Title: No Longer the Baby
Disclaimer: I own none of the Original Characters of J.K. Rowling.
Rating: PG-13
A/N: I know it takes awhile for my chapters to get out and I'm sorry, it's just I got loads because I run two sites and all this other stuff. Hope you can forgive !
Chapter: Seven- Rehearsal & a Wedding
Summary: Ginny Weasley has started yet her 7th year at Hogwarts. She is Head Girl along with her best friend. In the hall she ran into someone she never expected she'd see again. Boy was she wrong. Well now he is like her professor and has sent kindness towards her with the look he has. What is she going to do? Is she falling for him?
Ginny woke up the next morning, to find the home bustling with noise. Changing into some loose flares and a white tank top with a lime green zip-up hoodie, she went downstairs to see Hermione's family and Blaise's family. Her family was there along with Harry and Narcissa Malfoy who was conversing with Molly and Jane Granger.
Stretching a bit, she closed her eyes as she yawned and before she even opened her eyes, she was picked up off the floor. Her eyes opening wide, she hit the person holding her.
'Let me go.' She whined, looking down at a mop of red hair that belong to her brother, Fred or maybe it was George, she wasn't sure this early in the morning. She was set down by her older brother and gave him a hug before leaving his side and going to her mother. She stood by her mom, her head resting on the shoulder of the plump women.
'So the flowers are lilacs?' Narcissa questioned, with one of her perfectly eyebrows rose.
'Yeah, but Hermione was going to go with white roses, since its winter.' Ginny cut in since the other two women didn't answer.
Narcissa nodded, and then Ginny left heading over to her brother Bill, who had his daughter in his arms. Grinning, she walked over and scooped her out of his arms. She kissed the curly red hair on her head. She had only one thing of her mothers and that was her eyes. Walking towards, Draco and Blaise, she smirked with Desiree on her hip.
'Desi, don't you want Draco to hold you?' Ginny asked with a grin as the little girl held her arms out to him. Draco looked a bit out of place, when the baby grasped for him. He had no experience with kids and this was not a time for him. Blaise smirked and watch looking at the discomfort look on Draco's face.
'No thanks.' Was what he simply said, yet he was corned by the two. Ginny and the baby, she called Desi. Giving a helpless look to Blaise, he watched the baby grasp at him. Sighing in defeat, he took the child not really knowing how to hold her.
'Draco, you'll drop her!' Ginny said helping him by flipping the baby back over and setting her head on his shoulder.
'You would make a cute daddy.' Ginny giggled, teasing him and getting a look of dismay.
'I am not cute. I'm dashingly handsome.' Draco replied back and saw Ginny roll her eyes as she crossed her arms watching him with her niece.
Draco looked down into blue eyes as he held the small child in his arms. He smirked at her as she took a grasp of his blonde hair that fell in his face. Turning to Ginny, he handed the child back over to Ginny or maybe it was more of get her away from me.
'Merlin, Draco...' Was all she mumbled before walking over to Fleur and handed her, her child before taking a seat by Raven.
'Draco sucks...' Ginny mumbled to her friend, leaning back against the leather seat.
'And why is that?' Asked a voice by her ear and she turned to face the ferret himself.
'Because you are a bloody, arrogant prick. You're self-absorbed, stuck-up, and Mr. I'm-So-Superior. You think about only things that concern you and not anyone around you.' She said and gave him a quizzical look.
'I'm not stubborn.' He said and walked over to his mother, wrapping his arm around her giving her a peck on the cheek not having yet to talk to her. Rolling her eyes, she turned back to Raven who had a grin on her features.
'Listen Ginny, I have to go meet up with Harry.' She said with a wink. She may have only talked to him for two hours but they had hit it off and she needed to finish 'talking' to him. He had recently broken it off with Gabrielle and Raven was the one who had been talking to him about it. Getting up, she walked out of the manor to the wooded area that Hermione had told her Blaise had proposed at. It was a nice place with a swing hanging and then torches with vanilla scented candles and bushes around it that had roses bloom on it in spring and summer.
Sitting down, she pushed off and swung slowly back and forth. Closing her eyes, she leaned back but abruptly opened them when the swing stopped. In front of her was Narcissa Malfoy looking as young as ever. She had on some silver dress pants with silver pumps and a dark green turtleneck sweater with a black coat lined with fake fur and a black scarf tied around her neck.
'G'day Ginevra, How are you?' Narcissa greeted the young girl in front of her. She gave the older woman a smile.
'Hello Mrs. Malfoy,' she replied before speaking again. 'My day has been going along the right tracks.' She said with a nod.
'Please call me Narcissa, dear.' She said placing a gloved hand on top of Ginny's hand that was reassuring her.
'Okay.' Was all she said while looking at the silvery-blonde hair woman in front of her, staring into the pale blue eyes of this woman.
'Ginevra, I have happened to notice how you have caught my son's eye. I do wish you take into consideration that he is not all that he seems.' Narcissa said with hope in her voice. She wanted her son to settle down and have a different life then what he had when he was a child. Ginny nodded a bit out of it, she was thinking. Why would Draco Malfoy fall for her…? It wasn't simple, it just seemed bizarre and out of it.
'I'll consider it, Narcissa.' She said and Draco Malfoy's mother got up and walked back into the home of Blaise Zabini to interact in all again. Sighing, she leaned back… she could just help him find someone and may it not be her.
Getting up, she walked back inside and watched as the gathering took off. Everyone there was staying in a room that was owned in this manor. She was stationed in the center wing while her family along with Hermione's was on the west wing and Blaise's was on the east along with Narcissa and a few other guests.
Giving a small smile to her mother, she went up the stairs then another pair that led to the room where Hermione was keeping the dresses. She had to try on hers at one point, so figuring she should. She walked into the bathroom adjoined to this room and came out.
The dress she had on was gold and strapless, it had a tight bodice which was laced with sequins that blended with the dress and covered her feet and went out a bit. The skirt of the dress overlapped itself as it went around her and glitter shown off of it. A shawl came with it, yet she left it on its mannequin and slipped into the shoes that were for her. Walking over to the full-length mirror, she grinned. She liked what she saw but the hair was to limp and had nothing to it.
'You look beautiful.' Came a voice from the door and she turned rather embarrassed with pink tinted cheeks. She let out a sigh or relief learning it was Hermione and the bridesmaids; Blaise's Sister Ana who's real name was Anastasia, and two Co-workers, Emerald Green and Lillith Pleasant.
'I want to see, you four in your gowns.' Ginny said walking over and fingering the cloth. The bridesmaids would be wearing a midnight blue gown that held their frame and did not sprawl out like her own dress until the end. They had matching strapped heels but no shawl. She watched as Hermione went into the bathroom first and came out in an extravagant gown.
The gown was white with Organza A-line with draped tulle. It had metallic corded lace, lavender beading and jeweled clasp around her waist and the veil was lilac and went down to about her shoulders. Ginny smiled and saw her mother along with Mrs. Granger and Mrs. Zabini walk in.
'Hermione, dear… you look gorgeous!' Molly Weasley squeal making her way over to the bride-to-be. The bridesmaids arrived out of the bathroom and twirled as though in a fashion show and pulled a pose. Cassandra Zabini praised her daughter on how wonderful she looked along with the other two while Molly fussed over Ginny's hear and Mrs. Granger looked at her daughter teary-eyed.
'Well, we better get changed the rehearsal dinner is in three hours and the wedding is in fifty-one hours until the wedding. We need to get moving.' Cassandra announced and the rest nodded, all changing and placing their dresses back on the mannequins. Being the first one done, she left the room and headed to her own where she plopped down on her bed and felt so weak.
It seemed as though an hour and forty-five minutes had past and someone was shaking her. Opening her eyelids, she saw pale hands cupping her shoulders while shaking her softly.
'Weasley, wake up.' Said a rather impatient person. It is time to get ready for the rehearsal and she is sleep He thought bitterly and took a step back as she got up.
'Get ready, we're leaving soon.' Was all he said before moving out of the room. She stared after him realizing something. He was the Best Man and she was the Maid of Honor. Great! She thought to herself, standing up and changing into some black dress pants and a royal blue sweater. Pulling her hair up into a sleek bun, she walked out her room, greeted by Raven who had decided to wear a beige dress that went well with her dark raven-colored hair.
'Let's get this over with.' Raven said with a smile and they both began their way down the stairs. The reception was to be held at Platinum Sapphire, a lovely place to hold the reception and wedding. Happy that Blaise was smart and ordered carriages to take them in, she grabbed her black parka and went out with Raven who had accessorized with what she had on. Which was a matching trench coat that was lined with fake fur since Ginny would never let her live it down. That was how they became friends in the first place.
It was an average day like always. The triwizard contest was going on and Harry was in it. Of course, she was scared for him but she had found no use in trailing after him and looking like some fan girl. She had seen the other events and was glad that Ron was saved and that Harry saved all the other hostages or captures, especially since his two best friends, a girl he fancied and a veela.
She had ran into a girl who was in her house, that she wasn't very well acquainted with and saw the fur coat she had on and that disgusted her. The girl must of noticed her look because she spoke to Ginny.
'Is something wrong?' She asked with a touchy tone.
'Actually there is,' Ginny said looking her in the eye her temper flaring. 'You are wearing skin of a dead animal. Something someone killed for pleasure and then made into something you can wear. One day, you won't have that coat, why? Because there will be no more animals to kill and shed their fur, it's just wrong and you disgust me.' Ginny said with a sneer.
The dark haired girl looked a bit surprised but nodded. 'I guess but this isn't my coat… It's Dana Browder's coat. She asked me to hold it and it was heavy so I put it on.' She replied and Ginny's cheeks became warm and red from embarrassment.
'I'm sorry.' She muttered and looked back at the girl. 'I'm Ginny Weasley.'
'I couldn't tell.' She said with a hint of amusement and said her name, 'Raven Levine.'
'Nice to meet you.' Ginny said and thought of something. 'Want to go see what my brother is up to?' She asked referring to Ron but they could always look up Fred and George.
'Sure, race you to the corridors.' Raven said with a daring look and took off with Ginny following behind laughing.
Ginny climbed up into the carriage and took a seat in the middle of Ana and Raven and across from them were Hermione, Blaise and Draco who looked uncomfortable. Stuffing her gloved hands into her pocket, and just sat there in silence as the couple snogged not caring who was around them and Draco was muttering things under his breathe while Raven went on about her dress for the wedding. As they pulled up to the place, she was grateful and the first one out of the carriage and on her way inside.
They had to go up at least five floors in an elevator, which Ginny had enjoyed, never being in one. Arriving at their floor, she stepped out and followed Hermione to the room they had rented out for the reception and wedding. Walking inside, she was amazed. The walls were a creamy tone and had columns set up giving that Roman theme with what looked like grapes engraved into the columns, vining it's way around. The room was wide just about as wide as the great hall. On one side, the far away side there was a stage with an arc where the bride and groom would exchange vows and then where she was, the catering business would set up their food on a table as long as the house tables and then there was tables set up all around that seated five and a long table over by a huge window where the Bride and Groom would sit with their party as in the bridesmaids, best man, maid of honor and the grooms other men.
Walking around, she saw Hermione always thought first and had set up nametags and where everyone would be seated. Going over to the table, she took her seat which was beside Hermione and Ana. Draco would be seated by Blaise and Dennis Lutcher a fellow Slytherin, year ahead of Draco and Blaise. As the rehearsal dinner began, Draco ignored all and just stuck with his thoughts until they said Draco had to take a dance with Ginny.
'Bloody wanker, has to go off get married and make me part of it…' Was all that was heard from Draco before he went silent getting a look from his mother. Everything was said and what had to be done was told be the wedding planner, Janette, who seemed to have a thing for Dennis who was married to Hilary Levesque, witch weekly model who was pregnant and happened to see all that was going on between the two with looks that were sent back and forth.
'Well that is all that has to be done, so we can all leave.' Hermione said standing up and clasping her hands together looking around the room as each person of age disapparated. Ginny grinned and apparated back to Hermione and Blaise's place. Ginny went upstairs and changed quickly into her pajamas before going to bed.
The next two days went by fast and it was time for the wedding plus Ginny and Raven had to go back to Hogwarts the next day. Being quickly ushered out of her room and in sweats, she left the house with the bridesmaids and Hermione to a ministry car. Half-awake, she sat in the back her head on Ana's shoulder. The two were in the same year but Ana was in Slytherin. About fifteen minutes later they arrived at Platinum Sapphire, and wore brought up into the dressing room. Having people bustle around her fixing her hem, checking the zipper on her dress all fussing over Hermione, until her father appeared in the doorway.
'It's time.' He said before Molly, Cassandra and Jane left the room to take their seats. Ginny stepped out the room and her arm was taken by Draco Malfoy's. Here goes nothing… She thought mildly and the music began. Ginny plastered a smile on her features as they came into view of the many people who were there. She turned her head to smile at her mother and father who both waved her mother in tears. Going her separate way, she stood by the arc and buzzed out until the music signaling the bride was there. Everyone's gaze went to the entrance way and Hermione came through with the veil covering her face yet you could still see her smile.
Looking around in the crowd, she muttered a few things seeing Luna Lovegood. The girl actually showed up and had on a hot pink dress that was tight and went mid-thigh and was also strapless. Her date Travis, sate there bored playing with the pamphlet with everything concerning the wedding.
Averting her gaze back to Hermione, she grinned and took hold of her bouquet. The room looked different then when they were at the rehearsal dinner. It was vibrant now lilacs all around the room and streamers hanging with an enchanted banner that said 'Blaise & Hermione'. As the vows were said, she began to get a bit teary-eyed but held it in. She clapped when they were announced man & wife. Handing her the bouquet, she watched her go to the end of the aisle and threw the flowers which fell into Draco's hands as he was talking to his mother. With a look of horror he threw them over his should and Ginny caught them since they flew into her face.
Blushing furiously, she walked over to the area where the reception was being held and gladly took a glass of champagne which was slipped out of her hand the next minute by her mother.
'Thank you dear.' Was all she got before going to take her seat. Sighing, she cupped her face and took a sip of the water in the glass and watched the happy couple dance along with Raven on the floor with Harry looking as thought she was laughing at something he said. Luna was trying to bring all attention onto her, which wasn't working and here she was alone.
'Care to dance?' asked a voice behind her. Turning her head, she came to look at the pale face of Draco Malfoy.
'I guess…' was what he got for a reply, before she took his hand. It surprised many people that the two were dancing yet it was their status part of the wedding to do so. Dancing with him was enjoyable and they only stopped to watch the five layered chocolate cake be cut and to eat. The night had ended great and she had to give Draco props for making it better.
Arriving home, she slipped off the heels and went up to her room, where she slipped the dress off and grabbed a towel and her pajamas. Taking a quick shower, she stood looking in the mirror, trying to do something with her hair.
'Weasley… hurry up!' yelled a voice from the other side of the door and she just grinned.
'I'm busy.' Was the reply she gave and turned around to the door being opened. 'I could have been naked.' She said crossing her arms.
'Yet, you aren't so leave.' Draco said motioning her to leave, so he could shower and go off to bed. Rolling her eyes, she gathered her things and went to her room gathering all her things and placing them in her trunk and falling onto her bed, ready for her trip back home. They were going to leave first thing in the morning, so Blaise and Hermione could go off for their honeymoon. Pulling up her covers, she fell asleep.
Okay, this is chapter will probably be the last before I go back to school and have loads but I will get a chapter out and it will be long, I promise. Don't worry; I'm not ending the story until something happens between Malfoy and Weasley. I will be having a story coming out about Petunia visiting Lily's grave, hope you'll like it. I also know that I had Hermione and Blaise stay in an apartment but I thought one of the Zabini Manors would be reasonable… so yea.
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