Chapter 15- Dueling

Ginny was sitting with Draco over at the Slytherin table when an unknown owl landed in front of her. The owl held a letter and a small package. She immediately looked over at Draco who was looking at the bird curiously.

"Did you order something, Gin?" Draco asked still looking at the gray owl.

"I don't remember ordering anything." She said as she took the letter and the package from the bird. The bird immediately flew away out of the Great Hall.

"Well lets see what you've got their." Pansy said from beside her.

Ginny nodded her head and opened up the package. Inside was a small box. "Draco, did you…" She asked as he opened the box and saw a necklace. The necklace was holding a small charm of a Lion on the end.

Draco looked at the necklace and shook his head. "No I didn't, but I would like to find out who is sending my girlfriend jewelry."

"Who could have done this." She thought to herself as he opened up the envelope. She unfolded the parchment and began reading it.

Dearest Ginny,

I have not been able to get you off my mind for some time now. I saw this and immediately thought of you. I hope you like it. Meet me tonight by the Rosebushes in the garden at 9:00 if you want to find out who I am. I will be anxiously waiting for your arrival.

Love,

Your Secret Admirer

Ginny rolled her eyes and looked over at Draco. "Looks like I have a secret admirer and that he wants me to meet him tonight." She said handing the letter over to him.

Draco took the letter and read through it. "You have to go." He said quickly.

"Why would I want to go?" She asked.

"Don't you want to know who this guy is?" He asked looking at her. "Besides I want to know who this guy is." He said as he handed the parchment back to her.

She took it and put it back into the envelope. "I don't want to go alone though. What if he tries something." She asked. "This guy might be some crazy stalker or something." She sighed. "But I would like to know who is admiring me." She added.

"So it is settled then. You will go tonight and meet this loser, but you won't be alone. I will be somewhere near by to suddenly show up and kick the sorry excuse for a wizards ass." Draco said smirking. "Could someone be stupid enough to try and steal my girlfriend."

Ginny smirked at him. "Well since you put it that way. It does sound more appealing for me to go now." She grinned and looked around the Great Hall to find none other than Harry Potter glancing over at her, but as soon as he realized she noticed he looked away. "And I think I might know who this so called admirer is." She bit her lip. "Why hadn't I thought of him before. How stupid can I be."

Draco looked over at her amused. "Who is he?"

"I'm not sure. But I think it might be Potter." She smirked. "Remember a couple weeks ago when he told me he liked me. Well maybe he doing something about it." She shrugged her shoulders. "He has been looking at me a lot lately."

"I'll kill him!" Draco glared in the direction of the Gryffindor table. "And it does make sense. He did send you a Lion charm." Draco then focused his attention on Ginny. "Well I do hope it is scar head, because then I can give him what he deserves."

Pansy who had been quiet for a while finally spoke up. "And he deserves a lot."

Draco and Ginny both nodded their heads in response to what Pansy said.

"Where will you be tonight?" Ginny asked Draco as she gathered up her books.

"I'll be around." He said as he watched her stand up. "Well I will see you tonight, love."

Ginny smiled and bent over to give him a quick kiss on the lips. "Bye." She then looked over at Pansy. "See you, Pans."

Pansy waved to her and watched her leave the great hall. "Draco, do you really think its him?" She asked.

"I have no doubt. I've noticed the way he has been looking at her." Draco said in a calm voice, but his face said he was obviously angry. "Well Pans, I'll talk to you later." He said quickly then stood up and walked out of the Great Hall.

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Ginny walked outside wearing her heavy hooded cloak. It was much colder now that is was early December. She headed over to the Rosebushes inside the Garden. When she got closer she saw a hooded figure standing beside a tree. "I guess that is my admirer." She thought to herself as she walked over to him.

"Are you the person who asked me here?" She questioned the person who was now standing in front of her.

The person did not answer. He only shook his head yes.

"Well who are you? And why have you sent me something. Do you not know that I am with Draco Malfoy?" She said calmly. She wanted some answers and she wanted to know who this guy was.

After a couple minutes of silence the person pulled the cloak down so she could see who he was.

"I had a feeling it would be you, Potter." Ginny said looking into his green eyes.

"I cannot get you out of my head, Gin." Harry stated to her.

"Well get me out. I don't like you Harry." She sighed. "I already told you that I haven't liked you in years."

Harry walked closer to Ginny and grabbed hold of shoulders. "Why did you have to stop liking me?" He asked.

"Harry, did you really expect me to continue liking you when you never even acknowledged me as more than a sister?" She asked quietly.

"Well it would be better than you liking Malfoy. I mean what has he got that I don't?" He asked angrily. Harry had a look in his eye that Ginny had never seen before and he was still holding on to her shoulders quite tightly.

"What has he got? Well for starters he has my heart. Which is something you will never have, Harry Potter. Not ever." She said smirking up at him. "So let go of me and let me leave here." She then put her hand into her pocket and pulled out the necklace he sent her. "Oh and you might as well take this back, because I cannot accept it."

Harry was now furious with her for saying that Malfoy had her heart and that he would never have it. He then took the necklace from her and threw it on the ground beside them.

"Let me go!" Ginny said angrily, but Harry only pulled her closer to him. Ginny's eyes quickly began looking around. "Draco, where are you?" She said in her head."

"Oh your not going anywhere, Virginia Weasley." Harry said before he crashed his lips down upon hers.

Ginny tried to shove him away, but he was just to strong. She didn't want to kiss him so she kept struggling against him.

Harry kept trying to get his tongue into her mouth. He even attempted to gain entry by biting her lip, but she didn't budge.

Ginny quickly went for her pocket to grab her wand, but Harry beat her to it and threw it on the ground along with the necklace. Ginny still never stopped fighting him.

All of the sudden Ginny was free of Harry's grip and Harry was laying on the ground in front of her holding his jaw. She looked up and saw Draco standing beside him yelling. "Don't you ever touch my girlfriend again, Potter!" Draco said furiously.

Ginny quickly ran over and stood behind him. He glanced behind him quickly to make sure she was ok then looked over at Harry who was now standing up in front of him. "I will do whatever I want, Malfoy!" Harry said drawing his wand. "You don't deserve her!"

Draco quickly drew his wand and held it in front of him. "You do anything to her and I swear I'll kill you!" Draco said full of rage.

"Is that a threat, Ferret?" Harry asked glaring at him.

Draco smirked. "No, Scar head. It's a promise."

Before Draco could do anything Harry screamed out. "Furnunculus!"

Without thinking Ginny pushed Draco out of the way and the charm hit her. She suddenly started breaking out in boils.

Draco looked up at her from the ground. "Gin, Why.." He started but was cut off by Ginny.

"Get him!" Ginny screamed as she moved out of harms way and fell down to the ground.

Draco nodded his head, stood up, pointed his wand at Harry and screamed. "Rictusempra!"

Harry suddenly started laughing uncontrollably. Draco stood there with his wand in front of him for a couple more minutes in case Harry threw another charm at him, but when Harry fell onto the ground laughing Draco darted over to where Ginny was laying. She was covered in boils and looked like she was in pain. She was about to speak but Draco shook his head at her. "Shhh…I'm going to take you to the Hospital Wing. You will be alright." He glanced over at Harry then picked her up and quickly headed to the Hospital Wing.

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"My heavens, what has happened here?" Madam Pomfrey asked as she took Ginny was Draco and carried her to an empty bed.

"I was walking outside and saw a boy kissing her. I went over and shoved him off. We got into a fight and she pushed me out of the way and got hit with the Furnunculus charm." She looked down at Ginny full of concern. "Will she be alright?" He asked then suddenly remembered Potter was still outside laughing uncontrollably. "Oh and Potter is outside laughing uncontrollably. He is the one I was fighting with, But he should be alright. The Rictusempra charm wears off on its own, right?" Draco stated.

"She will be fine, but she needs her rest. And yes Harry will be fine." She said looking at him. "But you need to go now. I have a lot of work to do. You can come see her in the morning." Madam Pomfrey said then closed the Curtin around Ginny's bed.

After the Curtin was closed Draco reluctantly walked back to his Dorm Room. That night Draco did not sleep a wink. He was to worried about Ginny. He decided to write a letter to Lord Voldemort to tell him what happened tonight. So Draco pulled out a piece of parchment and began writing.

My Lord,

Ginny has been injured tonight by Harry Potter. He likes her and tried to get her to kiss him tonight. I interfered and he cast a charm at me. Ginny pushed me out of the way and was hit by the Furnunculus charm. I of course retaliated at him then quickly got Ginny to the nurse. The nurse said she will be fine, but you told me to inform you of anything that happens with Harry. Please respond by sending your letter back with my owl. Disguise your identity by calling yourself Tom. I will be awaiting your response.

Sincerely,

Draco Malfoy

When Draco finished he sent the letter out by his owl, got undressed and climbed into bed in his boxer shorts.

To Be Continued…

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