The Second War of Light and Darkness

Summary: Sixth year...a year of new friends, old enemies, and, especially for Harry Potter himself, love. H/OC; G/D; R/Hr.

Disclaimer: YES! I OWN HARRY POTTER!!! Okay, you got me...I don't. :(( *pouts* But if I did, I wouldn't be writing this story...let's just say I'd be sipping sparkling cider wearing an off-the-shoulder evening gown. Ahem. I'm not doing that, so, alas, I don't own Harry. J.K.R. does. Waah.

Author's Note: I'm glad everyone liked the continuation...I think I'll finish this one b4 I post the sequel to "How To Be Bad", "Dealing With It". Love ya'll!

Chapter 11:

Ginny led the two girls up the spiraling staircase to the girls' dormitories. She peeked into her own, realized it was full, then swiftly headed down the scarlet carpeted corridor to Amanda and Hermione's dorm room. She opened the door, and the edge of her wet robes whipped around the corner. Hermione hurried up, snatching Amanda's arm to pull her in. Hermione quickly shut the door.

"What's up?" Hermione hissed worriedly, putting a strand of curly brown hair behind her ear. Ginny sighed, turning her upset brown eyes unto the two girls.

"I just can't keep this secret anymore, guys...it's eating me up inside..."

"Ginny," Amanda said comfortingly, a distinct tone of worry about her voice, "You can tell us, we promise. What's wrong?"

"Well, erm...I'm dating someone that most people wouldn't agree or take very kindly to," Ginny said, stuttering.

"Is that all?" Hermione said fondly, looking relieved.

"That's not so horrible, Gin," Amanda said kindly, smiling at the vividly red-haired girl, "Now, just tell us who the person you're so conscious about is." Ginny took a deep breath.

"It's...Draco, Draco Malfoy," she said quickly, wanting to get the statement over with. Hermione's mouth dropped, while Amanda just looked rather shocked.

"....Guys?" Ginny asked tentatively. Amanda was the first to speak, as the least affected of the two.

"Um, okay, Ginny...not a choice I would have made, but...it's your decision," Amanda said slowly, looking at Hermione, whose face was now filled with anger. Hermione began to open her mouth. Ginny, expecting a reproach, quickly cut her off.

"Thanks, Amanda for understanding."

"Actually, Ginny..." Amanda said worriedly, "I don't understand, but it looks like I have no say in the matter, nor do I wish to. It's your love life. I don't think it's hurting you, so I won't push it."

Ginny smiled gratefully at Amanda. That's all she wanted. Frankly, however, Hermione's silence was beginning to frighten her. Hermione wasn't silent for long.

"VIRGINIA AURORA WEASLEY! AND MALFOY! IT'S JUST PLAIN...JUST PLAIN...WRONG, FOR MERLIN'S SAKE! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT, I THOUGHT YOU WERE SMARTER THAN THAT, I--"

"'Mione, calm down," Amanda said firmly, interrupted Hermione's tirade, "Don't pretend you don't see the chemistry. You're pissing me off now. For all you know, they could be in love. We both saw them that night we were rescued. Malfoy has changed, for the better it seems. I don't really know what he was like to begin with, but from the look of your reaction, he must have been an arse. But really, calm down."

Hermione sputtered in dismay, which was quite unlike her. Ginny kept her eyes focused on a fixed position on the floor.

"Not much to add to that, I daresay?" Amanda asked Ginny curtly. Ginny shook her head slightly, still silent.

"Fine, " Amanda said, her brown eyes sweeping over the scene, "I'll let you work it out between the two of you then. " Amanda shook her hair out of her face and turned around, opening and closing the door with a snap.

"Is it true, Ginny?" Hermione asked, still angry, but slightly checked by Amanda's speech.

"Yes," Ginny said adamantly, "I think I love him."

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Author's Note (again): DUN DUN DUNNNNNNN!!!!! How's that? I hope I wasn't too...blah. By the way, Shadow, darling, "Misplaced" is probably one of the best thangs I've eva read! Bravo, girl! And keep writing...WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?! -_-* Sorry, a bit...preoccupied, you may say. Well, sorry I haven't answered many of your e-mails, guys...especially Lozi and Brad...(eek! don't hurt me people!) I've been so busy, that I haven't had a chance to respond yet. But I will. Don't worry. Well, here comes the individual thankles...

Quill-Angel: Laura, thanks! And don't worry, I'll reply as soon as I can!

Jade: You thought I was dead? Um, thanks! lol. I'm glad you like my ships, Harry is so sexy, right? Personally, I think Ron's hot too, so I don't write about him badly either. D/G is a cool ship! I'm glad I'm not Mary-Sue...I HATE CHO TOO! He's mine, *sniff sniff* I wanted to get rid of her in the beginning of the story, but don't worry, she'll be baccccckkkk. You'll see some D/G, don't worry! :P

BonBon04: Pryscilla, darling, it's after winter break and you haven't killed me yet! Where are your priorities, lol.

Scarlet Priestess: Um, is this Jade again? No matter, I updated! Glad you like the story!

Got to go learn to play the ukelele!

Amanda