Howdy ya'll! I love saying howdy, it's fun. Anyway, I have something to admit. I uh…I sorta forgot to mention that Lucius was going to die. Sorry bout that, I normally don't make Lucius alive, so when I wrote 13, I wasn't really thinking. So…yeah…Lucius is going to be dead. I'm not gonna put it in the story, so you can make up your own gruesome demise for him. Have fun! Oh, and this chapter is like, first person – Hermione. I just felt like doing it like that today. On to reviewers!

Tiarwen…Hey! Your review was fabulous, and I loved it. I wasn't bored. Lol Yeah, insomnia sucks. Whenever it happens, I call it 'momentary insomnia' because usually it only lasts like one or two nights. But I'm glad you love my story so much. And I'm glad my story gave you something to do while you couldn't sleep. Thanks Bunches! Love ya

I want to give a special shout out to my new reviewers! (hahaha, I've pulled more in! Soon I will control them all! Muahahahaha!) Oh, that's always fun. Okay, okay, I know…ON TO THE STORY!

Chapter 14: Dots, Polka Dots

My second impression of Narcissa Malfoy was very different from the first one. When I first saw her at the Quidditch World Cup, she looked poised and stiff. Like new-Barbie hair, I remember thinking, when it's really hard and shiny. When Draco opened the door and led me in, I was so nervous. After all, I was less than dirt to this woman. But then, I was caught completely off guard. Draco called out to the empty house "I'm home!" and in less than a minute, I could hear someone saying "Just a minute, dear!" Narcissa Malfoy had just come barreling out of a door, then composed herself. She was covered in flour. She seemed to forget that though, as she came and gave Draco a bone-crushing hug that could rival my own. Then I was shocked, because she hugged me too. When she stepped back, she clasped her hands together and just stood there, smiling and looking at us. Then she remembered she had just covered us in flour.

"Oh! I'm so sorry, I completely forgot. I'm baking and I just didn't think."

"It's fine. What are you baking?"

"Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, they're Draco's favorite. They're almost done now, but I would love to see how muggles bake them…" She sent a meaningful look my way.

"I would love to show you how muggle bake cookies. We could do it altogether." Draco cut in.

"So, how are you mother?"

"Well the doctor is coming by later. When I owled him, he just said to take some pepper up potion and wait till he got here. That's why I'm so full of energy."

"And…" He prompted, knowing there was more.

"And the doctor conceded that I may be more susceptible to illnesses after my bout of clinical depression after your father's death."

"What have you come down with?"

"I'm certain something's wrong with my small intestine…but enough of that. The cookies should be about done."

We followed her into the kitchen and had some of the cookies. They were simply divine, as I love peanut butter and chocolate together. I'm sure this is only a glimpse of the woman Narcissa Malfoy used to be, a long time ago. I discovered that she could talk on end about Lucius, and really do think she truly loved him. She reminded me of those women who are in abusive relationships that think he will change. That he needs her. She loved him, no matter what he did to her, and I'm certain she still does. I'm so glad he's dead.

Draco gently reminded her why we were in the kitchen in the first place, and soon enough, I was showing them both how to make cookies the muggle way. Truthfully, I've always enjoyed that more. We talked while we waited for them to bake, this time about her extensive list of illnesses. Draco really wasn't kidding when he said she was a hypochondriac. When Narcissa bit into one of my cookies, she went ballistic. Said they were the best cookies she'd ever tasted. She ate 13 out of the 24 we made. Then she announced that she was baking cookies the muggle way for the rest of her life. It was really strange.

We talked for a bit more, and then she remembered she had yet to show me where I was staying. Going up the grand spiral staircase, we passed her room, two bathrooms, Draco's room, and three more rooms. When she finally opened the door, it was like the shock and awe part of attacking in war. The room was pretty, I suppose, but very pink. Everything was painted, covered, or dyed various shades of pink. And there were polka dots all over the place.

"I've always wanted to decorate a girls' room. Do you like it?"

"I love it! Pink is one of my favorite colors."

"Oh, that's wonderful. I was so afraid you wouldn't like it."

"It's beautiful. I've always wanted a pink room." I want to gag! Don't get me wrong, pink is okay. In small doses. Like a shirt or at most a pair of pink capris. But a whole frickin' room? Come on! And I don't even want to think about the polka dots!

Narcissa left us alone, and I immediately changed the colors from pinks to blues. Then I cast a spell to make the room pink again any time Narcissa so much a touched the door. I didn't want her to think I didn't like it. Just as I turn around, Draco caught me in a kiss. (sigh) I love it when he does that.

(Ginny------) The whole car ride, I was silent. How could I not be when Hermione tells me news like that? And Malfoy! I would have never suspected. They must act really well. I know I can't tell anyone. I know Hermione wasn't exactly ready to tell me, but she did, and that means so much to me. I'm pretty sure she's not with her 'cousins'. It must've been Malfoy she was flying with that night. Now I know why I didn't recognize his laugh. It's because I've never heard him laugh before. Wow. Hermione and Malfoy, together. Laughing. It seems stupid, even in my head. Nobody would ever suspect it. They'd call me a lunatic, and both would vehemently deny it. Maybe that's what she meant when she said they live the same lives. Ugh. I don't know! We are so having a nice, long conversation about this when we get back to Hogwarts. I guess I truly am one of her most trusted friends. Hmm…maybe she can help with him…

Halfway through my stay there, Narcissa came down with something I had never heard of. Draco came into my room a couple minutes after the doctor left. He told me the doctor had simply made up a word and prescribed her a harmless sedative potion. Apparently, he did it often. I was worried, but Draco said it was normal for his mother. We…'talked' for a while, and then Draco said he wanted to show me something. He made me close my eyes and everything.

When I was almost dizzy from turning so many times with my eyes closed, we stopped. I heard him open a door, and he led us inside. I was not aloud to open my eyes for five more excruciating minutes while I listened to him move things and make little noises. Finally, he stopped moving and came back to me. He took my hand and whispered in ear.

"Lay down."

"Draco…"

"Shh…don't worry. Just lay down."

He gently lay me down, and upon stretching my arms, I found I was on a blanket. Draco moved my arm and in a moment, was lying right beside me. He whispered again.

"Open your eyes."

I did, and had to catch my breath. Right above us was the most dazzling display of stars I had ever seen.

"Draco…how did you do this?"

"I didn't. This is all God's work. Every night, it's here. That's why my ancestors chose to build here. It's my favorite place in the whole house."

"I think it might be my favorite too."

"Well, that's no surprise. This is, after all, the library."

That was the first time I looked around, and saw that it was, in fact, the library.

"Yep, definently my favorite place."

He, of course, started laughing. I shut him up with a kiss though, so I guess it's okay. And now I'm running around all the furniture in here, beneath the stars, with Draco at my heels. And soon he's gonna catch me cause I'm laughing. And everyone knows you can't laugh and run at the same time. I love laughing with him.

Well? Yes, I know, simply marvelous, but I want you hear you say it. No, I'm just messin with ya. It's really fun. I know, I'm just absolutely evil to leave Ginny and Hermione's little talk for next chapter. But hey, that's the breaks. Oh, and I also have news. I have decided to myself, that this story will be done before the sixth book comes out. So really, all that means is that I'll be trying to update more quickly since I'm not exactly sure how many more chapters there are going to be. Oh, and SCHOOL'S OUT! WOOHOO! I'm happy. See ya later

Dizzy