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Lollipop! · 08-05-2010, 09:14 AM

The world of HP belongs to J.K. Rowling however Eviee and I only own the plot. Thank you. Oh! And Amanda (_Ginny_) did the banner and the names for this story. And the luffly Dee did the avvies at the bottom of this page/ Thanks. -huggles-This is Lily and Eviee doing our first joined fic together. Now, let's get started! Just so you know, the following characters will be written by Lily: Luna, Neville, Ginny, Ron, George and Draco.
And these characters are written by Eviee: Dean, Harry, Hermione, Lavender, Angella a.k.a Angie and Cho

Chapter 1:
The War May Be Over, But the Pain is Just Starting
No Way Of Knowing

I forced my eyelids open, with difficulty. They felt heavy and it seemed like they had a mind of their own, and they wanted to stay closed. But, I was wake for the last five minutes. It was just that I hadn't opened them. I just lay there, listening to my thoughts. Wishing so much that they would just shut up.

I whimpered at the sound of someone slaming the door. I was alone in the room and I felt utterly insane. Alone. And nuts.

I finally swung my legs over the side of the bed and stretched. Every bone in my body ached and cuts all over my chest were turning purple. Gross. I looked away from the hidiousness that was myself and pulled out some clean close from my trunk that my Dad had summoned up.

I pulled on my jeans first and winced as the loose denim rubbed against my thigh. I was pulling my stretched cotton top when the door opened and I saw the boy I loved walk in and I screamed.

"Hey Gin- OH MY GAWD! SORRY! SORRY!"

Harry Potter ran out of the room, closing the door behind him and I pulled my shirt down. All I could think was how glad I was that I had slipped on my jeans first. But, he saw the scars on my stomach. I gulped. This was gonna be great fun.

"You can come in now."

Harry walked in, very slowly...

I rolled my eyes and I pulled my hair out from under my shirt colar. "Gin, your stomach-" I cut across him with a snap. "Don't start Harry." He hung his head and I knew exactly what he was thinking. I chose to fight. So Bellatrix got at me with a knife. The memory of pain filled my mind and I winced at the memory.

***

"Tell me where Potter is." demanded the rough voice of Bellatrix Lestrange.

"Never!" I screamed backing up. Friends stood around me, here and there fighting a deatheater. I glared at Bellatrix and threw a stone at her and while she was distracted I grabbed my wand from the cold ground and shouted, "Stupefi!" The red light bounced off her shield and she hissed at me.

Lestrange pulled a knife from her sleeve and in a flash of silver she brought it down across my stomach. I screamed and she sliced again and again and again. Blood poured from my flat stomach and I screamed again.

I lifted my leg and kicked her stomach and she fell back. Luna Lovegood grabbed me and dragged me away while someone distracted the hell that was Bellatrix Lestrange.

***

I sighed and thought until Harry coughed. "Down stairs. They're talking about burying the bodies." My breath caught and turned into a choked sob. Harry wrapped an awkward arm around me for comfort.

I rested my head against his shoulder and in that second I felt as though something in my heart had connected and I'm pretty sure he felt it too. I looked up and batted my eyelashes twice. His breath caught and he had to gulp. I reached up and he leaned down and our lips were but inches apart.

I suddenly felt sweaty and I pulled away. No. It wasn't right. He didn't love me. He made that clear when he broke up with me.

I fought the tears and croaked; "C'mon. Let's go downstairs." I started to walk down, I could her him follow me as clearly as if he was right beside. Okay, so noowww my thoughts shut up! "So... how've you been?" My thoughts voiced out the question.

"Uh... Well, can I talk to you, Ginny?"

I stopped in my tracks. "Of course Harry. Is everything alright?"

I could hear him gulping. "Well. Not really. I-I'm still having nightmares." He looked in my eyes and I stared back into his emerald pools.

"Harry, I-I-"

"Please don't say anything to Hermione, Gin. Okay?"

I nodded sadly. I didn't say anything because I knew I would end up telling her. My eyes teared up. I couldn't believe this pain. He hugged me but it was an awkward hug.

The visions of the dead people down stairs filled my mind and I stucked in a sharp breath. Pain rose inside my chest and I gasped.

He seemed to understand and he let me lean against him and half carried-half dragged me down the stairs and through the common room. Blood covered the place and the paintings were pictures of horror and were trying to cure the other paintings that had found some way to fight.

TThis was hell. Hands down.

I closed the door to the Room of Requirement behind me and started walking down the stairs towards the Grand Staircase. The past few days had been one long and stressful haze to me. Harry, Ron, and I had to sneak into Hogwarts, and then there had been that huge battle. That scary moment where I thought Harry was dead and my heart stopped beating was still fresh in my mind. I turned the corner and walked straight into someone, who staggered back a few steps with an indignant, "Oi!"

"Oh. Sorry, Ron," I said tiredly. Rubbing my eyes, I looked up and into a pair of chocolate brown eyes which belonged to my best friend, Ron Weasley.

"Where have you been Hermione?" Ron asked copying my pace as we walked on. "Me and Harry have been worried about you." The tips of his ears grew slightly redder.

I shrugged my shoulders. "Just around," I simply said as we walked down yet another flight of stairs. I still wore the same clothes I had wore during the battle, having nothing else to wear. My cardigan was smudged with dirt and blood, but nothing compared to what the castle looked like. It was a wreckage, pieces of stone everywhere. We didn't meet many people while we walked, in total silence, an awkwardness between us. I couldn't get a grip on my feelings toward Ron. Ever since that kiss in the Room of Requirement, my mind had been a jumble of emotions.

"How's Harry?" I asked, hoping to break the silence between us. I looked sideways at Ron. He towered over my slender form. His red flaming hair had got longer over the course of the year, and he had become broader around the shoulders and chest. He looked almost grown up. No, he did look grown up! I corrected myself.

Ron caught me looking. He turned to face me, his chocolate brown eye's boring into mine. I felt my face grow hot with embarrassment and looked at my feet to hide it.

I saw him smirk out of the corner of my eye. I felt butterflies in my stomach, something that had never happened before. I couldn't be...I believe you're falling for Ron, I told myself as we continued to walk. As we got closer to the Great Hall we passed more and more people, who looked just as messy and tired as we did. Some were crying over their losses, and some looked relieved that they hadn't lost anyone. Their dead loved ones were still lining the walls of the Great Hall. Seeing this, Ron and I fell into another awkward silence.

As we descended the last flight of steps, I saw Harry and Ginny walk out of the Great Hall together. Harry's hair had also grown longer over the year, although it still had a mind of its own. From where I was I couldn't see his scar, which I knew still burned on his forehead. His clothes too were dirty and ripped in places. Ginny looked better, with less dirty clothes. Her red flaming hair, exactly like Ron's, flowed down her back. They both looked up at us as we made our way down the crumbling stairs.

"There you are Hermione," Harry said, relief clear in his voice. Ginny smiled at me from her space next to Harry. After their breakup almost a year ago, both had an awkward relationship with each other. Just like me and Ron, I thought to myself as we both descended the last of the staircase to meet them.

"Where were you Hermione?" Harry asked me, staring into my face like it would give him the answer.

"Just around," I said simply, trying to ignore his stare. I knew he could tell I was lying about something, but sometimes people had to let it drop.

"Well you're here now, that's all that matters," Ginny cut in. She hit Harry on the arm to stop him staring. I sighed in relief and smiled my gratitude at her. If it wasn't for Ginny I probably would have broken down and cried right there.

"What's happening?" I asked Harry, nodding my head towards the open doors leading to the Great Hall. Everyone followed my gaze. A bunch of remaining professors gathered in a bunch, talking in hushed tones, looking at the long row of bodies every few seconds. I watched this for a few minutes before looking at my hands, I couldn't bear seeing all those dead bodies.

"They're planning on burying them," Ginny said, also in a hushed tone. I could feel her gaze on me, so I lifted my head to look at her, the boys were too busy on looking in the hall. I watched at Harry rubbed his eyes for the tenth time since walking out of the hall.

With a quick look at Ginny who gave me a nod I said, "Harry...You all right? Have you been sleeping well?" I know it sounded weird, but someone had to ask.

Harry looked at me, his eyes looked slightly red around the edges. Ron's and Ginny's full attention were on us as Harry replied, "I'm fine."

I opened my mouth to complain, to tell him he didn't look fine and it was all right to have nightmares, but Ginny took hold of my arm and yanked me away from the boys. She had a look of determination on her face as we walked away from them.

"Don't pry Hermione, he's been having nightmares again," She told me, stopping and facing me, her arms folded.

"How do you know?" I asked her, concerned for Harry's sake.

"He told me, just before you guys walked down the stairs."

"Oh," was all I could say. I peeked over to where Ron and Harry stood, deep in conversation. I watched as Ron laughed at something Harry said. My stomach filled with butterflies again, and I looked away from the sight. Ginny was watching me again, i knew it, so I yet again turned to face her stare.

"You like him don't you?" She asked, a smiled playing on her lips.

"No way!" I replied, my face dumbstruck.

"I'm not stupid," Ginny told me, guessing my thoughts.

"I never said you were!" I said turning to walk back towards the boys.

I heard Ginny laugh behind me. "Hermione, I know that look. It's all right with me, if that helps anything." She put her hand on my shoulder. "Come on. You can talk to him later. But now we have to focus on more important things, like the castle and the dead." Her voice was somber again. Together, we walked back towards Harry and Ron, steeling ourselves for a hard day.

{ C h a p t e r I n d e x }

Chapter 1: The War May Be Over, But the Pain is Still There
Chapter 1: No Way of Knowing
Chapter 2: Missing You
Chapter 3: Surprise Attack
Chapter 4: Dreams
Chapter 5: A Rueful Kiss
Chapter 6: A Wrong Thought
Chapter 7: Mistakes
Chapter 8: The Beginning
Chapter 9: Brown Eyes
Chapter 10: Words
Chapter 11: A Strange Feeling
Chapter 12: Unknowingly
Chapter 13 part 1 of two: McGonagall; A History
Chapter 13 part 2 of two: McGonagall; A History II
Chapter 14 part 1 & 2 of three parts: She Gave the Green-Eyed Girl a reason to be Right
Chapter 14 part 3 of three parts: A Judging...
Chapter 15: Guilty Until Proven Innocent...
Chapter 16: The Announcement
Chapter 17: Un-trustworthy
Chapter 18: Moving On...
Chapter 19: Rekindling that Friendship
Chapter 20 Part One of Two: The Making Up
Chapter 20 Part Two of Two: The Contestants
Chapter 21: Protection
Chapter 22: Worried
Chapter 23: Austrailia
Chapter 24: Flying Books
Chapter 25: the Chimera Chapter 26: All a Joke
Chapter 27: Cry Over an Onion

Harron Peasley · 08-16-2011, 12:02 PM

Wow, that was so brilliant.
Really moving, the way they miss each other, and Fred.

... More?

FearlessLeader19 · 08-16-2011, 01:59 PM

Aww poor Ron when the twins got angry at him.
Fred

PAMS!

ashfig · 08-16-2011, 07:09 PM

That was brilliant, Lily! I always love the Weasleys, especially Ginny and the twins. this was great! more please!

PAMS!

bonnieginnyfan1 · 08-19-2011, 10:52 PM

Brilliant chappie, Lily!

Keep up the awesome work!

Ladybug · 09-09-2011, 02:02 PM

Haii everyone *waves* As you read this you will notice that this tie's with a chapter a few chapters back but from a different point of view. It's written like that so that everyone is finally together. Hope you enjoy and sorry for the length.

Chapter Twenty Part One.

He walked away and I did nothing, I couldn't. The tears prickled the side of my eyes, threatening to fall. I was angry at Ron, but I was angrier at myself for opening my mouth and saying what I did. I watched the guy I love walk away from me and round the corner, probably for the last time, and made to run after him. To call him back and say sorry, kiss him and make all this go away…but for some reason I just…couldn’t. I stepped back and let him leave.

The tears fell from my eyes now heavily, it clouded my sight but I was stood still just staring after him, and it didn't matter. After a few minutes I wiped away the falling tears frantically and finally rushed after him. When I rounded the corner I expected him to be leaning against the stone wall with his arms folded, still angry, waiting for me, but there was no sign of him. The hall before me was empty; it seemed to run forever with no end. I felt faint for a moment but pushed the feeling away and started to run. I'd left it too long and he'd gone, I needed to find him. That was the only thought fixed in my usually overflowing mind at that moment: Finding Ron was the most important thing in the world.

Many minutes later, I stumbled along yet another corridor, which was thankfully empty: I didn't want anyone to see me like this. The tears were still falling just as fast and my heart felt like it had been ripped from my chest. I fell into a window seat a few feet up the hall, bringing my knees to my chest. I let the remaining tears fall. I cried my heart out over a stupid boy I loved and will always love.

My luck seemed to be with me because no one ventured down the corridor. This was odd, even for Hogwarts, because there were more than enough people in the school to fill every inch of the place.

I don't know how long I sat there crying. A few minutes? Hours? But after a while I slowly cleared my eyes of tears and stood up, a little shaky on my feet, but still I managed to find my way to the Gryffindor Common Room. I wasn't very far away, for which I was thankful; all I wanted to do was lie in bed and forget it all. As a result, it came as quite a shock when I stepped through the porthole and there he was. Just sitting there with our friends playing chess! I stopped walking and closed my eyes; the feeling that ran through me now was overwhelming.

The love I felt for him, and the pain I felt of losing him, (which I was afraid was happening even at that very moment) filled me. I waited a few moments, my mind whirling round and round with no end before giving up and opening my eyes. He was still there, his handsome figure and his soft brown eyes. His red flaming hair set him apart from the crowd and I missed running my fingers through it.

Taking a deep and determined, yet terrified breath, I strode over and took a seat beside Harry, opposite Ron. I turned my gaze onto the chess boardm not looking at him, in case I started crying again. The game was quietly advancing and by the looks of it Ron was winning yet again. This brought a smile, though unwilling, to my face.

I looked up to steal a quick glance at Ron and was shocked to see him watching me and not the board. His eyes were roaming my face; was he looking for clues of how sorry I was? The feeling of making this all better overpowered my not-so-better judgment, and I opened my mouth.

Just as I was about to speak there was another voice that filled the room. The happy look that had filled Ron's face a moment ago vanished like the speed of light and he looked away. I gulped my next sob and followed his gaze to rest my eyes on Professor McGonagall.

She stood before us holding a piece of parchment in her hand, her glasses watching us all in turn, and her hat sitting perfectly on her head. She waited for silence to fall over us all before she unfolded the parchment and began to read...

"All students are to gather in the Great Hall this Saturday for the sorting of the wizard games. All students are asked to gather at the starting of the feast and the sorting will begin once the feast is over. Anyone still wishing to enter has until Friday evening to do so. We wish everyone good luck in the following games...." She paused and pushed her glasses up further on her nose as she looked up. "Thank you."

She finished speaking and folded up the parchment, and with one more look at all those gathered in the common room, she turned on her heel and walked away.

I was surprised to hear it was finally the time to choose those who would compete in the games. It felt like the Triwizard Tournament all over again, but the time then between the beginning announcement and the actual choosing of the champions had seemed so long, and now it seemed so short somehow.

I also remember last time Harry had been part of it all, but not this time. Neither was Ron, and that I was glad about. But me, I had entered and I don't know why. I was relieved that so far no one knew except for Ron and me. It was our little secret.

The sound of voices around me began to rise, slowly at first until it had gained its full height. "What's that?" A voice said behind us tiredly. I turned my head - along with everyone else - to see Neville standing before us. In his hands he held two heavy looking books. I couldn't see the titles but I could tell he'd been spending time in the library again.

"Did you just hear the Professor's announcement?" Seamus asked him with excitement in his voice.

"I came in just as she started," Neville replied, taking a seat next to Lavender and giving her a smile. I looked around the group before me. Harry and Ginny were sat the edge of the group with their heads close together - red and black - whispering about something. I let my eyes travel across and there were Seamus, Lavender, Dean, Neville and the Patil twins laughing about something one of them said. Opposite of me sat alone boy with red hair, slowly packing away his chess set. I watched him for a moment, watching the obvious love he felt for his chess game be displayed by the way he replaced the pieces where they belonged.

"Can I talk to you?" I asked quietly, wandering over. Ron didn't look up but carried on packing away his game.

"I don't want to hear it." Clearly he was still mad at me.

"Ron, please..." I pleaded, taking his hand in mine.

Yanking his hand out of my plaintive grasp, I watched him walk away from me yet again. I wouldn't let it happen this time; jumping from my seat, I followed him across the crowded common room.

"Ron, LISTEN TO ME!" I demanded, grabbing hold of his arm and turning him firmly round to face me. It took me a lot of effort with him being such a big person, but I tried not to let it show.

"What? Here to tell me you don't trust me?” he spat at me. His words felt like knifes to my chest.

"Ron...Please..." I whispered, stepping back. His tone frightened me.

"Just leave me alone 'Mione!" He started to turn his back.

"What do you want me to say!?" I demanded, my anger rising.

"Say? I want you to say nothing. You've said enough." Ron began to retreat, and now I was desperate.

"I’m sorry, I didn't mean to say it..." He took no notice of my pleading. "I...I trust you with my life!" I called after him. He stopped. Had I finally gotten through to him?

Making my way to him, slowly, I took his hand in mine, moving to be in his line of sight. "I'm sorry...” I whispered, looking deep into his brown eyes. I could get lost for days in those eyes…but I restrained myself. Now was not the time.

"Ron..." I tried again but my throat closed around a sob and yet he said nothing.

"God dammit, say something!" I cried after a few more agonizing moments. I raised my fists and began to beat his chest, as if that would help it somehow. It seemed hopeless then and the tears came once more, fast like before and just as thick. My strength failed me and I fell into Ron's arms, to cry my eyes out. His warm comforting arms wound around me and pulled me close. He had broken.

"'Mione...” He whispered into my hair before kissing it, "I love you...” He didn't finish, but instead pulled me a little closer. At his words I began to cry harder, hating myself for my hasty words.

"Hey, shh..." Ron said calming me down, "I forgive you. Hell, I've said worse and you've forgiven me for it!" Gulping down my remaining tears I pulled back.

"I...I didn't mean to say it, it just slipped out!" What kind of excuse was that!? But I was desperate to make Ron understand, and I didn’t really care about making sense anymore."I was just so...so mad at you, I...I…" I tried once more to explain my actions.

"Did you mean what you said before? About trusting me with your life?" I heard Ron ask me, as he leant his forehead against mine. I could feel his breath on my face, whispering against the strands of my hair there. I nodded, unable to speak.

"I love you, Ron," I managed to choke out in a broken, tear-filled whisper.

"I love you too," he replied. I could feel his deep voice rumbling in his chest, pressed against me in our embrace. Could it be that he was close to tears as well? I couldn’t tell, and pulled back my head to look at him.

With a smile growing on his freckled face, Ron leaned towards me, his lips hovering half an inch away from mine. I drew in a shaky breath, preparing myself for what I was certain was about to follow. And I was right; with an inclination of his head, light and sweet as a feather buffeted by the breeze of a song, his lips tenderly touched mine. The kiss that followed was both passionate and breathtaking. I could feel the both of us suddenly lost, intoxicated by the presence of the other. I closed my eyes. With each new movement of his lips, dancing with mine, came a new wave of happiness. I was elated, exuberant. He had forgiven me. My Ron Weasley loved me again.

FearlessLeader19 · 09-09-2011, 02:16 PM

Aww so sweet- Ron and Hermione!
PAMS!

ashfig · 09-09-2011, 03:57 PM

Yay! I love when they make up! All is happy

great post evie!

Harron Peasley · 09-09-2011, 05:20 PM

That's such an amazing post! Ron and Hermione's relationship is written so beautifully! Aw, more soon?

Dead_As_You · 09-10-2011, 01:37 AM

Yay! Ron and Hermione! Yay! Loved chapter

bonnieginnyfan1 · 09-10-2011, 03:38 AM

I love Ronmione so much!

Keep up the awesome work!

RupertsLil'Princess · 09-11-2011, 12:01 AM

This is a really great chapter! I love it.

phantomopera24 · 09-11-2011, 07:04 PM

This is my favorite chapter so far! The language is so powerful and the images so lovely!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job!!! <3 Ronmione!

Luna_Midnight · 09-14-2011, 02:13 AM

EEP! Cant wait for more, loves this chapter

Lollipop! · 09-14-2011, 09:33 AM

sorry for the wait and that it's not the best chapter. i've been seriously sick and busy with school

Chapter Twenty Part Two.

“What are you staring at?”

I blinked myself out of my daze and turned to Astoria. She wore her long sandy blond hair in a fish tail plait that hung over her shoulder. “Nothing,” and something clenched in my stomach. She quirked an eyebrow at my lie but let it go. The hall was packed and the air was so tight with anticipation and excitement was so thick you could almost taste it. The buzz of delight could be heard throughout the castle.

Astoria knew all too well what or who I was staring at. She sucked gently on her lower lip as she thought. I turned away from her and looked back at Ginny Weasley. Maybe it just was the thought that I couldn't have her. I tended to go for girls like that. But I throw them away like an old toy when I eventually did get them.

Pansy jabbed me in the ribs with her elbow. “Ow. What was that for?” She scowled. “For staring at a blood traitor.” I sniffed disdainfully and put my arm around her to shut her up. Astoria glanced at us and narrowed her eyes, pouting slightly before standing up and leaving the [empty] Slytherin table and making her way over to the packed Gryffindor table and shyly sitting down next to ~~Looney~~ Luna Lovegood and saying something I couldn't make out. But Luna seemed to agree as she laughed and hugged her.

“What's up with her?” Pansy hissed. “Maybe she just...misses Daphne. They were really close.”

Pansy rolled her eyes at my answer but as she opened her mouth to say something back McGonagall walked to the top of the hall the goblet of fire in her hands. Purple flames licked the brim of the bronze cup. “Good evening everyone.” Her voices echoed around the suddenly quiet hall.

“As you all know, tonight we draw for the Wizarding Games. The prize will be one million galleons,” Even my father's eyes widened at the thought of ONE MILLION galleons “and a plaque made in their honor.” The buzz of talk started again at the prizes.

People began to speculate about what they'd do with the money. “QUIET PLEASE!” McGonagall shouted and the hall quietened quickly. The goblet's flames turned bright red and a piece of parchment flew out.

“Neville Longbottom.”

Suddenly parchment after parchment flew out.

“Luna Lovegood;

George Weasley;

Lavender Brown,” A gasp rippled through the hall at that and a whooping cheer could be heard from a corner.

“Ginny Weasley. ...And, Pavarti Patil.”

All the competitors stood up and smiled, basking in the glories of being a champion. But the goblet shot out one more name. McGonagall frowned but caught it. “D-Draco Malfoy.” Silence descended on the hall once more as everyone swiveled in their seat to see me.

Pansy turned to me and squealed, “Well done Dracipoos!” And pounced on me giving me a big smacker on the lips.

I really don't know if I'm glad about doing this...

FearlessLeader19 · 09-14-2011, 12:00 PM

yay! Neville's chosen!! can't wait for the games!

PAMS!

^Btw, hope you're ok now

Lollipop! · 09-14-2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

yay! Neville's chosen!! can't wait for the games!

PAMS!

^Btw, hope you're ok now

Me niether.

A chapter will come soon.

Thank you. I'm seriously tired and my throats really sore but I'm on the mend.

Luna_Midnight · 09-16-2011, 10:44 PM

^hope you feel better now

And yay! Neville's chosen...And Ginny oh and Luna! Cant wait for the games

narnia_potter · 09-24-2011, 12:14 AM

Heya! New reader!!
This is great!! I'm a little confused about some of the timing of some chapters, but it is working it's way out in my brain.

I love all the couples! R/Hr are so, so cute. And so are H/G!! YOu two have done a GREAT job with the characterizations!

-Rachel

ashfig · 09-25-2011, 02:07 PM

yay! i can't wait for the tournament to begin! i thought there were going to be less competitors, though. oh well. great chapter. PAMS!

Ladybug · 10-02-2011, 04:27 PM

Thank You Maura

The noise of the Great Hall rose suddenly as the shock of the last name that came out of the goblet finally emerged. Some names I wasn't surprised to hear (like Ginny's - though I'd much rather she'd stayed clear ) and I was happy for them all…well, maybe not Malfoy. A half empty plate sat in front of me, a goblet of pumpkin juice sat to its side. I made no indication I wanted to touch either; instead I was eagerly listening to the conversation that was flying all around me:

"Can you believe the contestants?..."

"Congratulations! You'll do fine..."

"Can you imagine the tasks you'll have to do? ..."

"Harry?" a voice said beside me. I turned to my best friend. The one and only Ronald Weasley.

"Yeah, mate?" I responded, finally taking hold of my drink.

"You've been staring into space for five minutes." I heard Ron say matter-of-factly before carrying on as if he'd said nothing. "Can you believe the list of contestants? Malfoy!" He laughed before leaning against the table.

"Oi! Ginny!" Ron shouted as his sister at which she responded with a "What?" and a glare

"Make sure you beat Malfoy." With a grin, Ron attacked his food once more, with a smile at the thought of Ginny beating Malfoy. I replaced my drink to the table and turned to offically congratulate Ginny myself, the Harry Potter way, but I was interrupted once more.

"Hey what about me? I can beat Malfoy any day!" Neville Longbottom, with far more confidence than he once had, looked both innocent and peeved at being forgotten again.

"You get him Neville!" I called over before laughing, everyone around me joining in.

"I'll show you Harry. I'm not some scared kid anymore," Neville responded, looking more annoyed. Ah I felt sorry for him.

"I don't think you are, I think you’re very brave." Dreamy Luna sat down next to Neville and gave him a peck on the check making Neville turn bright red. I laughed again, happy that everything seemed so light hearted these days like they once were.

"Anyway mate," Ron started in between mouthfuls of food so his words actually came out muffled (Hermione, hearing this, rolled her eyes,) "The way you killed that snake, Malfoy has no chance!" He finished, taking a sip of his drink.

He has a point, I thought. I looked from Ron to Neville. Everyone had gone quiet like me and thought back to the battle in which they had all fought for their lives. Everyone had been brave, including Neville with the way he had wielded that sword and killed the snake. I could see it clearly in my memories.

"You'll never believe what some of the Slytherins are doing!" A disgusted looking George Weasley, followed by Angela Johnson, said, sitting down on the other side of Ginny.

"What?" I heard Ginny ask impatiently.

"Betting on which one of us is going to lose first…" was his reply. We all cast looks towards the remaining Slytherins that were laughing and joking between them. Some things never change.

"If it's Malfoy again I swear I will..." Ron started to say, a few of us nodded our agreement.

"No it's not Malfoy, it's Nott and that lot," George explained as he pulled a plate towards himself. That was off, Malfoy was always the first to bet.

"He looks scared…" Hermione stated, talking for the first time in a while. I looked towards where she was looking. Malfoy did indeed look scared; then again with Pansy trying to kiss him every five minutes, it was no wonder...

"...If I ever turn out like Pansy, kill me!" The statement was directed at me but everyone laughed.

"You won’t, I promise," I told Ginny taking her hand and taking my eyes away from the Slytherin table, I gave Ginny a smile before giving her a quick kiss on the lips.

"I wonder what the first task is?" Dean said looking around, possibly for the answer.

"Hopefully not dragons," Lavender chimed in, as Parvati sat next to her nodding. I watched as Ginny rolled her eyes at me, and I fought back a laugh although it was hard.

"It won’t be anything like it was in the Tri-Wizard Tournment," Hermione piped up, sounding smart, I watched as Lavender glared her way. The tension around the table suddenly got worse. No one knew what to say.

"We better watch out for the Nargles…" Luna suddenly said breaking the silence.

"What?" Hermione asked.

"Nargles, they're all around us you know."

"That's stupid and you know it!"

Zoning out I turned towards Ginny once more and went to strike up a conversation but once again I was interrupted. Professor McGonagall, standing now, faced us all.

"I believe it's time for bed," was all she said before sitting down and striking up a conversation with Madam Pomfrey. I stood from my seat and waited till Ginny did the same. Putting my arm around her shoulders, we made our way out of the hall with our friends all around us.

narnia_potter · 10-02-2011, 10:18 PM

First reply! Awesome job!!!
I can't believe Malfoy got in... though it actually isn't that surprising. Though I don't always like him, he does need a chance to prove himself.
The Neville thing is so cute!

He is waaayyy braver than Malfoy any day (at least in my opinion

).
The Malfoy looking scared about Pansy was really funny.

Quote:

"...If I ever turn out like Pansy, kill me!"

Just a quick comment on this; you may want to make it a little clearer at who's speaking, though I could figure it out the next line. Ginny, right?
Great job!!!!
-Rachel

FearlessLeader19 · 10-03-2011, 03:42 PM

I love it!!!!!!! Go Neville!
PAMS!

Luna_Midnight · 10-04-2011, 04:41 AM

Loved the Pansy joke!
Go Ginny....And Neville!

AlwaysDance · 10-08-2011, 08:39 PM

Oh sorry I haven't been very well catched up. School life sucks for me

It was a great couple of chapters you both did an amazing job. Keep up the good work

♥Sarah

SoftballBlondie4 · 10-26-2011, 04:38 PM

AH finally all caught up again! WOOHOO! This is awesome!
So are you saying that Draco actually has a thing for Ginny!? Is that what I'm understanding!?!? WOAH!
But these chapters are amazing. You two are seriously talented. Hands down the best. I absolutely love reading this.
More more more!! PLEASE let me know when you have a new chapter!!
PS: sorry haven't been on in awhile...college and work have taken over my life :/

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