As It Seems
LunarianPrincess
Alumni Week is the one time where Hogwarts is full of new and old students. A mix-up has two enemies sharing a room and learning more than they ever wanted to know about each other. However if they want to save Hogwarts and life as they know it they must band together and find a way to defeat Voldemort's final attempt at power.
Pairings: GW/DM
Disclaimer: I don't own the Harry Potter Universe/Characters. Some of the characters might seem OOC, but bear with me. Feedback is appreciated and wanted but please try to keep criticism constructive, Thanx in advance
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"Great, we'll meet at the front hall about half an hour after breakfast?" Collin asked. Everyone nodded before they began talking about who was going to beat whom, and who would care to wager on the outcome. When Dumbledore released the students to go to class and the former students to participate in the activities offered the group split up and headed its separate ways.
Now
Draco followed Ginny up the stairs, trying to keep his eyes off her bum. She walked beside him quietly before letting loose a soft giggle. He raised her eyebrow at her and she grabbed her chest as she broke into full laughter. She gripped his arm as she tried to catch her breath.
"Did you see the looks people sent our way when they realized who we were?" she asked him when she had regained her composure.
"Actually yes," he remarked with flippancy, his smirk appeared and turned into an actual grin. She returned it with one of her own. He began to chuckle and Ginny began laughing again. He opened the door to their shared chamber and she collapsed inside the door. He watched as her cheeks flushed, her eyes sparkled with mirth and her lips were part in breathless abandon. He felt his chest tighten as he felt the familiar tug of desire, but it was tinged with something he couldn't identify, something he had no desire to name or discover.
Ginny glanced up at Draco, her laughter dying on her lips. His eyes were a deep, almost luminous, silver, and a look Ginny recognized but did not care to analyze was shining in their depths. To distract herself she dropped her gaze, only to be captured by his sensuous lips. Neither knew who moved first but soon their lips were sealed and their arms were clasped around each other. Ginny mewled as Draco pushed her against the back of the door, his hands locked possessively on her hips. Ginny slid her fingers into his silky hair and cherished the groan that was ground from his throat. Draco slowly slid his hands up until his hands met the warm flesh that was under Ginny's shirt. Ginny gasped when his chilled fingers slid across her skin with maddening slowness. The gasp roused them, jolting them back to reality. Ginny's skin blossomed with heat and she could not meet Draco's gaze. He shoved his hand into his hair, unusually flustered.
By mutual silent consent they put a hew feet between them. Ginny raised her eyes and looked at him, his eyes were clouded with passion and a look of confusion was evident on his face. Neither of them said a word, staring at each other in shock. Draco shook his head and disappeared into the bathroom. Ginny put a hand over her heart, which was still racing from his touch. She sank onto the bed and closed her eyes, she couldn't believe her shocking lack of control where he was concerned. Hideously embarrassed she began to dress in warmer clothes, she pulled on a red turtleneck and warm black pants. Over this she pulled a white vest, embroidered with tiny holly sprigs all over, she grabbed a large coat and waited for Draco to appear from within the bathroom. He appeared, as fabulous as ever, the green turtleneck was in place and over it was a soft vest and in his hands was a large black jacket.
He looked at her wordlessly, his gorgeous eyes haunted and apologetic. She smiled at him before resolutely heading away from the room. In her eyes, if they both forgot it and neither said anything it would be like it had never happened. Yet deep inside, she knew without a doubt that she would never forget the feeling of being in his arms for the rest of her life. Likewise he was coming to terms with the odd feelings roused by he lips. He shook his head stubbornly, vowing to not lose control where she was concerned again.
They walked out of the castle and were instantly captivated by the icy beauty of the grounds. The cold was biting yet neither moved to put on their jackets, warmed enough by the memory of what they had been doing mere minutes ago. They headed down a ways, towards the forest, where they saw their friends already ready and waiting for them.
"About time, I was about to send out a search party," Alex called to them as they approached. Collin and Hayden smiled as Blaise wrapped his arm around her shoulders and added.
"Well, it would have been a wasted endeavor, as Draco has safely delivered Ms. Weasley," he purred near her ear. Alex colored with embarrassment and whispered frantically in his ear. Blaise just smiled at her skittishness. The group laughed at their antics making lewd comments and whistling catcalls.
"Are we ready, I just can't wait to cream you guys," Ginny pronounced competitively.
"As if you could, little weasel," Draco drawled, while a challenging look was sent her way. She smirked before responding.
"Well, lets go!" she called to him. The group intervened before they got any worse and set up rules. The Gryffindors headed towards the broken stone fence that was about 5 yards from the beginnings of the forest while the Slytherins took their posts just beyond the point where vegetation began on the fringe of the forest. As agreed a span of five minutes passed, in order to get battle plans, and snowballs, made.
When the time had passed each side had a strategy completed and they were in the midst of carrying them out. Alex stayed in the small fortress they had built in the short amount, defending their side. Collin was to begin a frontal attack while Ginny would sneak along the side and try to take the enemy fortress from the rear. With these optimistic goals they began. Alex was surprised when a few minutes after her friends had left to engage the enemy that Blaise came up behind her. He whispered some suggestions in her ear and after looking to make sure no one could see them from their concealed location, took him up on his offer. Collin had made a dash towards the other fortress, but saw that Hayden was slinking around to the side, where a bend in the fence created a small cove that was impossible to see from either side of the field. Sneaking up behind him, he gave a shove and followed him into the secret area. That left only Ginny and Draco, who were unknowingly the only two left even remotely concerned with the outcome of the snowball fight.
Well, that was an awkward way to have their attraction made evident. If you can't tell, I'm not so great at writing the whole romance aspect of a romance story, it comes from never experiencing it. The terrible, anticipative, intoxicating stage totally got that covered, but after that I'm a little fuzzy. Oh well, I want to see what you guys say and where I should take this!
Thank yous:
Dracosbaby7: Sorry, there wasn't much of a snowball fight, was there, they all seem a little preoccupied with something else, I wonder what it was? Them getting along really helps the progression of things since they will soon be leaving Hogwarts, together if everything goes as planned. I'm glad you think that will work, I guess I just second guess myself too much. Thanks for always supporting me, it is a welcome change from people at my school!
blackiebrens: what did you think? I'm sorry it took so long, I;ve had a little trouble with writers block, I know real writers say this doesn't really exist that the writer is just being lzy but sometimes they are busy and tired which saps the creative juices, sorry got a little defensive there, the voice in my head was being mean again, thanks for the review!
Jessica Halliwell Potter: I like your name, I'm sorry if they are out of character, but you have to think that it has been 7 years and we haven't seen what happened to them, so maybe this was just a natural progression based on external influences, sorry that was my inner psychoanalyst coming out. Thanks for reviewing!!
hoppers: really! Yet another thing we have in common, now me and my bf just order different things and we grab from each other's plates. Was this chapter okay? I'm sorry it took me so long to update, I've been busy with graduation things, even though that's like 6 months away, schools are crazy! Thanks for reviewing you wonderful person you!
luna and sassy: I hope this was quick enough!
I'm sorry if I forgot anybody, please review and tell me what you think!