Thread: The Secret [HeyThereLittleBear x Timelessmemories]

Returning to Hogwarts for O.W.L. year had been strange. After the events of the previous year, Ginny Weasley had truly thought her mother wouldnt let her return for school. Not after having fought at the Ministry, having fought with Dumbledores Army and gotten hurt. There had been loads of hushed words, cut off conversations when her or Ron entered the room over the summer, not to mention the basic worry that everyone had now that You-Know-Who was out in the open. Things were changing, and that both frightened and reassured Ginny. The petite redhead had always believed Harry, that the worst wizard was back and at least now that the Ministry wasnt being complete arses about it, the public knew as well. The public could at least attempt to protect themselves and those they loved. Which was where the reassured feeling came from. The frightened feeling was self explanatory. You-Know-Who was back and intended on killing the man shed fancied since she was old enough to even know what it meant to fancy a boy. When theyd gotten to Hogwarts, it was immediately evident that things were not going to be the same as they had been the last four years shed been at school. Security sensors, professors casting charms to make sure the protective charm around the school was set, students walking in groups, and more than one student with tear streaks on their faces, red, puffy eyes, and just a feeling of sadness lingering inside the castle walls. There were still good things, though, ones that made her happy. For example, there was quidditch. She was definitely planning on trying out for the team this year and was confident that she could be chosen as a chaser with how well shed done last year on top of how much shed been practicing. Her family was all right. Her father had healed from the wounds the previous year, all of them had healed from the fighting at the Ministry, and she was actually looking forward to getting through her O.W.Ls to start focusing on her career choice. Then there was Dean. Shed started dating Dean the previous year, and at first it was great. He was a really decent bloke and was also good at quidditch. He didnt have a problem with her family and originally didnt seem to have a problem with the fact that she was a rather stubborn and independent woman. That had changed slightly after the knowledge that shed gone to the Ministry and fought had come out. He was more protective, acting like he wanted to be some damn knight in shining armor that she didnt need. But now, three weeks into the school year, it was the day of the first Hogsmeade visit and Ginny thought that her and Dean just needed some much needed time together without her brother, Harry, or Seamus around. Going to Hogsmeade they could sneak off to one of the hideaways she knew about and just have some time together again to talk, maybe . Putting on an emerald off the shoulder top that accentuated her lithe frame without being slutty and a pair of denim trousers, Ginny ran a brush through her ginger hair and left it down around her shoulders. She didnt bother with any make up, she rarely ever wore any, and she made her way out of the girls dormitory down to the common room intending on waiting for Dean. Leaning against the arm of the couch that was currently empty, she looked around the room. Letting the conversations filter through her mind until she saw Seamus and Dean walking down the stairs, a smile coming across her face as she walked towards Dean. Whoa, you look great! Dean exclaimed, smiling as he looked around for a moment, making sure Ron wasnt around before taking Ginnys hand. That was infuriating. Ginny didnt need anyones permission when it came to dating or holding someones hand. Thanks, she responded warmly. Im looking forward to a date, just the two of us. Seamus suddenly looked uncomfortable and it took every ounce of her to not snap at him. Especially as Dean rubbed the back of his neck. About thatI actually promised Seamus that I would go with him to Zonkos and then work on a few things at the Three Broomsticks. Youre welcome to join us, though! Dean explained, seeming to think that her being invited to be a third wheel to their date was enough. Ginny just kept the smile plastered on her face and shook her head. Its fine, Ill just get some homework done in the library. She said with a half shrug. Turning before waiting for Dean to respond, Ginny made her way out of the common room. She had absolutely no intention of going to Hogsmeade now, shed probably have enjoyed herself but she was trying to keep herself from being around Harry too much. It just didnt seem fair, not when she had fancied him for so long and was currently with Dean. Instead, she chose to make her way towards the library. Being a Hogsmeade weekend, there would be hardly anyone, if anyone at all, in there and she had a nice little niche in the back where there was just a small two seat desk she could sit at. That would have to do. Walking to the back, she sat down at the table and then sighed. Since she hadnt grabbed her bags, she didnt have parchment, ink, or a quill. Sighing, she knew she should study for her O.W.Ls that were later this year, but she found she just had no motivation for that at the current moment in time.Taking out her wand, the redhead started absently drawing random pictures in the air, a gentle smile on her face as she just tried to think of a time when You-Know-Who was defeated and the only thing she would have to stress over were tests.