The All Knowing Luna Lovegood

Chapter 6: Schemes

Time after time after time I've tried to fight it

But your love is strong, it keeps on holdin' on

Resistance is down when you're around, pride's fading

In my condition I don't want to be alone

'Cuz my heart starts beating triple time

With thoughts of lovin' you on my mind

I can't figure out just what to do

When the cause and cure is you.

-SWV Weak

A couple of weeks had passed since the not a date date between Ginny and Draco. The two tried their best not to interact unless it was school related. As much as they wanted to refuse each other, they could not help the fact that they secretly missed each other's company.

"Why don't you just talk to the girl Drayke?" asked Blaise.

What are you talking about? I talked to her this morning." said Draco as he pushed his food around his plate.

"Only because you had to because of Potions class. That doesn't count and you know it." scolded Blaise and Draco rolled his eyes.

"It very well does. I spoke. Words came out of my mouth-"

"You're being a wanker about this mate." said Blaise frowning.

Draco sighed. "What am I supposed to do, Blaise? And this isn't all on me. She won't talk to me either. It goes both ways you know."

"That's true. But she probably isn't talking to you because you aren't talking to her."

"I'm not going to keep playing this game with her. I'm better than that. It's not like I can't get another woman in my company anytime I want in a heartbeat." said Draco enthusiastically.

"Sure mate. But you don't want another woman. You want her."

Draco sighed again. He looked down at his plate of food and started pushing it around again.

Blaise was frustrated with his friend. And he was growing more frustrated with Ginny as well. The two of them needed to realize their feelings and acknowledge them.

'Perhaps Potter can help me.' thought Blaise. 'He's got the in on little red, maybe he can talk to her.'

He looked over at the Gryffindor table and saw Harry eating with another student. Ginny was nowhere to be found.

Harry was discussing quidditch strategy with Dean when he felt as if he was being watched. He looked up and around until he locked onto the intense eyes of Blaise Zabini. He looked at him as Blaise seemed to make a pointing motion with his head towards the door. Then Blaise stood up and walked out of the great hall.

Harry sat there for a minute contemplating if he should follow. Curiosity got the best of him, so he excused himself and walked out the hall, turning the corner to see Blaise sitting on a bench.

"A word Potter?" said Blaise patting the bench beside him.

Harry walked over to him and sat down beside him. 'Put your guard up and ignore the fact that he smells bloody brilliant today.’ said Harry in his head.

"I'm in need of your assistance in a matter that will probably benefit the both of us in the long run." began Blaise. "It involves our less than smart best mates."

Harry grinned. "Ginny and Malfoy and their inability to face facts you mean."

"You're a bright one Potter." said Blaise with an involuntary flirty smirk.