"I saw Draco at the Ministry dinner last night." Says Hermione while she digs her fork into her salad. "Why didn't you go with him?" she asks.

Ginny shrugs her shoulders to reply. "He didn't say anything."

She's been seeing Draco Malfoy for six months and is completely head over heals in love with him. Not that she'd let him know that yet of course. He's so funny when it comes to emotions. A small smile plays on her face as she remembers how they got together.

She was fresh out of Hogwarts and working at a small book store in Diagon Alley to save up money for classes. She wants to be a Medi-witch and the cost of tuition to the university was sky high so she took a year off of studies to make money. One day he came through the door in with his blond hair and sexy smirk and her whole world turned around.

"Hello, earth to Ginny." Hermione waves a hand in front of the redheads face to get her attention. "I'm talking to you."

"Oh I'm sorry." She apologizes as she drags herself out of her daze. "What were you saying?"

"I was asking you why he never takes you anywhere. You've been with him for a while now; you think he'd start showing you around in public."

"Draco likes to stay home." She says as she takes a sip of her tea. "He hates all the attention he gets when he goes out and he doesn't want me to get caught up in all that."

The other woman eyes her wearingly. "He may hate the attention but he still goes out, just not with you."

Ginny narrows her eyes at her bushy haired friend. "What exactly are you saying, Hermione?" she snaps.

She sighs loudly. "I'm not trying to say anything. I just think it's strange that your boyfriend doesn't want to show you off is all."

"We go out sometimes." She says as she fiddles with her napkin.

Hermione raises an eyebrow. "Small unknown muggle restaurants and dark night clubs do not count."

"What do you know?" Ginny snaps glaring at the other woman, her anger getting the better of her.

Hermione blushes a soft pink. "I'm sorry I shouldn't have said anything." She mumbles.

Ginny's face softens. "Look, I'm sorry too I shouldn't have snapped at you. You just don't understand. Draco is… well he's wonderful. I know he was a real terror at school but he's so different now." A bright smile comes to her face. "He's so smart and witty. I can actually hold an intelligent conversation with him… he's so charming and when he kisses me…" she trails off looking in the distance.

A sad smile comes to Hermione's face. "You love him don't you?"

Ginny focuses back on her friend and blushes as she smiles. "Yes, I think I do."

Hermione looks down at her watch and jumps. "Oh, shoot. I'm sorry to cut this short but I promised your brother I'd meet him at one." She gets up from the table and starts gathering her things together. "Owl me later and we'll set up another date, ok?"

Ginny smiles at her and watches as she scurries down the sidewalk.

X

Later that night Ginny walks the stairs up to her flat and slowly unlocks her door. A new shipment of books came into the store today so she had to stay after to help catalog and sort everything, it was tiring. She can't wait to start school again. She turns on the lights and removes her coat as she steps into the small living room but yelps when arms encircle her waist.

"Shh, calm down it's just me." Drawls a familiar voice in her ear. It's Draco.

She breathes a sigh of relief and turns around in his arms placing a light kiss on his mouth. "What are you doing here?" she asks him as she runs her fingers through the hair at the nape of his neck.

He smiles. "It's been a long day and I just wanted to see you."

Before she can reply he bends down and kisses her deeply. She doesn't even have time to think as he walks her back wards and pushes her softly onto the old red couch that takes up a majority of the room. She moans softly as he places kisses down her jaw and neck; his fingers unbuttoning her blouse. She comes to her senses when she feels the cold air hit her stomach.

"Wait." She says with a light push at his shoulders.

He brings his head up and hovers over her with a curious expression. "Yes?" he asks.

She glances at the clock it's seven thirty. "I just got home from work and I've been there since nine this morning, I'm starving." He raises an eyebrow at her. "Why don't we go get some food first? Hermione told me about this really good place that just opened in Hogsmeade."

He sighs loudly and crawls off of her. "No." he says as he runs his hands over his face.

"Why not? I don't feel like cooking anything tonight."

He turns to her as she sits up. He twirls a strand of her hair between his fingers and stares at it like it's the most fascinating thing in the world. "You know I hate going out."

She bites her lower lip. "Well, why don't we go over to your place then? I'm sure you have someone who makes all your meals." She says in a light tone. She's never actually been over to his house…

"I like it here better."

She rolls her eyes at him. "Fine I guess I'll be fixing something myself then." She gets up and starts walking to the adjoining kitchen. "Do you want anything?" she asks him over her shoulder.

In a few steps he's behind her and he grabs her arms, spinning her around to face him and pinning her to the wall. "Yes." He nearly growls. "I want you."

He kisses her fiercely again and starts tugging at her clothes as he explores her body. Once the necessary articles are removed he lifts her up and she wraps her legs around his waist. When he enters her, her hunger is completely forgotten.

They end up naked on the couch completely spent, and out of breath a while later. Her head is resting on his chest as his long fingers draw small circles on her back.

"Well, I'm not hungry anymore." She says against his skin and she smiles when she hears him chuckle.

He runs a hand through her hair causing her to lift her face up and put her chin on his chest so she can look into his silver eyes. "You're fucking beautiful." He says with complete sincerity that makes her blush and turn her eyes down.

He grabs the side of her face and pulls her up for another kiss. When he pulls away she slowly opens her eyes and smiles at him. "I love you." She says before she can stop herself.

His body tenses but his face holds no emotion as he looks at her. She starts to panic and quickly stands up to puts on her clothes. "I'm sorry." She says quickly with out looking at him as she quickly buttons up her shirt and pulls on her skirt as she turns away from him.

"That was stupid of me."

He walks up behind her, not bothering to cover himself, and places his hands on her hips. "Do you mean it?" he asks softly in her ear and she closes her eyes at his tone.

She gathers up her courage and turns to face him. "Yes." She answers.

He studies her face for a few moments before he nods his head. "Alright." Is all he says as he kisses her again. "How about I make dinner tonight?" he says as he pulls up his pants and heads towards the kitchen. Ginny watches his retreating back with disappointment and relief. What did she expect? At least he didn't reject me she thinks to herself and follows him.

X

"Oh, Draco." She gasps as she opens the tiny black box that holds an amazing diamond necklace. "It's absolutely beautiful!" Ginny says as she jumps onto his lap and kisses him. "My birthday isn't until next week, though."

"I know," he says with a smirk." I just thought this would look wonderful on you." She gives him a charming smile.

"Thank you."

"Don't worry you can make it up to me later." He says with a suggestive wink. His face suddenly becomes serious. "Gin, do you love me still?" he asks looking uncharacteristically uncomfortable.

She gives him a hesitant smile unsure of where he's going with this. "Yes, of course. Why?" she asks him.

"Say it again." He demands softly while kissing her neck.

"I love you, Draco." She says breathlessly as he bites the junction where her neck meets her shoulder.

He pulls back and studies her face. "Will you always love me no matter what?"

"Yes." She says with a smile. "Where are you going with this?"

He looks like he's about to say something but then thinks better of it. "Nowhere." He says and maneuvers her in one swift movement so that she's caged underneath him. She's laughing but stops when she sees his serious face. She brings her hand up and runs her fingers across his cheek. "You'll never forget that will you? You'll never forget that you love me?" he asks.

"No." she says and is about as him why he's acting so strange but his smooth lips cut her off. She sighs and forgets about her worries.

X

Ginny is standing on a chair trying to reach a book that's located on the top shelf in the book store where she works. "You're sure you want this one?" she asks as she reaches a little farther up on her tip toes.

"Oh yes." Says the old woman with white hair. She pushes her spectacles farther up her nose. "I must have that one. If I might suggest something, dear, why don't you just use your wand? You are a witch after all aren't you?"

Ginny gives her a tight smile. "Only cleaning spells work in this store, madam. We don't want people using magic to steal these books." She adds with a humorless laugh.

The old lady just nods her head and Ginny reaches a little higher, stretching her arm to their fullest extent. She catches the corner of the damned book and tugs on it. It comes falling down as she loses her balance on the old rickety chair making her land painfully on the ground. The book lands on her lap with a loud thud.

"Well, here you are." She tells the old woman as she hands her the book.

She stands up and starts brushing off her clothes as the woman eyes the book in her hands. "This isn't the right one." She snaps as she trusts it back in Ginny's arms.

She lifts her head slowly. "What do you mean?" she says trying not to yell.

"I wanted Volume Two. You pulled Volume One."

Ginny opens her mouth to say something back when someone calls her name. "Ginny!" it's Hermione. The brown haired girl comes barreling down the hallway and grabs Ginny's wrist, tugging her away. "I must talk to you." She says seriously.

Ginny looks at the old woman who's glaring at her with a detached fury. "I'm sorry I'll be right back." She says with no conviction what so ever.

Hermione pulls her to the back of the store, ignoring Ginny's protests, and stops by an old book shelf. She looks around her with a frantic look in her eyes to make sure no ones around.

Ginny puts her hand on her shoulder to calm her down. "Are you alright?" she asks, amused at her friends flustered state. "What has Ron done this time?"

Hermione wheels her head back to Ginny's and starts messing with the bottom of her shirt. "Have you read the Daily Prophet today?" she asks nervously.

The redhead raises an eyebrow. "No, I haven't. Why do you ask?"

She reaches into her bag and pulls out the paper. She looks up at Ginny with a sympathetic expression and hands the folded thing over. "Look at page six."

Ginny eyes her questionably before taking the paper out of her hands and turning it to the designated spot. What's written makes her heart stop.

Malfoy heir engaged

Draco Malfoy, son of Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy and heir to the vast Malfoy fortune, is engaged to be wed this coming July to Astoria Greengrass, the pureblooded daughter of prominent politician Lukas Greengrass. The statement issued by the joining families on Monday states that the two young adults are deeply in love and anxious to spend the rest of their lives together.

"It really is a good match." Said Lucius Malfoy as he was exiting his home last week. "We look forward to the new addition to the family."

There has been much speculation as to what lucky young witch would catch the eye of the handsome young billionaire since he came of age two years ago. The news of this engagement is sure to break a few hearts…

The paper falls to the ground. "That's not true.." whispers Ginny as she looks at Hermione pleadingly. "Tell me it's a lie." She says with tears in her eyes.

Hermione grabs her friends hand gives it an affectionate squeeze. "I'm sorry."

"Why didn't he tell me?" she says with a small sob and she falls to the floor unable to support herself.

Hermione kneels beside her and puts her arms around her shoulders. "Shh, It will be ok." She says soothingly.

"It hurts." Sniffles Ginny. "It hurts everywhere."