Title: Red Bird
Chapter 3: Traitor
A/n: Here ya'll go! Another chapter from the almighty KIKU!!!! Yay! I like where this story is going. It makes me happy. So do reviews. Thanks to everyone who clicked that little button. I love you all!!
When the group entered the Great Hall Ginny started to move towards the Gryffindor table. Grabbing her hand Draco steered her to the Slytherin table. "You sit with us."
"Aaa...Alright." She mumbled, sitting down between Pansy and Draco (Greg and Vince sat across)
"Hey Gin."
"Yeah?" Ginny turned to her right to face Pansy.
"Have you heard that this year Seventh years can visit Hogsmeade any day they want?"
"You're kidding right?"
"Nope and it gets better we also can take weekend leaves and go home by floo." The brunette was practically jumping up and down in her seat with excitement.
"That's really great." Quickly adverting her eyes to the silverware, "I'm sure you will all love going home."
The word confused Pansy. "But won't you-" The girl snapped her mouth shut for two reasons (1) Draco had sent her a glare that could freeze fire, (2) MaGonagal had started the sorting.
The hat sang and first years were sorted. Ginny clapped politely for her house but cheered loudly for the Slytherins. Immediately after the ceremony Dumbledore stood for his speech. "Welcome to another wonderful year at Hogwarts! The Forbidden Forest is as always forbidden hence the name. Steer clear of the fifth corridor stairwell it has a slight cold. I would hate for any of my students to be thrown off if it were to suddenly sneeze. Now I have some very exciting news. This year I am enacting a new policy for Seventh years. From now on you may attend Hogsmeade at any time you will also be allowed to take weekend leaves from school." The seventh years cheered loudly at the news while the rest of the school groaned in protest. "Not to worry students, I have not forgotten about the rest of you. We will also be holding a series of balls this year. Each will have a theme and be held on Fridays every three weeks. These balls will be open to all years."
Instantly the school erupted in noise. "Ginny!" Pansy grabbed her friend's arm. "I can't believe this!!"
Nodding her head in agreement Gin let a smile play over her features, "This year is most definitely going to rock."
"Student's, I understand that you are excited but I need to present this years head boy and girl." Slowly the students quieted. "This year I am proud to announce that the head boy is...(drum roll) Draco Malfoy!" the Slytherins erupted in whoops of joy. "The position of Head girl is filled by a young woman who has excelled far beyond our expectations. So much so that she has been promoted a year. Her name is Virginia Weasley!" slowly she stood up next to Draco. Clapping quietly began where she stood and got louder by the second.
The rest of the hall however wasn't quite as welcoming. Ravenclaw and Huffelpuff were completely and utterly confused; while the Gryffindor's felt angry and betrayed. Ginny caught snippets of their of their words. "Traitor...Bitch...Know-it-all-smart-arse..." Laying his hand on her shoulder as they sat back down Draco whispered that it didn't matter what they thought.
"Yeah Gin." Greg tossed in as he spooned food onto his plate. "They're just jealous because you get to sit with us."
"That must be it, Greg." Putting on a happy face Ginny decided not to let her housemates bother her.
Through out dinner Virginia found out that she had a lot in common with her new friends. They all loved quidditch and potions. Each loathed members of their family's for various reasons. Muggle clothing and music was something they all enjoyed. They were exactly what Gin needed in her life.
When Dumbledore dismissed the hall Draco and Ginny received directions to their dorms. It was in a remote part of the school and Draco informed her that it was actually not all that far from the Slytherin dorms. Approaching a portrait of the founders the four looked up from their conversation. "Look the new occupants!" stated Helga Huffelpuff exclaimed excitedly.
Godric Gryffindor smiled at the students, "Ah. It's about time that you arrived. Draco Malfoy I recognize, but who is this lovely young woman?"
"My name is Virginia Lace Weasley." Her voice was strong when speaking to the founders. It shocked Draco. He thought she would have been timid around these great wizards.
"I know you." Salazar whispered watching the girl closely. "You opened my chamber."
Green eyes leveled with the wizards gray ones. "Yes I did."
"I knew that you were a smart child. I am sorry that Tom put through so much, but I hear that you have more than paid him back. Am I right?"
"Yes, sir. He has paid for his indiscretions." Bowing her head slightly Ginny looked down at the floor.
"Of course he has, you are a very powerful witch. I wish you luck this year."
"Thank you. That means a great deal that you think so, sir."
"Umm...Gin, is there something that you'd like to share with me?" Draco asked the fact that she was conversing with Salazar so easily was quite disturbing.
A ghost of a smile drifted across her face, "I'll tell you about it some other time." Without taking her eyes off Draco's she said the password, Dragonsfire.
When the portrait swung open Ginny didn't hesitate in walking through, but the young man stood for a moment trying to make sense of the events that had just transpired. "Be careful," He heard Rowena Ravenclaw warn. "They won't let her go easily. You must protect her."
"Don't worry I will." Following his roommate into the living area the portrait slammed shut behind him.
Their common room was gorgeous. Plush leather sofas, rich wooden furniture, hard wood floors, dense green rugs, the walls were painted a pale jade, a huge fire place was on the far side of the room the sitting area placed around it. The whole room was meant to be a comfy place to relax. A small kitchen was situated to the left along with a small library complete with a reading table and leather chairs. Walking across the room Draco sat next to Ginny on the couch. She had already conjured a fire and seemed content.
"I'd say that it's a pretty nice place."
"It really is." Tilting her head back against the cushions letting her eyes drift shut. "Draco have I thanked you for... everything that you've done for me today."
"Gin, you don't have to thank me for anything."
"But I do." Opening her eyes she let them lock with his. Draco's breath hitched in his throat as she leaned forward. Was she going to... No. Then leaning forward Virginia let her lips press against his softly. "Thank you, Draco." She whispered against his lips. Before he could react that red haired beauty had walked away letting the door to her room shut quietly leaving a dazed Malfoy staring after her.
A/N: So I hope ya'll like this chap as much as you liked the last one. I feel that the story is really coming together nicely. I probably won't be able to post till Monday at latest. I'm going to try to and get one up by Sunday but no promises. Thanks for reading! I love you all! Now please review!!!
Thanks to all who review to my last chappie!
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Chapter 3: Traitor
A/n: Here ya'll go! Another chapter from the almighty KIKU!!!! Yay! I like where this story is going. It makes me happy. So do reviews. Thanks to everyone who clicked that little button. I love you all!!
When the group entered the Great Hall Ginny started to move towards the Gryffindor table. Grabbing her hand Draco steered her to the Slytherin table. "You sit with us."
"Aaa...Alright." She mumbled, sitting down between Pansy and Draco (Greg and Vince sat across)
"Hey Gin."
"Yeah?" Ginny turned to her right to face Pansy.
"Have you heard that this year Seventh years can visit Hogsmeade any day they want?"
"You're kidding right?"
"Nope and it gets better we also can take weekend leaves and go home by floo." The brunette was practically jumping up and down in her seat with excitement.
"That's really great." Quickly adverting her eyes to the silverware, "I'm sure you will all love going home."
The word confused Pansy. "But won't you-" The girl snapped her mouth shut for two reasons (1) Draco had sent her a glare that could freeze fire, (2) MaGonagal had started the sorting.
The hat sang and first years were sorted. Ginny clapped politely for her house but cheered loudly for the Slytherins. Immediately after the ceremony Dumbledore stood for his speech. "Welcome to another wonderful year at Hogwarts! The Forbidden Forest is as always forbidden hence the name. Steer clear of the fifth corridor stairwell it has a slight cold. I would hate for any of my students to be thrown off if it were to suddenly sneeze. Now I have some very exciting news. This year I am enacting a new policy for Seventh years. From now on you may attend Hogsmeade at any time you will also be allowed to take weekend leaves from school." The seventh years cheered loudly at the news while the rest of the school groaned in protest. "Not to worry students, I have not forgotten about the rest of you. We will also be holding a series of balls this year. Each will have a theme and be held on Fridays every three weeks. These balls will be open to all years."
Instantly the school erupted in noise. "Ginny!" Pansy grabbed her friend's arm. "I can't believe this!!"
Nodding her head in agreement Gin let a smile play over her features, "This year is most definitely going to rock."
"Student's, I understand that you are excited but I need to present this years head boy and girl." Slowly the students quieted. "This year I am proud to announce that the head boy is...(drum roll) Draco Malfoy!" the Slytherins erupted in whoops of joy. "The position of Head girl is filled by a young woman who has excelled far beyond our expectations. So much so that she has been promoted a year. Her name is Virginia Weasley!" slowly she stood up next to Draco. Clapping quietly began where she stood and got louder by the second.
The rest of the hall however wasn't quite as welcoming. Ravenclaw and Huffelpuff were completely and utterly confused; while the Gryffindor's felt angry and betrayed. Ginny caught snippets of their of their words. "Traitor...Bitch...Know-it-all-smart-arse..." Laying his hand on her shoulder as they sat back down Draco whispered that it didn't matter what they thought.
"Yeah Gin." Greg tossed in as he spooned food onto his plate. "They're just jealous because you get to sit with us."
"That must be it, Greg." Putting on a happy face Ginny decided not to let her housemates bother her.
Through out dinner Virginia found out that she had a lot in common with her new friends. They all loved quidditch and potions. Each loathed members of their family's for various reasons. Muggle clothing and music was something they all enjoyed. They were exactly what Gin needed in her life.
When Dumbledore dismissed the hall Draco and Ginny received directions to their dorms. It was in a remote part of the school and Draco informed her that it was actually not all that far from the Slytherin dorms. Approaching a portrait of the founders the four looked up from their conversation. "Look the new occupants!" stated Helga Huffelpuff exclaimed excitedly.
Godric Gryffindor smiled at the students, "Ah. It's about time that you arrived. Draco Malfoy I recognize, but who is this lovely young woman?"
"My name is Virginia Lace Weasley." Her voice was strong when speaking to the founders. It shocked Draco. He thought she would have been timid around these great wizards.
"I know you." Salazar whispered watching the girl closely. "You opened my chamber."
Green eyes leveled with the wizards gray ones. "Yes I did."
"I knew that you were a smart child. I am sorry that Tom put through so much, but I hear that you have more than paid him back. Am I right?"
"Yes, sir. He has paid for his indiscretions." Bowing her head slightly Ginny looked down at the floor.
"Of course he has, you are a very powerful witch. I wish you luck this year."
"Thank you. That means a great deal that you think so, sir."
"Umm...Gin, is there something that you'd like to share with me?" Draco asked the fact that she was conversing with Salazar so easily was quite disturbing.
A ghost of a smile drifted across her face, "I'll tell you about it some other time." Without taking her eyes off Draco's she said the password, Dragonsfire.
When the portrait swung open Ginny didn't hesitate in walking through, but the young man stood for a moment trying to make sense of the events that had just transpired. "Be careful," He heard Rowena Ravenclaw warn. "They won't let her go easily. You must protect her."
"Don't worry I will." Following his roommate into the living area the portrait slammed shut behind him.
Their common room was gorgeous. Plush leather sofas, rich wooden furniture, hard wood floors, dense green rugs, the walls were painted a pale jade, a huge fire place was on the far side of the room the sitting area placed around it. The whole room was meant to be a comfy place to relax. A small kitchen was situated to the left along with a small library complete with a reading table and leather chairs. Walking across the room Draco sat next to Ginny on the couch. She had already conjured a fire and seemed content.
"I'd say that it's a pretty nice place."
"It really is." Tilting her head back against the cushions letting her eyes drift shut. "Draco have I thanked you for... everything that you've done for me today."
"Gin, you don't have to thank me for anything."
"But I do." Opening her eyes she let them lock with his. Draco's breath hitched in his throat as she leaned forward. Was she going to... No. Then leaning forward Virginia let her lips press against his softly. "Thank you, Draco." She whispered against his lips. Before he could react that red haired beauty had walked away letting the door to her room shut quietly leaving a dazed Malfoy staring after her.
A/N: So I hope ya'll like this chap as much as you liked the last one. I feel that the story is really coming together nicely. I probably won't be able to post till Monday at latest. I'm going to try to and get one up by Sunday but no promises. Thanks for reading! I love you all! Now please review!!!
Thanks to all who review to my last chappie!
Midnight's Rainstorm
Claire
CrMeiNa
Celtic Angelic Witch
babykelyse
morrigan79
CocoaQT15()
kittycatw
kittybro
kittycatw
SiLvErStInG04
SiLvErStInG04
Orlando's Dancer
Jennifer13
Echo256