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Who Opened the Dragon's Heart

Chapter 11

"Ginny, do you want to go for a walk?" Colin bombarded Ginny as soon as she stepped through the Fat Lady's painting.

"Sure, Colin," Ginny slowly replied. I have no idea what to say to him, thought Ginny to herself. She turned back around to exit the painting she had just stepped through; Colin walking beside her. He of course wants me to say yes to him. But how can I? We're buddies. There's no physical attraction between the two of us, unlike between Malfoy and I. Wait a second, where'd that come from? Am I attracted to Draco? Ginny paused, giving this question a good contemplation. How could I not be? Those gray pooling eyes of his. The way his hair falls in his face. That smirk of his. Oh why don't you just shoot me now! A Weasley has no reason to find a Malfoy in any way adorable, cute, hot, or sexy! But he is sexy! Ginny growled in the back of her throat as this thought entered her head.

"Ginny?" Colin cautiously asked the red head walking beside him.

Ginny looked over at Colin as if just realizing he was next to her. "Yea, Colin?" she replied. She glanced around, amazingly they were already by the Great Hall.

"Do you wanna go sit up there and talk?" Colin asked, gesturing to the balcony to their right.

Immediately Ginny thought of the time when she and Draco had sat up there and talked. She gave a nod to Colin and ascended the stairs. She glanced over at the bench that she and Draco had conversed at just yesterday afternoon, it seemed someone was already using that bench to do whatever it was that they wanted. Colin led Ginny to a bench a bit from the hidden bench.

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Draco awoke from his nap from the sound of voices. "Ginny," a voice spoke out. Ginny's here, thought Draco, why? And who is she with? "I'd really like it if you'd give me an answer to my question." The voice continued.

"Why?" came Ginny's soft voice, loud and clear in Draco's mind, but no more than a whisper.

"Why? Wouldn't everyone like an answer to a question like that?"

"Colin," Ginny sighed, "why do you want to go out with me?" Colin, Colin, who's Colin? Draco searched through his memory bank for a student named Colin. Ah, yes, the camera boy. Potter's faithful entourage. Wait a second, he wants to go out with Ginny? My Ginny? My Ginny? Slow down there, Draco, where'd that thought come from?

"Why do I want to go out with you?" Colin asked in surprise. "Why wouldn't I? You're the most beautiful girl in Gryffindor, the whole school even! You're incredibly kind. You may have the Weasley temper but you only use it on those that really tick you off, like that git, Malfoy." That little brat just called me a git. "You're smart, you're obviously smarter than Hermione in Potions, and that's amazing. It's probably the only class that she's not first in. You're funny, you're like the law abiding Fred and George." That's supposed to cause her to say yes? This dude totally sucks at expressing his feelings. Or else his feelings aren't too horribly real. Moments of silence lapsed as Ginny tried to decide in her head how to answer Colin.

"Colin," Ginny finally spoke, "we've been friends since our 2nd year here. We've grown to be the best of friends. We know practically everything about each other's family. We know how many pets we've had, if they died, and if we cried when they died. But," she paused. Say no, Ginny, Draco pleaded, you have no reason to say yes. "I just don't see how I can be with you in a romantic relationship." Yes! Take that you little bloody git. "Please don't take it personally, Colin."

"Do you have someone else in mind, Gin?" Colin asked cautiously. Draco held his breath, determined to hear Ginny's answer to this question, though not sure why.

"I..I, I just don't know," Ginny stuttered out. She quickly rose from the bench, and skipped down the grand stair case, fleeing in the direction of her common room.

What in the world was that about? Draco asked in extreme confusion. He sat in quiet contemplation until Colin rose slowly from the bench and somberly walked down the staircase.

"So, Camera-boy wants to go out with my little Weasel but was unfortunately turned down," Draco spoke aloud. "I wonder why she said no."

"Do you really wonder why?" a voice filtered into Draco's head.

"Great," Draco snarled, "you two are back."

"Au contraire," replied the voice. "I'm on my own. The bonehead is off sulking. He's either given up or he's plotting something."

"Sulking?" Draco questioned. "Why would he be sulking?"

"Well it seems fairly obvious," the voice continued, "You clearly have feelings for Ginny Weasley. The youngest child of Arthur Weasley. Not to mention his only daughter."

"One of her only flaws," Draco sighed, " Of course we can't help who are parents are. God knows I've tried to change it."

"Arthur Weasley cares for his daughter very much. But how about we talk about Miss Weasley and her voluptuous long, lean, legs?"

"My God, have you no morals? You don't even know Ginny, you shouldn't talk about her that way," criticized Draco.

"I've studied her through you. I look at her through your eyes. I know your thoughts," the stubborn voice pointed out. "We both know that there's great physical attraction between the two of you. And I can see that this friendship of your's is most definitely blossoming into a promising relationship."

"A Malfoy and a Weasley cannot date. You should know that," reminded Draco.

"Why not?" asked the voice. "Does anyone have to know?"

"What type of girl would enjoy being in a secret relationship?"

"Have you studied Ginny's personality? She's the type of girl who craves adventure. And what's more adventurous than being in a relationship unknown to everyone?"

"I can't go out with her!"

"Why not? The only competition you have is ol' camera boy. And you just heard her shoot him down. There was also hesitation in her answer about there being someone else. I wonder who that someone else could be..." the voice trailed off. Leaving Draco to think about all this to himself.

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Ginny hustled up the stairs leading to the girls' dormitories. Quickly she ran to her comfortable bed and crashed onto it. What am I going to do? Ginny thought, How can I tell Malfoy that I have slight feelings for him? He'd laugh at me, and then how could I continue to work with him on the Lying Truth? "Why must everything be so complicated?" Ginny screamed into her pillow. Ginny lay on her bed for a few moments trying to think of how to sort her thoughts. After going through some interesting ideas Ginny rose from her bed and headed out of her dorm door.

"Whatchamacallit,"Ginny spoke to the gargoyle as soon as she faced it. Slowly she ascended the revolving staircase remembering all the times that she had done this before. It seemed that Professor Dumbledore was the only person able to understand whatever was wrong with her. So often she would visit the Headmaster during an unbearable night.

"Greetings, Miss Weasley," Dumbledore welcomed Ginny from his seat at his desk. "It is rather unusual for you to meet with me during the daytime. I hope everything is well with you."

"Well Dumbledore, sir," Ginny began. "Not everything is going spectacularly."

"What seems to be the matter dear? Old dreams haunting you?" Dumbledore asked with fatherly worry.

"No, no," Ginny answered. "I haven't had any troubling dreams in a while, hopefully they will stay away."

"Have you been drinking your tea every night before going to bed?" Dumbledore interrupted.

"Well, not every night," Ginny replied. "But I drink it most nights. I'll try to drink it every night though."

"Well then, what seems to be the matter?"

"Lately I've had a lot of thoughts running through my head. And it's quite confusing. The best choice would be a diary so that I can sort them all out. But I'm a little worried to have a diary laying around," Ginny responded. She quickly rushed out, "I don't want the other girls reading my personal thoughts."

Dumbledore smiled his loveable Grandfather-esque smile. Knowing that other girls snooping wasn't Ginny's main concern. "Let me guess what it is you're trying to ask me. You want me to give you a diary that no one, no one at all, besides you are able to read it. Is that it?"

Ginny nodded her head vigorously. "That's exactly what I want Headmaster."

"Well," Dumbledore answered, "unfortunately I don't have such a diary. But I do have one that you could read and only one other person."

"Who is that one other person?" Ginny asked. "You?"

"No, Ginny," Dumbledore chuckled. "I most definitely would not be able to read your diary." Slowly he walked over to a cabinet and pulled open one of the drawers. After moving a few items he slowly pulled out a small, slightly tattered leather bound book. He walked over to Ginny and handed it to her. She cautiously opened the front cover, gradually the smell of old leather filled Ginny's nose and old emotions came back. Those of happiness, then those of aggravation and finally those that were filled with fear. Hurriedly she shut cover of the journal.

"Who is the other person that can read this?" Ginny softly asked.

"The one person in this world, Ginny, who shares your heart," Dumbledore replied. He then asked, "Are you sure you are ready for this Miss Weasley?"

"Positive," Ginny shakily replied. "I have nothing to fear anymore. No one else will ever read what I write."

Dumbledore's faith in Ginny swelled as her voice grew stronger with every syllable.

"Headmaster, what will others see when they look at this?"

"Would you mind know what I'll see?"

"Sure."

"Write whatever you want to," Dumbledore instructed. Slowly Ginny reopened her new diary. She pulled a pen out of her pocket and wrote on the coverpage. Ginny Jacqueline Weasley, Ginny thought as she wrote, Her Own Personal Diary in Which She Tries to Understand a Dragon. "Done?" Dumbledore asked. Ginny nodded in reply. Dumbledore pulled Ginny's diary up to his face. Slowly he read, "Madame Bundoo's Guaranteed to Work, Penmanship Guide. Ah, quite clever," Dumbledore grinned. "Whenever anyone looks at what you have written in this book it will look to them like you are trying to improve your penmanship."

Ginny looked up Dumbledore with a smile. "That's a pretty nice diary, Headmaster."

"Yes, it is. Is that all for today, Miss Weasley?"

"Uh huh. Thank you, Professor," Ginny answered as she left Dumbledore's office, clutching her new found freedom.

A/N: I am so sorry that I took forever to update. I feel terrible about it. But I figured you guys didn't want to read trash so I was never able to continue. Writer's block is never good.

Thank you's:

Ohepelss Oramtnci: Great adjectives, they're all nice and positive. And I LOVE positive adjectives. :) I hope you liked Ginny's answer for Colin. Hopefully you didn't think she'd actually say yes to him. ::shudder:: What type of D/G writer would I be if I did that?

Tauraman: I had a pretty good V-Day. My bf surprised me at my Speech Meet with a rose. ::melt:: He's a real sweetie. Draco's being slightly OOC I guess, but I figured this is how he'd be if Lucius was a prick of a father who beat his wife. Where's your story at? I can't seem to find it. :(

Nichole Malfoy: Sorry about the delayed chappie, :( I think 80 years with Malfoy is fair, for me at least :)

starryiceangel03: yay! I'm really glad you like it. Thanks for putting me on your fav's it puts a warm spot in my heart.

rutupatel: Yes, poor Colin. But if Colin got Ginny then who would Draco get? Pansy, ewww.

DuskTilDawn: Better than great? That's a great compliment, I'm extremely flattered. Colin didn't have too much of a reaction, but then maybe we haven't seen the last of Colin....hmmm.

drookit duck: Gin and Draco a couple? A Draco/Ginny story? What are you thinking?!? Lol. I'm sure they'll get together soon. Unless of course I listen to the voices in my head. ::evil grin::

superdebook: Commanding is good, it means you're really really into the story and I love that. I tried writing the best I could as fast as I could. I did a horrible job at that though.

Kali Lestrange: They are super cute. Read more!! Or read it again! I don't know, I'm crazy.

RosyCheeks: A 6'2" man is great, doesn't have to be just Draco, but Draco is a superb 6'2" man. ::drools along with you::

Joline-Kitty: You liked the title of that chapter, eh? I hoped someone would really enjoy it. Thought it'd be evil too since Colin asks Ginny out. Now who said Draco's actually going to kiss her on the lips? Hehe

Magen-Malfoy : Me? Planning ahead? NEVER!! Hehe. Yay a faithful reader. I love you, my faithful readers.

Lady Phoenix Feather: Oooo, my story's nifty. That's a cool word. Well as you can see Ginny thought about kissing him again, too bad it wasn't real.

Cherrie Berry Draco Luver: Draco's not a slut in this, he's just a really horny teenage guy. It might actually be Lucius, but I don't care. Lucius is a gay ass. HEAVEN?! Awesome, thank you for that compliment. :) I don't mind you stopping in the middle to review since it was a good review. I noticed you had stopped bothering me, I'm kind of insulted. I already have a proofer, my wonderful, spectacular boyfriend.

Marchwarden's Blue Eyed S: You're all disappointed that it all what? I'm glad you love it though.

Calla-ForEvEa: You love my story? That's awesome, but make sure you review again. Cause everybody loves reviews.

Writer Gurl4: Great word to sum it all up with. I'm glad you're really enjoying my story. Sorry about the late update.

Mi: Good idea. They'd look so cute at a pasta place.

Christina Hall: I hope it's still fresh in your mind slightly. I'd hate for you to stop reading it just because I took so long to update.

Ryan'sbabe86: where's the rest of your review? I wanna cry now.

bigreader: I don't hate Harry, I only dislike him when he's with Ginny. Hmm, kissing with detail, I think I can do that, in maybe 10 chapters. :) Did you go crazy from the long delay? Sowwy.

Kawaii Tropical Oasis: Oh ye person of so few words. I can dig that review.

Wow, a nice long list of thank you's. If you want me to personally thank you, all you've got to do is review. But thank you to my silent readers, you guys are really awesome too. And to those that put me on their favorite's list, I'm suspecting you're only doing that so you'll actually know when I update, good idea :).