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A/N: And this is Chapter 5! I was thinking of changing the name, Three Months Ago (Part 3) sounds so boring. So I did! Anyway, please enjoy!
How, What and When
Chapter 5
Ginny hastily reassured her friends and brother that she was fine. But at the tone of her voice, Hermione could tell Ginny wasn't telling the truth.
'Should I ask her what's wrong? But she seems okay now. What should I do?' Hermione wondered as she sat there gently tapping her knee with her finger. She looked up at Ginny.
The redhead was fast asleep, curled up into a tiny ball. As Hermione was staring at her, Ginny turned onto a more comfortable position. With her fiery red hair spread around her head, framing her face, Ginny looked more peaceful then she had ever seemed to be. All traces of the sobbing had disappeared, almost leading Hermione to think that it didn't happen.
Ginny yawned slightly and went back to her sleep and Hermione gave a little smile, returning to her books.
Draco was seething in anger. He had just witnessed the scene in which Ginny had cried into Potter's chest and open arms.
Draco sat clenching his fists till the skin had gone white and the blood had stopped circulating. Gritting his teeth, he cursed and muttered.
'All I did was just say something to her, I didn't mean it and she took it so seriously. What is wrong with Ginny? Weasley, Weasley! She ran crying into Potter's arms...how can you still call her Ginny? Stupid, Draco, real stupid...' he thought, pinching himself till the point where it should hurt, but he didn't feel anything...anymore...
'Well, at least I don't have to witness the "sob fest" anymore. Have fun, Potter, with your new whore.'
The Hogwarts Express screeched into a halt at the Hogwarts stop. Students piled out, some in excitement and happiness to be there, some in fear and apphrension and others just glad to be back. Both Draco and Ginny was in neither category.
Draco slouched and leaned against a pillar. He was waiting for the rush of students to subside. While other students ran to hug and greet friends, Draco had no one to really confide in. He was a loner, he knew it and he loved it. Or at least he used to...
Straightening up, Draco headed to the prefects' meeting. Being crowned Head Boy of the Slytherin house was no easy feat and now he had more power, not to mention his own room.
When he reached the room, he noticed that everyone was already there.
'Great, my first day as Head Boy and I'm already late for the meeting,' he thought grumpily.
"Mr Malfoy, your tardiness is not optional. You have been picked as Head Boy and we expect you to behave like a role model. Please be on time," Professor McGonagall reprimanded Draco sternly.
"Yes, Professor," came the sullen reply.
McGonagall continued, "So prefects and Heads, you will be in charge of the upcoming balls and dances. There will be a special announcement made by Professor Dumbledore later in the evening and I expect all of you to be in order for the rest of the year. Any questions?"
As questions were being asked and answered, Draco's mind wandered and he kept thinking about red curly tresses that flowed down someone's back quite beautifully.
Remembering the scene on the Hogwarts Express, he sighed guilty. Since when did he have a conscience? 'I have to apologise to her.' 'When did Malfoys apologise to anyone?' another voice replied to the first.
'Since now,' retorted Draco, as he walked out with the other prefects.
Ginny went to her dorm, which she shared with Colleen and some other girls. She yawned and picked up a book to read.
She shifted into a more comfortable position and moved "Loving You" with her. She was now deeply interested and intrigued in the book.
It was about how complete enemies first became friends when both their marriages failed at about the same time. They finally find true love when they looked at each other. They got married not to long later and had a child after a year.
Unfortunately, the book's main female character and her daughter were killed in a car crash caused by a drunk driver. The husband and new father survived the accident but blamed himself forever. The only comfort he received was knowing that the last words he had said to his true love, his soul mate was, "You're the only one for me, the only one in my heart. I love you."
By the time Ginny had finished the book, she was in tears. 'Such a sweet book,' she thought. But an inner voice hinted to her that this story was somewhat similar to what she and Draco had, that is, if they even fell in love.
The dinner bell rang and the halls were soon filled with hungry students, shoving each other. The Sorting was about to begin.
Draco had just come from his room, which he had to admit was pretty nice. It was a large, spacious room with a big double bed and a huge bathroom.
The portrait outside was of a famous Japanese witch who went by the name of Yumi Kurihara. She was a polite, well-spoken female who Draco liked instantly. The two immediately formed an unspoken bond which Draco actually felt that he liked.
'Big softy,' he cursed himself as he headed downstairs.
Ginny was sitting with Colleen and some other girls when she noticed a certain sliver-blonde head coming through the door.
She swiveled her head to an angle where she could see Draco clearly, but not obvious enough to let other people know. Ginny gave a dreamy smile when she saw Draco smooth his hair down.
She continued staring at Draco while the Sorting was going on. This year, it seemed like Hogwarts had invited every living witch or wizard to join the school. But Ginny wasn't complaining, she had gotten ample time to stare at that perfect blonde head of Draco's.
Draco was, as usual sitting next to Blaise and Crabbe and Goyle when he felt a pair of eyes on him.
Draco smiled smugly, he was confident that his admirer was a girl. This was not the first time that a girl had stared at him since he had come. He looked up and his gaze traveled around the room until he found the girl.
Draco's sliver-gray eyes met with Ginny's chocolate brown ones across the Great Hall. They just stood there, staring at each other, not being able to break away. It seemed like the world had slowed down and the noisy chattering around them had disappeared.
Then Ginny looked away and broke the contact. But Draco could tell that she was blushing furiously. He smiled another devilish smile and returned to look at Erma Sommotte who was being sorted.
Ginny's face was as red as her hair. She ducked slightly, hoping that her friends wouldn't notice. Unfortunately, they did.
"Ginny, why are you blushing?" Colleen asked with interest written all over her face.
"I'm not blushing! Well, if I am it's from the heat, you really think that the Great Hall should be more cooled, don't you think?" Ginny knew she was babbling.
Colleen had seen through Ginny's façade and was about to press on when Dumbledore stood up.
"Students and faculty, we are back here for yet another exciting year at Hogwarts. Welcome to the newcomers and glad to see you all again to the older students. As usual, Filch has asked that all students know the rule about no magic in the corridors and the list that details all forbidden equipment that will be confiscated on sight will be posted on his door. The Forbidden Forest is still off limits to all students.
"After dinner there will be an important announcement made that will probably interest a lot of you students. For now, eat up!" Dumbledore clapped his hands and food appeared everywhere.
Ginny was nervous that her friends were going to question her again, but they seemed to have forgotten. Then she realized she was ravished, and started to eat quickly.
Draco ate little at the dinner. For some reason, he didn't feel hungry and his eyes traveled back up to Ginny's red hair. He seemed like he was transfixed to her hair. But his thoughts were cut short by Dumbledore's upcoming speech.
"As I see that many of you are done, we shall proceed." He clapped his hands again and the plates were left sparkling clean.
"This year, the teachers and I have decided to hold several competitions, dances and balls. The categories of the competitions are, dancing, singing, playing of musical instruments or all of them added together," This had already caused quite a stir and a ripple of excitement was passed through the Great Hall.
Dumbledore waited for the students to calm down before he continued, "The last class of every Friday will be given to the students to practice. The competitions will then be held at the end of each dance."
The chattering in the Great Hall increased and Ginny waited impatiently, wondering why those students couldn't wait to find out more. Luckily for her, Dumbledore cleared his throat rather loudly and all heads turned to look at him again.
"There will be a total of three muggle disco-like dances throughout the year, the first one starting in a month and a half. At the end of the year, there will be a bigger, more formal ball to congratulate the winners, who will receive, for a reward, 1000 points for their houses."
Whispers were starting to get louder, but Dumbledore kept going.
"Prefects and Heads will be in charge arranging the dances and the ball. One week before the first dance, please sign your name or the name of your group on the list that will be with all Head Girls and all Head Boys. Unfortunately, the competitions, dances and the ball will be only for years 4 to 7. I'll leave you to start planning," Dumbledore smiled, with a merry twinkle in his eye.
It was as though a wave had washed over the students, each had begun chatting to the next person about what they were going to wear and if they were performing.
Draco's mind was now filled with promising thoughts. He could win this competition.
Ginny was excited at the prospect of going shopping and getting on stage and not to mention going to dances.
"Oh my god! Colleen, do you know what this means?" Ginny questioned her friend.
"Shopping at Hogsmeade!" they cried in unison.
Then bursting into uncontrollable laughter, they hugged each other. They walked out together, chattering and talking excitedly about the dances and what they were going to perform.
"I know the perfect thing!" Ginny hurriedly whispered her thought into Colleen's ear.
"That's a great idea!" She was as equally excited as Ginny was.
"Everyone's going to love it!"
Draco followed a pair of girls out of the Great Hall. It seemed to him like all the girls in Hogwarts were addicted to shopping. He spotted Blaise and moved to talk to her.
"Hey, Blaise, have any idea if you're going to join the competition?"
"Of course I'm joining! I have my entire wardrobe planned already. Now all I have to do is figure out what I'm doing for the competition." Blaise replied, her eyes flashing eagerly.
"So I see that you're just like all the other girls." Draco said dramatically, rolling his eyes around.
Blaise playfully punched him on the arm.
"Oh, come on, Draco, I know you're going to join, it won't be that bad." She smiled convincingly.
"Oh right, I'll admit it, I'm quite interested in the idea, happy?"
"What?! A Malfoy? Admitting something? What a miracle!" Blaise emphasized each and every word, with a grin that was getting bigger by the second.
"You're just as bad as all of them!" Draco gave a mock sneer and walked back to his room.
A/N: Okay, I didn't apologize for updating so late earlier, so here it is. I'm so sorry! I rewrote this chapter so many times and I still don't really like it, anyway, these are the people I want to thank for reviewing chapter 4:
RosaFinch: Happy that you liked my story. Keep reading and also keep reviewing, thank you!
Nice: Good to see that you reviewed again, and this is the next chapter, hopefully it's up to your standards and satisfaction. It's not really up to mine...anyway, thank you for your review.
Lain-Tris: I don't mind your long review, I love reading reviews! Haha and to answer your question if he is really going to do it, I'm not quite sure yet, lol, I have bits in my head, but haven't really connected it that well and thank you so much for saying I'm a good writer, finally someone thinks so, a lot of people at my school think my stories are rubbish but oh well, at least someone thinks I write well. =P And I checked out your stories, (sorry I didn't review) they're good, it's just I don't really know anything about Dragon Ball Z. Anyway, thank you for reviewing and plz keep reviewing!
A/N: And this is Chapter 5! I was thinking of changing the name, Three Months Ago (Part 3) sounds so boring. So I did! Anyway, please enjoy!
How, What and When
Chapter 5
Ginny hastily reassured her friends and brother that she was fine. But at the tone of her voice, Hermione could tell Ginny wasn't telling the truth.
'Should I ask her what's wrong? But she seems okay now. What should I do?' Hermione wondered as she sat there gently tapping her knee with her finger. She looked up at Ginny.
The redhead was fast asleep, curled up into a tiny ball. As Hermione was staring at her, Ginny turned onto a more comfortable position. With her fiery red hair spread around her head, framing her face, Ginny looked more peaceful then she had ever seemed to be. All traces of the sobbing had disappeared, almost leading Hermione to think that it didn't happen.
Ginny yawned slightly and went back to her sleep and Hermione gave a little smile, returning to her books.
Draco was seething in anger. He had just witnessed the scene in which Ginny had cried into Potter's chest and open arms.
Draco sat clenching his fists till the skin had gone white and the blood had stopped circulating. Gritting his teeth, he cursed and muttered.
'All I did was just say something to her, I didn't mean it and she took it so seriously. What is wrong with Ginny? Weasley, Weasley! She ran crying into Potter's arms...how can you still call her Ginny? Stupid, Draco, real stupid...' he thought, pinching himself till the point where it should hurt, but he didn't feel anything...anymore...
'Well, at least I don't have to witness the "sob fest" anymore. Have fun, Potter, with your new whore.'
The Hogwarts Express screeched into a halt at the Hogwarts stop. Students piled out, some in excitement and happiness to be there, some in fear and apphrension and others just glad to be back. Both Draco and Ginny was in neither category.
Draco slouched and leaned against a pillar. He was waiting for the rush of students to subside. While other students ran to hug and greet friends, Draco had no one to really confide in. He was a loner, he knew it and he loved it. Or at least he used to...
Straightening up, Draco headed to the prefects' meeting. Being crowned Head Boy of the Slytherin house was no easy feat and now he had more power, not to mention his own room.
When he reached the room, he noticed that everyone was already there.
'Great, my first day as Head Boy and I'm already late for the meeting,' he thought grumpily.
"Mr Malfoy, your tardiness is not optional. You have been picked as Head Boy and we expect you to behave like a role model. Please be on time," Professor McGonagall reprimanded Draco sternly.
"Yes, Professor," came the sullen reply.
McGonagall continued, "So prefects and Heads, you will be in charge of the upcoming balls and dances. There will be a special announcement made by Professor Dumbledore later in the evening and I expect all of you to be in order for the rest of the year. Any questions?"
As questions were being asked and answered, Draco's mind wandered and he kept thinking about red curly tresses that flowed down someone's back quite beautifully.
Remembering the scene on the Hogwarts Express, he sighed guilty. Since when did he have a conscience? 'I have to apologise to her.' 'When did Malfoys apologise to anyone?' another voice replied to the first.
'Since now,' retorted Draco, as he walked out with the other prefects.
Ginny went to her dorm, which she shared with Colleen and some other girls. She yawned and picked up a book to read.
She shifted into a more comfortable position and moved "Loving You" with her. She was now deeply interested and intrigued in the book.
It was about how complete enemies first became friends when both their marriages failed at about the same time. They finally find true love when they looked at each other. They got married not to long later and had a child after a year.
Unfortunately, the book's main female character and her daughter were killed in a car crash caused by a drunk driver. The husband and new father survived the accident but blamed himself forever. The only comfort he received was knowing that the last words he had said to his true love, his soul mate was, "You're the only one for me, the only one in my heart. I love you."
By the time Ginny had finished the book, she was in tears. 'Such a sweet book,' she thought. But an inner voice hinted to her that this story was somewhat similar to what she and Draco had, that is, if they even fell in love.
The dinner bell rang and the halls were soon filled with hungry students, shoving each other. The Sorting was about to begin.
Draco had just come from his room, which he had to admit was pretty nice. It was a large, spacious room with a big double bed and a huge bathroom.
The portrait outside was of a famous Japanese witch who went by the name of Yumi Kurihara. She was a polite, well-spoken female who Draco liked instantly. The two immediately formed an unspoken bond which Draco actually felt that he liked.
'Big softy,' he cursed himself as he headed downstairs.
Ginny was sitting with Colleen and some other girls when she noticed a certain sliver-blonde head coming through the door.
She swiveled her head to an angle where she could see Draco clearly, but not obvious enough to let other people know. Ginny gave a dreamy smile when she saw Draco smooth his hair down.
She continued staring at Draco while the Sorting was going on. This year, it seemed like Hogwarts had invited every living witch or wizard to join the school. But Ginny wasn't complaining, she had gotten ample time to stare at that perfect blonde head of Draco's.
Draco was, as usual sitting next to Blaise and Crabbe and Goyle when he felt a pair of eyes on him.
Draco smiled smugly, he was confident that his admirer was a girl. This was not the first time that a girl had stared at him since he had come. He looked up and his gaze traveled around the room until he found the girl.
Draco's sliver-gray eyes met with Ginny's chocolate brown ones across the Great Hall. They just stood there, staring at each other, not being able to break away. It seemed like the world had slowed down and the noisy chattering around them had disappeared.
Then Ginny looked away and broke the contact. But Draco could tell that she was blushing furiously. He smiled another devilish smile and returned to look at Erma Sommotte who was being sorted.
Ginny's face was as red as her hair. She ducked slightly, hoping that her friends wouldn't notice. Unfortunately, they did.
"Ginny, why are you blushing?" Colleen asked with interest written all over her face.
"I'm not blushing! Well, if I am it's from the heat, you really think that the Great Hall should be more cooled, don't you think?" Ginny knew she was babbling.
Colleen had seen through Ginny's façade and was about to press on when Dumbledore stood up.
"Students and faculty, we are back here for yet another exciting year at Hogwarts. Welcome to the newcomers and glad to see you all again to the older students. As usual, Filch has asked that all students know the rule about no magic in the corridors and the list that details all forbidden equipment that will be confiscated on sight will be posted on his door. The Forbidden Forest is still off limits to all students.
"After dinner there will be an important announcement made that will probably interest a lot of you students. For now, eat up!" Dumbledore clapped his hands and food appeared everywhere.
Ginny was nervous that her friends were going to question her again, but they seemed to have forgotten. Then she realized she was ravished, and started to eat quickly.
Draco ate little at the dinner. For some reason, he didn't feel hungry and his eyes traveled back up to Ginny's red hair. He seemed like he was transfixed to her hair. But his thoughts were cut short by Dumbledore's upcoming speech.
"As I see that many of you are done, we shall proceed." He clapped his hands again and the plates were left sparkling clean.
"This year, the teachers and I have decided to hold several competitions, dances and balls. The categories of the competitions are, dancing, singing, playing of musical instruments or all of them added together," This had already caused quite a stir and a ripple of excitement was passed through the Great Hall.
Dumbledore waited for the students to calm down before he continued, "The last class of every Friday will be given to the students to practice. The competitions will then be held at the end of each dance."
The chattering in the Great Hall increased and Ginny waited impatiently, wondering why those students couldn't wait to find out more. Luckily for her, Dumbledore cleared his throat rather loudly and all heads turned to look at him again.
"There will be a total of three muggle disco-like dances throughout the year, the first one starting in a month and a half. At the end of the year, there will be a bigger, more formal ball to congratulate the winners, who will receive, for a reward, 1000 points for their houses."
Whispers were starting to get louder, but Dumbledore kept going.
"Prefects and Heads will be in charge arranging the dances and the ball. One week before the first dance, please sign your name or the name of your group on the list that will be with all Head Girls and all Head Boys. Unfortunately, the competitions, dances and the ball will be only for years 4 to 7. I'll leave you to start planning," Dumbledore smiled, with a merry twinkle in his eye.
It was as though a wave had washed over the students, each had begun chatting to the next person about what they were going to wear and if they were performing.
Draco's mind was now filled with promising thoughts. He could win this competition.
Ginny was excited at the prospect of going shopping and getting on stage and not to mention going to dances.
"Oh my god! Colleen, do you know what this means?" Ginny questioned her friend.
"Shopping at Hogsmeade!" they cried in unison.
Then bursting into uncontrollable laughter, they hugged each other. They walked out together, chattering and talking excitedly about the dances and what they were going to perform.
"I know the perfect thing!" Ginny hurriedly whispered her thought into Colleen's ear.
"That's a great idea!" She was as equally excited as Ginny was.
"Everyone's going to love it!"
Draco followed a pair of girls out of the Great Hall. It seemed to him like all the girls in Hogwarts were addicted to shopping. He spotted Blaise and moved to talk to her.
"Hey, Blaise, have any idea if you're going to join the competition?"
"Of course I'm joining! I have my entire wardrobe planned already. Now all I have to do is figure out what I'm doing for the competition." Blaise replied, her eyes flashing eagerly.
"So I see that you're just like all the other girls." Draco said dramatically, rolling his eyes around.
Blaise playfully punched him on the arm.
"Oh, come on, Draco, I know you're going to join, it won't be that bad." She smiled convincingly.
"Oh right, I'll admit it, I'm quite interested in the idea, happy?"
"What?! A Malfoy? Admitting something? What a miracle!" Blaise emphasized each and every word, with a grin that was getting bigger by the second.
"You're just as bad as all of them!" Draco gave a mock sneer and walked back to his room.
A/N: Okay, I didn't apologize for updating so late earlier, so here it is. I'm so sorry! I rewrote this chapter so many times and I still don't really like it, anyway, these are the people I want to thank for reviewing chapter 4:
RosaFinch: Happy that you liked my story. Keep reading and also keep reviewing, thank you!
Nice: Good to see that you reviewed again, and this is the next chapter, hopefully it's up to your standards and satisfaction. It's not really up to mine...anyway, thank you for your review.
Lain-Tris: I don't mind your long review, I love reading reviews! Haha and to answer your question if he is really going to do it, I'm not quite sure yet, lol, I have bits in my head, but haven't really connected it that well and thank you so much for saying I'm a good writer, finally someone thinks so, a lot of people at my school think my stories are rubbish but oh well, at least someone thinks I write well. =P And I checked out your stories, (sorry I didn't review) they're good, it's just I don't really know anything about Dragon Ball Z. Anyway, thank you for reviewing and plz keep reviewing!