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Chapter Sixteen ~ Lose My Mind

“Merlin’s beard, I’ll be damned.” A feminine voice broke through Draco’s blissful sleep. He heard someone groan beside him at the voice and immediately pulled her warm back against his chest and sighed with content.

“It’s still as odd as the first time we caught them together like this. I reckon it’s not something I’ll ever get used to.” A male voice said softly.

Draco recognized the voice and internally groaned, nuzzling deeper into Ginny’s red, silky hair that was beside him. He inhaled deeply, allowing himself to drown in her mouthwatering and delicious scent; truthfully, he never wanted to forget it or be without it again.

“You caught them like this before?” A familiar voice asked.

“Yes, before you were born, I reckon. And thankfully, they still have their clothes on.” The feminine voice said. “If I can see correctly, their clothes are still on this time.”

“Pansy, bugger off,” Draco growled sleepily.

Ginny chuckled softly beside him causing Draco’s heart to fly at the sound.

“This is the thanks I get for coming. Unbelievable, you ungrateful, slimy git,” Pansy hissed.

Amélie chuckled, “you’re exactly like how mom said you’d be.”

“I hope your mum was speaking the truth. The wicked, mad truth,” Pansy winked jokingly, “but it can’t all be true, since it seems your mum is also good at keeping secrets.”

“Pansy…” Draco hissed but Ginny sighed and sat up in bed.

“I’m truly sorry.” She apologized then frowned as she looked at everyone standing in her bedroom. “What are you all doing here?”

Luna smiled as George teasingly winked at Ginny, “rescuing the damsel in distress, of course.”

Draco groaned.

Ginny blinked herself in front of them, “you’ve got to be bloody kidding me! I don’t need to be rescued. Nothing is going to happen.” Her temper flared.

“That’s not what we heard,” Blaise told her as he leaned against Neville who wrapped his arms around his waist.

“Well, you heard wrong.” Ginny glared.

“Are you calling Draco a liar?” Blaise asked.

Ginny frowned, “no, absolutely not.”

“He had Pansy tell us you were in danger. From what, he didn’t say but if you are in danger and Draco calls us, well, get over it Ginny because I did not travel all the way here to be kicked out of this blasted country.” He glared back.

Ginny sighed.

“Mom, it’s rude to kick guests out.” Amélie pointed out.

“I’m not kicking anyone out, love; just trying to set the lot straight, that’s all.” Ginny explained as she looked over at her daughter to see her standing in between Pansy and Blaise. Her silvery – eyes were glittering with amusement as she watched the others pressure her mother into making her stay.

Ginny cursed softly which had Draco chuckling behind her.

“It’s pointless to fight them, Red.” He told her.

She looked back to see him lying back on the bed with one arm propped behind his head. He smiled wickedly as if he knew the emotions that spread through her body at seeing him lying comfortably on her bed. She was suddenly overcome by strange and strong feeling of possessiveness. She bit her lip to keep herself from jumping back into bed and ravishing the man.

A loud throat clearing pulled her from her thoughts.

“Red, bring your mind back to the conversation on hand.” Draco winked at her playfully.

“Stuff it.” Ginny growled as she walked into her bathroom and shut the door angrily. She could hear the others laughing behind her.

“Oh c’mon, Ginny, don’t be like that.” She heard George say from her bedroom.

“Don’t be such a – ouch! You blasted oaf that bloody hurt, Blaise!” Pansy hissed.

“I’m going to shower. Go away.” She growled, “Amélie, get them food and drinks. I’ll be out in a moment.” She said through the closed door.

“Sure thing,” Amélie answered and then Ginny heard her say, “since it’s early, all we have is Butterbeer. I’ve declared that no Ogden’s Firewhiskey is to be served until afternoon. So, sorry if you don’t approve but that’s you’re going to get,” as they exited her room.

“Wow, I’m not used to hearing such a tone from a thin, redheaded teenage girl. If the eyes didn’t give it away, that… demeanor screams Draco Malfoy.” Ginny heard Pansy say jokingly.

She smiled as she turned on the shower. She quickly undressed and stepped under the warm water; closing her eyes as the water beat against her face and cascaded down her body. She sighed as her body began to relax; pushing away both her excitement that Draco was back in her life, for as long as it lasted this time and her fear over what could possibly come to happen with the escaped Lucius Malfoy and those aiding him.

Even though she tried to prove to the others that she wasn’t afraid, worried or anything of the sort; Ginny was still uneasy about Rìona’s vision.

She was going to die. Ginny Weasley was going to die and leave Amélie. She had promised the girl, only recently, that she would never allow anyone or anything to take her away from Amélie. She loved her daughter, so much; it was only rivaled by her love for Draco Malfoy.

Ginny opened her eyes and stared at the shower wall. She couldn’t die now. She and Amélie had finally gotten back their missing link in their life. Things had just started to come together a bit more than they had been before Draco had come back. Of course things weren’t perfect but she wouldn’t have it any other way. She smiled slightly as she remembered the way Draco had kissed her last night. She touched her fingers to her lips and her body heated at the memory. It expressed everything that had been trapped in the span of seventeen years that they had been apart.

Ginny was so immersed in her thoughts that she didn’t notice that door to the bathroom open slightly and shut a millisecond later.

Her mind was away on the memories of Draco’s arms wrapped around her as they slept. She had slept, only sleep, with a man in her bed since Draco. She smiled again and then her body warmed all over again when she thought what truth they had shared finally after so long.

“He loves me,” She whispered afraid to speak too loud lest it actually turns out to be a lie.

“I sincerely hope that the he you are speaking about is a devilishly, handsome wizard with impeccable style and a dashingly personality much like myself.” Draco’s voice spoke from the other side of the shower curtain.

Ginny jumped in surprise and pulled back the shower curtain to see Draco leaning against the wall. His silvery – gray eyes darkened when his eyes locked on her soaking wet. He cursed softly and in milliseconds, he was standing, fully clothed, in front of her naked body under the water.

Ginny gasped as he pulled her against him and slammed his lips down on hers roughly. She immediately deepened the kiss, wrapping her arms around him.

After a few breathless kisses, he pulled back and continued his kisses down her neck leaving a trail of burning sensations from her lips, to her jaw and lower as he made his way down.

Ginny moaned softly, closing her eyes again and tilting her head up to give him more access. The warm water hit her face but it was nothing compared to the smoldering heat spreading through her body.

With an uneven growl, Draco pushed her against the shower wall and covered her body with his but Ginny wanted more, she wanted to feel his bare body against hers.

She grabbed the front of his soaked button – down dress shirt and ripped it open. She instantly pulled him towards her and the second their bare chests touched, the both moaned in elation.

Ginny looked up into his eyes, silvery – gray burning into brown, and she felt as if she was drowning into Draco’s eyes, his heart, his soul.

His eyes were dark, filled with lust and desire.

“Ginny,” he growled low in his throat as he leaned forward and kissed her deeply.

“Now, Draco, please, I want you now…” Ginny whispered as she quickly reached for his belt.

Merlin, she needed him. It had been so long since she’s been Draco. Once was all it took to have her completely enthralled with him.

“I know what you two are doing in there. Stop now before Amélie comes looking for you both.” A voice called from the other side of the bathroom door causing Ginny and Draco to pause from was about to occur.

“Bugger off, Blaise!” Draco hissed but he was already releasing Ginny.

As Ginny turned to switch off the water, Draco pulled her back to him so they were looking face to face. He leaned forward and gently kissed her lips. It was such a sweet and tender kiss that made Ginny’s heart ache with the emotions behind it. When he pulled back from the kiss, he pressed his forehead against hers.

“Merlin’s pants, Red, you make me lose my mind,” He whispered, his eyes shut tightly.

“Oh Draco,” she whispered back as she fisted her hand in his hair and pulled his lips to hers for a fiercely passionate kiss.

As she began to deepen the kiss once again, Draco pulled away stopping it. Ginny leaned forward following his lips causing Draco to chuckle softly.

“We have to stop, Gin. If not, we’ll never leave.” He whispered huskily.

“You’re right,” She agreed but neither moved away again until a light knock against the door caught their attention.

“Draco, Ginny,” Luna’s dreamy voice called through, “I truly hope Wrackspurts haven’t affected your brains and that’s why the two of you are in there.”

Ginny laughed as she finally pulled away from Draco and pulled back the shower curtain, grabbed a towel and wrapped it around her body. She opened the door to find Luna standing there with a slight smile on her face. It widened when she spotted Draco standing drenched in the shower.

“Oh, now I understand. There aren’t any Wrackspurts affecting your brains.” Luna smiled, nodded to the two of them and exited Ginny’s bedroom.

“Well, that’s just bloody perfect.” Ginny sighed.

“What? Are you upset that Luna caught us?” Draco asked curiously.

“What? Of course not!” She quickly said to him.

He chuckled, “then what?”

“Amélie is going to find out. That’s the second time we were caught in… rather wicked situations.” Ginny bit her bottom lip and winked at him.

Draco laughed as he stepped out of the shower and grabbed his wand, instantly drying himself. He took a step next to her. “C’mon. Get dressed and we can speak with the others. I’m certain they are dying to know why they are here.”

Ginny nodded and took a step out of the bathroom. She shrieked lightly when Draco lightly slapped her bum.

“Draco!” She hissed as she rubbed her robbed her hurting bum.

“Hurry,” he told her and then disappeared.

Ginny rolled her eyes and then turned to her closet.

“Yes, mom, please hurry.” Amélie said from behind Ginny.

She looked over to see her daughter standing at the door with a wide smile on her face. Ginny frowned, wondering just what her daughter was thinking. She couldn’t tell by the girl’s expression.

“Get dressed. I’m sure they want their questions answered. So, hurry, I’m tired of them asking me and I can’t answered.” Amélie said.

“Yes, yes, yes! I know. I’m going. Hold you bloody hippogriffs, Amélie.” Ginny said as she rummaged through her things.

She pulled on a pair of black leggings and a long sleeved gray sweater. It hung to her thighs and hugged her body. She magically dried her hair, leaving its wavy locks to end at her mid back.

When she was finished she made her way to the living room to find Draco, Amélie, Pansy, Neville, Luna and George sitting on the couches talking to each other. They all looked up when she came into the living room and Draco and Amélie scooted over to make space. She smiled as she slid between Draco and their daughter; she smiled wider at her thought: their.

“So tell us what’s going on, Ginny.” Neville spoke up first.

“Mom’s in danger.” Amélie answered him.

“Danger how?” Pansy asked at the same time George asked.

“It’s nothing,” Ginny mumbled to which Amélie elbowed her.

“Don’t lie, mom.” Amélie told her sternly.

Ginny sighed, “Lucius Malfoy escaped Azkaban and information has been gathered that someone is trying to expose me.”

“That’s not all, is it?” Blaise asked.

“Is it ever?” Neville asked causing Blaise to chuckle lightly.

“I’ll be okay, I promise.” Ginny told Amélie when she felt her shudder next to her.

“I know,” Amélie agreed.

“I’ll keep her safe.” Draco whispered toward the two of them, “I’ll keep both of you safe.”

Both Ginny and Amélie smiled at him and Draco’s heart almost stopped in his chest as stared at them; his two girls, Ginny and Amélie, the love of his life and his daughter. He smirked as he continued to look at him.

“What?” Ginny asked curiously.

“Nothing,” he shook his head and then turned to look at the others.

Silence filled the room as the all stared at Ginny. They were at a standstill. Ginny didn’t want to tell them and they weren’t going to let her not tell them

“The seer, Rìona, in our group had a vision that mom was going to die. Mom was in the vision and it was filled with death and blood. She said it was filled with a lot of death and blood.” Amélie finally said filling the silence.

“Amélie!” Ginny looked at her.

“I had to tell them!” Amélie glared at her mother.

“Nothing is going to happen so there was no need.” Ginny frowned.

“You are not going to die.” Luna said suddenly.

“I know,” Ginny agreed. “Now that that is all settled, we need to find some way to remove Untouchable Vow that was placed on you.”

“That’s not important.” Neville told her. “Your life is in danger.”

“My life is always in danger when you take my professions in mind.” Ginny rolled her eyes.

“Not when a mad wizard has escaped Azkaban and for some reason is linked to you.” George said.

“Let him come, I’ll kill him.” Ginny growled as she stood and looked at her door. “I’ll kill him before he kills me or anyone I love.” She vowed then looked over at Draco feeling bad instantly.

“Don’t look at me like that, Red. If you don’t kill him first, I will. He is no longer my father.” Draco stood suddenly and took her into his arms. “I won’t let him take you away from me. Not when I just got you back.”

Amélie watched her parents stare into each other’s eyes. They loved each other. They would kill for each other. It was amazing; Amélie thought as she watched them.

Draco reached up and gently caressed Ginny’s cheek.

Suddenly a knock on the door grabbed all of their attentions. The eight of them looked over at door wondering who would be knocking on the door.

“Might as well open it.” Ginny muttered as she made her way to the door. She took a deep breath, held her wand at the ready and then opened the door to find Colm, Thomas, Kingsley and Jeff standing there.

“Ginny! I won’t let anything happen to you!” Colm said quickly then jumped forward pulled Ginny into his arms. Ginny gasped as her breath left her at his tight embrace.

“Let her go.” Draco’s voice warned much pain if he didn’t do what he was told.

Colm looked up from where he had buried his face in her hair. He squeezed Ginny and winked teasingly at Draco causing the other to growl angrily.

“Colm, let me go.” Ginny gasped.

“Not yet, Ginny, I like the way you feel in my –” Colm was saying when suddenly he was yanked away from Ginny. She looked over to see Draco holding Colm by the throat.

“Don’t ever touch her again.” Draco threatened.

“I’ll do what I want.” Colm hissed.

“Both of you stop!” Ginny growled angrily.

“It’s good to see you, Kingsley.” Neville said suddenly to his former boss. He was trying to defuse the tension in the room. Everyone’s wands had been pointed at the man holding Ginny except the three at the door and Amélie. Neville had no idea who the man was. Ginny had never mentioned another friend or… boyfriend. He instantly shook his head. Ginny wouldn’t have another boyfriend. She loved Draco; she has for over seventeen years.

“Hello, Neville, everyone; how are you doing?” Kingsley asked the others.

They all exchanged pleasantries as Colm, Draco and Ginny calmed down.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Jeff.” George smiled at the man after the introductions had been made.

Ginny smiled as she looked around her living room to see all of the people she considered family talking amongst each other. It was nice to see them all.

Suddenly, Ginny’s eyes caught on Pansy’s. Her pale face was slightly flushed as she looked at where Draco, Colm, Thomas and Amélie stood talking. Draco and Colm were glaring at each other as Thomas and Amélie spoke to them. Ginny frowned as she tried to figure out who Pansy was staring at as Neville and Blaise tried to get her attention.

Pansy wasn’t staring at Amélie or Thomas; and Ginny knew without a doubt that she wasn’t staring at Draco like that. She stared in shock as she realized that Pansy was staring in amazement and desire in her eyes as she watched Colm. Ginny couldn’t stop the smile that spread on her face as she continued to watch Pansy. It didn’t bother her in the least that Pansy was attracted to Colm. She wasn’t jealous. She couldn’t be. She loved Draco.

“What are you smiling about?” Draco asked from behind her, his breath brushing up against her ear. She hadn’t even noticed that he had moved.

“Pansy fancies Colm. Look at how she’s looking at him,” She told him.

“Fancies…mhm, I see.” Draco agreed as he looked at Pansy. “I wonder what her parents would say.”

“Why?” Ginny asked curiously.

“They are trying to help her find Mr. Perfect Wizard of late. More like forcing her to go on countless blind dates.” He snorted.

“Oh, poor Pansy,” Ginny sympathized as she remembered the time her mother had tried to set her up on a blind date. Thankfully she had gotten away.

“Yes, poor Pansy,” Draco agreed.

“Okay, listen up everyone, I figured that you all have been briefed on the situation so I have further information. Please take a seat everyone. This is important.” Jeff called as he sat on the couch, the others following suit. Ginny noticed Pansy slide into the seat next to Colm.

“What is it, Jeff?” Ginny asked worriedly.

“Information has been gathered on those conspiring against you.” Kingsley answered for Jeff.

“Really?” Amélie asked.

“Yes, but first I want to tell you that the whereabouts of these people are currently unknown before you feel the need to blink, run, or apparate on the spot.” Jeff told everyone in the room.

Ginny, Draco and Amélie sighed at exactly the same time causing everyone to look at the three of them.

“You all know that Lucius Malfoy is involved.” Jeff said to which everyone nodded, “well, we have gathered the identity of the woman working with him. The name really doesn’t mean anything to me but Kingsley informed me that she is known by a few of you in this room.”

Ginny frowned; it was someone she knew.

“Who is it?” Draco asked.

“Cho Chang,” Kingsley answered.

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“Are you certain you want to do this, Chang?” Lucius asked curiously.

Cho frown at Lucius; how dare he ask her that! Of course she was certain of her plan.

“Of course, I am certain. Ginny will die by my hand and when she is dead, Lucius, you will get what you want as well.” Cho told him.

“You never did tell me why you want that blood – traitor dead. Was it because she initially took Potter from you? Not that she had him for very long before the Mud – blood Granger set her claws in him.” Lucius questioned her.

“It is of no concern to you why I would want her dead, Malfoy! And it has nothing to do with Harry Potter.” Cho hissed, her dark eyes filled with hatred and disgust. “She will die because she took her from me.” She hissed, her voice deep with contempt.

“If she dies by your hand, or mine, it doesn’t matter, as long as she is dead, Chang.” Lucius answered, deciding that he didn’t truly care why the woman wanted Ginny Weasley dead as long as the end result was what he wanted.

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