A/N: This chapter is Slightly AU (along with the chapters that will follow) and there is some very mild slash. (just a kissy kissy scene) Thank you!
Colin Creevey was walking nervously beside his long time crush, Dean Thomas. Colin asked Dean earlier in the week if they wanted to 'hang out' the weekend coming up.

Without any hesitation, Dean said yes.

"So, Colin .. What do you want to do?" asked Dean, shoving both his hands in his pockets. "We've already eaten and I don't have the need to buy anything."

"We can sit by the lake." Colin suggested. (I know there isn't a lake at Hogsmeade .. But bear with me here! Just trying to make it perfect! Just pretend!)

Dean smiled. "Alright .. The lake it is!" he said excitedly. "I'll race you!"

Before Colin could interject, Dean was already sprinting towards the body of water. "My shoes are going to be hell when I'm done with this." he mumbled, jogging closely behind the other brown haired boy. "Dean! Wait up!" he yelled, throwing his arms about as if independent from his body.

Dean reached the lake just before Colin came sweating in. "You - Run - Never - Fast - Can't - Breathe." Colin said between breaths.

Dean gave him a small chuckle, and plopped on the grass Indian style. "Come on, Col. You really have to run more. You never exercise."

Colin frowned. "You saying I look fat?!" he asked the boy. "Because, I bloody do crunches everyday, ALRIGHT!"

Shaking his head, Dean grinned. "I didn't say you were fat, I was just saying that maybe you should come with me in the mornings to jog a while. It'll be loads of fun."

Colin felt a blush creep up to his cheeks. "Uh .. Sure." he tried to say casually.

Laying back flat on his back, Dean looked up at the sky. "Can I ask you a question, Colin?" he asked, still looking up at the clouds.

"Sure."

Dean sighed. "How exactly do you tell someone that you like them?"

Colin quirked an eyebrow, his heart breaking at that moment. Hanging his head down in sadness, Colin said softly, "Just tell the person how you feel. It's not like the person won't feel the same way .. Right? I mean .. you're a great guy. I don't think any girl could say no to you."

Smiling to himself, Dean rolled over to face the sitting Colin. "It's not a girl that I fancy."

Colin's head snapped up. "What?" he asked, his voice getting caught in his throat.

Dean looked taken back. "Don't tell me you haven't noticed, Colin! Everyone knows!" He exclaimed. ".. I'm gay."

Colin felt his whole world go hazy, only Dean in view. "Oh .." he whispered, entranced by those dark hazel eyes.

Quickly looking away, Colin stuttered. "So .. Uh .. Who's this .. Uh .. Guy?"

Dean, then again, rolled over and proceeded to look at the sky. "I don't think he feels the same way." He ran a hand through his dark hair. "I mean .. I don't know for sure if he has the same sexuality preference as I do .. It's just .. The way he acts .. And how sweet and gentle he is .. And .." He trailed off, sighing to himself. "He's perfect."

"That's nice." Colin said in short breath. "He's lucky to have a guy like you then." Biting his lip, Colin stared out into the water, regretting this conversation with Dean. He didn't want to know about who the guy fancied, because Colin fancied him!

"I think I'm the lucky one." said Dean. "He's always been a wonderful friend towards me. It makes me think sometimes about how great of a couple we would really be .."

Pushing away his feelings, Colin asked, "So .. Describe this guy."

Dean beamed. "He has light brown hair. (Colin is going to be a brunette in this one!) And the most dazzling blue eyes I've ever seen. You could just get lost on the pools of color in the them." Dean saw Colin nod for him to continue. "He's a sixth year, his brother being in fifth. He's best friends with two girls and one guy." Colin's eyes widened. "If I had a chance to be with him .. I'd definitely take it."

Feeling his breath speed up, Colin gulped. ".. Oh .."

Inhaling deeply, Dean absorbed every courageous fiber in his body and kneeled face to face in front of Colin. "You know what else?" he whispered huskily.

"What?" Colin breathed, loving the closeness and hoping the gap between them would fill.

"He has the most kissable lips I've ever seen." was all Dean said before crashing his lips onto Colin's. Taking his right hand, Dean tilted Colin's face closer, inviting his tongue in and tasting the 'Creevey Essence'. (LOL)

Who ever said dreams didn't come true obviously did not witness this little moment.

Hermione Granger was walking by herself into The Three Broomsticks, hoping to bump into Ginny and her little sister. She was grateful that Ginny took Olivia off her hands for the day, but Hermione missed her baby sister dearly.

Standing by the entrance, Hermione looked around for a free table. "Hhmm." she mumbled to herself. Making a move to walk away, she was pulled back onto a strong chest, two muscular arms wrapped around her waist.

"Don't think you're leaving me all by myself, are you Hermione?" asked a playful voice.

Turning around in his arms, Hermione faced the tall red head. "If you planned on spending the day with me, you should of asked, Ronald!" she snapped in a motherly tone. Rolling her eyes and shaking her head, Hermione pulled Ron by the hand towards a small booth. "Where's Harry?"

They both took a seat. "He's over at the Quidditch store with Cho. They've been snogging all day. Ever since she came to visit today, all they've been doing is sucking each other's faces." said Ron, a look of disgust written all over his features.

Hermione snorted. "It's called a public display of affection, Ron!" she scolded him. "If you had a girlfriend you'd understand!"

Ron looked offended. "Hey! If I wanted a girlfriend I could have one! I just don't fancy anyone at the moment!" he argued.

"Maybe you're just afraid of commitment." she stated. "Merlin only knows that's what happened to us."

Ron snickered. "I know .. We were so bloody childish. Always trying to get the other jealous." He sighed. "I did rather enjoy it though .. I wish it never stopped." He whispered the last part, his ears going red.

Placing her hand over his, Hermione smiled. "I wish it never did, too .." Taking her hand back, she exhaled. "But .. It did, Ron. And you and I both know it was for the best. We loved each other .. And still do .. But more of a brother/sister kind of love. You're wonderful .. And that's why I care so much about you."

Grinning like a fool, Ron responded, "I am fairly irresistible, aren't I?" he asked cockily.

Shaking her head, Hermione scoffed. "Please, Ronald. If you're irresistible, than I am having Harry's child."

Ron's eyes snapped. "WHAT?!"

"It was a joke, Ronald!"

"Oh .. Right."

"Please, Miss Weasely, call me Lucius."

Ginny froze. Lucius Malfoy, head of all Death Eaters, Voldemort's second in command, was holding a Muggle-born's hand and looking quite happy about it. "Lucius." she spat his name out as if it were poison. "I'd like Olly back, please."

Lucius gave her a sincere smile. Is he actually smiling?! What the?! Olivia ran over to Ginny, hugging her legs. "Ginny! Ginny! Lushie (pronounced Loo-Shy) was telling me all about wands and owls!" exclaimed the little girl enthusiastically.

Ginny stared in shock. "He .. He brought you here?"

Lucius smirked at her surprised face. "Miss Weasely .. Olivia happened to be lost, so generally I thought it best to escort her back to her parents. Only then did I find out they were out on business. So, naturally I asked her whom she went with. And you're name was the first out of her mouth."

Closing her open mouth, Ginny gave him a lopsided small. "Thank you, Mr. Malfoy. I-I really appreciate it."

Giving her a curt nod, he turned his heel and began to walk away. "Lushie! Lushie! Wait!" yelled Olivia, running over to the blonde man and enveloping his knees in a hug. "Thank you for finding Ginny for me!" she thanked him.

Patting the girl awkwardly on the head, afraid that the youngest Weasely might find him soft, he replied, "It was no problem at all, Olivia. Now I best be going and you best go back to Miss Weasely."

"Okay!" Pulling back from the embrace, Olivia waved. "Bye, Lushie! See you later, Alligator!"

A few feet away from her, Lucius chuckled. "In a while crocodile." he said quietly, so only Olivia could hear him. He sauntered away, his black robes swirling behind him.

Swallowing the amount of spit that produced in her mouth, Ginny called out to Olivia. "Olly, Honey. We need to get a move on. I have to pay for these books and then we're off!"

"Okay, Ginny. But, just to let you know .. The line is long over there." Olivia pointed her index finger to the line in front of the cashier.

"Oh, bloody hell." muttered Ginny, skipping her way to the end of it. Olivia was right beside her, tapping her small right foot impatiently. As the line was moving up, a tall and lean figure meandered his way into the shop.

"Father!" yelled out a cold, yet eager voice.

Turning around slowly, Ginny took a good look at the man who took away her innocence. It was only soon that Olivia accidentally stepped on Ginny's foot, causing the red head to drop all her books and scowl. "Ow!"

Olivia cringed. "Oh, Ginny! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to do that .. Don't be mad!" The little girl pouted, making Ginny's face soften.

"Aw, baby. It's okay. Just help me pick up these books." They both then proceeded to gather up all the books on the floor.

Reaching out for the leather, black on, a gloved hand got to it first, lifting it up and handing it to her. Peeking out from under her red hair, Ginny gave a grateful smile. "Thanks, Mrs. Malfoy."

Beside her was Draco and Lucius, Draco looking incredibly irritated. "Can we please just buy the books and go?" asked Draco.

Narcissa frowned. "If you aren't going to be polite, Draco, then I might as well just send you home without any new books." she snapped at him. Narcissa turned to Ginny and smiled. "You alright dear?"

Nodding hastily, Ginny said, "Yes, thanks. Just .. Well .. A little accident."

Narcissa then gazed at Olivia. "Who might this little angel be?"

"Hi! I'm Olivia!" she said in her adorable voice. "What's your name?"

Narcissa laughed a regal laugh. "Oh, Darling. I'm Narcissa."

"Hi, Cissy!" screamed Olivia in delight. "This is Ginny, she's pretty." Ginny blushed at the little girls' compliment.

This is a weird day .. She thought in her mind. Lucius Malfoy bringing Olivia back to me, his wife helping me with my books .. If his parents are now so kind .. Then why is he fighting what we've had? Why did he push me away?

"Ginny?" asked Narcissa, looking at the girl in worry. "Dear, are you okay? You drifted off on us for a bit."

"What? Oh .. Yeah. I'm sorry .. I was just thinking about something." explained Ginny. Draco raised an eyebrow at the girl, looking rather amused. "What are you looking at, Malfoy?" she barked at him.

"Which Malfoy are you speaking to?" asked Lucius.

"The young, arrogant and self absorbed one." responded Ginny, not really caring if both his parents were there.

Narcissa snorted, which was very unladylike for her. "You're right, Ginny. He is quite arrogant and self absorbed. You have to see all the mirrors I bought in the house just for this one." she accused.

Draco stared at his mother. "Mum! Really, now! You don't have to go and scream it to the world!" How could she defend Ginny over me? She's my Mum! I'm her son! Although .. I do like how they are getting along. Wait no! Besides the point!

Grasping Ginny's forearm, Narcissa led her and Olivia to the front of the line. "Malfoy's do have their advantages." she whispered to Ginny, taking all the girls' books and placing them on the counter. "Charge it to my account, Gerald." she said politely.

Ginny's eyes widened. "No! Mrs. Malfoy, please .. I can pay for it myself!" protested Ginny.

"Oh, Darling, don't be silly. And please, call me Narcissa. Or Cissa for short."

Ginny paused for a moment, taking in her whole entire day. This is getting crazier by the minute. Who ever thought that the Malfoy's would actually be the nicest people around? Ron's told me so much about them .. And so has Harry .. Hermione, too .. But .. This isn't what they depicted. "Thank you, Cissa." she said softly.

"No problem, Dear." Narcissa then looked to Gerald. "Gerald, can I please have all the new books delivered to my home and also charged to my account."

"Yes Ma'am." replied the man. Ginny collected all her books, each on paid for. They walked away from the counter, Olivia glued to Ginny's side. They finally met up with the other two Malfoy's.

"Well, Ginny, we must get going now. It was nice meeting you and Olivia. I hope to see you soon. Please, tell your mother I said hello!"

Olivia pouted. "Don't go, Cissy. Can't you and Lushie stay here and play with me?"

"I'm so sorry, dear. I have to go home now and Draco needs to get back to school soon." replied Narcissa, feeling sorry that she couldn't stay any longer.

"Who's Draco?" asked Olivia curiously.

Lucius answered this for Narcissa. "Draco is our son, Olivia. He is right over there." He nodded his head towards the teenage boy, who at the moment was staring right at Ginny.

"Hi, Drakie!" yelled the girl.

Draco tried his hardest not to smile. It wasn't everyday a little girl would say hello to him all excited. "Hello." he said briefly. It was enough that his parents came to see him on Hogsmeade weekend. "Father .. Mum .. We should get going." stated Draco clearly.

Narcissa gave Ginny and Olivia both kisses on the cheek. "Don't forget to tell your Mum I said hi!"

"It was a pleasure meeting you, Olivia." said Lucius, in his authority-like voice.

Fighting the urge to kiss Draco goodbye, Ginny nodded. "Of course, Cissa."

"Bye Cissy, Lushie and Drakie!" squealed Olivia. "See you all soon!"

The family of three then left, leaving Ginny and Olivia in the book shop. "I can't believe that just happened. Lucius Malfoy hates our family and Muggle-borns. What was he doing talking to us?" Ginny asked herself.

"People change." replied Olivia, now holding Ginny's hand, answering her question. "Sometimes people change for the better. And if they don't change right away, they will eventually see the mistakes they made and correct them."

Ginny's eyebrows scrunched up. "Since when did you get so smart?" she asked, walking outside in the snow, her books on her right arm, her left hand holding Olivia's.

"Since I was Hermione's little sister." she said simply.

A/N: So what did you all think? I know you probably think this is a pointless chapter .. but .. with the rest of my stories .. so many things happened all at once .. which was kinda a good thing .. but for this story .. i want to strech it out .. add some drama .. some suspense .. lol .. well yeah .. this was slightly AU .. Lucius never really giving Ginny the diary .. i just didn't really need that info .. you know? Well, i hope you enjoyed this long ass chapter .. and for me to continue i want more than ten reviews! lol

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