* Chapter 4 *

*Draco*

Yes! I finally got Weasl… Ginny… to be friends with me now… This is great. Holy shit! Is that the time?! Better get to potions…

*Ginny*

I guess it's kinda nice to have a new friend… Better be on my way to Herbology… Wait… I have potions. That's right. McGonagle transferred me into seventh year potions due to my "exceptional and outstanding work". Better be off…

" I expect all of you to know all the standard procedures in my class. Parkinson! Sit down! Now, to start of the year, I want all of you to pair up and do an assignment. The assignment should be on level 21. All of you seventh years, except for Virginia Weasley who has decided to join your seventh-year potions class, should be capable of doing such an experiment. This will be worth fifteen percent of you final average, so I expect that you put at least some effort into it! Understood?!"

The rest of the class went," Yes, Professor Snape." Then followed a numerous amount of groans…

"SILENCE!!!" The whole class became so silent, that the sound of a fly would have been deafening! "Now, I will assign your partners for you. Mr. Potter, you will be with Mr. Longbottom. Ms. Granger with Mr. Weasley. Mr. Malfoy can be with Ms. Parkinson. Mr. Zabini, you can be with… let's see… Ms. Weasley. Mr……."

*Draco*

Damn, I didn't get Ginny. I got that cow Parkinson. God, why can't she keep her hands to herself?! "Pansy, get your disgusting hands off of me!"

"But,"

"NO! Now, as long as we're 'partners', there will be no form of touching, that means groping and kissing, and there will be none of your defeaning squeals! Alright?!"

"Okay, Drakey."

"And none of that 'Drakey' name calling either!"

Just shoot me!

*Ginny*

Guess I didn't get Draco. Well, Blaise doesn't seem too bad.

"Hey… Ginny is it?"

"Yeah. Hi."

"So, we better get started. What should we do for our project?"

"I don't know. We should research something first. Level 21! What does he think we are, geniuses?"

"Nah, he's just trying to make our brains turn to jello then use us as his lab rats for his potion experiments."

"*gasps* You're teasing me, aren't you."

"Well, yeah…"

He's funny, nice too. And you can't forget really really cute!

*Draco*

Look at Blaise, flirting with my Ginny! Did I just say that? Anyways, look at them, laughing together. It can't be jealousy, can it? Well, all I have to say is that I don't like the looks of them being together!

*Ginny*

Just looked over to Draco and his slutty partner. Wait, was he just staring at us? Or, me? *bell rings*.

"Well, off to lunch. We should meet at the library sometime soon."

"As in a date?"

"Blaise!"

"Just kidding with you! Alright. How about tomorrow at 5? Sound good?"

"Sure, that's fine."

"See you then."
"Yeah, see you."

What a sweet guy.

"Ms. Weasley! Ms. Weasley! Oh for goodness sakes! MS. WEASLEY!"

"Oh sorry, yes Professor McGonagle?"

"Professor Dumbledore would like to have a word with you in his office."

"Did I do something wrong?"

"Oh no, dear child. He just wants to discuss your schedule and academic plans. From what I hear, he is very impressed with your studies. Now off you go…"

"Um, thank you Professor."

Am I slipping in my grades or what? Maybe he's just trying to move me up to some more seventh year classes. That's it. Actually, it would be nice to be in a few more seventh year classes. Frankly, being around Colin… I can't take his whining and complaints. And he always asks if he can take my picture. Honestly, he'll never grow up! Also, I wouldn't really mind being closer to Draco and Blaise. Blaise. He's a real nice eye-catcher. Who am I kidding, why would anyone like a twig-bodied, mud colored eyed, lame red-haired freak like me? *sighs* Well, off to Dumbledore's.

"Hello Virginia."

"Hello Professor Dumbledore. May I inquire why I am here?"

"Certainly. I have been noticing your excellent academic grades and wizarding skills. So, I would like you to be moved up to the seventh year. If that is alright with you."

"Of course, I mean, this kind of opportunity isn't really offered everyday you know."

"Yes. Now, you're schedule will be owled to you tomorrow morning at breakfast. I expect that you will make me proud and do well in your studies. Now, off you go. You wouldn't want to be late for lunch now, would you?"

"No. Thank you Professor. Bye!"

"Goodbye, Virginia."

Wow, I was only expecting to maybe have a few more seventh year classes, but this is great. I get to see more of Blaise now. Wait, does that mean that I fancy him? I thought I fancied Harry, then Draco, now… him? Well, I think I'm starting to get over Harry now… and Draco… he clearly just wants to be 'friends', so what's the harm of liking Blaise, right? Other than the fact that he's a Slytherin and if by some luck I ever go out with him, Ron would kill me! Well, who gives? I could beat Ron any time I want! *giggles* That reminds me of the little pig-fence incident over the summer. When Ron was teasing me so I started socking him and then pushed him down. Then his head got stuck in the pig pen fence. Fred and George and I had a great laugh! Even when mother came out to see what all that racket was, she started laughing too. Then it started to rain. I told Ron,' At least it can't get any worse!' Then it started raining. Father was on his way home and he somehow got Ron's huge head out of the fence. The twins and I almost died laughing! Holy crap! Lunch'll be over in 20 minutes. I better hurry…

*Draco*

Where's Ginny? She should be with her friends at that pathetic Gryffindor table. Wait, there she is. Lord, she gets even more beautiful each time I see her.

"Oy, Draco, are you eyeing Ginny?"

"Sorry Blaise, what was that?"

"You like the little Weasel, don't you?"

"Nah, I'm just friends with her. That's all."

"Really? Since when did this happen?"

"Oh, around yesterday during lunch."

"So, there's nothing between you guys?"

"No."

"Draco."

"What?"

"Can you keep a secret?"

"Depends… How juicy is it?"

"Come on, I'm serious."

"Alright, fine. What is it?"

"I kinda think I like Virginia."

"Really?"

"Yeah, I mean, look at her. I can't believe that Scar-Head doesn't even notice her! So stupid!"

" I know. But, if you really like her that much, then just ask her out!" Shit, did I just say that?!

"You think so? I mean, what if I get rejected?"

"Blaise, ask yourself this question: Have you ever been rejected by a girl before?"

"Well… no… but…"

"Then go! Wait, actually, she's coming this way. Sit down and stop drooling over her!"

"Hey Draco, Blaise!"

"Hey."

"Hey."

"What brings you over here?"

"Do you hate me that much Draco?"

"Of course I do." *smirks*

"Eh heh. Anyways, just had a little meeting with Dumbledore."

"Oh my God, you're suspended?!"

"You're sucking all the fun out of this, you know! SHUT UP AND LET ME FINISH!"

"Okay! Sorry…"

"Shut up Draco! Sit down Ginny."

"Thanks. At least someone here has manners! As I was saying before I got rudely interrupted, Dumbledore decided to move me up to seventh year. Isn't that great?"

"That awesome, Gin."

"Yeah."

"Well, that's the bell. Will you guys walk me to our next class?"

"Of course."

"Sure."

She's in seventh year now? That's awesome! Now I get to see her more often.

*Blaise*

That's cool… But when do I pop the question? Gods, she's smiling at me. Quick. Smile back. She's so pretty…