Colin and Aurora watched Ginny enter the Great Hall with Harry with full attention. As Ginny sat down across from them, she was bombarded with questions.

"So was it Harry", Colin asked and before she could answer Aurora cut her off.

"I bet you it was, you two are the perfect couple in the century"

"You guys calm down and for your information it wasn't Harry at all", Ginny said calmly. This earned her two shocked faces and very loud responses.

"WHAT", Colin yelled as Aurora dropped her fork.

"Shush, it isn't Harry and plus we're back to being friends like before", Ginny said as she covered Colin's mouth with her hand. A second later the three of them watched Harry, Hermione, and Ron leave the Great Hall.

"If it wasn't Harry then who could it be", Aurora asked looking around the Great Hall.

"That's the problem, now isn't it, because I don't have the faintest idea", Ginny replied.

"Well whoever it is must be insane to take you from Harry", Colin said earning him a piece of toast in the face.

"Hey I was just speaking the truth, don't have to throw food at me", Colin added.

"Colin, babe, just don't speak at all for now", Aurora said.

"Well I have to get to Potions class", Ginny said in a cheery voice.

"Oh yeah you have double today", Colin said.

"Yup so I'll catch you guys in Divinations"

"Okay, bye Gin", Colin said.

"Bye Gin", Aurora said as Ginny walked out of the Great Hall. Her mind kept going back to the letter and who could have written it. The letter was even sent by a school owl, so she couldn't figure out who sent it by that. This person wanted to be her date to the Winter Ball and she didn't even know how to answer to that. Ginny was so caught up in her thoughts that she didn't see a person standing in front of her and she crashed right into the person. Ginny ended up on her butt and her books on the floor.

"I am so sorry, I didn't see you there", Ginny said as her cheeks started to turn pink with embarrassment.

"Stupid Weaslette can't even walk correctly", Malfoy said as Ginny slowly realized who she had run into.

"Well, it's not my fault you're ego is so large. Even an ant couldn't get passed your big head", Ginny replied heatedly. She didn't have time to argue with such a low life.

"Really..........I'd watch what you'd say, if I were you, you might get hurt", Malfoy said taking a step closer to Ginny.

"Is that a threat Ferret", Ginny said as she took a tiny step back to keep from touching Malfoy.

"It's more than a threat Weaslette", Malfoy said as he kept advancing toward Ginny. Ginny could feel her heart beating faster and her fear taking over. She backed away as far as she could but to her dismay she was up against the wall and Malfoy took the last step that closed the gap between them.

"Get away from me you slimy git", Ginny said as she searched in her pockets for her wand.

"Looking for this", Malfoy said as he twirled Ginny's wand in his hand.

"Give it back"

"I don't think so especially since you were so careless as to drop it"

"You are such a prat why don't you go find one of those Slytherin whores to screw with", Ginny said. She was trying her best to sound angry but her voice was failing, as it sounded of fear and panic.

"Why should I mess with them when I have the Gryffindor princess right in front of me", Malfoy said as he touched Ginny's cheek. Ginny moved her face away, but Malfoy held her at the chin so that her eyes were looking at him.

"I'd rather die than ever have you ever touch me", Ginny said.

"I wouldn't say such things Weaslette not until I've had my kiss", Malfoy said as he moved his face closer to Ginny's.

"Malfoy don't you dare", Ginny said frantically trying to move her face away. Ginny closed her eyes wishing this was all a nightmare and that she would wake in a few minutes. A second later, Ginny didn't feel the strength of Malfoy holding her she slowly opened her eyes to find Malfoy unconscious on the other side of the corridor. A few feet away from Ginny stood a person whose face was hidden behind the hood of their cloak.

"Thank you so much", Ginny said after a few minutes of utter silence.

"It's no problem", the hooded stranger said as he put his wand back inside his pocket and turned to leave.

"Wait, what's your name I want to know the person who saved me from having to kiss Malfoy", Ginny said. The boy stopped and turned around to face her. She felt like she recognized the voice, but quickly dismissed them.

"You'll know who I am soon enough, I promise", he said as he turned to leave again. Ginny then realized that the boy must be her secret admirer and she couldn't help but give a small smile.

"Are you my secret admirer, I mean, the one who sent me the owl", Ginny asked as she watched the boy stop and turn to walk toward her.

"I am but it's too early to reveal who I am", he said as he caressed her cheek. For one instant moment Ginny felt a tingling feeling that she used to get with Harry.

"Can I at least know your first name?"

"No, then it will be easy to figure me out. You'll know who I am if you come as my date to the Winter Ball this coming Friday", he said.

"Yes, I'll go to the Ball with you", Ginny said as she tried to think of who this guy could be.

"I was hoping you'd say that, now get to Potions or you'll be late"

"How did you know?"

"Let's just say I'll make sure no one harms you", he said as he turned and disappeared around the corner. Ginny stood there for a few seconds before running to the corner to see her mystery man but he was gone. Ginny made her way to Potions and left Malfoy knocked out.

"Ginny there you are", Hermione said before adding, "We have been wondering what could have happened to you"

"I'm fine but Malfoy isn't"

"WHAT!! What did that arse do to you", Ron said immediately.

"Look, if you must know, he tried to force himself on me"

"He didn't do anything did he, if he did Ron and I will pay him a visit", Harry said darkly.

"No, he didn't get to because someone came to my rescue", Ginny said as Hermione gave her a curious look. After that Ginny told them the whole story of how Malfoy threatened her and how her mystery man saved her. Three times Hermione and Harry had to pull Ron back onto his chair.

"I mean, he was just there and he saved me", Ginny said smiling.

"That's great Gin", Harry said smiling but Ginny noticed that he seemed down ever since she told them what happened.

"Well Gin I guess you are definitely going to the Ball now", Hermione said smiling. All conversation died as Professor Snape entered the classroom.

"Class there will be no lesson today as, I have just been informed that dear Mister Malfoy has been in an accident and is in the hospital wing, as I speak So just take out your books. I want a three foot long essay on how the Polyjuice is made, what are it's ingredients, and how it is used. It is due in your next class", Snape said as he kept looking directly at Harry and Ron. No doubt, Snape thought they had injured the Ferret.

"This essay will count as two grades and no excuses are allowed. Now get to work or all of you receive detention", Snape said. The class was silent except for the occasional comment from the Slytherins. As the first half of the class period went by Ginny still had at least a foot and a half left to go on her essay and the silence of the room was killing her. Ron was constantly scratching things out of his essay and every so often would curse under his breath. Ginny noticed that Hermione was writing her essay with ease. Harry was busy writing and he kept messing up his hair every few minutes. Every so often Ginny would look up to see half the class sleeping or whispering to each other. Finally Ginny couldn't stand it and plus, her hand was cramping from all the writing.

"Hermione how far are you in the essay", Ginny whispered as she watched Snape pass by.

"I just need two more sentences. Shouldn't you be working on your essay", Hermione whispered back as she continued to write.

"Yes but I am bored out of my mind so please talk to me", Ginny begged giving Hermione a pouty look. Hermione tried to ignore it but couldn't.

"Fine, but if we get in trouble I will kill you", Hermione said smiling.

"So what you want to talk about"

"How about your mystery man", Hermione said with a smile and a wink.

"Well he is a mystery alright but at least I know he is a sweet guy"

"Yeah well Harry is a sweet guy and you already know him", Hermione said.

"Look I know you and Ron see us as God's given gift but we aren't dating and he doesn't feel that way. Also I'm moving on and so has Harry. So please, just please, drop this whole Harry and me forever crap", Ginny said sounding irritated but not by the fact that Hermione kept pushing for her to go to Harry. No, she was irritated by the fact, that she wished Harry could be hers forever. Yet, he said he moved on and now Ginny was trying her best to do the same.

"Okay, I get you. I'm sorry, it's just that you and Harry it always seemed right. I promise I won't say anything about it anymore", Hermione whispered back.

"It's okay", Ginny said.

"So back to what this conversation should have been about and that is your mystery man", Hermione said smiling.

"I wonder who it is though", Ginny said while thinking about who it could be. Hermione sat there thinking about the same thing.

"Maybe it's a Gryffindor", Hermione said.

"Well, I guess but he can't be in your guys' year because then he would have headed toward this class after saving me"

"That's true, hmmmm. Maybe he's a Ravenclaw, you know they're really smart and he might have been able to figure out how to disappear", Hermione whispered.

"Miss Granger, I know it must be hard but can you please keep your big mouth shut. Others around you are trying to work and they don't need your voice disturbing the silence. Ten points from Gryffindor for lack of respect", Snape said aloud making everyone turn toward Hermione. Hermione's face turned red and she quickly averted her eyes toward her essay.

"I would also like to remind Miss Weasley, that though she may be in a sixth year Potions, she better keep those grades up or she will be back in her old class", Snape added before he turned away. After that Ginny and Hermione stuck to their work. As time passed Ron had accidentally fallen asleep and fell over. Snape took twenty points away and gave him detention for a week. Harry seemed to be daydreaming or deep in thought. As the bell rang everyone hurried off to their next class. Ginny was the first out the door because she had the farthest way to go. As Ginny took her step out the door hundreds of pink and white rose petals fell from nowhere. Then, as Ginny stood there stunned, a small little dove flew toward her and dropped a red rose into her hand with a card attached.

"Wow, either someone doesn't know how to do magic or someone's trying to get your attention Ginny", Hermione said as she picked the rose petals from her hair.

"I say the last one is what this is", Ron said as he swatted the petals off his hair and robes. Harry stayed quiet but gave Ginny the thumbs up and a smile.

"So Gin are you going to open the card or are you planning on gawking at it until the bell rings", Harry finally said laughing.

"Maybe she's too stunned to speak", Ron suggested, "But then that could never happen." That earned him an elbow in the stomach and a slap upside the head by Harry and Hermione.

"I think, maybe, you should open it later when your safe from getting a detention", Hermione suggested and Ginny nodded in agreement. She took the card and tucked safely in her pocket.

"Man, and I wanted to know what it said too", Ron said pouting.

"Too bad dear brother", Ginny said sticking out her tongue which Ron returned.

"I'll see you guys later and don't worry I'll tell you what it says", Ginny said giving them hugs.

"You better or I'll cry", Ron said pretending to get teary and gave a little sniff for effect.

"Ron, I swear mate, you are such an idiot", Harry said shaking his head but smiling all the same.

"Bye", Ginny said waving as she started to walk away.

"Bye", the three returned but Ginny could hear Hermione telling Ron that he could be such a baby sometimes. Ginny took the card back out and looked at it as she walked to class. The card was cut into a pink star and had Ginny's name written in black. She couldn't wait to see what her mystery guy wrote now. After a few minutes Ginny entered Divinations with a smile on her face, thinking that today wasn't so bad after all.

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I am so freakin sorry for not updating in like forever. My computer broke and I didn't want to go to the library because, quite frankly that place is filled with scary people. I'm too fragile for that kind of terror.

I hope you liked Chapter 21. Thanks to everyone who reviewed and told me to hurry my ass up on this update. It was very encouraging to know you guys love this fanfiction. If you have any ideas don't hesitate to tell me. You never know I might use it.

Now go update before you burst my pretty pink glitter bubble of happiness. I'll even give you a very big imaginary yellow cookie!!!!!! So please review. Pretty please!!!!!!!!!