A/N: Hey ok last I checked I'd hit the 50 marker. Waves little happy face
flags. Woo hoo! I know I'm having Gin surrounded by beautiful men but
she'll get to Draco... eventually. Kidding! I'm glad people like my shirt
sayings. I admit some of them were stolen, some stolen and altered, and
some are actually mine. Unlike the plot which brings me to the disclaimer
and you already know what that is so I'm not going to waste you time
writing it but I will waste your time and ask you to read this:
Even very young children need to be informed about dying. Explain the concept of Death very carefully to your child. This will make threatening them with it much more effective.
Draco rushed into his dorm and slammed the door shut blocking it with his body. Down the hall questions could be heard from a shrill voice. "Have you seen Draco?"
"You've got to hide me... she trying to rope me into going to the Ball, Saturday." Draco hissed. Blaise laughed. Draco didn't see what was so funny. "What might I ask is so amusing?"
"Do you even think anymore?" Blaise quirked and eyebrow. "You want to be invisible right?"
The train of thought hit him like The Hogwarts Express. He quickly walked to his bed. Looking in the corner wear his cloak usually sat was an empty space. "It's not here. Zambini did you use my cloak? Possibly losing it in the process."
"Not I." Blaise murmured.
"Have you seen Draco?" Was heard just beyond the door.
"Oh damn she's getting closer." He dashed behind the door just as it swung open, missing him by a hair.
"Oh Blaise. Have you seen Draco anywhere?" Pansy asked.
"Oh I'm sure he's hiding somewhere close." Braise grinned stupidly from his seat at Draco's desk.
"In other words you have no idea." Pansy pouted before turning and skulking off, asking the next person if they'd seen the infamous Draco Malfoy. Once the door was closed Draco let out a low whistle.
"So by the way, what are you doing in here?" Draco plopped down on his bed.
"Came to see what you were up to."
"Ah well, currently I'm going stag to the Ball and trying my damnedest to keep it that way." Draco drawled.
"Better than going with Pansy, but I don't think that's the whole reason you want to stay open." Blaise sniggered.
"Oh? And what do you think is the 'whole reason'... I'm just dying to know!" Draco pleaded sarcastically.
"You want to go with Red."
"So." Draco said under his breath.
Ginny sat on her bed, costume in one hand and Draco's invisibility cloak in the other. 'You know you have to give it back at some point.' A little voice said. Ginny groaned. Her eyes fell on her costume; it wasn't quite ready, there was still something missing, but what? She looked at the cloak and pieces of her memory started flashing to Draco's talisman. Taking out her own she laid it on her costume and a feeling of completeness settled. It was perfect. 'I guess I'll use a school owl for this.' She thought looking back at the silvery cloak. She still owed Astarte breakfast.
At breakfast Ginny pocketed a few bits of bacon and headed back to her dorm to grab the cloak and her books. Once in the owlry she called Astarte down and fed her the bacon before letting her go back to her roost. Ginny turned to see Pig twittering about madly. Ignoring him she grabbed the brown school owl to his left. Tying the parcel to his leg and letting him go she turned back to Pig. She stroked him a few times before rushing off to class.
Harry stood in front of the dorm mirror. Saying the last spell that turned his hair fiery orange he stepped back. He was wearing contacts and a Chudley Cannons Quidditch Uniform. He was almost identical to Ron.
Ron walked out of the bathroom. "Bloody Hell Harry you look just like me!" Ron awed.
"Yea. Need help with your hair mate?"
"Nah! I've got it taken care of." He mumbled a few quick spells and his hair was chin length, black and greasy.
"You should hand out detentions and take off points... you'll scare the shit out of the Hufflepuffs!"
Draco pulled his hair into a half ponytail and stood before his mirror which whimpered, "You look resplendent, Darling."
"Mmm Hmm. Syclio." He said pointing at an old quill. The quill lengthened and a blade shot out on one side. Draco picked up the scythe and made his way out of the dorms.
Ginny stood in Hermione's Dorm fixing the last of Hermione's makeup. "Ron's going to flip his wig!" Hermione giggled.
"Stop moving Hermione or you're going to find yourself in the Hospital Wing with an eyeliner stick in your eye." Ginny chided. "And yes Ron will probably go 'nutters' over you. Alright all done! Turn around so I can get a good look."
Hermione turned. She was drop dead venomous in its most sinful form. Her hair was up in a high tight ponytail with two long bangs hanging down the sides of her face. Her makeup was of dark browns and her lips were smoldering cherry. Her costume consisted of a collared buttoned up tee shirt that was two sized two small so of course the two top buttons were open revealing a black bra, her skirt was from Ginny's 4th year and just barely covered Hermione's thong. Her shoes were plain black high heeled Mary-Janes.
"Hot Damn Hermione!" Ginny squealed. "Now get downstairs... if Ron still has the brain power to ask where I am, tell him it's none of his business but that I'll be down a little later. You guys go ahead without me I'll catch up." Once Hermione had left Ginny raced out and to her dorm, catching goodbyes from the last of her roommates.
Ginny didn't waste a moment. Using her wand she straightened her hair and added a few corkscrew curls to the top layer of her hair letting the rest fall down under. Muttering a few spells she looked in the mirror at smoky emerald and black eye shadow, dark eyeliner, and crimson clear lip gloss. Holding her wand she dusted silver glitter dust lightly across her face and body before pulling on her dress. She tied the emerald silk corset top and stepped back to admire her handy work. Flowing from under the bodice, a thousand crimson rose petals flowing like a river and ending in a 2 foot train, hung delicately around Ginny's frame. On her feet were matching emerald Greek sandals, with straps wrapping up her calf, stooping just below her knee. She slipped 4 bracelets on each arm. Each of an element, flowing water, drifting clouds, dancing flowers, spinning icicles on one arm; on the other arm circling fire, sound waves that bounced with the music, moving electricity, and pumping blood moving to her heartbeat, that signified love.
The moment Hermione had come down the stairs Ron's jaw snapped of and fell to the floor.
"So 'Mione, where's Gin?" Harry asked from the Common Room.
"Oh she's getting ready, she'll be along shortly. Ready to go?"
"I'll thing I'll hang back a bit." Harry said. "I want to talk to Jordan."
"Ok Harry We'll see you in the Ball."
Harry looked over at Jordan. His hair was charmed black and flowed down to his waist. He was wearing velvety black robes and was barefoot. On closer examination Harry saw his nails were lengthened and painted black and there was a black tail poking through a small hole in the robes. 'I guess I should actually go talk to him.' Harry thought. "Hey Jordan what are you?"
"I'm a panther." He said coldly. "And you're Ron."
"Uh yea. So who's your date tonight?" he didn't expect what was said next, and it totally blind sighted him.
"Ginny." Said casually looking up the stairs.
Harry's gut wretched. "Oh." He looked down at his feet. "You 2 an item?"
"Not that you would care, but no." Jordan kept his gaze on a point on the stairs.
Ginny placed the talisman around her neck. Her final article lay on her bed; a crown of fluttering Butterflies and Dragonflies. She placed the crown gently on her head. She turned to face the mirror. What she saw was life; Mother Earth in all her grace and majesty. Ginny took a deep breath and walked out.
Coming down the stairs she smiled and Jordan and what looked like Ron, but something was amiss. Of course Harry was going as Ron. Why not?
Jordan's gazed began to glow. Harry looked to see what had caught his attention. His breath stuck in his throat. Ginny was walking down the Staircase looking like a Goddess. He watched her walk his way before turning to Jordan... not him. His gaze dropped to the floor; not him. The words kept ringing in his head. He turned to leave. He too had a date to meet.
Ginny and Jordan walked to the Great Hall for the Ball once they knew everyone else was inside. She walked to the door where a house elf handed her and Jordan masks. Placing hers on her face she was surprised to look over at Jordan whose mask had turned into a black cat face complete with nose and whiskers. He looked at hers and smiled.
"It's perfect." He smiled. "It's a Dragonfly, and each eye is covered with a red wing."
She sighed. "Sounds beautiful, are we ready to go in?"
Jordan offered his arm and they made their way into the Hall.
Draco was speaking to Blaise when a couple entering caught his eye. He turned to gaze upon the most beautiful specimen of the female gender he'd ever laid eyes upon. He'd never seen a costume so intricate, or a woman who wore it so well. His eyes fell from her the crown on her head to her beautiful red tresses and to the costume. Were those? Yes they were rose petals. He finally caught sight of a small Talisman around her neck. It was identical to the one he had in his room. He was so shocked at this that he didn't notice she was making her way towards him and Blaise until she was speaking to Zambini.
"Hello handsome." She said as Blaise placed a kiss on her cheek before asking after his costume.
'Little Weasel?' He backed away slowly so she wouldn't figure out who he was. He stayed in the shadows until she and Jordan left to dance. He was so glad his mask had turned into a Shining Black Skull that covered his entire face, or she might have recognized him.
"Hungry Draco?" Blaise quipped. "I must say she does look good enough to eat."
Ginny and Jordan walked in and headed straight for Blaise. He was wearing an odd suit and was holding a cigar in his right hand. She saw him take a 'puff' and the cigar blew bubbles into the air. His mask had turned into a thick pair glasses. He gave her a quick peck on the cheek to which she replied, "Hello handsome." And smiled. "So what are you supposed to be?" she queried.
"God." Blaise stated simply. "I saw it in a muggle movie, this guy, George Burns, was God and this is what he wore. I was going to come as one of the guys from Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, but I decided I am God so why fight my true identity."
"You're terrible you know that?"
"Yes and I also know you're stunning tonight. Brilliant costume." Blaise beamed.
"That she is." Jordan chimed. "Now if I may have this dance?"
"Why Sir, of course!" she smiled and they made their way out to the dance floor.
They began to dance to muggle music.
8 O'clock Monday Night and I'm waiting
To finally talk to a girl a little cooler than me.
Her name is Nona, she's a rocker with a nose ring.
She wears a 2-way but I'm not quite sure what that means.
And when she walks, all the wind blows and the angels sing
But she'll doesn't notice me!
Ginny and Jordan moved to the beat of the music, not noticing they had an audience of 3.
Harry watched as Jordan spun Ginny and they swing danced to punk rock music. The girl by him, Gia, was beautiful; dressed as Queen Mab, she wore a black renaissance dress with blue lining and had black eye shadow on. Unfortunately Harry was only interested in the only sister of his best friend.
It's like a bad movie.
She's looking through me.
If you were me then you'd be,
Screaming someone shoot me.
As I fail miserably
Trying to get the girl all the bad guys want.
'How true' Harry thought as the song went on, ending after a while and another took its place.
As the song ended Blaise cut in and He and Ginny danced to the next song.
You're better off without him.
Don't call him.
HE'S BREAKING YOUR HEART!
He's hanging with your best friend
And you're waiting there.
IT'S TEARING YOU APART!
He lied to you a thousand times,
When I was there
He kept you waiting.
And I'm still here
Waiting there
TO CATCH YOU IF YOU FALL!
I don't know why I care so much,
WHEN I SHOULDN'T CARE AT ALL!
Blaise picked Ginny up bridal style and twirled her around a few times before throwing her to land gracefully on her feet in the center of the crowd.
Finally got the nerve to tell you,
How much you mean to me.
You said that I was your best friend, a real sweet guy,
THAT'S ALL I'D EVER BE!
And I'm still here
Waiting there
TO CATCH YOU IF YOU FALL!
I don't know why I care so much,
WHEN I SHOULDN'T CARE AT ALL!
Draco watched her every move from where he was dancing with a 5th year Ravenclaw that had lost her date, and listened to the lyrics as a voice came through the music.
"Alright listen to me.
You pull up right where she is right.
You go to get out of the car,
You lock both doors.
Then you get out of the car
And you walk over to her.
You walk over to her,
Bring her over to the car.
You take your key
And you unlock her door.
You let her get in
And then you close the door for her.
You walk around the back of the car,
You look through the rear window.
If she doesn't lift up that button so you can get in,
Don't."
"Just like that?"
"Listen to me kid,
If she doesn't reach over and lift that button so you can get in That means she's a selfish broad and all you're seeing is the tip of the
iceberg.
You dump her and you dump her fast!"
Draco really liked the night's choice of music so far. Draco watched as once again Ginny switched dance partners.
Ginny like this song it was very soothing and at the same time upbeat. By this time she was happy that she hadn't worn heels like Hermione. Looking over she spied Hermione dancing with what looked like Snape! 'Must be Ron.' The mask had turned into a hooked nose. Dancing by then were Harry and Gia. Gia looked cute as Queen Mab, but Harry looked too much like Ron for her comfort. Ginny swayed to the semi slow song.
Jordan said something in her ear, Ginny didn't catch it all. So he spoke a little louder. "ARE YOU HAVING" the music stopped but he didn't in time. "FUN?" Everyone in the crowd laughed. "Yea, this is great!" Ginny screamed so everyone got a second dose of laughter. She smiled at Jordan. "You want to get some drinks?"
"That sounds good. I'm jonesing for something to nosh." Jordan yelled over the new song, which sounded like an old Hawaiian folksong.
They made their way over to the refreshments where they met a very ugly girl that sounded very Irish.
"Who are you?" Ginny asked. "I don't believe I've ever seen you before, I'd remember." 'With a face like that who could forget.'
"It's me Seamus. Nifty little potion eh?"
"How long does it last?"
"I didn't look." Seamus looked puzzled. "Should I have?"
"Yea, for all you know those knockers might just be permanent." Jordan burst out laughing. "Just don't do any jumping jacks! I don't think I could handle that."
Filch took this opportunity to walk by covered from head to food in pumpkin guts. Unfortunately for him he stepped past another pumpkin which promptly exploded all over him. "When I find the little terd that charmed these he'll be cleaning trophies till he dies." He grumbled and glared at a nearby 5th year.
By now Jordan was hurting, and holding his sides he bent over to catch his breath. Ginny noticed a few little balls flying about exploding over students, dropping either glitter, which mad many girls go "ooh", or slime, which had a bunch of couples laughing, or shrieking. Looking still further up Ginny saw the usually star filled sky reflected on the ceiling was a pitch black with silver and flashes of lightning. It was dazzling.
Out of the corner of her eye Ginny spotted Luna Lovegood walking over. "Hello Luna. What's your costume?"
"I'm a Kathedera. You know, no eyesight, lives underwater, protects sunken treasure."
"That's cool." Jordan said. "Ugh look at that horrid display!" He gagged pointing at a really ugly fairy, or was it a pixie? "Must be what Pansy wore."
"I'm a little scared now." Ginny shuddered. She watched Jordan take a drink of his Pumpkin Juice and stick his tongue out as Pansy danced. "HAHAHAHA!" Ginny cried. "Jordan look at your tongue!" she transfigured a cup into a mirror and handed it to Jordan. His tongue was a murky shade of puke green. "I think I'll take a water instead." Ginny snickered.
Ginny and Blaise dance for a while and Jordan came back from the bathroom, his tongue now clear from trying to wash the stuff off. "Do you think I should see the nurse about this?" he asked.
"It can wait until morning." Ginny smirked. "Dance with me!"
"As you wish." Jordan grinned and they headed back out to the floor.
I would swallow my pride.
I would choke on the rhymes
But the lack there of would leave me empty inside.
I would swallow my doubt.
Turn it inside out.
Find nothing but faith in nothing.
Wanna put my tender
Heart in a blender,
Watch it spin round to a beautiful oblivion.
Rendezvous then I'm through with you.
Draco sat talking with Blaise. "So who was the girl I saw you with earlier?" Blaise nosed.
"Just some girl that 'Lost Her Date'" Draco snorted.
"You know you could ask her to dance."
"Who?" Draco feigned incomprehension.
"Don't play dumb, I'm a Hell of a lot better at it that you are." Blaise scoffed. "Go ask Red to Dance, it's not like she'll know it's you."
Draco did see any reason to sit and argue when he knew he'd lose. Well not lose Malfoys never lose, they compromise. He got up and walked towards the couple dancing in the mob of students.
I burn burn
Like a wicker cabinet.
Sharp white and oh so frail.
I see out time has gotten stale.
The tick-tock of the clock is painful.
All sane and logical.
I want to tear it off the wall.
I hear words in clips and phrases
I fake sick like ginger ale,
My stomach turns and I exhale.
I would swallow my pride.
I would choke on the rhymes
But the lack there of would leave me empty inside.
I would swallow my doubt.
Turn it inside out.
Find nothing but faith in nothing.
Wanna put my tender
Heart in a blender,
Watch it spin round to a beautiful oblivion.
Rendezvous then I'm through with you.
Ginny danced with Jordan as the song ended. The next song slowly began to filter through the room and Ginny moved closer to Jordan as a hand tapped him on the shoulder. Behind Jordan stood a man draped in blackest velvet, holding a scythe, and his mask was a shining black skull. His eyes bore into her like she were glass. He politely asked to cut in, to which Jordan consented. Jordan kissed Ginny on the cheek before leaving the floor.
The stranger pulled his hood down to reveal white blonde hair pulled half up, that kept going under his cloak. He held out his hand for Ginny to take. And she danced with death.
You took your coat off
And stood in the rain.
You were always crazy like that.
And I watched from my window.
I always felt I was outside
Looking in on you.
You were always the mysterious one with
Dark eyes and careless hair.
You were fashionably sensitive
But too cool to care.
You stood in my doorway
With nothing to say
Besides some comment on the weather.
Ginny rested her head in the crook of the Stranger's shoulder. He smelt so good, so familiar.
"You're a wonderful dancer Ginevra." He said.
"How do you know my name?" she whispered.
"I know much more than your name. I know you're beautiful, and if it's possible you're even more stunning when you're angry. You have a Hellfire right hook, and you always smell like Vanilla."
"Who are you?" She sounded dazed.
"I don't think you want to know."
Well incase you failed to notice,
Incase you failed to see.
This is my heart bleeding before you
This is me down on my knees.
And those
Foolish games
Are tearing me apart.
And your thoughtless words
Are breaking my heart.
You're breaking my heart.
You're always brilliant
In the morning
Smoking your cigarette
And talking
Over coffee.
Your philosophies are non Barouche move
Do you love Mozart?
And you speak of your love to one
As I clumsily strum my guitar.
Draco smiled behind his mask. This felt right, dancing here with her. She looked so beautiful and he didn't care about what others thought. He loved her. He knew he was probably just getting caught in the moment but he didn't want that moment to end. His thoughts wandered to the talisman.
Well excuse me!
Cause I've mistaken you
For somebody else.
Somebody who gave a damn.
Somebody more like myself.
And these
Foolish games are
Tearing me
You're tearing me
You're tearing me apart.
And your
Thoughtless words are
Breaking my heart!
You took your coat off
And stood in the rain.
You were always crazy like
That.
The song came to an end Jordan returned to dance with Ginny. Draco walked to the refreshments table and lifting his mask took a sip of water. Harry who had been watching them dance recognized Draco and took this opportunity to be a jerk.
"What was that all about Malfoy?" Harry asked.
"Just dancing with the Woman I love. What's it to you Weasley?" He looked closer and saw who it was. "Nice costume Potter."
"You don't deserve her."
"And you do? She's a grown girl if you, and you probably haven't, noticed." Draco shot. "Or perhaps you have."
CRACK. Draco's mask split down the center before repairing itself, lucky for him it was there or he'd has gotten a fist full. That was all he needed to push him past the breaking point. He turned to look Harry dead in the eye before knocking Harry's jaw with a very solid fist. In moments everyone was crowded around watching the two duke it out.
Ginny rushed over to see Harry in a fight with the Man she'd been dancing with. All the music stopped as the fight broke out. At the moment her stranger had Harry pinned to the table.
"Separio!" she screamed holding her wand in front of her. Blaise recognizing Draco grabbed to hold him back, as Jordan went to grip Harry. "Now what's this all about?"
"He doesn't deserve you!" they shouted in unison before glaring daggers at each other.
"Honestly! I'm flattered." She said and they smiled. "But I'm NOT impressed. Take off your masks." They hesitated. "NOW DAMNIT!" she bellowed.
Each slowly took off their own masks. Malfoy looked away from Harry to Ginny. Her eyes were livid.
"Well. I don't see how you would care who deserves me Draco Malfoy. Our families and our Houses are completely fifth column. AND HARRY POTTER HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU TO STAY THE FUCK OUT OF MY LOVE LIFE. If I want to shag Malfoy it's not your concern."
"You do?" Malfoy said slightly hopeful at the prospect.
"NO!" Ginny shouted. "You know what. Fuck it. You boys simmer in your own stews I'm tired of it all." Her voice faltered. She took off her mask and gave them each a look that melted Draco's remaining resolve and made Harry look away. She turned to leave, Jordan and Blaise in tow.
A/N: Ok that's not the entire chapter... I have to wipe my computer so I'm putting it up in 2 parts. Sorry. I'll try to get it up A.S.A.P. I promise!
xoxo Jen
Even very young children need to be informed about dying. Explain the concept of Death very carefully to your child. This will make threatening them with it much more effective.
Draco rushed into his dorm and slammed the door shut blocking it with his body. Down the hall questions could be heard from a shrill voice. "Have you seen Draco?"
"You've got to hide me... she trying to rope me into going to the Ball, Saturday." Draco hissed. Blaise laughed. Draco didn't see what was so funny. "What might I ask is so amusing?"
"Do you even think anymore?" Blaise quirked and eyebrow. "You want to be invisible right?"
The train of thought hit him like The Hogwarts Express. He quickly walked to his bed. Looking in the corner wear his cloak usually sat was an empty space. "It's not here. Zambini did you use my cloak? Possibly losing it in the process."
"Not I." Blaise murmured.
"Have you seen Draco?" Was heard just beyond the door.
"Oh damn she's getting closer." He dashed behind the door just as it swung open, missing him by a hair.
"Oh Blaise. Have you seen Draco anywhere?" Pansy asked.
"Oh I'm sure he's hiding somewhere close." Braise grinned stupidly from his seat at Draco's desk.
"In other words you have no idea." Pansy pouted before turning and skulking off, asking the next person if they'd seen the infamous Draco Malfoy. Once the door was closed Draco let out a low whistle.
"So by the way, what are you doing in here?" Draco plopped down on his bed.
"Came to see what you were up to."
"Ah well, currently I'm going stag to the Ball and trying my damnedest to keep it that way." Draco drawled.
"Better than going with Pansy, but I don't think that's the whole reason you want to stay open." Blaise sniggered.
"Oh? And what do you think is the 'whole reason'... I'm just dying to know!" Draco pleaded sarcastically.
"You want to go with Red."
"So." Draco said under his breath.
Ginny sat on her bed, costume in one hand and Draco's invisibility cloak in the other. 'You know you have to give it back at some point.' A little voice said. Ginny groaned. Her eyes fell on her costume; it wasn't quite ready, there was still something missing, but what? She looked at the cloak and pieces of her memory started flashing to Draco's talisman. Taking out her own she laid it on her costume and a feeling of completeness settled. It was perfect. 'I guess I'll use a school owl for this.' She thought looking back at the silvery cloak. She still owed Astarte breakfast.
At breakfast Ginny pocketed a few bits of bacon and headed back to her dorm to grab the cloak and her books. Once in the owlry she called Astarte down and fed her the bacon before letting her go back to her roost. Ginny turned to see Pig twittering about madly. Ignoring him she grabbed the brown school owl to his left. Tying the parcel to his leg and letting him go she turned back to Pig. She stroked him a few times before rushing off to class.
Harry stood in front of the dorm mirror. Saying the last spell that turned his hair fiery orange he stepped back. He was wearing contacts and a Chudley Cannons Quidditch Uniform. He was almost identical to Ron.
Ron walked out of the bathroom. "Bloody Hell Harry you look just like me!" Ron awed.
"Yea. Need help with your hair mate?"
"Nah! I've got it taken care of." He mumbled a few quick spells and his hair was chin length, black and greasy.
"You should hand out detentions and take off points... you'll scare the shit out of the Hufflepuffs!"
Draco pulled his hair into a half ponytail and stood before his mirror which whimpered, "You look resplendent, Darling."
"Mmm Hmm. Syclio." He said pointing at an old quill. The quill lengthened and a blade shot out on one side. Draco picked up the scythe and made his way out of the dorms.
Ginny stood in Hermione's Dorm fixing the last of Hermione's makeup. "Ron's going to flip his wig!" Hermione giggled.
"Stop moving Hermione or you're going to find yourself in the Hospital Wing with an eyeliner stick in your eye." Ginny chided. "And yes Ron will probably go 'nutters' over you. Alright all done! Turn around so I can get a good look."
Hermione turned. She was drop dead venomous in its most sinful form. Her hair was up in a high tight ponytail with two long bangs hanging down the sides of her face. Her makeup was of dark browns and her lips were smoldering cherry. Her costume consisted of a collared buttoned up tee shirt that was two sized two small so of course the two top buttons were open revealing a black bra, her skirt was from Ginny's 4th year and just barely covered Hermione's thong. Her shoes were plain black high heeled Mary-Janes.
"Hot Damn Hermione!" Ginny squealed. "Now get downstairs... if Ron still has the brain power to ask where I am, tell him it's none of his business but that I'll be down a little later. You guys go ahead without me I'll catch up." Once Hermione had left Ginny raced out and to her dorm, catching goodbyes from the last of her roommates.
Ginny didn't waste a moment. Using her wand she straightened her hair and added a few corkscrew curls to the top layer of her hair letting the rest fall down under. Muttering a few spells she looked in the mirror at smoky emerald and black eye shadow, dark eyeliner, and crimson clear lip gloss. Holding her wand she dusted silver glitter dust lightly across her face and body before pulling on her dress. She tied the emerald silk corset top and stepped back to admire her handy work. Flowing from under the bodice, a thousand crimson rose petals flowing like a river and ending in a 2 foot train, hung delicately around Ginny's frame. On her feet were matching emerald Greek sandals, with straps wrapping up her calf, stooping just below her knee. She slipped 4 bracelets on each arm. Each of an element, flowing water, drifting clouds, dancing flowers, spinning icicles on one arm; on the other arm circling fire, sound waves that bounced with the music, moving electricity, and pumping blood moving to her heartbeat, that signified love.
The moment Hermione had come down the stairs Ron's jaw snapped of and fell to the floor.
"So 'Mione, where's Gin?" Harry asked from the Common Room.
"Oh she's getting ready, she'll be along shortly. Ready to go?"
"I'll thing I'll hang back a bit." Harry said. "I want to talk to Jordan."
"Ok Harry We'll see you in the Ball."
Harry looked over at Jordan. His hair was charmed black and flowed down to his waist. He was wearing velvety black robes and was barefoot. On closer examination Harry saw his nails were lengthened and painted black and there was a black tail poking through a small hole in the robes. 'I guess I should actually go talk to him.' Harry thought. "Hey Jordan what are you?"
"I'm a panther." He said coldly. "And you're Ron."
"Uh yea. So who's your date tonight?" he didn't expect what was said next, and it totally blind sighted him.
"Ginny." Said casually looking up the stairs.
Harry's gut wretched. "Oh." He looked down at his feet. "You 2 an item?"
"Not that you would care, but no." Jordan kept his gaze on a point on the stairs.
Ginny placed the talisman around her neck. Her final article lay on her bed; a crown of fluttering Butterflies and Dragonflies. She placed the crown gently on her head. She turned to face the mirror. What she saw was life; Mother Earth in all her grace and majesty. Ginny took a deep breath and walked out.
Coming down the stairs she smiled and Jordan and what looked like Ron, but something was amiss. Of course Harry was going as Ron. Why not?
Jordan's gazed began to glow. Harry looked to see what had caught his attention. His breath stuck in his throat. Ginny was walking down the Staircase looking like a Goddess. He watched her walk his way before turning to Jordan... not him. His gaze dropped to the floor; not him. The words kept ringing in his head. He turned to leave. He too had a date to meet.
Ginny and Jordan walked to the Great Hall for the Ball once they knew everyone else was inside. She walked to the door where a house elf handed her and Jordan masks. Placing hers on her face she was surprised to look over at Jordan whose mask had turned into a black cat face complete with nose and whiskers. He looked at hers and smiled.
"It's perfect." He smiled. "It's a Dragonfly, and each eye is covered with a red wing."
She sighed. "Sounds beautiful, are we ready to go in?"
Jordan offered his arm and they made their way into the Hall.
Draco was speaking to Blaise when a couple entering caught his eye. He turned to gaze upon the most beautiful specimen of the female gender he'd ever laid eyes upon. He'd never seen a costume so intricate, or a woman who wore it so well. His eyes fell from her the crown on her head to her beautiful red tresses and to the costume. Were those? Yes they were rose petals. He finally caught sight of a small Talisman around her neck. It was identical to the one he had in his room. He was so shocked at this that he didn't notice she was making her way towards him and Blaise until she was speaking to Zambini.
"Hello handsome." She said as Blaise placed a kiss on her cheek before asking after his costume.
'Little Weasel?' He backed away slowly so she wouldn't figure out who he was. He stayed in the shadows until she and Jordan left to dance. He was so glad his mask had turned into a Shining Black Skull that covered his entire face, or she might have recognized him.
"Hungry Draco?" Blaise quipped. "I must say she does look good enough to eat."
Ginny and Jordan walked in and headed straight for Blaise. He was wearing an odd suit and was holding a cigar in his right hand. She saw him take a 'puff' and the cigar blew bubbles into the air. His mask had turned into a thick pair glasses. He gave her a quick peck on the cheek to which she replied, "Hello handsome." And smiled. "So what are you supposed to be?" she queried.
"God." Blaise stated simply. "I saw it in a muggle movie, this guy, George Burns, was God and this is what he wore. I was going to come as one of the guys from Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, but I decided I am God so why fight my true identity."
"You're terrible you know that?"
"Yes and I also know you're stunning tonight. Brilliant costume." Blaise beamed.
"That she is." Jordan chimed. "Now if I may have this dance?"
"Why Sir, of course!" she smiled and they made their way out to the dance floor.
They began to dance to muggle music.
8 O'clock Monday Night and I'm waiting
To finally talk to a girl a little cooler than me.
Her name is Nona, she's a rocker with a nose ring.
She wears a 2-way but I'm not quite sure what that means.
And when she walks, all the wind blows and the angels sing
But she'll doesn't notice me!
Ginny and Jordan moved to the beat of the music, not noticing they had an audience of 3.
Harry watched as Jordan spun Ginny and they swing danced to punk rock music. The girl by him, Gia, was beautiful; dressed as Queen Mab, she wore a black renaissance dress with blue lining and had black eye shadow on. Unfortunately Harry was only interested in the only sister of his best friend.
It's like a bad movie.
She's looking through me.
If you were me then you'd be,
Screaming someone shoot me.
As I fail miserably
Trying to get the girl all the bad guys want.
'How true' Harry thought as the song went on, ending after a while and another took its place.
As the song ended Blaise cut in and He and Ginny danced to the next song.
You're better off without him.
Don't call him.
HE'S BREAKING YOUR HEART!
He's hanging with your best friend
And you're waiting there.
IT'S TEARING YOU APART!
He lied to you a thousand times,
When I was there
He kept you waiting.
And I'm still here
Waiting there
TO CATCH YOU IF YOU FALL!
I don't know why I care so much,
WHEN I SHOULDN'T CARE AT ALL!
Blaise picked Ginny up bridal style and twirled her around a few times before throwing her to land gracefully on her feet in the center of the crowd.
Finally got the nerve to tell you,
How much you mean to me.
You said that I was your best friend, a real sweet guy,
THAT'S ALL I'D EVER BE!
And I'm still here
Waiting there
TO CATCH YOU IF YOU FALL!
I don't know why I care so much,
WHEN I SHOULDN'T CARE AT ALL!
Draco watched her every move from where he was dancing with a 5th year Ravenclaw that had lost her date, and listened to the lyrics as a voice came through the music.
"Alright listen to me.
You pull up right where she is right.
You go to get out of the car,
You lock both doors.
Then you get out of the car
And you walk over to her.
You walk over to her,
Bring her over to the car.
You take your key
And you unlock her door.
You let her get in
And then you close the door for her.
You walk around the back of the car,
You look through the rear window.
If she doesn't lift up that button so you can get in,
Don't."
"Just like that?"
"Listen to me kid,
If she doesn't reach over and lift that button so you can get in That means she's a selfish broad and all you're seeing is the tip of the
iceberg.
You dump her and you dump her fast!"
Draco really liked the night's choice of music so far. Draco watched as once again Ginny switched dance partners.
Ginny like this song it was very soothing and at the same time upbeat. By this time she was happy that she hadn't worn heels like Hermione. Looking over she spied Hermione dancing with what looked like Snape! 'Must be Ron.' The mask had turned into a hooked nose. Dancing by then were Harry and Gia. Gia looked cute as Queen Mab, but Harry looked too much like Ron for her comfort. Ginny swayed to the semi slow song.
Jordan said something in her ear, Ginny didn't catch it all. So he spoke a little louder. "ARE YOU HAVING" the music stopped but he didn't in time. "FUN?" Everyone in the crowd laughed. "Yea, this is great!" Ginny screamed so everyone got a second dose of laughter. She smiled at Jordan. "You want to get some drinks?"
"That sounds good. I'm jonesing for something to nosh." Jordan yelled over the new song, which sounded like an old Hawaiian folksong.
They made their way over to the refreshments where they met a very ugly girl that sounded very Irish.
"Who are you?" Ginny asked. "I don't believe I've ever seen you before, I'd remember." 'With a face like that who could forget.'
"It's me Seamus. Nifty little potion eh?"
"How long does it last?"
"I didn't look." Seamus looked puzzled. "Should I have?"
"Yea, for all you know those knockers might just be permanent." Jordan burst out laughing. "Just don't do any jumping jacks! I don't think I could handle that."
Filch took this opportunity to walk by covered from head to food in pumpkin guts. Unfortunately for him he stepped past another pumpkin which promptly exploded all over him. "When I find the little terd that charmed these he'll be cleaning trophies till he dies." He grumbled and glared at a nearby 5th year.
By now Jordan was hurting, and holding his sides he bent over to catch his breath. Ginny noticed a few little balls flying about exploding over students, dropping either glitter, which mad many girls go "ooh", or slime, which had a bunch of couples laughing, or shrieking. Looking still further up Ginny saw the usually star filled sky reflected on the ceiling was a pitch black with silver and flashes of lightning. It was dazzling.
Out of the corner of her eye Ginny spotted Luna Lovegood walking over. "Hello Luna. What's your costume?"
"I'm a Kathedera. You know, no eyesight, lives underwater, protects sunken treasure."
"That's cool." Jordan said. "Ugh look at that horrid display!" He gagged pointing at a really ugly fairy, or was it a pixie? "Must be what Pansy wore."
"I'm a little scared now." Ginny shuddered. She watched Jordan take a drink of his Pumpkin Juice and stick his tongue out as Pansy danced. "HAHAHAHA!" Ginny cried. "Jordan look at your tongue!" she transfigured a cup into a mirror and handed it to Jordan. His tongue was a murky shade of puke green. "I think I'll take a water instead." Ginny snickered.
Ginny and Blaise dance for a while and Jordan came back from the bathroom, his tongue now clear from trying to wash the stuff off. "Do you think I should see the nurse about this?" he asked.
"It can wait until morning." Ginny smirked. "Dance with me!"
"As you wish." Jordan grinned and they headed back out to the floor.
I would swallow my pride.
I would choke on the rhymes
But the lack there of would leave me empty inside.
I would swallow my doubt.
Turn it inside out.
Find nothing but faith in nothing.
Wanna put my tender
Heart in a blender,
Watch it spin round to a beautiful oblivion.
Rendezvous then I'm through with you.
Draco sat talking with Blaise. "So who was the girl I saw you with earlier?" Blaise nosed.
"Just some girl that 'Lost Her Date'" Draco snorted.
"You know you could ask her to dance."
"Who?" Draco feigned incomprehension.
"Don't play dumb, I'm a Hell of a lot better at it that you are." Blaise scoffed. "Go ask Red to Dance, it's not like she'll know it's you."
Draco did see any reason to sit and argue when he knew he'd lose. Well not lose Malfoys never lose, they compromise. He got up and walked towards the couple dancing in the mob of students.
I burn burn
Like a wicker cabinet.
Sharp white and oh so frail.
I see out time has gotten stale.
The tick-tock of the clock is painful.
All sane and logical.
I want to tear it off the wall.
I hear words in clips and phrases
I fake sick like ginger ale,
My stomach turns and I exhale.
I would swallow my pride.
I would choke on the rhymes
But the lack there of would leave me empty inside.
I would swallow my doubt.
Turn it inside out.
Find nothing but faith in nothing.
Wanna put my tender
Heart in a blender,
Watch it spin round to a beautiful oblivion.
Rendezvous then I'm through with you.
Ginny danced with Jordan as the song ended. The next song slowly began to filter through the room and Ginny moved closer to Jordan as a hand tapped him on the shoulder. Behind Jordan stood a man draped in blackest velvet, holding a scythe, and his mask was a shining black skull. His eyes bore into her like she were glass. He politely asked to cut in, to which Jordan consented. Jordan kissed Ginny on the cheek before leaving the floor.
The stranger pulled his hood down to reveal white blonde hair pulled half up, that kept going under his cloak. He held out his hand for Ginny to take. And she danced with death.
You took your coat off
And stood in the rain.
You were always crazy like that.
And I watched from my window.
I always felt I was outside
Looking in on you.
You were always the mysterious one with
Dark eyes and careless hair.
You were fashionably sensitive
But too cool to care.
You stood in my doorway
With nothing to say
Besides some comment on the weather.
Ginny rested her head in the crook of the Stranger's shoulder. He smelt so good, so familiar.
"You're a wonderful dancer Ginevra." He said.
"How do you know my name?" she whispered.
"I know much more than your name. I know you're beautiful, and if it's possible you're even more stunning when you're angry. You have a Hellfire right hook, and you always smell like Vanilla."
"Who are you?" She sounded dazed.
"I don't think you want to know."
Well incase you failed to notice,
Incase you failed to see.
This is my heart bleeding before you
This is me down on my knees.
And those
Foolish games
Are tearing me apart.
And your thoughtless words
Are breaking my heart.
You're breaking my heart.
You're always brilliant
In the morning
Smoking your cigarette
And talking
Over coffee.
Your philosophies are non Barouche move
Do you love Mozart?
And you speak of your love to one
As I clumsily strum my guitar.
Draco smiled behind his mask. This felt right, dancing here with her. She looked so beautiful and he didn't care about what others thought. He loved her. He knew he was probably just getting caught in the moment but he didn't want that moment to end. His thoughts wandered to the talisman.
Well excuse me!
Cause I've mistaken you
For somebody else.
Somebody who gave a damn.
Somebody more like myself.
And these
Foolish games are
Tearing me
You're tearing me
You're tearing me apart.
And your
Thoughtless words are
Breaking my heart!
You took your coat off
And stood in the rain.
You were always crazy like
That.
The song came to an end Jordan returned to dance with Ginny. Draco walked to the refreshments table and lifting his mask took a sip of water. Harry who had been watching them dance recognized Draco and took this opportunity to be a jerk.
"What was that all about Malfoy?" Harry asked.
"Just dancing with the Woman I love. What's it to you Weasley?" He looked closer and saw who it was. "Nice costume Potter."
"You don't deserve her."
"And you do? She's a grown girl if you, and you probably haven't, noticed." Draco shot. "Or perhaps you have."
CRACK. Draco's mask split down the center before repairing itself, lucky for him it was there or he'd has gotten a fist full. That was all he needed to push him past the breaking point. He turned to look Harry dead in the eye before knocking Harry's jaw with a very solid fist. In moments everyone was crowded around watching the two duke it out.
Ginny rushed over to see Harry in a fight with the Man she'd been dancing with. All the music stopped as the fight broke out. At the moment her stranger had Harry pinned to the table.
"Separio!" she screamed holding her wand in front of her. Blaise recognizing Draco grabbed to hold him back, as Jordan went to grip Harry. "Now what's this all about?"
"He doesn't deserve you!" they shouted in unison before glaring daggers at each other.
"Honestly! I'm flattered." She said and they smiled. "But I'm NOT impressed. Take off your masks." They hesitated. "NOW DAMNIT!" she bellowed.
Each slowly took off their own masks. Malfoy looked away from Harry to Ginny. Her eyes were livid.
"Well. I don't see how you would care who deserves me Draco Malfoy. Our families and our Houses are completely fifth column. AND HARRY POTTER HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU TO STAY THE FUCK OUT OF MY LOVE LIFE. If I want to shag Malfoy it's not your concern."
"You do?" Malfoy said slightly hopeful at the prospect.
"NO!" Ginny shouted. "You know what. Fuck it. You boys simmer in your own stews I'm tired of it all." Her voice faltered. She took off her mask and gave them each a look that melted Draco's remaining resolve and made Harry look away. She turned to leave, Jordan and Blaise in tow.
A/N: Ok that's not the entire chapter... I have to wipe my computer so I'm putting it up in 2 parts. Sorry. I'll try to get it up A.S.A.P. I promise!
xoxo Jen