Authors Note: I don't make many of these as a rule but I must apologise for seemingly having the wrong first chapter for this up for some time. It has now hopefully been corrected. Thanks to all those who've reviewed this and its prequel. It makes it worthwhile when you receive positive comments and critiques in return for you hard work. Thanks to all. - ChevronTango

Harry trudged down the stairs into the common room, bleary eyed and somewhat dishevelled in his appearance. It was quiet and virtually empty, breakfast soon to begin in the dining room, so Harry assumed most would either still be in bed or heading down for their meal. It was a weekend so with the free time at Hogsmead, most could afford to spend a little extra time catching up on lost sleep.

"You shouldn't have been up in the middle of the night." Ron said on noticing Harry yawn. He smiled briefly before taking his seat next to his friend.

"Perhaps your right." Harry replied half-heartedly as he glanced about the room. "Are the girls up yet?"

"Nope. They headed off for Hogsmead earlier. They went to try and find Fred and George."

Harry raised an eyebrow. "Do you know why?" Fred and George spent most of their time now in Hogsmead flogging their wares to all who listen.

"Beats me. Who knows what girls think, especially this early on a weekend morning. We'll go get a butter bear later and see if we can't find them and ask them." Ron seemed completely oblivious, but after the events of last night, Harry was more than a little curious about the outcome.

Down the path the girls walked, the conversation minimal. Hermione was dressed in the autumn wear, a short jumper and jeans, the crisp wind not cold enough to warrant more, but sharp enough to be felt. Ginny to an observer was feeling the cold more, with a long red coat and matching beret. It didn't seem out of place thankfully but both girls knew the true reasoning behind the warmer clothing.

"I'm really sorry Gin." Hermione finally broke the silence. "I don't know where the book could have gone. Honest."

Ginny darted her eyes back in a less than impressed look. The mood between the two had soured considerably after Hermione's little stunt the evening prior, and Ginny was waiting for it all to be over before she even contemplated forgiving her. Hermione, knowing she was in hot water was desperate to resolve the problem, so proposed finding the twins, the authors of the book, to see if they knew the counter charm.

Hogsmead came into view and the girls strolled through the main high street, stopping to peer past the shop windows at the occupants in the various establishments. A shock of Ginger hair greeted them on a street they past and Hermione caught Ginny to indicate that her brothers were in view.

"Come on lass, this is the best candy you'll ever try. One taste and you can see in whatever colour you choose. See the world in a tinge of pink, or the sunset in a vibrant blue." They preached to a hapless Ravenclaw that passed by.

"Ladies!" George called upon seeing the duo approach. "Can we interest you in some firework necklaces. We've solved the scorching problem now." He smiled with a killer grin that likely had gotten most of their profits thus far. Hermione subconsciously reached for her neckline, but Ginny undeterred was straight to business.

"Fred, we need the book you gave to Hermione." It was more of an order than a request, and the twins gave each other a sideways glance.

"And what prey tell happened to the one we gave you guys initially?" They asked in unison. Hermione was about to answer when Ginny, ever serious, cut her off.

"That doesn't matter. We need another copy." The look on her face could have set fire to anything she turned her gaze to, but the Twins, clearly immune to her sisters killer eyes, seemed undeterred.

"No can do dear sister." Fred began

"The only other copy is the manuscript, which is at the publishers."

"What we gave you is the proof read version."

"Could be worth a small fortune one day, we hope you haven't lost it."

Ginny and Hermione's face fell in unison, which didn't go unnoticed by the Twins.

"Did something happen? Perhaps we remember the spell or segment you need?" Fred offered helpfully.

The girls looked at each other, inwardly warring about whether or not telling the twins was a wise move. On one hand the twins might be able to help, but on the other they could also use the information for less than pure goals. Ginny envisioned herself in the servitude of the twins for at least a few weeks but chancing it she turned back to them and sighed.

"We need the reverse charm for the cat girl spells." She finally admitted after a long drawn out pause. Fred and George turned to each other before jumping at the golden moment presented before them.

"Well well well. Cursing fellow students is forbidden Miss Granger." Fred began as he pulled himself smugly up to full height. "You are the only person who knows the spell. Ron does well to remember Lumos."

"Shut up you git." She spat back as George circled around.

"You seem to bare no evidence or need for the counter curse. Unless…" his voice trailed off noticing Ginny's long coat. With a quick swipe the coat's tail was lifted and the need for the spell suddenly became evident.

"Oh my. Planning to treat Harry to a special evening?" They teased as both Ginny and Hermione went bright red at the thought. The two laughed and Ginny tried to regain her composure.

"Look you two. We just need the spell. Do you remember it." She pleaded.

"Sorry baby Sis, there were much more memorable spells we found for that book, that one didn't stick in our mind." George finally admitted. Ginny's heart fell and she hung her head dejectedly forward. Hermione leapt forward and looked them both in the eyes.

"Isn't there anything you can do?"

"Well…" Fred began as he looked to George for clarification.

"We could owl the publisher for a printed copy to be delivered now." Ginny's eyes darted up as she looked her brothers square in the eye. "But it wouldn't be here until tomorrow morning, that's even if they agree." It didn't matter to her, it was a chance, and that's the best she'd got so far.

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" She blurted, hugging furiously one brother then the other. Giving no time for any return demands or back chat she grabbed Hermione's hand and ran. The twins stood there not sure what just happened, but clearly Ginny's excitement was genuine as they were provided an amusing view of her coat being batted about by the tail beneath.

The time in Hogsmead was short and the two made their way up to the castle, not wanting to stay for fear someone notice Ginny's unfortunate condition. Harry and Ron rounded the corner ahead and jogged briefly to catch them.

"Where have you been so early?" Ron asked, getting straight down to business. Harry hung back, waiting for any revelation without wanting Ron to know. Ginny's coat hadn't slipped by him unnoticed.

"Oh, just girl stuff." Hermione quickly returned, covering for Ginny. The two met eyes and smirked but this, as ever, went over Ron's head.

"Well Harry and I were about to grab a butter bear. You want to join us?"

"No thanks." Ginny replied.

"We're heading back to the common room. We've got some work to do." Hermione added. Ron, knowing the study habits of the bushy haired girl, and the likely truth in the words, thought little more of it and turned to Harry to follow as he continued.

"You girls enjoy yourself." He finished as both turned to leave.

Hermione turned to Ginny, wearing a matching look of relief. They grinned briefly and were about to continue when something caught Hermione's attention.

"Ginny" She began as a look of dread swept over her. Ginny was about to enquire what the problem could be but her word caught in her throat when she too looked at her friend.

They locked eyes and knew instantly what the other had been referring to. Both girls raised one hand to their heads, and the other to their posterior to confirm the presence of both feline ears and tail.