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Thanks for all the reviews guys! They helped it a bunch!! Sorry for the wait but hopefully this one is long enough to make up for it! Chapter 12.......
So he liked the quiet girl? I am quiet. And what did Ginny say she looked like? What was her name? Man, I can't think straight. Hermione said, sitting in her Head Girl room. She looked around at the posters of her favorite American singers and movie stars.
She jumped off her bed and looking in the mirror. Her mother had taken her shopping in Paris for muggle clothes during the summer. The styles were very interesting for muggle teens. She was wearing her favorite khaki skirt with a blue top and robe. She put on some sandals and got a book and went down the stairs. She got comfy on the couch and started to read. She started to doze off when someone knocked on the door. She sat up, straightened her skirt and answered the door.
"Hey Ron. What are you doing here? I thought you had Quidditch practice." Hermione asked, moving to let the guy in.
"I had it yesterday. Do you want to go for a walk?" Ron asked, holding out his arm.
"Sure, let's go." Hermione said, taking his arm.
They walked in silence, making their way outside the castle. They made their way towards the lake and walked toward the edge of the forest before Hermione spoke.
"So what did you want to talk to me about?" Hermione asked, looking at the boy.
"Well, I was wondering, would you like to go to the dance with me?" Ron asked, blushing slightly.
"Ron, I'd like that. Of course I would," she said, smiling at him.
"Thanks, Hermione." Ron said, feeling a little awkward just standing there. "Do you want to go see what Harry's doing up at the castle?"
"Yeah, let's go," she said, taking his hand and making their way up to the castle.
They finally got to the Fat Lady's painting. Ron said the password and they went inside to find Harry. They looked over the common room but did not see the boy. Ron checking the dormitories and still no Harry.
"Maybe he is in the library. When I left he was doing an essay. Maybe he had to look something up." Ron said, shrugging his shoulders.
Hermione nodded and they made their way to the library. A lot of students were there but still no Harry. Lavender was there with Seamus and Hermione couldn't help but ask...
"Um. Ron, when did you break up with Lavender?"
"A week or so after school started." Ron asked, still looking for Harry in the room, not looking Hermione in the eye.
"Well, where do you think Harry is?" Hermione asked, changing on the conversation on the way back to the Gryffindor tower.
"I don't know. It's Sunday, he might have gone up on his broom to practice or something. I'm not sure though." Ron said, shaking his head.
Hermione looked at her watch and saw it was time for dinner. "Well, its dinner time. He'll show up. Don't worry."
"Yeah. Let's go." Ron said, as they walked to the Great Hall.
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"Ginny, I still don't understand the concept." Cory said, looking up at her.
"Well, it's time for dinner so we will start this later. We have to go by the prefect's tower because I need to get Arwen and my bag." Ginny said, picking up her books.
They made their way to the prefect's tower and she said the password (Secrets) and they went inside. She dropped her books on a chair and went to find her kitten. Cory sat down on the couch, waiting for her.
"Arwen, here kitty kitty." Ginny called, searching her room for the kitten. She looked in the corners and under the bed, but no kitten. She went to check in the bathroom, think the cat was being adventurous today but no Arwen. She went back downstairs and Cory helped her look for Arwen in the common room, but to no avail. Ginny went up the Slytherin stairs and to Draco's room and knocked. No one answered. Ginny put her ear up to the door and knocked again. She heard a meow and she kicked and banged on the door.
"What is it? Come on in." came Draco's voice from inside the room.
"It's me, I want Arwen. Have you seen her?" Ginny said, opening the door slowly.
"She's on the bed." Draco replied, his back turned away from her. " I can give her dinner tonight, if that's all right with you."
"Okay, just bring her back. And I'm only letting you take her because she likes you." Ginny said, slamming the door before he could reply.
"Why doesn't she see that it's better this way? Let's go to dinner Arwen." Draco said, scooping the kitten into his pocket.
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"Cory, let's go down to dinner, shall we?" Ginny asked, running down the stairs.
"Where's your cat that you were telling me about?" Cory asked, looking at Ginny.
"Draco is going to feed her. She loves him so I'll let him take her." Ginny explained, making her way towards the door. "Come on, I'm hungry."
"Okay, okay." Cory said, being dragged by Ginny.
Draco waited till they had left to come downstairs. So that must be her date, Cory. American. Well, it's better this way. It has to be. He thought as he made his way towards the Great Hall. "Isn't better this way, Arwen?" he asked the cat, letting her out of his pocket and putting her on his shoulder.
"Meow."
"You don't care, you're just hungry." Draco grinned as he sat down at the table.
His usually seat was just right to be able to watch the Gryffindor table. Mainly Ginny. Why do I even like her? he thought as he feed Arwen some fish.
"Hello Draco. Oh, is this your cat? Aw, it is so cute!" Pansy said, slipping into the chair next to Draco.
"Hello Pansy. No, this is not my cat. Her name is Arwen." Draco said, not looking at the girl.
"Oh, then whose is it?" Pansy asked, looking a little worried.
"No ones. I found it." Draco said, getting aggravated.
"Oh, well I got my dress for the dance." Pansy said. She started to talk about all the things she had gotten for the dance, but Draco just tuned her out and was watching the redheaded Gryffindor laugh and talking with her friends. But something was wrong. Where is Potter? Draco thought, scanning the table. Harry was not there. He just concentrated on feed Arwen and himself, not worrying about The Boy Who Lived.
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"Well, I mean, I didn't know where you were so I couldn't come find you. And then Cory needed help with his homework, so I helped him. Sorry, Brittany." Ginny said, looking across the table at her friend.
"Well, we were in the Gryffindor common room the whole day." Brittany said, in a matter of fact voice.
"Sure you were." Ginny said, giggling at Brittany.
"Where's Harry?" Travis asked, looking around the table.
"We don't know. He disappeared after lunch." Hermione said, looking at Ron.
"He might have gone off with some girl," he said, grinning. "Or maybe not," he added, getting a glare from Hermione.
"We don't know where he is." Hermione explained.
"Maybe he's right behind you." Harry said, sitting beside her.
"Harry! You had us worried. Where were you?" Hermione asked, looking relieved.
"Don't worry about it. I'm here now and I'm hungry." He said, filling his plate.
"Keep your secrets then, Harry Potter. I think it's a good thing to have a secret." Ginny said, laughing.
Draco watched all of this and thought about his so called 'friends'. He picked Arwen up and left the Hall. He went upstairs and down corridors and finally came to the roof. He summoned a blanket and laid down. He let Arwen explore, keeping an eye on the little kitten. He gazed at the stars and soon fell asleep, dreaming of him and a red-haired beauty. When he woke up, he was dazed and he found a note on his shirt. He read it and looked around but saw no one. He grabbed Arwen and hurried to his room as fast as he could to get away from there.
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"Well, I'm going to my room to do homework. I have Potions and Defense Against the Dark Arts tomorrow. See you guys at breakfast." Ginny said, leaving the Great Hall.
She went to her tower and walked inside. Draco should be here. I want to play with Arwen before I start my homework.
"Draco! DRACO!" she yelled up his staircase. No answer. She went up the stairs and knocked. No answer. She knocked again and said, "I'm coming in". She opened the door slowly and no Draco. Where could he be? I saw him leave the Great Hall at dinner. What had he done with my kitty? Ginny thought. She left his room and went up to hers. She changed into pajama pants and a tank top and got her books and pillow and went downstairs to study and wait for the safe return of her kitten. She started her Potion's essay and was nearly done when she heard the door slam. She looked up and saw Draco run in, panting. He collapsed in the couch, still breathing hard after a couple of minutes.
"Is there something wrong?" Ginny asked, getting up to make sure he had Arwen.
"Yes. I mean, no." Draco said, trying to talk, still breathing hard.
"Which one is it, Malfoy? Do you have Arwen?" Ginny asked, looking down at him in the chair.
"Yes. Everything is fine" he said, breathing slowly now. He fished Arwen out of his pocket and handed the kitten to its mother.
"Okay, whatever Malfoy. I'm going to bed. Goodnight." Ginny said, leaving her books and taking Arwen upstairs.
Draco waited till she closed her door before he got the note back out. He read it and re-read and sat up on the couch. He through the note in the fireplace and laid down on the couch and soon fell asleep.
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"Brittany, you should go upstairs and sleep instead of on the couch. You have Potions and DaDa tomorrow. Get some sleep." Cory said, helping Brittany up.
"Okay, I'm going. I'm going." Brittany said, making her way towards the stairs with Cory at her side.
"Goodnight Brittany." Cory said, heading back downstairs.
"Goodnight Cory. Why are you going back downstairs?" Brittany asked from the top of the stairwell.
"I'm writing a letter to my parents. Goodnight now."
"Yeah, goodnight." She said before going into the bedroom she shared with the other girls. She changed clothes and fell into her bed, drifting off to sleep.
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"Pass up your homework and do the work on the board. " Snape said, looking over his Advanced Potions class before sitting at his desk.
They passed up the essays and got out their notes. They copied the work on the board and started making the potion. Ginny sat in the back with Brittany and passed her a note.
'When are we going to Hogsmeade?' Ginny wrote before passing it to Brittany.
'Sometime Thursday with Hermione. Remember?' Brittany wrote before passing it back and stirring up the contents in her cauldron.
'Oh yeah. We have DaDa today. Maybe we'll get to see our mystery teacher today.' Ginny wrote, smiling. She looked up to make sure Snape wasn't near their table. He was sitting at his desk, grading papers with a smug smile on his face.
'Yeah. Maybe. Our potion is done and it's time to go. I'll take it up there.' Brittany wrote before leaving the table with their potion. Ginny packed up her bag, slipped the note into her pant's pocket and waited for Brittany. They left and went to Defense Against the Dark Arts class. They gossiped about who was taking who to the ball and made their way to class.
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Ginny and Brittany sat down in their seats, looking at the board for the class's instructions. The board was clean and all the class started talking at once.
"Ginny, no homework. Our teacher forgot to put up assignments. This is going to be a good class." Brittany said, pointing towards the board.
"Yeah, Brittany." Ginny said, when the door in the back slammed.
"Sorry class. I forgot to write homework up here. The World Cup is over, I can actually teach you guys now. By the way, I'm Professor Wood, your new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Today we are going to talk about boggarts. Turn to page 395 and read the page and copy the notes off the board when you're done. And no homework tonight." Oliver said, smiling at his class.
Everyone did as they were told and class was dismissed ten minutes early. The students filled out of class and Ginny ran up to Professor Wood's desk.
"Oliver! I mean, Professor Wood! Why didn't you tell us that you were the professor?" Ginny said, hugging the man.
"Well, I like surprises. Is it lunch time? I'm hungry. Let's go." Wood said, leading Ginny and Brittany out the door. They went to the Great Hall and Oliver left them to go sit at the Staff Table. They both sat down and ate. They went to changed books and went to their classes for the afternoon.
The rest of the week went by uneventful except Ginny fell down the stairs a couple of times. Thursday came and finally it was time to go get their dress for the dance. Ginny meet Brittany and Hermione in her room and they made their way to Hogsmeade. They found a coffee shop and got a drink and went to the dress shop.
"Do you like this color or this one?" Brittany asked, holding up a blue one and a purple one.
"I like the blue one better. What about you, Hermione?" Ginny asked, looking a dress for herself.
"Yeah, I like the blue one. What about this forest green one? And it's a halter dress. I like it." Hermione said, holding up a beautiful dress.
"Oh, I like the color. Go try it on." Ginny said, ushering Hermione towards the changing room. Hermione went in and come out in the dress. It was perfect for her. "Oh Hermione. You look so good. You have to get it. It's perfect. Ron will love it."
"I like it. What do you think Brittany?" Hermione asked, turning towards the girl.
"It's just right for you, Hermione. You really should get it." Brittany said, paying for the blue gown she had picked out. "Which one are you getting, Ginny?"
"I like this one," she said, holding up a black strapless gown with green lace around it to herself.
"Oh Gin! It's perfect for you! Get it! Now!" Brittany said. "Don't you like it, Hermione?"
"Yea Gin! You should get it. Try it on though first." Hermione said, pointing to the changing room.
"Yea, okay." Ginny said, walking towards it. She changed into the dress and came back out.
"Oh! Gin! Get it now!" Brittany and Hermione squealed.
"Okay. Let me change and I'll get it." Ginny said, going back into the dressing room. She changed clothes and paid for her new gown.
They then went to the mask shop to find a feathery mask to where to the ball. Ginny got a black one with green sequins. Brittany got a baby blue one and Hermione got a green one with black stitching. They went to the Three Broomsticks to meet Travis and Cory. They were there early and got a booth in a corner.
"So do you really think my dress is okay?" Brittany said, sipping her Butterbeer.
"Yes, Brittany. It's a great color for your blonde hair. Don't worry about it. Travis will love it." Ginny said, assuring her friend.
"Travis will love what?" Travis said, walking up to the table with two Butterbeers in his hand. He sat down beside Brittany and Cory sat beside Ginny.
"My dress for the dance, of course." Brittany said, looking at him.
"I bet it's perfect for you." Travis said, sitting besdie her and sliding his arm around her waist.
"Aw, thanks. I hope so," she said, resting her head on his shoulder.
"Brittany, it is perfect. Just don't worry about it." Ginny said, looking at her friend.
"What color dress did you get, Ginny?" Cory asked, turning to look at her.
"I got a black strapless dress with green lace. And Brittany got a blue dress. It's beautiful on her." Ginny said, taking a sip of her drink.
"Sounds nice. Both of them." Travis said. "What color did you get, Hermione?"
"I got a forest green halter dress. I like it a lot." Hermione said, looking at them.
"So, Cory, did Travis show you around Hogsmeade?" Ginny asking, turning back towards him.
"Yeah, we went to the Quidditch shop. I think I might try out for it next year, after I've practiced for the whole summer." Cory explained, looking at Travis.
"Well, I bet Ron will help you over the summer, if you'd want to come back to England early for school." Ginny said, looking at him.
"Yeah, that'd be great. Well I'm finished, do you guys want to go back. You girls could put your dresses in your rooms and then we could go to dinner." Cory said, getting up from the booth.
"Okay, that's a good idea. Let's go." Ginny said, getting her dress bag and her purse.
They made their way up to the castle and the girls went a dropped their bags off at the Gryffindor common room. Ginny and Hermione would pick them up later. They then went down to dinner and talked again about dress and the dance. Ginny picked up her dress from the Gryffindor common room and went up to her tower. She laid her dress out on her chair and went to take a shower.
Knock. Knock.
"Who is it?" Ginny screamed from the shower. "What do you want?"
"Its Brittany. Hurry up and come here." Brittany screamed before going inside Ginny's room to wait.
"Okay. Okay." Ginny said, getting out to the shower. She performed a drying spell on her hair and got dressed. Ginny went out of the bathroom. " Brit, where you be?"
"I'm in your room." Brittany called from her room.
"Oh, okay. What did you want me for?" Ginny said, coming inside her room.
"You took my dress instead of yours and I was going to show Travis and I think you a little bit smaller than me." Brittany said, holding up her blue gown.
"Oh, sorry about that. I guess I was in a hurry for some reason." Ginny said, smiling at her. "I'll go with you to show him. Let me change into some pants first."
"Okay, I'll wait for you downstairs." Brittany replied, before walking out the door.
Ginny changed out of her shorts into some Pj pants. She grabbed some shoes and her robe and went downstairs. "Here I am. Let's go."
"You can show Cory your dress too. It's in my room." Brittany suggested.
"Okay, I will." Ginny said, before walking out the door with Brittany.
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Draco finished dinner in the Great Hall and went to patrol the walls. He walked along the corridors and saw nothing interesting. He made his way back to his Head Boy tower just after Ginny and Brittany had left. He went upstairs to his room, even though it was early. He fell into his bed, letting sleep come over him.
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"And this is Brittany. She is modeling a blue gown with lace and ribbon." Ginny said, as Brittany walked down the stairs to show Travis.
"Oh, I like it. It's perfect for you, my dear." Travis said, helping her down the last step. "Now for you, Gin. Come on now."
"Okay, let me go change." Ginny said, before disappearing into the room. She changed into her gown and fixed her hair with her wand. She reappeared and came down the stairs slowly.
"Oh, Ginny, it looks even better than when you tried it on at the shop." Brittany squealed.
"Ginny, you look amazing." Cory said, walking towards his date. "It looks great on you."
"Thanks, Cory. Travis, do you like it?" Ginny asked, blushing slightly from Cory's comment.
"Yes, it's a perfect dress for you." Travis said, looking over at her.
"Where is Ron and Harry? I wanted to show it to them." Ginny asked, looking around the common room. It was deserted except for a bunch of 4th year boys looking over at Ginny and Brittany in their dresses.
"I think they said something about the library, but it should be closed by now. It's midnight right now." Travis said, looking at his watch.
"Oh, well then I'm going to bed. I'll just grab my clothes and leave. Goodnight guys. Travis, are you coming?" Ginny said, calling from the stairs.
"No, I have to finish some homework with Cory." Travis answered.
"Ok, Goodnight then. See you guys at breakfast." Ginny said, walking towards the door. She had her clothes in her hand and made her way towards her dorm.
She went inside and sat down on the couch, staring into the fireplace. Why don't I just go out with Cory and forget about Draco? Draco won't come back. He's got his Slytherin power back. And if that's what really matters to him then I guess there would be no point to like him or even listen to him. she thought. She got up from her spot, grabbed her clothes and went up the stairs. She changed clothes, laid her dress out and climbed into bed, leaving the door cracked for Arwen.
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Draco got up at around midnight, hearing someone come in the common room. He got up and went to the balcony to see who it was. He looked down and saw Ginny on the couch, in her dress. She's beautiful. That dress is amazing. She's amazing. he thought. Why did I let her go? Power. It runs in my blood. Power over everything. he went back into his chamber and back into bed, finding it hard to fall asleep again.
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"So, Ginny, what are you singing for the talent show?" Brittany asked over breakfast. She buttered some toast, waiting for Ginny to answer her. "Gin, do you even know?"
"Huh? Oh, yea. I know what I'm singing. You'll see tonight. "Ginny said, with a grin. "I don't want to go to lesson's today. I'm too excited about tonight."
"Yeah, I know. At least it's Care of Magical Creatures with Hagrid instead of Potions." Brittany said, standing up. "Come on, let's go on. The faster we go, the faster the day goes by. Right?"
"Right. Okay." Ginny said, standing up. She grabbed a last piece of toast and they went to class.
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"Drakey, do you know what you're going to sing tonight?" Pansy asked, sitting beside him at breakfast.
"No, I don't I'll think of something during class. In fact, I'll go early. See you later, Pansy." Draco said, standing up. He grabbed an apple and left the room, leaving Pansy sitting alone.
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Care of Magical Creatures went well. Hagrid had caught a unicorn mother and they studied and talked about her. Soon it was noon and classes for that day were over. Ginny and Brittany raced up to the Gryffindor common room and got all their stuff needed for the ball and went up to Ginny's room. They laid out all of their stuff they needed on the bed and went downstairs to the common room and rested for a while.
Before they knew it, it was 6 o'clock and it was time to get ready. They ran upstairs and took showers. They re-did their hair and Brittany put her long blonde hair up while Ginny left her hair down, curling parts of it. They did each others make-up and finally got dressed. They fixed their hair after putting their masked on. They put their shoes on and went downstairs to wait for their date.
Knock, Knock.
Ginny got up and answered the door. She let the boys inside and they sat down around the fireplace.
"Well, stand up and let's see you in your masks and with yourself all done up. Both of you." Travis said, gesturing for the girls to get up.
They both stood up and turned around and then sat back down. "So you do like it? Because you better." Ginny said, laughing.
"It's perfect. Both of you are gorgeous." Cory said, looking from one to the other.
"Oh, Gin! I might just steal date." Brittany said, giggling.
"What about me?" Travis said, looking down.
"Aw, I love you, Travis." Brittany said, getting up and sitting on his lap.
"I know. The talent show started in ten minutes. Let's go. You ready to sing, Ginny?" Travis asked, getting up and linking arms with Brittany.
"Yeah, as much as I'll ever be." Ginny said, getting up and taking Cory's arm.
"Well then, let's go." Brittany said, opening the door.
They left the tower and slowly made their way to the Great Hall. With every step, Ginny was getting even more nervous. Brittany noticed this and told her " Ginny, you'll do fine. It's okay. You've got a great voice that a lot of people don't. You'll win for us. Just relax and have fun. That's what it's all about."
"Yeah. Thanks, Brittany." Ginny said, hugging her friend.
They entered the Hall and looked around. It was decorated very little with just banners and ordinary decorations.
"Will all talent show contestants please come up by the stage, please. Thank you." Dumbledore said.
"Well wish me luck. Goodbye for now." Ginny said before heading up to the stage.
"Luck," they all said as she disappeared through the crowd of students.
"Well, now that all of you are here, pick a number from the hat. It will be your number to go on stage." Dumbledore said, passing the hat around. The hat came around to Ginny and she got a number out. Number 2. Great. I'm one of the first. At least I can get it over with and watch everyone else. she thought as she tried to relax. She went to the side of the stage to watch the first person to go on. They sang a song by the Beatles and then it was her turn. She got up on stage and turned towards the audience.
"This song is called 'If I ain't got You' by Alicia Keys." Ginny said to the people out in front of her. The music started and she started to sing.
Some people live for the fortune
Some people live just for the fame
Some people live for the power yeah
Some people live just to play the game
Some people think that the physical things
Define what's within
I've been there before
But that life's a bore
So full of the superficial
Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you
Some people search for a fountain
Promises forever young
Some people need three dozen roses
And that's the only way to prove you love them
And in a world on a silver platter
And wondering what it means
No one to share, no one who truly cares for me
Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you
Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you
If I ain't got you with me baby
Nothing in this whole wide world don't mean a thing
If I ain't got you with me baby.
Ginny's voice faded off and the crowd clapped and yelled for her. She blushed slightly and exited the stage. She found Brittany and Cory and Travis and they all congratulated her.
"Ginny, that was awesome. Nice song, too." Brittany said, hugging her friend.
"I didn't know I had such a talented date." Cory said, waiting for Brittany to let go so he could hug her.
"Yea, it was great, Gin. I'm so proud." Travis said.
"Contestant number 3: Draco Malfoy!" Dumbledore said as Draco went on stage.
"Hello, I'll be singing 'The Remedy' by Jason Mraz.
I saw fireworks from the freeway and behind closed eyes I cannot make them go away
Cause you were born on the Fourth of July, freedom ring Now something on the surface it stings That something on the surface it kind of makes me nervous who says that you deserve this And what kind of God would serve this? We will cure this dirty old disease If you've got the poison I've got the remedy
The remedy is the experience. It is a dangerous liaison I say the comedy is that it's serious. Which is a strange enough new play on words I say the tragedy is how you're gonna spend the rest of your nights with the light on So shine the light on all of your friends because it all amounts to nothing in the end. I won't worry my life away. I won't worry my life away.
I heard two men talking on the radio in a crossfire kind of new reality show Uncovering the ways to plan the next big attack They were counting down the days to stab the brother in the be right back after this The unavoidable kiss, where the minute fresh death breath is sure to outlast his catastrophe Dance with me, because if you've got the poison, I've got the remedy
The remedy is the experience. It is a dangerous liaison I say the comedy is that it's serious. Which is a strange enough new play on words I say the tragedy is how you're gonna spend the rest of your nights with the light on So shine the light on all of your friends because it all amounts to nothing in the end. I won't worry my life away. I won't worry my life away.
When I fall in love I take my time There's no need to hurry when I'm making up my mind You can turn off the sun but I'm still gonna shine and I'll tell you why Because
The remedy is the experience. It is a dangerous liaison I say the comedy is that it's serious. Which is a strange enough new play on words I say the tragedy is how you're gonna spend the rest of your nights with the light on So shine the light on all of your friends because it all amounts to nothing in the end.
He finished and walked off stage, while the students clapped and screamed for him.
"Oh, Drakey, that was so good. I just loved it!" Pansy said, hanging onto his arm.
"Um. Thanks, Pansy." Draco said, looking away from before walking away from her, looking for someone.
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"So... since the talent show is over, the band should start playing, right?" Brittany asked, looking at them.
"Yeah, I guess you are right. They should. Ginny, what band did they get to play?" Travis asked, looking at Ginny.
"Umm.. They are called Magic Mayhem. Hermione heard them and booked them. They should be really good though." Ginny said, looking in the corner where the band was setting up.
"So Ginny, are you excited? You finally get to meet your S.A." Brittany said.
"S.A? What's that?" Cory asked, looking confused.
"S.A. stands for Secret Admirer. Someone keeps sending Ginny love letters and she gets to meet him tonight at the front doors." Brittany explained, looking excited.
"Oh, that should be exciting." Cory said. "The band has started to play. Let's dance," he said, grabbing Ginny by the hand and pulling her to dance with him. They danced for a while and sometimes Travis and Brittany would bump into them and they would swap partners for a song or two. They even bumped into Ron and Hermione, who seemed not notice anyone but themselves. Finally it was midnight and time to announce the winner of the talent show. Ginny made her way towards the stage and was pushed into the guy in front of her.
"Watch what you're doing." Draco growled, turning around to face her.
"Excuse you. You need to keep the line moving, Malfoy." Ginny snapped back, eyes glowing. She got in front of him and went up on stage to stand with everyone else.
"Now, everyone did a great job but only one person could win this award. The judges thought long and hard and have reached a verdict. The winner of this year's talent show is.... Ginny Weasley.
Ginny blushed and went to claim her award. She shook Dumbledore's hand and turned to face the crowd. They yelled and clapped and screamed for her. The band finally started to play their last song and Ginny went to find Brittany.
"Oh, Gin! You won! I'm so proud. You did so good." Brittany said, hugging her friend to death.
"Thanks, Brittany." Ginny said as her friend released her.
"Good job, Weasel. You deserved that award. "Draco said, before disappearing in the crowd.
"Well, you did really well if Malfoy complemented you. If that was a complement." Travis said, looking at her.
"Yeah, I guess. Brittany, take me award. I have to go to the Front Doors to wait for my S.A." Ginny said, handing the award to her friend. " Do I look all right?"
"You look perfect. Right, Cory?" Brittany said, taking the award.
"Yes, simply beautiful, my dear." Cory said, bowing. "Would you care to have one more dance before you go?"
"I think I shall. Thank you, my love." Ginny said, taking his hand. He led her onto the dance floor and they slow danced. Finally Ginny looked at Cory's watch and told him she had to go. She kissed him on the cheek, telling him thanks and disappeared into the crowd of students. She exited the Great Hall and found a mirror in the corridor. She fixed her mask and hair and headed towards the front doors. She sat down in a chair and waited for her secret admirer to come.
About fifteen minutes later, she saw someone coming. She stood up and straightened her dress. She walked up to him, meeting him half way down the hall. He leaned in and kissed her. She pulled off his mask and her hand flew up to her mouth.
"HARRY?"
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So he liked the quiet girl? I am quiet. And what did Ginny say she looked like? What was her name? Man, I can't think straight. Hermione said, sitting in her Head Girl room. She looked around at the posters of her favorite American singers and movie stars.
She jumped off her bed and looking in the mirror. Her mother had taken her shopping in Paris for muggle clothes during the summer. The styles were very interesting for muggle teens. She was wearing her favorite khaki skirt with a blue top and robe. She put on some sandals and got a book and went down the stairs. She got comfy on the couch and started to read. She started to doze off when someone knocked on the door. She sat up, straightened her skirt and answered the door.
"Hey Ron. What are you doing here? I thought you had Quidditch practice." Hermione asked, moving to let the guy in.
"I had it yesterday. Do you want to go for a walk?" Ron asked, holding out his arm.
"Sure, let's go." Hermione said, taking his arm.
They walked in silence, making their way outside the castle. They made their way towards the lake and walked toward the edge of the forest before Hermione spoke.
"So what did you want to talk to me about?" Hermione asked, looking at the boy.
"Well, I was wondering, would you like to go to the dance with me?" Ron asked, blushing slightly.
"Ron, I'd like that. Of course I would," she said, smiling at him.
"Thanks, Hermione." Ron said, feeling a little awkward just standing there. "Do you want to go see what Harry's doing up at the castle?"
"Yeah, let's go," she said, taking his hand and making their way up to the castle.
They finally got to the Fat Lady's painting. Ron said the password and they went inside to find Harry. They looked over the common room but did not see the boy. Ron checking the dormitories and still no Harry.
"Maybe he is in the library. When I left he was doing an essay. Maybe he had to look something up." Ron said, shrugging his shoulders.
Hermione nodded and they made their way to the library. A lot of students were there but still no Harry. Lavender was there with Seamus and Hermione couldn't help but ask...
"Um. Ron, when did you break up with Lavender?"
"A week or so after school started." Ron asked, still looking for Harry in the room, not looking Hermione in the eye.
"Well, where do you think Harry is?" Hermione asked, changing on the conversation on the way back to the Gryffindor tower.
"I don't know. It's Sunday, he might have gone up on his broom to practice or something. I'm not sure though." Ron said, shaking his head.
Hermione looked at her watch and saw it was time for dinner. "Well, its dinner time. He'll show up. Don't worry."
"Yeah. Let's go." Ron said, as they walked to the Great Hall.
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"Ginny, I still don't understand the concept." Cory said, looking up at her.
"Well, it's time for dinner so we will start this later. We have to go by the prefect's tower because I need to get Arwen and my bag." Ginny said, picking up her books.
They made their way to the prefect's tower and she said the password (Secrets) and they went inside. She dropped her books on a chair and went to find her kitten. Cory sat down on the couch, waiting for her.
"Arwen, here kitty kitty." Ginny called, searching her room for the kitten. She looked in the corners and under the bed, but no kitten. She went to check in the bathroom, think the cat was being adventurous today but no Arwen. She went back downstairs and Cory helped her look for Arwen in the common room, but to no avail. Ginny went up the Slytherin stairs and to Draco's room and knocked. No one answered. Ginny put her ear up to the door and knocked again. She heard a meow and she kicked and banged on the door.
"What is it? Come on in." came Draco's voice from inside the room.
"It's me, I want Arwen. Have you seen her?" Ginny said, opening the door slowly.
"She's on the bed." Draco replied, his back turned away from her. " I can give her dinner tonight, if that's all right with you."
"Okay, just bring her back. And I'm only letting you take her because she likes you." Ginny said, slamming the door before he could reply.
"Why doesn't she see that it's better this way? Let's go to dinner Arwen." Draco said, scooping the kitten into his pocket.
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"Cory, let's go down to dinner, shall we?" Ginny asked, running down the stairs.
"Where's your cat that you were telling me about?" Cory asked, looking at Ginny.
"Draco is going to feed her. She loves him so I'll let him take her." Ginny explained, making her way towards the door. "Come on, I'm hungry."
"Okay, okay." Cory said, being dragged by Ginny.
Draco waited till they had left to come downstairs. So that must be her date, Cory. American. Well, it's better this way. It has to be. He thought as he made his way towards the Great Hall. "Isn't better this way, Arwen?" he asked the cat, letting her out of his pocket and putting her on his shoulder.
"Meow."
"You don't care, you're just hungry." Draco grinned as he sat down at the table.
His usually seat was just right to be able to watch the Gryffindor table. Mainly Ginny. Why do I even like her? he thought as he feed Arwen some fish.
"Hello Draco. Oh, is this your cat? Aw, it is so cute!" Pansy said, slipping into the chair next to Draco.
"Hello Pansy. No, this is not my cat. Her name is Arwen." Draco said, not looking at the girl.
"Oh, then whose is it?" Pansy asked, looking a little worried.
"No ones. I found it." Draco said, getting aggravated.
"Oh, well I got my dress for the dance." Pansy said. She started to talk about all the things she had gotten for the dance, but Draco just tuned her out and was watching the redheaded Gryffindor laugh and talking with her friends. But something was wrong. Where is Potter? Draco thought, scanning the table. Harry was not there. He just concentrated on feed Arwen and himself, not worrying about The Boy Who Lived.
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"Well, I mean, I didn't know where you were so I couldn't come find you. And then Cory needed help with his homework, so I helped him. Sorry, Brittany." Ginny said, looking across the table at her friend.
"Well, we were in the Gryffindor common room the whole day." Brittany said, in a matter of fact voice.
"Sure you were." Ginny said, giggling at Brittany.
"Where's Harry?" Travis asked, looking around the table.
"We don't know. He disappeared after lunch." Hermione said, looking at Ron.
"He might have gone off with some girl," he said, grinning. "Or maybe not," he added, getting a glare from Hermione.
"We don't know where he is." Hermione explained.
"Maybe he's right behind you." Harry said, sitting beside her.
"Harry! You had us worried. Where were you?" Hermione asked, looking relieved.
"Don't worry about it. I'm here now and I'm hungry." He said, filling his plate.
"Keep your secrets then, Harry Potter. I think it's a good thing to have a secret." Ginny said, laughing.
Draco watched all of this and thought about his so called 'friends'. He picked Arwen up and left the Hall. He went upstairs and down corridors and finally came to the roof. He summoned a blanket and laid down. He let Arwen explore, keeping an eye on the little kitten. He gazed at the stars and soon fell asleep, dreaming of him and a red-haired beauty. When he woke up, he was dazed and he found a note on his shirt. He read it and looked around but saw no one. He grabbed Arwen and hurried to his room as fast as he could to get away from there.
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"Well, I'm going to my room to do homework. I have Potions and Defense Against the Dark Arts tomorrow. See you guys at breakfast." Ginny said, leaving the Great Hall.
She went to her tower and walked inside. Draco should be here. I want to play with Arwen before I start my homework.
"Draco! DRACO!" she yelled up his staircase. No answer. She went up the stairs and knocked. No answer. She knocked again and said, "I'm coming in". She opened the door slowly and no Draco. Where could he be? I saw him leave the Great Hall at dinner. What had he done with my kitty? Ginny thought. She left his room and went up to hers. She changed into pajama pants and a tank top and got her books and pillow and went downstairs to study and wait for the safe return of her kitten. She started her Potion's essay and was nearly done when she heard the door slam. She looked up and saw Draco run in, panting. He collapsed in the couch, still breathing hard after a couple of minutes.
"Is there something wrong?" Ginny asked, getting up to make sure he had Arwen.
"Yes. I mean, no." Draco said, trying to talk, still breathing hard.
"Which one is it, Malfoy? Do you have Arwen?" Ginny asked, looking down at him in the chair.
"Yes. Everything is fine" he said, breathing slowly now. He fished Arwen out of his pocket and handed the kitten to its mother.
"Okay, whatever Malfoy. I'm going to bed. Goodnight." Ginny said, leaving her books and taking Arwen upstairs.
Draco waited till she closed her door before he got the note back out. He read it and re-read and sat up on the couch. He through the note in the fireplace and laid down on the couch and soon fell asleep.
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"Brittany, you should go upstairs and sleep instead of on the couch. You have Potions and DaDa tomorrow. Get some sleep." Cory said, helping Brittany up.
"Okay, I'm going. I'm going." Brittany said, making her way towards the stairs with Cory at her side.
"Goodnight Brittany." Cory said, heading back downstairs.
"Goodnight Cory. Why are you going back downstairs?" Brittany asked from the top of the stairwell.
"I'm writing a letter to my parents. Goodnight now."
"Yeah, goodnight." She said before going into the bedroom she shared with the other girls. She changed clothes and fell into her bed, drifting off to sleep.
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"Pass up your homework and do the work on the board. " Snape said, looking over his Advanced Potions class before sitting at his desk.
They passed up the essays and got out their notes. They copied the work on the board and started making the potion. Ginny sat in the back with Brittany and passed her a note.
'When are we going to Hogsmeade?' Ginny wrote before passing it to Brittany.
'Sometime Thursday with Hermione. Remember?' Brittany wrote before passing it back and stirring up the contents in her cauldron.
'Oh yeah. We have DaDa today. Maybe we'll get to see our mystery teacher today.' Ginny wrote, smiling. She looked up to make sure Snape wasn't near their table. He was sitting at his desk, grading papers with a smug smile on his face.
'Yeah. Maybe. Our potion is done and it's time to go. I'll take it up there.' Brittany wrote before leaving the table with their potion. Ginny packed up her bag, slipped the note into her pant's pocket and waited for Brittany. They left and went to Defense Against the Dark Arts class. They gossiped about who was taking who to the ball and made their way to class.
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Ginny and Brittany sat down in their seats, looking at the board for the class's instructions. The board was clean and all the class started talking at once.
"Ginny, no homework. Our teacher forgot to put up assignments. This is going to be a good class." Brittany said, pointing towards the board.
"Yeah, Brittany." Ginny said, when the door in the back slammed.
"Sorry class. I forgot to write homework up here. The World Cup is over, I can actually teach you guys now. By the way, I'm Professor Wood, your new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Today we are going to talk about boggarts. Turn to page 395 and read the page and copy the notes off the board when you're done. And no homework tonight." Oliver said, smiling at his class.
Everyone did as they were told and class was dismissed ten minutes early. The students filled out of class and Ginny ran up to Professor Wood's desk.
"Oliver! I mean, Professor Wood! Why didn't you tell us that you were the professor?" Ginny said, hugging the man.
"Well, I like surprises. Is it lunch time? I'm hungry. Let's go." Wood said, leading Ginny and Brittany out the door. They went to the Great Hall and Oliver left them to go sit at the Staff Table. They both sat down and ate. They went to changed books and went to their classes for the afternoon.
The rest of the week went by uneventful except Ginny fell down the stairs a couple of times. Thursday came and finally it was time to go get their dress for the dance. Ginny meet Brittany and Hermione in her room and they made their way to Hogsmeade. They found a coffee shop and got a drink and went to the dress shop.
"Do you like this color or this one?" Brittany asked, holding up a blue one and a purple one.
"I like the blue one better. What about you, Hermione?" Ginny asked, looking a dress for herself.
"Yeah, I like the blue one. What about this forest green one? And it's a halter dress. I like it." Hermione said, holding up a beautiful dress.
"Oh, I like the color. Go try it on." Ginny said, ushering Hermione towards the changing room. Hermione went in and come out in the dress. It was perfect for her. "Oh Hermione. You look so good. You have to get it. It's perfect. Ron will love it."
"I like it. What do you think Brittany?" Hermione asked, turning towards the girl.
"It's just right for you, Hermione. You really should get it." Brittany said, paying for the blue gown she had picked out. "Which one are you getting, Ginny?"
"I like this one," she said, holding up a black strapless gown with green lace around it to herself.
"Oh Gin! It's perfect for you! Get it! Now!" Brittany said. "Don't you like it, Hermione?"
"Yea Gin! You should get it. Try it on though first." Hermione said, pointing to the changing room.
"Yea, okay." Ginny said, walking towards it. She changed into the dress and came back out.
"Oh! Gin! Get it now!" Brittany and Hermione squealed.
"Okay. Let me change and I'll get it." Ginny said, going back into the dressing room. She changed clothes and paid for her new gown.
They then went to the mask shop to find a feathery mask to where to the ball. Ginny got a black one with green sequins. Brittany got a baby blue one and Hermione got a green one with black stitching. They went to the Three Broomsticks to meet Travis and Cory. They were there early and got a booth in a corner.
"So do you really think my dress is okay?" Brittany said, sipping her Butterbeer.
"Yes, Brittany. It's a great color for your blonde hair. Don't worry about it. Travis will love it." Ginny said, assuring her friend.
"Travis will love what?" Travis said, walking up to the table with two Butterbeers in his hand. He sat down beside Brittany and Cory sat beside Ginny.
"My dress for the dance, of course." Brittany said, looking at him.
"I bet it's perfect for you." Travis said, sitting besdie her and sliding his arm around her waist.
"Aw, thanks. I hope so," she said, resting her head on his shoulder.
"Brittany, it is perfect. Just don't worry about it." Ginny said, looking at her friend.
"What color dress did you get, Ginny?" Cory asked, turning to look at her.
"I got a black strapless dress with green lace. And Brittany got a blue dress. It's beautiful on her." Ginny said, taking a sip of her drink.
"Sounds nice. Both of them." Travis said. "What color did you get, Hermione?"
"I got a forest green halter dress. I like it a lot." Hermione said, looking at them.
"So, Cory, did Travis show you around Hogsmeade?" Ginny asking, turning back towards him.
"Yeah, we went to the Quidditch shop. I think I might try out for it next year, after I've practiced for the whole summer." Cory explained, looking at Travis.
"Well, I bet Ron will help you over the summer, if you'd want to come back to England early for school." Ginny said, looking at him.
"Yeah, that'd be great. Well I'm finished, do you guys want to go back. You girls could put your dresses in your rooms and then we could go to dinner." Cory said, getting up from the booth.
"Okay, that's a good idea. Let's go." Ginny said, getting her dress bag and her purse.
They made their way up to the castle and the girls went a dropped their bags off at the Gryffindor common room. Ginny and Hermione would pick them up later. They then went down to dinner and talked again about dress and the dance. Ginny picked up her dress from the Gryffindor common room and went up to her tower. She laid her dress out on her chair and went to take a shower.
Knock. Knock.
"Who is it?" Ginny screamed from the shower. "What do you want?"
"Its Brittany. Hurry up and come here." Brittany screamed before going inside Ginny's room to wait.
"Okay. Okay." Ginny said, getting out to the shower. She performed a drying spell on her hair and got dressed. Ginny went out of the bathroom. " Brit, where you be?"
"I'm in your room." Brittany called from her room.
"Oh, okay. What did you want me for?" Ginny said, coming inside her room.
"You took my dress instead of yours and I was going to show Travis and I think you a little bit smaller than me." Brittany said, holding up her blue gown.
"Oh, sorry about that. I guess I was in a hurry for some reason." Ginny said, smiling at her. "I'll go with you to show him. Let me change into some pants first."
"Okay, I'll wait for you downstairs." Brittany replied, before walking out the door.
Ginny changed out of her shorts into some Pj pants. She grabbed some shoes and her robe and went downstairs. "Here I am. Let's go."
"You can show Cory your dress too. It's in my room." Brittany suggested.
"Okay, I will." Ginny said, before walking out the door with Brittany.
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Draco finished dinner in the Great Hall and went to patrol the walls. He walked along the corridors and saw nothing interesting. He made his way back to his Head Boy tower just after Ginny and Brittany had left. He went upstairs to his room, even though it was early. He fell into his bed, letting sleep come over him.
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"And this is Brittany. She is modeling a blue gown with lace and ribbon." Ginny said, as Brittany walked down the stairs to show Travis.
"Oh, I like it. It's perfect for you, my dear." Travis said, helping her down the last step. "Now for you, Gin. Come on now."
"Okay, let me go change." Ginny said, before disappearing into the room. She changed into her gown and fixed her hair with her wand. She reappeared and came down the stairs slowly.
"Oh, Ginny, it looks even better than when you tried it on at the shop." Brittany squealed.
"Ginny, you look amazing." Cory said, walking towards his date. "It looks great on you."
"Thanks, Cory. Travis, do you like it?" Ginny asked, blushing slightly from Cory's comment.
"Yes, it's a perfect dress for you." Travis said, looking over at her.
"Where is Ron and Harry? I wanted to show it to them." Ginny asked, looking around the common room. It was deserted except for a bunch of 4th year boys looking over at Ginny and Brittany in their dresses.
"I think they said something about the library, but it should be closed by now. It's midnight right now." Travis said, looking at his watch.
"Oh, well then I'm going to bed. I'll just grab my clothes and leave. Goodnight guys. Travis, are you coming?" Ginny said, calling from the stairs.
"No, I have to finish some homework with Cory." Travis answered.
"Ok, Goodnight then. See you guys at breakfast." Ginny said, walking towards the door. She had her clothes in her hand and made her way towards her dorm.
She went inside and sat down on the couch, staring into the fireplace. Why don't I just go out with Cory and forget about Draco? Draco won't come back. He's got his Slytherin power back. And if that's what really matters to him then I guess there would be no point to like him or even listen to him. she thought. She got up from her spot, grabbed her clothes and went up the stairs. She changed clothes, laid her dress out and climbed into bed, leaving the door cracked for Arwen.
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Draco got up at around midnight, hearing someone come in the common room. He got up and went to the balcony to see who it was. He looked down and saw Ginny on the couch, in her dress. She's beautiful. That dress is amazing. She's amazing. he thought. Why did I let her go? Power. It runs in my blood. Power over everything. he went back into his chamber and back into bed, finding it hard to fall asleep again.
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"So, Ginny, what are you singing for the talent show?" Brittany asked over breakfast. She buttered some toast, waiting for Ginny to answer her. "Gin, do you even know?"
"Huh? Oh, yea. I know what I'm singing. You'll see tonight. "Ginny said, with a grin. "I don't want to go to lesson's today. I'm too excited about tonight."
"Yeah, I know. At least it's Care of Magical Creatures with Hagrid instead of Potions." Brittany said, standing up. "Come on, let's go on. The faster we go, the faster the day goes by. Right?"
"Right. Okay." Ginny said, standing up. She grabbed a last piece of toast and they went to class.
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"Drakey, do you know what you're going to sing tonight?" Pansy asked, sitting beside him at breakfast.
"No, I don't I'll think of something during class. In fact, I'll go early. See you later, Pansy." Draco said, standing up. He grabbed an apple and left the room, leaving Pansy sitting alone.
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Care of Magical Creatures went well. Hagrid had caught a unicorn mother and they studied and talked about her. Soon it was noon and classes for that day were over. Ginny and Brittany raced up to the Gryffindor common room and got all their stuff needed for the ball and went up to Ginny's room. They laid out all of their stuff they needed on the bed and went downstairs to the common room and rested for a while.
Before they knew it, it was 6 o'clock and it was time to get ready. They ran upstairs and took showers. They re-did their hair and Brittany put her long blonde hair up while Ginny left her hair down, curling parts of it. They did each others make-up and finally got dressed. They fixed their hair after putting their masked on. They put their shoes on and went downstairs to wait for their date.
Knock, Knock.
Ginny got up and answered the door. She let the boys inside and they sat down around the fireplace.
"Well, stand up and let's see you in your masks and with yourself all done up. Both of you." Travis said, gesturing for the girls to get up.
They both stood up and turned around and then sat back down. "So you do like it? Because you better." Ginny said, laughing.
"It's perfect. Both of you are gorgeous." Cory said, looking from one to the other.
"Oh, Gin! I might just steal date." Brittany said, giggling.
"What about me?" Travis said, looking down.
"Aw, I love you, Travis." Brittany said, getting up and sitting on his lap.
"I know. The talent show started in ten minutes. Let's go. You ready to sing, Ginny?" Travis asked, getting up and linking arms with Brittany.
"Yeah, as much as I'll ever be." Ginny said, getting up and taking Cory's arm.
"Well then, let's go." Brittany said, opening the door.
They left the tower and slowly made their way to the Great Hall. With every step, Ginny was getting even more nervous. Brittany noticed this and told her " Ginny, you'll do fine. It's okay. You've got a great voice that a lot of people don't. You'll win for us. Just relax and have fun. That's what it's all about."
"Yeah. Thanks, Brittany." Ginny said, hugging her friend.
They entered the Hall and looked around. It was decorated very little with just banners and ordinary decorations.
"Will all talent show contestants please come up by the stage, please. Thank you." Dumbledore said.
"Well wish me luck. Goodbye for now." Ginny said before heading up to the stage.
"Luck," they all said as she disappeared through the crowd of students.
"Well, now that all of you are here, pick a number from the hat. It will be your number to go on stage." Dumbledore said, passing the hat around. The hat came around to Ginny and she got a number out. Number 2. Great. I'm one of the first. At least I can get it over with and watch everyone else. she thought as she tried to relax. She went to the side of the stage to watch the first person to go on. They sang a song by the Beatles and then it was her turn. She got up on stage and turned towards the audience.
"This song is called 'If I ain't got You' by Alicia Keys." Ginny said to the people out in front of her. The music started and she started to sing.
Some people live for the fortune
Some people live just for the fame
Some people live for the power yeah
Some people live just to play the game
Some people think that the physical things
Define what's within
I've been there before
But that life's a bore
So full of the superficial
Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you
Some people search for a fountain
Promises forever young
Some people need three dozen roses
And that's the only way to prove you love them
And in a world on a silver platter
And wondering what it means
No one to share, no one who truly cares for me
Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you
Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you
If I ain't got you with me baby
Nothing in this whole wide world don't mean a thing
If I ain't got you with me baby.
Ginny's voice faded off and the crowd clapped and yelled for her. She blushed slightly and exited the stage. She found Brittany and Cory and Travis and they all congratulated her.
"Ginny, that was awesome. Nice song, too." Brittany said, hugging her friend.
"I didn't know I had such a talented date." Cory said, waiting for Brittany to let go so he could hug her.
"Yea, it was great, Gin. I'm so proud." Travis said.
"Contestant number 3: Draco Malfoy!" Dumbledore said as Draco went on stage.
"Hello, I'll be singing 'The Remedy' by Jason Mraz.
I saw fireworks from the freeway and behind closed eyes I cannot make them go away
Cause you were born on the Fourth of July, freedom ring Now something on the surface it stings That something on the surface it kind of makes me nervous who says that you deserve this And what kind of God would serve this? We will cure this dirty old disease If you've got the poison I've got the remedy
The remedy is the experience. It is a dangerous liaison I say the comedy is that it's serious. Which is a strange enough new play on words I say the tragedy is how you're gonna spend the rest of your nights with the light on So shine the light on all of your friends because it all amounts to nothing in the end. I won't worry my life away. I won't worry my life away.
I heard two men talking on the radio in a crossfire kind of new reality show Uncovering the ways to plan the next big attack They were counting down the days to stab the brother in the be right back after this The unavoidable kiss, where the minute fresh death breath is sure to outlast his catastrophe Dance with me, because if you've got the poison, I've got the remedy
The remedy is the experience. It is a dangerous liaison I say the comedy is that it's serious. Which is a strange enough new play on words I say the tragedy is how you're gonna spend the rest of your nights with the light on So shine the light on all of your friends because it all amounts to nothing in the end. I won't worry my life away. I won't worry my life away.
When I fall in love I take my time There's no need to hurry when I'm making up my mind You can turn off the sun but I'm still gonna shine and I'll tell you why Because
The remedy is the experience. It is a dangerous liaison I say the comedy is that it's serious. Which is a strange enough new play on words I say the tragedy is how you're gonna spend the rest of your nights with the light on So shine the light on all of your friends because it all amounts to nothing in the end.
He finished and walked off stage, while the students clapped and screamed for him.
"Oh, Drakey, that was so good. I just loved it!" Pansy said, hanging onto his arm.
"Um. Thanks, Pansy." Draco said, looking away from before walking away from her, looking for someone.
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"So... since the talent show is over, the band should start playing, right?" Brittany asked, looking at them.
"Yeah, I guess you are right. They should. Ginny, what band did they get to play?" Travis asked, looking at Ginny.
"Umm.. They are called Magic Mayhem. Hermione heard them and booked them. They should be really good though." Ginny said, looking in the corner where the band was setting up.
"So Ginny, are you excited? You finally get to meet your S.A." Brittany said.
"S.A? What's that?" Cory asked, looking confused.
"S.A. stands for Secret Admirer. Someone keeps sending Ginny love letters and she gets to meet him tonight at the front doors." Brittany explained, looking excited.
"Oh, that should be exciting." Cory said. "The band has started to play. Let's dance," he said, grabbing Ginny by the hand and pulling her to dance with him. They danced for a while and sometimes Travis and Brittany would bump into them and they would swap partners for a song or two. They even bumped into Ron and Hermione, who seemed not notice anyone but themselves. Finally it was midnight and time to announce the winner of the talent show. Ginny made her way towards the stage and was pushed into the guy in front of her.
"Watch what you're doing." Draco growled, turning around to face her.
"Excuse you. You need to keep the line moving, Malfoy." Ginny snapped back, eyes glowing. She got in front of him and went up on stage to stand with everyone else.
"Now, everyone did a great job but only one person could win this award. The judges thought long and hard and have reached a verdict. The winner of this year's talent show is.... Ginny Weasley.
Ginny blushed and went to claim her award. She shook Dumbledore's hand and turned to face the crowd. They yelled and clapped and screamed for her. The band finally started to play their last song and Ginny went to find Brittany.
"Oh, Gin! You won! I'm so proud. You did so good." Brittany said, hugging her friend to death.
"Thanks, Brittany." Ginny said as her friend released her.
"Good job, Weasel. You deserved that award. "Draco said, before disappearing in the crowd.
"Well, you did really well if Malfoy complemented you. If that was a complement." Travis said, looking at her.
"Yeah, I guess. Brittany, take me award. I have to go to the Front Doors to wait for my S.A." Ginny said, handing the award to her friend. " Do I look all right?"
"You look perfect. Right, Cory?" Brittany said, taking the award.
"Yes, simply beautiful, my dear." Cory said, bowing. "Would you care to have one more dance before you go?"
"I think I shall. Thank you, my love." Ginny said, taking his hand. He led her onto the dance floor and they slow danced. Finally Ginny looked at Cory's watch and told him she had to go. She kissed him on the cheek, telling him thanks and disappeared into the crowd of students. She exited the Great Hall and found a mirror in the corridor. She fixed her mask and hair and headed towards the front doors. She sat down in a chair and waited for her secret admirer to come.
About fifteen minutes later, she saw someone coming. She stood up and straightened her dress. She walked up to him, meeting him half way down the hall. He leaned in and kissed her. She pulled off his mask and her hand flew up to her mouth.
"HARRY?"
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