Façade
By DracosDragon969
Summary: Ron meets a girl in Diagon Alley before he returns to Hogwarts for his final year. Who's the girl? Why the one and only Pansy Parkinson, although Ron doesn't know this. Pansy is dealing with having to lie to the one guy she wants to be with, Ron, and weather or not to receive the Dark Mark along side her best friends Draco and Blaise. The story goes through their final year at Hogwarts and deals with lies, deceit, love, and the final battle between Voldemort and Harry Potter.
Relationship Pairings: Pansy Parkinson/ Ron Weasley, Harry Potter/ Luna Lovegood, Hermione Granger, Ginny Weasley, Severus Snape, Draco Malfoy, and Blasie Zabini/ every girl at Hogwarts that will have him.
Rated: R (FOR A REASON PEOPLE)
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters. They all belong to J. K. Rowling.
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Chapter Ten
Secrets Revealed
"Great Job." Ron stated as he landed in front of his team. "As captain I could not have been happier with practice today." He looked at Harry. "Great job catching the snitch it only took you four minutes." He turned to his three chasers Ginny, Colin, and Jamie (all sixth years) "You all worked well as a team and the points you scored today will only guarantee us a win next Saturday against Ravenclaw. "And you two…" he turned towards Andrew and Jack. "…have improved a lot since fifth year and Gryffindor is grateful that you are now able to tell the difference between us and the other team." Everyone began to laugh and clap the beaters on the back. "Today I took it easy on you, but next time I want be so lenient. Remember we have weight training every Sunday, so I will see you ALL tomorrow at 6am." He heard a few groans from many of the players, but that was to be expected.
He picked up his Firebolt Three, a gift from Fred and George, and placed it over his shoulder as both he and Harry made their way towards the locker room for a shower.
"So you want to talk about it?" Harry asked as he and his friend walked across the pitch.
"You know talking is the last thing I want to do." Ron stated as he looked towards the sky.
"It just seemed like last night you were a little preoccupied."
"Yeah well that's because I did something stupid and I was weighing out my consequences."
"What did you do?"
"I let Parkinson kiss me two nights ago." Ron stated with a sigh.
"I guess your right, you did do something stupid." Harry stated sarcasticly. "What happened?"
"I walked her to the dungeons after our meeting, I guess I kind of led her on and she kissed me."
"What the hell did you do that for?" Harry asked as he opened the locker room doors.
"If I knew why, would I be walking around so confused now?"
"Then tell me why you think you kissed her." Harry said in an exasperated tone.
Ron stripped out of his quidditch gear and made his way towards the showers. "It just sort of felt right."
Ron began to think back, he had to admit that kissing Pansy was not that bad at all. He really felt that there was something there, but at the same time he didn't.
"Hello Earth to Ron." Harry stated as he waved his hand in front of Ron.
Ron snapped back to reality.
"Yeah… well I probably kissed her because I find her attractive." Ron stated as he continued to wash the days practice off. "Harry."
"Yeah."
"Don't ever get that close to me naked." He said with a smirk.
"Then please try to keep with the flow of conversation. So what about prefect duties tonight, are you two going to learn to keep your hands away from one another?
"I have no choice. As gorgeous as Pansy is she still isn't Summer." Ron stated flatly. Due to the fact that Ron had no clue about the name of his mystery girl, both he and Harry had begun to refer to her as Summer. "Besides she kind of implied that what happened between us would not occur again."
"Is that what you want?" Harry asked as he reached for a towel to dry off with. He handed one to Ron and they both proceeded to the changing rooms.
"Yes…No… just when in the bloody hell did you become my therapist, lets talk about something else." Ron stated.
"Ok so who are you taking to the masked ball?" Harry said while stepping into his jeans.
"I'm actually going to ask Summer today, I wrote her a letter last night." Ron stated as he put on a t-shirt. On the weekend the students of Hogwarts were allowed to dress down. "With it being a masked ball she could still keep her identity, unless… I can persuade her to take it off." Ron stated suggestively.
"I really don't think that's a good idea. I mean for all we know your friend could be a she outside of school but a he in school." Harry stated with raised eyebrows. "What if summer is really…Malfoy."
Both boys stared at each other as if contemplating this option and then both began to shiver in disgust.
"Merlin I hope not."
"Yeah well it still is a possibility."
"Whatever… lets not talk about ferret face either. I already have to meet with him and do this stupid project."
"Yeah well you should learn to keep your hands to yourself."
"Are you going to give me the Hermione speech?" Ron stated. "If you are, save it. I've heard it enough times from her mouth."
"So… how is your potion coming along?"
"You'd have to ask Malfoy seeing as he won't let me anywhere near it. He has me doing all of the written work."
"You headed there now?"
"Yeah, where are you going?"
"Probably go find Luna and then find a broom closet." Harry stated with a grin.
"See you at dinner." Ron said laughing.
"Ok see yeah."
Ron checked his watch and realized he was already ten minutes late for his meeting with Malfoy. He groaned inwardly for he knew they were meeting in the room of requirement on the seventh floor. Ten minuets later he was panting outside of the door having run most of the way. He entered the room, which looked like that of the potion classroom, to find Malfoy stirring their potion.
"You know… if you're going to show up late, why bother to show up at all?" Draco stated without looking up from his task.
"Stuff it Malfoy, I don't want to hear it." Ron stated as he took his seat opposite Draco.
"Oh you'll hear it weasel, unless you want me to report to Snape about your less than tardy behavior." The Slytherin stated dangerously.
Ron decided it would be best to ignore Draco and continue with his notes on the changes in the potion.
Draco scoffed in irritation. "Isn't this just peachy. I get the giant oaf who couldn't keep his hands to himself as a lab partner for the rest of the year."
Ron sighed in irritation. "Would you rather have Harry as a lab partner again, because I'm sure that could be arranged?"
Draco glared at the mention of Harry's name. "Point taken…so weasel why were you late?"
"Look Malfoy…" He spat. "If you call me weasel one more time, I'm going to take a lesson out of old moody's handbook. Besides it isn't any of your business why I'm late."
Draco smirked. "Your right weasel it isn't like your life is all that interesting. I mean what exactly do poor people do with there spare time."
Ron quickly jumped to his feet and drew his wand. "I only agreed to be your partner, because anyone and I mean anyone would have been better than Masenfer. But if you say one more word to me that doesn't concern this project…" He leant in closer to Draco. "Professor Snape looses his star pupil."
Draco smirked inwardly at the realization that Ron was actually standing up for himself. "I don't find it wise to threaten me Weasley… I know spells that aren't at all pretty and I would hate to have to explain to Dumbledore just why there is one less redhead walking about."
Ron lowered himself slowly back into his seat and began retaking notes. "Just stop talking, the faster we finish this the faster I can get the hell out of here."
"To right you are." Draco stated as he noticed a piece of parchment on the ground behind Ron that had fallen during his tirade As to not bring attention to what he was doing he walked over towards a potion cabinet and quickly swooped up the parchment, after reading it to himself he smirked and decided to read aloud its contents.
"Dear A Secret Worth Keeping…" Draco stated in a girly voice.
Ron dropped his quill in shock at the words he heard Draco recite from behind him. He checked his pocket and realized that his letter was indeed missing. He paled considerable and turned to face Draco glaring furiously.
Draco than continued… "I really wanted to know if you would accompany me to the masquerade ball…"
Ron snatched the letter from the hands of Draco. "Don't touch things that do not belong to you Malfoy." Ron spat dangerously.
"Is it me or do you sound even more pathetic on parchment." The Slytherin stated with a smirk. "And just who the hell is this secret girl?"
"Stay out of my business." Ron stated as he walked over to the nearest window.
Draco watched with interest as the Gryffindor redhead approached the window and called the name Frewin. 'Why the bloody hell is he calling Pansy owl?' the Slytherin thought as the bird soared into the open window minutes later.
"Take this to her." Ron stated to the large owl as he tied his letter to its outstretched leg.
Frewin noticed Draco staring at her and she immediately recognized him. She quickly nipped at Rons' hand affectionately and flew to the shoulder of Draco.
Draco allowed Frewin to settle on to his neck as he watched a look of horror wash over Ron's face. He allowed the owl to nuzzle his neck and soon found himself grinning at the ticklish feeling.
Ron stared at the display of affection taking place in front of him, however his thoughts drifted back to the conversation he had earlier with Harry. Could Draco really be his 'pen pal?' "H…how do… do you know that owl?" Ron asked with fear evident in his voice.
Draco looked at him and smirked. "Wouldn't you like to know? Oh… stop looking at me like that, I don't know this damn owl." He spat. Draco realized that for Ron to ask that question he obviously didn't know who the owl belonged to and was not going to be the one to inform him.
Frewin stopped her affection on Dracos' neck and hooted her disapproval.
Draco scoffed as he felt Frewin nick his shoulders as she flew out the window. 'Just great' Draco thought, 'now I'm going to have to make this up to her.' "Let's get back to work?" He snapped.
Ron refused to ask any questions and soon both boys found themselves working silently on their respective task.
Meanwhile in the Head dormitory…
Pansy entered the room after reciting the password Draco had told her earlier to find the common room deserted. "Granger!" Pansy yelled in the direction of the Gryffindors' room.
Moments later Hermione descended the stairs glaring at her. "Do you know it is impolite to walk into someones' home unannounced?"
"Whatever Granger, lets just get this over with?" Pansy stated as she followed Hermione towards the kitchen table. As they proceeded towards the kitchenette, Pansy realized that they were in fact alone in the dormitory. "I thought Draco and Ron were supposed to be here."
Hermione took a seat opposite Pansy and looked at her in disgust. "Is that why you're dressed like that, hoping Draco would take you into his room and snog you senseless?" She questioned.
"Haven't we been through this before?" Pansy stated in an exhausted tone. "I wear what I want Granger, at least it's not the suit Merlin gave me."
Hermione stared at Pansy with large eyes.
"And contrary to popular belief Draco and I are just friends. So you can…" Pansy was interrupted by the light tapping of Frewin on a window. She walked over to let her owl in and retrieve the letter from her leg.
Hermione watched the transaction and a sudden realization hit her. She had seen the owl before, but she just could not remember where.
Pansy re- read the letter three times and each time she finished it she came to the same conclusion, Ron wanted her to attend the masquerade ball with him. And as much as the news delighted her, she couldn't help but feel a little jealous. He had asked her the one thing she had wanted to hear since she knew of the dance and yet she couldn't enjoy the moment, because he didn't want to go with her he wanted to go with someone else. Sure in essence she was that someone else but he didn't know that and she found herself feeling a little hurt by this comprehension.
Hermione found herself watching Pansy as she looked over the parchment. She noticed the Slytherin looked hurt, she just wished she knew what had brought it about. What was she thinking, she couldn't stand Pansy and bad news for the Slytherin meant good news for her.
"Aw did the little Slytherin get a bit of bad news." Hermione stated in a baby voice.
Pansy looked up from her letter and glared at Hermione. "Don't say another word to me." She spat. Hermione flinched at the words.
She decided to return to her task. Pansy pocketed the letter and took her seat opposite Hermione. Moments later both girls were joined by Frewin who watched them with interest.
With the owl so close to her Hermione realized that it had visited Ron numerous times since term had began. Hermione jumped out of her seat. "You're the girl Ron met this summer aren't you." She shrieked.
"Shhh… Merlin Granger you never learn when to quit do you?" Pansy accused.
"I take that as a yes." Hermione stated as if Christmas had come earlier. "Does Ron know?"
Pansy took a moment to decide if telling Hermione about her feelings for Ron would be a good idea. She knew there was only one way she would tell Hermione anything and that was if Hermione was willing to do the same. "Everyone has secrets Granger it's just a mater of when they are forced to face them." She stated as she stared Hermione in the eyes.
Hermione paled considerable, there was no way that Pansy knew her secret. No one knew.
"So the question is, what secret is our little bookworm hiding?" Pansy stated with a smirk, her eyes never leaving Hermiones'.
Hermione shifted her gaze to Frewin. "So you figured it out?" Hermione asked still looking at the owl before her.
"Wasn't that hard, especially with how you both acted in potion class."
"I never meant to fall for him." Hermione stated honestly.
Pansy tried not to display her shock. So the little Mudblood was falling in love with Draco. "Don't tell me you love him."
Hermione began working with the potion lazily, praying silently that this conversation would end now. "You can't help who you love." Hermione stated quietly.
Pansy stared at Hermione and for the first time since they had met she felt they both had something in common. "I know." Pansy stated just as quietly. She sighed and decided that it would be safe to tell her own secret. "I really do like Ron." Pansy stated. "And the letter that Frewin bought me was from him."
The girls stayed silent for the remainder of their meeting each silently knowing how the other was feeling.
Please Review. HUGS AND KISSES. Next chapter will deal with a long talk with Draco, Blaise, and Pansy. I have a couple of things I want to reveal in the next chapter about the Slytherins so please check back.