Chapter One: Muggles and Blind Dates
"I'm not so sure about this Kate," said Ginny to her best friend and co-worker, Kate Kirkpatrick. Ginny worked at a muggle hospital in London during the week and at Weasley's Wizard Wheezes (her brothers Fred and George's store) during the weekend. The muggle job paid for her flat, her bills, and her food. The money she earned at her WWW she was saving up so she could attend the finest wizarding college in all of wizarding England. Or at least one that could get her a good doctor's degree so she could go on to St. Mungos and become a nurse. Her job at St. Johns Pediatric was just practice for the young Ginny Weasley.
"Awe come on Ginny. He's really cute! Or so I've heard. And anyways, when was the last time you went on a real date. Huh?" nagged Kate.
Okay, it had been a while since Ginny had gone a date but who could blame her? She didn't have time for guys and a relationship with a muggle would never last so why should she waste her time?
"Gin, one date is all I'm asking for. I mean, it wont be awkward or anything. Sean and I will be there. And if anything goes wrong, I give you permission to leave. Please Gin, just one date. You won't have to do it ever again. Just this once please. My boyfriend's bestfriend is counting on him to find him a date with a nice girl was what he specifically asked for. He hasn't had it all to well with most girls." Begged Kate.
Well if a relationship was what this loser was looking for, he's not gonna get it from me thought Ginny picking up her purse and putting on her jacket. She looked in the mirror and applied chapstick to her lips and behind her she could see Kate, giving her the best impression of the puppy dog pout. Ginny couldn't help but smile. Who could say no to the puppy dog pout anyway? So Ginny finally gave up. "Tomorrow night, right?" asked Ginny, giving in.
"Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! Gin, I owe you one!" cried Kate, running over to Ginny and giving her a quick hug and kiss on the cheek before running out the door.
Ginny closed the door behind Kate and checked to make sure no one was around before she apparated off to her flat.
Ring ring… Ring ring… Ring ring…
"Who the hell would call me this early in the morning?" asked Ginny to no one in particular.
Ring ring…
"Allright, I'm coming!" Ginny yelled.
Ring rin-
"What!" yelled a, clearly pissed, Ginny into the receiver.
"Took ya long enough, were going shopping. Get ready. I'm picking you up in an hour," said Kate happily.
"Kate, why-"
"Ginny, say no more. I'm coming to get you in an hour. Ok?" said Kate.
Who did this girl think she was? "Kate, I don't need clothes for tonight because I already have clothes picked out. Oh, and why the hell are you calling me this early in the morning?" yelled Ginny.
"Gin, its 12:00 o'clock in the afternoon and have you seen your clothes lately?" asked Kate.
Ginny looked over at the clock. Wow, it was 12 already. "What's wrong with my clothes?" asked Ginny, hurt.
Ginny heard a long sigh at the other end of the receiver. "Gin, I'm coming over and if I don't like the clothes that you've shown me, then we're going shopping, ok? I mean, I'm not trying to be rude or anything but your wardrobe consists of jeans, a t-shirt, a hoodie and an old pair of Chuck Taylor's. I mean I understand you want to be comfortable but that's a little to comfortable for anyone's liking." Said Kate calmly.
"Ok fine. Ya know what? We'll go do this little shopping spree of yours and that'll be that." Groaned Ginny. She had given in to Kate again.
"Wonderful!" said Kate and she hung up.
Why was Kate always right?
"Ginny! Please try on the skirt. We've been here for hours!" cried Kate. "My feet are getting tired!"
"I don't see why I can't get a pair khakis and a nice sweater. After all, it is cold out," convinced Ginny.
"Because I think the black skirt and green sweater will match great with your red hair. Plus you won't have to buy new shoes. I have a pair you can wear with this outfit," whined Kate, waving the skirt and sweater in front of Ginny's face.
"Whatever," said Ginny grabbing for the outfit and storming off to the dressing room.
"Show me when you're done!" Kate called after her and she headed off towards the clearance aisle.
Ginny kicked off her clothes and putted them to the side of her dressing room, then slid on her skirt. The skirt went to about her knee caps and it showed off her legs brilliantly! She then pulled on her top and examined herself in the mirror. She had to admit, she looked fascinating. Green always looked good on Ginny. She did a few spins and twirls and all kinds of poses in front of the mirror until she heard Kate call to her.
"You about done in there?" she asked impatiently.
Ginny came out of the dressing room and did a twirl in front of Kate and smiled at her. Kate smiled back.
"Gin, you look great!" she cried examining her.
"I know," smirked Ginny and they started to laugh.
Ginny went back into the dressing room and called over the door to Kate. "Hey, do you want an ice cream cone? My treat!" called Ginny as she tossed on her clothes and went over to the cash register to buy her things.
"Of course. An ice cream cone sounds positively dashing!" smiled Kate and the friends linked arms and continued on to Dairy Queen.
Kate was coming to pick Ginny up at 7 and then go meet the guys over at Tish's for dinner. Ginny had a few minutes left to get ready so she put a curling charm on her hair, applied make-up she didn't even know she had, and put a warming charm on her coat and within a few minutes, she was done! A few minutes later, Kate came knocking on the door.
Ginny opened the door and gave Kate a hug and then pushed her back to examine her. She was wearing a black, slinky dress that looked wonderful on her and she wore her usually curly locks back in a ponytail. "Looking good Kate!" said Ginny happily and the hugged her again.
"Same to you Gin," Kate replied, hugging herself from the cold weather that she dragged into the lobby and up to Ginny's flat.
"Ready to go?" asked Ginny, nervously.
"Awe Ginny, don't be nervous," said Kate sensing Ginny's nervousness. "You'll be ok. He's really nice!" perked up Kate, linking arms with Ginny and heading out of the flat. Time for the big date…
"Wow I haven't been to Tish's in forever!" said Kate getting a big whiff of the delicious smells that came her way.
"Will that be a party of two for you young ladies?" asked a cute, young male waiter, winking at Kate.
Kate just gave him a disgusted smile and said hotly, "Actually, no. It's a party of four. We're waiting for our boyfriends!"
The waiter just frowned and said. "Follow me ladies," And took them to their table.
As Ginny sat down, she felt her hands start to sweat and her heart start beating faster the more nervous she got.
Kate could tell Ginny was nervous and patted her hand. "It'll be ok Gin," she said.
Ginny just nodded and looked around carefully like an axe murderer was going to pop out anywhere and kill them all. Plus Ginny jumped at every little sound like when someone dropped a fork or when someone coughed. Ginny couldn't take it anymore.
"I have to use the loo. I'll be back," And Ginny rushed off.
As Ginny entered the ladies room, she carefully examined herself and tapped to the unfamiliar elevator music that was playing in the bathroom. She shoved water on her face and quickly dried it off again, hoping she didn't ruin her mascara. She then took four confident steps to the door and walked back to the table. The guys were there!
She slowed down her pace and tried to get a good look at the guys. She knew what Sean looked like. He picked Kate up from work once and they got acquainted. He was the one with the dark brown hair and the sophisticated glasses. The other guy that was with him was a blonde with hair down to his ears and that's all she could see. His back was facing away from Ginny. Great, just great. Kate got stuck with cute Mr. Right over there and she got stuck with this blonde dude who was probably stupider than a doorknob. She walked over confidently and looked straight at Kate the whole time she walked over to her table. Once she got there, she smiled at Kate and then at Sean and said, "Hey Sean, long time no see," And gave him a big smile. Sean stood up and shook Ginny's hand and smiled back at her. Ginny caught a glimpse of the blonde as he stood up also. Why did he look so familiar? "Ginny," Sean said, "I'd like you to meet my best friend, Draco Malfoy."
