Okay Guys , I have to apologize to my loyal readers. I took much to long to get this chapter out. I'm just starting a new job so I'm not going to be writing very much , but expect to see a new one hopefull once every week. I'm so sorry guys.
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Er,MonkeyBurner of Cookies : This one is quite easy have no fear.
TarynMalfoy88: Well I'm sprry you had to wait so long;(
Ginevra Malfoy: Thanks so much for the compliments, I hope the other chapters are as good and as long as the last one. Omigod, I should call it that Ginny and the Potions Factory lol.
Lirie. Haliwell : Thanks , I added in the name of smirk because one of my reviwerers always enjoy his smirk so much.
Angel Blak1 : You don't think I'd make it that easy do you.
Numbly Breaking : I don't think I can post it on there , They only accept stories where no one contradicts the Hr/ H pairing , my story will contradict it. :( I tried sending it
Kerichi : I love the princess bride, besides it fit so perfeclty there.
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Dracoluvr2009 : Yes.. she starts getting over him soon....v ery soon
Ashen : Yes I too wished someone remotely cared about me :P
Shima and Tempis : Thanks , tell me if I suddenly veer off track on the character department though:)
Alec Depp : Read on to find out :)
Angelbear : The obseession shall end soon ... soon.
Dweeb : Potions and healing are very closely intertwined. You can't have one without the other. Healing involves special balms , and pastes and potions so its not that far of a stretch. Yes she is a spiteful girl isnt she ;)
Dreamergurl : For certain I can safely say that there are ten chapters left and 5 fairytales to go.
lucugirl07 : yeppers
GinevraXMalfoy : I was too, but I don't think Ginny would let herself be so easily kissed by Draco.
HPFreakout : Oh ok.. sigh... but If you ever do feel free to give constuctive critism.
The legend Keeper: Guess you will have to guess.
Dragonfly : I would be too :)
Cat : Well that should be at least a it flattering :)
sadly I have no plans to include either the little mermaid or pinocchio. :( you scared me with that GO POTTER stuff. :)
Chicken ) : Yes , I loved that line too, I honestly didn't no what to write and I think Harry is rather dim with girls so I wrote what Ginny would want to hear. Of course she likes Malfoy.... or does she . ;)
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Hawaikel : Wow , so many reviews . Kepp em comeing , I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. I thought Draco needed a ponytail , makes him look like a mini version of his father.
tulzdavampirelsayer : LOL . Review pills never cause that kind of reaction, allthough they do make me smile.
AnitaBlake/Buffy Fan : Ya , me too.
Cf : Poor Draco ... Poor Ginny she just got kissed by horrible Harry.
Sunnydaze : Thank you for the encouragement. I hope my other stories will live up to this one.
Odette : Neither do I , but he has to be in it.
Nails Painted Black : I'm sorry , but not for a little while at lease.. I 'll give you a hint. Ginny won't know she is being kissed by Malfoy .
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Ch. 16 The Raging Quiet
Draco Malfoy was not silent by nature, nor was he meek by any stretch. He had always been opinionated and unafraid to speak his mind on any matter. It was a trait his father disapproved of , but then father disapproved of everything. To hold his tongue and bite his words had never come naturally to him. Only when it was extremely advantageous to do so at that moment.
This was one of those moments. When he saw Ginny dead all his previous anger had dissipated and left behind a string of unsaid apologies and words. It had been a miracle that Potter had saved her, he still couldn't believe a kiss from the green eyes pillock was all it took. Apparently to Ginny that was all that mattered.
When they had arrived back at the library Ginny propped herself in the velvet chair , her eyes shining. One would never have guessed her life had been in mortal peril only moments before. Draco couldn't bear to look at her but he kept sneaking glances at her through the corner of his eye.
"What ." she said . Noticing the attention he was giving her.
Draco Malfoy looked wide-eyed at her almost afraid to hear her speak. "You died." he said softly.
"I did... but Harry saved me." She said looking very contemplative.
Draco turned away , clearly disgusted at her meekness towards Potter. Where was the strong girl that liked to belittle him? Where was she? Mooning over St. Potter. That girl wasn't her , it was as if Potter had cast a confining jinx to rein in this girls temper. It was disgusting how one moment she could have a vivacious personality then the next, after having contact with Potter it would leave just as quickly as it came.
He was like a large tree that would never allow a small flower to grow, as it was always in its shadow, just as Ginny was.
But what was he thinking, he couldn't be having feelings for the Weasel , even if they were lukewarm at best.
A Malfoy... can ...never... care... for... a Weasley. Let Potter have her. I don't care in the least.
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One would think that after just having passed and live to tell the tale Ginny would be a bit more shaken up. It was definitely strange how she wasn't. After having first cheated death in the chamber , Ginny looked at it as something that was inevitable. She had always felt that she would never live to see herself grow old, rather she would die young. Dying young was nothing to be afraid of ,she had seen death and had almost been taken there if it hadn't have been for Harry . She supposed she should feel more gratitude towards him for saving her life, but she didn't , even when he had kissed her.
The kiss had left something to be desired .It contained no heat , no passion, and left her needing something more; a spark , a fire , anything. It was terribly disappointing in a since because Ginny had always imagined her first kiss with Harry to be breathtaking and mesmerizing, not dull and repetitive. What was missing, all the elements had been there except one; Chemistry.
Love could exist without chemistry, or could it?
Ginny turned her head to silently study Malfoy who was once again fiddling with his fingernails. It seemed to be a trait of his when he was particularly nervous or particularly bored. His blond head bobbed furiously trying to tear off a hangnail that seemed to be bothering his existence. She gave a soft smile unbeknownst to Draco.
When they had almost kissed Ginny had felt so much more than when she had actually kissed Harry. There was a spark, she could no longer deny it. It was as if a small fire built inside her when his lips had come so close to hers. To maintain a fire though , you needed firewood , just chemistry needed love to endure.
Could chemistry exist without love? She supposed it could. The burning question for Ginny still remained could romantic love still exist without chemistry.
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Turning her head sharply from Draco Ginny remembered her horrid behaviour towards him. She would be the first to admit she had acted like a harpy. It was a low blow , but he also shared a bit of the blame.
"About when you tried to kiss me Ferret." Ginny said strongly. "It meant nothing to me and never will. Harry is more of a man than you will ever be, I would only let him kiss me not a slimy , evil , excuse for a human being." She continued
"From now on you are a waste of my time, don't talk to me, don't look at me and most certainly don't try to kiss me or you will get one hell of a kick in the bollocks."
"Fine , I despise you anyway, no harm done." Draco replied calmly. "I would rather kiss the dirty ground of your shack than ever lay a single hand on you."
"Fine." Ginny said indignantly
"Fine" Draco replied loudly.
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Ginny once again turned to Malfoy in shame to utter an apology. "Draco, I'm rather sorry about my behaviour towards you the previous night, what's say we call a truce?" She held out her hand.
When she spoke however Draco looked almost scared of her , flinching away from her hand. He tried covering it up quickly. "Yes , Yes . I forgive you." Then he retreated to the far corner of the room.
Odd. Though Ginny. That was not at all like Malfoy. He was so out of character that Ginny could just gaze at him, he was cleverly ignoring her. She had expected a biting remark or two , and at least a smirk, but none came. She sat on her chair Indian-style and furrowed her eyebrows still staring puzzled at the blonde.
"That's it?" she asked.
He whipped his head around and quaked an eyebrow. "What." he said
"You're just going to say ..," Using quotation indications while she spoke. "Yes , Yes . I forgive you." Ginny said her face clearly contorted in thought.
Draco was silent.
"Do you need help thinking up retorts." Ginny said manically. "Let me help."
Getting up she gave an impression of Draco smirking or raising an eyebrow after each insult.
" Weasel, I wouldn't accept your apology if you were the last one alive."
"Your hair is blinding me ."
"To accept a truce would involve shaking you hand."
" Weasley is our queen
You never know where she's been.
A sickle she has never seen
That is why we Slytherin all creen
Weasley is our queen."
Ginny was getting a little exasperated . He had just looked strangely at her then broke into a tiny smile.
"That last one was rather good, did you make it up yourself?" Ginny nodded. "Perhaps I'll use it sometime." Then with and after thought he added "... Weasel."
Ginny smiled and then a die floated towards Draco clearly intent on him getting on with the game. Lord they were more than two thirds of the way there.
Never knowing what you could become
Is not something you can escape from.
Emerging from the ashes a beauty shall arise
Right before the very kingdoms eyes.
By the cardinal hour.
No later.
Ginny and Draco then were swirled into the purple light then were gone.
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