Ch.2: The Ball
Ginny was so excited about the ball that she woke at seven on Christmas morning. There was a small pile of gifts at the foot of her bed. She jumped from her bed and woke Luna up.
"Luna! It's Christmas, wake up."
"Luna sat up groggily. She saw the presents at the end of her bed and leaped out of it excitedly.
Ginny had already started in on her own. She opened the sweater from her mum, and she got loads of things from all of her friends. Then, she looked at the last one. It didn't say who it was from. She opened it slowly and inside was a small velvet box. She took off the lid and gasped.
Luna looked up surprised. "What is it? Is it from your secret admirer? Ohh...wait! You met him last night! What happened? Who is it?"
Ginny laughed at her strange friend. "I don't know who it's from. But, Yes I met him last night, and no, I can't tell you who it is. You'll have to wait until the ball tonight, like everyone on, you can tell me."
"No, Luna. I promised I wouldn't tell anyone."
"Well, then what is that present?"
Ginny handed her the box. Luna also gasped. Inside was a pair of real diamond earrings. They were gorgeous and must have cost a fortune.
Ginny then noticed a piece of parchment on the floor. She picked it up. It was a note. It must be from the person who sent it, she thought. She opened it and read.
The best for my perfect Ginny.
Happy Christmas,
Draco
Ginny smiled, but then sighed heavily. I have to send them back, she thought. Luna handed her the box back and she fingered the earrings, marveling over their beauty.
Ginny wrote a note to Draco explaining why she couldn't accept the gift. She sealed it and then got dressed. When she finished, she grabbed the letter and small box and headed off to the owlery.
"Where are you going, Ginny?" Asked Luna.
"I'm going to the owlery to send this back." She said motioning to the box.
"Because it's so expensive?"
"Yes, I just can't accept something like this." Then she left the dormitory and walked silently to the owlery.
Not many people were in the common room, they were probably already down at breakfast. Ginny hurried. When she made it to the owlery and was about to tie the letter and box to an owl's leg, there came a voice.
"What are you doing?"
She recognized it this time. "Draco." Ginny turned and looked behind her. She couldn't see him, so he was probably under the invisibility cloak again.
She turned back to what she was doing and then his arms came around her from behind.
"I knew you were going to do this, Ginny." He said in her ear.
She sat the box down and turned to face him. "I'm sorry, Draco. I can't accept them."
"Yes, you can."
"No and would you please take that cloak off, so I can see you?"
He took off the cloak and he was smiling at her the way he did that first time in the Great Hall last week. Again, Ginny melted against him.
"Ginny, please."
"Draco, its too much."
"No, it's not, Ginny..." She tried to turn around again, but he stopped her by taking both her hands in his. He sighed, "There's no changing your mind is there?"
"No." She said sternly. She had a feeling she had the same look on her face Harry had had twice the night before. So, she smiled.
Draco sighed again and closed his eyes, still not letting go of Ginny's hands. "I'll take them back, but only if you'll do one thing for me."
"What's that?"
"Where them for me tonight." He said with a smirk. "Please."
Ginny thought for a while. He looked so cute when he looked at her that way; she knew he was always going to get his way with her. "Ok, fine. But just for tonight."
"Thank you." He said, leaning down to kiss her.
Ginny sighed as Draco's lips left hers to trail kisses along her jaw, then down her neck. He stayed at her neck, tasting her soft skin. She knew he was leaving a mark, but she didn't care. All she cared about was that he was there with her.
"Draco?"
"Mmm?" He mumbled against her neck.
She giggled, "Draco, I need to get down to breakfast with my friends."
He groaned and looked up. "Why?"
"Because they are expecting me."
"Can't they wait 'til lunch or something?" Draco asked, pouting.
"Oh, and what are we going to do until lunch?" Ginny asked raising her eyebrows.
"Ohh...we could go back to my dormitory and...I don't know..." he saw the look on her face and stopped. "Or not..." He smiled sheepishly.
"Draco! I can't believe you think I'm that kind of girl."
"I'm sorry...I just—" Before he could finish, she interrupted him.
"Besides, you share that common room with one of my Best friends. What if she heard us?"
"That's what silencing charms are used for." He had a half grin, half smirk on his face. "Oh...and speaking of Granger, remember to thank her for me."
"For what?" Ginny asked.
"She answered a few questions I had about you."
"You mean...She knew it was you all along?"
"Yes, I'm sorry I couldn't tell you."
"But I don't get it. Why did you ask Hermione Granger for help?" She asked.
"I didn't like it either, at first. I mean, cause I've always hated her and her boyfriend, Potter." Draco explained. "But, she was there and I needed to ask somebody something, so I asked her. She almost killed me at first when I told her how I felt about you. Then she realized how strongly I felt and she gave in."
"Hermione's gonna get it..." Ginny said.
"Hey, be nice. Normally I would do the same thing, but she's been real nice to me lately. She's had trouble keeping it from Potter though."
"Well, I'm still going to have a word with her."
"You do that." Draco said smiling.
Ginny stood on her tiptoes and kissed Draco on the lips, he was almost a foot taller than her. He returned the kiss and wasn't planning on letting go of her, but she ended the kiss and turned to get the box and letter.
"Do you have to?" Draco groaned.
"Yes. But, don't worry, you'll have me all night tonight." She said smiling.
"Is that a promise?" He asked.
"Yes...that's a promise."
He moved away from her, but not before giving her another quick kiss on the lips. Then, she was out the door and down the steps.
"Hey, Ginny. Come on in."
Ginny walked through the door cautiously looking around the room to make sure Draco wasn't in there.
"What are you doing?" Asked Hermione.
"Oh, I was making sure you were alone."
"Why?"
"Cause I have to talk to you about something." Ginny replied.
"Oh...well, Harry just left, so he won't be back anytime soon. And...Draco's in his dormitory." Hermione said with a big smile.
"That's what I wanted to talk about." Ginny Whispered.
"Draco?" Hermione asked pretending not to understand.
"Yes, Draco! Do you know what he told me?" Asked Ginny.
Hermione sighed, "Yes, I know what he told you."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Cause he asked me not to." Hermione said.
"Since when do you listen to Draco?"
"Since he started being nice to me. He asked for help, and I'm the only one that was going to listen to him, so I helped him." Hermione explained.
"Well, you still could've told me. He never would have known."
"I know, but I don't break my promises." Said Hermione.
Ginny was quiet for a while, she was thinking. Now it was time to find a few things out about Draco. But, what did she want to know. She went and sat down on the couch. She looked at Hermione who had sat down at a table and was doing her homework.
"Hermione, why are you doing homework on Christmas?" Ginny asked her.
"Because, I want to have it finished before the new term starts."
"Yeah, but on Christmas day?" Ginny asked. "Hermione, even the Head Girl deserves a break once and a while."
"I know...but—"
"No buts. Stop and relax for the next couple of days." Ginny got up, went over to Hermione and took her books away from her. "I'm keeping these until Sunday."
"What? No! I'll fall behind." Hermione pleaded. "Please give them back!"
"Not until you answer my questions." Ginny said. She went back to the couch with Hermione's books. Hermione just glared at her.
"What questions?"
"How long has Draco liked me?"
"I don't know, he never told me. Now, give me my books back, so I can finish my homework."
"No!"
"Please! I have to finish this." Hermione whined.
"Alright...you can have them back tomorrow. But, only if you promise not to do any more homework today."
Hermione huffed and narrowed her eyes at Ginny. "Fine! But, you're giving them back to me at breakfast in the morning.
"Ok."
Hermione grabbed her homework, extra parchment and quills and took them to her dormitory. When she came back she sat back down at the table. She couldn't keep still; she was squirming in her seat.
"I have got to do something. I can't just sit here and do nothing." She got up and started walking around, messing with things.
"Your pathetic."
Hermione and Ginny looked up. Draco was standing in the doorway to his dormitory. Ginny's face lit up and he smiled at her.
"Oh...thanks a lot." Hermione groaned. "What time is it?"
Ginny looked at her watch, "It's one-thirty five."
"Uhhh...what am I going to do for the next four hours?" Hermione growled at Ginny.
"Don't look at me. It's not my fault you're addicted to work." Ginny retorted.
"Why don't you go find Potter?" Draco said. "I'm sure he'll keep you busy for a few hours."
"He was just here, he went to have a snowball fight with some of his friends." Hermione explained.
"Go watch, then." Draco suggested.
Hermione getting the hint that she was no longer needed there said, "I suppose I could." She ran into her dormitory and got her cloak. "I'll see you two at the ball later." Then, she left the common room.
Ginny looked at Draco, who was walking towards the couch, "You did that on purpose, didn't you?"
"You got me." He said sitting down beside her.
He leaned over and pressed his lips to hers, pulling her into his arms. His tongue reached out and touched hers and the taste of her lingered; he tasted her sweetness and he wanted to taste all of her. He deepened the kiss and she groaned into his mouth. Her arms curled around his neck and he pulled her onto his lap. She was now straddling his hips and had better access to his lips. His hands were roaming her back. When they finally had to pull away for air, they were breathing hard. Ginny laid her head on his shoulder. She just sat there in his arms and he didn't let go of her. She finally leaned back to look at him. "You're going to spoil me. You know that right?"
"I'm trying." He said smiling.
Ginny sighed. Draco lightly brushed his lips against hers again. Ginny tried to deepen the kiss but he pulled back.
"You better leave soon, or neither of us are going to make it to the ball tonight." Draco said.
"Then I better get goin'."
"Yeah, before I get you into my dormitory."
Ginny giggled and hugged him tight. "I don't wanna leave." She mumbled against his chest.
"Am I going to have to kick you out?" Draco asked playfully.
"Yes, that's the only way I'm leaving." Ginny answered.
"Fine."
Draco stood up, with Ginny still in his arms. She wrapped her legs around his waist tightly, to brace herself. Her arms were still wrapped around his neck.
"Get off me." Draco said.
Ginny gave him a quizzical look.
"I can't believe I just told the most beautiful girl I know to get off me." Draco said, shaking his head in bewilderment.
Ginny giggled again. Then, she removed her legs from around his waist and slid down his body, her arms still locked around his neck.
Draco closed his eyes and his mouth fell open slightly. "You have no idea what you just did to me, Ginny."
"Ginny stood on her tiptoes and kissed him. "I think I do." She whispered against his lips.
"Uhhh..." Draco pushed Ginny away. "You know, you're not making this any easier."
She smiled. "Ok...I'll go." She then turned on her heal and headed for the door.
"Hey, I was supposed to kick you out." Draco protested.
"Too bad." Ginny said, opening the door. "See you at seven." And with that she was out the door and walking towards Gryffindor tower.
Draco just smiled at himself and then went to his dormitory.At five-thirty, Ginny and Luna began getting ready for the ball. They took their showers and dried their hair first. When they finished, they did each other's hair. Ginny's was first curled and then put in a loose bun on the top of her head. She left a few of the front locks hanging, to frame her pretty face. Luna also curled hers, but it was left down. Ginny, then applied her make-up. Luna preferred to go without it. When she finished applying her make-up, Ginny went to her bedside table, where the small, green, velvet box was sitting. She removed the earrings and put them in her ears. Then, she went and looked in the mirror. There was only one thing left to do. She went to her trunk and retrieved her red dress robes. Her brother, George had sent them to her for her birthday, they were her favorite color. Brand new, they still had the tag on them, so she took it off and then went to the bathroom to put it on. It fit perfectly, not too tight, not too loose. Ginny walked back to her mirror and looked at her finished form.
"Gorgeous." The mirror said to her and she smiled.
"Oh...Ginny, you look so beautiful." Luna said as she came out from behind her bed curtains.
"Thank you, so do you." Luna was wearing light blue robes.
"Thanks, Ginny. Do you know what time it is?"
"It's nearly six-thirty. Ron will be waiting for you, so you better hurry." Said Ginny.
"Ok...aren't you coming?"
"No." Replied Ginny. "I'm not meeting him until seven."
"Ok...well, I guess I'll see you there."
"See ya. Have a great time." Ginny said, hugging Luna.
"Bye."
Luna exited their dormitory. Ginny went to the mirror again. She looked at the diamond earrings she was wearing. It made her think of Draco and her stomach did flips.
Finally, a few minutes before seven, Ginny sprayed on some of her favorite perfume and then made her way down to the common room. It was deserted; everyone had gone to the ball already. Ginny silently exited the common room and started towards the Entrance Hall. When she reached the Marble Staircase, she walked down it slowly. For some reason, she was nervous. The owls were back in her stomach. She was looking at her feet as she walked down the stairs. When she reached the bottom, she looked up. Draco was leaning up against the wall smiling at her. He was wearing his black robes and his hair was sleeked back as usual. He looked so handsome, and it made Ginny's stomach lurch. Draco moved away from the wall and walked towards her. Ginny felt her stomach crawling up into her throat.
"Your gorgeous." Was all he said before swooping down and lightly brushing his lips against hers.
When he pulled away, Ginny said, "That's what my mirror said." And then giggled.
"Well, it was right." He said as he locked his arm around hers. "Are you ready?"
"Ready."
Draco escorted her into the Great Hall. As they entered, all eyes were on them. Ginny saw her brother, Ron being held back by Harry and Seamus. She only laughed at them."What in the bloody hell is Draco doing with my sister?" Ron bellowed.
Luna wasn't fazed by the news.
"Ron!" Hermione said. "Just drop it. Ginny's happy, that's all that matters."
He looked at Ginny and Draco, then back to Hermione.
"But Hermione—" Ron started.
"Shut up, Ron!" Hermione shrieked. "Just leave them alone."
It took a long time for Ron to calm down. He started dancing with Luna, but he was distracted by the fact that his sister was there with Draco Malfoy. Of all people, he thought.Draco turned to face Ginny. He put his hands on her waist and she locked her arms around his neck, then they swayed to the music. They kept their gazes locked on each other and blocked out everyone and everything around them. It was like they were in their own little world, and nothing could come between them. They danced the first four songs like that. On the fifth song, they finally took a break from dancing and Ginny persuaded Draco to go with her to talk to her friends. They walked towards them with their fingers interlocked. Ron and Harry were glaring at Draco.
"Ginny, what are you doing—" Ron was interrupted by Hermione.
"Shut up, Ron." Ron only glared at her
"Ginny, Draco, how are you enjoying the ball?" Hermione asked.
"It's wonderful." Ginny said looking up at Draco and smiling brightly.
"It's Great." Draco answered.
"I'm glad you're happy, Ginny." Harry said smiling softly. "But, we have to have a talk soon." There was that look again.
"You." Ron said to Draco.
"Ron, please." Ginny said. Her smile was gone.
"Ginny, I just don't understand." Ron said.
"You wouldn't." Was all she said, and then she turned with Draco and headed to the other side of the Great Hall.Draco and Ginny went back to the dance floor. They were back in their own world again. Every once and a while Draco would lightly kiss her on the lips. Ron saw this once, and almost exploded with anger. He had to be held back by Harry and Seamus again. At eleven o'clock, the Great Hall started to empty. Harry, Hermione, Ron and Luna left about eleven-thirty. Finally, at midnight, the music stopped and the remaining few were forced to leave.
Draco and Ginny left the Great Hall and headed to Draco's Dormitory.
"I suppose Harry has went back to Hermione's dormitory with her?" Ginny asked as they walked up a flight of stairs.
"Probably." Draco answered. "Course, Hermione's always nice enough to put a silencing charm on her room when he's there."
"Good."
Draco laughed lightly at Ginny, thankfully she hadn't noticed. He watched her as she walked, taking in how gorgeous she looked. He wanted her, he had to have her.
When they made it to the third floor, Draco opened the door to his common room and followed Ginny in. Then, he let her in his dormitory and shut the door behind them.
When Ginny wasn't paying attention, he muttered a silencing charm on the door and room. Just in case. She was standing at his window, looking out over he grounds. He startled her a bit when he came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. She sighed and leaned against him.
"A Galleon for your thoughts." Draco said.
Ginny sighed again. She thought for another moment before answering him. Then she said:
"I was just thinking...how much happier I am now, then I was a few days ago."
"So am I." Draco began. "I mean...I have the most wonderful girl in the world, here in my arms." .
"Well...I'm not that great." Ginny said blushing.
"To me you are. What more could I want?" He said nuzzling her neck with his cheek.
"There are lots of things you can have, that I couldn't give you."
"But I don't want them." He said turning her to face him and looking deep into her eyes. "I want you, Ginny...I love you."
She could see the love in his eyes again. He meant it. He really does love me, she thought.
"I love you too, Draco."
Draco lowered his head and pressed his lips to hers. Ginny automatically parted them, and his tongue plunged into her mouth. Her arms were wrapped around his neck and her hands tangled in his hair as she pulled him closer to deepen the kiss. When he finally pulled away to breathe, he looked into her eyes. She knew what he was asking and she wanted it just as much as him.
"Make love to me, Draco."
He didn't need telling twice, he lifted her up and carried her to his bed. Laying her down softly, he brought his lips back down on hers. He then trailed kisses along her jaw bone and down her neck, causing her to moan.
Draco's hands were all over her, but her robes were in the way of him touching her soft skin. He leaned up just so he could untie her robe and discard it; underneath she was wearing a muggle top and skirt. Then, he captured her lips again with his, pulling her closer to him. There was barely room to breathe between them, but he had to be as close as possible. His hands slipped under her skirt and caressed her inner thighs, making her groan into his mouth. He couldn't get enough of her.
Ginny's hands moved down to untie his robes and then she removed them, not breaking contact with his lips. His tongue was sliding along hers, as he kissed her hungrily. Now, she wanted to touch his skin. She helped him pull his shirt over his head and then his mouth was at her neck, planting wet kisses there. Ginny's hands were roaming over his back and then he pulled her shirt off, revealing her maroon bra. He reached behind her to unclasp it and then pulled it off. His hand came up to cup one of her breasts and her nipples hardened. She gasped and arched her back.
"I was right." He whispered.
"About what?" she gasped.
"They fit in my hand perfectly." He smiled and replaced his hand with his mouth, causing her to groan in pleasure.
His tongue slid over her nipple and then he lightly tugged on it with his teeth, causing more groans and gasps to escape her lips. He treated her other breast the same way and then moved back up to her neck, kissing his way to her lips. Her hand slowly moved down, stopping and grasping his arousal through his trousers, making him groan into her mouth. She unbuttoned them, and then slid the zipper down. She pushed her hand down the front of his boxers, wrapping tightly around his length. He groaned again and then slid his hand under the hem of her skirt, now it was her turn to groan. Ginny then removed her hand and slid off his trousers and boxers. He also removed the remainder of her clothing. He leaned up and looked at her.
"Your beautiful." He said, making her giggle.
He positioned himself between her legs at her entrance. Then looked up at her. She nodded, knowing what he was asking. She bit her lower lip. He slowly slid into her an inch or so. She tensed around him and he froze. He saw tears slip out of her eyes. When he finally felt her relax under him, he slid deeper into her, pushing all his length inside her. When he was fully enclosed in her he stopped, giving her time to relax. He brought his lips down to her cheeks and kissed away her tears. Then, he began to move inside of her, slowly at first, so he wouldn't cause her anymore pain then he had to.
"Say my name." He whispered in her ear.
"Draco." She mumbled. "Ohh...Draco."
Then he began to pump faster and harder. Ginny began to move her hips in rhythm with his thrusts, meeting him half way. Groans escaped both of their lips, as he pumped faster. His body slid along hers as he rocked on top of her. He could tell he was getting close to the end and knew she was too. After one more deep thrust inside her, they came together. She shuttered underneath him. They both groaned in pleasure as he collapsed on top of her.
They just lay still for the longest time, trying to regain control of their breathing. Finally when he could move, he slid out of her and propped himself on his elbow.
"Did I hurt you?" He asked, stroking her cheek with his hand.
"Not at all. You were amazing." Ginny answered.
He leaned up and kissed her. "So were you."
He threw his arm around her waist and rested his head on her chest, while she played with his hair.
"I love you, Ginny." He whispered.
"I love you too, Draco."