Sooooo! ^^;; Yeah it's been a while, ey? I have no idea why I stopped updating. I couldn't possible blame it on writers block. But any way I'm back now! Hopefully it doesn't take me quite as long to post chapter 8.
[Chapter 7]
T a k e n O v e r
The sun peeked through the clouds and shined down brightly upon the Hogwarts castle. Ginny awoke when the suns rays shown through the girls dormitory window, illuminating the entire room. She wrinkled her brow and frowned roll to her side. She gasped and flung her eyes open when she felt something solid beside her. There sound asleep laid the boy who lived.
"Harry?" She whispered in confusion.
Ginny pulled herself up from the mattress and stared down at him baffled. "Was it all a dream?" She wondered. She looked around the room only to see four empty canopies. Of course, it was morning. Her dorm mates must be at breakfast by now. She quietly pulled the covers from her body and eased off the bed careful not to wake Harry. She tip toed to her trunk and began to change. Thankfully dressing herself was second nature because her mind was completely in a daze. Without a glance back Ginny left Harry asleep on her bed not even thinking to wake him.
It was as if she floated from room to room unaware that she was even moving. Before she knew it she was standing alone in the entrance hall completely dumbfounded to how she had even gotten there.
"Ginny?" She heard a voice call out to her. When she looked up she saw Hermione staring back at her with an odd expression on her face.
"Are you alright?" She asked concerned.
"Hm?"
"I've been trying to get your attention since we left Gryffindor tower."
"Oh."
"Are you sick?" Hermione put her hand to Ginny's forehead. "You look flustered."
She closed her eyes which couldn't have been more of a mistake. The images taunted her. Draco holding her tightly to his body, Draco's hands caressing her thighs, Draco's lips at the hollow of her throat. Ginny bit down on her lip and slowly opened her eyes seeing Hermione still giving her that odd look. She jerked her head back from Hermione touch.
"I'm fine." Hermione made a face as she retracted her hand. "Really-- I'm fine Hermione."
She could tell that Hermione was not convinced. After all she wasn't putting on a very good show, but nonetheless the two entered the great hall in silence taking a seat at Gryffindor's table to eat breakfast.
Ginny prayed that Hermione would keep this small encounter to herself. She didn't need Harry to be worried about her. She found it rather irritating how much he treats her like a porcelain doll. No doubt because of Ron. Ginny drew in a deep breath and sigh it off trying to focus on the consumption of her food.
She remained quite all through breakfast. It wasn't until Harry arrived with Ron and Blair that the conversation resumed, though none of it was particularly directed towards her. She was afraid to look up. She could feel Harry glaring at her from across the table
"Don't tell me you two are at it again?"
There was a long awkward pause before Ginny finally looked up. Of course it was Blair who had asked. She really had no shame. They exchange a glance before she returned her eyes to her plate.
"Gees, sorry I asked." Blair huffed.
There was another pause.
"No, were not." Harry assured Blair. "Ginny left for breakfast without bothering to wake me. That's all."
Ginny's eyes shot up so fast, but hers weren't the only ones staring at Harry.
"That's where you were?"
Her eyes moved to Harry's right where her brother sat frowning deep. His face was red with anger as he glowered at his best friend. Harry rose his hands defensively.
"No— I'm mean…" Harry began. "It's not like that Ron."
But it was too late. The damage was done. Ron shoved his half eaten plate of food forward and shot up from his seat storming out of the great hall.
"Ron!" Blair called from the table. She groaned and got up to follow him.
"I can't believe you said that in front of him!" Ginny hissed through her teeth.
"He'll get over it." Hermione sighed also getting to her feet. "He's just being an idiot."
"He's not the only one." Ginny said bitterly looking at Harry.
Harry rose a brow totally confused by her behavior. "Gin what's the matter?"
"Gees, what's with everyone today?" She aggravatingly sighed.
She saw Hermione slowly retreat from the table with a small wave obviously not wanting to stick around for the beginnings of an explosive argument. Ginny was just thankful that Hermione hadn't commented on Harry's statement.
Her attention was brought back to Harry when she felt him place his hand on top of hers. She looked down at their hands and was half tempted to pull hers away. But why? Why was she at his throat all of a sudden? He hadn't done anything drastically wrong. She could only blame herself and that stupid dream. How could she have let it get to her like it was? How could she have possibly let Draco Malfoy get to her?
"Ginny, look at me." Harry said in a sincere voice. "Please?"
"I'm sorry." She said before looked up at him.
Harry smiled and brought her hand to his lips kissing her fingers gently. Ginny closed her eyes and blushed. Not because of Harry's actions, but because she now saw Draco mimicking the same act. She muffled a gasp and quickly opened her eyes seeing Harry again.
"Come on, I'll walk you to class."
The two made there way hand in hand down to the dungeons and through the darkened corridors towards the Potions classroom. Though a potentially wicked argument was averted Ginny still couldn't help feeling strange walking next to Harry. She peeked over at him through the corner of her eyes. He seemed at easy. Her eyes fell down to their coiled fingers. "If only he knew…" She thought. "…he wouldn't look like that."
The morning classes were about to begin, but Harry took his time seeing Ginny off. He had a free period this morning so he was in to rush to see her go. They stopped at the end of the corridor opposite of the Potions classroom. Mainly because Harry didn't care to see Snape more than he needed to, which Ginny was fine with. She of course wasn't particularly fond of Snape either. She also didn't want to get a detention for snuggling outside of his classroom.
Harry wrapped his arms around Ginny's small waist pulling her into a tight hug. She awkwardly bummed against his chest trying to push her thoughts from her mind and returned his warm hug. It was very calming, his arms around her, warm and momentarily carefree.
"How quaint." A voice jeered from behind.
Ginny's heart skipped a beat. She looked up at Harry's face seeing his mouth curl into a look of disgust. She returned her eyes to Harry's chest as he released her frame. Ginny didn't have to see the look on Harry's face to know who stood behind her. She knew that voice. It had become her nightmare.
"What are you doing down here Malfoy?" Harry spat venomously.
"The last time I check Potter, I was a Slytherin." He taunted.
The two continued in their usual low blows and bickering, but it was as if Ginny had gone deaf. She couldn't hear anything over her heart pounding rapidly against her ribs. Her body began to feel warm as if it were on fire. "It was only a dream, why are you reacting like this?" She asked herself.
"I- I'm going to class." She suddenly blurted out making a break for it.
Harry reverted his attention back to Ginny just in time to grab her by the hand turning her back to face him. He apologized for ignoring her just then, but Ginny only shock her head assuring him that that was not the case.
"I just—" She began. "Need to get away from him." She finished in her head.
"It's alright; we don't have to get into it right now." Harry told her. "We'll talk about it later."
Harry leaned forward and softly kissed Ginny on the lips. Ginny was a little irritated that he dared to kiss her at this particular moment. She just wanted to leave already, but she forced herself to kiss him back, though she didn't close her eyes. She was afraid that if she did so she would see him again. Just as Ginny was about to pull back from their kiss Harry pushed his tongue into her mouth which caused her to roll her eyes.
"Seriously?" She grumbled. "He's going to do this right now?" With in the next few seconds she felt his hands on the bare skin of her thighs. They slowly moved up under her skirt. "How offended would he really be if I just pushed him away from me right now?" Ginny wondered.
His hands continued to her hips squeezing them wantingly before moving one hand towards her center. Ginny gasped in surprise. That was it, he was going too far now. She bit down on his tongue and pushed him back.
"Harry!" Ginny shrieked.
Harry cursed grapping a hold of his jaw. His eyes welled shut with tears of pain. Ginny froze. It was as if everything had gone into slow motion. She looked at Harry whose hands were around his mouth. Her eyes feel down to her hips just as she felt a small tug on them, which pulled her up against something solid. Her breath caught in her throat when she realized whose hands had been caressing her.
"See you in class, Weaslette." Draco whispered at the tip of her ear sending chills down her spine. His tongue traced down her lobe to her jaw. He quickly captured her lips before releasing her frame. And just as the time slowed it sped right back on track. Ginny's heart was pounding so fast that she was out of breath. She gave Harry one last glance before running off.
"I'm sorry!" She called back to him completely embarrassed by her actions. Ginny was half way down the corridor before Harry had reopened his eyes.
"Damn it Ginny wait!" He called after her. "What was that for?"
Harry dabbed his lip in confusion and frowned realized that Draco was still standing there.
"What are you so smug about?"
"Girl trouble Potter?" Draco sneered.
"Fuck you Malfoy." He groaned.
Ginny heard Draco's laughter from down the corridor. She panted as she came to a halt outside of the Potions classroom.
"Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god! It wasn't a dream?!" She frantically blushed.
Well that's all folks. What did you think? (Not really worth the wait, huh? Y~Y;;) Anyhow please send reviews! I have a few ideas for the next two chapters, but I'm all ears for any suggests. :3