The Frozen and the Burned

Thunder cracked above in the heavens as the rain poured heavily among the students. They were all running through the wispy pieces of grass to the grand doors of the Hogwarts Castle screaming amongst them selves and tripping into mud holes.

One student remained however, blanketed in her own misery and doubt. Water was seeping through her skin and bones, into her very core but she shook the thought of going inside from of her mind. 'No, I can't, I can't go inside, not when this had happened, and they'll make fun of me forever....' She trembled. 'Oh why did I do it? Why did I kiss Harry Potter?!?'

Flashback During lunchtime a vibrant redheaded girl walked through the great hall to have a meal. Ginny and her friend Colin were starving and after a long lesson in potions, were all up for having some relaxation time.

"That was the worst lesson I've ever had!" Colin said while he slipped into his seat next to Ginny.

Helping herself to some mashed potatoes and gravy she replied "I know, but it couldn't be worse than Professor Binns droning on and on about the history of wizard money." "GINNY!!!" Someone panted as they ran towards their table. She turned around to see the owner of the voice. It was Parvati. The plated hair girl slid onto the bench on the other side.

"I heard that Harry Potter is going to ask you out!!!" she exclaimed with an excited look that scrunched her face. Her expression soon changed however when she saw the very boy she was talking about walk through the doors. "Oh my, here he comes! I have to go!!" she said in a rush while climbing back over the bench to join her other friends. Leave it up to Parvati to pass on the gossip.

Ginny swallowed with a huge gulp and started to feel her face burn with nerves. As Harry bent down and opened his mouth to say something, Ginny felt her own legs rise to meet him while her lips connect with his. After her eyes fluttered open from the kiss when it was over she couldn't believe what she had done.

Thunder growled as Harry started to finish what he was saying "I was just wondering if Cho and I could sit here....there aren't any seats left...we're going out, didn't Ron tell you?" he said shifting uneasily. But the only reply he received was a blur of crimson hair as she ran out of sight.

End of Flashback

The poor drenched copper haired girl rocked herself whimpering with all the thoughts running through her colliding with each other. She was beginning to get a headache and it wasn't a nice feeling to add on to her humiliation. 'I don't want to ever go back...it's not like anyone noticed me before...so why bother?'

Ginny looked around, noticing that she had been abandoned, by everyone, even her family. 'Is this supposed to happen? Am I supposed to not have anyone??'

The sky was growing darker as she looked up and more clouds rolled in as she became angry at herself for her actions.

Draco sighed as he reached the outside steps of the entrance to the castle. He hadn't been out in a long time but had thought tonight was the perfect chance without the sun being there to damage his pale skin.

Looking around he noticed the illuminating image of copper hair and started toward the owner unnoticed.

As Ginny hugged her knees to her chest, Draco noticed that her eyes were rimmed with red and her hair was plastered to her face in tangled knots. She was biting her lip occasionally while singing as the tears threatened to overcome her own self control.

For some reason at that moment Draco felt pity for the youngest Weasley. 'Pity is for the weak' Draco smirked to himself. 'Yes, poor little Weasley, she's probably crying about Mr. Potty, how incredibly sad, at least every girl in the school wouldn't mind if I kissed them' and with his air of superiority, he walked over to her.

"What's wrong Weasel too ugly for Pothead? Or if I'm not mistaken, maybe it's because you kissed him when you know he doesn't like you?'

whimpering to herself she bit her lip and said softly 'please go away Malfoy, can't you see I want time to myself?' Although the answer was accompanied with a cruel smirk.

'Oh but that is what you've had for your whole life, you've always been alone and without someone, can't you see that nobody loves you? Nobody cares about the poor Weasley girl...'

But before Draco could say anything else to sadden her she ran away.

He sighed. Nothing was fun anymore, he hated insulting everyone, mind you, it was getting pretty dull since he had been saying the same mockery for the past 5 years. Walking to the castle doors with the squishing of his custom made shoes on the grass he encountered Blaise at the great oak doors.

Blaise was the kind of girl that every Slytherin male wanted. Heck, she even made all the girls question their choice of gender. With raven black hair and cold ice blue eyes that stood out, anyone would think she was the most gorgeous out of the Slytherin house or perhaps the others too. She was even the girl that Draco Malfoy lusted after himself.

'Hello Malfoy' she purred and licked her lips.

'Blaise' he said smoothly trying to cover the lust in his voice though he knew she was already acquainted with his feelings.

'I have a proposition for you if you would like to accept.'

'And what exactly is that?'

'Ahem, well that Weasley girl is getting very pretty isn't she...' she said feigning interest.

'Yes, I suppose so, what exactly is your point?' he said getting frustrated that she was taking her time.

'Well,' she stopped there placing her hand on his chest. 'I know that you've been looking at me for the past....what 2 years?'

He grunted in response.

'Here's the deal, I will let you have me if, and only if...' she slid her hand down his torso and near his groin lightly 'you get the virgin Weasel to sleep with you'.

'WHAT??' He exclaimed suddenly making her drop her hand.

'Do we have a deal or not?' she imposed.

'Why would you want to make this bet in the first place Zabini?' He questioned with a hint of annoyance-he was about to maybe shag her when she proposed this preposterous idea! Damn woman.

'Because, if you win-that is, if you get her to sleep with you, you have me for whatever you want me for....'

He thought about what she said his curiosity getting the better of him 'and if I don't get her in my bed?'

'Then I get your reputation' she declared with a superior look.

'What are you getting at?' he laughed. 'You? Get my reputation?' he whooped.

'I know you're laughing now Malfoy, but just you wait, if you lose our little bet, you have to declare your love for Pansy although we both know how false that idea is' he grimaced at this 'AND while the school is laughing at you I get to have your new firebolt along with you doing my homework for the next school year.'

'What makes you think I will agree to this?' he inquired.

'Because if you win, you can do anything with me instead of having to compromise with the dirty school girls that you usually have in your bed.' 'So is it a deal? Or not?' she said with a conniving smirk.

'Deal'. He acquiesced. This is going to be too easy and in no time I'll have the girl who's most lusted after moaning my name in my bed. It was his time to leer.

Turning his back on her and walking away he heard her call once more – 'Oh and Draco honey? I just hope you know that Weasley is hoping to save her innocence till marriage, have fun!!'

His back stiffened at her cold knowing laugh. How in the bloody hell am I going to make her fall in love with a.) her worst enemy and b.) the school bully while trying to get her into bed with me?!?!?! DAMN BLAISE, TRUST HER TO SCREW EVERYTHING!!!!

A new found anger stirring, he plodded his way through the school to his own private chamber.