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.
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A Struggle for Love
Chapter Six: Back at Hogwarts
I got up and exited the compartment. I left my trunk in there seeing that they'd be bought up to the school so I didn't see any reason to call Ron to bring my trunk back to my friends compartment. I slid the compartment's door shut and then headed back to where Charlotte, Anna and Tina were. I slid their compartment door open to hear them all laughing again. I sat back down next to Charlotte. They were all changed into their school robes as well.
Only differences between us is that, Tina was in Ravenclaw and Anna was in Hufflepuff. Charlotte and I were from Gryffindor. Even though we were in different houses, we seem to get along together easily. We also had time to spend time together. We kept on chatting for a while until we felt the train slowing down and a whistle blew. We all stood up excitedly and nearly ran into each other in trying to get out. We all wanted to go at the same time but knew we couldn't so Tina and Anna went out first together and then Charlotte and I left together. We all had to line up to get off the train. I was so nervous in returning back to Hogwarts that I became a bit dizzy. I needed something to eat and drink to calm my nerves but knew it was impossible for a while at least, seeing we needed to get back to the Great Hall and that the first years needed to be sorted. The line moved slowly. I was in a trance and every time the line moved, I moved automatically. My feet taking one step at a time. I sighed and then finally I was stepping onto the stone pavement of Hogsmeade Train Station.
I looked around me to see Hogsmeade station packed with students. I turned to where we were going to go to the carriages. I saw Hagrid directing all the first years to get into the boats. Just by looking at him, it bought memories of me when I first arrived here. I was so nervous that I nearly vomited during the train ride. I smiled at my memory. I remembered boarding off the train to see this large man stand before me, calling all the first years. I was so scared. I remember Fred and George saying something about Hagrid but I didn't really pay attention seeing I was so scared and nervous. I remembered when I first heard Hagrid's voice. It scared me but as he kept talking, I knew he would be nice. I sighed at my memory.
"Come on Ginny, we'll miss a carriage if you keep daydreaming but then again," I heard Charlotte say to me while she pulled my arm to the closet carriage, "it's night time, so I don't know what to call what you were doing."
I laughed at her comment and made my way over to the horseless carriage just like her.
"You go in first," Charlotte offered.
I nodded my head. I bent my head down so I didn't hit it. I held the sides of the carriage to help me. Once I got inside, I sat down on the seat that was on the left side of me. Charlotte came in and sat beside me. Tina and Anna came a few minutes after. I watched as Charlotte called out to them and waving her hand to beckon them over. The two girls rushed over and Anna got in first. I turned my attention to stare out the window. I saw the carriage next to us and who was in it. It held, Vincent Crabbe, Gregory Goyle and of course, Draco Malfoy. My eyes seemed to stay looking at the carriage.
Malfoy was staring out his window as well and that happened to be the window I was staring into. He caught my gaze and smirked. I turned away disgusted. I saw Anna and Tina sitting opposite Charlotte and I, smiling.
"You ready for a new year?" Tina asked me smiling.
"Um, Yes and no," I answered putting on a smile.
"Oh why is that?" Anna asked curiously.
I was looking at Anna straight in the eye and I felt as though she could see through me and see why. I could also feel Charlotte's eyes on me. I also saw Tina looking at me from the corner of my right eye. Can they all tell something's wrong? Do they know what's wrong? They couldn't know. I didn't breath a word of what happened with Malfoy so how can they know? They didn't have any special power that saw through people and for what they're worth. My stomach turned. Why am I feeling this way? It's not anything bad and nothing too serious happened between Malfoy and I so why am I like this? If I did say something they all might just annoy me for the rest of the year about it. I sighed deeply and smiled.
"Oh, I really don't know," I said looking away and looking at my hands that were resting on my lap. Then it came to me, "I guess I'll just miss my parents," I said looking up and looking at each one of my friends slowly seeing if they took what I said.
"Everything will be fine Ginny. Your parents will be fine," I heard Charlotte say as she punched my arm gently. I turned to look her in the eye, "You'll survive. Your strong!" Charlotte said as she rested her head on the window on her side.
"Yeah, that's true Ginny," I heard Anna say and I turned to look at my other two friends which were smiling.
"Thanks," I just simply said. I didn't know why I said it but I felt as though it needed to be said.
"Thanks for what?" Tina asked me. I turned to look at her directly, "What are friends for?"
"Yeah I guess so," I answered smiling and feeling better.
The carriage was moving swiftly. I felt the bumps and the rocks that were beneath us as the wheels trailed over the wet grass of the early September night. I sat in the carriage with my friends still talking about the summer break. My friends summer break seemed more fun and outgoing than mine. Like it was filled with adventure. To me, that didn't matter because I got to spend my summer break with my loving Mother and I got to see my brothers from time to time. Finally the carriage slowed down and it came to a slow halt.
"We're here!" Tina squealed with delight.
"I can't wait!" Anna squealed in sequence.
I looked at their faces and I couldn't restrain the smile spreading across my face. I looked out the window to see Hogwarts students getting out of their carriages and making their way through packs of students.
"Ginny, honestly!" I heard Charlotte say to me.
I turned to see my three friends already outside waiting for me.
"Oh sorry," I said turning a bit red. I seemed to block everything happening. I laughed as I got out of the carriage, "I didn't mean to take so long."
Charlotte shook her head as she laughed.
"I don't know what I'm going to do for the rest of the year if you act like this," Charlotte said smiling.
"I don't know either!" I said smiling, "Come on, our new year awaits us."
The three girls nodded their heads and then all four of us moved towards the castle. I saw Ron holding hands with Hermione climbing the stairs to the great, big oak doors. I saw Harry walking next to Ron talking with Amber. He must've said something because Amber laughed. I watched as Amber's smile grew and her face was lit up with the light coming from the doors. I sighed wondering why I never was that successful with Harry. Why didn't he want to talk to me? Why didn't he try to make me laugh or tell me something funny? Wasn't I worth his time? Come on, you know that's not true. Your his best friends sister and that's why it didn't work out. Plus he saved you in your First year so how can you say your not worthy of his time? Yeah but he might have only saved me because I am his best friend sister. All sorts of thoughts ran through my mind. Some upsetting me and some making me feel a bit better. I walked across the wet grass. My school shoes making a mould into the grass and the Earth. I looked at my shoes.
Strands of grass and spots of wet patches could be seen. I saw the steps come into view. I climbed the steps with my friends still going on about something. I drained out of the whole conversation. The only thing I knew about it was, Daniel's younger brother was coming to Hogwarts that year and Anna said he was little cuttie. I sighed as I neared the Great Oak doors. The lights were a bit dim but you could still see faces all the same. My friends and I were in a crowd mixed with third, fourth and fifth years. I sighed as I took one step into the Entrance Hall. All memories of what happened in previous years, came flooding back into my mind.
I was walking to where everyone was crowed to get into the Great Hall. I felt a tap on my shoulder and I thought it was Charlotte seeing she was behind me.
"What is it Charlotte?" I whispered leaning my head back to whisper it to her.
"It's not Charlotte, it's me Ginny. Colin," I heard the deep voice of a young male.
I could feel my cheeks turning a certain colour. I turned around to see Colin Creevy. He was a boy in my year. My eyes couldn't believe the sight before me. My eyes grew wide with happiness to see him. I looked at his face. He was shining his pearly whites with a big grin. His eyes wide and his hair raffled. From looking at his face, I looked at his body. He had surely worked during the summer to gain the figure he had. He was nicely built now. He had nice broad shoulders and a firm stomach that showed even through his uniform under his robes. I stepped back with a face of shock as my mouth dropped open. My eyes quickly trailed back to his face which was now pink with embarrassment. He looked cute with his pink cheeks showing and his broad grin. He had grown taller as well. I had to bend my head back a bit to look him straight in the eye.
"My gosh, it is you!" I exclaimed taking a few steps to give him a hug, "You've changed heaps. You look good. I guess you've been working out over the summer?"
I could feel his hands rubbing my back gently. I hugged him tightly. In my third year, I remembered Colin having a crush on me. I was shocked that he could like someone like me but to me it didn't matter seeing I was infatuated with Harry. I remembered he asked me to be his girlfriend and I turned him down seeing I had strong feelings about Harry and for Harry. Then when I finally came to terms with Harry not liking me more than just a friend, I felt so guilty for some reason. I remembered crying for days about it and that was in my fourth year. As I hugged Colin, the memory of hugging for the first time came floating into my mind. It was also in my fourth year. A couple of days later when I realised my love for Harry, would never be returned to me by him. I remembered coming down into the Gryffindor common room late one night my eyes all sore. I sat on the coach in front of the fire. Colin heard my cries and came down from his dorm to comfort me. The feel of his arms around me was a memory I'd never forget. All the soothing words he said to me about everything being fine did comfort me. He held me in his arms till we both thought we better get back to our beds before any caught us. From that day forward, Colin had always been there for me. He made me smile, laugh and feel wanted. I had a special bond with Colin that I never had with any of my other friends. I'd spend time with him from time to time.
As I pulled out of the hug, Colin still had his big grin spread across his face.
"Your not looking too bad yourself Ginny," Colin said removing a strand of hair that had fallen loose behind my ear from the hug. He tucked it back behind my ear as I smiled. Colin was very sweet no matter what anyone said about him. They just didn't see the real him. Colin usually kept to himself and was quiet.
I laughed slightly and looked down at my shoes.
"Come on Ginny. Oh hi there Colin how are you?" Charlotte asked. I turned to look at her face which was shocked. She went over and gave Colin a hug and I moved out of the way. I smiled and looked around at all the students that were entering the now opened doors of the Great Hall.
I felt a pair of eyes bore into me. I tried to find the owner but I failed. I turned back around to my friends.
"Where's Anna and Tina?" I asked as I looked around for them.
"Oh those two already left to go to their tables. I thought I was beside you and when I turned to tell you something, I came face to face with Pansy," Charlotte said with disgust.
"Oh really now?" I laughed.
"It's not funny. That girl still hasn't changed," Charlotte said shaking her head, "well then, now we're all here, how about we get inside and get comfortable. Come on Ginny. Colin you joining us?"
"Yeah okay," Colin said starting to walk towards the Great Hall doors.
I turned and walked beside him. We entered the Great Hall and it was decorated like usual but maybe a bit more decorative than all the previous years I was at Hogwarts. The Great Hall bought feeling to all of us that I think we all wanted to express but now that could be done seeing You-Know-Who is gone, we can all live in peace and harmony for now. I smiled as I looked around. The candles floated in the air like usual. The tables were long and were calling for us students to come and sit by them. I looked at the walls and they seemed to be covered by banners of each house. As I walked, my eyes trailed up to the bewitched ceiling. It was a clear night with the stars shining ever so brightly. They twinkled and seemed smeared throughout the blackness. I walked over to the Gryffindor house table with Charlotte and Colin. I spotted Anna and Tina. I gave them both a quick wave before taking my seat at the table.
Colin sat on the right side of me, next to his friend, Hugh Beckonsole. Hugh was a rather nice boy as well. Also in my year. He had a mixture of brown and blonde hair. Blonde parts were visible here and there. It was mainly brown though. He had dark chocolate eyes and a rather small nose. He also had dimples. They showed the most when he smiled, just like he is doing now. He too had a nice figure. He was always a charmer and had been trying to date Charlotte but she just wouldn't accept him. Pity though.
"Hi there Ginny. Don't you look nice this year? How are you?" Hugh asked me as I took my seat. Colin leaned back in his seat so I could face Hugh when I talked.
"Thanks. I'm good. Your looking good this year too if I'm not mistaken. So how are you?" I asked smiling as I placed my hands on my lap.
Hugh gave a small laugh and his dimples were even more visible with his toothily grin. His eyes sparkled.
"Great to hear. I'm doing well," he answered and then looking up at the High table were the Professors all sat.
I looked at Colin who seemed to smile and I just smiled along with him. My cheeks were sore from all the smiling done in one day. I turned to see Charlotte talking to Hermione who sat herself next to Charlotte. They were discussing who would be Head Girl and Head Boy. I didn't really want to listen in. It made me drowsy talking about all that. I looked to see where Harry was. He was sitting next to Amber and I should've known that. Them two had become rather close. I sighed as the thought came into my mind, I'm never going to be with Harry so I should just give up. All my pride and my heart screamed out, "NO" in my mind. I was so confused and couldn't make sense of it all. I saw Neville Longbottom sit in front of me. I smiled at him as he just smiled back nervously. He was quite fidgety in his seat.
"Are you okay Neville?" I asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine Ginny," he answered me and then tore his eyes away from me and looked down the table to where there was space for the first years to take their seats.
Quite frankly, I think something's wrong no matter what he says. I looked and saw most of the students seating in there seats waiting for the Sorting ceremony. My gaze just happened to wander off to the Slytherin table to where Draco Malfoy was sitting in between his two twits. Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle had gotten larger over the summer. Malfoy looked like a skinny stick in between them two overgrown boys. I looked at Crabbe's appearance. He was sitting to the left of Malfoy. He had chubby cheeks that had a little bit of rosy colour in them. I laughed mentally. His nose was more of a snout. His lips were thick and his double chin was clearly visible. He had his hands laid on the table. My eyes quickly looked at them. They were large with big, stubby fingers attached to them. His uniform looked tight on his body. My nose scrunched up from disgust and then my eyes wondered over to where Goyle was sitting. He was on the right of Malfoy. Just as I was going to look at his appearance more closely, someone had blocked my view by sitting in front of him. I sighed and leaned over more to Charlotte's side looking like I was listening in on their conversation but I was far from it. Lucky for me, the person that sat and block my view, moved over to the right more and I got to see Goyle. I don't know why I bother.
There sat Gregory Goyle. He too, was chubby. He was slightly smaller than Crabbe. He had his cheek bones filled. His eyes seemed small and like small black pebbles on his face that was hidden by his cheeks. His nose was quite large. I shuddered and then noticed a pair of eyes on me. I looked more to the left side and saw Malfoy staring at me with his penetrating stare. His eyes that glinted like shiny steel was looking at me. He had a smirk on his face. He looked at Crabbe, then Goyle and then lastly me. When his eyes reconnected with mine, he smirked even more. I couldn't tear my eyes away from his. We kept our eyes looked. It was a staring competition that we began. I didn't look away to give him the satisfaction of him thinking I was scared of him. I sat there in my seat and I slowly began to fidget in my seat. I crossed my legs under the table trying to stay still. Under his gaze, I didn't feel comfortable. I felt like moving.
The only thing that tore my eyes away from Malfoy was the sound of the Great Hall's big door opening and Charlotte whispering about Daniel's brother. I turned away and looked at the doors. I saw Professor McGonagall striding in. She was still strict and it showed in her face. Her head was high in the air and she was carrying a roll of parchment with all the names of the first years. It had a bright red ribbon tied around it. She walked and her small heels clicked on the Great Hall's floor. She was moving steadily. Behind her was a different story. I looked at all the nervous yet excited face that the first years had. I remembered myself walking down the Great Hall as a first year but it was more embarrassing for me.
I remembered riding in the little boat. Then when getting out, my foot got trapped in some rope that was lying about in the boat. I nearly fell into the water but Charlotte saved me. That's when we became friends. I remember blushing from embarrassment and saying thanks. I climbed the front stairs and entered through the big Oak doors with fellow first years. There was so much chatter going on. My ears blocked out and I couldn't hear anything. Then I remember seeing the face of a very stern women. She was wearing a cloak and a witches hat. The hat was slightly crooked and was made of shiny black material. Her features were small. She had lots of wrinkles along her forehead. Then I remembered her saying that we would be sorted into either; Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Gryffindor or Slytherin. Then the lady went on about the houses and how they would become our families.
I knew that most of my family got sorted into Gryffindor. There was no doubt that the same would happen to me. I sighed upon entering the Great Hall. The decorations taking my breath away. The only thing that made me tumble back to the real world was my twin brothers. They were things such as, "That's our baby sister!", "Hi there Ginny!". They were pointing and smiling. I felt my cheeks become hot from pure humiliation. I turned away from my twin brothers acting as though I didn't know them but I knew that was impossible seeing my flaming red hair was exactly the same as theirs. There was no way of hiding. I remembered looking on ahead and seeing a very old, ragged witches hat sitting upon a three legged stool. I remembered saying to myself, "That must be the Sorting Hat." Then the lady started reading names off the piece of parchment. I knew that my name would be near the end seeing my last name is, "Weasley." I stood waiting. I looked at all the students and what houses they were sorted into. Then finally my name was called.
I walked up to the stool and sat down. Then I felt a hat being placed on my head. The voice scared me and I nearly fell back but luckily I held onto the side of the stool. Then the words of the hat came into my ears.
"I see we have yet another Weasley to sort. Mmm, I wonder," the hat hissed into my ear.
My breathing had changed and was now ragged. My palms were sweaty from gripping onto the stool to forcefully.
"I'm only playing with you young child. I know where you belong... GRYFFINDOR!" the hat screeched.
My heart gave out at that point. I held my hand onto my chest trying to get my breathing back to normal. Then the lady removed the hat from my head and I rushed to Gryffindor house table to sit with my brothers. That was how I remember being sorted.
"Ginny," I heard someone say as they nudged me.
I shook my head and focused my eyes on the person.
"What?" I asked Charlotte.
"The sorting is about to begin and your sitting there in dreamland no doubt!" Charlotte whispered to me.
"Oh, sorry," I said my cheeks feeling a little bit heated. I turned away from her and faced my body towards the three legged stool and the Sorting Hat.
I looked and saw first years bunched together, frightened. I saw Professor McGonagall standing beside the stool, sliding the red ribbon off the rolled up parchment and placing it inside of her robe pocket. Then she unrolled the parchment, gazed at it for a mere few seconds and then turned back to the first years.
"When I call your name, you will come up here, sit on the stool and wait to be sorted," I heard Professor McGonagall say and gesturing her hand towards the stool and the battered hat.
I looked and watched the first years stand on one foot and then switching to stand on the other foot. I sighed and remembered how nervous I was.
"Ashes, Lea," Professor McGonagall called first.
I watched as the little girl with caramel brown hair walk nervously up to the stool. She sat down and Professor McGonagall placed the hat upon her head. The little girl let out a gasp of shock and then the hat spoke.
"GRYFFINDOR!" the hat shouted and the voice bounced off the walls making it louder. I closed my eyes quickly and then opened them. The little girl stepped down and headed for our table while all the Gryffindor's screamed in delight. She took a seat and then the sorting continued.
I was waiting for Daniel's little brother to be called. Charlotte wouldn't stop whispering things about his younger brother. Finally a few after the first name being called, it was Daniel's brother.
"Ents, Beau," Professor McGonagall called.
There was a squeal and I noticed it coming from the Hufflepuff house table. I turned to see Anna gripping onto her boyfriend Daniel's arm. I smiled and then turned back to the little boy that was sitting on the stool. From where I was sitting I could tell he had light brown hair with a bit of blonde showing here and there. He looked like a smaller version of Daniel far away.
"Aw, look how cute he is Gin," I heard Charlotte whisper.
How she could tell he was cute from where we were sitting, beats me. I could tell that he resembled Daniel from far away but you could never be too sure. I'd have to wait to see him up close. Finally the hat came to a conclusion.
"HUFFLEPUFF!" the hat shouted and once again, the voice vibrated off the walls.
I watched as the little boy made his way over to the Hufflepuff table where all Hufflepuff's were cheering, especially two.
Everyone around the Great Hall laughed at the two over-the-top teenagers. I joined along. Then after the Hufflepuff's clapping had ended, the sorting continued. I zoned out for the rest of it. I always found the sorting to be boring. Nothing interesting ever happened. I sighed and turned to look at my empty plate, wishing to eat. My tummy grumbled. I looked to see the last student being sorted.
"Zing, Toll," Professor McGonagall called.
The little boy stepped up to the stool and hat. He sat down and in a few moments, the hat had an answer.
"SLYTHERIN!" the hat shouted sending new vibrations around the room.
Finally time to eat. I watched as Professor McGonagall moved the Sorting Hat and stool off into another room.
Then she took her seat at the High Table with the other Professor's. Then Dumbledore stood up to say his usual announcements. I watched as the old, tired Professor, looked around the Great Hall at all the students. His white beard was white as snow. Amazing at how he is so strong for an old person.
"Good Evening everyone! Welcome to another splendid year at Hogwarts. I hope you all had a fantastic summer and didn't get into too much mischief," the Professor started and we all let out little laughs, " We can finally not live in fear and with that, let's make the best for all of our bright, leading futures of all you young people. First of all I would like to say, the Forbidden Forest is out of bounds to all Hogwarts students. Second, No magic is to be done in the halls during class or anytime for that matter. Thirdly, Hogsmeade trips are only for those Third years and up. You must have a signed permission slip otherwise you will not attend these trips. No slip, no trip. Fourth, our care taker, Mr. Argus Flinch, has a new list of all objects banned from the school. The list is pinned on the notice board if you all care to take a quick look. If you are found with any of the items on the list, it will get confiscated and you will receive detention. And lastly, I would like to present to you all your new Head Boy and Head Girl," at this, mummers and excited voices filled the hall.
I looked around and saw people whispering about who they thought Head Boy and Head Girl would be. I thought it was obviously Hermione no doubt about it but Head Boy? Now that was a tough decision. There so many honorable young males that could fill that position.
I looked back at Professor Dumbledore to see him trying to calm the students.
"Now, now everyone! Quiet please!" Professor Dumbledore's voiced echoed throughout the Great Hall. Soon after, everyone quieted down.
"Thank you. As I was saying, the new Head Boy and Head Girl will be pronounced shortly. It was a tough choice for Head Boy but in the end, a decision had to be made. There were so many young males amoung us that could easily fulfill this duty but we thought it be best to hand it to who we thought could handle it. This year's Head Girl is, our young, talented Gryffindor, Miss. Hermione Granger," when Hermione's name was said, our table broke out in cheers. I clapped along with my fellow house mates and turned to see Hermione's cheeks red and her smile that could go for mile. I watched as Ron gave his girlfriend a quick kiss on the cheek, "Miss. Granger, would you like to come up here to receive your badge."
I watched as Hermione made her way to Professor Dumbledore. Hermione shook hands with Professor Dumbledore, took her badge and then stood next to him. As the claps died down, Professor Dumbledore resumed speaking, "And now for your Head Boy. This year's Head Boy is the young, witty, outspoken boy, from Slytherin house, Mr. Draco Malfoy."
When Malfoy's name was called, my heart stopped for a quick second before beating again. The Great Hall had mild claps. Not many were clapping. The only table that I saw that was full force on clapping was of course, the Slytherin house table. I looked over to the table to see Malfoy there looking all arrogant, more of a snob than he already was or looked like.
"Mr. Malfoy, would you please come up here to receive your Head Boy badge," Professor Dumbledore called out.
I watched as Malfoy stood up from his table and strutted over to Professor Dumbledore. He shook hands with some fellow Slytherin's. I heard mummers and whispers break out from our table and also other house tables. I just kept my eyes glued on Malfoy even while Charlotte was whispering things into my ear. I saw Malfoy shake hands with Professor Dumbledore, take his badge, put it on and then stand on the left side of the Professor seeing Hermione was on the right side. I saw Malfoy shoot Hermione a dirty glance before smirking at the dumbfounded faces before them with me being one of them. I could tell my mouth was open a few inches and my eyes reaching out. I was just shocked to see that Malfoy was picked. How could he even be considered? I mean, his not witty and that 'all outspoken person' thing was wrong. He only had snide remarks nothing of value in his words.
I shook my head and then felt his eyes fall onto me. I shut my mouth as I saw him smirk and cross his arms over his chest. I looked away.
"Gin are you listening?" Charlotte asked me, "What is with you? I mean every time I talk your always off in your own world. Am I that boring?"
I turned to my friend and smiled.
"Sometimes," I joked with good nature, "Of course you don't bore me. The person who bores people around here is me and I'm proud of that! I don't want you taking my spot!"
"You don't bore people Gin," Charlotte said with a little laugh. I joined in.
"Right, now that you all know who your Head Boy and Head Girl is and I having nothing more to say, let the feast begin," I heard Professor Dumbledore say. I turned my head just in time to see him clap his hands together and food popped out of no where.
I kept my eyes on Malfoy. Lingering for a moment and then I looked at Hermione who seemed annoyed at the fact of Malfoy being Head Boy and I don't blame her. To work with him for a whole year is like tackling a dragon. I could tell people around me had already began eating and feasting. That's what I should be doing but instead my eyes are glued onto a certain conniving Slytherin. I watched as he made his way back to the Slytherin table all smug. The only thing that tore my eyes away from him was Hermione's voice and my angry brother.
"Who do they think they are making Malfoy Head Boy!" Ron said his voice rising just a notch so only people at our table could hear.
I turned to see Hermione still in shock, Harry sitting from across them shaking his head and Amber playing with her food.
"I don't know Ron," Harry said looking up. I just watched and listen to them talk.
"I- I- can't believe Malfoy is Head Boy. I have to work with him," I heard Hermione say. I looked at her. Her brown hair hanging down and her eyes all big with shock. Her mouth was still left a few inches open not knowing what else to say.
"Oh don't worry Hermione, if he does anything and I mean anything, you tell me and I'll see he gets what he deserves, personally," Ron said emphasizing the word 'personally'. I looked to see Ron's arm draped over Hermione's shoulders in a protective way. He hugged her closer to him and Hermione didn't hesitate to lean into his comforting arms.
"It's okay Hermione. With a boyfriend like Ron and with a friend like Harry, nothing should happen. You should be okay," I heard Charlotte say while scooping mashed potatoes onto her plate. I looked at the food on the table and then felt hungry.
I turned to all the delicious food that was presented on our table and every other table. I licked my lips at the sight of the food. Then I felt a nudge on my right side and a soft chuckle. I turned to see Colin shaking his head and placing some chicken breast on his plate.
"What?" I asked while looking at the roast beef that was in front of me. I picked up the tongs and used them to pick up a few pieces of the tender meat and then placing it on my plate and then I returned to looking at Colin to see what he had to say.
"Well, your off in your dreamland when the food came and then you sat there oblivious to the succulent food calling out to you to eat, well what I'm basically trying to ask is, are you all right? I mean I saw you watching Malfoy throughout that whole ceremony," Colin asked sounding quite serious.
What am I going to say? I don't know what to say! What happens if I say the wrong thing? Oh no. I put on a weak smile and all of a sudden felt hot. I started to fan myself with my hand but that didn't do much.
"Um, I'm fine Colin. Nothing really. I was just thinking about how terrible it would be to work with Malfoy for a year that's all. Was I watching Malfoy?" I asked lying about not knowing where my eyes were looking at.
"Yeah you were," Colin simply answered.
"Oh, I didn't notice," I said smiling a bit bigger hoping he'd stop. I picked up my fork and stared at my plate. I didn't even notice that I had placed some potatoes and pumpkin on my plate.
"I bet you didn't notice placing those on your plate seeing you were so engrossed on thinking about where your eyes were looking at," I heard Colin say, "Is there something going between Malfoy and you?"
I turned to look at my friend, "Of course not. Malfoy is still the jerk he always has been. Nothing changed. I just didn't notice where my eyes were."
I felt bad lying to him like this but I had to. There was no other explanation for my behaviour and I didn't know what to say. I looked at him trying to hide my lies but I was sure some of it would come shining through my eyes. I wasn't a very good liar and I didn't want to take a profession in it as well. I didn't see the point in lying but I just did. It was only a white lie, nothing to dramatic. I watched as Colin was about to answer but Charlotte spoke up and I could've jumped in joy. I didn't want to talk more about Malfoy with Colin.
"Oh Gin, you have to taste some of the mashed potato with some peas!" I heard Charlotte say while I could hear her stuffing food in her mouth and making a sound of delight.
I turned to face her and I laughed. I even heard Colin laughing behind me. Phew, I got out of that one easily but maybe next time Charlotte won't be there to save me. For the rest of the Feast I tried all types of foods. I was feeling a bit hungry. I drank my water and listened and conversed in conversations. As I ate, I notice more of Harry. I watched him eat from time to time. As my eyes scanned him, my brain took all his detail in, storing it so I'd remember the way Harry looked. I started from his head. He still had his jet black hair disheveled and sticking out in certain areas. I looked at his forehead to see a lightening bolt scar across his soft skin. He had a few strands of his hair hanging over his forehead. It looked like he was trying to hide his scar. I looked at his eyes that were still their deep emerald green pools. They were still covered by his glasses that were round and suited him perfectly.
I remember him having them broken so many times. I looked at his nose that was a perfect size to suit his face. I looked at his lips that had a slight colour in them. He was still eating and I watched as he opened his mouth, place some chicken in his mouth and then shut it. I tore my eyes away and looked down his neck that seemed busy with his throat swallowing down the food he deposited. I looked to see him in his Hogwarts uniform like the rest of us. His shoulders were a bit broader and he had gained muscles playing a tough sport such as Quidditch. The once scrawny, no muscle boy turned out to be tough and have muscles throughout the years he played Quidditch. He looked good this year just like every other year. I sighed and then my eyes trailed back up to his face only to be welcomed by two emerald green gems.
I felt taken aback seeing that Harry was staring at me with a smile set on his face. His eye were sparkling and with his smile, the whole place around him lightened up. I smiled and could feel my cheeks become hot again and I could tell, a pink colour was most likely sneaking up to my cheeks. I turned away feeling a bit embarrassed to be caught looking at Harry by Harry himself. I looked down at my empty plate and then took my goblet and took a big sip out of it.
I sat there looking at people slow their eating and soon everyone had enough of the meal. Then dessert came. My eyes widen to see all the desserts arranged in front of me.
"Come on Gin," I heard Colin say as he took bits and pieces of dessert.
I giggled and then attended to get my own dessert. I picked bits and pieces from most of the desserts. Some of the desserts I didn't even touch or go near. I began eating my dessert while Colin started to talk to me.
"So another year at Hogwarts," Colin said eating his dessert.
"Mmm," I answered still eating. I was glad he dropped the whole Malfoy issue, "I wonder what this year is going to be like."
"I do too," I heard Hugh say as he joined our conversation.
I looked up to see him smiling with a bit of his dessert hanging out of the side of his mouth.
"Ah, Hugh, you have some of your dessert on the corner of your mouth," I said wiping the corner of my mouth, motioning him to do the same.
He did do the same except on the wrong side. I giggled and shook my head.
"The other side," I said now pointing to the spot on his face.
"Oh," he said wiping it off, "Thanks Gin."
"No problem," I said picking up my fork and digging into my dessert again.
"Don't you think this year is going to be a bit better seeing, well, You-Know-Who is gone?" I heard Neville ask. I looked up to see his face.
He had changed over the years and he was no longer as chubby as he was before. He had grown taller and was now evenly shaped out. He still had his dark brown hair that seemed just as messed up as Harry's. He had his dark brown eyes that matched his hair and his face. He still was a bit forgetful but he had improved during his years at Hogwarts. I heard he was still scared of Professor Snape. I smiled at him.
"Yeah I guess so," I answered.
I saw Colin nod his head out of the corner of my eye.
"It should be better. I hope," I heard Colin say.
Neville nodded his head in agreement and then continued to eat. I looked at him for a few more moments and then I turned back to my food. I played with it a few minutes before picking some up and putting it into my mouth. Soon I was finished and I sat there drinking the water in my goblet till that was finished as well. I just then only noticed how Charlotte and me weren't saying much to eachother but I guess I was talking to Colin, Hugh and Neville while she was talking to, Hermione, Ron, Harry and Amber. After a few minutes of sitting there thinking, the dishes cleared and then everyone started to talk. Then tea appeared on our tables.
"I guess they are really celebrating seeing now we have some tea to drink," I said looking at the little kettle and little mugs that were presented in front of us. Our main plates and our dessert plates were cleared.
"Yeah, you want some?" Colin asked.
"Yes please. I don't think I'll be able to eat tomorrow eating so much tonight!" I said while taking the mug that Colin had handed me. Colin chuckled and then poured himself some tea.
"I agree," Hugh said pouring Neville and himself some tea.
I sipped the tea slowly not wanting to burn my tongue. I blew the contents to cool it down a bit. It worked and when the liquid touch my lips, then my tongue and went into my mouth, it wasn't as hot. I swallowed letting the hot liquid slide down my throat and then felt it settle on top of all the food I just ate. Conversations picked up again after everyone had some tea to drink. There was laughter heard from here and there. It really was a celebration and everyone was happy. I smiled as I took another sip of my drink.
After fifteen minutes of sitting there drinking our tea and talking, Professor Dumbledore stood up again. Everyone became silent and looked at the Professor. My eyes fell on the Professor wondering what he would say.
"Now that we have all eaten and are full, well I hope," the Professor started while softly chuckling and there were a few little chuckles around the Hall, "we should all be heading for bed. Classes start tomorrow like usual. The reason as to why the feast went on longer than usual is simply because we needed time to relax and what better way than to eat and chatter amoungst yourselves," when the Professor said that, some people yelled out, "Here, Here", the Professor chuckled and then continued, "Would the Prefects lead there houses back to their common room. Look after the First years and show them the way. I would like a quick word with the Head Boy and Heard Girl before they rush off to get some sleep. I assure that you all will sleep soundly. Good night everyone and get some rest."
The whole of the Great Hall broke out in applause for the Professor. Some rose from their seats while continuing to clap loudly. I watched the Professor and saw him smile grateful and then give one nod. I rose from my seat, stretched and then turned to Charlotte.
"You ready?" I asked looking as my friend rose from her seat.
"Yeah," she answered while moving out from between the table and chair. Then I saw her slide her chair into place. I followed suit, "Come on Gin. I'm tired and full," Charlotte whined while walking off slowly.
"I'm coming," I said walking a few steps behind her to fix my school robes and then I walked beside her, "I think I ate too much."
"You think? I know I did," Charlotte said softly laughing. I just smiled and kept walking not knowing what to say, "Your quiet. Are you all right?"
I turned to look at my friend. Why was everyone asking me this question?
"I'm fine Charlotte. It's nothing really," I said still smiling.
Charlotte gave me a disapproving look and then looked away. Then she looked back at me and I could see the concern shining through her eyes.
"I'm fine, Charlotte. Seriously I am. I'm just a bit tired, that's all," I said still looking into her eyes.
Charlotte nodded her head, "If you say so but if there is something wrong you can always tell me."
"I know I can," I said gently holding her arm. Then I fell a bit forward. I looked to see some First years rushing to the front. I shook my head gently whistle still smiling, "First years."
"Yeah," Charlotte agreed. We both laughed and then walked all the way back to Gryffindor Common Room in silence. I was too full to talk and I felt that if I did talk, I'd hurl. I think the same was happening with Charlotte because she was rather quiet all the way back. When we entered the Common Room, I felt relaxed.
"I'm going to bed," I said before a yawn escaped, "Are you coming Charlotte?"
"Sure am," Charlotte answered yawning as well, "You just had to yawn."
I nodded my head as water covered my eyes from the yawn. I spotted Colin sitting down in one of the arm chairs and Hugh sitting on the couch. I walked over to them to say good night.
"I'm off to bed. Good night and see you two tomorrow morning," I said giving a quick wave to both of them which they returned lazily.
"All right Gin, see you tomorrow then. Good night," Colin said.
"Yeah, good night," Hugh said straight after him. I saw Hugh yawn and then I had the sudden urge to yawn and that's what I did.
"Come on Charlotte," I said making my way over to the Girl dorms. I started to climb the stairs when I heard my brother call out to me. I spun around to see him, "I'm off to bed."
"Oh okay, Good night," Ron called out.
"Good night," I called out. Then I heard Harry and Amber.
"Good night," they said in unison.
I yawned again and then just waved to the two of them, "Good night," I said rather quickly and then I went off to the dorms. I was about to collapse from tiredness. I didn't notice I was this tired or maybe it was the food that weighed me down and made me feel tired just like a baby. I walked over to Charlotte and my door and opened it. It was dark. I couldn't be bothered to turn any of the lamps or light the little candles. I knew my room pretty well so I really didn't mind. I held my arms in front of me though to make sure I didn't fall on anything. I walked over to where my stuff was put and grabbed my sleep wear. I took my uniform off and got into my sleep wear quickly. I didn't want to waste another minute of my sleeping time. I walked over to my bed and laid down. I laid there for a moment resting my eyes and then I pulled the covers open and got into them. My head rested on my pillow and it felt as though I had no energy left. I sighed and let out another yawn when Charlotte entered. I could see the light from the Common Room just slightly reaching our dorm. It was very faint but I could see Charlotte's figure in the door way. I watched as she walked in, shut the door gently and then walk over to her bed. There was two other girls in our dorm but I didn't know where they were. There names were Layla Kit and Calixte Rook. I didn't see them during the feast or maybe I did but didn't notice. Oh well, doesn't matter.
"Are you asleep yet Gin?" Charlotte asked as I heard her moving about near her bed.
"No not yet but I will be soon," I said yawning.
"Mmm," Charlotte just said and I could see her laying in her bed, the covers covering her body as she laid on her back.
I just turned over and then closed my eyes. Soon after, I drifted off into a dream. Tomorrow was going to be a big day, classes started tomorrow. With that as my last thought, I fell into a dream of school for no particular reason.
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