Authors Note: Thanks to my recent reviewer, Alec. It was great to see your comment, well here's Chapter 11 for you all.

Chapter 11

Draco stood by the staircase completely dumfounded by what Ginny Weasley had said to him a moment ago. Her voice was still reeling in his head.

"What is wrong with that Weasley? She's either too scared to utter a single word or then completely off track she's too bold!"

He turned around and started walking towards the Slytherin Common Room he gave his password (Parseltongues) and walked inside to be greeted by a number of his team-mates.

"Way to go Malfoy!"

"You did fab today; don't give damn to what Madam Hooch says!"

"We won and the Gryffindors lost! And they lost badly!"

"Come on lets celebrate!"

"Yeah!" said Zabini Blaise. "How about we go and pick out some Gryflettes and prank them! Would really love to do it to Creevey but he'll probably be sulking out in his dorm."

Draco was just about to say 'Sure why not?', but then a voice echoed in his head,

'Do you actually get some pleasure out of it!'

Draco shook his head and said, "Naah, you guys go ahead, maybe next time"

He went upto his room and lied down on his bed. He thought to himself. I need to do something about this. I only wanted Weasley for some time pass but every word of hers, every expression she carries. It's affecting me. Draco turned around to lie on his stomach and closed his eyes but the next moment he could see Weasley. Her laughing, smiling, angry, cute. Draco furiously shouted in his pillow. "Go away Ginny! You are starting to annoy me" Before he knew it he was in deep sleep murmuring things in his sleep which he didn't remember the next day.

The day after the match was indeed quite a sullen one the Gryfinndors. Harry and Ron refused to speak to Ginny. Colin was gloomy but felt reassured after he kept shooting glances at Jennifer who smiled back at him. Hermione seemed to be as practical as ever

"Well, cheer up! Besides I'm sure it won't be long it you beat Slytherin in the next game After all its only a game."

"Hermione!" the whole team chorused except Ginny

She knew eyes were going to be on her for a while, but she didn't want to brood over it for too long. When the bell went for the first lesson she was the first one to get up and held her head high walking towards Transfiguration with Natalie along her side. She was the only person who trusted her decision and stuck be her side through every situation and was vice versa.

The pair of them were passing through the corridor when they spotted Parvati Patil and Lavender Brown giggling as usual, however when Ginny heard her name being mentioned she abruptly slowed down to hear what the conversation was about.

"Yeah, I know, now Ginny is going to put on a façade that nothings happening between her and Malfoy. I mean it just too obvious. Because they didn't want to be caught and cause an uproar they decided to create a series of event to show that they hate each other and then end up with 2 hours every day of the week, every evening by themselves so no one can disturb them.." started Parvati Patil but Lavender cut her off by adding her own presumptions.

"AND finally ends up helping him win the match. You see it all fits, they are definitely into something"

Ginny was sure that she had noted a hint of jealously in her voice. Parvati seems to have noticed it too as she replied by saying something that left Ginny flabbergasted and mouth opened.

"Well, any girl wouldn't mind having something going on with Malfoy. He's turned really good looking this year. All the seventh year girls agree that he is the sexiest guy in the school."

Natalie seemed to be watching Ginny's reaction so she just told her to ignore them and dragged her with difficultly towards Transfiguration. Ginny shrugged her off and shouted "Get off Nat! I can manage to go to lessons by myself. I'm not a three year old. I'm sick of being attached with Malfoy for everything"

"Well" Natalie started hesitantly " I am not saying that its your fault but due to circumstances you have ended up spending quite some time with him, without intending to of course" she added quickly as she saw Ginny's anger rise ," and I'm not sure if I should say this …."

"Just say it!"

"You have been spacing out a lot and personally I think you and Malfoy would look good together…."

Half an hour later Ginny was at the back of Transfiguration acrimoniously flicking her wand at the flower which was supposed to be turned into a guinea pig. But instead remained a flower pot which a lot of fur over it.

"Miss Weasley! You are not concentrating enough" Professor McGonagall's sharply commented

After Transfiguration she went to Divination with more bad omens and then to Astronomy in the evening. The students were supposed to plot early constellations on their charts. Before the end of the lesson Professor Sinatra came up to Ginny and spoke to her in a whisper.

"Ginny your detention is with me today you can leave your belongings here and quickly have your dinner and come back. The instructions will be left on the board as I will not be there to supervise. I've already informed Mr. Malfoy"

Ginny did exactly as she was told and left her belongings in the classroom. She headed down to the Great Hall for dinner and crossed Malfoy who she refused to look at. As normal she resumed her place between Colin and Natalie and started chatting soon forgetting about the Slytherin.

Malfoy was at his table looking at Ginny from time who was to busy having a pointless conversation with Creevey and WhatsatGirl. Whats wrong she doesn't even look at me! He sighed and started prodding his chicken with his fork.

"What's wrong Draco? A certain redhead on your mind?" an amusing voice asked him. He knew who that voice belonged to and immediately elbowed him in the ribs

"None of your concern Blaise." Zabini Blaise had been Draco Malfoy's close acquaintance ever since second year. The Slytherins knew this very well but it was still unknown to the rest of the school that Malfoy and Blaise shared similar traits and could trust each other without doubt.

"Well, it kinda is coz the whole schools been going on about you and the Weaslette having some kind of a thing. Although I wont go into details I just want to know whether it's true or not?"

"No, any other questions that you'd like to clear up"

"Just the last, would you like it to be true?" he asked in a neutral tone even though his eyes carried the mischief.

Draco just looked at him and smiled, "If and when I do, you'll be the first person to know."

Blaise nodded and went back to his dinner. Draco had had enough and somehow felt relieved so without drawing attention from anyone and especially Weasley he left for the Astronomy classroom.

Draco entered the classroom and took a look inside. Great no one about. He looked at the blackboard where he could see the instructions clearly left for him and Ginny. He stepped closer and read 'Create a chart of simple constellations for the first years to label. Think back to what you've done! Then clean out all the extra lenses kept on my desk; you may use magic if you wish as long as none of the lenses are broken. You are free to go once it's done'

"Oh brother! That means 12 different constellations for each student! There are more than 50 students in the first year! This is gonna take a long time! And I'd better get over with this ASAP!"

Draco turned around and noticed a bag and a robe on a desk at the back of the classroom. He looked around the classroom making sure no one was there and stepped towards the desk. Thick headed first years! To his surprise it was a girls robe and that too a girl in Gryffindor when he noticed the red and yellow badge on it. He picked up the robe and checked the collar for any name tag but didn't find any.

Maybe there's something in the bag. His hand opened zip of the bag and looked inside pulling out a Transfiguration Grade 6. This is a sixth's year bag and robe. He lifted the cover of the book and immediately knew who it belonged to.

Written in cursive black ink whether the following words: This book belongs to Ginevra Weasley. If found please return it immediately to the Gryffindor tower. Draco cursed and snapped the book shut. Of all people why her! Draco threw the book back in the bag and was about to zip it back when he decided against it and put his hand in the bag again. Maybe he could find something interesting. The next thing he pulled out of the bag amazed him.

A pendant on a long piece of black thread and to its end was a red stone. It was blood red in a similar oval shape to his amulet but just with a difference of colour. How could Ginny own such a thing? Just to make sure he pulled out his own amulet from his neck and compared the two alongside each other. His amulet reflected the silver in the moonlight. Hers reflected gold. How on earth could this be happening? He was staring at the stones for a really long time and only the sounds of the footsteps behind the door brought him back into reality. The handle on the door was turning and Draco had very little time he quickly pushed the amulet into the bag and the other into his pocket the door opened and he swiftly zipped the bag and stepped away from the desk behind a wall which blocked him from sight.

Ginny had left as quickly as possible to the Astronomy Tower after the bell hoping she would be able to look though the telescope for some time. Ginny had left her telescope in a stationary position after class and rushed into the classroom. Malfoy was not here yet and her bag was still there. Good so she had some time to herself. Ginny stepped out into the night air and a pleasant feeling went through her which she hadn't felt for a long while. The purple and bluely clouds were hiding the darks spots of the moon which was gleaming in and out of them. The cool breeze relaxed her face and she untied her hair to get that same cool feeling through her hair. It felt extremely calming to her mind and body. She looked through the lenses and started getting lost into the stars.

Draco was Ginny rush out to the balcony and close her eyes. His eyes began darting her body, she stood her in a her knee length skirt exposing really shapely legs and a white shirt which had probably become too tight enhancing her bust and flat stomach. No wonder he never was able to notice before she was behind that baggy robe all the time. Her hair flowed behind her face and heavens she was smiling!

'God! She's breathtaking! Whaaaaaaa! No No No Draco! No weird thoughts ok!" he thought to himself and shook his head. Making sure he was extremely quiet he stepped behind her…..

Ginny was still lost in the stars but was brought back down in a jerk when a really sexy voice whispered into her ear "Enjoying the scenery hun?"

Ginny faced him and said "Its Ginny or Weasley. Never hun or babe or sweetheart or any other thing you like to call your playmates because I am not one of them"

"So you've caught up with the rumours as well" he replied coolly

"Yes and I'm sick of it!" she replied trying to keep the conversation as minimum as possible

"Well the most we can do is ignore it and also I wanted to tell you something after what you said last night"

"What?"

"I am sorry"

Ginny was shocked. He actually said it the three magic words. Draco Malfoy said, but I guess I can make him say it again

"Could you repeat that I didn't hear you the first time?"

"I said I am sorry!"

"Again, a little louder would help"

"MY GOD WOMAN! I SAID I'M SORRY I WAS BEING A PRAT. NOT YOUR FAULT OR ANYONES. I CANT HELP IT. ITS IN MY NATURE. I JUST WANTED YOU TO CALM DOWN. YOU LOOKED PRETTY BAD LAST NIGHT. NOW THAT YOU'VE GOT ME TO ADMIT IT, ARE YOU HAPPY NOW? I HOPE I HAVE NOW CHANGED MY IMAGE TO YOU AT LEAST!"

Draco stopped and looked at Ginny who was looking miserable again but out of nowhere went into a burst of giggles which turned into hysterical laughter until she was literally crying out of it

"Now what!"

"Has anyone told you how cute you look when you are genuinely frustrated?"

"No"

"Well, you do"

"Thanks. Now can we get some work done please?" he asked raising his eyebrows

Somehow to both if their surprises they had completed the charts fairly quickly without any further arguments and were on the verge of finishing the lenses as well. To Ginny's surprise Draco also knew quite a lot about Astronomy and was able to have an interesting conversation about the constellations and their movements through a period of one year with some really good feedbacks from him.

When Draco had finished cleaning his share of lenses he leaned back on his chair, stretching his legs, put his head back and closed his eyes. Ginny looked up at him as she had finished her lens as well and took in every detail of his body. Legs which looked long and athletic, muscular stomach with a torso which could be slightly broader but still suited him because of his height, neck was indeed perfect not too long or short , thin or too broad, his Adam's apple was sticking out though. Then a strong jaw line which led to perfectly firm yet full lips. A perfectly shaped nose with high cheekbones and then silvery gray eyes that are looking straight at me?

Ginny went pink and looked straight down not daring to look back up. 'He was looking at me all the time!'

Draco chuckled and bent forward so her face was close to his. "Ginny" She looked up, that was the first time he had said her name.

"You've got to admit. However we despite each other and throw comments at each other, there is something between us" he waited for her reply so he asked again.

"Rite Ginny?"

Ginny dreaded this moment. Oh God what should I say!

"You just have to yes or no"

"I have to go"

"Huh"

"I just remembered. I promised Natalie that I would help her with Charms. I'll see you tomorrow. Bye"

Ginny picked up her things and left the classroom in a hurry. Whew that was close I need to speak to Natalie now things are going too far.

Back in classroom a startled Draco was left behind. I never should have brought that up. He sighed and got up ready to leave the classroom. Making sure everything was back in its place he closed the door of the room and started walking towards his Common Room. It was chilly outside at this time of night and Draco hands were cold. He put them in his pockets for some warmth and suddenly remembered his pendant and pulled it out. Draco eyes went wide he had accidentally put his pendant in his Ginny bag because the one he was holding up was blood red with golden streaks across it.

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