Chapter 4, enjoy!

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"Stupefy!"

One blood red, striking flash…

Ginny was still feeling upset, even embarrased, about Harry and Malfoy's last disasturous encounter at St Mungo's. It had caused quite a commotion. As Harry used the stun on Malfoy, his reaction was so quick – Ginny had barely shielded her face from it (reflex reaction) while Malfoy's swift movement drew hiw wand and blocked the hit, reflecting it! Harry, now an auror, actually, thankfully and auror, stopped it again. Then Ginny had screamed stop, for them to stop fighting and arguing and mocking and... Then she tried to convince Harry that the situation wasn't so bad; then she lied and eventually convinced them not to kill each other on the spot.

"Harry, listen to me, oh my merlin can you please calm down?"

"He - he- Ginny! -"

"Oi Potter I know you're thick-headed but honestly, attacking me like that -"

"Harry! Please look at me - not -"

"What is happening? And you're asking me, Ginny, really -"

"-and look, look, look, the wizarding world's little idol is -"

"Shut up! Don't talk to me, ferret, so Ginny WHY is -what -ughh i mean-"

" is stupefying innocent people? And a malfoy, of all people! Really, Potter I think the wizarding world expected much more of you."

"Malfoy, keep out of Harry and my business. I will deal with this."

"Oh yeah, right, DEAL with this GInny? Are you expecting me to say, hey congrats Gin for marrying MALFOY. When did you- what- how?"

Giving his infamous smirk, Malfoy said, 'Well, certainly didn't know you would fancy Weaselette so much - " as if it sufficed to conclude the whole episode.

Naturally using stunning in a hospital set off it's magical wards and as this conversation grew louder and louder the nurses had all popped in to watch instead of scowl and shoo the bickering away. This is a hospital by any standards; but this was Harry Potter. Potter, the wizarding world's savior, and who doesn't like some gossip? By now the room was half full of spectators. Ginny was not so keen to reveal everything, this may even appear in the Daily Prophet tomorrow. Ginny could just see it. "Almighty Potter conquers Darkest Wizard but Shatteringly Loses First Love?"

So to save breath, Ginny asked Malfoy to leave first and she would talk to him later. She did try to explain something to Harry, it just didn't... sink in. Finally, still fuming, he stomped out of the ward followed by an irritated nurse and ten or more oglying eyes. Ginny smacked her head with her hands and groaned in frustration. There was nothing else for her to do except fall back into the hospital bed, defeated.

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A few days later Ginny had fully recovered and was sitting in Hermione's sofa in the afternoon having a 'stress release' girl time over tea and biscuits.

"Honestly, 'Mione, Harry was SO mad. Argh and Malfoy just stood there saying like, "Ouu Potter, wizarding savior, I expect more of you. Or something like that. I mean, can he be a bit more helpful? Looks like life is going to be hell for the year with him."

"Well sorry Ginny, I don't want to say I didn't warn you."

Ginny rolled her eyes and stared at Hermione pointedly. "Not helping. Then when Harry stunned -"

"What?! Harry, in the ward?"

"-No no, i mean, tried to. Malfoy deflected it, actually, you know. Now I'm wishing that did get Malfoy..."

"Oh phwef, really. I think I need to ask Ron to speak with Harry. Do you want me to Gin?"

"No, I think I have to talk to Harry personally about this. I think, I think'll he'll need that. Right?" Ginny was unsure what to do. She really did not want to face Harry.

"Okay. If that's what you want. I still think that would help, though." Hermione said each word thoughtfully, slowly considering her options between the sugar or non-sugar biscuit.

"Hm.. alright. Thanks Mione. I guess facing Harry on my own might be a bit of trouble. But then again, since when has Harry not been facing trouble?" she said ironically.

"But did he really use stupefy, Ginny? Because that means it's going to be hard for you, dear."

"Yup. No doubt. I even thought he was going to hit me for a moment though. It was a bit scary." Ginny's voice grew quiet as she said that. She had never thought of Harry being violent. She had never been scared of Harry, even when he was going through his most depressed time, before facing Voldermort. Ginny had always been there for him and that was what created their relationship's strong foundation in the first place.

Perhaps Harry was even... lenient on her, for her supporting love and motherly care to him, seeing as he did not receive that in his childhood at the Dursley's. Ginny wondered whether their relationship would survive. Although very hopeful, she surely did not want Harry in the same room as Malfoy again. Not in the meantime, at least.

Hermoine's voice drew her out of her reverie, "Wow I didn't expect Harry to.... but then, since we finished Hogwarts Harry did take a rather abnormal, shall we say, interest in you Ginny."

"More like obsession," and the two laughed.

"Ginny I think I will talk to Harry about this. Not Ron. Just thinking about it, I reckon Ron will probably get you to give up on this too," she giggled "and since I have my lovely darling here" Hermione patted her tummy adoringly "I don't think Harry will try anything too rash like last time." Ginny scrunched up her face clearly showing her uncomfort and helplessness.

Hermione put her arm around Ginny's shoulders, "Aww poor thing, don't worry so much, dear, I think you will brave this through. Not to mention Harry's seemingly undying possessiveness. " and Ginny felt a little better. Perhaps Harry might still be interested after the year anyway...

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The wedding proved fast and relatively uneventful. It took place in a nice garden. There were lots of flowers to decorate but this did not seem to cheer Ginny up. Consisting of only a few people, mostly Ginny's family, there did not seem to be a lot attending. Ginny had specifically stated that she wanted as small a celebration -she preferred the word desolation - as possible and Malfoy did not mind at all. As a matter of fact he did not have any family left and friends.. looks like those weren't present at his wedding no matter how insignificant or unpleasant to both. Harry did not attend. Naturally.

Despite everything, Ginny could not help feeling rather sad. Nevertheless, Draco Malfoy's good looks did some good. Ginny could not help sneaking small glances at him, standing in the ceremony. He wore an expensive exclusively-tailored tux over his tall, lean form (brooms proved this). His sleek platnium blonde hair was perfectly slicked back and Malfoy continuously implored an expressionless but very nonchalant look. Very cool and collected. On the exterior?

He was much taller than Ginny's height and moved in slow, languid movements. Very gracefully. Class and breeding does that, you know. He's changed since school,much more...Ginny did not know how to place it. He seemed cool? She could sense a feeling of calmness. Or was it an exterior -lonely. Yes, that's it. He doesn't want people to interrupt his world.

"Please exchange your rings."

Ginny softly lifted her hand to him and he placed a simple but elegant silver ring onto her fourth finger. Sliding it onto her finger Draco Malfoy now fully glanced at his soon-to-be wife properly. Thank Merlin she does not have her mother's damn figure. Actually, even he had to admit Ginny had a very favourable figure. She was in a plain dress and was not heavily dressed in make-up, which he did not like very much but it did show either. All the women he met were of high social status and very experienced in representing beauty. But he sensed a different sort of beauty in her. This innocence and simpleness.

He had never seen anything like her. Considering carefully as the ring adjusted to Ginny's finger and now she prepared to place his ring on, he contemplated on her. Good, reasonable figure. Check. Face: small nose, slightly darkened under the eyes; straight, defining nose. Good. Hmm.. Nicely shaped lips. Very nicely. Her eyes are looking down, eyelids hiding those fiery eyes. Graceful neck. Small petite hands. All in all passable. Ginny's hair was in a loose but firm bun topped by her bride's crown. She did not look up at him once putting on his ring and immediately let go of his hand when it was done.

"I proclaim you wizard and wife. You may kiss the bride."

There was a pause. Neither moved and he was hesitant to doing this. Kissing a Weasley? The moment was almost past before he suddenly leaned in and stopped momentarily to lay his lips on hers. And move off as quickly too.

"Draaaaaaaccooooooooooooooo!" A shocking shriek rose from the far end of the garden. A flurry as heads turned and craned to see who was causing the commotion. Long black hair flew past as a woman's beautiful figure raced onto the scene. "Drakeey! What the hell are you doing????" She stopped abruptly, flicked her long hair back mesermisingly but simultaneously regally and commandingly, and faced the couple questioningly. Ginny was completely confused but Malfoy was utterly expressionless. Who on earth could be interrupting a planned wedidng? And in such an impolite manner too.

"I am marrying my... wife as you can see. Pansy."

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Hi there readers new and those previously dedicated. I've decided to continue with this story anyway. Despite the HUGE gap between my last update, i am hopeful to accumulate some readers~ so if you are reading, please let me know! VERY sorry and i do regret supposedly abandoning it! Please follow on if you are interested!!

I have a feeling it will be good (=

A/N: Next chapter, "He pulled Ginny into him in one swift, smooth movement and fiercely kissed her. It was as if he did that casually every day. Ginny was too shocked to even pull away and he did not let go."

Huh who's HE? harry? draco? ...or an unknown person?