Lying in bed the next morning Ginny recalled the events of the night before. 'Amazing how motives can change, this isn't even a game anymore. I can't believe it and my brother's going to kill me, but I actually fell for Draco Malfoy!'
Slowly pondering the consequences of this realization, a new voice reached out of the recesses of her mind, 'The prat will only get in your way Virginia...this is your time, use him to gain more power and in the end you will rule over those pathetic humans who harassed you!'
Slightly shocked at this unknown resistance Gin slowly responded, 'Who...who are you?'
'Now that's an interesting question...hmm...who am I? Well, let us just call me your conscience for now. I see potential in you and you're letting it slip through your grasp so I decided to speak up about it.'
'Really? Potential...in what?'
'Power! You could be greater than Dumbledore or even Morgana LeFay!'
Gasping slightly at the very idea of it, Ginny lay there in awe. 'Greater than Morgana...me?'
'Yes...I'll leave you to think about that. The Prat is finally waking up; do not tell him of this...'
With that the voice disappeared into a crevice of her awareness. Yawning Draco sat up stretching. Glancing down at the red head beneath him Draco smiled. "So you finally decided to grace me with your presence hmm..." Ginny mumbled out smiling back up at him. For the moment her earlier conversation was lost as she drowned in his beautiful grey eyes.
'Mmm...he looks great when he smiles!'
Time passed swiftly and Christmas was soon upon them. Rather than brave home Ginny decided to spend Christmas break at Hogwarts. The sad day came when Draco left for the Malfoy Manor, leaving Ginny all alone.
Days dragged on, Draco's letters were Ginny's only sense of time as the break slowly went by. Then, the day before Christmas a presence returned to her mind.
'Hello again, have you thought about my offer?'
'Oh...hello, you startled me. I'm actually not sure still...I'm quite happy as I am at the moment and...'
'Don't be ridicules, that stupid boy has muddled your thoughts! What do you say to a week of experimentation? If you still don't want it at the end of the week I'll leave you and that fool alone forever. Does that sound agreeable?'
Pondering over this interesting offer for only moments Ginny soon agreed, for a week could do no harm, right?
For the next week Ginny had 'sessions' with the voice in her mind. To anyone passing she looked deep in meditation, which in reality was true. The voice soothed her mind and recounted the history of mighty wizards and witches over the years.
Soon the history lessons were over and 'lessons' began. Ginny became engrossed in them, learning all she could. Her attitude changed slowly as break wore on and few who saw her stayed around to see what she wanted.
Ginny became confident, to say it simply. She strutted around school as if she owned the place and was usually found outside on the edges of the Forbidden Forest. There if you were quiet enough, you could see her sitting with eyes shut; her lips moving ever so slowly, memorizing different curses or enchantments. Sometimes, unknown to herself, she floated mere inches off the ground but then the spell was cast she was lowered yet again.
Christmas break ended and the students returned to Hogwarts, Draco ran off the train and down to the common room, slowing down when he saw Ginny sitting in front of the fireplace. Something seemed different about her, her aura had changed seemingly tainted in some fashion.
Ignoring his senses, Draco slowly encircled her in his arms and whispered into her ear, "Miss me?" Ginny turned around in his embrace and glanced up into those grey pools she had missed so much over break, but to her surprise no emotion came. She didn't feel anything as she looked up at him, as if something was blocking her hearts wishes. Smiling softly to hide her surprise, Ginny whispered back alluringly, "You have no idea, what do you say to a little welcome back gift?" With that Ginny slid her hand into his and lead him up to her room.
