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Reviewers: the 5-review thing didn't pan out but I'm updating because it's been forever! See notes below.

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Thanks to my reviewers- no dedications this chapter, just a hug to my four reviewers

Chapter 4- New Plans

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"Good morning," Ginny said cheerfully as Draco walked into her kitchen. He stopped in his tracks and looked curiously at her. For the past month, she had been barely civil towards him, but today, why was she smiling? "Meet my good friend Charlotte."

That explains it. Gosh, how am I going to pull off being in love with her if she doesn't treat me at least semi-okay. Draco sighed in Ginny's direction, but turned a beaming face towards a tall blond. "Dra- D.C. Pleased to meet you."

"Charlotte Jones. Wow, Mary, you're right. He is a gentleman. Well, I just stopped by to say hi, but don't forget the party at the club tonight, 'kay?"

"How could I? It's going to be a blast. Bye, Charlotte."

"Bye, Mary. Bye, D.C. It was great to finally meet you."

"You, too."

And she left, and Draco turned on Ginny. "Why are you so cold towards me? So far since I have moved into this rather uncomfortable position I have been a perfect gentlemen, even survived being rushed into this life while you eased in gently, and you have been-"

'I'm sorry, Draco," said Ginny softly. "That was a real smile you saw."

Draco stared down at her. This girl will never cease to surprise me. She used my first name AND apologized. "Seriously?"

Ginny smiled at his expression. "Seriously."

He smiled back. "No I can live at peace. How about lunch?"

"We can't."

"Why not?"

"You still haven't found a job, mister, and you'd better soon. Have you read any magazines lately? 'Merriana dating Unemployed hottie. Can their relationship last?'"

"Oh. Alright, then. What sort of jobs can I have?"

"You could be one of my stage dancers."

"WHAT? Absolutely not... a Malfoy would never stoop that low."

Ginny burst into peals of laughter at the though of the dignified Draco busting some moves. "Alright," she gasped. "Any good with words?"

"Why?"

"You could be a screenwriter."

"Oh, yeah, you can just GET a job like that. Bravo, Merriana," said Draco sarcastically.

"I could, yes I could. All we have to do is put up a good job interview."

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Draco thought he would be sick. Ginny was flirting like a fool with his to-be employer. Draco had filled out some papers, had a quick chat, and now Ginny was adding the frosting. After what seemed like hours, they left the building and Ginny sighed happily.

"You've got a job. Assistant Screenwriter for big movies! This is better then sitting around playing the X-box all day, isn't it?"

"Hey, I found that quite fascinating," objected Draco.

Ginny just laughed, and Draco decided that he could grow to like this stubborn redhead. Unfortunately, he remembered the meeting he had had in the ally last night, and put a hand on Ginny's arm.

"We need to talk about WPV," he whispered in such a low voice that Ginny didn't hear him. But she saw the serious look in his eyes and followed him to the limo.

Draco pressed a button and soon they had privacy. "Harry talked to me last night- nevermind where it's our secret meeting place. He said we need to return to England for a WPV meeting. Apparently Voldemort isn't dead after all, and he's gathering Death Eaters fast. He said something about more security."

"Oh, dear." Terror flickered in Ginny's eyes.

Something rose inside of Draco and he swore then and there to himself he would never let anything happen to her. "I'll take care of you," he whispered, and she looked at him in surprise.

The surprised look changed to a soft, grateful one and she kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you, Draco."

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"Welcome," Dumbledore rose and smiled sadly at the roomful of nervious witches and wizards. Ginny felt tears spring to her eyes. It had been two years since she had seen her old master, and old memories, fond one, were racing through her mind. "As you know, Voldemort has risen again. You all have secure lives, but a new plan that corresponds with your current life has been put together in order that you may remain secure. When your named is called, follow me into the backroom."

Names were called, and Ginny watched each of them half sadly, half fascinated. Some came out with a smile, some came out looking like they would rather walk into a tornado then go through with it, some came out with a look of resolution. Ginny highly suspected she would be the resolute one. A quick glance at Draco told her he would be the same.

He glanced sadly down at her. "Fine Hogwarts days are gone."

Ginny brushed away a tear that had escaped from her eyes. "I wish I wasn't one of his biggest targets. You have know idea the fear...the pain..."

"What do you mean?" He spoke sharply, mostly out of confusion. But he never got an answer, because just then he heard his name called.

"Ginny Weasley and Draco Malfoy."

They soon found themselves in a small dark room, and Ginny remembered when she had first been in her. In her 7th year of Hogwarts.

"Ginny, as you are well aware, you are a huge target from Voldemort and his followers. And though her situation in life is comfortable, it is not completely safe. No one knows your last name, causing suspicion. You know we had that slip-up when you first left WPV, but everyone just accepted your nickname 'Merriana'. And you are a huge figure across the world, growing attention. You know they would not hesitate killing anyone they suspected." Dumbledore turned to Draco. "Draco, your postion is settled, but this will help Ginny more then it will protect you."

Draco's stony face betrayed no emotion. "I agree, to whatever the proposition."

Dumbledore gave him a sad smile, not the happy, bright one that went along with twinkling eyes. No, all the good old days of Hogwarts was gone. Hogwarts didn't even have any students at the moment. They had either transferred or gone into the WPV. "You will marry Ginny, and you will become Mr. and Mrs. Carner."

They stared back at him in shock, and Ginny looked over at Draco, and he at her. Usually both of them were good at hiding emotion, but this whole affair had them unrattled, and for the first time she saw Draco's uncertainty.

"This is quite an... adjustment," said Ginny slowly, tucking some hair behind her ear.

"Yes," was all Draco could manage.

"Thank you. Hopefully this will be settled soon enough, and you two may return to being Ginny and Draco. Hopefully we will not have to meet again."

To My Reviewers—

SilverUnicorn- thanks for liking my story! I'm trying to put in DracoGinny goodness as soon as I can... but you know, no rushes. ;)

Silverphoenix7- thanks lol. I guess he could be having fantasies about Hermione I wasn't thinking that... sry everyone likes reviews ) ) oooh and the magazine dude? Just some bloke I made up.

Molly786- thanks so much for all your support and mails! Yeah I guess he does resembled Emenem... a TON cute tho of course :D

Silver Butterfly 04- you changed your name! Cool. Thanks for the two reviews. The translation was pretty much summed up by "Nasty Merriana" "sexy" and "hot" but she said that she thought that he was cute (duh) that she was jealous of 'nasty merriana' and only here because of pay, and that Merrianna had said that he would like the meal, in so many words. Sry from now on I'll try to provide translations or just avoid Italian altogether.