A/N: At the end of the last chapter, I added a little blurb about the Weasleys, but I got bored in Math class (I hate algebra...) and I decided to expand upon it. Well actually, to be perfectly honest, I had forgotten about what I'd already written...But whatever. So here's the new chapter. Thank God for April vacation!

Harry Potter and the Trial of Sirius Black

Chapter Nine

Molly Weasley had awoken early, as usual, but this morning, she had a bad feeling. Descending into the kitchen from the bedroom she and Arthur shared, she nervously glanced at the clock hands.

*Six on home, two on work, one on Mortal Danger...I knew it was nothing...MORTAL DANGER!* "Ginny!" she cried. Rushing up the stairs, she knocked on her daughter's door before yanking it open. Her eyes did a quick scan of the room. The bed was made and hadn't been slept in, but there was a piece of parchment on the pillow.

Dear mum,

I'm perfectly fine. I've gone to rescue Harry. He hasn't written back and Pig brought my letter back unopened. I'm very worried because his relatives have been abusing him, Mum. I promised I wouldn't tell and I know he'll be angry with me, but I can't keep this secret any longer. Don't worry about me, I'll be home soon with Harry. Love you Mum.

Love,

Ginny

"GINNY!" Molly wailed in anguish, began to cry and, clutching the letter close, she sat on the edge of the bed. A thundering of footsteps was heard and five worried, but sleepy, redheads burst through the doorway, wands at the ready.

"Mum?"

"Molly? Is everything alright?" Arthur asked, stuffing his wand in a pocket and immediately going to comfort his wife.

"It's Ginny. She-She's gone."

There was an explosion of noise in reaction to that simple statement.

"Gone? Gone where?" Fred and George chorused, bewildered.

"Gone? What do you mean, 'She's gone'?" Percy cried.

They were all shouting...all except Ron. He just stood there, looking like his whole world had been ripped away. As if in a trance, he made his way over and sat on the bed. Picking up a well loved stuffed griffin, he hugged it close, stroking it.

Not Ginny. Not his sweet, caring little sister. She-she couldn't be *gone*...Could she?

His eyes filled with unshed tears, but he blinked them back furiously. He didn't notice the rest of the Weasleys had gone silent and were simply staring at him until Percy placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Ron?" he ventured.

Hoarsely he asked, "What's happened, Mum?"

"Well to completely understand, I'll have to tell you what's been happening since the beginning of the summer. Ginny doesn't have any friends. I thought it was partly my fault, not teaching her girl things, what with her being surrounded by boys all of the time, so I told her that this summer, she had to stay inside so that I could teach her...And you know she got worried about Harry when he hadn't written back to you, Ron, so she wrote to him and he replied. They've been corresponding all summer. A few days ago, Harry asked to speak to Ginny face to face about...someone." Mrs. Weasley shot a meaningful look at Ron, who understood immediately. "And, well, she left this note..." She handed Ron the message, biting her lip.

*They- they've been abusing him? Oh, Harry, why didn't you tell me?! I'm your best friend!*

A Hermione-like voice echoed in his head *Maybe that's why he couldn't tell you.*

"So now they're both in danger." Ron stated quietly.

Tearfully, Molly nodded. "A-and her clock hand says 'Mortal Danger'."

Percy, straight-laced, always the Perfect Prefect Percy, swore very colorfully. His brothers gave him awed looks, before they all turned back to the problem at hand.

"Maybe-Maybe we should notify Dumbledore." Ron spoke up after a few moments of silence.

"That's a wonderful idea, Ron!" His mother cried, giving him a huge bear hug.

They all trooped downstairs and were surprised to find Dumbledore's head already in their fireplace.

Looking grave, though his eyes still twinkled, he said, "I take it you have realized that young Ms. Weasley has traveled to Surrey?"

Not stopping for an answer he continued. "Before she left she sent an owl to both Professor Lupin and his dog as well as myself. Remus and Snuffles immediately departed for Surrey and I sent Professors McGonnagall and Snape to assist them. I am quite certain that they will find both Ms. Weasley and Mr. Potter with no trouble. I am, however, uncertain as to the condition the children will be in when they arrive. I advise you to notify William and Charles about this. I must be off. I'm to have tea with Cornelius today. Don't fret Molly, they will not return until they get the children to safety." With that said, he disappeared.

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A/N: Sorry this is so short. I just wanted to put something out today. I'll try to have more tomorrow. I'll also respond to my reviews tomorrow. Ttfn!

~Kranberries

Updated Note: Not much happened here, either…