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A/N: Hey –this is chapter 6—hope yall like it! Please review—
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The Shadow
Chapter 6
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There they go. They are always together. I mean, no one knew they were friends until this year. Did Ginny hide them? I mean what it the deal? Well they are so close it makes me sick. I mean, Ginny is getting a lot of unknown attention from a lot of guys that she doesn't even notice that they're there. And why? All because she grew up during the summer. I worked hard over the summer and no one even notices. I mean I get new clothes and she still looks better in her hand-me-downs. Gah! I hate her! Hermione thought as she watched them walk out of the Hall. But she wasn't the only one pissed.
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She doesn't even notice me. How can she not with me being who I am. Gosh! What is my problem? I should have been nicer to her. I knew it! and with that he got up and followed them out of the Great Hall.
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"Well Harry I don't know. Ginny just grew up over the summer and I didn't even notice. She is just too darn quiet." Ron said, looking up at Harry. "She didn't get any letters or anything. That I know of anyhow."
"Well she obviously doesn't notice the stares from the all guys she gets. I mean she did grow up," Harry said. "I barely saw her while I was at the Burrow. She never came out of her room."
"What do you think, Hermione?....... Hermione? Anybody in there." Ron asked, poking Hermione in the head.
"Stop, Ron! What were you guys saying?" she asked, looking at both of them.
"Never mind, Hermione. Go back to Dream Land." Ron said.
"Well I'm tired and I have a Potions essay due Monday and a Charms test on Tuesday. I'm going to the common room. Catch you later." Harry said, standing up and getting his bag. "Bye." And with that, he left.
"I've got to go to the library. See ya later, Ron." Hermione said, following Harry.
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"Harry, wait. I have to talk to you." Hermione yelled, running to catch up with him.
"Yes, Hermione?" Harry asked, turning to look at her.
"Let's take a walk." Hermione said, holding out her arm. Harry took it and they went outside.
"What did you want to talk about, Hermione?" he asked, looking down to face her.
"Um.. Harry, I don't know how to say this. I.... I mean. I ..... I love you. Ever since last summer. I tried to impress you but you still liked Cho. And I tried again but it seems to have failed again." Hermione said, looking down at her feet.
"Hermione, I don't know what to say. I mean, at the beginning of the year I thought I liked you but.... I mean I do love you.... But not like that. I'm sorry." Harry said. "I don't like Cho anymore though. I'm just so sorry. We can still be friends, can't we?" Ron is going to be crushed. He liked her, maybe even loved her. Why do I have to be the famous Harry Potter?
"Yea... we can still be friends. I just had to tell you. I'm sorry too." She said, looking up at him. "Let's got find Ron, ok?"
"Ok." They stood up and went up to the castle.
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"Come on, Brittany. Go get your stuff. I don't want to go to the Gryffindor common room with them in there." Ginny said, looking up at her friend.
"Whatever, Ginny. Travis, would you please escort me to the other common room?" Brittany said, looking hopeful at him.
"You never did trust a lot of people here did you? Ok, I'm coming. Be right back, Gin." Travis said, led Brittany out the door.
"How long do you think it will take them to get back?" Draco said, moving out of the shadows.
"God Draco! Scare a person, why don't ya?" Ginny said, with a startled look on her face. "Umm it will take them at least an hour. Maybe more."
"Yea... so what homework are you doing?" he asked, coming to sit with her.
"Potions essay. And I wish I wasn't on bad terms with Hermione because I don't understand any of it." Ginny said, looking hopelessly at him.
"Well I can help. What is it about?" he asked, looking over at her paper.
"Veritaserum. One roll of parchment." Ginny said, sighing.
"Well do you have a book for it?" he asked, looking at the table. " Ah. Here it is. Well just copy it down using different words. That's really all you can do. Ok?"
"Well that's what I usually do but Snape got kinda got suspicious with my last essay."
"Well just do your best then. Wow. Did that sound as cheesy as it sounded in my head?" he asked her, grinning.
"Why yes, my dear sir. It did." She answered, giggling.
"Ooh! Giggling. Are you, by any chance, ticklish?"
"Umm.... No! Draco... Don't you dare! DRACO! NO!" she yelled, trying to run away from the blonde seeker. "I said no! Ah! No"
"Gottcha!" he said as he tickled her on the couch. She laughed and he joined in.
An hour later, they had pillows flying and were in a full out war. Ginny found out that Draco was also ticklish so she got away from him with ease. They were out of breath when they called it truce. They both collapsed on the couch, still laughing.
"Well that was fun. Don't you think so, my dear?" Ginny asked, giggling.
"Yes, madam. It twas." He said, grinning like mad.
"What is your problem?" she asked, looking at him.
He pouched on her tickling her like mad. She tried to stop him but he had her pinned down.
"What..... hah...about the ....ahh STOP....... Truce?!?" she yelled, trying to breath. She fell off the couch. "Can't ......BREATH! STOP....."
He stopped and just admired her. "Sorry, Gin. Couldn't help it." he said, helping her up. She grabbed his arm and pinned him down on the couch.
"Now it's your turn! "Ginny screamed, looking down at him.
"Gin! Stop......ok... STOP IT! No more.... I swear! NO MORE!" Draco screamed, tears forming in his eyes.
"Promise?"
"Promise"
"Ok. Sorry if you couldn't breathe but you did it to me." Ginny said, smiling sweetly at him. She got off him and tried to get off the couch but the stupid rug was to slippery so she fell back on top of him. "Oof!..... Hmm.. comfy!"
"Gin... Umm... Gin? You can't be asleep already!" Draco said. He finally heard a light snore and got cozy. Hmm I like her, but i need a plan for her to like me. He positioned her a little better and with those thoughts he drifted off to sleep, Ginny in his arms.
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Hey guys! I had lots of fun writing this chapter and I hope you like it! I love tickle wars and pillow fights! Heh! And Draco and Ginny are so cute! Well please review if you have questions or have an idea because I am running short! I saw the PoA yesterday! It was awesome! So much darker!
CoolMilena: hey! I hope ya liked this one! If u have any ideas or anything tell me! Thanks and review again!
Punk up the Volume: yes Draco is being a sleepy-head—but he has got to look fine anyways... Ron and Ginny will have a big fight soon.... I hope! And her S.A. well I got to think about that for a while—but I'll try not to keep you hanging for very long! Well maybe... grins evilly
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A/N: Hope yall like it! I had fun writing it! Review again! I think I have already said all this... hmm... anywayz thanks guys for reviewing!