Apologies for taking so long to update. I had writer's block. It's going now though i think… on with the story :

BACK TO THAT MORNING …

Ginny looked up as the owl post arrived. She was looking forward to the ball. Anticipating it, even. As long as it was better than her third year one. That was too dramatic.

She watched as Errol flew toward her carrying a thin envelope. This was it. She was sure of it.. She practicaly ripped open the letter when she got it and read it quickly :

Dear Ginny,

The time has finally come. I have decided that you can tell him.

You may do what you wish with it. Ask him the question if you want. But please keep it secret from the Twins. They are not ready yet. There is aother one to introduce to them, after all.

I hope you are behaving yourself, and be careful !

Mum xxx

There were fireworks exploding in Ginny's stomach as she put the letter away and went to find Ron. There was big news to tell him.

BACK TO THAT EVENING …

Harry shook his head hard, trying to erase the images of Draco's horror-struck face from his mind. What had he been thinking ? As if Draco -no, Malfoy, - would ever like him, let alone go to the bal with him. He got up and left the room, forcing his mind to think about other things.

MEANWHILE…

Draco looked at himself in his full-length mirror. He had an OK figure, he decided. And the eyes were good. Enchanting almost.. His hair.. he was going to do a different thing with it for the ball , but he didn't know what yet.

Then again, Draco half knew that he had all these things. Harry liked him. That was the best part.. Before, he had cursed to himself for not saying yes, but now he had considered it and was glad. There was his reputation to account for, as well as the fact that he didn't want Harry – no, Potter – to think he was desparate. He wanted to keep him on his toes. This was going to be fun.

MEANWHILE , IN GRYFFINDOR COMMON ROOM…

Ginny approached Ron slowly. She was still considering how to tell him , to put it . She tapped him gently on the shoulder and asked him to follow her. She led him to an empty classroom.

" Ron, " she said. " I have something to tell you. I have known since I began at Hogwarts, all of 6 years ago, and now I want to tell you. Mother has let me, finally. "

Ron looked quite worried. " Ginny… " He began uncertainly.

" Ssh, Ron . Let me explain. It's very simple. I'm adopted. " Ron's eyes and mouth flew open wide. " and that's not all. I love you. " She smiled nervously.

Ron looked annoyed. " You brought me all the way here for a JOKE ? " He snapped. He looked at her hurt face. He said, uncertainly and worriedly " You ARE kidding, right ! ? "

MUAHAHAAA ! ! And there we go, people ! ! Chapter 2 is here ! ! please review.

I am randomly at a school computer. Hmm.

Anywhoo, Toodle-oo !

xxx