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The rest of the day, time passed by very slowly. I thought that I was going to die if I had to endure one more speech from Ron on how Draco Malfoy was the worst person he ever knew. I secretly knew better, or at least I thought that I did. I put on some comfortable yet nice pants, which was my style. Fashionable to a point, yet comfortable to wear for the day.

I stepped out into the common room quietly, knowing that if I woke anyone up, I would not be able to meet him. Nobody was there, thankfully, so I swung the portrait door open and left, headed for the astronomy tower. I walked past the statues, taking a moment to look at them. There was a statue of a unicorn, and as I walked past it, I could have sworn there was something different about it. I knew that it was nothing to have things change, but the fact that I couldn't figure out exactly what had changed, coupled with the fact that it had not changed since I had been at Hogwarts. I shrugged it off, but it still nagged at me as I made my way to the astronomy tower.

When I got there, I saw Draco. He was sitting on a windowsill, looking at me intently. In the dark I could still clearly see his coldly vivid gray eyes. He was looking at me like he was trying to figure something out, but he definitely had his gaze asphyxiated directly on my. It was quite unnerving to be watched intently as I walked over. Would you like to sit down, Ginny? I was wary, but I sat. I was determined not to be fooled, but I did not want to be scared.

What was it that you wanted to talk to me about, Draco? I asked, hoping that it was something good that he wanted to tell me.

I wanted to talk to you about us. I know that I hurt you, and my brother has said as much. He talked to me for a long time about the fact that I was damaging you by not showing you compassion, when in truth, I do appreciate you and your kindness. I could not meet his eyes as he spoke, for I did not know what he would say next or how I would feel about it.

After a long pause which seemed to me an eternity, he continued. You are the only person who has ever seen me for me, and not for my father, or my money, or what they can gain by befriending me. In truth, I am quite in love with you. You may not see it that way, but it's true. Gin, I've never met anyone as incredible as you are, and I've never met a girl who had so much passion, yet at the same time, so much sorrow.

I looked into his eyes at that moment, unable to keep myself from doing so, and I could just see the sincerity in his eyes. He would not tell such a lie as to have me believe that he was in love with me because he was not brought up to do so, and he never said an untruth that was to spare a person's feelings.

As I looked into his eyes, we got into closer proximity, until our lips were almost touching. I thought at that moment we would kiss, but a noise outside diverted our attention. We looked toward the stairs, and there was a faint blue glow pouring in from them. Draco stepped in front of me as the glow became brighter, and I was too afraid to stop him, although I normally did not like being so protected.

As we watched, the glowing became brighter and brighter. I thought that it would never get to where we stood because it was moving so slowly, but it emerged from the stairway.

When I saw what it was, I gasped. I was staring directly at the statue of the unicorn that I had seen earlier on my way to the tower. It completely blew my mind as to why this unicorn was there, and for that I was grateful. If I had known why it had come, I would have screamed bloody murder.

As it got closer, I could feel warmth emitting from it's body. It was then that I realized that the creature was not glowing but releasing blue flames. The fire was so beautiful, it was able to hold my gaze, and as Draco and I gazed, it got continually closer.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a spell was cast on the unicorn, and that was enough to throw us out of our trance. We looked at the stairs to see Lucifer watching in awe as the beautiful statue fell to the ground. None of us could believe what was happening.

Why do you think it came to life? Draco asked. I just stood there, still awestruck by the magical statue that had just fallen before us.

All I know about the statue is that Dumbledore told us that it would become alive if someone came near it with the hair of one of the creatures it was modeled after, but it would only be able to live if the hair was taken by force. Do you have any idea how that could have happened?

My eyes went to the ground, realizing that I in fact had been the cause of the statue's life. The Unidra poison that I had, that contained the hairs of a unicorn. As I looked back up, they both were gazing at me, Draco with knowing, Lucifer with question.

I think I know how it happened I said. I was about to explain it to Lucifer, but Draco took control.

I know as well. You have unicorn hair in your wand, don't you, Ginny? I was startled, to say the least, that he would help me hide what I had planned on doing.

Yes, I do. That's probably what happened, as unicorn hair wands are so incredibly rare. Lucifer looked skeptical, but he brushed it off and let our falsification slide by, obviously figuring that we would not tell the truth unless he tortured or threatened us, and from what I knew of him, he was not the type who would do that.

What are you doing here anyway, Ginny, and Draco. I saw that you weren't in bed, Draco, so I came to find you in your favorite getaway. I rushed more quickly when I saw that thing at the top of the stairs, because I knew that someone would be in danger if they were up here with it, and I did not want anyone hurt. Lucifer said, rather diplomatically if you were to ask me.

At that moment I knew that I would ever be able to decide whether I liked Draco or Lucifer more. Draco had this secretive lifestyle, and he was the resident bad boy, but Lucifer was so openly and blatantly kind, and he was so good, but there was nothing that I could make better about him really. That was one thing that I liked about Draco. I felt I could make him want to be a better person. But Lucifer was just so incredibly kind and gentle, and I knew that he would not betray me.

Needless to say, I was completely confused. I knew that I would have to choose, and my choice was leaning toward Draco, but something was holding me back, although I could not explain it. It was something that was telling me in the back of my mind, although I could not say what, that Lucifer was better for me, even though he was older than Draco.

We all left the astronomy tower, and with the unspoken agreement that none of us would be able to get to sleep, we headed toward the kitchens. We each asked for a butterbeer and got them immediately. Secretly, I enjoyed being waited on. Being one of seven kids doesn't exactly give your parents much time to be able to do much in the way of getting things for you, especially when you're the youngest.

We sat in silence for a few moments, and then Lucifer spoke. So, what exactly were you two doing in the astronomy tower together anyway? The only people I ever catch up there are couples who go there to make out. He said with a mischievous grin. Draco and I looked at each other.

Lucifer, we were only talking. Nothing more. Get that through your thick skull right now. Draco said, somewhat menacingly. It would have frightened me had he been speaking to me, but he was speaking to Lucifer, who looked completely unfazed by his tone.

Draco, you know that that tone of voice does not scare me. You should have known it years ago, and you haven't tried it in a long time. Trying to impress your girlfriend? Lucifer looked my way and winked. Good lord he was sexy!

She's not my girlfriend! Draco said, and I struggled to suppress a giggle, and I decided to play along with Lucifer's game.

Oh, draco, it's okay sweetie, I already told him about us. Draco looked completely dumfounded, and then he smirked.

Okay, I get it. You two are in on this together. Ha ha ha, you've both had your laughs. Now can we please start having a civilized conversation? Draco said, and he did not look like he enjoyed being teased. I wondered about that, but decided to ask him about it when we were alone.

We sat there for the remainder of the night, chatting idly about students, and gossiping about who did what with who in the past month. I was interested in it all, contrary to popular belief.

I discovered that Draco was still a virgin, which had greatly surprised me. It did not surprise me, however, to learn that Lucifer was not. It is not that he seems like the type who would do something like that, rather nobody who looks that perfect could be a virgin. Apparently he lost his virginity rather early in life, at age fourteen.

That was when I realized that he had lost it at my age, which would mean the girl was my age or younger, most likely. I knew that he was three years older than me, but it just dawned on me how sheltered and naïve I had been all my life. It was like living in a bubble, and that was something that I did not like.

Draco, Lucifer, I have a question to ask you guys. I said, feeling somewhat nervous.

Ask away, little one. Lucifer had a way of saying something that would normally mad, such as someone calling me little one, and making it sound like the greatest compliment anyone could give me.

I was wondering if you could help me. I have come to the realization that I have been very sheltered all of my life, and I have not experienced as much as a person should. I want to live life to the fullest, lose my innocent self, and I want you guys to show me. There, I had said it. I braced myself for their response.

Do you really want to change, Ginny? It was Draco who spoke.

I really do. In a bubble, it's nice, but it's not reality. When you get protected from pain and sorrow, and everything harmful, you miss out on a lot of joys as well. I had thought about this many times before, but I had convinced myself that it was the right thing for me to be in the bubble. It wasn't until I heard them talking about theur experiences that they had had in the past with other girls. Lucifer had only been with one girl, apparently, and that girl was the one he was with.

I almost fell out of my chair with the shock that he was with someone, but then I remembered Draco. I believe that certain people, as well as certain life experiences, change people. Draco and Lucifer had changed me, and would continue to change me as long as I was around them.

Lucifer was next to speak. Okay then. Let's get to work.

A/N: Okay, extra long chapter for everyone. I hope you appreciate it. This was fun to write, especially the unicorn part. I know, random, but it will fit in later, and it's going to help with... oh wait, I can't tell you that part of the plot. It'll fit in near the end though! Anyway, on to the shoutouts!

Jedi Tess of Gryffindor: Is that any better? Did I stretch it out enough? I tried. I'm glad that you like Lucifer. I made him to represent a person I know, the brother of who I made as Draco, although he never said that he loved me or anything the way Draco said that to Ginny. Oh well, that's life.

cashew: I'm glad that you want a lot of twists and turns. That's the way I write. It relates to my life, and that's why I write with the twists. It's as if my life wants to become a story, so I will write about it, or at least incorporate it in my writings.

someonelse: I know that it's odd. That's the whole purpose of it! lol. Glad yopu liked it!

GordoLuvr4Life: You got your wish, to some extent. Glad you liked it!

J-angel: I'm really glad that you liked it, and I'm glad you see a point to my cliffhangers. Not many people like them, so I'm glad that you see it my way!

Okay, I think that that's about everyone. Hope this chapter was as good as the previous four, or even better, and don't forget to review!

Slán go fóill,
Clarinet Girl Lyss