She arrived at her apartment first, her companion a breath behind her. The room they were in was a small living room with a couch and some comfortable chairs and a small table. The kitchen was just off the living room and there were two bedrooms and an office down the hallway. It was a simple apartment that her and her roommate lived comfortably in.

"So what's this all about?"

"Ginny, my dear friend, we need to talk about the night of the last battle." 19 year old Ginny Weasley sat in her favorite chair by the lit fireplace and stared at her friend of 4 years. Blaise Zabini returned her stare. He hated to see the sad look in his dear friends face. She was so happy 3 years ago, and then the last battle took place.

"Why Blaise, I've talked about enough. Every time I go home mum always wants me to talk about it. I'm done with talking, I want to get on with my life, work on getting my career restarted."

"Gin, listen to me, I need to know what happened to him. I found some things out and I need your help to piece the puzzle together."

"Found some things out? About him? What is it?" the words blurred as they came out in a rush. 'What could Blaise have found, there's no big mystery of what happened, he died. He disappeared forever. He left me.' Ginny couldn't think straight, the only thing in her mind was the thought of her beloved's icy eyes.

"Ginny what happened the night the Dark Lord was killed. What happened to him?"

Ginny closed her eyes as she recalled that night. The scene was fresh in her mind, as if it had only happened yesterday, not 3 ½ years ago. " A bunch of us went out to Hogsmeade during the weekend. It was my 6th year. I walked down with Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna, and Neville. We were walking down the lane when it suddenly got really dark and really cold. It was as dark as night, and as cold as winter, but this happened in the summertime.

"Harry what's going on?" Luna said, her normally dreamy voice gone was filled with fright.

"I don't know Luna, but my scar's hurting like mad." Suddenly Ginny let out a scream.

"Ginny?" Ron yelled

"Leave me alone, Go away!" Ginny screamed, her voice filled with fear.

"Ginny, what is it?" Harry yelled. The answer made them all shiver with fear.

"Death Eaters!"

"I can't remember everything that happened next, I know Luna ran back to the castle to get help. But after that I don't remember a lot. There were so many death eaters there, we were up against at least 10 each. But soon we had students and teachers there with us. I remember the first one to fall, it was Susan Bones. Bellatrix Lestrange took her out, but McGonagall got Bella. I remember Harry battling Snape, and then I saw Harry looking for Voldemort. I only saw pieces of that battle, being busy fighting for my life. By that time there were bodies all over the ground. I tripped over one and landed hard on the ground. Then Lucius Malfoy was standing over me. He told me to prepare to die, and that I was going to die in the dirt where I belonged. Then I heard someone shout the killing curse and Lucius fell to the ground. Draco was the one to fire that curse. He came up t o me and picked me up off the ground. I couldn't walk; the fall had broken my ankle. Draco carried me to a safe stop and set me down. He stayed with me for a few moments.

"Ginny, stay here, that way I know you're safe."

"Draco, my family and friends are out there, I can't stay here and hide!"

"Please Gin, I can't think straight to keep myself alive if I know your out there in danger."

"Fine, I can't do much anyway. But before you leave, I have to say this. Draco, I have had the most amazing time with you, I've been so happy, and I don't want to loose you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, I love you Draco Malfoy.

"Ginny, I've never felt this way about any girl. All the girls I was with before, they were just flings, toys to pass the time, but you Ginny, you are more. You are a flower, a jewel, the gem of my life. I love you Ginny Weasley, and I want to be with you all my life. If we make it through this day, will you be my wife?"

"He gave me a family heirloom ring and then went back to the battle. I watched from where I was and fired as many curses as I could, using the rock I was behind as a shield. I saw Harry fall, and then pick up the fallen Neville's wand when his was broken. I saw him shout the killing curse. And then I saw a Death Eater standing behind Draco pointing his wand at him, I screamed, right when Harry's curse hit Voldemort. The Dark Lord fell in a cloud of smoke, and then the darkness that had fallen was lifted. Despite my broken ankle I ran to where Draco had been, but I could not find him. I searched for over an hour, but we never found his body, but we did find his wand and the necklace I had given him for his birthday. They were with the death eater who I had seen behind him. It was Pansy. She said when she saw me, if she couldn't have Draco, then no would." The tears were pouring down Ginny's face as she finished. She could say no more.

"Hmmm." Blaise was now deep in thought. "Do you want anything, I can get you some coffee or ice cream or something. Wait, I know. I'll make you my famous hot chocolate with a candy stick. That always made you feel better when we were in Hogwarts." Ever since Blaise had found Ginny curled up in a deserted classroom sobbing because she caught Harry cheating on her with Luna they'd been close friends. Blaise was probably one of the only people who knew how to cheer Ginny up. After Ginny had stopped crying and had her hot chocolate, she curled up on the couch and fell asleep. Blaise tucked a blanket around her and kissed her forehead. "Goodnight Gin." And with a crack, Ginny was left asleep on her couch in an empty apartment, while a pacing blond awaited the return of his best friend.

Authors Note: Review! I want to know what you think. And since I haven't put it before, I DON"T OWN IT :tear: oh well. Thanks to J.K. for letting us write stories about her amazing characters