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Slytherinphoenix7

It was the end of the year, and exams started tomorrow. Mia and I frantically studied for our potions exam, and when we had both memorized the text, she went off to finish some homework, while Alex and I sat down and quizzed each other on Defense Against the Dark Arts. By the time we had covered most everything we needed to study, it was 10:30. We climbed the stairs and fell into bed. Since it was the end of May, and consequently hot, I had trouble getting to sleep. The windows were open as far as possible, but there wasn't much of a breeze. Finally I fell into a fitful sleep.

The next morning dawned bright and clear. As I stumbled out of bed and into my clothes, I realized it was only 6:45 in the morning. I walked down the stairs yawning, with my Transfiguration book under my arm.

"To turn a living organism," I paused and yawned. "Into a stationary object..." I yawned again. "Example one..." I sighed. (a/n: as I wrote this I kept yawning- and I didn't even get up too early) "An animal into a water goblet," I had a picture of a glass with a rats tail and ears. I giggled. "Tap the animal once, and in a clear voice..." I yawned yet again, and closed my eyes. It was enough, for within two minutes I fell asleep.

The next thing I knew my Transfiguration book was over my face, and I was in a reclining position.

"Ginny, what on earth are you doing?" asked an unfamiliar voice.

"Armph," I responded, closing my eyes.

I felt my book yanked off my face unceremoniously, and I had to smile.

"Well, you're up!" Said an amused, but unidentifiable voice.

Curious to see who it was, I opened my eyes, but shielded them to the light. It was Angelina.

"Angelina?" I asked, surprised.

"Yeah," she said. "What are you doing down here?"

"Uh, well, I was studying, but I fell asleep. What time is it?"

"7:50," she said checking her watch. "We have O.W.L.'s, so I came down to get a little studying done. People don't exactly start heading down for a while."

"Do you want me to quiz you?" I asked, sitting up.

"Sure, do you mind?" Angelina grinned and handed me her book.

"Ok, let's see. What is the definition of a patronus?"

"A patronus is a positive force that protects the conjurer from dementors, it is produced by the incantation, Expecto Patronum. The Patronus, when summoned correctly takes the form of some living creature, for example a rabbit."

"Yeah, ok..."

I quizzed Angelina for another twenty minutes before she went down to breakfast with Alicia and Katie. I sat there reading my Transfiguration, until the girls came down yawning and stretching. I bounced up and dragged them downstairs for breakfast.

Potions was awful. I almost completely forgot to put the lacewings in, but managed to, but in the process, I accidentally dropped one too many in. I tried to pull it out, but burned my hand in the process. Professor Snape had to heal my hand, so I could finish my potion, but I still think I got an 'A', for Acceptable. Mia, of course, got an 'O', outstanding. She tried not to gloat, but it was still hard.

We transfigured an animal into a water goblet in Transfiguration. I was transfiguring a parrot, and I did well, except my burned hand still ached a bit, so the wand tapped the parrot a bit too hard and my crystal water glass was red with a feathered pattern. Poor Aida, she tried, but her goblet still had a turtle's tail.

We ate dinner and went upstairs to study for Herbology and Defense Against the Dark Arts. Which, the next day, we all passed without any real problems. Herbology was just identifying plants, and describing them, and how to care for them, and etc. Defense Against the Dark Arts was easy too. Then after that we went up to the Astronomy Tower to take that exam. It was only marking - from memory - the stars and planets on the chart given to us. Then when we finished that we went downstairs for dinner.

After the girls trooped upstairs for dinner, we took the couch and chairs next to the window overlooking the castle grounds, including part of the Dark Forest and Hagrid's Hut, but since we were so high up it was difficult to see. I decided to write a short journal entry about the exams, but when I reached for my bag, I realized I had left it in the Astronomy Tower. I sighed.

"Guys, I have to go retrieve my bag from the astronomy tower. I'll be back as soon as I can."

They nodded, and went on chatting about the exams, and answers.

Half an hour later, I walked quickly down the halls of the castle, towards the Astronomy Tower. I could sure use the Marauder's Map about now, I thought wistfully. If Filch or anyone caught me in the corridors when we were supposed to be in our common rooms, I would be in trouble. I did have a good excuse, so I figured I might be able to get away from it. I turned a corner sharply and ran smack into –

"Miss Weasley," Professor Snape said. "What are you doing out of bed so late?"

I picked myself up off the floor, and replied, "I was going to fetch my bag from the Astronomy Tower, Professor."

"Is that so? Five points from Gryffindor for being out of bed after curfew," he smirked.

"Sir, If I am not proved otherwise, it is not after curfew, yet," I responded. "Therefore, I am not doing anything against the rules."

"Five more points from Gryffindor for correcting me."

"But..." I stopped, interrupted.

"Is there a problem, Severus?" Professor Lupin asked curtly.

"Weasley is out after curfew, and she correct me," Snape's lip curled.

"Ginny, why are you out here?" Lupin asked, kindly.

"Professor, I was retrieving my bag from the Astronomy Tower," I cast a pleading look at him.

"Then get on with it, and get back to your common room before curfew!"

Snape glared at Lupin, but moved on.

I ran down the hall quickly, and turned towards the tower. I climbed the steps to the top of the tower, and panting I pushed open the door. There was the bag – sitting on the ground near the balcony that looked over the grounds. I picked it up and looked down at the ground. I blinked. A group of adults was walking towards Hagrid's hut. One was holding a glinting axe. It was the executioner and the people from the ministry that were going to kill Buckbeak. Hermione had told me about it this morning. I looked down again, but this time, I saw something besides them. As the ministry people were going in the front door, Harry, Ron, and Hermione were leaving through the back door. They hid behind a pumpkin. Then they disappeared parts of them at a time, as if someone was putting a large sheet on them. I blinked again. Then my mouth dropped open in shock as they reappeared again, running towards the Whomping Willow. The idiots, what are they running at that thing for? Hadn't Ron and Harry learned their lesson about that tree last year? I shook my head and when I looked up, I saw the threesome disappear under the tree, a big black dog dragging Ron, while another Hermione and Harry appeared near the cabin, dragging Buckbeak away into the forest.

"Ginny, you need to go downstairs and to bed," I said aloud. "You're so tired you're seeing things."

I turned away and slid down the banister of the stairs. I had to get back before curfew. I stumbled back into the common room an hour and a half later, carrying my bag. It was after curfew, but I didn't care. I hadn't been caught. I climbed the stairs to our dormitory and flopped into bed. I didn't even bother to change out of my robes. I was so flung by seeing what I did in the tower; I fell asleep almost immediately.

The next day was a Hogsmeade visit, so there was almost no one at Hogwarts. The girls and I went down and took a walk around the grounds, seeing as school was almost at an end. It was gorgeous, and I forgot about the previous nights events during our walk, and for the rest of the day, when Michael Corner told me that Professor Lupin was a werewolf. Snape had told the Slytherins that morning, so naturally the entire school knew. What made the last week of school pleasant was the fact that we didn't see any more dementors, so I didn't pass out. Gryffindor won the House Cup that year. I was exceedingly happy.

Our exam results came the very last day of school. I managed to scrape an A in potions, but the rest of my classes I got either E's or O's. I was excited. Mia, of course, got O's in every class, I was happy for her though.

We boarded the train the next morning, and went home. I looked out my window until Hogwarts had faded from view. I was happy to be going home, but excited for another year at Hogwarts in the very near future. Besides, I would have things to fill in my summer. The Quidditch World Cup was this summer, and that was something I wouldn't miss for the world.

Oh my gosh, I love you all! Thank you so much for being constant supporters and readers of mine! Its really a blessing to have constructive criticism and praise. heres a list of thank yous and answered questions for you guyz.

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