Show me How to LOve

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CHAPTER 3: THE DEAL

June 23rd

Narcissa descended the stairs and entered their dinning room. She noticed only Draco was there “Have you seen Ginny? It’s already 9 why are you still here?”

“Beats me… so it’s Ginny now huh? I wanted to eat with you…” Draco was reading the newspaper.

MEANWHILE…

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

Ginny groaned from her bed as she reached out for her alarm. “What time is it?” she said aloud. Her vision was still blurry so, she couldn’t see clearly. She reached for her alarm clock and rubbed her eyes. It read 8:50. She groaned again and went back to sleep.

“Oh shit! I’m supposed to meet Alice at 9 and Colin for lunch…” she mumbled angrily as she stumbled down her bed. Yesterday Colin had called her and said something about an important meeting. She stood at the middle of the room looking for the bathroom but couldn’t find it. “C’mon… no bathroom? What kind of room is this anyway?” She went out of her room and glanced from left to right. Luckily Giles was walking towards her.

“Hi, Giles! Where is the bathroom?” she asked as she hung her towel at her shoulders.

“The bathroom is this way Miss….” Giles led the way. As they turned the corner Giles said “This is the Mistress quarters” he pointed to the right “And this is the Master’s quarters” he said as he pointed the door opposite the door he pointed earlier.

“Yeah you told me yesterday…. I’m kinda in a hurry here Giles… could you just please point where the Bathroom is?” Ginny said.

“Very well Miss… first door when you turn right.” Giles instructed.

“Thank you for your help.” She rushed right away towards the bathroom. A few minutes later she emerged from the bathroom and hurriedly went to change. “Colin’s gonna kill me…”

AT THE TABLE

“That’s sweet of you dear anyway she is my mediwitch. I have to call her by her name you know…” she sat at the head table and food began to appear. She got her fork and spoon and began eating. After a few minutes passed, a rumble of footsteps can be heard. Draco smiled mysteriously and placed the newspaper down.

Ginny appeared at the doorway and felt 2 pairs of eyes stare at her. She entered the room dressed in a black V-neck shirt that hugged her body and showed a part of her cleavage, hipster denim and 3-inch shoes. Her long hair was still damped. “Uh hi… I gotta go Cissa. I’m late. I’ll be back”. She turned around never even looking where Draco had been sitting.

“Wait! Where are you going?” Narcissa asked as she resumed her ea. Dr. Draco on the other hand, stared at her continuously.

“St. Mungo’s… I have a meeting now.” Ginny said as she again turned around.

“Oh… maybe you and Draco could go together.” Narcissa suggested making Draco look at her mother.

“Nah but thanks for the offer… Colin’s waiting for me.” She smiled sweetly as she disappeared from view.

“What was that?” Draco asked his mother.

“What? I simply suggested it… why couldn’t you two just get along Draco? She is a nice woman” Narcissa asked. Placing her table napkin aside.

“Mother, you know the Weasley’s and the Malfoy’s don’t get along.” Draco didn’t like talking about it. It irks him just hearing the word.

Narcissa laughed “Excuse me, not me. I have no problems with the Weasley’s. It was your know-it-all father and you who didn’t get along with them.”

“Well, it’s not my fault I grew up this way.” Draco defensively said.

“Just give her a chance Draco… she’s a very talented witch. You should see that since you have the “eye” for women. She’s a pureblood although not that rich.”

“Mom, I don’t care if she has THE talent. And my “eye” is working perfectly well. There’s no way you’ll change my mind about her mother.”

“I just have to make you agree with me then…” Narcissa said sweetly.

“How exactly will you do that, Mother? Please do tell.” He cocked his left brow and smiled at his mother.

“Oh nothing much… I’ll just cancel all the paper work that allows me to give you the vaults I own at Gringgots. Change my beneficiary in my will… hmm what else? Oh and donate our property to charity.” She smiled as Draco’s smile disappeared. “Wouldn’t that be lovely? I’m sure we will be of good help. We’ll also be abl-”

Draco rudely interrupted his mother “You can’t do that Mother….”

“Watch me, Draco. You wait and see. Malfoy’s always get what they want” She calmly said upon seeing her son’s expression

“Alright, alright you win… she stays.” Draco stood up to leave for work. “And you call yourself not a Malfoy, humph!”

“I knew you would see it from my view. Thank you dear. Off you go!” she innocently smiled, patting his back.

“Yeah, yeah…” Giles handed Draco his cloak and bag and left for work.

“Have a nice day!” Narcissa cried out.

“Too late for that…” Draco murmured.

AT WORK

BANG!

Blaise Zabini ed ued up from his work. “Easy there Draco” he watched Draco murmur under his breath and placed his things on his desk. “You don’t have to bang the door…”

Draco heavily sighed “She is evil you know that?”

“Who? The Weasley girl you mentioned yesterday? She’s out of the house now, isn’t she?” Blaise asked.

“No, not weasel but she is too… it’s my Mother and NO…she’s still at the manor.” Draco sat down and closed his eyes.

“You mean to tell me you’re plan didn’t work? Tsk tsk” he found Blaise sitting in front of his desk. “And you call yourself the LADY’S man. Yeah right!”

“Give me a break, Blaise. Mum wouldn’t let Weasley go and I wouldn’t agree with her… she bribed me into agreeing with her.” Draco angrily said.

“Bribe? Your mother? Ohhhh this is juicy, talk Draco” Blaise suddenly became interested.

“She said IF I wouldn’t allow her to stay she would……… cancel the transfer of vaults to my name, change her beneficiary of the will and donate our property to charity.”

“So basically you’re poor…?” Blaise analysed what Draco said. Draco nodded and run his fingers through his hair. “Wow! She really got you there… what did you do?”

“I had no other option but to agree!” Draco was really pissed. “I’m sure she has something to do with this. She must’ve persuaded my mother to do it.”

“Calm down bro… didn’t your ‘If you can’t beat them join them?’ theory work?”

“No, it didn’t. Although I can tell you that she’s a good kisser…” Draco smirked. “But back to the topic, she’s really, really bugging me.”

“Hmmm…… look at it this way; after your mother is cured she’ll be out of your lforeforever.” Blaise said. “I on the other hand would like to meet her!”

Draco looked at Blaise “You serious man? Nah, you dowantwant to do that… let’s get to work.”

“I’ve done a little research on her. It’s interesting, her life I mean.” Blaise poured himself a drink. “You want one?” when Draco nodded he poured another glass and handed it to him.

“What did you find out?”

“Someone told me that she hasn’t had any decent relationships lately. Quite many o’ them” Blaise sat.

Draco laughed “Probably dumped her…”

“Actually it’s the other way around. She dumped them.” Blaise corrected Draco. Draco crocked his brow. “Yeah, no one lasted 6 months with her. And get this; one o’ them was the famous Harry Potter.”

“Potter? Got dumped by a Weasley?” Draco a in in disbelief.

“I know…”

“Who else?” Draco curiously asked.

“I thought you weren’t interested?” Blaise managed to trigger his curiosity

“You started it…”

“Okay… lemme see. There was Finnigan, Thomas, Potter… mentioned that already, Boot, Corner and some other guy in Hufflepuff.”

“You’re right they are quite many… all are a bunch of losers. How come a girl like her can manage to survive after many break ups?” Draco snorted.

“Yeah… I bet you can’t make her fall in love with you.” Blaise said.

“Can too…” Draco challenged Blaise.

“Oh really? Well… let’s do this. Whoever wins will have an all expense pay trip to Hawaii and 5,000 galleons” Blaise smiled at Draco.

“We have a deal.” Draco smiled as he started thinking of plans to make the little weasel fall in love with him.

Blaise stood from the table and walked over to his but remembered something “You know the rules, don’t you? …. never fall in love with her. Juste ole old times huh?”

“ME?! Fall in love with her? I’m gonna win this bet…you’ll see and yeah just like old times…”

“We’ll see…”


LUNCH

“We’ll this is really not important… we, the WIZARDZ, would like you to be one of the models for our issue next month…”

“Colin, all you had to do was ask me or call me. Why does this have to be formal?” Ginny looked up from her book she had been reading when she entered the Three Broomsticks: “Book of Potions: Mix and Match by Junalyn Magdaluyo” and placed it in her bag.

“Really? I thought it would disrupt your work…” Colin happily said

“Don’t be silly… he doesn’t even care what I do.” Ginny rolled her eyes. “You called me up just for this? I was having a nice dream you know. So far you’re he only person who knows I work for the Malfoy’s.”

“Sorry… anyway will you do it? We’re featuring the famous and successful people in the wizarding world.” Colin smiled

Ginny chocked from her drink “Wha- what? I won’t do it…… I’m not famous and definitely not successful. I’m pretty sure Harry would be there but me? I don’t think so Colin”

“You don’t think you’re famous? Hahahaha that’s really funny you know. You have been featured many times by magazines, haven’t you even read one?” Ginny shook her head. “That’s why… you’re too damn proud to admit it. Please do this, my job depends on it”

Ginny looked at the begging Colin “I dunno. Lately I can’t say no to people who ask my help especially when they beg.”

“Harry, Hermione and some other people would be there… c’mon please?” Colin gave Ginny the puppy-eye look.

“How could I refuse that face?” She cupped Colin’s chin and smiled.

“Thank you! You don’t know how you made me SO happy… anyway, tell me more about Mr. Smarty pants”

She looked out the window “He’s one son of a bitch Colin… I don’t know what he’s playing at but two can play that game.” Ginny said hoping to have a reaction from Colin but didn’t. She looked at Colin whose eyes were fixed elsewhere. “Colin?”

“UH-OH!” was the only words that came out from Colin’s lips.

“Uh-Oh isn’t good. What’s wrong? Seen a witch or something?” Ginny joked but seeing Colin’s reaction she turned around and saw Draco Malfoy enter the Three Broomsticks with a good looking guy following behind. “Great!”

“They’re coming this way Gin...” Colin looked at Ginny whose expression is the same as his. Colin reached out for Ginny’s hand on the table. “Work with me okay?”

“What do you mean?”

“Don’t ask… here they come!” Colin waited for the right moment. Draco and his friend passed by. “Honey, when are you gonna marry me?” he said loud enough to get their attention.

Ginny’s eyes widen in shock at what Colin said. She blushed a little and just laughed softly. Draco overheard this and stopped right beside their table. “Well, well, well… if it isn’t the weasel. I thought you had a meeting? Looks like a date to me…” Draco suddenly said.

“Sod off Malfoy. It isn’t your business to know where I am and what I am doing…” Ginny hissed.

“Sir, here’s your table.” The waitress gestured the table where Ginny and Colin were sitting.

“You must make a mistake Miss. This is our table.” Ginny looked at her with a confused look.

Colin brought his hand to his forehead as he bounced it back and again. “Double UH-OH!”

“Colin? What the bloody hell is going on?” Ginny asked.

“My superior told me that she reserved a table here for me to meet few of the people whom will be featured for our issue. She didn’t exactly tell me who those people were.” Colin sighed. “Why don’t you take a seat?”

“She WHAT?”

“Don’t shout weasel… you are an embarrassment to the wizarding world.” Draco smirked at Blaise.

Ginny sent him a glare and looked away. “I’m sorry but my friend here didn’t introduce us, I’m Zabini… Blaise Zabini.” He offered hisd tod to Ginny.

She took it and they shook hands. “Nice to meet you again Blaise. Long time no see but now see now…” she laughed at her statement and he did too.

“You’re a funny woman you know that? I heard you were working for Draco.”

“Yeah, too bad for him because I’m about to make his life a living hell. The hell I’ve experienced at Hogwarts for six fucking years.” she clearly said every word of it. “Honey, is there something you miss to tell me again?” she turned to face Colin who smiled at her address.

He took her hand and kissed her knuckles “I’m so sorry dear… I was caught up with work that I didn’t ask. Anyway there should be one more.” He glanced at the entrance door. A woman around the same age as Ginny entered. Her hair was light brown in color and her figure was small. She asked the host about something and looked at Colin’s table. She hurriedly paced towards them.

“Ginny? Ginny Weasley?” the woman cried out.

Ginny looked at her as if she’s crazy but as soon as she recognized her face a gasp escaped from her lips “OH MY GOD!!!! Is that really you? It’s been so long, why haven’t you called me? I’ve missed you so much!!!” Ginny said as she stood up to get a better view of her.

“Yeah it’s me… just came back from Paris. Taking over Dad is not that easy… WOW! You look great yourself, amazing!” The woman said as she hugged Ginny.

“I can’t believe it… you really came back Luna…” Colin said while standing up and giving her a hug while the two men where left to wonder who this woman is. “Please sit down…”

“Am I late? I totally forgot until my secretary reminded me.” Luna Lovegood was overjoyed at seeing his friends.

“I’m sure you know Blaise and Malfoy.” Colin looked at the two men as Luna nodded in agreement. “We’ll let’s get down to business shall we? We want you, all of you, to be our models for our issue next month. The Wizards are featuring the most famous and successful in the wizarding world. I’ve come here as a representative of our magazine to have your answers.” He explained clearly.

“Uh… Famous? You got the wrong girl Colin… I’m not successful either.” Luna chuckled

“I told him so but he wouldn’t listen…” Ginny added as she looked at Luna.

“Still… we chose you to be one of them. It’s either yes or no.” Colin folded his arms on his chest.

“Always the humble type, eh weasel? If I know you wanted to join even when they didn’t invite you….” Draco said.

“Oh yeah? Well… at least I’m humble unlike you…. Arrogant and conceited git who has nothing to do but tease Weasley for being poor. Get a life Malfoy” Ginny retorted back. “I don’t have time for such childish games. Luna, you want to go to the bathroom?”

“Sure, excuse us…” Luna and Ginny stood up to go to the bathroom. When they arrived inside Ginny kicked the door angrily. “Gin, don’t let him get to you. You are much better than that.”

“I know… I just hate him Luna. As long as that git is alive, I’m not expecting my life to be as wonderful as I have planned.” She pointed outside.

“Then let’s show them what we’ve got…” Luna got a small bag from her bag full of make-up and flashed Ginny a smile.

MEANWHILE

“What are you planning Creevey?” Draco asked in a bored tone.

“I’m just doing my job after all I’ll be the one taking your picture.” Colin was relaxed talking to Draco. When he was still at Hogwarts he’d usually stutter in front of him.

“I thought you hated us but why?” Blaise asked as he leaned on the table.

“Look that was like 4 or 5 years ago. I am not capable of holding a grudge against a person. But you and Ginny will never get along.” He directed his last sentence to Draco who just rolled his eyes.

“Good you noticed Creevey… I’m not gonna do it” Draco said.

“But…” Colin protested.

“We’ll do it. We would be glad to…” Blaise suddenly said.

“No we aren’t” Draco argued with Blaise.

“YES, we will.” Blaise looked at Draco menacingly.

After a few minutes they returned to their table looking radiant. Ginny had her hair pony tailed and had a little make-up on while Luna clipped her hair at the side and had make-up too.

“Sorry we took so long…” Luna said as she took her seat opposite Blaise and Ginny beside Colin.

The three men were looking totally awestruck by the two ladies. If Draco hasn’t used his hand as support for his face he was sure he would have his jaw at the floor.

Ginny glanced at her watch. “Is this gonna take a minute more because I’m quite busy today.”

“They have agreed.” Colin smiled at his success.

“Then I’m not joining…” she stood up. “Wait Gin!” she heard Colin say as she exited The Three Broomsticks. Colin tugged her arm as she was about to make a run for it.

“What? Let me go now Colin.” she yanked her arm back.

“You said you would do it and now you’re taking it back?”

“If Malfoy is doing it then I wouldn’t. I don’t want to make my life a living hell.”

“I’m not liking this either…” a voice said behind Colin.

Ginny turned around to see Draco. “What do you want now?” she placed her hands on her hips.

“Gin, I think it’s best if you didn’t fight with Malfoy now.” Colin was about to drag her back inside but Ginny held up her hand.

“You stay out of this Colin… I don’t want to end up fighting with you.” Ginny kept her eyes on Draco.

“Lovers Quarrel huh? How sweet! Please don’t let me disturb.” He turns back around.

Ginny’s anger was about to reach its peak. “Don’t tell me you’re afraid of me?”

He smirked and turned to face her “You wish Weaslette…… I wouldn’t touch you even if we are the last person here in the world.”

“Poor you! You know I pity you… you don’t know how to live.”

“I perfectly know how to live… don’t tell me that as if you know me because you don’t.” Draco furiously said while continuously taking steps towards Ginny and stopped leaving only 6 inches between them.

“Prove it to me… You don’t even know how to love how much more living your life. The cold-hearted Draco Malfoy.”

“You talk some kinda expert in love. Why, you don’t even last 6 months in your relationships. I’m sorry Dr. “Love” but I don’t believe in relationships and most definitely I don’t believe in love. So keep your free lecture to yourself and stop bugging other people’s lives!”

Ginny was speechless. ‘How did he know about my love life?’ she thought as tears were gathering in her eyes. ‘Maybe he’s right… I should keep my business to myself.’

“What don’t have any smart comments? Just as I thought. Typical Weasley.” Draco wore his famous smirked.

“You know” she said almost in a whisper “you’re pretty good at making my life miserable but you’re right.” She felt a single tear slide in her cheek and ran. She didn’t care which direction she took as long as she’s far away from Malfoy as possible.

Ginny left leaving a slightly guilty Draco. He watched Ginny and shouted “Wait! Ginny!” But he was too late, Ginny disappeared.

“Thanks a lot, Malfoy!” Colin shook his head and made his way back inside the Three Broomsticks.