Chapter Four: Plans
Chapter 4 of 17
MMADfanDraco and Ginny plan their date and talk more about the future.
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Chapter Four: Plans
"Niamh is going with Chip," Ginny said, sitting cross-legged on her scarlet cushion, "and Luna's going along with them. You and Chip get along all right, don't you?" Ginny was never clear on how Slytherin House politics worked.
"Yeah, I guess," Draco replied. Chip Thackery had been annoyed that Draco had been reinstated as a prefect, since he was already the male seventh-year prefect in Slytherin, but when Draco hadn't attempted to supplant him in his leadership within the House, Chip got over it quickly.
"So we can all go together? Unless there's another group you'd rather join."
"As long as we aren't all glued together, it's fine with me. I'd like us to have some time on our own," Draco said.
Ginny smiled brightly. "Yeah, I think we can do that."
"Of course, the village will be crawling with teachers and completely infested by Aurors," Draco said. "I don't know how alone we'll be able to be."
"We'll figure something out. I think we'll be able to find somewhere that's not 'infested,'" Ginny said.
Draco twitched a smile. "As long as we don't get caught."
"Yeah, I know...you're a prefect and everything."
"So . . . what did Niamh and Luna think when you told them I was coming along? That we're going together?"
Ginny shrugged. "Luna just looked dreamy, like usual, and Niamh mentioned that she was bringing Thackery. That was about it. I thought Luna was going with someone, too, but it must have been a mistaken impression, 'cause she didn't mention anything about it."
"I haven't seen her with anyone in particular. She mostly hangs out with other girls, and she's pretty strange...d'you think she's, you know, gay?" Draco asked, lowering his voice.
Ginny broke into giggles and shook her head. She opened her mouth to reply, and she just laughed more. "If she is, she doesn't only swing one way," Ginny finally said. "She and my brother...Ron...had a thing for a while. It didn't last, but over Easter, he said something about getting back together with her again." Ginny giggled again. "He probably would have been fascinated with that possibility, though. You should see the magazines I found when I did his laundry last summer. I left them all laying out on his bed, open to different pictures. Some of it was a little nasty, I thought. Anyway, he either got rid of them or he hid them somewhere other than in his dirty laundry. He was really embarrassed." She flopped back, laughing.
Draco smirked. He wished he'd had some of that reading material during that long year that he was living with his mother in Sweden.
"How was Divination today?" Draco asked, changing the subject from Luna and turning his mind away from wank materials.
"It was okay, but Duffy was in a snit. Only about half of us had done the assigned essay, and there were three guys missing. She didn't take it out on us, exactly, but she was in a bad mood."
"I didn't think that Duffy could do anything but giggle and simper," Draco said.
"She's usually in a really good mood, but she wasn't today. Actually, I think that she's trying to make it a real course, you know...more than Trelawney did...and give real assignments and stuff, but people took it thinking it'd be the same old tripe and they could get away with not doing anything, just coast through making stuff up till the exam, then do a little cramming and cross their fingers for the practical portion."
"Yeah, I know that Pat didn't go. He came down and sat with me after you left for class. He said he didn't go because he hadn't finished the essay."
"You know, Duffy's really pretty nice. I think that if people asked for an extension of a deadline, she'd give it to them."
"She's just so . . . Hufflepuff," Draco said. "Sorry, don't mean to sound like that, but really. She is such a cheery little lightweight."
"You just don't like Divination."
"I don't. It should be outlawed," Draco grumped. "When it's inaccurate, it's stupid, or even exploitive, and when it's accurate, it just causes problems. It's a disaster any way it goes."
Ginny laughed. "Then let's start our Charms assignment."
After Charms, they moved on to Transfiguration. As the room grew darker, Draco closed his book and reached over to close Ginny's.
"I think it's time we pack up for the day," he said.
Ginny nodded. "Herbology was kind of fun this afternoon," she said as she opened her book bag.
"Yeah, especially since she let us leave so early," Draco said. "I'm getting tired of going to classes. I'll be glad when NEWTs are over."
"Me, too . . . but I still don't know what I'm going to do. I haven't any idea at all, and that makes me nervous."
"I wrote back to Mr MacAirt. When I meet with him, would you like me to mention you? Would you like to see if there's something in one of his businesses that you might like to do?"
"He's a very important man, Draco. I can't waste his time when I don't have any idea of what I might do. I don't know a thing about business."
"He seems pretty intuitive. He might talk with you and come up with an idea for you."
Ginny shook her head. "I don't think so."
"I do," Draco said. "In fact, since he's meeting me here, why don't you come along just so that I can introduce you? Then it would be easier to ask about talking to him yourself."
"Just the idea of talking to him when I haven't a clue makes me nervous. I don't know . . ."
Draco grinned. "He's even better looking than his son!" he teased in a sing-song voice.
Ginny laughed. "That would be even scarier! But okay, I'll let you introduce us." She leaned over, placing her hand on his cushion next to his leg, and kissed him. "Thanks, Draco."
Draco put his hand behind her head and drew her closer. By mutual unspoken agreement, they had been avoiding any kissing or touching until they were finished with their revision, that way it would be easier to keep from doing anything that they shouldn't be caught doing. Right now, as Draco's tongue explored Ginny's mouth and one of his hands drifted to her breast, it was very difficult for him to restrain himself from pushing Ginny back onto her cushion and going further. He reminded himself of Headmistress McGonagall's warning, though, and gently pulled away.
"That's one reason I can't wait for NEWTs to be over," Ginny said with a sigh. "I want us to spend real time alone together, not just like this."
"Mm, me, too," Draco said, leaning forward and kissing her softly once more. "I have a flat, you know. It's at my parents' place in Leeds...they're not there, of course, after the firebomb attack by that loony, but the house has been repaired, and my flat wasn't damaged at all . . . well, it did smell a bit funny from the smoke and the potion, but that's probably gone by now. It's just a small flat, the ground floor...the basement, really...only four rooms, but it's quite well equipped . . ."
"It sounds wonderful," Ginny said. "I don't know where I'll live after school. I'll probably go back to the Burrow for a while . . . Ron has a flat in Diagon Alley near the twins' shop, but he doesn't like it. He thought it was great at first, right in the centre of everything, but it's too noisy, too small, and the Charmed plumbing is really bad, so the drains always smell nasty. Over Easter, he was talking about getting a different place this summer, maybe something we could share. I don't know, though. I'd have to see the place, and I'm not sure whether I could live with him or not. He's kind of a slob, and I think he might expect me to pick up after him all the time."
"Maybe if you work for Mr MacAirt, you could get your own flat . . . or maybe we could get one together. Eventually. If you wanted. We could talk about it."
"I think that might be a good idea," Ginny said, smiling. "We'll need to think about it . . . see how things go."
Draco nodded. He hoped that they could be really alone before NEWTs, but he would have to think about how to manage that. Being caught not only meant losing his prefect's badge and some privileges, it meant exposing Ginny to embarrassment. Himself, too, though that was not his paramount concern. In addition, he really wanted to have their first time together be in some more romantic...or at least more comfortable...place than some abandoned classroom or damp, secluded nook in the dungeons. That might be fine for some couples, but not for him and Ginny, not for their first real sex and not just snogging. Making love. Draco smiled.
"Yeah, we'll have to see how things go," he said.
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love he scenes between severus, draco & former headmaster, in last couple of chapies!!! wish there more story on draco & how he returned to hogwart to finisheing his school.. love the relationship develop between draco & ginny! update real soon..
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Thanks! I'm very glad you are enjoying it! I have a few more chapters up my sleeves, so to speak, and although the last couple will have to wait until A Long Vernal Season catches up to the point (to avoid spoilers for LVS for those reading both fics), I hope to post the next chapter within the week.I'm glad you enjoyed seeing Draco's interactions with Snape & with Dumbledore, as well as the relationship with Ginny. :-)Thanks very much!
Oh, you! You made me cry! 
Your talent for description is seen here, dear. And I loved that Draco lost his composure a bit when he was trying to ask Madam Pomfrey for the potion. lol! It did look like Poppy expected a totally different conversation with our young wizard here. Also, the fact that Draco said he loved Ginny was a surprise, even to him. I mean, we know and he knows, but I also didn't think he would say it. I suppose it was the moment as he thought.Lovely chapter. Thank you!Stef 
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Aw, thanks! (Not that I wanted to make you cry, but . . .)Yes, he wasn't the cool guy when he had to ask Poppy for that sort of potion, was he? ;-)Thanks very much for the review! Glad you enjoyed the chapter!
Okay, so I couldn't find Chapter 14 in my reserves so I came here to find it. And I must say, I quite enjoyed it.Ginny's response to Draco's story was very funny. I sort of felt bad for him. I do like how his character is evolving though.I apologize for being a very bad friend lately.
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Oh, you haven't been a bad friend! Just a busy one! Life gets that way sometimes! (I didn't want to overload you!)I'm glad that you enjoyed the chapter! Yeah, Ginny's response was embarrassing for Draco!Thanks muchly! 
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My lucky day for updates! lolI have to say that I'm surprised Harry didn't destroy the letter but I'm glad he didn't. I think it's important for him to read what Draco had to say and to maybe come to understand what Ginny sees in him.I hope, in time, Draco will come to open up to Ginny about what happened but at least he was open and honest with her about his reluctance. I'm so glad to see that your Muse is happier and being cooperative again. I'll look forward to more updates!!
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. As you say, it is significant that at least Draco indicated to Ginny that there was more to discuss than NEWTs, and that there's something that he finds too difficult to talk about, at least at that point.We can keep our fingers crossed for my Muse! I hope she'll stick around! LOL!Thanks for the review!
yay! an update!! I think it was very good of Draco to write to Harry, I hope Harry will understand that Ginny wasn't meant for him and be able to move on. Draco needs more time to cope with his choices before he can talk to Ginny I believe, but it's very nice that she's willing to wait and that he knows that. I can't wait to read more!!Will you update LVS and CSG soon? yes? pleeeaaaseeeeeSam
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
I wish I could say I am updating LVS and CSG, but unfortunately, I can't. I am, however, making some headway on the short fic I've been working on, so that will be here soon -- I hope!I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter -- thanks for the review!
Man, haven't we all had days like Ginny's? I can totally relate to her view on the world some days. But, I'm glad Draco was there to take care of her. That's truly a new side of him and one that is a definite improvement over the ones from JKR's books.I love that he had to go to Poppy and she was super concerned, too. I wonder if she and Severus had a little chat about the Ginny/Draco situation? tee hee.Thanks for the update and I'm still eagerly awaiting an update on the Poppy/Severus story as well as the Johannes/Siofre one!!!
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Oh, yeah, Ginny's day was familiar to many, I assume! LOL!I figured that if Draco had a way out, plus the time and space -- and distance from his peers & pureblood society -- he might grow up to be a bit different than he was able to be. Being whisked away in March of his sixth year did him a world of good.I know that Poppy & Severus had had a couple chats about the two -- don't ask me how I know! It's just one of those mysterious things! LOL! (Yeah, I'm a nut! haha!)I'd love to write more of the Johannes/Siofre chappie that I started way back in October. I'm beginning to go into withdrawal, myself! So maybe we'll both be lucky, and I'll have the time & energy to do some writing this week.Thanks much for the review! Glad you enjoyed it!
yay!!! an update!!! I was so worried you had given up on this!! I hope this means that updates for LVS and CSG are coming soon, yes? lol. I loved, loved, loved this chapter! Draco was just wonderful!! it's funny because always run for the hills when that time comes! LOL, I loved it that he was ready and willing to help, it was just so cute! I can't wait for the next chapter! Sam
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
I've been really busy lately, so I haven't written anything in weeks, but I had this chapter sitting in reserve, and I decided there was no point leaving it there!If things settle down some in the next week or so, I might be able to get a little writing done. We'll see! I have more of LVS written, but I've decided to wait to post until I have most or all of the story written. If I can get the next chapter of CSG written & polished, though, I'll post that as soon as I can. :-)I'm glad you enjoyed that chapter -- I think Draco was glad that the potion worked, that's for sure! lol!Thanks very much for your review!
Sorry it took me so long to review. Real life happened and it detained me! I can't decide if it's funnier when Snape was actually having the conversation with Draco or if it's funnier when he retells the story for Ginny. Either way, I had a huge grin on my face. tee hee.I think it's really sweet how Draco's feelings for Ginny are developing and he's slowing starting to see his future with her by his side. awww.
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Ah, yes, RL! that thing that's always interfering with fanfic! LOL!I'm glad you enjoyed the chappie and found it amusing. :-) Yep, Draco's really gotten serious about her!Thanks for the review!
aaawwwww, this chapter was soo sweet! I'm liking Draco more and more, he's great! I love it that he likes thinking of marriage now that he's with Ginny, I hope they do get married sometime in the future! I can't wait for that dinner with Arthur, that's going to be fun! thanks for the updateSam
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed this little chapter. Draco's definitely serious about her.Thank you for your review!
oh this was so sweet
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Thank you,
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :-)
Great chapter title!!!I could love to have been a fly on the wall when Severus had that chat with Draco. I bet that was one for the books! tee hee. And I bet Snape had to have a little chat with Poppy about how to proceed with that conversation, or at least to obtain the little blue book. Draco calling Snape "Dad" was priceless!!!!Loved this chapter!!!
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Yeah, I have a feeling that Poppy had a little input there, too! haha! We'll have to see if they have that conversation in LVS. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter! Thanks!
yay! thank you for updating! this chapter was great and a bit funny, I never imagined Severus having this chat with anyone! though I do think he'd make a wonderful father, he has the drive to be better than his dad ever was at least. I love Draco in this chapter, he's really uncomfortable! lol poor thing! I can't wait to read more.
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Thanks, I'm glad it was amusing. I think neither of them was particularly comfortable. haha! But Severus also had a bit of a behind-the-scenes nudge, as you might imagine. Thank you for reviewing!
a good chapter as allways. I loved the scene with Draco and Severus, it was very sweet and funny
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Thank you! I'm glad you found it funny -- I hoped it might be! :-)
And I guess this is where the spoilers start. I'm only about three quarters of the way through Resolving a Misunderstanding, so I have a ways to go. *pout* And with my nephew in the hospital with pneumonia, I won't be able to read much of the older stories for a while. *darn* At least Arthur's taking the news better than Ron did. ^_^
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
You can always skip over the rest of Resolving a Misunderstanding for the time being and read A Long Vernal Season -- you did say you'd read DD, right? -- then you might have some hope of catching up with the spoilerish stuff in this fic. Actually, there's still not been the BIG spoiler, which if you want to enjoy it in LVS, you might wish to wait for. (It hasn't come up yet in LVS.)I do hope that your nephew gets well soon! Pneumonia can be quite nasty. I hope you're enjoying RaM. :-) And that you enjoy the other fics, however you choose to read them! Yep, Arthur is definitely taking the news better than Ron -- he has a few more years of maturity on him, so that helped!Thanks for the review!
I hope I'm wrong but it looks like Arthur has a bit of crush on Hermione! lol, that could be interesting. I'm so happy it was Hermione giving him the news and not someone else, she was great at making him see that Ginny is happy and can decide for herself. I can't wait to see what's next and I'm curious about all that blushing! lolThanks for updating!Sam
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Hermione's good at sweeping in and taking care of things, isn't she? I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. The next one is "Letter from Home," and you'll see Ginny again! :-)Thanks for the review!
It's a good thing Hermione went to see Arthur, not only for his stomach's sake but for his daughter's as well. lolI can easily see Arthur reacting just as you have him reacting to the news that Ginny is dating Draco. Given the history between those two families, it's sort of like an odd Romeo and Juliet version. I'm glad Hermione was there to talk to Arthur before he went charging up to the castle. eeep. I bet that would make Ginny an unhappy camper! I think it's great that they're going to work in the shop together, haha.Looking forward to another update!
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.It is probably for the best that Arthur found out from Hermione and not in some other way -- he probably would have done something a bit rashl And ya know that Ginny & Draco are trying to avoid big drama! lol!Thanks for the review!
Gareth and Snape were really kind to go check on Draco and I agree: sometimes it's not your actions that cause problems but those of others that draw you into their path. Hopefully, when he thinks back on it, Draco will realize it was a nice gesture on both their parts.Loved the conversation about Albus and Minerva. You know they're my favorites so it's always nice to see or hear about them in a chappie. I think the kids are right in their estimation of Minerva. I think she would be approachable to them simply because they knew here in a different role. Still, I think she and Albus are both wonderful leaders!!
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Thanks! Gareth felt it important as Snape's friend to let him know that there might be an impending problem, and he also felt a bit of sympathy for Draco, who has, in Gareth's view, quite a few roadblocks in his path as it is without having him get in an altercation in the middle of the Three Broomsticks after being provoked by Ron. Fortunately, Ron's better nature came forward, and no intervention was necessary. Glad you enjoyed the conversation about the two. I thought it was a natural topic to come up among them.Thank you for the review!
Would not have wanted to be Ron in this situation. Either way ya go, it was going to be awkward and explosive. I think Harry handled it in the manner I would have expected of him. Can't say I blame him for his reaction. Draco was a nasty git during their time at school together. However, if he's truly a "Newman," then he deserves a chance. Besides, Harry shouldn't shoot the messenger!!!Looking forward to more.
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Yeah, Harry didn't take the news well at all, but as you say, the Draco he knew was pretty awful. He's already still stinging from Ginny breaking up with him, while trying to hold out hope it's just temporary, then this happens. He's also just not doing well with no structure after the war -- if he didn't have Kreacher coming in to clean the house regularly, it'd be a pigsty. Don't worry tooooo much about Harry. (Some of the Harry backstory will be mentioned in a coming chapter of LVS, so keep your eyes open for that -- blink, and you'll miss it, as they say! haha!)thanks much for the review!
I really don't like Harry here! he's being an idiot, he should understand better than anyone that war changes you. He's a pain! lol, I hope Arthur's reaction will be better, I can't wait to read more. Thanks for updating so soon.Sam
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
He is a pain, but he's also in pain, himself, and this news hurt him even more, so he got angry. He's also been avoiding things and just hanging out with other stockroom guys -- fine for a bit, maybe, but for Harry, it's escapist. Ron escaped by dropping Luna and "boinking blondes," as Hermione put it in LVS, Ginny did her thing, Arthur his, and Harry something else. Doesn't mean he's being particularly kind or mature about it. But he never had a normal family life, either. Yup, Arthur's up next! :-)Thanks for reviewing!
Ya know, I have got to stop reading this before I finish the other fics. *grin* Yeah, right. Like I'm going to do that. ^_^
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
LOL! There haven't been too many really spoilerish spoilers yet. Those don't come until the later chapters, and I'll be posting them after I've caught up to this point in LVS. We're getting close, though!Glad you're enjoying it!
Oh what a nice surprise- some bonus Gareth! I can sort of understand Rons views on Draco but hope he takes the good advice he's been given.
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
It's in giving that we receive, they say, and I love giving a little bonus Gareth, 'cause I receive a lot of enjoyment from having him in a chapter, myself! LOL!Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the review!
great chapter! I love Gareth, he's so sweet! well he is Gertrude's son so it's hard not to love him, it's too bad his mother doesn't go out with him more often *hint hint* lol. I miss Gertrude!!!!! lol. Anyway, wonderful chapter, it was very nice of Severus to check up on Draco, I loved loved that they shared the cake that's sooooo sweet and I really doubt that Ginny coos like her parents, she seems a bit more reserved. I can't wait to see Harry's reaction to the news!. Thanks for updating. Sam
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
I'm glad you liked Gareth's appearance here! And the rest -- yep, Severus was concerned. Harry's reaction will be in the next chapter, then we'll get Arthur's in the one after that. Good times! LOL!Thanks for the review! (Oh, and there will be some Gertrude coming up in LVS, so be on the lookout for that! )
Well, that was a fun chapter in an odd sort of way. haha.I think it was wise of Draco to not make waves with Ron and for Ron to try to be an adult about the whole situation. If he pushes Ginny, she may do something drastic and turn away from the family. However, I really don't think that's going to happen. Telling Harry should be another matter entirely. I can't wait for that chapter. haha
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
Yeah, telling Harry -- Ron's a hero to do that! LOL!Ginny doesn't want to turn from her family, and family is really important to her. I think, too, that the Weasleys all felt a greater loss when Percy died since they had had such a rift between them for so long. I don't think any of them would want anything similar to happen. That doesn't mean it'll be easy. But maybe they'll all work on at least tolerating Ginny's choice.Glad you enjoyed the chapter! Thanks for reviewing!
you are no fun, giving all those details at the end, I was just going to say that that was the broom Severus and Helena tested, but it makes no sense now! lol. I really liked this chapter, I'm glad Ron is willing to give Draco a chance and it was very smart of Draco to keep a low profile during lunch, I really think Mr. Weasley won't make a fuss about Draco and Ginny, in LVS he seemed ready to do anything to help her; I'm more worried about Draco's parents to be honest, lol. Thanks for the update!Sam
Response from MMADfan (Author of Draco's Heart)
LOL! I'll try to moderate the number of tie-in details I give in the future! (It's mainly for people who haven't read LVS or aren't that far in the fic yet, etc. -- and to refresh memories!)Yeah, Draco did keep his head down, speaking up only once to make a joke everyone could appreciate. He has some sense of discretion being the better part of valor on occasion! Thanks for the review!