Chapter 25- Ginny's Investigation

Ginny was in total shock.There was only one death; Drake Mitchells and two were in the hospital, Tonks and Susan. Susan wasn't doing so well. She was always motionless and ice cold. Tonks would have color from time to time but other than that, she was in the same state as Susan. Now more than ever the thought of losing someone dear to you was so relastic.

Now Ginny stayed at the roomy, empty and warm Burrow. Since then, Mr. Weasley had started taking Ginny to the muggle library. There was no news posted about the wizarding world but she did enjoy reading the muggle stories and she was amazed at how right they were.

It was a regular day as Ginny was on the muggle computers. About ten minutes to ten, she started researching the name Malfoy. All the obvious information was there, like the 'dark brother' who was believed to be a wizard of some kind. Yet as she was reading she could feel her self being watched. Ginny sat back in the chair and rubbed on her wooden braclet. The braclet was actually her wand. She had preformed a simple charm allowing her to bend her wand in any form she chose. Her breath quickened as she felt the man creep closer.

"Having any trouble?" asked one of the media aid. Ginny yelped causing everyone, good or bad to stare at her.

"I'm sorry," the man said. "I didn't mean to scare. My name is John Baker, I'm one of the part time media aids here."

"No, It's okay. I've just been on my edge since my grandmother died," lied Ginny.

"Once again, I apollogize. I'll leave you to your business," he said walking off.

Ginny returned to her business quietly. Through the different web pages, she came across one that said something rather stricking. One of the more secret warrior orders were of the Malfoyians, better known as the Malfoys and the Snakes, know as the Snape Family. Ginny starred, puzzled. Remus said, judging by Tonks' wound, that the person was very talented with a sword. But not with any sword, an ancient sword that dates back to the orders of the warriors. Malfoy and Snape! Very interesting, she thought. Ginny opened a Google Search and typed in Malfoy and Snape. The first ten were useless but the elventh was just what she was looking for. As another thought hit her, Ginny opened another web page and again returned to the Google Search page. This time she typed in Black, Malfoy and Snape. The first reslut was from a web page called Strange Happenings. When she clicked on it, Ginny was introduced to an article about the burning of Number 12, just recently. She was so into the article she didn't reliaze Charlie's presence.

"Hey Gin," he said scarring her on purpose. Once again, she yelped.

"One more time Charlie," she threaten. Charlie backed from his sister, grinning.

"Enjoying your stay?" he asked.

"Yes," she said firmly.

"Y'know we've gotta go," he said. Ginny sighed.

"Charlie," she said. "The redhead woman over there is the resource lady. Ask her how much it cost to print two web pages, three pages each. You flirt when you're done." Charlie smirked at his younger sister and walked over to the redhead woman, who had been starring at him since he's walked through the library doors.

"Please Kingsley!" Ginny begged the next day. Mr. Weasley had taken Ginny to work with him and allowed her to visit the auror. In one hand was the information she'd collected yesterday and in the other was the article she wanted him to submit.

"I can't do anything about it," he said.

"Yes you can, please! Tonks would have," begged Ginny pulling on her innocent puppy dog face. Kingsley grinned. "Love the new look," he said. Ginny groaned loudly in fustration.

"Maybe you should go to Percy about it," suggested Kingsley. "He's hogh up there. I'm sure he could slip it in."

"HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND!" Ginny yelled. Kingsley put his hands over his ringing ears.

"You Weasleys," he said, "are quick to hate and slow to forgive." Ginny shot him a look that said 'well what did you expect?"

"Ginny I've already told you. I can't help you. Talk with Percy. And if that is all I need you to leave. I've got a busy day," said Kingsley shooing her out.

"Yeah right," said Ginny as she left.

"Nice seeing you too!" he shouted before she turned the corner.

Not much longer after visiting with Kingsley, Ginny found herself infront of Percy's office. She grabbed the konb, opened the door and it was...empty. Fantastic! I trot all the way here and its empty. Real nice Perce, real nice. Sighing, Ginny stole a pen and paper and wrote a quick note before eixting her older brother's office.

Later that night, Ginny was in a losing battle with Bill on whether she could travel to Diagon Alley, alone.

"I SAID NO GINNY AND THAT'S FINAL!"

"YOU'RE NOT MOM AND DAD! YOU DON'T MAKE THE FINAL DECSIONS AROUND HERE!"

"WELL SEEING THAT NIETHER MOM OR DAD IS HERE, I TAKE UP THE RESPONSIBLITY OF WATCHING OVERYOU!"

"JUST BECAUSE I WON'T TELL YOU WHERE RON, HARRY OR HERMIONE IS, GIVES YOU NO RIGHT TO ENCAGE ME!"

"YOU WATCH YOUR MOUTH GINVERA OR I WILL GROUND YOU!"

"You can't ground me," the younger Weasley growled.

"WATCH ME!" Bill roared as he stormed out the room.

Ginny fell on the couch anger flowing freely through her viens.

"Uh Ginny," said Fluer softly from the doorway.

"I'm going to Diagon Alley tomorrow for some clothers and food, you can join me if you like?" suggested Fluer.

"He'd never let me," snapped Ginny.

"I'll make him," Fluer reassured. Ginny smirked at the thought of her brother being yelled at by his wife.

"Sure I'll go."

As Fluer promised, Ginny went to Diagon Alley with her, leaving an angry Bill behind. It was nearing one, as Fluer and Ginny passed by the Complimentary Candy Shope across from Greenbier fashions.

"Can I have some independence?" Ginny asked.

"Well-"

"I'll just be across the street from Greenbeir. At the candy shope," said Ginny. Fluer smiled and nodded.

"Thanks," said Ginny as she rushed into the shop. After ten minutes of waiting Percy finally came. Ginny slid him the article and he scanned over it quickly.

"Where did you find this information?"

"I was researching," said Ginny simply. "So are you going to do it?"

"And if I don't?" challenged Percy, smirking slightly.

"You'll recieve the end of my Bat-Bogey Charm and the complimentary Howler. And who knows, I might just throw in the free mug of posion," snapped Ginny wipping the smirk off his face.

Percy nodded and stood to leave. Yet he stopped and asked, "Did Ron really leave?"

"Do you see him with me?" Ginny snapped. Percy gaave a final nod and made his leave. Ginny turned to see Bill and Charlie running toward her. She knew it was going to be a long night.

The next morning, Kingsley sat in his desk reading the article by Percy Weasley. It was about how the darker families like the Malfoys and the Blacks were joining together and that the aurors should do something about it. And it also asked why the aurors haven't searched the burned black house yet. Bascially critizing that the Aurors haven't been doing their job effiecently.

Ginny really does know how to get what she wants, Kingsley thought putting the paper down. He was still amazed that Ginny went to Percy let alone got him to publish the article. By threat most likely thought he grinning.

Kingsleywasn't surpised When Ginny entered his office.

"So now because of your article, I have to search the Black house," he he said as she entered his office.

"Delighted," said Ginny, leaning against the wall smirking at him.

"What do you need, all mighty one," teased Kingsley, allowing his purple hood to slip over his bald head.

"Love the new look," mocked Ginny. "I want to come along." Her voice was filled with determination and Kingsley didn't feel like battling with Ginny for the next hour and a half.

With just about everything burned, the aurors didn't find much. The trip might have been more pleasent for everyone if Tonks had been there. Ginny herself was quiet, and was never out of reach. When it was nearing time to leave, Ginny hid the envolpe under the old fire mate and placed a charm so that only the address name would reveale it. Smiling for her work was done, Ginny exited the Ancient House of Black.

I hope y'all enjoyed the chapter. So no, Tonks did not die. Thank you so much for the reviews and keep reading and reviewing as always.

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Santiva Potter