Chapter 8
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The next 24 hours were Brutal for everyone. The whole of the School was on pins and Needles couples broke up, girls were crying all throughout the halls. McGonagall had announced at breakfast that Hogwarts would be hosting a handful of students from Beauxbatons and Drumstrang would be joining them for the year with two teachers from each school all affected by the Law.
“The worst part of this: the Damn Waiting a whole 5 days to make the selection process complete.” Ginny commented to Luna and Hermione as they walked out of transfiguration.
“Learn what we can from the Past we must in order to move into the Future.” Luna offered.
“Ok Jedi Master Luna. I got a free period. I'll see you guys later.” Hermione snorted moving away from the Transfiguration room.
“She’s hurt Ginny, we must let her come to us when she is ready. You cannot force someone to talk about Trauma. I will not help you continue to Berate her.” Luna shook her head walking away from her friend.
Ginny walked down the steps to her next class, She wasn't trying to be insensitive her mother had drilled into her to be forthcoming ever since Riddle's Diary. Her family had not let her alone to get into a depressive state. But if Harry and Luna were telling her that it was not her place then that was that. She could maybe Argue with Harry but Luna knew so much more about Depression then she did she could not Deny that maybe Luna knew more about what Hermione was going through.
Just as She was about to turn the corner into her Advanced Charms class when a hand wrapped around her Arm and tugged her back. Unexpectedly pulled back, Ginny lost her balance dropping her books and her bag. If the hand that pulled her back dropped she would have fallen to the floor too.
“Damnit Ginny you have done everything you can to Avoid me.” Dean Thomas yelled, shaking her arm squeezing it hard enough to leave a bruise.
“Why should I talk to you when I have nothing to say?” Ginny snarked.
“Because Dammit your mine, It was a mistake. I love you.” Dean Growled.
“If that is love Dean then I’d rather die than Be yours. Now let me go.” Ginny insisted.
"Never you will end up mine whether you want it or not." Dean growled again, squeezing her arm tighter causing her to squeak.
"I suggest you let her Go." A Deep even voice broke through.
"Let Ginny Go you animal." A softer, more feminine voice repeated, Dean dropped her arm and Pansy shuffled over, gathering Ginny in her arms and pulling her away and behind a tall dark haired man.
"I'm alright Pansy, nothing he hasn't done to me before; that's why I broke up with Him, his temper leads to me having bruises." Ginny smiled at the Dark Haired girl who was fussing over her arm.
"The Headmistress will hear about this Thomas, If I weren't a Prefect I'd let Blase teach you a lesson on what it means to hurt a pureblood." Pansy raved at the boy. Ginny Blinked up at her other groom choice. The man was tall; about on Par with Ron raven black hair and olive skin, his dark jade Green eyes narrowed at Dean Thomas.
"If you ever come near her again you will learn just how we purebloods protect one of our own." The deep voice said softly full of dark deep promises of death. Pansy Acioed Ginny's bag and books. Tugging Ginny up and away from the Class room.
"Come on let's get you to the Infirmary we have to tell McGonagall, she'll toss his ass out. How often does he try to come after you?" Pansy Raged.
"This was the First time in a while Ron talked him off a while back but now that he's seen he's one of my Matches he'll use that as an excuse. Can you Get Harry for me Pansy, When Ron hears about this he'll kill Dean I can't lose another brother to Azkaban, Harry can talk him out of it.." Ginny sighed, allowing Pansy to tug her along.
"But Ron's so nice I don't see him doing that." Pansy said.
"Unfortunately Ron did not get just the Weasley temper but the Prewitt temper too. Weasleys burn quick and fast in a flash, Prewitt's burn long and Hot. Ron is quick to get mad and stay mad long enough to plan a murder. All of my Brother's can be quite Scary even Percy if the Occasion calls for it. But they all take after Dad quiet content in their place, No Ron is like Mum always looking for more plans 10 steps in advance; He acts the way he does for a reason, it's always the quiet one's Gin never underestimate the quiet one." Ginny laughed.
"So he hides his abilities because Hermione thrived in the limelight and Harry shied away from it. Why would he hold himself back?" Pansy asked.
"For the Twins really they needed to be Extraordinary to set themselves apart, they were Mother's way of trying to bring back Uncle Gideon And Uncle Fabian. But Bill is more like them; he spent the most time with them when he was a kid. He did not want to take their thing away from them, they are the smartest of us, the most fun, the most inventive. Ron was too shy to take and use his brain and hurt his family. Ron may want to outshine our brother's but the One thing Ron hold's above that is his Family." Ginny smiled at Pansy.
"My.. My what brings you Duck's to me?" Madam Pomfrey asked as the trio walked inside.
"Madam Ginny was attacked by one of her House mates. Look, he left Bruises on her, Can you get the Headmistress." The girl rambled to the Nurse showing her Ginny's arm.
"Oh Dear Miss Weasley, who was it?" The Nurse ushred her to the nearest bed.
"It was him again Madam, I was lucky this time Pansy and Blaise found him pawing at me before he could do worse." Ginny nodded to the Pair as the nurse's silvery Patrounus bounded out of the room.
After a few Minutes the Older witch entered the infirmary, looking around taking note of who was in the Room.
"Miss Weasley I had hoped after Ronald made it clear he would involve your Uncle Septimus as he is Lord Weasley. A half blood abusing a pureblood, horrendous." Professor McGonagall tutted, turning to the Slytherins still in the room.
"They helped me Ma'am Blaise and Pansy witnessed it." Ginny Sighed.
“Ah I see A hundred points To Slytherin for each of you , For assisting a classmate in a potentially Dangerous situation. You may return to Class thank you both, I will be sure to excuse you for tardiness.” The Headmistress sighed.
“I’ll get Harry For you Ginny like you asked, would you like anyone else?” Pansy asked softly.
“No Thank you Pansy, and Thank you Blaise for helping me.” Ginny sighed softly.
The Pair of Slytherins Left the Room Pansy was still fuming, as they ran into Luna Lovegood dragging Harry Potter with her.
“He cornered her again, didn't he?” Luna asked, stopping in front of them.
“How?” Pansy asked.
“Luna has the sight, it’s usually accurate when it comes to Ginny but the stress of this whole marriage law has her having issues with her gift.” Harry sighed.
“Ron needs to be taken care of; Harry, I’ll stay with Ginny.” Luna rushed off past the duo.
“I take it this is not the first time he’s gotten to her?” Blaise asked point blank.
“No; the last time she was in the Infirmary for a week, He tossed her down the stairs during the Renovations. I thought it was an accident at first Until Luna took me aside and explained how often he had been doing things like this. I hope that her chosen groom will be able to keep her safe.” Harry sighed.
“We shall help in any way we can, Hemione Is my friend I cannot turn away with one of her Friends in need. I cannot walk away Knowing Ginny is in danger.” Pansy shook her head.
“Not much we can do Ginny wont turn him to her Uncle, He’s the only one that can Invoke and protect her until she’s married to her choice of groom.” Harry Sighed.
“But we can help her by keeping her around other people; we can’t leave her alone.” Pansy insisted.
“We Do what Ginny Lets us do, She refused to allow Dean to ruin his life with the Accusations. For her the worst of it was that she had feelings for him, it's hard for her to Hate him. I know He was one of her Matches but she did say that she knew nothing good could come of her choosing him. All she said was that she chose her other match, not sure who it is but all we can do is hope he’ll help keep her safe. Guess we'll know tomorrow eh? Thanks Guys appreciate your help.” Harry smiled at Pansy, nodded to Blaise and rushed off.
“So are you going to help your pair or just stand there like an idiot.” Pansy Glared at Blaise.
“I need to find Thomas.” Blaise growled walking off.
“At least be Sneaky about it.” Pansy called after her Friend shaking her head walking off, Sometimes he was not exactly as Slytherin as the rest of them.
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