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Chapter 13

Perfect

Hey dad look at me

Think back and talk to me

Did I grow up according to plan?

And do you think I'm wasting my time doing things I wanna do?

But it hurts when you disapprove all along

Right, Snape said to meet him in his office at 11. Alright here I am. I knocked on the door and Snape answered immediately.

"Come in."

"Hello, Professor."

"Good morning, Draco."

"What did you want to speak to me about, Professor?"

"Well two things, Draco. Firstly I was in contact with your mother last night and she gave me a letter for you, and secondly I would like to speak to you about Ginny Weasley."

My mother, he spoke to my Mother but I didn't! But she's my mother. I want to know where she is and how she's doing. And what do you want to know about my girlfriend?

"Where's my Mother?"

"I can't tell you that, Draco, I don't even know, but I'll give you the letter she wrote and tell you what she said."

"Alright, so where's the letter?" Snape pulled a folded piece of parchment out of one of the pockets in his robe, and handed it to me. I started to open it when Snape stopped me.

"Draco, if you don't mind I would like to talk to you before you read the letter."

"Why?"

"Because, I need to speak to you about your mother and her current condition."

"Why? What's wrong with her?"

"Nothing physically, but it is of the up most importance that you do not tell anyone about your mother. Absolutly nothing, not even that you do not live with your father anymore."

"Why not?"

"Because, Draco, no one is to know where she is or what she's doing. You know your Father is the Dark lord's inner circle, and you were to become part of that circle soon. In fact your father was going to have the Dark Lord put the Dark Mark on your arm last summer inducting you into that horrible cult."

"I know, sir, but I'm sure everyone knows by now that my Mother and I ran out on my Father."

"No, your Father hasn't told anyone, however we are getting information that he is looking for her, he knows very well that you are here at Hogwarts. So it is very important that you do not tell anyone."

"Um, sir, I've already told someone."

"WHO?"

"Ginny Weasley."

"I thought so, that was another thing I wanted to talk to you about since your Mother had only told me to give you that letter and that she was on the run still I have nothing else to say to you on that matter, unless you have any more questions?"

"Yes, why didn't she stay with the Order, like we did last summer?"

"That's the first place your Father looked for her so Dumbledore is currently seeking a place for her to hide and you will join her over the summer, and you can not see her over either the Christmas or Easter holidays. Do you have any further questions about your Mother, Draco?"

"Will I be able to speak to her before summer?"

"I'm not sure, Draco, she may send letters, but she's not sure if that will be safe, but if I know I will be in contact with her by Floo Network again I shall inform you and you will be able to speak to her."

"Thank you, sir. Why is Father looking for her though, it's not like he actually misses her or me."

"I can't tell you that just yet. Do you have any more questions?"

"Why can't you tell me?"

"Because the Head Master doesn't want you to know too much about this situation because it would endanger you. Do you have any more questions?"

"No, Professor."

And now I try hard to make it

I just want to make you proud

I'm never gonna be good enough for you

I can't pretend that

I'm alright

And you can't change me

"What do you want to speak to me about Ginny for?"

"Well, I wanted to know how much you've told her about your family situation."

"Pretty much everything, sir."

"Draco, that could be very dangerous. I don't know the girl very well. How can you be sure she can be trusted with what you've told her?"

"I don't know, sir, but I do trust Ginny."

"I hope so, Draco. Because this information can not be told to anyone"

"I'm sure Ginny is very trustworthy; I'd trust Ginny with anything and I know she would never tell or betray my trust, sir."

"Well, that's wonderful, Draco, but you still should be careful."

"Sir, it will be fine. I trust Ginny more then anyone else on Earth."

Did I just say that out loud? Wow Snape looks shocked.

"Still be careful, Draco. Now you can return to enjoying the rest of your weekend, and keep that letter from your Mother out of sight. Make sure no one finds it. Good day."

"Good bye, Professor."

I should probably go back to my dorm and read this letter, it probably wouldn't be in everybody's best interest if I read it right here. Good thing the Slytherin dorms are in the dungeons close to Snape's office, but then I guess that would make sense considering he's head of the Slytherin House. But whatever, here we go.

"Pure Blood"

You know I really hate that password, because I know it really doesn't matter, I wish everyone else in this world would realize that. I mean come on Hermione is the smartest witch in this school and she's muggle born. Good no one's in my dormitory, I can read my letter:

Dear Draco,

I'm sorry I couldn't speak to you in person, but I haven't really been able to stay in one place to long and where I am now had a fireplace so I wrote this for you and told Professor Snape to give it to you as I'm sure he has already told you. There are so many things I would like to tell you right now, and I'm sure you would like to know the answers to all the questions running through your mind. I'm sorry I can't answer any of these for you, darling, but come summer vacation we will have a place to stay and I will tell you anything you need to know.

Even though there are so many things I can't tell you right now, there are a few things I will tell you. If you should see your Father at school please avoid him. If he speaks to you at all it will lead to many problems, and you will put yourself in a lot of danger, so please just avoid him. I also want you to know that I am trying very hard to find a way to speak you, I just don't want to put you in any danger, Draco. So please forgive me, darling, but all of this is for your own good. I have to go now. I'm sorry that you have to go through this whole ordeal, and I'm not there to help you through it, but I hope you know I love you, son, and I will contact you again soon.

Love,

Your Mother

'Cuz we lost it all

Nothing lasts forever

I'm sorry

I can't be perfect

Now it's just too late and

We can't go back

I'm sorry

I can't be perfect

I really hate my father. How could he go and do something so stupid? Why did he have to become involved in all this shit? I really wish my Mother hadn't married him. But you can't change the past and I guess I'm going have to learn to except the fact that my father is for lack of better words an asshole. My poor Mother. She was forced into running because of his stupid mistakes. That's completely unfair, especially considering they don't love each other. Well actually I think that's probably a good thing or else this situation would be a whole lot worse. But it still doesn't change the fact that she shouldn't have to suffer for his mistakes and flawed loyalties. I think I need to go for a little walk and clear my head.

Going out onto the grounds seems like a good idea to me. It's nice day. A little cool and breezy but other then that it's perfect. Apparently I wasn't the only one with this idea, there's tons of people out here. O well, it's not like many people actually talk to me anymore, and in fact non of the Slyhterins talk to me anymore. But that's no big loss considering in a few years they'll all be death eaters anyway. Hmmm, maybe I'll walk around the lake for a while. My favorite part of the lake is the one that faces into the forest because you can sit by the lake under some of the trees from the forest. I see someone else has adopted my favorite spot as their own.

"What are you doing, Ginny?"

"Oh, hi, Draco. I'm just doing some Transfiguration homework. What are you up to." She closed her book and put it away along with her wand, I guess that's an invitation to join her.

"Nothing, just thought I'd take a little walk around the lake." I sat down next to her.

"How did your meeting with Snape go?" I checked around to make sure no one was close enough to hear before saying anything.

"Um, alright."

"What did he want to talk to you about, you said you had already gotten your test back and you did fine on it."

"My Mother."

"Oh, is she alright? Has she found a place for you two to live yet?"

"Yeah, she's fine, but she's still on the run I guess you'd say."

"Are you okay?"

"No, not really."

"Tell me about it."

"No, Ginny, you don't want to listen me whine."

"Yes, I do. And you wouldn't be whining, you'd be telling me what's on your mind. And sometimes just telling someone what's bothering you is extremely helpful."

"Alright, but stop me if it gets annoying. Okay?"

"I'm sure you won't be annoying now just say what you want."

"Okay, here goes. I hate my Father, I really hope he gets what he deserves when Potter beats the Dark Lord. I hate the fact that my Mother has to run because of him being an asshole and making idiotic choices. I hate the fact that I can't even talk to my own Mother because of my Father. And I really feel useless because I can't do anything to help her, and I can't even talk to her until summer unless she finds some way of contacting me before then, and it's all because my Father is an idiot and can't see that by supporting the Dark Lord he's going to kill himself and if we had stayed with him, that we would have been killed too."

I try not to think

About the pain I feel inside

Did you know you use to be my hero?

All the days you spent with me

Now seem so far away

And it feels like you don't care anymore

"Anything else, Draco?"

"Um, no that's pretty much it."

"How do you know your Mother can't talk to you until the summer?"

"She talked to Snape last night, and he told me this morning after he gave me the letter she wrote me." Ginny stayed quiet for a long time.

"I'm sorry I shouldn't have told you all think, Gin. It's not your problem."

"Draco, no. You really need to learn how to trust me. I'm just upset because I can't help you, but, um, if you want I could ask my parents if maybe your Mother could stay with them, and you can stay with us during the summer."

"No, you can't tell anyone about this, Ginny."

"How about you ask Dumbledore about that and let him decide?"

"That's not a bad idea. I'll go see him later tonight."

"Good, do you feel any better now?"

"Actually I do. Thanks."

I always thought that all that stuff about telling other people your feelings would make you feel better was a load of bull, but it actually works. It's amazing. I feel so much better and I like Ginny's idea of staying at her house over the summer although I'm sure her brother won't be thrilled. But who cares what he thinks, right?

"Draco, could I ask you a favor?"

I guess she's trying to distract me. Good I don't really want to think about this right now anyway.

"Sure, what?"

"Um, could you help with some of this Transfiguration homework. I kind of don't understand how I'm suppose to work this spell."

"Alright, what spell is it?" Lucky for her my best subject is transfiguration.

"The one where you Transfigure something into a dog like a rock or something."

"Okay, so what's the problem specifically?"

"Well first off I can't even say the words right."

"Okay, repeat after me 'Canis aparoe.'"

"Canes aproe"

"No, the I in canis is really more pronounced as an e and there's an a in between the p and r in apareo. So it's canis apareo."

"Canis aparoe."

"Very good, now what else?"

"The wand movement, how are you suppose to do the flick?"

I pulled out my wand and showed her the quick little flick that comes only from the wrist. It took about five times before she actually got it. Then we moved on to actually transfiguring a rock from the shallows of the lake into a dog. I showed Ginny how to put it all together first then let her try after I transfigured the dog back into a rock. After about ten tries I noticed again that she wasn't moving her wand properly. So I stood behind her and directed her wand movement and had her repeat the incantation. After another try she finally transfigured the rock into a black lab, then back again.

"I did it!"

"Good job."

She turned around and my hands were on her waist then.

"Thanks, Draco. That spell was giving me so much trouble."

"You're welcome." It was really nice just kind of holding her for a few minutes.

"Oh, and if you ever want to tell me what's on your mind like you did earlier, you know I'll always listen."
"Thanks, Gin."

"You're welcome."

Then I have no idea what came over me but I just leaned down a little and kissed her. And you know what? That's the happiest I've felt since my Mother and I ran out on my Father. In fact I really haven't been happy since I left home. But I don't know, when I was kissing Ginny and holding her I just suddenly felt happy like nothing was wrong in my life.

Nothing's gonna change the things that you said

Nothing's gonna make this right again

Please don't turn you back

I can't believe it's hard

Just to talk to you

But you don't understand

I backed away a little from out kiss, mostly because I needed to breathe. I looked into Ginny's eyes. There was a strange look in them almost like she was confused. Maybe I shouldn't have kissed her, but it just felt so I don't know good almost even right? I don't know.

"I'm sorry, Gin. I shouldn't have done that."

"Why?"

"Well you look kind of scared now."

"No, I'm just a little surprised that's all."

"Really so you don't feel like running away and never wanting to see me again right?" Did I just say that. Wow, I really am an idiot.

"No, Draco."

"Alright good."

"Have a little more self confidence. I'll see you later, Draco, I have to finish my homework and I left some of my books in the library. Bye."

"Ginny, wait." I pulled her back in for another short kiss.

"See you at dinner, Gin." And she walked back towards the castle.

Have a little more self confidence, what's that suppose to mean? Maybe that I should have kissed her before this? No, we haven't even really been going out for a week. I don't know I'm so confused about everything right now. Especially that incredibly happy feeling I got when we were kissing . What on Earth could that have meant? I never felt like that before. I mean I've kissed other girls before, but I never got that feeling. Hold on, does that mean that holy hell, I think I'm in love with Ginny Weasley!

'Cuz we lost it all

Nothing lasts forever

I'm sorry

I can't be perfect

Now it's just too late

We can't go back

I'm sorry

I can't be perfect