Virginia opened her eyes as the curtains were drawn back and streaks of sunlight had managed to fill the room in its warm autumn glow. Two weeks had passed since the rescue of Ginny Weasley and her attack from the angry victims of her mother. Her bruises had heeled nicely and with a little help from Miranda Gobswaqs pure beauty in a bottle potion , she had no scars at all. She sat up in bed and stretched her arms. An owl fluttered at the window. She smiled , waved her wand and it opened the owl flew in.

" Ah there you are Latila. I thought you had abandoned me last night." Virginia smiled sweeetly at the small brown owl. Her Father had bought Latila for her for her sixth birthday and she adored her.

" So what post have you brought for me today?" The owl dropped a number of letters on her lap.

" Ah " sighed Virginia. " More hate mail. Virginia we hate you get out of the country. Lestrange your life is limited. Get out while you can. Get out of our F...king school. Well that isn't very nice " said Virginia as she dropped the numerous letters onto the floor. " Then again. Im quite used to it now."

The owl hooted softly and indicated to one unopened letter on the bed. Virginia sighed. " I dont think so Latila. I've had enough abuse for one morning."

Latila narrowed her eyes and jabbed her beak into Virginia's hand. " Ouch " cried Virginia. " My word you have become feisty. I wonder where you got that from. Alright I'll open the letter. But if it's a howler or an exploding letter , I'll blame you." The owl hooted in agreement.

She opened the letter. " See I have five fingers on this hand Latila. I better have the same amount when I finish reading this." She unfolded the parchment.

Dear Virginia. You must be wondering why I am writing to you , so I will explain myself. First of all , I will introduce myself as Tommy Flynn the boy you met two days ago. I understand that you are going to Hogwarts school in a few days and I know you must be very worried. If you like I would most honoured to accompany you on buying your essentials for the school in the list you will recieve before you go. If this does not please you , I will of course not mention it to anyone. I know that our parting did not go as well as I had planned. You can send your reply back with your owl as she know's my address. I will not be discouraged by any answer that I recieve Virginia , so feel free to be opened hearted with me. If you accept my offer. I will meet you in the Leaky Cauldron at 3.30 tomorrow.

Your's Faithfully

Tommy Flynn.

Virginia layed the letter down as Latila hooted gleefully.

" You know for an owl you are pretty unuasual " said Virginia. " In a sweet way though " she added.

" What will I do ? " said Virginia. " Does this boy not realise who I am."

She laughed to herself. " Of course it's a prank. They are trying to catch me out again and kill me for real."

She opened a piece of parchment and began to write.

Dear Mr Flynn

Thank you for your kind invitation and do understand I was most flattered to recieve it. But with all due respect I have already gathered my school objects and wont be needing any assistence in gathering the rest. I hope I have not disapointed you. Again thank you for rescueing me. I wish you luck with the rest of your life.

Your's faithfully

Virginia Keller.

Virginia sighed. She had lied about gathering her school things. She still had plenty to get and some help would have been great. But she didn't need help , she was strong and was not prepared to be seen as weak. His face appeared in her mind for a second and her heart ached for a moment. Oh get a grip she told herself. Grow up Virginia , this is no time to get a silly teenage crush on a complete stranger. She handed the letter to Latila who refused to take it.

" Go " she ordered loudly. " Or next time you refuse me , I'll use you to stuff my pillows" she lied." Now get out of here."

Hey guys I have a question. Do you like the method I am using for the story in which I am switching the characters around for example ; one minute you are reading about Ginny through her mind and then you are reading about Virginia and so on. I thought this way would prove to be a bit more interesting than just focusing on Harry and Ginny all the time ,this way it causes conflict between them all as you will see. Please tell me what you think. You can PM me or put it in your review. I dont mind.

Thanks

Raemie.