A glimmer within a trial

A/n: Thanks to everyone who reviewed!! You will find out about Bridgett here, I promise. I have an announcement at the end I would like everyone to read.

A glimmer within a trial

Part 8

Bridgett opened her mouth in shock. She looked completely horrified. Ginny decided to speak for her since she didn't look like she would say anything anytime soon.

"How did you find out Hermione?"
"Kimberly said she passed out before in class, and that made me start thinking. Also, many kids at school seem to be afraid of her, but you're not Ginny. That meant she wasn't necessarily bad, but she must be of some serious threat. That made me think of Hagrid, because he's half giant which scares some people because giants are known to be rather mean. Then there is the matter of Lupin; many people are afraid of him because he is a werewolf. Lupin is a good guy, but yet he gets the same bad judgments. I decided Bridgett must be in a similar kind of situation. There has to be something in her bloodline that is not normal.

Ginny nodded her head in order for Hermione to continue on. So far, she seemed to be right on track. However, Hermione didn't get a chance to finish as Liberty came to announce that supper was ready. Ginny quickly promised Hermione she would talk to her later as they followed Liberty into the kitchen. Bridgett seemed troubled throughout the whole meal, and Ginny couldn't help but feel bad for her.

The situation didn't seem any seem any better between Harry and Ginny. Harry was not only refusing to talk to her, but now he would barely make eye contact with her. Worse yet, Ron and Hermione seemed to be getting into the argument because of Harry and Ginny. It started when Hermione tried convincing Harry and Ron that they were acting like little children; neither one of them agreed with Hermione, so they simply refused to talk to her too.

Ginny felt just awful. She didn't mean to start a fight between everyone; if only Harry and Ron would quit trying to be so stubborn. Kimberly sat quiet, for once, not knowing what to do about her fighting friends.

The adults seemed pretty oblivious to the children's problems as they were having problems of their own. Sirius kept pestering Liberty about seeing her in her pajamas, and she did not seem to take his teasing very easily. Shelby was trying to flirt with Snape, but Snape didn't seem to be taking the cues very well. Poor Remus just sat at the table; contemplating weather he should hit Sirius on the side of the head for being so obnoxious to Liberty.

After dinner, they tried to sit in the living room, but no one seemed very talkative. Shelby went to bed first, followed by Liberty, Snape, Sirius, and Remus. Kimberly decided to go up next, she looked lonely and Ginny wished Neville could have stayed for her sake. The poor girl looked mighty lonely, but she couldn't invite Neville because he didn't know about Sirius.

Ginny looked around at the rooms remaining occupants. She, Hermione, and Bridgett were trying to outlast the boys so they could finish their discussion, but Harry and Ron seemed to be too busy giving Ginny and Hermione dirty looks. After another hour, Ginny couldn't take the fighting anymore.

"That's it. This has to stop," she shouted. "You two can't avoid us this whole vacation."

"Why is that," Ron remarked.

"You're not being fair. Besides that, you are mad at Hermione, and all she did was stick up for me."

"No, I'm mad because Hermione called us childish."

"I can't help that I spoke the truth," Hermione chimed in.

"We're not being childish."

"Ron, I know about Bridgett, and I don't blame Ginny for not telling me."

Ron stood openmouthed. "How did you find out then?"

"I found out by myself."

"Er, Hermione," he said, softening her tone. "I really wanted you to know. That was why I got so angry. Ginny wouldn't let me tell you or Harry."

She walked up and gave him a hug, which he gladly returned. Ginny noticed that Harry still seemed awfully mad. He crossed his arms and pouted as Ron and Hermione made up with a kiss. Ginny couldn't believe Harry was being more stubborn than Ron. She couldn't figure out what was wrong with him, but she was getting a feeling that whatever was bugging him; it had to go deeper than just Bridgett's secret. Something else had to be bugging him.

Ron bid Hermione goodnight, and went up to his bedroom. Harry started up after him.

"Harry, wait," Ginny caught up to him at the banister. He turned, but said nothing. "Harry, I need to know what is bugging you."

Harry spoke to her for the first time since that morning. "You're keeping secrets from me."

"I told you before Harry, it is not my secret to tell."

"Yes, but…well, er…," Harry stuttered.

"There is something else bugging you Harry, isn't there," Ginny asked.

"Maybe there is," he stated plainly.

"If there is, please tell me," Ginny said, looking into his dazzling green eyes.

"I can't," he whispered, and departed up the stairs.

Ginny watched him go in amazement. She couldn't figure out what was bugging him so profusely. If it wasn't because of Bridgett's secret, then what was it? She was going to find out first thing in the morning, after she opened her Christmas presents. That made another worry pop in her head; how was she going to give Harry his gift if he insisted on being mad at her.

"Ginny, are you ready to continue on to what we were talking about earlier," Hermione said, disrupting her thoughts.

"Yeah, go on from where you left off," Ginny said. Bridgett just sat, listening.

"Well, Kimberly was going off earlier about Bridgett passing out in class. I have also spotted her going into some sort of trance a couple times, though I always figured she was deep in thought."

"Okay, so that is how you found out about Bridgett. Now, I want to know what you know about Bridgett."

"Bridgett is half spirit." Bridgett looked down to the floor at Hermione's declaration. "That isn't anything to be ashamed of. It's not your fault Bridgett," Hermione continued on.

Bridgett finally spoke. "Thanks Hermione, but do you know what I can do? I mean, that is why most people are afraid of me; they say my powers can be used for evil."

"I know Bridgett, but they could also be used for good."

"How's that," she asked suspiciously."

"Well, from what I read up on, I learned you could astro-project. That is, your spirit can leave and go back into your body as it pleases. I also know you can possess people, and that is what causes the fear."

"Hermione, I swear I have never possessed anyone."

"I agree with Ginny, you should tell everyone in the house Bridgett, but it is not my secret to tell. You should be the one that tells them."

"But what if they don't ever want to talk to me again."

"We're not like the other kids at school Bridgett. They will understand, and Ginny and I will make them. As I said, you could be the key in capturing Wormtail."

"How's that," Ginny and Bridgett asked at the same time.

"You can go into Wormtail's body, and make him go to Dumbledore," Hermione stated.

"But wouldn't that be dangerous," Ginny questioned. "You-Know-Who can sense things like that."

"We'll find a way around You-Know-Who. Yes, it is dangerous. The decision rests in you Bridgett."

"But, as I told you before, I've never possessed anyone. I don't know how."

"You may not know how, but you have the ability to. You will just need a little practice."

"So, will you help Bridgett," Ginny asked.

"Can I sleep on it, and answer you in the morning," Bridgett asked nervously.

"Take all the time you need," Hermione said compassionately as they made their way up to their rooms.

ANNOUNCEMENT: I will be going on a school trip to New York January 4-12th, so I will be unable to post any more stories, or review any stories until after the 12th. I may post one more part before the 4th, it all depends on how much time I have-I'm in the process of planning my New Years Eve party and everything, and friends and work are keeping me very busy right now (not to mention I haven't even started to think about packing)!!

A/n Not much of a cliffhanger, so everyone should be happyJ!! Will Bridgett help Sirius? And what is wrong with Harry; he's acting mighty peculiar!!

Disclaimer I don't own themJ!!