Professor?

Chapter Three

Ginny ran. She just ran as fast as she could and didn't stop until she was safely in Hogwarts and safely in her room. She didn't want anyone to see her crying. She ran in and laid on her bed. Once her emotions finally caught up with her and her breath want heart rate were pretty much normal, she cried. She balled. And she didn't even notice that she had passes Draco in the common room, or the fact that he was standing in the doorway.

"What's wrong?" Draco asked concerned. "What happened?"

"Nah… nothing." Ginny sobbed.

"I have never seen you cry, or look this upset, ever in the seven or eight years I've known you, except when your brother Charlie died. Now what's wrong?"

"Ha… Harry."

"What did he do? He didn't hit you did he?"

"No, no it wasn't anything like that."

"What was it then?" Draco asked sitting next to her on her bed. Ginny sat up as well and leaned into him, he put his arm around her. They fit together perfectly. Ginny cried for a while, Draco didn't push her anymore.

"Are blondes better?" Ginny asked suddenly. She had stopped balling but was still crying silently and still leaning against Draco.

"What?" Draco said confused. What was she talking about?

"Are they better? Prettier, you know, better."

"No. At least not to me."

"They are to Harry." Ginny said, sniffling. She shouldn't have said that.

"What do you mean, 'They are to Harry'?"

"When I finished shopping, I went to the Three Broomsticks- Oh snap! I left my stuff there!"

"Don't worry about it Rosemerta will send it here."

"Ok… anyway. I walked over to where Harry was sitting and there he was, snogging some blonde chick. I ran. I ran as fast as I could out of there. I can't believe I believed that jerk!" Draco looked at her questionly.

"We went out in my sixth year, after the war," Ginny explained. "We broke it of last summer because we weren't going to see each other. Then at my graduation party he said that he had missed me and wanted to be with me again. Even though I wasn't sure I wanted to. I had this gut feeling that it wouldn't work, besides I liked someone else. But, being me, I didn't want to disappoint my family or Harry, I said I would go out with him. I can't believe I did that! Biggest mistake I ever made!" Ginny was more angry now then sad, kind of scary.

"Ginny…"

"No, you know, I should have known something like this was bound happen. I can't believe I let this happen! Gah! I could just slap myself!" She stood up.

"Ginny clam down." Draco said pulling her back onto the bed. "Look you must have liked him or it wouldn't have effected you like this, now just breathe and mourn, do you want ice cream?"

"Draco!" Ginny said standing up once more. "How can you… I guess your right. I just really wanted it to work out, and no I don't want any ice cream." Ginny said and sat down again. She looked sad but she wasn't crying anymore.

"Ginny I know how you feel, sometimes you just want things to work out even though you don't like the person."

"Exactly. I wish that my parents were as understanding as you are."

Draco hugged Ginny. He really wanted to kiss her. At least now he could hold her and not feel guilty about it. Ginny hugged him back. They stayed like that for a long time until Ginny fell asleep in his arms. Draco gently laid her down on his bed. He went over to his and picked up his book and began to read.

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"Oh my goodness! They're coming! Oh dear! Are we ready? Eep! Oh dear!" Minerva McGonagal was all over the place going crazy.

"Don't worry about it." Draco said in response to Ginny's face; she was shocked. "She was like this last year as well."

"Ok… never thought I'd see the day… My rooms are done, will you help me move my stuff there?"

"Sure let's go."

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"This is an interesting room. It's very…"

"Unexpected? Yeah, I know. I didn't want all Gryfindor colors, my favorite are red and blue though." Draco just nodded and looked around the room. It looked very much like any other common room, only there were pictures everywhere. Pictures of her family and friends. There was even one of her dancing with Severus Snape.

"Very unexpected. Is that Severus?"

"What? Oh, yeah, that's him. I put that one up for kicks. He's actually interesting to talk to, I never would have expected it." Ginny and Draco laughed. They proceeded onto Ginny's bedroom, which was also blue, not Ravenclaw blue, but a lighter one. There were more pictures in here. Draco even spotted one of him dancing with Ginny on her nightstand.

"I like this one. You must introduce me to this man. He looks so intelligent and gentleman like."

"Yeah, well, looks can be deceiving."

"Well I never."

"Get used to it Draco. This is what you get for tormenting me and my family." Ginny said then she stuck her tongue out at him. He laughed.

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"Hello class. I am Professor Weasley, today we will be working on a truth potion. The directions are one the board." Ginny said tapping the board lightly with her wand, and directions appeared. "Any questions?" A boy in Slytherin raised his hand. "Yes?"

"You're the she-weasel right? The sissy Gryfindor?"

"Sissy? You did not just call me a sissy. How many 'sissies' do you know that would dance with Severus Snape and defy Draco Malfoy? Not to mention fight in the final battle?" The young Slytherin was taken aback. Someone laughed in the back of the room. Ginny looked over at him. It was Dennis Creevy.

"I've seen pictures of the dance, pretty funny." Everyone laughed.

"Now, Mr. …?"

"Rockchester."

"Mr. Rockchester is there any thing else you would like me to straighten you out on?"

"Yeah, why did you break up with Harry Potter?" Ricky Rockchester said with a smirk. Every single person in that room was listening intently. They all wanted to know the answer to that one.

"Isn't that the million galleon question? Do your work class, Mr. Rockchester stay after class."

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"She's making me do an essay on how to behave in class! She can't do that can she Professor?" Ricky Rockchester was in Professor Malfoy's office discussing Professor Weasley's punishment for misbehaving in class.

"Actually, Mr. Rockchester, she can. She is a Professor. I suggest you do the assignment and never call her a 'sissy' again." Just then the door opened.

"Oh. I'm sorry. I didn't realize you were busy, I'll come back later." Ginny said while turning to leave.

"No, that's alright. We're done, you can come in." Ricky didn't move.

"Actually, we're not done." Rocky said to Ginny then turning to Draco. "I'm not doing the assignment."

"Then you'll get a detention. It's your choice. Good bye Mr. Rockchester."

"Well then, that was interesting. He really doesn't like me does he?"

"He doesn't like anyone. He's a stuck-up brat. That's all, don't worry about it." Draco stood up and walked over to Ginny; he gave her a hug. "Are you alright?" Ginny nodded. She looked up at him, pulled his head down and kissed him. They stayed like that for a moment, then Draco's tongue asked permission into her mouth. She obliged. As they explored each other's mouths Ginny's hands were tangled in Draco's hair and Draco was pulling her closer. When they finally broke apart they were both panting.

"Wow…" Draco said once they both were breathing normal again.

"Um… will you go out with me?" Ginny asked. She had wanted to ask that since they had danced together. Since he had become nice. Since he held her.

Draco just looked at her. She had, yet again, stolen his job! He couldn't believe it! She stole his job!

"I don't believe you." Draco said. Shanz, was that out loud?

"Excuse me? What did y-"

"You stole my job. So, no, I will not go out with you." Ginny wanted to slap him. He was still mad that he couldn't have the Potions job? "But-"

"I can't believe you're mad about that."

"Would you let me finish?" Ginny nodded. "I will not go out with you, but, will you go out with me?"

"Wait… that doesn't… oh, gosh Draco." Ginny said realizing what Draco was talking about. "Yes, Draco, I will go out with you, but only to help your already overly large male ego." Draco glared, and Ginny laughed at him. Then Draco pulled Ginny in and kissed her.

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"So that's why Gindylows are harmful. Can anyone tell me how they are helpful?"

"Sorry to interrupt," Ginny said as she walked into Draco's classroom. "But I need to borrow a student, if that would be alright."

"Just a minute I need them to answer a question for me." Turning back t0 the class Draco said, "Well?" A blonde Ravenclaw seventh year raised her hand.

"Yes, Miss Zeek."

"They aren't helpful. They're harmful, totally and completely. Aren't they?"

"No." Ginny said. Draco looked over at her. "There are some good qualities, the bad ones are just more prominent. Can I borrow Rockchester now?"

"Yes." Under his breath Draco said, "Meet me in my room for dinner; password hasn't changed."

"Professor?"

"Yes, good bye class, Draco." Once they ere out in the hall Ginny turned to Ricky. "Mr. Rockchester, I hope your realize the serious of you not turning in tour assignment. You're gong to have detention tonight. Meet Mr. Filch in the trophy room at eight."

"But Professor-"

"No buts you're going, now go back to class."

"Yes ma'am."

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"How was detention?"

"Huh?"

"Rockchester?"

"Oh, Filch."

"Ahh."

"Yeah. Hence why I am free to be here now. By the way this is great. Don't tell me you made it."

"Psh, as if, I can't cook. House elves are a wonderful thing."

"I'm so sure." Ginny laughed. "Say Draco when did you start liking me?"

"After Christmas break last year. I mean sure, you had always been outgoing, but in my class on my turf you corrected me. I was stunned and I love that about you. You're not afraid to speak your mind. Now wonder your Snape's favorite Gryfindor."

"Honored I'm sure."

"You should be." And Draco kissed Ginny.