A/N: Just to make it clear, these vignettes are completely random (not related to each other at all unless stated otherwise), I just write what comes to mind. Unless there's one that you guys like especially then maybe you can request another one like it. I might follow through with one.
I seem to be able to write these much faster than a regular fic because these are so short, so I might update on consecutive days when I've got lots of ideas or just the urge to write. This particular vignette came out longer than the first one.
This one was an old idea that I couldn't fit into another fic I'm planning so it goes here. Read and review. I would really appreciate it.
#2 Wandless Magic
"Wandless magic," Draco described to Ginny, "is a skill. It requires months, even years, to fully grasp. Not everyone can do it. In fact, it's pretty rare; even less common than animagi powers in wizards. For that reason, it is often misunderstood to be some oddity among wizards and witches when it is not. Anyway, many people try to learn it, don't get instant results, and give up, not that I could blame them. It is very difficult to channel magic through your hands and body without a wand to act as a means.
"I can do wandless magic because it was part of my Malfoy upbringing. My father wanted me to learn it. He said it was a very useful skill, and he and his father and grandfather and former Malfoys have all known it. It took me quite a long time to master it. My father got frustrated at me countless times when I tried to learn it during summers but it didn't come to me. Sometimes he would lose hope and think I would never learn it. It came to me eventually.
"Some believe that it's easier to learn as you familiarize yourself with magic through a wand. Learn the words and wand movements, and at the same time try to do the same thing with hands only. Supposedly, it's easier when you're younger because you aren't as dependent on the wand yet. But others think that that way of learning impairs you from reaching your full potential at speed with your wand. Personally, I think that if you could you should just use your hands. No time wasted trying to find your stick of wood, turn it the right way and point it. Just flick your hands and say the incantation. But that's just me, I'm all for practical.
"And you have to agree, Weasley, that wandless magic is practical. Maybe not vital or used too regularly, but very practical. Don't you think it would be very convenient to be able to summon or move something without bothering with your wand, or when you don't even have your wand with you? I've got summoning down, and a few little tricks here and there.
"So what do you say, Ginny? Up for learning it, or is it too much for you to handle?" Draco smirked at Ginny, who was sitting on a desk across the room from him, listening attentively, apparently intrigued.
"I think I'm up for it…" Ginny answered.
Draco smiled.
"…but I'm not quite sure I've found the right person to teach me. Are you sure you've got it down?" Ginny grinned mischievously at him.
"Why Weasley, you wound me." Draco pretended to look hurt. "You honestly don't think that I possess enough skill to be able to perform something as intricate as wandless magic. And after I just gave you what can be practically a lesson on it?"
"Just checking to be sure you know your stuff, Dra-co. Can't be learning something so important from some incompetent sod, now can I?"
"Who are you calling incompetent?"
"If you can do it, then show me."
Draco grinned wickedly, "With pleasure." He waved his hand in her direction and chanted, "Accio Ginevra."
With a surprised 'Malfoy!' Ginny flew into his arms. He deftly caught her, put her on her feet, and pulled her against him.
"Now do you believe me?" He whispered into her ear as a blush rose in her cheek.
Ginny tried to struggle away but Draco kept his hold on her. She leaned her head on his chest, sighing, "Yes, Malfoy."
Draco beamed at her, "Good. We can start tomorrow."
