if nothing had happen and we didn't see any box. Lucius looked at all of us before gazing down at a box with papers sticking out of everywhere on the front step. He just said, 'Oh stupid house elf. Must've forgot to put the rubbish out.' Who was he playing at? His tone was unconvincing, his face guilty and his eyes filled with fire. He looked rather pathetic. He called for the house elf to clean up the mess and put the box out with the rubbish. After standing at the door for some time, he finally let us enter. He seemed a bit confident watching the elf dispose of the box filled with papers. We all did what was necessary. We checked every room in the house. Every little place. It took most of the day to search the Manor and the room we had most trouble in was, Draco Malfoy's," my Dad said looking up at all of your faces. My Mother seemed shocked, while a smirk played across my brothers lips. I didn't blame him. Malfoy deserve anything horrible happen to him. I sat there more interested than ever. My interest finally got to me.
"Why was his room the hardest Dad?" I asked curiously not knowing why I really wanted to know. I could've got up and left it at that that but this was too much to give away. I could torment Malfoy whenever I needed if I had to, I'd use this against him.
Ron looked at me with utter shock. He was probably wanting to know why I was interested in knowing.
"It seems that, that Draco Malfoy kid was hiding something in his room. I don't see why he was so upset with conducting the search. It was like he feared of something from rearing it's ugly head and exposing something he didn't want exposed. He got furious but Lucius said if he didn't let his room be searched, he'd be forbid to play on the Quidditch team in his final year. Draco just said yes to his Lucius's wishes and left the room but stood at the doorway muttering things under his breath," my Dad said before he even finish the story, I fired another question at him.
"What was he hiding?" I asked.
Ron now looked at me suspiciously. He gave me an uneasy gaze. My Mother was now concerned as to why I wanted to know the intimate details of the search. I shrugged their looks off of my shoulders.
"I just want to know," I said.
My Dad just smiled at me and looked as though he was grateful I was so taken into his work for the Ministry.
"We searched everything and found everything to be normal for a young seventeen year boy to have. I think he was more embarrassed. We were nearly finished. We only had to look under the bed. He whined as we got onto our knees to get a better look. Lucius hushed him while we searched every crook and cranny. Then one of us found this box at the far right from under the bed. He pulled it out and Draco's whines grew louder. He opened the box to find this book with a young girls picture on it," my Dad said.
We all listened and was shocked to hear what we heard. I sat there wondering if I should laugh or simply feel pity for the boy. I just ended up sitting in my seat as if I was glued there with a wry smile on my face. Ron didn't waste a minute, he was laughing of course and he sat with his head back laughing. My Mother was telling him to grow up and act his age. I stared at him and my pity for Malfoy grew. Ron soon slowed his laughing down and he covered his mouth with his hand. His eyes were nearly exploding with tears of laughter. He found it all very funny. I watched his expression, his face red from laughing so hard. He held his stomach with his other hand, he was saying that it ached from laughing so much. I turned to look at my Dad to see his face filled with concern for his son. I smiled at him and he gave me a weak smile. I watched as my Dad turned his attention back on Ron.
"Ron I don't think you'd be very happy to find out who the girl was. I was rather surprised myself as well as the others," my Dad said trying to be calm as possible.
"Who was it then Dad," Ron asked still a slight laugh when he said it.
There was a short silence and Ron was the one who cut into it first before my Dad could answer.
"Come on Dad, your leaving us all in suspense as to who the girl Malfoy has a secret crush on," Ron said slightly calming down and placing his hands on the hard wood table.
My Dad glanced at my Mother, then at me and then back to Ron.
"The picture was of Hermione Granger," my Dad said his eyes slightly shut for a quick second and then they flicked open.
I gaped at what my Dad had just said. Malfoy had a crush on Hermione? The one he called 'Mudblood'? The one he tormented and called names for the last 6 years of her life at Hogwarts? The girl that was now dating my brother? I was just as shocked. My mouth dropped open and my eyes grew wide. I could feel them going to their full extend. My Mother sat there in utter shock but then returned to her caring face and smiled. My Dad just sat there, it wasn't anything new to him. Ron, he flared. His ears were as red as ever. I watched him breath in and out very heavily. His nostrils flaring as he breathed in the precious air. His mouth turned in and his eyes were wide. I looked and was sure there was smoke flowing out of his hot, red ears from the news he had just heard of. It was if he was going to blow his top anytime soon. My Mother, my Dad and me all looked at eachother quickly before returning our attention back on Ron.
Ron slammed his fist on the table really hard and I could feel the vibrations from his rolled up fist, make their way to me at the other end of the table.
"Ron dear, Hermione is a very pretty girl and it is no wonder young boys are seeing her in that way and all have little crushes on her. There is nothing strange for a boy to have a crush on a pretty girl such as Hermione at your age. Just be lucky she chose you and your with her," my Mother tried to comfort him by saying her words of wisdom and her soothing touch. She rubbed the fist my brother had slammed on the table gently but it made no difference whatsoever. Ron was still very upset at the fact Malfoy had a little crush on his girlfriend.
Ron was very loving when it came to people he loved. He loved Hermione as if she was the world and his eyes could only see her. At times, it did seem exactly that. I knew this wasn't going to go easy. Ron would be following Hermione overtime now to ensure Malfoy didn't get the time of day with her. I could see it now, my brothers shadow lingering in the dark after his true love, following her after each corridor to make sure she was safe and nothing could harm her. I could also see trouble for Hermione getting to her classes on time with Ron escorting her everywhere. Even the toilet I could imagine. I hope it won't happen because not only would it drive Hermione and Harry mad but also everybody else. My brother being like he was, he would probably open his mouth as soon as he saw Malfoy. I knew he wanted to slam those fist of his into him and make sure it made some sort of dent in his delicate face. The train ride would be a disaster as well as school and classes. More fights and conflicts will come along with this news.
Maybe my brothers love for Hermione would be too much. They did cherish eachother as much as they did already. This would really challenge their love for one another.
"Why Hermione? He could have anyone the slimy git and he just happens to be interested in my girl," Ron fumed.
"Ron, Hermione isn't yours exactly," I pointed out, "Yes you two are dating and love eachother very much but that won't change the harsh reality that boys will have crushes on her. Just feel proud lots of guys like her, you have something Malfoy wants, which will drive him crazy and jealous and the major importance is, you have her. You love her and she loves you, nothing else matters."
My Mother nodded at me for agreement and approval of what I said. I looked at my Dad who seemed shocked to see me act with such maturity at my age.
"Your sister is right dear," my Mother said.
Ron just mumbled some words that we all didn't catch but in the end, didn't want to catch. I knew he felt upset at the fact of other guys liking Hermione but there was nothing he could do, except be happy with her and accept it. I know in time my brother will. He may be stubborn but he wasn't dumb.
"I'm going to bed," Ron said before raising and turning to go, "Welcome back home Dad. Sorry for my outbreak. I guess I'll have to face it but if Malfoy pulls anything," he said waving his fist in the air, "he'll be sorry. Mark my words."
"Don't be foolish son, that's what Draco wants," my Dad said looking at him.
"I'm not foolish. I'm just simply protecting somebody I truly love. Surely you understand that," Ron said pushing in his chair in.
"Yes I do son but fighting and revenge doesn't get you anywhere," my Dad said, he too standing up now.
I decide to raise out of my seat and head off to bed as well. The day had worn me out and I was very exhausted. My Mother joined us, stretching as she stood up.
"Yes Dad," Ron said dryly, "Thanks for dinner, it was delicious."
With that, I watched as my brother retreated back to his room to sleep.
"I'm glad your home Dad," I said giving him a tight hug before going up stairs.
"I'm glad too Ginny dear," my Dad said stroking my hair, "It's quiet around here isn't it?"
"Yes it is," I answered pulling away.
My Dad looked at me with his tired face and brushed the strands of hair that had fallen on my forehead behind my ears. As I looked into his tired eyes, a thought came across my mind and I wanted it answered.
"Dad?" I started.
"Yes Ginny?" he asked.
I looked down and bit my lip, before turning my eyes back up to his.
"What else happened in the Malfoy Manor? Did you find anything, I mean," I asked wondering if he'd tell me.
"Well, after finding out Draco's secret crush, we left seeing it was the last room inspected. We found nothing and Lucius seemed proud. As I walked out with the others and having the door slammed after us, I walked over to the rubbish and looked around for the box. I found it and unfortunately I looked up to met up with Lucius's evil glare at me from one of his windows. He looked down at me from his nose and even at that height he seemed really superior. He smirked before turning and leaving the window and me standing with a box clutched in my hands. We bought the box back to the Ministry to find it filled with details of You-Know-who's whereabouts when he was alive, all the people involved, what they needed and who they wanted to destroyed. It was all very interesting and with that information we could've found him earlier. There was also things that belong to You-Know-Who when he was younger and some other stuff," he told me still staring into my eyes.
I looked away with another question burning in my mind.
"What is it Ginny?" my Dad asked as he sensed something.
I looked up, "Did you find Mr. Malfoy's name on the list of people involved?"
My Dad shook his head, "No we didn't. It seemed that he erased all traces of his involvement with You-Know-Who on all the documents but that doesn't matter because they were found on his property and have been put away and will be brought to the surface when needed."
I smiled.
"I hope he gets punished for all the misery and trouble he has caused," I said as I moved towards to give my Mother a hug.
"He will one day dear," my Dad assured me.
"You get some sleep now, you look tired," my Mother said giving me an extra tight hug.
"I will and the both of you's should get some sleep as well," I said pulling out of my Mothers hug and pointing my finger from my Mother to my Dad. They both nodded their heads, "Thanks for dinner Mother and I'm so happy your back."
I walked over and gave my Dad another hug. Ever since he came back, all I wanted to do was keep him with us. I wanted to hug him and feel his hugs and his kisses on my cheeks.
"Good night Ginny my dear," he whispered in my ear.
"Good Night," I said back just as he kissed me on the cheek.
I turned and left my parents, who I was sure wanted some time alone together, in our kitchen in the comfort of our house.
I climbed the stairs to stop and look into the bathroom to see my brother angry than ever. I looked in the direction of my room to keep going and keep my mouth shut but I knew I had to say something to him.
"Ron," I began as I went over to the entrance of the bathroom door.
"What is it Ginny?" he asked in a tone that cut me very deeply but I pushed it aside.
"It's going to be all right you know?" I assured him but didn't know what difference it made.
I walked over to him and placed my hand gently on his shoulder.
He just turned around, angry and just glared at me.
"It's not going to be all right!" he exclaimed, his eyes dark as coal.
I pulled my hand back as soon as he snapped at me and just left him with his anger. I didn't see why I should be blamed for all of this. He should know that Hermione cares for him a great deal to know that nothing could happen. I just sighed as I went to my bedroom without another word to him. I got changed into my sleep wear and placed the clothes I used today, in the washing basket. I walked over to my dressing table, untied my hair from it's hair tie and picked up my brush. I sat down by the old, rattling chair by my window to gaze at my outside surroundings. I brushed my hair as I heard insects call out to one another and thought deeply. What was this whole Malfoy having a crush on Hermione thing? It was very odd especially with the way he acts. I was very confused.
I looked out by the tree to see a bluebird resting in it's nest, nice, safe and warm. The breeze was cool and it bought purity to me. I closed my eyes as I let my hairbrush stop at the end of my ruby red hair. When the rush of a quick breeze left, I too left. I got up, placed my hairbrush down and got into bed, my mind filled with thoughts. I tossed and turned thinking about Malfoy liking my brothers girlfriend, Hermione and how much Ron was upset about it. I was positive in my mind, that one day, everything will be fixed and Ron would really see that Hermione loves him very much and much rather be with him than with some stuck up snob such as Malfoy. If he didn't know how powerful their love was, he'd soon find out.
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Chapter Four - Mind Games
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