Summary: Ginny Weasley reached out for someone who could never make her
happy, He would drag her into danger. But she finds herself hurting her
newest friend and throwing away one of the most important people in her
life. All he needs is a chance to prove himself to her, her family, and
himself. Spoilers. Ginny/Blaise Ginny/Harry
Calling Out to You
Chapter 3
On Wednesday morning, Ginny found herself thinking of the Wizdard's Debt she owed Blaise. It seemed odd, but the debt seemed to carry an invisible bond that connected them. It was not so much the type of payment, but the worth of the payment that was important. To Ginny tutoring Blaise in Charms was no big deal, but to Blaise it could affect his whole future. It was almost strange the way Blaise had confided in Ginny about his mum and sister. She could hardly imagine being so open about a touchy subject, but instead of pity she felt compassion. Ginny did not know Blaise very well, but she was beginning to understand him a bit better.
Blaise was an enigma to most people. Ginny supposed Malfoy knew him well, but only because they were cousins. Blaise was withdrawn and detached from everything around him. Instead of arrogance he had his quiet dignity that surrounded him and helped keep him safe from hurt. Although the Zabinis were an old pureblood family they seemed to be more impartial and intelligent having just as many Ravenclaws and Gryffindors as Slytherins.
Ginny also thought about what the Sorting Hat had said to her as a first- year.
"Do not be so quick to label all Slytherins evil or all Gryffindors bold. Slytherins hold many admirable traits many of which you posses. So, what is your choice, to be brave or to take the path of least resistance?"
Ginny had chosen Gryffindor, but now she was not so sure the hat had meant being brave meant be a Gryffindor. It was true she had many Slytherin qualities and by choosing Gryffindor she had taken the path of least resistance. Ambition and cunningness were not always evil traits, Ginny of all people knew that. What Blaise had said about Slytherin was true, only the strong survive. Ginny mused if she had been a Slytherin would she have survived?
Her mind told her she would have thrived, but she had done well in Gryffindor. Except she did not have what she wanted. Harry Potter and her were not dating, her brother ordered her around, and she was known as a nice girl. Perhaps, if she were a Slytherin she would have all those things she craved; Harry's attention, Ron's respect, and the school's admiration. Maybe there was a way to be a Gryffindor and have what she truly wanted. Maybe Blaise would be the one to help her.
Another voice awoke inside her head saying she should be happy with her family's love and support. Her family was poor and ill-suited in society, she would never be able to do what she wanted if she did not lift herself up. She would not even have to do it by herself, she could watch and learn from Blaise and the other Slytherins and mix it with her own Gryffindor morals. Ginny thought briefly about asking Blaise for help, but thought against it. A Gryffindor would ask for help, a Slytherin would watch, take notes, and put their plan into affect.
This plan did have one downfall, it would mean spending a lot of time with Blaise and probably Malfoy. She did not want to arouse suspicion from her brother. Harry might notice her odd choice of friends and insist on saving her, or he might think she fancied Blaise or Malfoy.
An odd thought crept into Ginny's head, did she fancy Blaise Zabini? Although, she understood him, she doubted she felt anything for him. He was useful, but once Ginny's plan was complete she would not need him anymore, she would have Harry. She felt sympathy for Blaise, she shared common feelings with Blaise, but she did not in anyway fancy him, she told herself resolutely.
Ginny wandered down to the Great Hall for breakfast, she sat down across from Harry and Ron next to Hermione. Hermione was talking about her latest test in Transfiguration, while Harry and Ron shoveled food into their mouths. After saying hello she asked Ron about quidditch practice, but instead of saying anything he dropped his fork to his plate and cast Harry a meaningful look.
"Err, Ginny, Ron and I think that quidditch might be bit dangerous for a little girl to play. I mean there are so many injuries and the boys play so rough, we just think-" Harry stopped at the look of indignation on Ginny's face.
"I'm being cut?" Gunny demanded angrily looking between them. "I have never ended up in the hospital wing, unlike yourself Harry! I can not help it Ron never makes me do bludger drills at practice, I thought I was a good chaser," she said angrily.
"You are, Gin, but I think you are just too little to play with the boys-" Ron began.
"Ron, I am not a little girl anymore! I know it's hard to imagine this, but I have gown up. And you should too," she snapped. "If you think I will resign just because of one incident you are wrong!"
"Ginny, we aren't asking you to resign. We have already decided to replace you," Ron said softly. This was the last straw thought Ginny angrily. She got up and pointed at Ron threateningly.
"Ron, if you are too blind to see that I can take care of myself, then stay out of my life," she shouted walking away. Ron also had a very bad temper.
"Just like you took care of yourself when Goyle hit that bludger at you!" he yelled making her turn red. "Zabini had to catch you, a Slytherin had to save you." Ginny turned to him with rage in her eyes.
"Well, Ron, you sure as all hell did nothing to save me," she said coldly and exited the Great Hall. Ron sat there looking stunned, but quickly went back to eating trying to convince himself he had done the right thing. Blaise and Draco witnessed the whole exchange from the Slytherin table. Draco had spent the previous night wondering if Blaise fancied Ginny in some way.
"Perhaps now is when her knight in shining armor should rush in and save her," Draco noted wryly.
"Actually, Potter is still sitting at the Gryffindor table," Blaise said not understanding his cousin's subtle hint. Draco was incredulous Blaise did not understand.
"I meant you, you prat," he said scornfully.
"Me?" Blaise asked dumbly.
"No, Goyle the one who almost killed her, yes you, idiot," he said sarcastically.
"Since when has there ever been a Slytherin hero?" he questioned looking him in his silvery eyes.
"When has a Slytherin ever fancied a Gryffindor?" Draco challenged. His only response was a biscuit thrown at his head.
A/N: This was a transitional chapter meant to explain Ginny's motivation for spending so much time with the Slytherins. It was also meant to show how her brother's lack of respect for her makes her feel. It also alludes to a few one-sided romances occurring. I understand if you think it was mediocre. I am also trying to develop Blaise into someone more than a Draco clone, if you have any suggestions please say so. Thanks and love you, KTBallerina.
Calling Out to You
Chapter 3
On Wednesday morning, Ginny found herself thinking of the Wizdard's Debt she owed Blaise. It seemed odd, but the debt seemed to carry an invisible bond that connected them. It was not so much the type of payment, but the worth of the payment that was important. To Ginny tutoring Blaise in Charms was no big deal, but to Blaise it could affect his whole future. It was almost strange the way Blaise had confided in Ginny about his mum and sister. She could hardly imagine being so open about a touchy subject, but instead of pity she felt compassion. Ginny did not know Blaise very well, but she was beginning to understand him a bit better.
Blaise was an enigma to most people. Ginny supposed Malfoy knew him well, but only because they were cousins. Blaise was withdrawn and detached from everything around him. Instead of arrogance he had his quiet dignity that surrounded him and helped keep him safe from hurt. Although the Zabinis were an old pureblood family they seemed to be more impartial and intelligent having just as many Ravenclaws and Gryffindors as Slytherins.
Ginny also thought about what the Sorting Hat had said to her as a first- year.
"Do not be so quick to label all Slytherins evil or all Gryffindors bold. Slytherins hold many admirable traits many of which you posses. So, what is your choice, to be brave or to take the path of least resistance?"
Ginny had chosen Gryffindor, but now she was not so sure the hat had meant being brave meant be a Gryffindor. It was true she had many Slytherin qualities and by choosing Gryffindor she had taken the path of least resistance. Ambition and cunningness were not always evil traits, Ginny of all people knew that. What Blaise had said about Slytherin was true, only the strong survive. Ginny mused if she had been a Slytherin would she have survived?
Her mind told her she would have thrived, but she had done well in Gryffindor. Except she did not have what she wanted. Harry Potter and her were not dating, her brother ordered her around, and she was known as a nice girl. Perhaps, if she were a Slytherin she would have all those things she craved; Harry's attention, Ron's respect, and the school's admiration. Maybe there was a way to be a Gryffindor and have what she truly wanted. Maybe Blaise would be the one to help her.
Another voice awoke inside her head saying she should be happy with her family's love and support. Her family was poor and ill-suited in society, she would never be able to do what she wanted if she did not lift herself up. She would not even have to do it by herself, she could watch and learn from Blaise and the other Slytherins and mix it with her own Gryffindor morals. Ginny thought briefly about asking Blaise for help, but thought against it. A Gryffindor would ask for help, a Slytherin would watch, take notes, and put their plan into affect.
This plan did have one downfall, it would mean spending a lot of time with Blaise and probably Malfoy. She did not want to arouse suspicion from her brother. Harry might notice her odd choice of friends and insist on saving her, or he might think she fancied Blaise or Malfoy.
An odd thought crept into Ginny's head, did she fancy Blaise Zabini? Although, she understood him, she doubted she felt anything for him. He was useful, but once Ginny's plan was complete she would not need him anymore, she would have Harry. She felt sympathy for Blaise, she shared common feelings with Blaise, but she did not in anyway fancy him, she told herself resolutely.
Ginny wandered down to the Great Hall for breakfast, she sat down across from Harry and Ron next to Hermione. Hermione was talking about her latest test in Transfiguration, while Harry and Ron shoveled food into their mouths. After saying hello she asked Ron about quidditch practice, but instead of saying anything he dropped his fork to his plate and cast Harry a meaningful look.
"Err, Ginny, Ron and I think that quidditch might be bit dangerous for a little girl to play. I mean there are so many injuries and the boys play so rough, we just think-" Harry stopped at the look of indignation on Ginny's face.
"I'm being cut?" Gunny demanded angrily looking between them. "I have never ended up in the hospital wing, unlike yourself Harry! I can not help it Ron never makes me do bludger drills at practice, I thought I was a good chaser," she said angrily.
"You are, Gin, but I think you are just too little to play with the boys-" Ron began.
"Ron, I am not a little girl anymore! I know it's hard to imagine this, but I have gown up. And you should too," she snapped. "If you think I will resign just because of one incident you are wrong!"
"Ginny, we aren't asking you to resign. We have already decided to replace you," Ron said softly. This was the last straw thought Ginny angrily. She got up and pointed at Ron threateningly.
"Ron, if you are too blind to see that I can take care of myself, then stay out of my life," she shouted walking away. Ron also had a very bad temper.
"Just like you took care of yourself when Goyle hit that bludger at you!" he yelled making her turn red. "Zabini had to catch you, a Slytherin had to save you." Ginny turned to him with rage in her eyes.
"Well, Ron, you sure as all hell did nothing to save me," she said coldly and exited the Great Hall. Ron sat there looking stunned, but quickly went back to eating trying to convince himself he had done the right thing. Blaise and Draco witnessed the whole exchange from the Slytherin table. Draco had spent the previous night wondering if Blaise fancied Ginny in some way.
"Perhaps now is when her knight in shining armor should rush in and save her," Draco noted wryly.
"Actually, Potter is still sitting at the Gryffindor table," Blaise said not understanding his cousin's subtle hint. Draco was incredulous Blaise did not understand.
"I meant you, you prat," he said scornfully.
"Me?" Blaise asked dumbly.
"No, Goyle the one who almost killed her, yes you, idiot," he said sarcastically.
"Since when has there ever been a Slytherin hero?" he questioned looking him in his silvery eyes.
"When has a Slytherin ever fancied a Gryffindor?" Draco challenged. His only response was a biscuit thrown at his head.
A/N: This was a transitional chapter meant to explain Ginny's motivation for spending so much time with the Slytherins. It was also meant to show how her brother's lack of respect for her makes her feel. It also alludes to a few one-sided romances occurring. I understand if you think it was mediocre. I am also trying to develop Blaise into someone more than a Draco clone, if you have any suggestions please say so. Thanks and love you, KTBallerina.
