Show me How to LOve

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CHAPTER 8: RAJYA SABHA FUIL

August 2nd

Ginny stayed as far as possible from Draco. She didn’t want to answer any of his questions and end up in a snogging session. Giles still hasn’t some back from his ‘vacation’ and she have to cook at the Manor. It didn’t really bother her to cook… she even enjoyed it.

Ginny was so busy that week that she forgot one problem…. Colin. She still hasn’t talked to him. She was wondering if they had the photo shoot without her… Luna was too busy on her magazine that they don’t talk anymore, even the Golden Trio. There were only two persons left: Blaise and Draco. If she asked Blaise wouldn’t he think that I’m using him to get to Colin? If she asks Draco… well, she just doesn’t want to be near him at all. She had to go with Blaise… ‘Better him than Draco’ she thought.

She knocked at Draco’s office. She was gonna ask him for Blaise address. She waited for him to open her but just heard a small ‘yes’ coming from the room. She went in and found Draco behind the desk with so many papers.

‘Must be lonely being you... Malfoy.’ She watched him work. No wonder he was always tired. He was always working. Work. Work. Work.

Draco continued working. “What do you want?” he said without looking up.

“Uhm… can I ask for Blaise’s address? I want to ask him something that’s all…” she was hoping Draco wouldn’t ask her anymore questions.

Draco’s brows met at the centre. He looked at Ginny. ‘Blaise? What would she want with Blaise?’ he thought. “Is that question applicable to me?”

“What?” Ginny got confused at his question.

“I mean… can I answer your questions? Or is it really necessary that you contact Blaise? Unfortunately he’s a busy man….” Actually he lied about Blaise being busy and all. He just wanted to be the one who would answer her. After all he did make the bet.

“Well…. It’s kinda personal… and uhm...” she stammered.

“Weasel, you have been working here for 1 month or so and you only knew Blaise like weeks… How can you trust that guy?” Draco said.

“And I suppose I could trust you?” Ginny laughed. “You don’t even trust me... It doesn’t work one-way ferret.”

“That’s not the issue here, weaslette… it doesn’t matter if I trust you or not.” He quickly added.

“It does to me…” Ginny walked away.

“Fine…. I’ll give you the address.” He opened his drawer and retrieved the address book.

Ginny turned back… “You don’t have to do that… I’ve changed my mind. As you said, he’s a busy man and he can’t have some poor girl bothering him.”

He scanned through the pages until he reached Blaise’s name. “No, no… here, I’ll even right it down for you.”

“No… you don’t have to. I’m alright and thanks but no thanks.”

Draco chuckled. “I’m giving you his address and you don’t want it? Jeez, make up your mind will yah?”

“I told you... I don’t want it anymore.” Ginny shrugged her shoulders.

“Tough. Very tough” Draco said to no one in particular. “Well, would you rather I help you?”

‘What is wrong with guy? Why is he helping me?’ questions kept on running through Ginny’s mind. “No, I rather not.” She watched as Drturnturned back to his work.

“If you don’t have anything to ask me, you can leave. I’m busy.” He waved his hand towards the door.

‘How dare he wave his hand? Can’t he see that I need his help? This guy is so dense…’ Ginny got irritated. She didn’t leave the room yet.

Draco looked at her again. “What do you want?”

“Oh bloody hell… actually” she folded her arms under her bosom “remember that day when you met Colin..?”

Draco nodded. “How can I forget that? I came out to apologize but you ran away instead.”

Ginny blushed. “Well. It’s not my fault. Anyway, did you… I mean… did Colin…-”

“If you’re asking about the photo shoot… we still haven’t. It’s as if he’s waiting for something…Why? Don’t tell me you haven’t talked to him yet?”

“You see, I was busy with stuff and wait a minute why do I have to explain things to you?” Ginny said.

Draco k hik his head. “Because Weaslette I told you…”

“All I wanted to ask is when this shooting going to happen?”

“Aahhh… the truth comes out.” Draco leaned on his chair. “I don’t know. It would cause you something.”

“Never mind. I’ll ask Luna for it.”

“Tsk, tsk… Asking her might get you in trouble. As far as I know, from your letters, she thinks you have made peace with Colin.”

“YOU READ MY LETTERS??!?!? How dare you!!!” Ginny screamed.

Draco covered his ears. “Hey, I have the right. What goes around comes around.”

“Those were private letters Malfoy… apparently you don’t have any manners. So I admit it… Luna doesn’t know that but who else would I turn to? Blaise is busy… don’t want to go running back to Ron…. And I CERTAINLY don’t want you to help me.” She clearly stressed her words. Just looking at him right now makes her blood boil.

“Your choice. I only need one thing.” Draco kept his gaze one Ginny.

“And that is?” Ginny asked.

“I want YOU to go with me to this banquet.”

Ginny raised her left brow. “Excuse me…. Go with you in public??? I’d rather not.”

Draco laughed. “Feisty aren’t we? Lemme explain, mother is invited to this event and since she’s not allowed to go out…. She’s asking me to go in behalf of her.”

“The more I won’t go because nobody will be here taking care of your mother.” Ginny folded her arms under her bosom.

Draco wasn’t up for explaining things with her. He stood up and approached her. He whispered in her ear “I’m gonna let you in a little secret…. Giles is back from his vacation. So you have a LOTfreefree time…”

She backed away from him. Partly afraid that her body might betray her again. “Giles?? Is back? When?”

“Yesterday…” Draco was just looking at her.

“Wa-…. We-… so he’s back?” Ginny repeated her question again.

“Weaslette, you need to pick up your brain… I believe you left it on the floor.” He paced back to his desk.

“Humph!” Ginny walked out of the room. ‘The nerve…’ she had a wonderful day and Draco Malfoy had to ruin it. She stopped in front of Narcissa’s door and fixed herself before knocking. She heard murmurs and decided to go inside.

“Ginny! I haven’t seen you all morning.” Narcissa happily turned her attention to Ginny.

Ginny stood in the doorway. Giles was talking to Narcissa. “Oh, I didn’t mean to disturb.”

“Giles here was just telling me all about his vacation. Come on in.” Narcissa gestured for her to get inside.

Giles stood up and offered his seat to Ginny. “Have a seat Miss.”

“Thank you Giles! It’s wonderful to see you again.” She smiled at him.

“Wonderful to see you too Miss. I must be going now Mistress… I believe I have some catching up to do. If you’ll excuse me.” Giles excused himself and turned to leave.

“So? What’s new?” Narcissa had a big smile on her face.

“What’s wrong with you? Are you okay?” she reached out a hand to Cissa’s forehead.

“I’m fine.”

“Oh… because I think you're not. Anyway, I’ve come to give you your medicine.” She handed her a green vial.

“Another medicine?” Narcissa asked.

“Yeah… I have to change your medicine because the other had some side effects on it… I heard you were invited to this…. Gathering” Ginny opened Narcissa curtains.

Narcissa flinched as soon as sunlight invaded her bedroom. “Yeah… but I’m not allowed.”

“Sunlight is good for you Cissa, don’t complain. Err, you can go but I have to make another potion for you to take.”

“Hey! I’m not complaining!” Narcissa said.

“You were going to anyway.” Ginny sat on the far end of Narcissa’s bed.

“Humph… I’d rather not go Ginny. I don’t want to risk anything… I’ve asked Draco to attend in my behalf.”

“But do you wanna go? I’m only the mediwitch here… you are the patient.”

“No. Patients are to follow their mediwitch.” Narcissa smiled. “I have an idea. Why don’t you and Draco go?”

“Excuse me? Me and Ferret boy? Ha ha ha ha I don’t think so Cissa.” Ginny shook her head.

“And why not?” Narcissa questioned.

“Because…. Well, because-” Ginny stammered.

“Just because you hate each other doesn’t mean you can’t get along for one night. C’mon Ginny, do me this favour... Please.” Narcissa gave Ginny the puppy-eye look.

Ginny looked at Narcissa. “Oh bugger. Why do I have a soft heart with people…? Fine I’ll go.”

“Thank you! Thank you!” Narcissa hugged Ginny.

“Easy now…” She helped Narcissa back to bed.

“You made me happier today… I’m so glad you and Draco are here, I don’t know what I would do if you weren’t... Thank you Gin!” Narcissa took Ginny’s hand and squeezed it.

Ginny smiled. “Nah, it’s alright. You're the only reason why I’m even working now… and I’m happy to be here.”

“Good to hear that. Back to the topic, do you have anything to wear?”

“Uhm... I guess… will a pair of jeans do?” Ginny asked.

Narcissa laughed at Ginny. “No offence Gin but jeans? NO, absolutely not! I suppose I have to explain what this party is all about. Well… we call this event the ‘Rajya Sabha Fuil’.”

“The what?”

“Rajya Sabha Fuil means Pure Upper Class Families. Once a year we have a gathering… it is only the women who come. The men are just escorts or they don’t come at all.”

“So you're telling me that Rajya something is a gathering for pure blood women only?” Ginny was getting confused.

“Yes and every year one of us will make a speech… that is whoever gets picked.” Narcissa placed her hands on her stomach.

Ginny just looked at Cissa. “I didn’t know you had these events… Must be really fun.”

“Oh I forgot to tell you about your outfit. We wear gowns Ginny since we thought that it was only celebrated once a year.”

“Gowns? No way! I don’t wear gowns Cissa… I only wear pants and that’s my answer. Take it or leave it, your choice Cissa.” Ginny stubbornly said.

“Good Merlin! Not wear gowns? That’s absurd.” Narcissa remarked.

“That’s not absurd Cissa. It’s not my ‘style’ to wear those things and there so heavy.” Ginny complained.

“Well young lady… it’s time for you to wear one. What if you get married? What then?”

Ginny held up her index finger. “That is if I get married and I don’t have any plans on doing so.”

“Tsk, tsk… I pity you Weaslette.” A voice from behind said.

Upon hearing those words, Ginny turned around and found Draco leaning in the doorway. “Well, I think it’s none of your business.”

“DRACO! How long you been there?” Narcissa excitedly motioned for Draco to approach her.

Draco went and kissed Narcissa’s cheek. “Not long. Sorry wasn’t able to greet you earlier. I had a lot of work.” He sat beside Narcissa. “So? What did I miss?”

“Well, I was just telling Ginny here that she has to wear a gown for the party…” Narcissa explained.

“Party? Are we gonna have one?” Draco questioned.

“No silly. The Rajya Sabha Fuil Day. She’s going with you…”

Draco looked at Ginny. “Oh really? A little while ago she refused to come… care to enlighten me Virginia?”

‘VIRGINIA? I’m really gonna kick him in the arse…’ she was sending glares to Draco. “I believe it is none of your concern.”

Draco chuckled. “I think I am concerned because you’ll be going with ME and not the other way around…”

Narcissa saw the tension between Ginny and Draco. She rubbed his arm. “Now dear, it was all about persuasion.”

“Uh huh… persuasion eh? Well, I’m off Mother. I’ll be back tonight.” He kissed Narcissa again. “Goodbye to you too Virginia.” He walked out of the room.

Ginny was about to explode. ‘I HATE HIM… FUCKING HELL!’ she cursed him in her thoughts. She heard Narcissa cough and saw her looking at her. “Sorry?”

“Nothing dear. So, about your gown…”

“No way I’m gonna wear one of those stinking gowns…” Ginny said.


August 10th

“Bugger” Ginny was cursing under her breath.

“Language Miss Weasley… no stop moving so that we can take your measurements.” A woman said.

Ginny stood in front of a full length mirror. “Why do I have to do this?”

“Kristy, take this down will you?” the woman called for her assistant.

“34, 25, 34... Got it?”

“Yez Ma’am…” Kristy looked at Ginny. She saw Ginny wearing a frown. “Don’t vorry it’ll ve over zoon.” She whispered in her ear.

“Oh stop complaining Ginny…” Narcissa said. “Your gown would be exquisite… I tell you Ellen Jane Guirnela is the best.”

Ginny didn’t say anything instead. If she did then she would end up having an argument with Ellen.

“Forgive me El… she isn’t used to wearing gowns.” Narcissa said to Ellen.

“No worries Madam. That’s why I’m here…” she bowed down. “Ellen Jane Guirnela at your service.”

Ginny had to wear this plain off-white dress. Well, you can’t call it a dress since it was just for fit. ‘Damn it’s heavy.’ She lifted the skirt. The girl named Kristy was arranging the skirt and her back part. “You like your job?”

Kristy laughed. “Of corz I du Madam… vy the vay, my name is Kritzy, Krizty Dagazdaz, at yur service.” She offered her hand to Ginny.

Ginny shook her hand. “Ginny Weasley and I’m still single.”

“O, I’m zo zorry Mizz. All ov our cuztomerz are merrid. Yu have to excuzee my English cuz I’m from France.” Kristy smiled at Ginny.

“It’s alright… I can understand you.” Ginny wanted to get out of the thing she’s wearing. It’s was starting to itch. Ellen and Narcissa were still talking at the back of the room.

“Madam, as I said, don’t worry. You asked for us that’s why were here.. Now I’ll just finish this.” She went beside Ginny and looked at her in the mirror. “Excited are we?”

Ginny just gave her a fake laugh. “Yeah…”

“Okay, Kristy you can take it off now.” Ellen said.

As soon as that thing was taken off, Ginny shook and scratched her body. “Finally….”

“Itchy? It is always like that for the first time but the gown won’t be that itchy.” Narcissa looked at Ginny.

“Yeah, yeah…” she watched Ellen and Kristy pack their things.

“We have to go. Another customer waits… Ta ta” Ellen and Kristy disapparated.

“Mother, was Ellen here?” Draco entered Narcissa’s room.

“Why yes Darling… how did you know?” Narcissa fixed her blanket.

Draco kissed her cheek. “Heard her voice from below. So, you had your gown fitted?” he directed the question to Ginny.

“Just my measurements.” She watched Draco from the other side of the room. ‘Why does he have to be so damn good looking and those muscles…? Argh! Stop it Ginny.’ she scolded herself. She can’t help but admire him.
“Staring is rude Virginia.”

Ginny didn’t notice that she was staring at Draco. She looked away and blood rushed to her cheeks. ‘Damn it!’ “I’ll be at the library if you need me Cissa.” She walked out of the room.

“Mother, I have to work.” He too walked out of the room.

‘Hmmm… something fishy is going on here.’ Narcissa thought.

Meanwhile Ginny went in the library. She didn’t hear someone enter too. Her heart was beating fast and she needed something to do.

“Why did you run off like that Virginia?”

Ginny jumped at the feel of his breath on her neck. “What in god’s name are you doing here?”

Draco smirked. “I’m working.” He pointed at a table.

Ginny peered and saw piles of paper. “Then work.”

He took a step forward. “I’ll take a break… why don’t you join me?” he took another step forward.

“I… I… I rather not…” she stammered. Her feet stuck like glue on the floor. She wanted to run out if the room but she couldn’t move.

Draco was now in front of her. “Why not?”

“Because… because… I...I…I-” His lips caught hers. She resisted at first but Draco deepened the kiss, pulling her closer to him. His kiss was hungry and his hands were everywhere.

Ginny found herself giving in to his demands. What’s the use of resisting while she wanted this too? Her hands were clutching his jacket. With just one touch from Draco drove her wild…

She moaned as he continued to kiss her. Finally, Draco broke the kiss and he heard a little protest from her tiny lips. “Can’t wait to see you in your gown.” With that he released her and went over to his table.

Ginny was panting for breath. ‘Oh God… what had she done? Flirting with Malfoy?’ as mush as she hated it, she enjoyed it too. Her legs weakened and she sat down the floor.

Draco watched her from the corner of his eyes. ‘Gotcha Weaslette!’