Chapter Four

Dare to Be

Ginny and Draco headed toward the front of the train. They both knew Hermione and Ron would have to go to the Prefect's meeting soon. Ginny waved at Luna Lovegood. The dreamy blond smiled and approached. Luna looked at their joined hands and sighed.

"Not yet."

Ginny and Draco were used to this. Ever since the two started dating, Luna had had the same reaction. Colin Creevey shortly followed and the four of them found a compartment. Fred and George had wandered off to torment someone new.

"Did you hear?" Luna asked dreamily.

The others looked at her, waiting for the blonde to elaborate. It took Luna a moment to remember what she was going to say.

"There's an exchange student this year."

Ginny winced. "Let me guess, Harry Potter."

Colin squeaked and fell out of the seat with excitement. Ginny and Draco looked down at him. Luna looked vaguely surprised, but not overly so.

"How'd you know?" She asked as Colin, blushing, regained his seat.

Ginny shrugged. "Cause he's standing outside the door."

The group turned en masse toward the door. Sure enough, the outline of a figure was visible through the frosted glass.

The door opened, to reveal Harry Potter.

Colin squeaked again and fell off the bench, again.

Harry grinned down at Ginny. "Well now, lovely. How did you know it was me?"

Ginny looked at him distainfully up and down.

"Did you sense my all consuming love for you?"

"She could probably smell your aftershave a mile away." Luna commented, staring vacantly at the celing. All the eyes turned to her, and once again, Luna remained oblivious to the questioning eyes.

Harry looked a bit apopoleptic.

"Why you little.." He started toward Luna. Ginny leapt in between them, wand at the ready.

"Much as I hate to rain on your parade," Came a silken voice from open door way.

All eyes turned now to feast on the tall, striking figure of Blaise Zabini. Ginny had to admit, for a Slytherin, Blaise was the best. He was calm and sophisticated, cool and collected. And handsome to boot. His violet eyes scanned the crowd. He nodded to his cousin Draco then detatched himself from where he leaned against the door way. He cut through Ginny and Harry's unspoken threats and took Luna by the hand.

"I really need to talk to Luna, privately."

Blaise was perhaps the only person Ginny knew who could keep Luna firmly rooted in the present. Ginny didn't know how he did it, but her hat was off to him.

Luna smiled up at him as he escorted her off.

Harry seemed like someone who had lost the wind for his sails. Ginny returned to her boyfriend's side and smirked up at Harry.

"Sorry, old chap. Looks like you don't get to tango with our most charming member just yet. Maybe you'll get sorted into Ravenclaw with her."

Harry sneered down at Draco. "Let your girl do all the talking?"

Draco shrugged. "She's better at the subtle threats than me. But if you want truly stimulating conversation, talk to Colin here. He's single, I believe."

It took Harry a moment to catch the reference, but when he did he blushed scarlet and stormed from the room. Colin looked a bit bemused.

"What? What happened?"

Ginny and Draco laughed and promised to fill him in later.

(A/N: Took me a little while, but I hope it pleases.

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