chapter 9

A few weeks had gone by since Draco and Ginny's hospital visit. It was the last week of school to be precise. Draco's mind was a torrent of emotions, which was rather troublesome owing to the fact that he had his final exams.

The thought's weren't all about Ginny, in fact some where just remotely related to her, like the plan he had been formulating, the plan for the proposal. That would have to sneak out, but it would still be worth it.

As he sat in the middle of a history of magic exam, he couldn't help but keep repeating "tonight is the night." Over and over in his head. After the exam (Draco knew he got at least 30 wrong but he didn't care) he raced up to his dorm and grabbed a piece of parchment.

Dearest Ginny,

I would like to invite you to a romantic dinner with me tonight, I would also like to remind you of how much I truly love you. Send your answer back immediately, as for time is of the essence.

Love,

Draco

He tied it to his black owl's leg and sent it off. A few moments later it soared into the window Draco untied the parchment with trembling fingers, he un folded it and a single word was written.

Yes

He could have jumped for joy but he only had an hour break and he had to run to Hogsmeade. He arrived with a swirl of his cloak outside of a rare and expensive jewelry shop. The bell tinkled softly as the warm summer breeze flew into the shop along with Draco. "Ah mister Malfoy, here to purchase anything?" "You know what I came here for, I ordered it a few weeks ago." "Ah yes the diamond." The shopkeeper beckoned him into the back room.

"This way." Draco followed him to the way back where on a pedestal was Ginny's ring. It was a semi simple piece, it was a platinum band with a large diamond set in the middle and two smaller diamonds to the side. "It's perfect." Was all Draco could manage to choke out. "Only the best for you Mr. Malfoy." "Jacues, could we keep the ring between you and me?" "Of course." The shopkeeper put the ring in a black velvet case and Draco paid the considerable amount of money to him and slipped the ring into his cloak pocket. He left the shop and apperated to a fine dress store. He put in and orders for a black suit and a flowing black dress for Ginny.

The seamstress said it could be ready in an hour. Draco had one last thing to do, he apperated to Diagon Alley and into the extremely elegant French restaurant that he had eaten at many a time. He made a reservation for a semi private room and apperated back to the castle just in time to write Ginny another quick note and get to his last exam.

Quick authors note: I won't usually go into Ginny's perspective, I'll usually stay to Draco's. Sorry for the interruption!

Ginny had just stepped out of the shower when Draco's owl came oaring in through the open window. It read:

Dearest Ginny,

I am sending your dress and a house elf to do your hair for you. I will meet you at nine o' clock out side of the portrait hole. Pretend to go to sleep early and sneak out under the invisibility cloak that I will send with your dress.

I love you and look forward to seeing you,

Draco

Ginny felt absolutely joyous but at the same time nervous. She barely had time to think because there was a loud crack and a house elf arrived carrying a package. "Miss. Master Draco has sent me your dress and instructions to do your hair." Ginny blushed and said "Hang on, let me get my knickers on." She grabbed a pair and dissapeared into the bathroom. She came out with a bra and a pair of lacy knickers on.

The house elf had taken the dress out and laid it on the bed, it was amazing, and it must have cost a fortune! She slipped it on and it fit perfectly. It had spaghetti straps and dipped down in the front a little and the back was almost fully open: the fabric dipped down to about just over her tailbone. The house elf worked quickly and soon Ginny's hair was twisted up into an elegant bun. The elf departed soon after, leaving Ginny to pace all alone.

Draco stopped his pacing to check his watch yet again. It was almost time to pick up Ginny. He checked that the ring was in its proper place and he took a red rose out of the vase on his desk. He looked in the mirror, he'd forgotten to gel his hair! "Oh well, I don't have time." He muttered aloud. He slipped on his invisibility cloak and departed from the room. He hadn't really ever had time to admire the castle after dark, it was amazing yet slightly creepy.

He didn't have time to ponder because before he knew it, he was facing the portrait hole. He waited for a minute and then it opened to reveal the most beautiful women he had ever laid eyes on. The dress he had picked out was like a second skin on her, and it suited her well, despite her slightly inflated middle. "Draco!" she whispered as she saw him. "Hello love." He whispered back. "We must get going, we wouldn't want out reservations to expire." "Reservations?" she said, obviously interested.

The walked out into the warm summer air and came to a halt. "I know you're learning to apperate, but I wouldn't want any splinching tonight. Could you just grab my arm and I'll apperate?" "Alright." She said and linked arms with him. With a whoosh they arrived at the French restaurant. They walked in, side by side and were greeted by the host. "Hello Mr. Malfoy, right this way." They walked forward, passing a lot of angry people waiting in line to get into the restaurant. They went past candle lit tables to the private room. It was big and had a curtain for privacy. It also led to the outdoor dance floor where a live band was playing slow songs.

They were seated and both had a five-course meal including roast lamb and a chocolate torte for dessert. Draco was getting really nervous now but hid it well as he asked her to go on a walk with him. She complied and the two walked around the miniature lake and into a large gazebo surrounded by a rose garden. "I didn't want to dance in front of everyone, I don't dance that well." He said with a grin.

"Any how, may I have this dance?" he inquired, holding out his hand to her "Of course." She replied and he pulled her close as they swayed to the music floating across the lake. After a few slow songs they sat down and talked for awhile. The night had gone perfectly so far and Draco reckoned that he should pop the question soon. He spotted the rose he had given her and casually brushed it off of the bench. "OOPS, let me get that." At the pretense of plucking up the rose, Draco got into the kneeling position.

He took her hand and said "Ginny, I love you with all of my heart and soul. I wouldn't give up what we have for all of the riches in the world. I want to have this baby and be a father to it and a husband to you." Her eyes widened in expectation as she heard this.He reached into his breast pocket and pulled out the velvet box. "Ginevera Weasly, will you marry me?" he said as he opened the box to reveal the ring.

She was so astonished for a second but then leaned down to give him a lingering kiss. "Can I take that for a yes?" he asked. "Yes Draco! Yes yes yes yes yes!" She was absolutly beaming by now and tears of joywere streaming down her cheeks.He took the ring out of the box and slipped in on to her finger where it instantly tightened to it. He stood up and gathered her in his arms. He leaned down and captured her mouth in a lingering and passion filled kiss.

"I'm going to love having you as a wife!" he said as a new slow song started and he held her close. After it ended they slowly ambled back around the lake. Draco didn't know what had come over him, but he had wrapped his hand around the side of her waist and couldn't bring himself to let go. They walked back through the restaurant and up to where the live band was playing. He whispered to one of them and they stopped their song. Draco climbed towards the microphone and said "Excuse me, can I have your attention please? I thought I would inform you that this lovely lady has just agreed to marry me! We're getting married!"

He stepped away from the microphone amid cheers of the dancers. The band struck up a happy tune at the news and Draco grabbed her for one last dance. He took Ginny's hand and they walked out of the restaurant together. They apperated back and walked to Draco's room. They opened the door and he poured her some champagne in a tall glass "To us." He said as they clinked glasses. He downed his glass and came over to where she was standing, with her back turned to him, admiring the painting on his wall. He snuck up behind her and placed his hands on her stomach from behind.

He gave the nape of her neck a little lick and whispered "I love you Ginny." In a way that gave her shivers. She turned her head and kissed him lightly, barely touching his lips. She kissed him again but harder as she turned towards him. He Leaned forward and kissed her hungrily. She dropped her champagne glass to bring her hands up behind his neck. He broke the kiss to ask her "Do you want to?" "Umm." Ginny groaned with her eyes closed.

"I'll take that as a yes." Draco managed to get out right before her reclaimed her lips. They started towards the bed and when Ginny's knees bumped into it she collapsed on to it. He collapsed next to her and pulled her on top of his lap. She giggled as he unbuttoned her shirt and licked her neck. She captured him in another kiss as she unbuttoned his shirt and ran her hands over his chest. "Uhh, Draco, I love you so much."

"I know." He whispered into her chest as he ran his tongue down the space in between her breasts and down her stomach. He stopped at her belly button and started teasing the small piece of jewelry hanging there as his hands snaked up and started stroking her stomach softly. She ran one hand through his hair as the other hand reached down and swiftly unbuttoned his pants. He stopped his onslaught and slid his pants off slowly. She hooked her fingers under the waistband of his boxers and slowly slid them down while he did the same to her black lace thong.

He distracted her by grabbing one of her earlobes with his tender lips while his hand slipped down and his nimble fingers found their entrance. She gasped and grabbed his bum as the finger teased her sensitive spots. Judging by her wetness, Draco sensed that she wouldn't need much more convincing. "Oh Draco! I need you in me right now!" She said as he touched her most sensitive spot. "As you wish." He whispered into her neck and plunged himself deep inside of her. She groaned loudly and he started moving at a medium pace.

She dug her fingernails in and scratched them down his back as she peaked about ten minutes later. They lay there together until their breathing returned back to normal, occasionally punctured by small kisses and nips. She took his face in her hands and placed a small kiss in his forehead and one on the tip of his nose before kissing him passionately on the mouth. "I'm going to love being your wife." She spoke into his ear.

He chuckled and said "We'd better get cleaned up." He got up and picked her up and carried her to his bathroom. He ran a bath while he set her into it and stepped in next to her. She let her head rest on his broad shoulder and sighed. "Are you Alright?" "Draco, I've never been happier."

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