Oh, your followers are blind
They think they've found the new Messiah
But now it's all gone sour…
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar
"Harry and I will find out Gin, I promise. Don't worry."
Ginny's POV
My stomach twisted violently at his words. How could I do this to my brother? Ron loved Harry as a brother and idolized him as well. But what could I possibly tell him… it wasn't as if Harry had really done anything. He had been understandably upset.
I'm sure Ron will understand. I turn to him, ready to explain how I got myself 'beaten up'.
Draco's POV
I watch as Ginny's emotions rapidly cross her face. I've seen the same look on my mother countless times. She's trying to justify what's been done to her. As if there is in justification in this world.
"Face it Gin, some of us are just screwed when we enter this world."
"What the hell are you talking about Malfoy?" Weasly – Ron- turns toward me in a fury. I stretch back, enjoying the moment. Then I see Ginny's eyes fill with her horror. Her body literally convulsed and I felt a sudden, unexpected urge. I wanted to protect her desperately. And I know without turning around who had caused the horrible helplessness she was now displaying.
"Ginny?" Harry's voice asked gently. "How are you?"
Ginny's POV
My boyfriend- the hero. "Do you know how lucky you are?" How many times have I heard that line? And I always dutifully nod my head, looking slightly embarrassed at the praise.
"I'm all right," I begin, but Draco cuts me out.
"How the hell does she look Potter? Does she look bloody fine to you? God knows, maybe you prefer her like this, you bastard. Easier to –"
"Shut up Malfoy." Ron comes quickly to Harry's defense, ready to murder Draco.
"What Weasel? Did it ever to occur to you what has really happened to your sister? Do you even give a bloody damn about her, idiot?"
"More then you'll ever understand Malfoy." Through it all Harry has remained silent, playing the ever suffering boy-who-lived. And now they are looking at me expectantly, waiting for me to fulfill the role of heroine. But I can't.
"Please, just leave. Please?"
Draco's POV
I can't stand listening to this anymore. How can anyone be so ignorant; blind? The silence that covers us is as heavy as quilt in summer. Finally, Ginny's voice interrupts it, seeming to enlarge the silence rather then murder it.
"Please, just leave. Please?" She does not even ask, she begs. It is pathetic to see this – this gryffindor groveling at the feet of all of us.
I get up first, ready to be the 'good guy' for once. My father would kill me if he knew I was giving into her pleas…
"D-Draco?" I turn to Ginny in surprise. She looks fearfully at her brother and 'boyfriend' as she speaks. "Would you stay please?"
I give my trademark smirk, but return to her. I can't believe I am obeying her. Weasly looks at us in disgust and then stalks out. We are left with the strangely silent Potter.
He looks at Ginny, as if unsure what to make of her.
Harry's POV
For once, Draco has made more sense then Ron in an argument. I never thought I would see that happen. Of course, I never thought I'd be a blood thirsty monster, either.
If Ginny could be happy with Malfoy, maybe it was for the best. Would I be able to let her go, though? I, God help me, liked having her in my power. Knowing I could control something.
"Livia…" God, where had that come from? I used to call Ginny 'Livia' a combination of Lily and Virginia. She looked as startled as I did.
"Ginny? Before I go, one thing? Is your baby a Malfoy?"
Ginny looked down before answering. "Yes, Harry. But, um, it's not exactly what you think…"
Her face flushed, I had never found her more beautiful or desirable. I really do love her, I know I do. I had tried to release her long ago, but she had laughed at me. I slowly began to intimidate her, going from bad to worse. At first, I had simply wanted her to leave me, so she wouldn't get hurt. Then I began hurting her myself. I was bad as my uncle. Bad as a Malfoy – apparently worse.
"Ginny, if you're happy with him, stay with him. Just stay away from me. It's for the best."
I leave, hoping she will be able to understand what I am unable to say.
Well, that's all for now. Sorry this took so impossibly long. I know how annoyed I get, but please don't be madJ Thanks for the reviews, especially:
Dannie 7- I don't think Harry's possessed, but it works!
Erica T – Yay! You were 1st to guess the right musical. More on that later
Jacki- me too. I thought people would hate me for making Harry… human..
Unique-quirky – you've been my best reviewer- and you got the musical right!!
Jenny* - thanks – I was trying to remember how to spell that
Happy little Rin-chan; Bunny