Disclaimer: I don't own any of the H.P. characters but the plot is mine. Have no money......dirt poor.....don't sue.

Summary: Harry is in his sixth year at Hogwarts and he is plagued with nightmares. He also gets a surprise visit from some old and unknown souls. Friend or Foe. Who Knows? What's going on? R/R to find out.

A/N: This chapter is going to spend a little more time on the background characters. I'm not sure exactly where this will go but I guarantee if you read closely you'll get some ideas for what will happen in later chapters. This chapter is meant as a break from the darkness in this story. It's a little bit of a fluff but it has to be. So don't yell at me. I am loving the reviews. It keeps me going. Hope this is suitable cause I am trying to make up for taking soooo long on my updates. So here goes nothin'....

Slytherin Showdown (ch.12)

Ginny's POV

'He is so cute......but how can I tell anyone? He is a Slytherin and a whole year older than me.' Ginny sat in the Great Hall gazing dreamily at the Slytherin table. It wasn't until she felt a hit on her shoulder that she even realized Dean had been talking to her.

"What was that? Sorry, I got distracted." Ginny said; her voice full of guilt.

"I asked you what was so fascinating over at the Slytherin table that has kept your attention for almost a half an hour." Dean smiled slightly when Ginny looked at him trying to find an excuse.

'He saw, do you think he knows? No, he can't...What am I gonna say? Keep it cool.'

"It was nothing really. Just some kids playing pranks." Ginny smiled and pulled her hair wand out of her hair. It fell hap-hazardly on her shoulders as she stood, catching everyone's attention. "Now, if you don't mind, I am headed up to the common room for some piece and quiet." With that, she turned and walked seductively out of the Great Hall. Her hips swinging side to side in an over exaggerated way, which left a speechless Dean unable to tear his eyes from her.

She walked off to her dorm, only to find the room empty. At this, she was relieved. There was only one thing on her mind right now and it definitely didn't involve her friends.

She pulled out her notebook. It was locked with several spells and held her innermost thoughts and secrets. Well, in truth, most of the pages were filled with drawings and thoughts of her crush. For several years, everyone thought it was Harry. The more she dated or swore it wasn't him, the more they believed it was. She couldn't escape it. The only truth to it was that for a short time in her first year, she had had a crush on him but that was it. (A/N: who wouldn't when they save your life from a memory and giant snake...I know I'd like him to....maybe just a little. But that's just me). With him being best friends with Ron, it made him more like a brother.

Ginny really wanted to date the guy she had had a crush on for as long as she'd been at Hogwarts. But that wouldn't happen. He was in Ron's year and a Slytherin none the less. But she did get a kick out of the thought of how mental Ron would be if she dated him. He would go ballistic and probably hurt himself in the process but it would still be funny. Yep, Fred and George would probably think it was pretty interesting, but Ron would never approve of her dating Blaise Zabini.

Blaise's POV

Ginny's hasty and emphasized exit definitely caught his eye. But then again, she had caught his eye months ago. He really wondered why she had to be a Gryffindor. She would be much more suited for Slytherin, if only for him to date her.

He wasn't scared of her brothers or any Gryffindor for that matter, but after all the shit he has given Draco, he would never live it down.

'Ya, but that wouldn't matter when you kissed her for the first time; or when you'd hold her in your arms.'

'But that will never happen.'

'No girl, or guy for that matter, can resist you. Go get what you want.'

Blaise got to his feet and made some lame ass excuse as to why he had to leave but no one really paid any attention. He walked briskly through the doors and saw Ginny in the distance. She was already ¾ of the way to the Quidditch field. He darted out to the grounds and put his all in to catching up to her.

As he ran, his mind was racing. He couldn't figure out why because he had done this before. Mainly, he just dated people for kicks until he got bored with them. But this was different. He was actually worried that she would say no. I mean, she is a Weasley after all.

Blaise caught up to Ginny but when he tapped her shoulder, to get her attention, he got one hell of a surprise. Before he could get hello out of his mouth, she sent a high powered kick into his stomach. He was dropped like a stone.

Ginny made a quick turn around to see who had scared her. She was surprised and embarrassed (A/N: come on, that almost as bad as milk out your nose in front of a hott guy....lol....like I would know.) to see Blaise Zabini on the ground, holding his stomach. It would've been kind of funny if it wasn't for the fact that she liked him and that she had done that to him.

While he was on the ground, she straddled him and bent down to meet him at eye level. He sat up slowly and met her gaze. As hard as he tried, Blaise knew he was turning bright red.

"Need a hand?" Ginny said smiling. Inside she was terrified, embarrassed, happy, and a mix of so many other emotions.

"uhh...yea. But it might help if you got off my legs." Blaise replied. Rather smoothly if he said so himself.

"Oh"

She reached out her hand, but when he grabbed it, she went down instead of him going up. Ginny just kind of laughed and they began talking. It wasn't anything important or relevant but it was a start.

'Why can't I think around her?'

'What do you think you're doing now?'

'That not what I mean. She is so beautiful, I am speechless.'

'That's a first.'

'Whatever'

"Blaise...Blaise, did you hear me?"

"oh what, I'm sorry, your beauty mesmerized me." (A/N: I know it's corny but I always fall for stupid lines and I just thought it would get some laughs.)

"I wanted to know if you would go flying with me."

"Sure."

About 20 minutes later on the Quidditch Pitch.... (A/N: It's only about a two minute walk but they took a detour or three...lol)

Blaise went over to the broom shed and grabbed his broom. When Ginny made her way over to the shed he locked it and stopped her.

"Why did you do that?"

"Because when you said ride with me I figured on the same broom. Allow me."

Ginny smiled as she climbed on behind him. She could smell his hair and feel the tight muscles, overlaying his chest, when her arms slid around him for a better grip. She felt safe with him and hoped he felt the same. She was not a shy child anymore that all her brothers needed to protect. She was going to go after someone she liked despite her family's, well more like Ron's, wishes.

A/N: I know...I am so evil to leave you there but I had to get this posted cause I know a certain, well only, reviewer of mine was ready to kill me if I didn't...lol. Anyways, this is a fluff chappie so hope you like. Wait 'til you see what happens next. Hehehe