Chapter Six: Ginny's True Colors: Green and Silver
"Hey mate, wait up!" Blaise called as he trotted down the corridor after Draco.
Draco stopped and turned to see who was behind him.
"Well...well, if it isn't my backstabbing best mate who shagged my girlfriend and thought I would never ever find out," Draco said as he leaned up against the wall and crossed his arms.
"Oh come now, I thought we were both over that silly little discrepancy?" Blaise said incredulously.
"One would think so. I guess it doesn't matter now, although I do get awfully cold and dreadfully lonely at night lately with out my girlfriend. But, I suppose you wouldn't know of such things." Draco afflicted.
"I feel for you mate, Pansy is ever the passionate one, as you know. It must be hard to sleep alone? I haven't done it in years- . Wait just a blasted minute, you mean to tell me that the Slytherin Sex God is actually lonely?"
Draco exhaled completely as if in compliance with what Blaise was saying.
Blaise moved to lean against the wall casually next to Draco, his bruised jaw now visible in the torch light that radiated from the wall of the dungeon.
"You know, I could help you out with your little problem."
"Oh lucky me."
"Sweet Circe, I have got the witch for you ol' chap!"
"Does this witch have a name?"
"Ginny Weasley," Blaise said with a wide grin.
"You can't be serious!" Draco scoffed.
"I am dead serious! She's a real tart. You two would be a perfect match."
"How would you know?"
"Well, I just came from a hot date with Pansy and Millie."
"Oh your dating both of them? Like a threesome? You lucky dog!"
"Yep," Blaise chuckled. "But that isn't the point."
"What is the point?"
"The point is if the Weaselette can clock you like that, I wonder what she would be like in bed? A fiesty one, I'd wager! But, I will leave that to you to find out- "
"How kind of you...but wait...what does this bit about Ginny have to do with Pansy and Millie?"
"Have you see 'er lately? Pansy gave her a bit of a make over, that girl is banging!"
"Since when does Pansy give the Weasel the time of day?"
"Since Ginny told her that she fancies you."
"The little Weaselette fancies me?"
"What girl doesn't fancy you?"
"Isn't this interesting?" Draco said, scratching his chin.
"I rather thought so!" Blaise added cheerfully.
"If you give me your word that none of this will get back to Pansy, I have an added piece of juicy information that you would like to know."
"I'm not a backstabber like you Blaise, I wouldn't go and tell Pansy all of this, and I think you bloody well know that."
"Right...well, I happen to know that Pansy and Millie are giving Ginny little tips on how to seduce you. I almost got to aid in one of their little lessons just now!"
"You must be shitting me this time!" Draco snorted loudly as he preceded to laugh hysterically at Blaise's words.
"Nope! It's the truth, and if I can say so myself, they are doing a jolly-good job. The Weasel must have really fallen hard for you!"
"Well, two can play at this game- " Draco concluded as one of his platinum eyebrows raised curtly.
"Of course they can! So, are you going to give her a go then? Put the moves on 'er?"
"I am going to take the Weaselette on the ride of her life. If it's Draco Malfoy she wants then it's Draco Malfoy she gets."
"'Atta boy mate!" Blaise smirked as he patted Draco on the back. "I knew you'd see it my way!"
It was 3:00 and Ginny was walking down to the lake, just like she had done everyday at 3:00 for the past week.
The wind blowing off from the lake made Ginny's teeth involuntarily chatter as the cold air blew in her face and whipped her hair behind her. She pulled her robes tight to her chest and trudged onward.
She saw Pansy and Millie waiting for her at their designated location- a small metal bench.
"Here, this should warm you up," Pansy said as she pulled a rectangular, silver cigarette case with the Slytherin Crest emblazoned on it out of the pocket of her robe.
Ginny marveled at the fact that the design of Pansy's cigarette case matched that of her compact.
She handed Ginny and Millie each a cigarette then picked one for herself. She slipped the case back into her pocket and pulled her wand out simultaneously.
"Incendio," Pansy muttered, lighting her friends cigarettes, then her own.
"So, what did Dumbledore say to you Gin? I want to hear everything- the whole nine yards," Millie inquired.
"Do tell dear, we don't have all day," Pansy remarked with her clear blue eyes narrowing in on Ginny as she took a drag on her cigarette.
"Well, there is good news and bad news- "
"Okay umm...Good news first!" Millie said hastily.
"Patience is a virtue," Ginny said almost taunting Millie with the news. "Don't get your panties in a bunch."
"To make a long story short, so Millie here won't piss herself out of anticipation, Draco and I are going to be punished together. We have to go to Knockturn Alley with Hagrid and rescue a poor, helpless, captive snidget from Borgin & Burkes."
"Ohh goody!" Pansy said sarcastically. "Now what is the bad news?" Pansy inquired taking a last puff of her cigarette before tossing it to the ground with a flick of her fingers and stamping it out gingerly with her pricey Italian patent leather pumps.
"The bad news is that have to each drink a Polyjuice Potion that will give us the appearance of creepy old men that want to buy the little birdy just so Hagrid can have another pet." Ginny concluded as she exhaled and watched intently as the green cloud of smoke from her cigarette took the shape of a snake before her.
"Hmm, that is a bit of a harsh punishment for throwing a punch, I'm surprised Dumbley would let students do something that risky. Plus, anything involving creepy old men and Polyjuice Potions is never a good thing, so I've learned. But, that isn't entirely bad, you will be together with your little Drakie-poo and you will have a chance to use what you've learned to pack your puppy up and take him home with you," Pansy added, looking at her reflection in her compact and applying another coat of a most sinister shade of blood red lipstick to her full lips.
"You know Gin, I've been thinking, what if we had you switched to Slytherin? You could stay in my room, it's certainly big enough. I can have another bed put in just for you, or you could share mine if you'd like," Pansy said mischievously.
"Woah, that is really nice of you Pansy, letting me share your room. Do you guys really think Dumbledore will let me change houses though? And what about Snape?"
"I'll just have a little talk with Snape, I'll convince him that you should be in Slytherin instead of retched Gryffindor."
"I think I could get used to idea of being a Slytherin very quickly Pans, most of my friends are in Slytherin now anyway. Well, I'd best be going, I have Potions now. Oh that reminds me, Draco is in my Advanced Potions class, I forgot to tell you both!" Ginny said, putting out her cigarette and giving each of them a hug and a kiss.
"Hey Gin! I'm having a sleepover tonight...why don't you come around 7?"
"Okay Pans! I'll be there!"
"Go get him sex kitten!" Millie said with a giggle.
Pansy watched with a twisted smile on her face as her protégé walked toward the castle with a bit of a bounce in her step.
"Now dearest Pansy, fill me in, because I am oh so interested to hear what the purpose is of having the little Gryffindor, soon to be Slytherin, share your room?" Millie asked as she put her arms around Pansy's neck and looked deep into her eyes.
"It will make it that much easier to fuck with her is all. I wonder if Blaise talked to Draco about our little Ginny?" Pansy speculated.
"I don't know love, but we will find out soon enough."
"I wonder if we prepared Ginny enough for Draco's libido?" Pansy said saucily as she grabbed Millie's breasts playfully and circled her nipples with her nails. "You know, one might say that Ginny and Draco are really two of a kind."
Millie winced at both her touch and the heat of Pansy's breath on her neck and pulled her lover into a passionate kiss.
"I just can't wait to find out the ending to the tragic tale of the girl who was stripped of her innocence and corrupted by those closest to her."
Pansy gave Millie a devilish look and linked arms with her as they started towards the castle.
Ginny walked at a bit of a jog because it wasn't prudent to be tardy to your first day of Advanced Potions with Professor Snape. Even though Ginny knew she would be late anyway because of the fact that she was the only person in the hallway.
As Ginny entered the dungeons, she shuddered from the familiar chill that came over one's body as they entered these dark corridors. Ginny knew that soon she would be spending much more of her time down in these unfavorable conditions since she was soon to be a Slytherin. Ginny wondered what her parents would think of her changing houses. They would most likely give her a thorough ear-bashing once they found out.
Why should I give a bloody fuck what they think? I'm 16 years old! I can make my own decisions. Ginny thought.
She passed the hidden door to the Slytherin Common Room and she noticed two 4th year Slytherin snoggers up against a wall.
If only I could get Draco to kiss me... Ginny sighed.
Ginny came upon the door of the Potions classroom.
She took a deep breath and combed through her straight hair, she loved the feeling of how easily it moved through her fingers. She then fixed her tie and flattened her skirt a bit, even though no amount of tugging and adjustment would make the skirt meet the length requirement thanks to Pansy's tailoring of her uniforms.
She turned the knob and pulled the solid wooden door open.
"Hello Ginevra, welcome to Advanced Potions," Snape droned as he took a good look at her, probably a little startled at how much her appearance had changed since he last saw her. "You will need a textbook, they are located in my office, first shelf to the left.
Ginny sauntered across the classroom toward Snape's office, she met Draco's gaze and he did something very uncharacteristic of his pompous arse, he smiled. Ginny felt herself blush, and she smiled back. Ginny felt a sudden rush of heat between her thighs followed by a pleasurable tingling sensation.
Gods he is so sexy! Ginny thought.
Ginny entered the small room that was adjacent to the classroom, there was lots of glass jars filled with bizarre creatures.
Ginny felt the heat also radiating from her cheeks, she placed her icy-cold hands up to the sides of her face in a desperate attempt to calm down. No guy that she really liked had ever smiled at her before it was an feeling like no other, almost like her insides had just melted. Ginny picked a large, dusty textbook off the shelf. She inhaled deeply blew the dust off the book which triggered a small sneeze.
She walked out of Snape's office and into the classroom, Snape was busy scribbling notes on the board. Attempting to decipher what Snape wrote on the board and making sence of it was almost like reading and interpreting Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, it was always a challenge to say the least.
"Your assigned seat is in front of Draco, you will also need to borrow the notes from a fellow student that you missed due to your tardiness." Snape muttered.
Ginny met Draco's gaze yet again as she sat down, she couldn't resist the temptation to stare into his eyes which were a shade of blue that was as deep and mystical as the ocean. It was like his eyes had a certain power over her, but Ginny quickly snapped out of it and looked away out of embarrassment.
She flipped her crimson hair over her shoulder so it was out of her face and took her notebook and quill out of her stylish black tote bag, which was just about the nicest thing she had ever received as a birthday present from her parents.
She placed her bag on the concrete floor and took the top off the ink well that was on the top right corner of her desk.
"Ginny," Draco whispered as he tapped her lightly on the shoulder.
Ginny turned around to face her crush, she felt her cheeks burning once more.
Draco handed a piece of parchment to her- it was the notes she missed.
"Thank you," Ginny said, mustering up a bit of a flirty smile.
Draco nodded and she could see a light bruise on his chin.
It was a bit awkward associating with Draco after the incident in the Great Hall, but it seemed like Draco was over it so Ginny decided it was best to forget it ever even happened.
Ginny dipped her quill in the ink and began to copy Draco's notes into her notebook.
She noticed his elegant penmanship, it was a trait she always admired since her handwriting left a lot to be desired.
It took Ginny roughly ten minutes to copy the extensive amount of notes. Once she was finished, she placed the parchment back on Draco's desk and listened to Snape's lecture on the properties of various antidotes.
"Mr. Malfoy, I'll let you answer this question, what will serve as an adequate antidote to most poisons?"
"That would be a bezoar sir, I believe it is found in the stomach of a goat," Draco answered as he put his hands in the back of his head and leaned back in his chair.
"Excellent, I see you were paying attention, unlike these other pathetic excuses for students," Snape said as he looked at the rest of the class.
"Now someone else please, how would I go about treating a victim of petrification using an antidote?"
Ginny raised her hand.
"Yes Miss Weasley.. "
"The Mandrake Restorative Draft will revive people who have been petrified. The potion is not always ingested though, it is generally applied the to the skin of the victims instead." Ginny answered, sounding like an encyclopedia.
"Very good Ginevra, I guess Mr. Malfoy and yourself are my two star pupils are for the day."
"Oh goody, I have finally achieved my goal in life!" Draco snorted.
Ginny let out a small giggle that was loud enough for Draco to hear.
"And, I have a delightful surprise for you all!" Snape said sarcastically. "You, and your assigned partner, will share the responsibility of writing a research paper on your given topic. I will assign partners now...
Oh Merlin! Please let me be partners with Draco! Ginny prayed.
"Patricia Stimpson and Jack Sloper, your topic will be the Dark Lord's Potions...Draco Malfoy and hmm, let's see, Ginevra Weasley, your topic will be the Wolfsbane Potion..."
Yes! Ginny said to herself as a smile appeared on her face. The Wolfsbane Potion? Ohh an interesting one!
The bell rang, which sounded the end of the period.
Ginny put her notebook in her bag, she wiped off her quill with a cloth and placed it gently next to the notebook.
She stood up and tugged her skirt down in the back so her arse wasn't exposed and grabbed her bag.
"Miss Weasley and Mr. Malfoy, a word please," Snape said quickly.
As Ginny began to walk she felt something sharp poke her in the arse. She turned around to see Draco smiling at her playfully. Ginny instantly felt flustered from the peculiar amount of attention she was receiving from Draco.
"Oww! That hurt, you bastard!" Ginny squealed, as she noticed that he had poked her with the pointed tip of his quill.
"Well so did this," Draco said as he pointed to his chin. "What goes around comes around Weaselette."
They both walked to the front of the class where Snape was standing patiently.
"The Polyjuice Potion should be ready in approximately 5 days. You will receive more information in the days ahead," Snape said as he disappeared into his office.
Ginny turned and walked toward the door.
"Not so fast partner," Draco said as he stepped between Ginny and the door.
"So, when shall we get together to work on our little assignment?"
Ginny twirled her hair in her fingers and said, "How about I meet you in the library tomarrow night at 7?"
"Why not tonight?"
"I have plans tonight Draco, Pansy is having a sleepover."
"Ohh..I think Blaise may have mentioned something about that to me...who knows? I might just stop by- "