Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters in this story.

Wow. Sorry for the long time without an update. I hope this makes up for it. It is a little shorter than my other chapters but only by like 100 words or so. And if it helps any, I have a plot!!! I know where this entire story is going and I know how it is going to end. The only thing now is how to get there. lol. Anywho, I hope you like the chapter, since it took me forever to write it and thanks again for reading.

Chapter 4

"I have something to tell you." Ginny said stroking his chest lightly with her fingers. They were laying in his bed a couple of nights later, covered only by the thin black sheet on his bed. They had just finished having sex and were winding down from the activity.

"You looked like you had something on your mind when I came and got you." He replied looking down into her eyes. They looked uncertain.

"Why didn't you ask then?"

"Because I figured we should at least have sex before we got into a huge fight." He said smirking at her annoyed face.

"Well, I don't think we will get into an argument. But whatever." She sat up and folded her arms across her chest, leaning back against the pillows. Draco sat up too and looked at her expectantly. "We are going to headquarters tomorrow."

"Okay?" He asked figuring there was more that she wasn't telling him.

"We are staying there from now on. And I will be there until I go back to Hogwarts. So, we wont be able to see each other. You cant just apparate in and out of headquarters. And I can't tell you where it is seeing as you are going to be a Death Eater in a few short weeks." She spat out. She looked at him and saw his jaw clench. "I just meant that if they suspect that you know anything about where we are, then they could get it out of you."

"Yeah, nice save." He shook his head. "I told you that I would never let the Dark Lord do anything to you. And that is what I meant."

"I know, Draco. But if you are being tortured, it will be hard for you not to tell."

"And why would they suspect that I know anything?"

"I'm not saying they would, but…"

"Exactly." He said interrupting her. "You are spouting out verbal abuse with no way of backing it up. What's wrong, Ginny?"

"Nothing is wrong, Draco." She held his land limply in hers. " I am just starting to realize how much things are stacked up against us."

"Welcome to reality, I guess. But I honestly thought you knew this already. I thought you knew this days ago when we made the decision to sneak around."

"I did. I just didn't realize that it wouldn't work. I wont be able to get out of Headquarters very often Draco, if at all. And you said once you become a Death Eater it will almost be impossible for you to contact me. And then I go back to Hogwarts and you can't see me then. It's not like you can just waltz into the castle and ask for me." She took a deep breath, before her rant went any further.

"First of all, I will think of a way for you to sneak out of Headquarters. It can't be that hard. Second of all, I will do everything in my power to make sure we are together before you go back to Hogwarts. And while you are in school, we will write, because I know you will be safe there. And there are always your Hogsmeade visits one weekend a month. And during Christmas, we will do our best to see each other. Don't worry."

"I am worrying, Draco." She said pouting. He smiled and placed his lips on hers, hoping that she would forget how wrong this was. He pulled away slowly, tugging on her bottom lip with his teeth as he went. He had learned that she melted like a ball of wax when he did this. She moaned softly and looked up into his beautiful silver eyes. They were shining with his usual passion.

"Forget about everything right now. Forget about the war and our allegiances and where you will be staying for the rest of the summer. We will figure it all out. But right now, I want to be with you completely." He stroked her cheek lovingly and brought her face to his. He kissed her softly at first, and then deepened it. She opened her mouth for him urgently. Her need to feel him exploring her in everyway suddenly returning. Draco always made her feel so complete and fulfilled. Harry never made her feel this way. She felt love, lust, want, and need for Draco all at the same time. It constantly surprised her just how much her body ached for his, which was something her body never did with Harry. Her inner thoughts faded away as his hands began to gently massage her chest. She arched her back into his touch and groaned as his mouth left her's and traveled down to take over his hands' job. She threaded her fingers through his short blonde hair, relishing in his motions.

"You drive me crazy." She whispered before another round of moans escaped her mouth. She could feel him smirk against her skin before he began to travel lower. He gently kissed down her smooth stomach and thighs, neglecting her most intimate of places. He heard her whimper of sadness when he switched from thigh to thigh not even bothering to pay her need any attention. "Draco, please."

"What do you want, Gin?" He asked against her skin, sending shivers up her spine.

"You know what I want." He could almost feel her blush washing over her. He knew she didn't like talking too sexually, even when they were in bed.

"I want to hear you say it." He said looking up at her, discontinuing his kisses.

"I want you inside of me." She breathed out, not daring to open her eyes. He traveled up her body and kissed her on her lips seductively.

"Your wish is my command." He said softly before guiding himself into her. She sighed. He wrinkled his brow in dissatisfaction. "That won't do." He said before pushing himself hard and deep inside her. She moaned appreciatively and wrapped her legs around his waist. It only took them seconds to set a rhythm, one that was comfortable to both of them. Their bodies moved in time with each other perfectly, molding together to increase their pleasure. Draco pulled out completely before slamming back into her warmth causing her to cry out his name and grasp his shoulders, hanging on for dear life. He kissed her forehead gently and resumed his previous pace. Ginny rocked her hips with his and began to kiss his neck eagerly, hoping it would help him out. He groaned as her felt her tongue trace small circles all over his smooth pale skin. She found his sensitive spot behind his ear and gently sucked knowing that this would send him over the edge. His entire body stiffened before he shuddered, his orgasm finally coming. He moaned her name loudly and she felt herself come as well.

"I love you so much." She said while trying to slow her breathing. She brought a hand up to his face and wiped the beads of sweat off his forehead. He smiled down at her and kissed her.

"I love you too." He replied untangling himself from her and laying next to her. He pulled Ginny closer to him and she settled lying with her head on his chest.

"Everything will work out." She whispered, kissing his chest lightly.

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Ginny walked into the front door of the Three Broomsticks and looked around for Harry. They were meeting for lunch on a Saturday visit to Hogsmeade. She finally spotted him sitting in the farthest table in the pub, sipping a butterbeer. She smiled and made her way back to her boyfriend. He stood up when he saw her, and planted a tender kiss on her lips.

"You look absolutely radiant, sweetheart." He said pulling out her chair for her to sit down.

"Thank you." She said sitting and scooting closer to the table. He took the seat across from her and smiled broadly at her. "I've missed you, Harry."

"I've missed you too." He replied bringing her hand to his lips. "Why did you want to meet here anyway? I told you I had a room in the Inn all ready."

"A light lunch won't hurt." She smiled as he rolled his eyes. "Don't worry. I will definitely make it worth your while."

"I'm going to hold you to that Ginny Weasley." He said eyeing her with more want than she had ever seen. "But I think that we should save lunch until after we are done. That way we can get our strength back."

"Too true, my love. But, once we get into that bed, neither one of us will want to leave it to get lunch." She smiled innocently, enjoying the effect her calmness was having on her lover. He could hardly sit still he was so anxious.

"Then we can have lunch brought to us, in bed." He stood up and looked at her expectantly. "Come on, Ginny. I can't wait any longer."

"I never thought you would be the first to admit that you had no self control." She said standing as well, and letting him guide her towards the door.

"I do have self control. Just not when I am around you." He kissed her cheek softly and wrapped his arm around her waist.

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Ginny walked sneakily into the back door of her house. Draco had just dropped her off down the lane after their night together. She closed the back door behind her and turned around to see Hermione and Ron standing in the living room, kissing. Ginny cleared her throat, suppressing a laugh. It always made her laugh seeing Ron snog people. He looked like a suckerfish. Poor Hermione.

"Oh hey sis." Ron said pulling away, the distinct Weasley blush forming on his pale face.

"We didn't realize anyone else was up." Hermione chimed in looking just as embarrassed as Ron.

"I got up an hour ago and took a walk." Ginny replied before heading towards the stairs.

"Why are you still in your clothes from yesterday?" He asked right before Ginny could make her escape. She turned around slowly.

"Well, I just got up and threw this on real fast. That's all." She lied quickly. "When are we leaving to go to Headquarters?"

"Mum said we won't be leaving until tonight when dad gets home from the Ministry." Ron replied hastily. He was hoping Ginny would just go away so he could get back to kissing Hermione.

"Thanks." She said noting the annoyance in his voice. "Continue." She said before running up the stairs with a relieved smile on her face.

"Now where were we?" Ron asked slyly, cupping Hermione's face in his hands and bringing his lips to hers.

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Ginny stepped out of the shower, a half an hour later. She walked into her room, with just a towel around her body and stood before her closer, pondering on what to wear. She grabbed a pair of jeans and one of Ron's old Chudley Cannons t-shirts. She threw them on and looked at herself in the mirror. The jeans were a little big since they used to Ron's as well and the shirt fit her surprisingly well. It must have shrunk when it was washed. She dried her hair quickly and braided it. A few strands of hair that didn't fit into the style hung around her face, enhancing her high cheekbones.

She walked over to her desk and wrote a quick note to Draco, telling him when she would be leaving for Headquarters. She had promised him that she would. He had come up with a plan for her to see him for a few days. She would tell her parents she was going to stay with Luna, when really they would be at the apartment Draco was looking at renting for himself. He figured now that he was of age and out of Hogwarts, it was time for him to leave his parent's house once and for all. He wanted to find an apartment before his parents came from France, so he was going out today. She opened the window and called Pig, telling him to take the letter to Draco. She watched as the small owl fluttered out of sight, on its way to her beloved. She hoped what she said this morning would come true. That everything would be okay. She wanted to believe that it would all work out and that their relationship would work, but with all of the problems they were encountering, it seemed almost impossible. Draco seemed so sure and she had been too at the time. But now, she just didn't know. Dating a Death Eater was dangerous and if her family ever found out it would be really horrible. Not to mention if the Death Eaters found out about their relationship, they would surely kill her, because Draco loving her would prove detrimental to their plans. She sighed sadly and sat down on her windowsill, looking out into the empty backyard. What was she even doing being with a Death Eater anyway? She was going against everything her family had taught her and told her was right. And in the back of her mind, she knew that this couldn't possibly end well.

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Draco stepped out of the shower and pulled a towel from the rack. He wrapped it around his waist before stepping into his room.

"Hello Mother. Hello Father." He said calmly, glancing in their direction. They were standing in the doorway of his room. "How was France?"

"Very good, son." Narcissa answered walking forward and taking a seat on her his bed.

"It must not have went too well if you were gone five more days than necessary." He replied slipping his boxers on underneath of his towel.

"We ran into some trouble that delayed our departure. But it did not stop us from accomplishing our goal." Lucius said.

"Which was what?" He asked pulling on a pair of jeans and a black polo shirt. He sat down on his windowsill and watched his parents.

"All in due time, son." Lucius replied smirking. It was obvious where Draco had learned the facial expression. "We need to discuss your pending initiation." He strode across the room and took a seat in a black armchair in the corner of Draco's room.

"When is it and what exactly does it entail?"

"Narcissa, darling. Leave Draco and I alone for a few moments." Narcissa nodded her head and walked from the room, closing the door behind her.

"Now son. I don't want you to talk about what I am about to tell you to anyone else, especially your mother. She's not strong enough to handle this information."

"Yes sir." Draco replied looking his father straight in the eye. He had learned early in life that eye contact should and would be maintained with his father at all times.

"Now Draco. After the debacle a year ago involving Albus Dumbledore, you have some ground to recover. The Dark Lord will give you a task soon and whether or not you complete this task will decide whether or not you will be a Death Eater." A grim smirk fell on his father's face when he said the last few words. It unnerved Draco to see his father show any emotion at all.

"What is this task?" Draco asked his curiosity getting the best of him.

"It will be revealed to you tomorrow night. You have a meeting with the Dark Lord himself. And I expect nothing but pure respect from you, boy." Lucius' eyes hardened and he stood up, his wand in his hand.

"You will get nothing but respect from me father. The Dark Lord is the only Lord I will ever serve and I do it wholeheartedly." This speech seemed to please his father and with that he left his son's room. Draco looked out of his window and out into the sky. A tiny owl was flying swiftly towards him. Draco flung open his window as fast as he could, because if he hadn't, it would have hit the glass. It hooted appreciatively and landed on Draco's arm. He untied the letter and sent the owl off without a treat or a reply. He read the letter to himself before stuffing it into the drawer next to his bed, where all of Ginny's letters were. He sat down on his bed, his worry finally beginning to overcome him. Had he made the right decision? Was this really a good idea? And what would Ginny think when she found out? These questions swirled around in his head for minutes before he finally shook them away. He stood up with his wand in his hand and apparated.

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"Hey Gin, pass the rolls." Ron mumbled. His mouth was full of the mashed potatoes he had just pushed in. Hermione rolled her eyes disgustedly, but a small smile played on her lips. Ginny threw a roll onto Ron's plate before putting one on her own. Everyone was sitting around the long wooden table in Grimmauld Place. Her mother and father were at the heads of the table and seated around the left side was Ginny, Harry, Lupin, and Tonks. On the right side was Ron, Hermione, Kingsley Shacklebolt, and Mad Eye Moody. It was an odd gathering of people, but it was comforting all the same. As much as Ginny hated being in the middle of Headquarters and left out of everything, she still found comfort in knowing that so many people were working to protect her and the rest of the wizarding community.

After dinner, Ginny helped her mum wash dishes and then she sat down in the living room in front of the fireplace with her brother's Quidditch Through the Ages book. She had read it a half a dozen times, but tonight she felt like starting it again. The room was completely silent except for the random fits of giggles she would hear from the upstairs library where Ron and Hermione were doing god knows what. Her parents and the rest of the older Order members were out doing their rounds and Harry was in the kitchen reading the Daily Prophet. He and Ginny hadn't said a word to each other since the kiss. And she wasn't sure if she was avoiding him or if he was avoiding her, but she was sure that this time apart was sparing them a lot of awkward moments. And plus she still wasn't sure what the kiss meant. Did she like Harry? Again? Or was she just curious as to why she was having these dreams? It was all too much to think about along with all of the Draco issues. She laid her book down on the table and sat on the couch with her eyes closed and sighed sadly. Her life was spiraling into the unknown and there wasn't a thing she could do about it.

"Uh hey, Gin." Ginny opened her eyes to see Harry standing in the doorway from the kitchen.

"Hey Harry." She replied and motioned for him to sit down next to her. He let out a breath of relief and sat at the other end of the couch facing her. She turned her body towards him.

"We haven't talked in a couple of days so I just wanted to see how you were doing."

"I'm doing okay." She paused and folded her legs beneath her. She looked up at Harry and frowned. "I'm sorry about the kiss." She whispered barely audible.

"Don't be sorry." His face broke into a thankful smile at her words. Apparently he wasn't the only one that had noticed the horrible tension this kiss had brought about. "You wanted to do it so you did. It's as simple as that."

"I was upset about Draco and all I remember thinking was that here was this man who loves me and will treat me right. He wont play any games or keep any secrets from me and the next thing I know, I get this feeling in the bottom of my stomach and I wanted to kiss you." Her words tumbled out of her mouth quickly much to her dismay. Her face tinged pink as a result from her word vomit.

"Ginny, It's alright. No harm done." He scooted closer to her until he was mere inches away. Her words made his stomach flip in anticipation of where this could lead.

"But it ruined our friendship. And it just made my life far more complicated." She looked into his shiny green pools and instantly noticed how the life seemed to be back in them. For the longest time they seemed dull and boring. And now in the middle of a war with the other side gaining strength, he looked like the only thing he was worried about was this kiss between them.

"Nothing is ruined." He took her hand in his and smiled sweetly at her. "And what is making your life so complicated?"

"Everything. You. Draco. This damn war. Not to mention my last year at Hogwarts being less than 3 months away." Harry laughed and Ginny looked at him questioningly. "What about what I just said was funny to you?"

"The last sentence. You sounded like Hermione." He grinned foolishly when Ginny began to crack a smile. "That's really scary. The last thing the world needs is two Hermiones."

"I'm not as bad as Hermione." She said defensively. "I'm just worried about my N.E.W.T's."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah." He waived his hand, brushing off her comment and continued. "Don't worry about school. It will take care of itself in a few months. You are a smart witch, Gin and you know it." Her face softened at the compliment. "And as far as Draco. I can't tell you what to do there. I just know that if you give yourself time, it will get easier." He closed the last couple of inches between them and put a finger under her chin, so she was looking directly into his eyes. "And as for me. I wont do anything that you don't want me to, Ginny. It's up to you."

"I know, Harry." She whispered. She knew he was going to kiss her. "What do I do?" Her mind screamed.

"It's up to you, Ginny." He repeated, barely louder than hers.

"I…" She started. The front door to the house opened and Harry's eyes widened. He pulled away from Ginny and she turned towards the door. There standing in the doorway was Professor Snape and…

"Draco?"

(A/N: There you go!!! Review!!! I didnt get very many for the last two chapters and it's really sad!!!!! It makes me write faster, believe me. Anywho I hope everyone had a nice holiday and you will hear from me soon!)