Obsession

Summary: Ginny Weasley finds herself fascinated with Draco Malfoy and is determined to figure out the mystery behind him.

Disclaimer: I own nothing, although, like many I wish I did because I could be filthy rich and everybody would love me. :)

A/N – OMG! This story is finally updated. I have so many work in progresses at the moments and I had abandoned this story for a while but I have just gotten interested in it again. Don't expect updates all the time, although maybe I might be obsessed for a while with it. BTW…thankyou for reading!

Chapter Nine

Blaise scowled, "Oh sod off Weasley! We all know you like Draco!"

Ginny choked, "What! Don't be stupid Zabini, Malfoy is an egotistical jerk! Nobody could like that prat!"

It was now Blaise's turn to laugh, he whispered in her ear before leaving, "It is obvious, to me, at least for now, that you have feelings for my very good friend, and you know, I wouldn't be a good friend if I didn't inform him of these feelings, now would I?"

Ginny gasped. "Don't do that! You know I don't like Malfoy! And if he found out I do, which I don't, but he's so up himself he'll believe you, you can't, NO Blaise if you DARE tell him, not that theres anything to tell!"

Blaise shook his head laughing, "That made little to no sense Weasley but I get the drift, your business remains your own business eh?"

'BEEP BEEP BEEP'

Ginny's alarm clock was alarmingly alerting her that she was now officially late for her first ever 'advanced potions' lesson. Professor Snape had approached her before the term (and the now infamous yelling fit), that he was holding advanced potions lesson for 6th and 7th years, and the invitation was extended to her. Jumping out of bed she hurriedly through on some clothes and stormed off through the doors. As she ran down the stairs she held Izzy yelling sleepily at her '…what are you doing Gin, it's SUNDAY!'

Bursting through the potions door she knew she looked quite a sight. Her hair was fizzy and flying everywhere, and as she looked down she noticed she was wearing her clothes inside out, and her robe was not actually her's but Izzy's tight 'revealing' one.

'Sorry I'm late Pro…' Ginny began to apologize but seeing the glare on his face just quickly sat down.

Glancing around the room she looked at the people in the room, surprised to see there were only half a dozen other people. A couple of Ravenclaws in the corner, Hermione (no surprise), a Hufflepuff, and turning her head slightly behind her Ginny choked on her quill.

Draco Malfoy was staring straight at her. Sitting next to him was Blaise Zabini who looked as if he was trying very hard not to burst out in laughter. Leaning slightly over his desk so he was close to her Draco drawled, "Nice look Weasley…"

Ginny glared at him and turned around.

For the rest of the 'lesson' Ginny was acutely aware of his eyes on her back. Once of twice she turned around to confirm her suspicions and saw he was completely involved with his potion, but each time she looked Blaise would catch her eye and smile knowingly at her. It was infuriating.

Eventually the lesson was over and Ginny made sure she was first out of the room, she didn't want to encounter Hermione and questions about how she, a mere 6th year Gryffindor had been accepted into advanced potions, and she was also now desperately avoiding some certain Slytherins. She was still seething over what Malfoy had said about her, not really because it was him who said it, but more that she didn't want to be seen like that! What kind of sane girl wants to be perceived as in love with a guy who couldn't care less what you did, or whether you were even alive? Noticing that Blaise and Malfoy were strolling out quite close to her she huffed and jogged off up the stairs, much to the annoyance of the portraits that declared it 'un-lady like'.

Sunday Brunches were always a relaxed affair at Hogwarts, mainly due to the fact that they went on for hooouuuurrrs and they were used more as a social gathering. Entering the hall (after a fresh change of clothes), Ginny paused at the door trying to decide where to sit. She definitely didn't want to sit at Gryffindor as Hermione had been sending her sideways glances. She appreciated, to a degree, the concern Hermione had been showing her, but it wasn't an intimate friendship, it was more that Hermione was controlling and as Ron's sister she felt it was her 'sisterly' duty.

"GIN!" a voice called out across the room. Ginny felt the immediate blush rise in her cheeks as she spotted Luna jumping up and down, waving her arms violently.

Ginny put her head down and walked quickly to her, reaching out to subdue her.

"Luna! It's not as if I'm blind, I can see you!" Ginny hissed, sitting down next to her.

Luna smirked. "Yes, I know that Ginny, I just thought I'd give Mr. Malfoy a show!"

Ginny choked. "Excuse me? What makes you even think that ferret would care!"

Twirling a piece of bacon on her fork Luna replied without looking up, "Oh maybe just because he's been looking at you ever since you entered the room…"

Ginny felt her heart beat a little quicker. "Yeah well if he'd slapped me I would be glaring at him every chance I got as well."

Luna laughed. "Ginny, he wasn't glaring"

Breakfast ended up a quiet affair, Ginny was lost in her thoughts and Luna wasn't the type of girl to disupt them, besides, Luna had her own perving to do.

"Do you want to go to Hogsmede to buy our dresses today Ginny…seeing yesterday we didn't end up doing it?" Luna interrupted her thoughts eventually.

Glancing up Ginny slowly nodded, realizing she was actually rather excited about the masquerade coming up.

Luna shook her head for what felt like the thousandth time.

"No, you need something more impressive Ginny, you're going to stand out at this ball!" Luna advised.

Ginny huffed, hot and stuffy from changing her clothes so much she glared and replied "Yeah well I don't see you trying anything on!"

Luna fingered her necklace and calmly replied, "Don't be silly, I'm not buying a dress, I'm making one"

Ginny stared at her for a minute before something shimmering in the corner caught her eye. Ginny pulled out a long soft white dress and felt her heart throb for a second. It was the most beautiful dress she had ever seen. It was long with a serious slit up the side. It was a fairly simple design, the neck was maybe a bit low, but it had small shimmering dust on the edges, it was like a dress from a fairy tale. Ginny slipped it on and looked at herself in the mirror. At this moment she fell in love.

"But Luna, it's much too expensive!" Ginny complained over lunch.

"Then let me help you Gin, god knows I can afford it, consider it an early Christmas present…" Luna offered dramatically dangling her change purse in front of her.

Hurrying back to Hogwarts before dark that night Ginny felt as if she owed so much to her friend. Sometimes she felt like she didn't appreciate Luna enough… she really ought to do something for her. As they made their way up to Hogwarts Ginny noticed two figures huddled at the entrance. Getting closer Ginny felt sick as she recognised Malfoy's figure. Tugging on Luna's arm Ginny made to go the back way into the castle, but she noticed an odd look on her friends face, gazing straight at Blaise Zabini whom was looking right back.

"Well if it isn't the weasel!" Draco snarled as he noticed them. Ginny realised she had gotten much closer than she realised.

Ginny glared right back at him. She did feel bad about slapping him, but she didn't regret it, the jerk had said some things that just really hurt.

"OH god Malfoy I'm so wounded, right here" Ginny replied knocking her chest over her heart.

Ginny gave Blaise a quick look as he snorted and shook her head in annoyance. Blaise was a threat, if he thought she liked Malfoy then everything could go wrong very quickly.

Flipping his hair off his face Draco narrowed his eyes, "You think your so clever don't you Weasley? That you have the right to be pissed off at the big bad Slytherin, even though you were the one following me around! I don't know nor do I care why you're doing it, but don't get all narky at me for something that is your fault!"

Ginny opened her mouth to bite back but he spun on his heel and stalked back in side, leaving Ginny with no reply.

Blaise looked at his retreating back curiously, then back at Ginny. "Well, I guess I'll be seeing you lovely ladies later" Blaise farewelled, his lip curling up as he saw a blush rise to Luna's face.

"GOD!" Ginny bitched to Luna at dinner, "…he's such a prat really, I mean, he is so rude and cynical all the time, I just…urgh!"

Luna was quiet and didn't reply.

"I just…Blaise is sooo much nicer than him so it can't just be a Slytherin thing…." Ginny continued, she opened her mouth to speak again but Luna harshly interrupted her.

"Ginny, shut up"

"What?" Ginny asked.

Luna looked up at her seriously. "Ginny, Malfoy has a point. You are pretty much stalking him, you slap him, he didn't dob you in, he treats you exactly how he used to which I may remind you wasn't even that bad but all you do is insult him! I understand that maybe this is the way you flirt of something…" Ginny opened her mouth in protest but Luna ignored her, "…but if your trying to understand him your just pushing him away. Malfoy was right, maybe you could try being a bit nicer to him"

Needless to say Ginny had a lot to think about that night.

Authors Note: Will Ginny start being a bit nicer to Malfoy now? Might they become friends even? Oh, and please support my other fics as well? I am in a bit of a writing phase at the moment so all encouragement is appreciated! Also coming soon, an update to my story "From Little Things Big Things Grow"