Chapter 11: We're off to see the Wizard
Hermione and Ginny were ready to go to Hogsmeade. Hermione wore what could be a classic hippie outfit, a knee-length paisley brown skirt, a baggy white top with a brown braided belt and finally a simple pair of black slippers. Ginny on the other hand looked like a rebel of some sort; she was wearing a tight black top that had THE BEATLES written on it. She also wore flared jeans and army boots. Her hair was in a messy bun whilst Hermione's was loose.
As they walked to the common room Ginny could hear people muttering and she knew immediately it was about her and the Regulus incident. Of course Sirius was also one of the ones muttering.
"Hermione you look beautiful, Ginny you look horrible." Sirius said flatly.
"I'm sorry Black, have I done something wrong?" Ginny asked sweetly.
"Yes you have, by fraternising with a Death Eater!" Sirius barked angrily.
"Oh grow up Black, I'm a big girl I can choose who to talk to by myself!" Ginny yelled back "If you need me I'll be wasted in the Hogs Head."
Ginny stalked off muttering about twats and a waste of time. Hermione looked at Sirius, blushing. After the argument there date was increasingly awkward until finally Sirius spoke up.
"Do you want to go to Honeydukes, then the Three Broomsticks to meet Lily?" He asked sounding rather shy.
"Okay then." Hermione said with a small smile.
As they walked past the shrieking Shack Sirius' hand slipped into hers and Hermione's cheeks turned bright red but luckily instead of looking flushed they looked rosy like she'd been out in the cold for too long. Finally they reached Honeydukes and around an hour later they left and Hermione leaned in and pecked Sirius on the cheek.
"Come on, let's got to the Three Broomsticks." Hermione said taking Sirius' hand in a bold move.
Ginny giggled as Aberforth reluctantly handed her another bottle of Firewhiskey.
"Thanks *hic* Dumbledoer." She laughed
"Its Dumbledore." Aberforth muttered.
Ginny waved her hand as if to say whatever and took a long swig of her drink.
"Can I get some of that?" A voice said and Ginny turned to see Barty Crouch Jr.
"Sure why not." Ginny said handing him the bottle.
"I wasn't talking about just the Whiskey." Barty said, his tongue flicking out like a snake.
Ginny winked "Neither was I."
Once the bottle was finished Barty jumped up and offered a hand.
"May I walk you back?" He asked in a posh gentlemanly way.
"Why of course kind sir." Ginny laughed stumbling off her chair.
She linked arms with him and she suddenly started skipping dragging Barty along to.
"We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz." She sang as they skipped back to Hogwarts.
The Marauders and Hermione were very surprised to see Ginny skipping and singing with a very miserable looking Barty Crouch Jr.
"Oh look Barry its Regulus." Ginny said excitably pointing at Sirius.
"That's the other Black, Reeves." Barty said tiredly.
Ginny frowned and squinted at Sirius before dragging herself and Barty to him and inspecting him closely.
"Your right Barry, that isn't Regulus." Ginny said then suddenly she slapped Sirius.
"WHO ARE YOU, YOU REGULUS LOOK ALIKE!" Ginny yelled, before suddenly fainting on Sirius.
"Can I go now, she's been like this since she gave me the Firewhiskey." Barty said before leaving without waiting for an answer.