Breakaway

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Chapter Four: Aftermath, Performance and an Interesting Theory

Want to feel the warm breeze

Sleep under a palm tree

Feel the rush of the ocean

Get onboard a fast train

Travel on a jet plane

Far away and break away

When Ginny came out of the fireplace at Wizard Records Draco was standing there waiting for her.

"Good show. I think you handled yourself well, although we could have done without that appearance of your rather obnoxious brother."

"Thank you and I agree. It went well besides that little episode."

"All right. Now listen up because I have some very good news. I have gotten you a place to perform," Draco said.

"That's fantastic. Where am I playing?"

"I thought that this would be fitting. The newly famous and loved Ginevra returning to her Alma Mater. In case you haven't guessed, you'll be singing at the Hogwarts Annual Freedom Ball," Draco said.

"Oh..." Ginny said briefly remembering her unpleasant years at the school.

"You'll probably have to do some covers from other singers but other than that, it seems to be all set."

"All right. That's fine by me."

"Oh, and you have to learn three new songs for this. Just so your material won't get too old, too fast. Theodore and Barry have written them but you'll have to see them for more information. They won't let me see them."

"Wow... this is moving along extremely fast, a lot faster than I would have thought possible."

"You said it. We promised that no one would hear the end of you and your music and that's what we're doing. People love you," Draco said as he turned and began to walk away. "Oh and in case you forgot when the ball takes place, I'll remind you. It's in a week," he called as an after thought.

Ginny turned and walked into the opposite direction. She had better go see Theodore and Barry. She reached the door and was prepared to knock until she heard them talking.

"Everyone who's been working with Ginevra and Draco knows that he," Barry said.

"Shh... someone might hear you," Theodore said.

"What does it matter? Everyone else knows except for Ginevra... and Draco doesn't know we all know."

'I don't know what? What are they talking about?' thought Ginevra.

"Anyway, what do you think about the interview she did?" Theodore asked trying to change the subject.

"I thought it went- Oh no you don't. You're not going to change the topic that easily. Do you think he'll ask her out?"

'Sweet Merlin. They think Draco likes me! That's preposterous.'

"Hmm... just to have it known, I don't approve of this gossip. But, I doubt it. It would look very bad on her. People might start to think that she only has a contract because of it."

"True, but you have to admit, they'd make a great couple."

Ginny knocked on the door and opened it. "Hello guys, I heard from Draco that you have some new songs for me."

"Yes, we do. Here are the lyrics. We're still working on the music, but if you could just take a look at them, that'd be fantastic," Theodore said while thrusting the papers at her.

"Thanks. Mind if I ask what you were talking about before I knocked?"

"Talking? We weren't talking," Barry said in a rushed voice.

"Yes you were. I know I heard talking."

"Oh, well, um, we were discussing new song ideas," Theodore supplied.

"Yes, new song ideas," confirmed Barry.

"Sure... anyway, thanks for the lyrics. I can't wait to hear the music."

"You're welcome. Now, go learn them," Theodore said in a mock serious voice.

"All right, thanks again guys," Ginny said and she left the room.

As she walked farther down the hall, she heard Barry say "I still say that they'd make a great couple." Ginny just shook her head and kept walking.

A week had passed and it was time for her big performance at the Hogwarts Annual Freedom Ball. She had learned all of her new songs and had even taken the time to memorize some songs from Celestina Warbeck, The Weird Sisters and a few muggle singers. It hadn't been that hard considering she had discovered that a memory boosting potion could be used in things like this.

Ginny began to get dressed for this. She was wearing a pair of robes that went down to her knees with long wispy arms and made of a see through black fabric. Underneath this robe she wore a simple spaghetti strapped dress that looked like fire under the black. With a help of a simple spell performed by Sebastian her outfit flowed like water and sparkled in an unseen light.

She heard a knock on her door and Sebastian, followed by two women came in.

"Hello, it's time to do your hair and makeup," Sebastian said.

"But I thought I would-," Ginny started.

"Sit down on the chair. Ladies you know what to do," he ordered.

When Ginny didn't sit down Sebastian pushed her down and his two assistants immediately set to work. One was doing her hair the other her makeup. They began to try different spells for hair and makeup until the settled on small tight ringlets in her auburn hair with highlights of a slightly lighter color and smoky eye makeup with pink lips and tinted cheeks.

"Wow," Ginny said. "I can't believe it."

"You better believe it," Sebastian said. "Oh, you better go see Draco. You're due to perform in an hour and I think he wants to run things over with you."

"All right. Thanks for the hair and makeup," Ginny said as she stood up and excited her dressing room.

She walked down to Draco's office in the Wizard Records building. There he was pacing, as if he was the one that needed to be nervous.

"Mhmmm," Ginny said clearing her throat while letting her presence be known.

"There you are!" Draco exclaimed. "Now, you are to be up on that stage in exactly," he paused glancing up at the clock, "fifty seven minutes.

A/N: Well here is the next installment. Sorry it took so long. It's actually been done for awhile. Thanks to everyone who reviewed. It is very much appreciated. kneh13