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Chapter 2
Ginny walked into their office the next day and was surprised to find the office empty. Tonks' office was open and when Tonks saw her, she gestured for Ginny to come into her office.
Ginny obeyed, curious of what was happening at the ministry today. Tonks regarded her, sighed and said, "Ginny, you know that you're one of the best aurors we have."
"There's really no need to be telling me that everyday. You know I don't like it," Ginny said.
"I know, Ginny. I have an assignment for you." Ginny's face immediately lit up. "But I don't think you'd like it." Ginny stared at Tonks in disbelief. What kind of assignment would she ever hate? None, she thought, except those involving Malfoy.
"Ginny, I need you to ensure Mr. Draco Malfoy's security and welfare," Tonks said quickly and then waited for Ginny's reaction. It took Ginny a while to register what Tonks had just said and when she did, her eyes widened.
"What?" Ginny asked incredulously.
"You heard me the first time, Ginevra," Tonks said sternly.
"Why?"
Tonks took a deep breath before speaking. "Last night, Mr. Malfoy came forward to tell us the recent whereabouts and plans of his father, Lucius Malfoy and aunt, Bellatrix Lestrange and other death eaters for that matter. His actions along with fighting alongside the Order have granted him immunity against the charges he has been charged with, namely the attempt of the murder of Dumbledore and his short allegiance with the Dark Lord.
"We also believe that because of what he's done, He is being sought by death eaters we have not managed to capture. He is important to Lucius Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange's case. He will testify against them."
"And you believe him?" Ginny snapped.
"Ginny we have administered veritaserum. There is neither spell nor potion that would immune him to the effects of veritaserum as you very well know."
"I need the full report on this."
"The parchment is on your desk."
"For how long will I have to do this?"
"Until they are captured and the case is closed."
"How long will this take?"
"It depends. Harry, Ron and the other members of the Order are on it as we speak."
"Do Harry and Ron know about this? Of this assignment?"
"Yes, I've talked to them about it. They're not happy about it but what needs to be done has to be done."
A silence hung in the air.
"So will you do it?" Tonks asked.
Ginny considered it and decided to see this as a challenge she would not pass up. She nodded her approval.
"Fantastic! I believe he's in the lounge at the moment. You start immediately."
Ginny took a deep breath, rose from her seat and walked to the lounge; her mind swimming with thoughts on how she would actually supposed to try to protect her only hate.
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She pushed open the door to the auror department's lounge and saw Draco Malfoy sitting on one of the plush couches reading a book, as handsome as ever. His platinum hair was quite long and side-swept, his skin as pale as the moonlight. Ginny was surprised to see that he wasn't wearing expensive robes, but looked decent in a dark polo shirt, black trousers and his cloak. He looked up to see who just entered and couldn't help but stare at the lady approaching him gracefully with confidence.
The woman was familiar to him but he just couldn't place it. He took in the sight in front of him; slender and toned body covered in an elegant black suit, creamy complexion, red hair and chocolate eyes that looked at him in…disdain? And then he remembered.
"Weaselette?" He asked incredulously.
Ginny snorted. "I'm afraid we're long past Hogwarts now, Malfoy."
Malfoy smirked. "Feisty are we?"
She glared at him. "If you want security, Malfoy, you'd better get your act straight because I am not going to tolerate your snotty arrogance."
Malfoy immediately straightened. All traces of smugness evaporated from his face. He sat up straight. "You? You're the security they've given me?" He yelled.
"Oh no need to yell Mr. Malfoy." It was her turn to smirk now.
"I can't believe this. I cannot believe that they've given me no importance after what I've done! How am I supposed to stay alive till the next trial?"
She rolled her eyes. "It's really not my problem that you can't protect yourself, Malfoy. Now come off it."
"I can very well protect myself thank you very much. It's not my problem that the Ministry thinks me of utmost importance."
Ginny leaned in closer and looked him straight in the eye. "I don't like this any more than you do Malfoy. There's nothing I can do about it and for your information, I am top security. So either you take it, or you leave it," Ginny said in a low voice so dangerous that Malfoy actually faltered. He did not see that coming. "Now if you don't mind, I like to get my job done. Got plans? Appointments or such?" she asked as if nothing had happened. Malfoy did not see that coming either. She decided that if she was going to actually do this, she'd do it professionally like the professional she is.