Thank you to: blueeyes, Cheddeh, bigreader, gin rose raposo1, Annabeave

And also a very special thank your to:

BlondeChicky: Lol, well, I think my writers block is gone…I think…that's for thinking of Layb…he needs it. The vet says he is defiantly going to get worse before he gets better…IF he gets better…sigh He can't walk any more, he is too weak. His fur used to be shiny and golden, now it seems dull and yellow. He is thin, and tired…I am just so worried about him! My friends have stopped by to see him, poor Sabrina started crying…hell…I feel like crying…and for me, that is a big deal…I don't cry…shudders yuck… well, thanks for caring about Layb! He just has to get better…he is one of my best friends…if he dies, I don't know what I'll do!

Ami-ImaTomLOVER: Lol, no worries, I understand what 'le travail est tres bons' means…I speak French rather fluently, for someone who was raised to speak English as her first language!

MissyNoGrace: lol..hehe, ur funny! Yeah, I don't get along so great with the preps either, but I do try, and only one or two are openly hostile towards me. cough Nick cough : ) Tht's good that your aloud to be miserable! I was miserable today, what with Layb practically dieing. All of my…um…you know the people that aren't your BEST friends, but still your friends??? Yeah, well, they didn't know that Layb was sick, so I had like six people asking me what the hell was wrong…being as touchy as I was…well, my replies weren't always too polite, or sarcasm free… lol, I hope you enjoy this chapter!

LoyalRose: Your giving me a nick name? Well, I'll have to give you a wolf name! All of the wolves in Layb's pack have their first names, then their wolf names…my wolf name is Raindance…only my closest friends may call me that…and, I guess the wolves do too. Some times it is like I can talk to them like I talk to actual people. I am so sorry to hear about your Grandparents! That is so horrible! I will pray for them today. Oh goddess, that must be horrible for you! Layb is getting worse, the vet said he will actually be getting worse before he gets better…that is if he EVEN gets better. There is a 70 chance he will die…oh Goddess…if Layb dies…I don't know what I'll do!!! Please review soon! I am excited for your reply!

Frogs Rok: I'll try to remember that! Thanks!

Dracosbaby7: Yes, the plot is thickening all right. Good old Voldy is gonna come screw up all the lovey doveys we have going. Well, you'll see, the most I can guarantee is a…happy ending…I guess…yes, I am pretty sure it will be happy!

DarkFaerieyMagick: Haha! My mom is on the weight watchers!!! Of course, she is on a diet, and we all suffer!!!! Argh!!! Layb aint doing so well. He is looking horrible, and can't even get up enough strength to walk. I asked the vet if maybe going outside would make him feel better. She said it would probably just make him worse, as winter is just around the corner….

Pam: lol. No I am afraid I am not a Balina shipper. I will forever be loyal to the good ol' D/Gs…but I can put a couple…uhh, ORIGINAL couples in her…I mean…Panmsy and Harry? I amazed myself with that one! Lol. Thank you so much for thinking about Layb for me! He really needs it. Poor thing, he's looking horrible. I'm so afraid he is going to die! If he does…I am going to have to take a little break from fanfiction…school…life…I love Layb like a person, a friend, not a pet. He is so important to me. I am kindof proud about what I got Draco to get Ginny for Christmas. I personally think it was a great idea! Well, enjoy!

Ashen

mouseygirl512: Lol, thank you. And it certainly looks like there will be some blaise/luna romance later, doesn't it? Lol. Enjoy!

beckysue2: lol, you made me laugh. I won't let my mother dance in public either, so I am on your daughter's side!!! No dancing parents! Lol, I am glad you like my story! Here is the next chapter!

Orlando's Dancer: jumps up and down COOKIES PLEASE!!!

Violets-in-Spring: Now THAT is a compliment! You really think my Luna is better than J.Ks? I am flattered!

Arctic thunder: You are such a loser!!! Lol, Your reindeer???? LOL!!! I started cracking up. Sorry Rina, but it just killed me!!! SO your parent teacher interview disn't go so well? Mine went great! My mommy was all proud of me! Lol. I'm to lazy to re read your review, so I am probably not answering your questions…but here is a tip…ditch your caps lock trade mark! It is driving me crazy!!! pulls her hair out and runs away screaming

A/N Thank you all for the wonderful reviews! Especially the ones with respects for Layb in them. Poor guy…he is too weak to even walk not. His fur is all scraggly and his beautiful eyes have gone dull. He wont eat anything, won't move. He just lays there, breathing quietly, trying not to die… it makes me want to cry. I hold his head in my lap for hours, just so he is not alone. He has always been there for me when I needed him, not it is my turn to be there for him. Thank the goddess for you guys with all of your wonderful compliments! I don't know what I would do without you!


Chapter 15: Going Home

It was the first day of Christmas Holidays, almost every one was running around with last minute packing. Ginny was sitting on the couch, staring into the Gryfindor fire, when she was suddenly hit with the realisation that she had forgotten to pack Draco's Christmas present. She flew up the stairs, into the bright dormitories. She scanned the room for her trunk, and quickly found it, laying by her bed. She pulled Draco's gift out of her end table and bent down to open her trunk, when she noticed Luna curled in a ball underneath her bed, watching her. Ginny rose her eyebrow, in an impeccable imitation of Malfoy.

"Luna, you do know that people usually sleep on the beds…not under them…" Ginny said, grinning at her friend. Luna sighed.

"It is an old method for protection to meditate under the endangered person's bed."

Ginny shook her head at Luna, "So, your saying I'm in danger?" Ginny asked, looking into Luna's wide pale eyes, while flipping open her trunk, and tossing Draco's gift into it.

"Yes." Luna said honestly. Ginny laughed lightly. "Yes, and your in love with Blaise Zabini." She joked. Pulling up her trunk with difficulty. Luna just watched her, not smiling at all.

"Well, the train is going to be here soon. You almost done with your ritual?"

Luna sighed again, and rubbed at the dark bags under her eyes. Ginny frowned. Luna must have been up all night. She wondered if all of this talk of danger had anything to do with a nightmare Luna had had. Ginny hoped not, Luna's dreams were usually pretty real.

"I'll be down in a while."

Ginny shrugged, "Suit yourself…Zoe and I will save you a spot on the train. Luna smiled at her tiredly. "Alright."

"Locomoter trunk!" Ginny pointed her wand at her old battered trunk and it rose a few inches of the ground and started for the stairs. Ginny followed it, guiding it away from the walls.


Draco locked the compartment door magically. It was an advanced enough locking spell that Alohamora would have no use against it. He sighed and fell down on one of the cushioned benches near the window. Across from Pansy and next to Blaise. He had darkened the windows, put silencing charms on all the walls, and locked it so that the doors could only be opened from the inside. He would have to do his rounds soon, but he wanted to feel safe from prying Slytherin eyes at all times. He had also thoroughly searched the compartment for bugging charms, so their conversations could not be recorded. Pansy looked up from her wizarding magazine and smirked at him.

"Feel safe now?" She asked. Draco shot her a 'not in the mood' look, and her smirk just grew.

"Aww. Poor Drakie baby is missing his wittle girlfriend," She teased him, referring to Ginny. Blaise, who was bent over his potions essay looked up now. He caught sight of the fire behind Draco's eyes, and chose this moment to intervene. Draco hadn't spoken to Ginny all week, mostly because he wanted to keep what he had gotten her for christmas a secret, but also because she had been busy with homework. Draco's heart had been heavy all week, and he was worried that he was already in love with the little bint. Pansy's taunting him wasn't helping much.

"Pansy," Blaise said warningly, "Enough." Pansy sobered, as she too caught the look in Draco's eyes.

"Sorry, Draco," She mumbled, and went back to her magazine. Draco just made an odd growling noise and stood up.

"I'm going to do my rounds," And he left abruptly, his robes snapping out behind him.

Blaise glared at Pansy, "nice going, you got him royally pissed." Pansy sighed.

"Hey, I didn't know he was so touchy today." Pansy was actually in a good mood,
Draco's attitude hadn't dented it at all.


Ginny watched as Zoe balanced six Bertie Bott's beans on her nose at once. She was actually vaguely amused by this, and grinned as Zoe added a seventh to the toppling tower. Luna glanced up from her 'Quibbler' and smiled.

"Don't laugh, or you will get one jammed up your nose," and sure enough, Zoe laughed, and proceeded to then try to dig the gummy beans out of her left nostril, still laughing, making the task impossible. Ginny glanced to the door of her compartment. Through the foggy glass, she could see a tall dark figure with light blond hair, she grinned, knowing who it would be. With out another word, she slipped out the door. Draco was examining the compartment across from hers, his silver 'Head Boy' badge gleaming handsomely on his robes. She heard him finish telling off the rowdy fourth years for being to loud just as she closed the door behind her. Draco closed the compartment door a moment later and turned around. His eyes widened slightly in surprise when he saw her.

"Kitten?" He said, a smirk on his face. Ginny noticed that every time he smirked at her, it turned closer and closer to a smile. It made her stomach turn over. Suddenly he stiffened, he turned to look down the narrow hallway. A group of three handsome Slytherin boys were coming their way. They hadn't noticed them yet, but it they didn't leave soon, they would be noticed. Draco grabbed Ginny by the shoulders and almost threw her into the bathroom, where he followed, slamming the door shut and locking it with as many locking spells he knew, then as many silencing charms he could think off.

"Bastard." He hissed.

"Who?" Ginny whispered. Draco leaned his forehead against the door and ran his hands through his hair.

"Glacier Williamton." Was all he said, and Ginny knew better than to ask who that was. She knew he wouldn't tell her He was still facing the door, and Ginny was facing his back, she sighed and tried to work up her courage. Finally, she pumped herself up enough, and tapped his shoulder. He turned to look at her, and before she lost her nerve, she put her arms around his waist through his robes and held him tight. He stiffened for a moment, then seemed to relax. He brought his arms around her small body and pulled her close. Ginny rested her head on his chest, and he ran his fingers tenderly through her hair.

"I'm going to miss you," Ginny said softly, Draco's arms tightened around her.

"I know." He said, his voice husky. "I…I think I am going to miss you too." Ginny smiled against his chest and inhaled his scent. He smelled like cinnamon and peppermint…gorgeous.

"I've bought you a Christmas present." He told her, making Ginny smiled even more.

"Me too. I was worried you would laugh at me."

"I would never laugh at you Kitten." He could tell Williamton had passed and he needed to leave, though he was reluctant to leave his Kitten. This was the first time she had ever touched him in affection. He didn't want to screw up the moment. He kissed her gently on the head, then pulled away, and Ginny didn't try to make him stay. He left the bathroom quickly, and Ginny returned to her compartment. Zoe looked at her suspiciously, and Luna smiled. Ginny just sat down and tried to ignore the pleasant tingling feeling on top of her head where he had kissed her.

A/N There you go all you fluff lovers!!! That was pretty fluffy, right? Lol! Review or be attacked but mutant frogs with paperclips!

Ashen

Sneak Peek!!!

Draco looked at the woman solemly. Her eyes were so sharp and alive, they sparkled insanely and she smiled at him. He tried to smile back, but he found there was a lump in his throat.

"Do I know you?" She asked him. Draco almost choked on the lump in his throat, wishing he knew how to cry so it would go away.

"You used to," He told her, his voice cracking. He hugged her to him. he felt like he wss going to die, his throat hurt so much. If only he could just cry!

"I did?"

"Yes, you used to love me Mother...but then, you husband betrayed you...and now you don't even recognise your own son..."