A/N: I own nothing that you see in the Harry Potter books. :'( They all belong to the most wonderful person on the planet... J.K. Rowling!!!
After breakfast the next morning, Draco caught up with her. "Ginny, I asked Dumbledore earlier if I and a 'companion' could go to Hogsmade and buy my mother a Christmas present. Do you want to be my companion, Miss Weasly?" He asked formally.
"I would love to, Mr. Malfoy." Ginny answered equally. Therefore, they left the Entrance Hall to an awaiting carriage.
When they reached Hogsmade, The streets were filled with holiday shoppers and crazed mothers trying to keep up with their children. Stores were decorated with Christmas things and the displays seemed to be extra-luring. Madam Malkin's caught Ginny's eye.
She released Draco's hand and wandered to the window of the store. A brilliant crimson dress hung on a manikin in the display and Ginny gaped at it. It was fitted in the bodice like a corset and then flowed straight down to the floor.
Draco saw this store as the perfect opportunity to get Ginny's Christmas present. He could just watch her closely and see what she adored the most. It was foolproof.
"Let's." Was all Draco said as he took her hand and walked her into the store. The dress was beautiful, but what had really caught Ginny's eye when she walked into the store was the jewelry display at the far wall. She strolled over to the cases and stared in awe. The jewels that were embedded in the necklaces and rings were gorgeous.
Of all the dazzling jewelry that lined the wall, Draco watched as Ginny gazed at a simple platinum chain. Something so simple would surely be elegant on a goddess like the one that was standing before him.
"I think I'll get something for my mother while we're here. Feel free to take your time, Gin. I might be a while... my mother is a very finicky woman." Ginny giggled and watched as Draco stepped over to where the bracelets were.
She meandered aimlessly through the store and found it was filled with nothing but the most gorgeous gowns; she just had to try on that one in the window.
"Draco?"
"Yes, love?"
"Would you mind if I tried on that gown in the window?"
"Of course not, love. Take your time."
She let out a squeal of delight and hurried to the counter, giving Draco the perfect opportunity to make his move. He took the box with the simple platinum chain and put it under the box with a sapphire bracelet he had just chosen for his mother. He laughed to himself as he saw a lady leading Ginny and the dress back to a dressing room. He placed the two boxes on the counter and a lady in her mid-fifties appeared.
"Can I help you, young man?" Her voice was smooth.
"I just need to purchase these."
"Ah, the necklace is very beautiful but it is plain in comparison to the bracelet. Maybe you want something a little more chic?" She asked.
"No, that is what I want."
"If you're sure then..."
Draco nodded and waited for the price, hoping Ginny would take just a few more minutes while he finished his purchase.
"That will be one hundred and thirty nine galleons, seventeen sickles, and twenty eight knuts. How will you be paying?"
Draco was unaffected by the price since it would be charged to his family's account anyway. He just smiled at her.
"Please charge it to the Malfoy account at Gringotts."
The plump woman nodded and wrapped the boxes, placing them into an amethyst gift bag, and handed it over to Draco.
"Thank you and have a nice day."
"You as well." He replied, making his way to the back of the store. Ginny poked her head out from behind a curtain, covering the rest of her body, and smiled.
"Wanna see?" She taunted. Draco laughed at her floating head and nodded.
"Of course I want to see."
Ginny let the curtain drop and stepped out from behind it. Draco's mouth opened in wonder as he looked her up and down. The dress surpassed the one that she had worn to the Masquerade Ball that night they met. It was more fitted and there was just something about the way the crimson looked against her deliciously freckled skin.
"What do you think?"
Draco was speechless.
"Draco?"
His eyes refocused on hers and she giggled.
"If I could take you to the Yule Ball, I would demand that you wore that dress. It's breathtaking. As a matter of fact... I'm going to buy it for you and you'll wear it to the ball."
Ginny's eyes widened and she made to protest.
"But Draco I..."
"You what? You look stunning."
There was no use in arguing with him. She knew that. After taking the dress to the front and paying for it, Ginny and Draco headed out of the store hand in hand and walked to Three Broomsticks.
They were seated in a secluded corner where no one was going to bother them.
"What can I get you two?" An attractive woman with dark hair and piercing eyes asked.
"Um, I'll just have a butterbeer, please." Ginny spoke.
"The same for me, please." Draco told her.
"Come on, Gin. It's nearly six. We have to get back." There was a smile so big on Draco's face that Ginny thought it would be stuck that way forever.
As they sat in the carriage on the way back to the castle, Ginny leaned her head on Draco's shoulder, idly playing with his cherished ring. Draco smirked to himself as he watched his beloved play with the ring.
He had bought that platinum chain so he could put his precious ring on it. That way, she could have him even when they weren't together.
It was perfect; he couldn't wait for Christmas holidays.
Soon enough, she had dropped his hand and he felt her breathing even out. She was asleep.