Well You're on a Holiday
By: Dru Sharpeye
First, I'd like to say I'm sorry that I took so long. I couldn't get any good ideas and I don't like writing stuff that's half assed. Also many thanks to all who reviewed, and thanks ALOT ALOT to those of you who continue to review and cheer me one.
Second, I'm glad you all liked the Howler. The fight I put between Ron and Ginny didn't seem angry enough so the Howler was a bit of an epiphany. ^_^
Thirdly, I'm sorry I was spelling Weasley wrong, hehe, sorry again.
Lastly, I'm skipping right to graduation and this chap. Might be short, gomen nasi minna!! I want to put graduation day all by itself.
That's it for now, on with the show! ^_^ WEEEEEEE!!
Chapter 4: Confrontation (Weasley Parents vs. Draco Malfoy)
"BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!" This was the first thing Ginny heard as she slowly, and unwittingly, opened her eyes. "Make it stop please!!" She swat at the evil alarm clock and went back to sleep.
Ginny was never much of a morning person to begin with, but today especially she didn't want to get up.
"Ginny get up! You're gonna miss Ron's and everyone's graduation," Screamed Colin in her ear.
Ginny made a grunt kind of nose and covered her face, "I just want this day to pass by without me, go away Colin…" She whined.
"But Ginny your mum said that if you didn't come down right this minute she'd come up here and wake you and dress you herself and….."
Before another word was spoken Ginny was up and heading to the showers, "Tell mum I'll be right down!"
Not fifteen minutes later, Ginny was in the common room with her family, minus Ron who went ahead to get ready for the ceremony. "Virginia, sweetie, what took you so long?"
Ginny sighed, "My upcoming doom…"
Mrs. Weasley gave her daughter a hug, "don't worry sweetie, mum will take care of everything." For the first time in her life, Ginny saw her mother with an evil grin on her face.
"Well then off we go," Ginny's mum exited the common room.
Mr. Weasley stood beside his daughter, "You mum can be a scary lady sometimes, learn well." He smiled and exited, slowly followed by Ginny, "creepy…"
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The Graduation Ceremony was being held on the pitch this year because of the absolutely pleasant weather they were having.
Ginny sat in the Gryffindor stands with her parents looking down for her brother, Harry, and Hermione. Ginny smiled, having spotted her brother.
The trademark Weasley hair came in hand for once. Hehe!
Ron was holding onto Hermione's hand and hugging her.
Mione's having a hard time with this graduation thing, she said she was going to miss everyone, she's going right to work for the Ministry the day after tomorrow.
Ginny sighed.
I feel sorry for Ron most, he finally told Mione how he felt, and she accepted him… Now she's leaving. I hope everything will work out.
Then her gaze fell on Harry. She smiled and laughed to herself.
The Boy Who Lived… I liked you for a long time Harry Potter, but like you, I've grown up. I now see you as a big brother… Like I need another one.
She laughed.
"Sweetie, what's so funny?" Her mother asked.
She shook her head, "Nothing mum, just thinking." She smiled, her mother nodded.
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The rest of the ceremony went without a hitch. Dumbledore made a wonderful speech; especially since it all made sense. This was a big shocker to all. After him, Hermione made her speech, being the valedictorian and all (go figure…:: rolls eyes:: ). She too gave a beautiful speech, and paid her respect to all those who were lost over the past years, she cried a bit at the end. Ron went up to get her and led her back to her seat.
The last speech was give by the salutatorian, and what surprised Ginny the most about this was the fact that this year the salutatorian was the one and only Draco Malfoy.
Ginny jumped from her seat and leaned over the railing to peer closer, "No way, that git is salutatorian? That's unbelievable!"
A very red, and embarrassed, Mrs. Weasley pulled her daughter back to her seat, "Virginia, sit down and hush up. You may not like the Malfoy boy, but he is a smart boy. These honors are not awarded for character, they are given out for brains."
Mrs. Weasley looked down at Draco, "He's a smart cookie, sweetie, so watch yourself he knows how to toy with people." She looked back to Ginny, a serious expression on her face, "Be careful around him sweetie, never forget, he's a Malfoy." With that said she looked back at the crowd, "Oh look they started handing out diplomas already."
Ginny just stared at her mother for a few moments. If Draco was that dangerous then why was she letting her go? Ginny decided she'd figure it all out later, and she turned her attention back to the ceremony.
Hermione accepted her diploma first out of the trio. Once again she cried, but this time it was because she was happy. Next was Harry, everyone stood and clapped for him, the poor boy turned beat red and practically ran off the stage from sheer embarrassment.
Seven years of the praise and he still gets nervous. She shook her head and giggled.
Last was Ron, Ginny smiled big. Her last brother was leaving her, up until this moment the thought always seemed so great, but now that it was finally happening, she wanted him back. She wanted them all back.
She looked are her mother, sobbing on her father's shoulder going on about how all her boys have left her and how one day Ginny would be leaving. Ginny tried to stay strong for her mother in that moment, but seeing her mom cry made her starting crying.
"Mum… I don't want Ron to leave…"
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When the ceremony was completed, Ginny made a mad dash down the steps and practically ran her brother over, and giving him a big hug, "Ron I'm sorry for always yelling at you, I love you, don't leave!" She looked up at him, her eyes all watery.
Ron smiled down at his sister, "Come now Ginny, you're a big girl now, no tears. It's not like I'm never gonna see you again, right?" He gave his sis one last big hug, "Now then time for some fun wouldn't you agree? What better way to lighten the mood then with a party?" He looked at Ginny and all his friends.
"One good way would be for you and the rest of your family to go and jump off a cliff Weasley."
Ron turned to the owner of the voice, "Damn it Malfoy, can't you just shut your mouth for one bloody second I mean really? You made school life miserable at times, not to mention you make my little sister's life miserable. Can't yah lay off a bit?"
"Ronald Weasley, you watch your mouth!" Mrs. Weasley walked into view Mr. Weasley right behind her. She stopped in between Ron and Draco, looking at Draco, "Young Malfoy where are your parents, I need to speak to them."
Ginny was looking at Draco, for a moment she though she saw a twinge of hurt in his eyes.
Nah, can't be, I mean, it's Malfoy, he can't be hurt.
Draco looked away and cleared his throat, "They aren't here Mrs. Weasley. Father had to leave sooner then expected…"
Mrs. Weasley seemed to relax a bit and went into motherly mode, "Father, take the others inside please, I need to speak to Young Malfoy in private."
Mr. Weasley gathered everyone together and took them in, Ginny staring at Draco till she couldn't see him anymore.
What's going on? Why'd she stop yelling at him? Maybe that was hurt I saw in his eyes… She shook her head. No, she just didn't want to yell at him in front of us all. With that thought in mind Ginny turned away and headed inside.
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"What do you mean your parents aren't here, what kind of mother and father wouldn't come to their only son's graduation?" She was giving Draco a look that was unnerving him. It was a look of…Kindness and concern.
"Parents who have their priorities straight, that's the kind of parents I have. This is all, but pomp and circumstance, where Father went is far more important. Besides I don't need them."
Draco, in all honesty, was mad that his parents didn't come. They were never loving parents by all means, but he was salutatorian, that should have counted for something.
Guess that wasn't enough for Father.
His face now showed anger, not at his father, but at himself.
I should have done better damn it!
He was brought out of his thoughts when Mrs. Weasley put a hand on his shoulder. She smiled at him.
Great, now she pities me.
"Mrs. Weasley, please, I don't need your pity, I'm quite fine with everything." He shrugged her handoff his shoulder.
Mrs. Weasley sighed.
Poor boy… He's got himself convinced; now I see why he picked Ginny. He's trying to find something.
She smiled and nod at him, "Alright deary."
Draco looked at her and smirked, "By the way when can Ginny be ready to go, I want to leave a soon as possible."
Take that, now lets see you pity me. I'm a mean, selfish, git remember? Don't pity me.
Mrs. Weasley smiled, "We are having a party for Ron, Harry, and Hermione. After that she will be ready to go, her stuff is all packed and ready to go. If you want, you could come." She eyed Draco for a reaction.
He looked unnerved, he wasn't expecting that answer, "Umm..mm..No! Mrs. Weasley…." He held his hand out holding a key, "it's a portkey to the house. Whenever she's ready just tell her to use it, alright?" He looked away, very annoyed. Not only because this Weasley had the nerve to invite him to a sad Weasley party, but also because he almost wanted to go.
You just want to annoy the Weasley's that's all, yah, that's all.
Mrs. Weasley smiled and took the portkey, "Alright Young Malfoy, I'll let her know."" With that she left to join the rest of her family, leaving Draco standing on the pitch, alone.
I've opened a whole 'nother can of worms, haven't I? Like I said before, this summer will be most… Interesting.
He turned and walked the opposite way off the pitch.
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Well that's it for chapter 4. Now that graduation is out of that way, all I need to do is get them to the Keys and wha-la! The plot will finally really begin! ^_^ Stick with me alittle bit longer people, okay? I promise I got some good ideas… Atleast I think they are good…he…he… Ok…
Once again thank you all for review ^_^ It's because of people like you that make me wanna write… Even though I'm hardcore slow at it HEHE! Keep it up and I'll keep my end.
One more thing I swear, to that Pansed person. Thanks for pointing out the Weasley misspelling thing. As for my portraying characters as OOC, please inform me of where they give an in depth description of Ginny Weasley. I some how missed it every time I read the books, which I did about 3 or 4 times (well when I wasn't trying to figure out the Wheel of Time series. Also a good book series, Robert Jordan, a must read ^_^.) As for Draco, all they really tell you in the books is that he is an ass and a bully. How can a character be portrayed OOC when there's really no backgrounds given. Hell, I could make Draco a homosexual Dragqueen (If you are one, I have nothing against you, unless you look better then me, hehe j/k), and as long as he's still an asshole and hates Harry Potter, he's still in character.
So Pansed, instead of being jealous and shitting on my story, go write one and see how you do!