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Chapter 15
"Ginny? Are you in here?" I called into her room. When I didn't receive a reply, I left. I asked her portrait, "Did Ginny leave recently?"
"Yes, only a few minutes ago," replied the portrait.
"Thank you," I said softly and walked away.
A few minutes later, I found myself in my own rooms wondering what happened between Harry and Ginny.
I groaned and looked at my clock. It read seven-thirty. I must have fallen asleep while wondering what Harry and Ginny had talked about. I climbed slowly out of bed and made myself a bath, wanting to wake up slowly.
Half an hour later, I found myself trying to find something to wear. I couldn't wear my bathrobe all day, even if I wanted to. I decided on my dark blue robes that Ginny had been adamant about me buying. They were a dark, almost navy blue, and had silver stitching. It was an interesting pairing of colors, but I liked it. Just after I muttered a drying spell for my hair, Ginny came in, "Hey Mione!"
"Hey Ginny. How'd it go with Harry?" I asked, sitting down in a chair.
She did the same, "It was ironic. He came by to say hello and to say that he didn't think we should go out anymore. He told me he liked somebody else," she laughed, "and I told him that I'd sent him a letter saying pretty much the same thing. He left a few minutes later-and we both decided to remain friends."
I grinned, "That's good. I just hope he understands my feelings that you so kindly wrote in your letter."
"Speaking of Draco, he said we were supposed to meet at nine in the kitchens," Ginny said.
I nodded, "Yeah, I know. I tried to find you last night, but you weren't in your room."
"I was wandering around," she explained, "and I saw Draco and he told me. Then he went off to find Blaise."
"Did he tell you that after breakfast we are going to tell Professor Dumbledore about the portrait? And that we are going to take him to talk to the old wizard?" I asked.
Ginny nodded, "Yes he did."
"Okay."
"Mione," Ginny said, "I-uh-well, I overheard Draco and Blaise talking last night.and.uh.well, I'll be honest," she paused, "He-Draco, I mean-he likes you.a lot. I just thought you would like to know since you like him too."
My heart was pounding. He liked me? Here comes my pessimistic self, "Ginny, you must have heard wrong. There is no way Draco Malfoy, Slytherin King and the most sought after guy at Hogwarts could like me!"
"You are the 'Gryffindor Queen'! He's crazy about you! I can see it in his eyes!" she exclaimed.
"You must be blind Ginny," I said forcefully.
"Look Hermione. You don't seem to believe me. So, just.look into his eyes one day, okay? You'll see it, I promise," she said.
I took a deep breath, "I already saw it Ginny! I saw it last night in the library! But I just don't want to believe it until I have proof!"
Ginny sighed, "You do have proof! But alright, I see your point. Let's just go to the kitchens for breakfast, okay?"
I nodded and followed her to the kitchens. We didn't talk on the way there-I was thinking about what Ginny had said and Ginny seemed to be lost in thought.
Blaise and Draco were already there when we walked in. They stopped talking as soon as we came in, making it pretty obvious that they had been talking about us. I opened my mouth to say hi when, "Miss Granger! What can Winky do for Miss?"
"Hello Winky! I'll just have my usual breakfast please," I said. She bowed and went off to get my breakfast. I turned back to the others just to see to house elves scampering off with their orders. I raised an eyebrow when I noticed that Ginny had sat down next to Blaise, leaving an empty seat next to Draco. Sitting down, I finally got to say, "Hi guys." I received a "hello Mione" from both of them in response. Nobody talked. Ginny and Blaise seemed to be sitting somewhat close to each other. I smirked at them and Ginny looked away and scooted away from him a little bit. Blaise ran his hands through his hair. About an hour of uncomfortable silence later, we finished breakfast, and found ourselves in Professor Dumbledore's office less than ten minutes later.
Draco said, "Professor, Hermione and I found the portrait a few days ago. The old wizard in the portrait wants to meet and talk to you."
Professor Dumbledore stood up immediately, "Well then, I don't think we should keep him waiting any longer. Lead the way you two."
Draco and I walked along side by side in silence. Professor Dumbledore walked next to Blaise and Ginny. Draco, I could tell, was thinking about something. Professor Dumbledore was talking to Blaise about the Quidditch schedule for this year and Ginny seemed to be listening in on their conversation. The closer we got to the portrait, the quieter the conversation became. The conversation ceased all together when we turned to the pitch black hallway and stopped. "The portrait is at the end of this hallway Professor," Draco said. We hear our Headmaster say lumos and walk ahead of us. Blaise and Ginny followed him and Draco and I brought up the rear.
"Do you think," I started to ask, "that the portrait knows who the Heir and Heiress are?"
I could feel him walking next to me, our arms touching, but not quite. He smelled good. "Probably. But the question is will he tell Dumbledore?"
I nodded, "Good point."
We had reached the portrait. He recognized us immediately, "Miss Granger and Mr. Malfoy! I wasn't expecting to see you so soon! Would you be so kind as to introduce me to your friends?"
Draco and I both nodded, and I said, "This is Ginny Weasley," I pointed to her, and pointing to Blaise I said, "And this is Blaise Zambini."
Draco stepped over to where Dumbledore was standing and said, "This is Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts." He stepped back to stand next to me.
"Ah! Yes thank you very much. If you don't mind, I would like to talk to Professor Dumbledore," said the old wizard.
Draco and I walked away, with Blaise and Ginny following us. We walked along in a comfortable silence for about ten minutes until he asked, "So what are we supposed to do? Just sit here and wait?"
I smirked, "Well-we could always go to Hogsmeade."
He smiled and was just about to reply when out of nowhere Blaise and Ginny joined our conversation. "Did somebody say Hogsmeade?" Blaise asked.
Ginny replied, "Yeah, I think it was Hermione."
Now what are those two up too?
Blaise grinned, "Hmm.how 'bout you two go," he motioned to Draco and myself, "and hang out for a while and then we can all meet somewhere? Does that sound good?"
Ginny said, "Yes it does." Draco nodded, agreeing with Ginny.
"Okay great!" Blaise exclaimed, "It's eleven-forty now, we will meet you at the Three Broomsticks at five."
After they left I asked, "Was it me, or did they seem like they were in a hurry?" 'To leave us alone,' I added mentally.
Draco laughed, "It wasn't you. C'mon I have to get some money."
"Yeah, I should probably go get mine too," I said.
He grinned, "Well then, we will stop at your rooms on the way to the passage."
"Okay."
I followed him until he stopped at a portrait of a leprechaun. He said the password and motioned for me to go in. His rooms were similar to mine in terms of setup, but his colors were different. I was surprised to see that instead of Slytherin silver and green, the color theme for his rooms was navy blue and silver, like my robes. Okay, that is a coincidence. When we left, I had the feeling that the color theme should mean something, but I couldn't remember exactly what.
Half an hour later found us looking at all the candy in Honeydukes. We left with an expandable bag for each of us full of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, chocolate frogs, pumpkin pasties, Everlasting Bubble Gum, Never-Melts-In-Your-Pocket chocolate bars, and a few sugar quills, as well as a variety of other candies. We both figured that whatever we didn't eat while walking around Hogsmeade we could eat back at the castle.
***meanwhile back at Hogwarts***
Professor Dumbledore said, "Those four students have been working well together on researching the Phoenix House."
"Yes, it appears they have," the portrait said.
Professor Dumbledore asked, "Do you, by any chance, know who the Heir and Heiress of Phoenix House are?"
"Yes I do," the portrait replied, "the Heir and Heiress are."
A/N Cliffie!!! I'm sooo evil! Please review!
Disclaimer: Must I repeat what you already know? I DON'T OWN ANYTHING. It's most unfortunate, if you ask me, which you didn't.
Enjoy!!!
Chapter 15
"Ginny? Are you in here?" I called into her room. When I didn't receive a reply, I left. I asked her portrait, "Did Ginny leave recently?"
"Yes, only a few minutes ago," replied the portrait.
"Thank you," I said softly and walked away.
A few minutes later, I found myself in my own rooms wondering what happened between Harry and Ginny.
I groaned and looked at my clock. It read seven-thirty. I must have fallen asleep while wondering what Harry and Ginny had talked about. I climbed slowly out of bed and made myself a bath, wanting to wake up slowly.
Half an hour later, I found myself trying to find something to wear. I couldn't wear my bathrobe all day, even if I wanted to. I decided on my dark blue robes that Ginny had been adamant about me buying. They were a dark, almost navy blue, and had silver stitching. It was an interesting pairing of colors, but I liked it. Just after I muttered a drying spell for my hair, Ginny came in, "Hey Mione!"
"Hey Ginny. How'd it go with Harry?" I asked, sitting down in a chair.
She did the same, "It was ironic. He came by to say hello and to say that he didn't think we should go out anymore. He told me he liked somebody else," she laughed, "and I told him that I'd sent him a letter saying pretty much the same thing. He left a few minutes later-and we both decided to remain friends."
I grinned, "That's good. I just hope he understands my feelings that you so kindly wrote in your letter."
"Speaking of Draco, he said we were supposed to meet at nine in the kitchens," Ginny said.
I nodded, "Yeah, I know. I tried to find you last night, but you weren't in your room."
"I was wandering around," she explained, "and I saw Draco and he told me. Then he went off to find Blaise."
"Did he tell you that after breakfast we are going to tell Professor Dumbledore about the portrait? And that we are going to take him to talk to the old wizard?" I asked.
Ginny nodded, "Yes he did."
"Okay."
"Mione," Ginny said, "I-uh-well, I overheard Draco and Blaise talking last night.and.uh.well, I'll be honest," she paused, "He-Draco, I mean-he likes you.a lot. I just thought you would like to know since you like him too."
My heart was pounding. He liked me? Here comes my pessimistic self, "Ginny, you must have heard wrong. There is no way Draco Malfoy, Slytherin King and the most sought after guy at Hogwarts could like me!"
"You are the 'Gryffindor Queen'! He's crazy about you! I can see it in his eyes!" she exclaimed.
"You must be blind Ginny," I said forcefully.
"Look Hermione. You don't seem to believe me. So, just.look into his eyes one day, okay? You'll see it, I promise," she said.
I took a deep breath, "I already saw it Ginny! I saw it last night in the library! But I just don't want to believe it until I have proof!"
Ginny sighed, "You do have proof! But alright, I see your point. Let's just go to the kitchens for breakfast, okay?"
I nodded and followed her to the kitchens. We didn't talk on the way there-I was thinking about what Ginny had said and Ginny seemed to be lost in thought.
Blaise and Draco were already there when we walked in. They stopped talking as soon as we came in, making it pretty obvious that they had been talking about us. I opened my mouth to say hi when, "Miss Granger! What can Winky do for Miss?"
"Hello Winky! I'll just have my usual breakfast please," I said. She bowed and went off to get my breakfast. I turned back to the others just to see to house elves scampering off with their orders. I raised an eyebrow when I noticed that Ginny had sat down next to Blaise, leaving an empty seat next to Draco. Sitting down, I finally got to say, "Hi guys." I received a "hello Mione" from both of them in response. Nobody talked. Ginny and Blaise seemed to be sitting somewhat close to each other. I smirked at them and Ginny looked away and scooted away from him a little bit. Blaise ran his hands through his hair. About an hour of uncomfortable silence later, we finished breakfast, and found ourselves in Professor Dumbledore's office less than ten minutes later.
Draco said, "Professor, Hermione and I found the portrait a few days ago. The old wizard in the portrait wants to meet and talk to you."
Professor Dumbledore stood up immediately, "Well then, I don't think we should keep him waiting any longer. Lead the way you two."
Draco and I walked along side by side in silence. Professor Dumbledore walked next to Blaise and Ginny. Draco, I could tell, was thinking about something. Professor Dumbledore was talking to Blaise about the Quidditch schedule for this year and Ginny seemed to be listening in on their conversation. The closer we got to the portrait, the quieter the conversation became. The conversation ceased all together when we turned to the pitch black hallway and stopped. "The portrait is at the end of this hallway Professor," Draco said. We hear our Headmaster say lumos and walk ahead of us. Blaise and Ginny followed him and Draco and I brought up the rear.
"Do you think," I started to ask, "that the portrait knows who the Heir and Heiress are?"
I could feel him walking next to me, our arms touching, but not quite. He smelled good. "Probably. But the question is will he tell Dumbledore?"
I nodded, "Good point."
We had reached the portrait. He recognized us immediately, "Miss Granger and Mr. Malfoy! I wasn't expecting to see you so soon! Would you be so kind as to introduce me to your friends?"
Draco and I both nodded, and I said, "This is Ginny Weasley," I pointed to her, and pointing to Blaise I said, "And this is Blaise Zambini."
Draco stepped over to where Dumbledore was standing and said, "This is Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts." He stepped back to stand next to me.
"Ah! Yes thank you very much. If you don't mind, I would like to talk to Professor Dumbledore," said the old wizard.
Draco and I walked away, with Blaise and Ginny following us. We walked along in a comfortable silence for about ten minutes until he asked, "So what are we supposed to do? Just sit here and wait?"
I smirked, "Well-we could always go to Hogsmeade."
He smiled and was just about to reply when out of nowhere Blaise and Ginny joined our conversation. "Did somebody say Hogsmeade?" Blaise asked.
Ginny replied, "Yeah, I think it was Hermione."
Now what are those two up too?
Blaise grinned, "Hmm.how 'bout you two go," he motioned to Draco and myself, "and hang out for a while and then we can all meet somewhere? Does that sound good?"
Ginny said, "Yes it does." Draco nodded, agreeing with Ginny.
"Okay great!" Blaise exclaimed, "It's eleven-forty now, we will meet you at the Three Broomsticks at five."
After they left I asked, "Was it me, or did they seem like they were in a hurry?" 'To leave us alone,' I added mentally.
Draco laughed, "It wasn't you. C'mon I have to get some money."
"Yeah, I should probably go get mine too," I said.
He grinned, "Well then, we will stop at your rooms on the way to the passage."
"Okay."
I followed him until he stopped at a portrait of a leprechaun. He said the password and motioned for me to go in. His rooms were similar to mine in terms of setup, but his colors were different. I was surprised to see that instead of Slytherin silver and green, the color theme for his rooms was navy blue and silver, like my robes. Okay, that is a coincidence. When we left, I had the feeling that the color theme should mean something, but I couldn't remember exactly what.
Half an hour later found us looking at all the candy in Honeydukes. We left with an expandable bag for each of us full of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, chocolate frogs, pumpkin pasties, Everlasting Bubble Gum, Never-Melts-In-Your-Pocket chocolate bars, and a few sugar quills, as well as a variety of other candies. We both figured that whatever we didn't eat while walking around Hogsmeade we could eat back at the castle.
***meanwhile back at Hogwarts***
Professor Dumbledore said, "Those four students have been working well together on researching the Phoenix House."
"Yes, it appears they have," the portrait said.
Professor Dumbledore asked, "Do you, by any chance, know who the Heir and Heiress of Phoenix House are?"
"Yes I do," the portrait replied, "the Heir and Heiress are."
A/N Cliffie!!! I'm sooo evil! Please review!