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The weekend! Finally. I recon today would be a good day to sit around in the sun. I only have to get out of bed…and get a shower…and go have breakfast, and then I can go outside! Hmm maybe a few more minutes…
'Ginny!' Came a familiar voice.
Oh no, not her, not here, not now! Why? I could have slept for a few more moments, it wouldn't have been long, I promise!
'Ginny wake up, it a nice day, and you don't want to waste it inside'
'Bugger off Hermione, I am having another 5 minutes, I will be up in a sec' Ginny mumbled back.
'You said that earlier, breakfast is nearly over so hurry up, I have a wand in my hand and I'm not afraid to use it.' Hermione said
Breakfast? Nearly over? NEVER! Ok well that is probably true, I need food!
'I'm up, I'm up' Ginny said throwing her legs over the side of her bed.
'Ok I will wait for you downstairs then' Hermione said briskly before walking out of the room.
'I'll wait for you downstairs then' Ginny mimicked before walking into the bathroom and getting dressed.
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Ginny had changed, put on some comfortable clothes and loosely tied her hair up in a ponytail.
She was awake and energetic, ready to enjoy the great weather. She made her way downstairs, and saw Hermione sitting on the sofa her head in a book.
'Took your time' She smiled
'Well it takes time to look this good' Ginny smirked.
Did I just smirk? Did I just say something really arrogant about myself? What going on?
Hermione raised an eyebrow at her but smiled and they both made their way down to the hall.
They ate in silence for a while, Hermione reading the Daily Prophet and Ginny trying to get in as much food as possible.
She noticed when Malfoy walked in, with the foul Parkinson hanging, yet again, on his arm.
Ginny kept on eating, stealing glances at the Slytherin table every now and then, as if to see what Malfoy and Parkinson were going to do.
Her mind was going crazy on ways to get to Parkinson, and how Malfoy was going to approach Hermione.
Eventually she saw Malfoy get up, and soon enough Parkinson followed.
Ginny made her way to get up, completely forgetting about Hermione, but when she noticed Malfoy say something to the others, and then start to make his way to her direction, she made a grab for the sugar and sat back down.
The day I miss this…'Ginny why did you get that sugar when this one here has more in it?' Hermione gave her a quizzical look.
'If it has less in it then I can control how much comes out' Ginny lamely replied.
Hermione only gave her an odd look before getting back into her paper.
'Granger' Malfoy's voice rang in the air, a few Griffindor were glaring at him and Slytherins were giving him odd looks.
'Sod off Malfoy' Hermione shot back
'Listen Granger… I heard you have a thing against elf rights' He said 'And I was just wondering if you could tell me a bit about it'
Hermione did not lift her eyes from the paper, or make any sudden movements, but Ginny could tell she was listening intently.
'I wouldn't tell you anything about it, seeing ass you are a typical person to abuse elf rights' She replied coolly.
'Actually I am not, that was my father, just because my father does that doesn't mean I do' He told her earnestly.
'Whatever. Goodbye' She said trying to hint to him to leave.
Haha this could not be going any better. GO Hermione GO!'OK Granger that's fine, I was just paying an interest' He said making to turn away.
'An interest?' She asked 'Malfoy the only thing you show interest in is bullying and Dark Arts'
'SO you thin Granger…so you think' He replied
Ginny was watching the while thing mildly amused, of course she showed no expression of that.
'Do you even know what my protest is called?' Hermione asked him
'SPEW?' He asked
'No its S.P.E.W' She stated.
'Same thing' He said, stealing a glance at Ginny. She merely raised an eyebrow softly. 'Ok well what do you stand up for? What are you doing to stop the way house elves are being treated? Do you think that with this protest you will be able to change anything?'
Ginny as well as Hermione seemed to be quite shocked by these questions, and Ginny especially thought it was weird how he had noted the stuff she had said last night.
'Well I stand up for what I believe elves should be treated like, any other person. I find it highly unfair that those particular creatures were chosen to slave after us, when we are perfectly capable of doing it ourselves. I have made some actions of trying to free the house elves, I believe that Dumbledore offers them pay, which I agree with. But this protest is not big, it is a small one with few people who believe what I do' She told him and Ginny suddenly started choking on her egg.
'Are you OK Gin?' Hermione asked giving her a concerned look.
Malfoy merely raised an eyebrow and smirked slightly at her.
Oh shit, he knows what I am thinking! But then again when did I believe what Hermione does about elves? Hmm…
'Fine sorry it just went down the wrong way'
'Ok…anyway Malfoy you can sod off cause I have told you what you wanted to know, you have got the stares from other people, now unless there is anything else would you please leave?' She rudely told him.
'Sure sorry I wasted your time, but I was just going to ask if I could join the petition' Malfoy told her, but this time it was Hermione turn to start choking.
Ginny couldn't help but giggle at the sight.
'Malfoy what have you had to eat or drink? If you think I am going to let you join then think again.'
Go Hermy! Go Hermy! Go Hermy! Ok she would kill me if she heard me calling her that… yay! Who is the best at bets now then Malfoy? Huh? Huh? Huh? Okay I might jinx it cause I haven't done mine yet… oops!
'Fair enough Granger, it's just that I had a few ideas, and I think we can both say I have enough money to help with anything' he told her
WHAT! Malfoy is offering her money to join this petition? That's bribery! Unfair!'I don't want you charity Malfoy' And with that Hermione grabbed up her paper and bag and walked out of the hall, leaving Malfoy standing there slightly shocked, and Ginny trying to suppress a grin.
You have to love our Hermione! She really comes through for you when you need her to.
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Draco had tried his dare earlier, but the mudblood Granger walked off like he had expected.
He wasn't going to walk after her; Weasley didn't say when the dare had to be completed by.
He was going to give her the space she needed, approaching her every now and then to be persistent, not when everyone was watching.
Meanwhile he had kept an eye on the Weaslette, to see if she was going to make a move. He thought she was going to when he was on his way to see Granger, but it turned out she was just reaching for the sugar or something.
Well at least the weather is good today, now I can just sit outside and hide away from bloody Pansy, or…I could play a bit of Quidditch. Nah Pansy would look there for sure, and other people might be out there. I can go tomorrow night instead.
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Ginny was going to sit under the beach tree, but today she felt like being by herself, and there was a small cove near the Quidditch pitch and the lake where she could sit.
She had found it last summer, and not known anyone else to go there.
She did not fancy sitting round with Harry, Ron and Hermione today, she felt like reading her book in the shade.
She sat down; the heat was surrounding her, yet a cool breeze was slowly blowing through her long auburn hair.
An hour into reading her book and relaxing in the sun she still was not at all bored, her book was great, and she still had not been bothered.
She looked up towards the Quidditch pitch and made a mental note to fly her broom tomorrow night.
'Boo!'
'ARRRGHHH!' Ginny screamed
I spoke too soon.
'Calm down Weaslette its only me, myself and I, meaning the hottest most gorgeous bloke in this school.' Blaise grinned his prize-winning grin.
'Zabini that's not a good thing.' Ginny said
It was too hot to get worked up so she sat back down ready to start reading her book again.
'What isn't?' He asked lying down next to her.
'You said its only you, and that is not a good thing, you are not who I would like to see right now, so goodbye. Oh and don't kid yourself about being gorgeous, far from it actually' Ginny stated
Okay well maybe his drop dead gorgeous, his dark hair and skin, and that smile! But no! He is a Slytherin and he is WAY too cocky.
'Well we both know that's a complete lie. Anyway how come you are sitting all the way over here? Bit out of the way isn't it?' He asked
'That's why I like it, no one ever comes here, and I am near the pitch and the lake, I can see just about everything and still have the calm solitude I want'
'I see what you mean, when you just want a bit of time to yourself, gather your thoughts, you know, get away from everything for just that little bit.'
'Yea, I mean I love Hogwarts but I need time to just get away from its walls from time to time, and its mostly in the summer when I can do this, in winter it would be cold and very obvious' She told him
'Yea I find that myself actually, this is often where I come too, or there is another little place between the pitch and the forest, I find that the common room, or my dorm is not enough, I never have that feeling of calmness' He spoke calmly.
Woo hold up! What's going on? I am having a really deep convocation with Zabini? About how we like to get away from here? What is this world coming too…?
Coming to her senses Ginny quickly tried to dismiss him.
'Yea well talking about getting away I would like it if you did that and got away from me please. I was her first, so sod off I want to read!'
Blaise looked mildly baffled but gained his composure quickly.
'But Weaslette we were getting on so well, why spoil it now?' His cheeky grin was on and a sparkle was dancing in his eyes. 'I mean who knows, we are in a private place, we could do what we wanted'
Ginny glared at him.
'Sod off Zabini, I wouldn't go near you with a 10ft broom stick!' She snapped
He chuckled slightly at her remark ' don't worry Weaslette, Slytherin or not, I wouldn't take advantage of a girl'
'Whatever you say Zabini...' She said starting to read her book again, weather he was there or not.
'Are you hungry?' He suddenly asked her
She looked at her watch, damn! Why did he have to say that? I missed lunch oooo
'No not really, Why?'
'Well I didn't want to go in for lunch on such a nice day, so I got the elves to make me some food and I brought it outside. I'm going to eat it anyway so I was wondering if you wanted some'
This is weird; he is being really nice for no reason at all. I will just say no…but I'm so hungry!
'Um no its fine thanks' She told him and then stuck her head in her book.
There we god easy as pie. Damn why did I say pie? I want pie! Oh sweet Merlin he shrunk it! Well it looks a little small that size. Ok well full size it looks mouth wateringly good. Now my mouth is watering.
'Weaslette your dribbling at the sight of my food' He smirked
'Shut up, I am not!' She quickly whipped her mouth
'Here just take what you want, I am not going to finish it all' He told her, she just gave him a funny look 'I am a Slytherin but I haven't put poison in any of it. Honest' He held his hands up in defence.
Ginny couldn't resist the urge, so she made a grab for a sandwich.
They spent about an hour chatting and eating, and Ginny had never got on so well with Blaise before, they asked each other questions, and she found out more about him then she ever thought she would. He was not like any of the other Slytherins, she could talk to him openly and find that he was there to listen, and that was all in just a few hours.
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Draco was wondering the corridors, looking for Granger; he needed to get his name on that list! It was driving him mad and he couldn't lose.
He had "bumped" into her three times already, and she still refused to let him join, he had tried so many different tactics, but still no result.
He made his way outside when he spotted her sitting under the beach tree with the male Fire head, and the boy-who-never-sodding-dies. He walked straight for her to try again.
As he got closer he saw Potter grab his wand, and Weasley soon followed but he made no attempt to grab his, instead he walked straight for Granger.
'Oh for Merlin's sake Malfoy cant you just leave me alone?' She asked annoyed
'No I really think I would be great for your protest, it would make me feel a lot better to know I was contributing to help fight for what I believe in' He explained
'She said no so piss off Malfoy, before we make you' Weasley said. Malfoy just gave him a look with a raised eyebrow and turned back to Granger.
'Would I go through all this effort for nothing?' he said
She looked at him quizzically for a moment and then spoke' I don't know who told you about it, and I don't know why. It might be part of some sick joke you are playing, or an evil plan, but personally I don't want to find out so shove off' She snapped
Oh sweet Merlin! How hard is it to get through to this girl? She is so stubborn! If she wants me to beg she can piss off! Okay well I guess I could say please, but do I really want to beg a mudblood?
Argh! Why do I care so much about this dare? Stupid pride!
'I am not playing a joke or planning something evil, and I know you may not believe that, but if you just put me on the list it would make me feel better, it would make me know I had tried. I don't need to know anything about it if you don't want me to, I don't need to contribute if you wouldn't like me to, I can keep out the way, but it would really make me feel better. Please.' He added
He looked at both Potter and Weasley and their mouths were hanging open in shock.
Well at least I know I have done it well, given it a good shot. I looked like her bloody stalker for fudge sake! Oh for Merlin's sake! Shut your mouths you gaping fish!
'Potter, Weasley, close your mouths unless you want to catch flies' He smirked.
They both glared at him.
'So if I just write your name on my list you will leave me alone?' She asked. Draco gave her a small nod. 'You mean after hassling me all day, that was all you wanted? Your name on a piece of paper?' yet again he nodded 'And there is no catch?' He nodded for the third time starting to get hacked off. 'So if I charm it so that I know if you are up to something I will know?'
'Oh dear lord, yes!' He snapped
She raised an eyebrow at him then finally she spoke 'Fine'
'What? Hermione you are going to let the ferret join?' Ron blurted out. Hermione and Draco both ignored this comment.
Draco starred at her for a moment not quite sure weather to believe it or not.
'What?' he asked
'I said fine, but I am putting that charm on, and you are having nothing to do with it, I am only doing this so you will bugger off and leave me alone' She told him
'That's fine' He said and stood there watching her for a moment.
'What? You want me to do it now?' She asked annoyed
Draco smirked and gave her a nod.
'Argh fine!' She reached into her bag and got a piece of parchment, he saw her mutter the charm under her breath and the scribble his name on.
'There now sod off!' She said.
'Thanks Granger' He said then walked off.
Now I can finally relax in the sun!
Draco walked off to the quiet spot where he often went to think, or get away, he had a perfect view of both the pitch and the lake, and yet no one else ever seemed to go there.
As he came to this quiet spot he found it wasn't so quiet any more. He found both the Weaslette and Blaise sitting there laughing and eating.
What are they doing? Blaise is trying to interfere with my dare! I know what he is doing, Merlin he is such a bad loser!
'This looks…cosy' Draco smirked
Ginny jumped a little and then slightly blushed when she saw Draco.
'Jump of a bridge Malfoy!' She snapped at him.
'Now now you two, there is no need for us not to get on' Blaise was grinning manically
'Oh I have every reason to not get on with him' She spat.
Draco was quite puzzled as to why the Weaslette was being so unpleasant.
'Something crawl up your arse and die Weaslette?' He asked her, moving forward to sit next to his mate.
'No you just ruined all the lovely scenery that's all' She shot back
'Okay okay stop already, just sit and eat' Blaise tried
'Only because I am hungry and I was here FIRST!' Ginny told them sticking her tongue out at Blaise.
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So Ginny sat with the two Slytherins for a while, letting herself just act normally around them, she doesn't know what made her snap at Malfoy, he just arrived when she was getting on with Zabini so well.
I shouldn't even be getting on with Zabini full stop. He is the enemy, but Malfoy did ruin a good moment. No! Stop! Bad thoughts.
It was weird how Ginny was laughing and joking with the two boys, and yet Malfoy was so open and easy going, him and Zabini got on so well, doing impressions of Snape and how many pranks they have pulled on him. Ginny never new there was this side to any Slytherin, as if Malfoy's mask had been lifted, like he was any other boy that she was speaking too.
Never did she think that the day would come that she would be sitting around eating lunch and having a laugh with the two "worst" Slytherins.
'Sorry to break this up you two, but dinner is about to start and we had lunch…3 hours ago, and I am already hungry. So I'm going inside... Anyone coming?' Blaise said standing up
'I'm in, I am not missing another meal today… well nearly' Ginny replied
'Yup, I'm in' Malfoy said pushing himself up.
Blaise flicked his wand, and in moments all the mess was cleared up and they were on their way.
They were making their way across the lawn when all three of them heard a loud shriek.
'Dracoo!' They all turned round to see Pansy and her friends walking towards them.
'Oh Merlin the wicked which has found us. Draco why cant we just steal her wand and throw her off a cliff?' Blaise asked Malfoy
Ginny had to stifle a laugh and she saw that Malfoy had a small smile on his lips, but then just like last time, it was like a mask being put over his face, the person he has to pretend to be was coming out.
'What is it Pansy? I have dinner to get to' He said in a bored tone
'Oh Drake I will come with you the- Why is she here?' She said eyeing Ginny with distaste.
'I am here because I had a message to give to Malfoy' Ginny hurriedly cut in, before Blaise could tell her the truth.
'Well if it's been delivered then leave' She spat.
'Listen Park- Pansy I'm sorry for the other day, you what its like at that time of the month' Ginny spoke quickly remembering the dare.
Both the boys next to her turned and looked at her with faces of disgust
'You couldn't have had this convocation privately?' Blaise asked
'Shh! I mean I took things to far, I was the one who started it and well I just wanted to apologize' Ginny looked round almost everyone was looking at her weirdly and yet Pansy seemed to have small smirk on her face. There was a knowing look in her eyes, that Ginny couldn't miss, yet she couldn't say anything and only hope.
'Ok Weasley that's fine, just watch yourself next time' She smirked
WHAT! She just forgave me like that… she knows something. I'm scared…Walk away Ginny WALK AWAY!
Ginny gave a small laugh 'Yea...anyways I will let you lot talk and do what you have to do' She smirked at this comment
Haha Pansy what you don't really know is that Malfoy HATES you! Hahaha haha hah ha…
'See you all around' She said then turned on her hell and walked away, she could feel the eyes of most of them watching her walk away.
Half of the bet done, just the other half to go. Shit, how am I meant to get on really well with Pansy? Do all the things she likes to do? Oh poo…
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Pansy could see that it was the Weaslette's plan to make up with her, let them be on good terms, whatever game she is playing with her Draco, it will all end in tears, just let her wait and see.
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So Ginny watched Pansy the next day, keeping a close eye on what she does, smiling kindly at her If she every caught her eye.
She found out that she reads 'Witch Robes?' and is into all the fashion…
Oh dear lord this better not be too painful, I look like her stalker!
Ginny saw her walking towards the loos by herself, and so she quickly followed.
'Hey Pansy' She greeted her politely
'Weasley' She nodded
'Have you seen the latest issue of 'Witch Robes?'' Ginny asked
'Yea, why?' She looked at her oddly
'Have you seen the new design by Gavin McKenna?' She asked, this seemed to spark an interest with Pansy.
'Oh Merlin yes! They are great, I love the whole idea he uses about the low cut collar on the robes, it would be so perfect for school' She babbled on
'I know and did you see the dresses? They are to die for!'
Oh my lord I am cringing, I never knew I could be such a good dumb blon- no wait just a normal dumb girl
They made their way out of the toilets together, talking "excitedly" about all the new fashions in the magazine when they walked past both Malfoy and Zabini, giving her a quizzical look.
She winked slightly at both of them, and Malfoy's weird expression instantly changed to a smirk.
As she moved in front of them a bit, still talking to Pansy she put her hand behind her back, making a rude gesture at Malfoy, and she was sure she heard a soft laugh, before having to carry on her convocation.
BINGO! Its done, and it was so simple. This calls for a cheer…
Go Ginny! Go Ginny! Go Ginny!
Ok enough…
Ginny spent the rest of the day in a great mood for some reason, and before everyone went to bed, she grabbed her broom and made her way to the pitch.
The whole pitch, empty, just for me. Can I ask for anything better? Okay well maybe some more money, but hey it's all good!
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