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A/n: It was soooo cool. I updated this morning and then I went out to Borders book store and then I went to lunch, and when I came back, I had 6 reviews. SIX! In one day! In like 3 or 4 hours! Is that not awesome? That inspired me soooo much, I decided to try my best to leave one more chapter before I leave for Chicago. Any of you guys live in Chicago? I love it there. Anyway, got my chocolate chip cookies and my orange soda, so let's get started! (Wouldn't it be wild if I did two chapters in one day?)

Chapter Eleven (A/n: I'm on a roll. Oh yeah.)

Ginny is sitting alone on the common room couch, thinking about the hearing that happens in about a week or so. Everyone else is taking exams, much to Ginny's delight. She takes out a book and starts reading.

Fifteen minutes later, "Hey Ginny." A voice surprises her and she jumps about six feet in the air.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you."

"It's alright, Hermione." Ginny smiles at her friend. "So, what's up? It's not like you to run back up here before another exam."

Hermione smirks. "I have the time. Can I tell you something?"

Ginny nods. "Sure. Anything."

Hermione looks around; making sure no one is listening. Even though there isn't anyone, she whispers, "I know your secret."

This catches Ginny totally off guard. She thought Hermione was going to tell her something about Ron or Harry or Remus or something. She takes a deep breath. Well, it didn't surprise her that much, considering that Hermione was a very smart girl. She replies slowly, "And what would that be?"

Hermione takes out her time turner. "You used one of these to go back in time. To the time when Harry's mum, dad, and Remus were in school. You fell in love with Sirius Black, and are now trying to prove, for some reason, that he's innocent-"

Ginny frowns. "He is innocent."

"Whatever. Is that right then?"

Ginny says, "Close enough." She looks her directly in her eyes. "Look. You tell no one. Hear me? No one. You do, and I'll tell about your little secret." She picks up Hermione's time turner; then puts it in Hermione's hand. "Good luck on your next exam."

"Thanks. It's the last exam of the day. Want to do something later?"

Ginny nods. "Sure."

Hermione pulls out a book from her bag. "Oh, you'll probably want this back." She hands it to Ginny. It's her yearbook. "You left this in the library a few days ago. I haven't had the chance to give it back to you." Hermione smiles. "We both fell for a marauder. Isn't that funny?"

Ginny smiles. "That's what I meant when I said 'It looks like you and I have the same dilemma.'"

"Yep. You've been dropping hints all year, haven't you?"

"Not that I was aware of."

"Stay away from him Ginny. He's dangerous."

Ginny looks annoyed. "You sound like Remus."

Hermione smiles. "Do I? I'll talk to you later."

"'k. Bye." Hermione walks out.

Ginny sighs. "She knows. She's going to tell them……….. why me? Why me?"

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Hermione walks up to Ginny later, with tear streaks on her face. "Hagrid lost. Buckbeak's is going to be executed."

"Are you going to go down there before….?"

"I think so. It happens at sunset."

"That's not too long from now. You three better hurry."

"Do you want to come?"

Ginny shakes her head. "I wish I could be there to help console Hagrid, but I have other things to do. Tell him I'm sorry."

Hermione nods. Harry and Ron walk down with the cloak. "Ready?"

"Good luck. Don't let anyone see you." Ginny says. "See you when you get back."

They nod and walk out of the room. Ginny is alone again in the common room. She comments, right after they close the portrait door closes, "Buckbeak will be safe."

She stands up, and goes over to the window. She looks over to Hagrid's hut, and then over to the Whomping Willow."It's tonight. They meet Sirius tonight. I'll be ready." She runs up the stairs to her dorm.

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A/n: Ok, really short one, I know, but I put in Killer Angel's request, and tried to create a little suspense there to leave you hanging, for a week or so before I update. Hehehehehehe. Blame the orange soda. I'll be back at home on Tuesday, so I'll start typing the next chapter then. The exciting part, (or so I think) draws very close. Can you feel it? I can. (lol, I know I'm weird. Hehehehe. I like it that way.) R/r!

Shoutouts:

The Elfin Child: Thanks for telling me about the "save as a webpage thing." I didn't know about that. Was the grammar good in this one? I hope so.

Bell: Thanks! I hope you liked my very short chapter!

Killer Angel: I'm glad you liked the part with the Marauder's map. I didn't exactly know how I wanted that one to go, so I thought it was kind of bad. I'm glad you liked it though!

KeeperOfTheMoon: Sadly, I don't have AOL messenger. I have windows messenger, which most people don't have. My computer won't let me download it because I don't have "administrator privileges" or whatever that is. Feel free to email me though!

American X Dreamer: Hehehe. I thought that too. I thought 'now, that would be ironic. I'll do it!' Yeah. I know you reviewed for the chapter before the last one, but I felt like replying to it any way. Hehehehe.

Porphyrophobic Grape: I'm glad you liked it. This one felt awful short, but that's where I wanted to end it, you know? Anywho, (hehehehe. I always say "anyways" and it drives my friend nuts. "anyways" isn't a word. (or so she says.)) Please review!