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A/N: Something I just learned, Ginny's name isn't Virginia. It's Ginevra. ::sigh:: oh well. Let's just keep pretending it's Virginia. Also, sorry if Narcissa seems out of character...a lot. I also had this chapter ready by Sunday, but my stupid boyfriend didn't proof it til Tuesday. Let's all throw rocks at him.

Who Opened the Dragon's Heart

Chapter 14

"So anyway! Malfoy then did the motions for the charm, thinking he had them down perfectly and Flitwick said to him 'No, no, no, Mr. Malfoy. That's not how you do it at all. Here, watch what Miss Granger does.' It was the most hilarious sight in the world," Ron finished, cracking up with laughter. "If you had seen the look on Malfoy's face!"

If anyone wanted to know what Hell was like all they needed to do was ask Ginny Weasley and she could easily tell them. Hell was having to sit in a train compartment with the Trio, Colin Creevey, Luna Lovegood and Dean Thomas. Hell was having to spend time in a train compartment hearing fellow passengers of the train compartment bash, belittle, and make fun of the guy whom Ginny had kissed quite passionately in the last 24 hours. Hell was traveling in a train compartment with your best friend who had asked you out twice in the last 2 weeks and whom you had said no to every time because of the feelings you felt for a Slytherin student. That was Hell to Virginia Weasley, and Hell was what she was experiencing right that second.

Unable to take anymore, Ginny rose from her seat, "I think I'm going to go get some air," she exclaimed and left the compartment, closing the door behind her. Unsure of where she wanted to go, Ginny turned to her left and walked down the corridor, hearing tidbits of the conversations in each compartment. One was first years comparing how they were doing, one was filled with fifth years complaining of the insane amount of homework pressed on them by their professors and toward the end of the corridor there was an interesting conversation.

"Father wishes for me to take it right when I arrive home after graduating from here," a voice unknown to Ginny came through.

"Lucky you, Blaise," a female voice replied, a voice Gin recognized easily that belonged to Pansy Parkinslut. "Mother and Father want me to wait a year or two, they say I'm not ready. Whatever the hell that means."

"Ouch, sucks to be you, Pansy," the voice, now known as Blaise, answered. "What about you, Draco? When are you taking the mark?"

Ginny gasped as she realized that Draco was in that compartment too. Further recognition set in as she realized what exactly the Slytherins were talking about.

"Naturally Lucius is planning for my induction at the soonest date," Draco boasted. "I wouldn't be too surprised if he's planning to do it over Christmas Holiday." Ginny heard the collective gasps from all the members of the Slytherin compartment, all shocked that Lucius would dare to send his son back to where Dumbledore was with a Dark Mark on his arm. But only Ginny heard the hidden undertone in Draco's voice, the contempt that Draco felt for Lucius and the unwanted Dark Mark upon his pale forearm. "But don't worry, guys, I'll kill a couple Muggles for you, seeing as how none of you are able to yet."

Ginny gasped as she heard what Draco was saying. Unable to bear any more of the sadistic conversation Ginny fled to the end of the train hoping for some air, but not before accidentally knocking into the door of the compartment that she was spying on.

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"Just a minute, fellas," Draco interrupted, "I'm going to go see what ignoramus bumped against our door." The rest of the Slytherins nodded their heads, knowing that Draco's intimidation was sure to make the moron pee his pants.

Draco slid open the compartment door and looked down the aisle in time to see a figure run down the rest of the train car and open the door. The most coveted car on the Hogwarts Express was the last in the line on the train, and as always Draco had seen that he found a compartment in that train, unfortunately the Trio always had a compartment on this car too. If a person wished, they could go to the very end of the car and step onto a platform at the very end of the car, there they could enjoy the air and watch the scenery go by. Not in too much of a rush, since the person at the end of the car was pretty much trapped, Draco walked down to the door with a leisurely pace. Eventually Draco came to the door and peered through the glass, intent on seeing who was there. As soon as Draco saw the auburn hair that cascaded down her back he gasped. Imagine that of all the people on the train it had to be Ginny Weasley who had bumped against his door. Draco debated on whether or not to go out to where Ginny sat and chasten the girl. His Slytherin side won out and Draco pushed back all his thoughts of what had transpired last evening. Draco slide back the glass door and stepped onto the platform.

"Of course it would have to be a little Weasel that interrupted an important conversation that Slytherins were having," Draco spoke in a sneering voice, although there was a little bit a teasing in his voice as well. Ginny's body gave a jolt and slowly turned her face to look upon Draco's. Draco was shocked to see the tears running down her face and her eyes tinted red from crying, immediately Draco felt horrible for even thinking of what he was going to say. All Draco wanted to do was hold her and make her tears go away. Draco wasn't sure how he felt for the littlest Weasley but he had an inkling that he cared for the little chit. "Go to her," a voice whispered to Draco. Draco's face softened as he took steps toward Ginny and he sat down beside her. Cautiously he extended his hand so that it came to rest on Ginny's as well. Be brave, Draco thought to himself as he slowly brought his hand up to Ginny's face and brushed away some of the tears sliding down her cheeks. "Why are you crying, Ginny?" Draco whispered.

"I don't know," she replied.

"You must have some idea," Draco coerced, his thumb brushing aside another stray tear.

"You're a Slytherin," Ginny whispered, "And you'll always be a Slytherin."

"Naturally," Draco answered, "where's the problem though?"

"I'm a Gryffindor," rejoined Ginny.

"Yes, that is a problem. There are way too many Gryffindors in this world," Draco joked, hoping for a smile. The ends of Ginny's mouth flickered, almost as if she wanted to smile, but couldn't. I want to kiss you, Ginny, Draco thought.

Ginny's face was filled with bewilderment. "You want to what?" She whispered. Aw, shit! Don't even tell me I said that out loud, Draco thought. But why fight it anymore? Embrace it.

"I want to kiss you, Gin," Draco spoke again. Slowly Draco lowered his head to hers and their lips met, Draco could taste the salt on her lips from all of Ginny's tears. Draco released the passion building up in him and in a fevered hungry he moved his lips against Ginny's soft, salty ones. The blood in Draco's body seemed to speed up faster as Draco deepened their kiss more and more. Draco seemed unable to control any of his body as he wrapped his arms around Ginny and pulled her body against his, their bodies seemed to melt together, a perfect match. The kiss ended much too soon for Draco as Ginny pulled away slightly.

"I thought that's what you had said," Ginny whispered with a smile, the smile ended quickly and her eyes became sad and misty again. Abruptly she stood and opened the glass door. "Why do you have to taunt and tease me, Draco? Is this your idea of fun? Well guess what, Malfoy, this most definitely isn't my idea of fun, so just bugger off!" Swiftly she stepped through the door and closed it, leaving Draco alone on the end of the train.

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Malfoy Manor seemed its normal intimidating self as Draco approached it. Very recently snow had fallen heavily where Malfoy Manor was situated, covering everything with white powder. How many houses can look forbidding in blizzard-like conditions? Draco thought to himself as he approached the front door.

"Draco darling, you're home!" A voice exclaimed as Draco stepped through into his house and into the arms of his mother.

"It's good to see you too, Mother," Draco managed out in a strangled voice as his mother choked off his air supply. After one more tight squeeze Narcissa Malfoy released her son and took a good look at him.

"Draco!" Narcissa scolded, "You're absolutely ghostly pale! Why have you let your skin get so pallid?"

"Mother," Draco drawled, "I'm a Slytherin and a Malfoy, I have to have this color of skin."

"Yes, yes I know," Narcissa continued with a hint of contempt. "It simply isn't done."

"Besides, you yourself are pale as a ghost," Draco couldn't help pointing out. "Is Lucius here?"

"No, but he should be home at around supper time," Narcissa answered, knowing that Draco wished Lucius never returned.

"Well, isn't that lovely," Draco spat out. "I'm sure we're going to have a nice family dinner." Draco headed for the grand staircase. "I'll be in my room for a bit, Mother, if you need anything send a house elf for me."

Malfoy Manor was indeed an immense mansion with many many wings. Lucius had been generous and had given Draco a wing of the Manor all to himself in which he could do whatever he wanted. Whenever Draco strode through his wing he felt more at peace in any other place in the Manor, well except for one other room. With great speed Draco headed towards his study, as he entered his intellectual alcove he immediately was drawn to the scent of the books that lined his walls. As he moved toward the center of the room his footsteps resounding through his immense room dedicated to the art of study, magical and muggle.

"Incendio," Draco whispered as he pointed his wand at the grand fireplace. The heat billowed from the flames and caused Draco's body to feel more warmth. Draco leisurely walked to his desk and sat down. He retrieved a piece of paper from a drawer and grabbed a quill, preparing to write.

Gin-

I'm sorry about what happened on the train this morning. Please forgive me and have a Happy Christmas.

D. Malfoy

"Oh, bugger," Draco cursed as he crumpled up his sorry excuse for a letter. "That will never do. Why is it so difficult to write to her? All it is, is a simple apology. But then, why should I apologize? What did I do wrong?" Draco rose from his chair, intent on relaxing his mind. He hurried from his study and headed for the Grand Ballroom.

When Draco entered the ballroom all the weight seemed to leave his shoulders and as he sat down at his piano the tension in his body seemed to vanish. Draco's mahogany grand piano had been tuned to perfection and was Draco's most prized possession, it was even more important then his broom. His mother had bought it for him as a birthday present, but had told Lucius that the previous piano was getting shabby and needed replaced.

Slowly Draco's fingers began to glide across the ivory keys, even Draco's warm up sounded like a masterpiece on his exquisite piano. Gradually the warm up turned into Draco's favorite pieces in the world, the nocturnes composed by Frederic Chopin.Beautiful nocturnes began to flow from Draco's fingers, one right after another. Draco was absolutely positive that Chopin had composed the most beautiful piano pieces in the history of the 1800s, maybe even in the history of music. He knew all of Chopin's 19 nocturnes by heart and filled them with all of the passion that he felt. The greatest crime in history was the death of Chopin, who died a very young age. How ironic that so many great composers died at a young age, Draco thought as the notes filled the empty ballroom.As the last chord diminished Draco rose from the piano bench and hurried back to his study.

Draco sat down at his desk and quickly wrote down his thoughts.

Gin-

I can't tell you how terribly sorry I am about what happened on the train earlier today. I should not have taken advantage of you in the way that I did. Please accept this apology of mine. I hope you have a very happy Christmas.

D. Malfoy

"There," Draco spoke, "a little formal, but it doesn't sound horribly stupid." Draco picked up the letter and placed it in an envelope, heading for the room where he kept his owl. "Make sure Ginny Weasley gets this," Draco instructed his owl while stroking its glistening feathers.

A/N: Sorry, but I had to end it there. I know I promised for the Burrow to be in this chapter, but I just couldn't think of how to start it, so I figured it was more important to give you guys this while I'm busy trying to think of how to write about the Burrow. Unfortunately I have only 5 days til I go on vacation for a week and a half, but since I'm not in school right now (yay for summer vacation!!!) there is a chance that I will update before I leave, if not I will take my laptop on the plane with me and type up a storm, muah hahaha. All in all I think this chapter sucked, but it was all that was coming out of my head, sowwy. I'll try to make it up some how. I would appreciate any input that you guys have, any at all, even if it's something about Ginny finding a stray kitten and naming it Draco. Sorry for Draco's out of characterness.

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