Rating:
R
House:
Schnoogle
Characters:
Draco Malfoy Ginny Weasley
Genres:
Romance Mystery
Era:
Multiple Eras
Stats:
Published: 12/24/2004
Updated: 03/09/2005
Words: 73,993
Chapters: 13
Hits: 18,140

Of Binding Spells and Chartreuse

Anise

Story Summary:
By the spring of her fifth year, Ginny Weasley had almost convinced herself that she didn’t really still want Harry Potter. But when he finally kissed her one Hogsmeade weekend in June, she couldn’t resist the power of all those years of waiting and watching and hoping and praying. Six months later, her dream has finally come true… except that Draco Malfoy just won’t leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what’s really going on, nothing is as simple as it seems…

Chapter 01
12/24/2004

By the spring of her fifth year, Ginny Weasley had almost convinced herself that she didn’t really still want Harry Potter. But when he finally kissed her one Hogsmeade weekend in June, she couldn’t resist the power of all those years of waiting and watching and hoping and praying. Six months later, her dream has finally come true… except that Draco Malfoy just won’t leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what’s really going on, nothing is as simple as it seems…

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Chapter 02
12/31/2004

By the spring of her fifth year, Ginny Weasley had almost convinced herself that she didn’t really still want Harry Potter. But when he finally kissed her one Hogsmeade weekend in June, she couldn’t resist the power of all those years of waiting and watching and hoping and praying. Six months later, her dream has finally come true… except that Draco Malfoy just won’t leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what’s really going on, nothing is as simple as it seems…

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Chapter 03
01/05/2005

By the spring of her fifth year, Ginny Weasley had almost convinced herself that she didn’t really still want Harry Potter. But when he finally kissed her one Hogsmeade weekend in June, she couldn’t resist the power of all those years of waiting and watching and hoping and praying. Six months later, her dream has finally come true… except that Draco Malfoy just won’t leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what’s really going on, nothing is as simple as it seems…

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Chapter 04
01/12/2005

Ginny thought that she had lost all interest in Harry Potter. But then at the end of her fifth year, he finally began to show interest in her, and it's more than she can resist. Six months later, all of her dreams have finally come true... except that Draco Malfoy just won't leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what's really going on, she realizes that nothing is as simple as it seems. In this chapter: Ginny dreams of snakes, and vows not to betray Harry. Promises, promises...

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Chapter 05
01/17/2005

By the spring of her fifth year, Ginny Weasley had almost convinced herself that she didn’t really still want Harry Potter. But when he finally kissed her one Hogsmeade weekend in June, she couldn’t resist the power of all those years of waiting and watching and hoping and praying. Six months later, her dream has finally come true… except that Draco Malfoy just won’t leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what’s really going on, nothing is as simple as it seems… In this chapter: Ginny finds Draco just outside Diagon Alley, makes a discovery with him, asks Hermione’s advice, and comes to a decision.

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Chapter 06
01/20/2005

By the spring of her fifth year, Ginny Weasley had almost convinced herself that she didn¡¦t really still want Harry Potter. But when he finally kissed her one Hogsmeade weekend in June, she couldn¡¦t resist the power of all those years of waiting and watching and hoping and praying. Six months later, her dream has finally come true¡K except that Draco Malfoy just won¡¦t leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what¡¦s really going on,

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Chapter 07
01/25/2005

By the spring of her fifth year, Ginny Weasley had almost convinced herself that she didn’t really still want Harry Potter. But when he finally kissed her one Hogsmeade weekend in June, she couldn’t resist the power of all those years of waiting and watching and hoping and praying. Six months later, her dream has finally come true… except that Draco Malfoy just won’t leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what’s really going on,

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Chapter 08
01/29/2005

By the spring of her fifth year, Ginny Weasley had almost convinced herself that she didn’t really still want Harry Potter. But when he finally kissed her one Hogsmeade weekend in June, she couldn’t resist the power of all those years of waiting and watching and hoping and praying. Six months later, her dream has finally come true… except that Draco Malfoy just won’t leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what’s really going on,

Words: 3,271
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Chapter 09
02/02/2005

When Harry Potter finally kissed Ginny Weasley one Hogsmeade weekend in June, her vows that she was over him all crumbled. Six months later, her dream has finally come true… except that Draco Malfoy just won’t leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what’s really going on, nothing is as simple as it seems… In this chapter: Ginny and Draco, back in her rooms at the Leaky Cauldron. Christmas Eve, a crackling fire, passionate snogs a-plenty, and no interruptions. Need I say more? It’s the chapter we’ve all been waiting for. But afterwards, there are some surprises that neither one of them expects…

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Chapter 10
02/05/2005

When Harry Potter finally kissed Ginny Weasley one Hogsmeade weekend in June, her vows that she was over him all crumbled. Six months later, her dream has finally come true, except that Draco Malfoy just won't leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what's really going on, nothing is as simple as it seems. In this chapter: We find out who came into Ginny's rooms at the Leaky Cauldron, Draco makes a decision, and Madam Pomfrey jumps to the wrong conclusion.

Words: 5,320
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Chapter 11
02/17/2005

When Harry Potter finally kissed Ginny Weasley one Hogsmeade weekend in June, her vows that she was over him all crumbled. Six months later, her dream has finally come true… except that Draco Malfoy just won’t leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what’s really going on, nothing is as simple as it seems… In this chapter, Ginny has an unpleasant conversation with her mother, learns a few things from Luna and Millicent, and helps Draco get to sleep, and gets a little closer to unraveling the mystery behind it all.

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Chapter 12
03/05/2005

When Harry Potter finally kissed Ginny Weasley one Hogsmeade weekend in June, her vows that she was over him all crumbled. Six months later, her dream has finally come true ... except that Draco Malfoy just won't leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what's really going on, nothing is as simple as it seems.... In this chapter, Ginny talks to Harry, finally goes to see Dumbledore, hears Draco make a vow, and goes on a journey with him. But where will it end?

Words: 7,601
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Chapter 13
03/09/2005

When Harry Potter finally kissed Ginny Weasley one Hogsmeade weekend in June, her vows that she was over him all crumbled. Six months later, her dream has finally come true… except that Draco Malfoy just won’t leave her alone. Strange things are afoot, and once Ginny starts to figure out what’s really going on, nothing is as simple as it seems… This is the LAST chapter, when all the secrets are finally revealed!

Words: 9,689
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