Chapter 10: Memories

Ginny woke up to the chirping of a small bird and she moved a leaf from her hair and snuggled into the warm body next to her. My neck is killing me. Wait, why aren't I in the dorms? WHO'S NEXT TO ME!

Ginny woke up in a flash and turned to see Regulus' sleeping face and he was on his side and her face was into his chest and his hand over her waist while she has her hands around Regulus' neck. Professor McGonagall and Professor Slughorn were rushing down to the tree Ginny tried to get up but his grip was too strong. Ginny poked him under the ribs and he began to stir. To late Professor McGonagall was already scolding her.

"Two students out of bed, and together by the forest. I thought you Miss Reeves had more respect to the rules. As for you Mr. Black you shall proceed with Professor Slughorn to receive your punishment as I will be taking Miss Reeves."

I'm DONE for. What's going to happen to me? The only thing Ginny thought of while walking back to the castle. They entered the Great Hall were everyone's heads were turned on them. No doubt the news had spread that they were found together sleeping by the forest. I mean its Hogwarts; the best kept secret was probably when a girl uses the loo. Slughorn stood by looking at Regulus trying to get out of this hole. While McGonagall was whispering fast into Dumbledore's ear. Dumbledore gave Ginny a small wink and then said,

"Mr. Black and Miss Reeves you can come with me and you're Heads of House."

"Albus do you want any say in this?" Slughorn added in nervously after reaching Dumbledore's office.

"I just wish to speak to Miss Reeves alone." Dumbledore said quietly.

As everyone exited the room Ginny was scared as hell, and no doubt about it looked like it. Dumbledore took a seat in his chair behind his desk.

"Does he know?" Was all he simply said.

"Yes, no, kind of. I mean saw a picture of me, Hermione, my family, and Harry Potter. I'd written the date and when I took it for reference and I forgot I had it with me and it fell out of my robe, that's when Regulus found it. So we went to talk about it and we fell asleep."

Dumbledore had slight worry in his eyes, "I'm going to modify his memory. It's for the best. All he will remember is that he was taking a stroll outside and came across you by the tree and you talked until you both fell asleep."

"Okay." Was all Ginny could manage to choke out.

She left the office without another look. She ran past Regulus, Professor Slughorn, and Professor McGonagall. She ran into the Great Hall told Hermione to meet her up in the dorms and ran out. Oh God, this is going to 'cause more harm than good. Aw well, at least they'll have something to talk about for the next week.

They reached the dorms and ran upstairs and this time made sure to sensory charms so they could know if someone got close enough to hear them.

***Back In The Great Hall***

"What happened?" Sirius said with worry after seeing how Hermione's eyes widened in fear after Ginny whispered in her ears.

"Don't know Pads, think it's something bad?" James said.

"Sure as hell." Remus piped in.

*** Back to Dorms ***

"Really? Dumbledore said that." Hermione said worriedly as Ginny had explained everything that'd happened.

"Yes Hermione. Are we done now?" Ginny added irritably.

She hated herself for getting Regulus in this mess. What's going to happen to Regulus? Is he going to trouble? What if the memory charm goes wrong and he ends up crazy? Okay scratch that, it's Dumbledore he can totally mange a memory charm. Right?

Those were just a few of the thoughts going through Ginny's mind as her and Hermione walked back down to the Great Hall for breakfast and thousands of unanswered questions. They were in for a boatload.

Her and Ginny walked into the Great Hall, Regulus was there sitting as if nothing had happened. Hermione and Ginny went down to the Gryffindor table. Hermione sat by Sirius while Ginny plopped down in between James and Remus.

"What happened?" Sirius whispered into Hermione's ear.

"Later." She said hurriedly.

Hogsmeade tomorrow, date with Sirius, need to make up an excuse for what happened today. I'm getting much more than I bargained for in this date. Hermione thought to herself.

SHIT. WHAT AM I GOING TO DO.? That was the only thing going through Ginny's mind. They headed up for their first-hour classed after breakfast in the Great Hall.