Virginia raced down the hallway and cursed when she came to a dead end over looking a rather high balcony. The Healers had turned in the other direction. So she was safe for the moment. She looked at the balcony and a sudden horror came over her. Memories coming back. Suddenly she was fifteen years old.

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" Lady Virginia may I speak with you?"

" Solvern " said Virginia. " Yes of course. Come in."

The house elf came in slowly and walked up to her. He was slightly smaller in height. He bowed. Virginia sighed and hoisted him up from the ground.

" Please Solvern. There is no need to bow."

" Your Mother..."

" Look Solvern. She is insane..."

" Lady Virginia... I must bow out of respect..."

" Okay " said Virginia. " So what I if I told you that bowing to me ...was...ah...erm... highly insulting and repulsive."

" Well then I would not do it..."

" Wonderfull " smiled Virginia. " Well then now you know. Did you say you wanted me?"

" Yes... you received a letter requesting you to pick up some groceries from Mr Florian."

" Oh yes the books and things I ordered. I almost forgot. I better go down there straight away."

" What shall I tell your Mother. If she asks?"

Virginia smiled her youthful smile showing pearly teeth and a dimple that would go with maturity.

" Oh tell her that I have gone out with a friend. But dont tell her I have gone to the store. I need these things so I can study about good magic and my Fathers works against evil. If she ever knew..."

He nodded.

Virginia smiled and pulled on her robe. She took some sickles out from her purse and headed down the lane and into Diagon Alley. She ran into Mr Florians shop. He was at the counter waiting for her.

" Ah so you got my letter then?"

" Immediatly " said Virginia. " I had to come straight away."

" Well I have everything for you. Your book on the Order of the Phoenix. The scrolls on recent events in Magic the good and the bad and here... well I thought you might like this." He handed her a small black diary.

" What's this?"

" Open it and see."

She opened the little diary. " Oh my God."

" It's a diary containing all the ideas your Dad has for the order and what he had planned for you. See Virginia dear... no matter how bad things got in the end ... he never forgot about you... he really loved you."

" Thank you Mr Florian... I dont know what to say..."

" You must mind that Virginia. You cant let...you have to..."

" I know ... keep it away from my Mother at all costs. I understand that fully Mr Florian. Oh do you have any Lace Wing flies?"

" No... I'm afraid not. But you can always try Laura Harpin's store. She always has them."

" I will then... thanks again Mr Florian. Bye."

" Goodbye Virginia. See you soon."

She ran down the alley and up the steps to Mrs Harpins store. Her store was situated upstairs with a lovely balcony.

" Mrs Harpins " called Virginia. There was no answer.

" How unusual " said Virginia. She pushed open the door into her living area.

" Mrs Harpins. It's Virginia."

She heard shuffling from the balcony. She ran out.

" Mrs Har... " Virginia screamed as she saw the Mrs Harpins edging her way over the balcony and looking downwards.

" Mrs Harpins " cried Virginia. " What are you doing?"

She looked wildly around. Her hair was blowing madly and for a woman in her late forties she looked like she had aged a decade.

" Go away " she screamed. " Please just let me be."

" Mrs Harpins it's me Virginia."

" I know who you are " screamed the woman.

" Please come down. It's such a huge fall. You may get hurt. You might fall."

" They're dead " cried Mrs Harpins. " My family... murdered...murdered. My sister and her family slaughtered like animals. Muggles ... they were...they had no chance whatsoever. All I have left is my nephew Tommy."

Virginia cried. " Who killed them?"

" Belletrix Lestrange " screamed Mrs Harpens. " That evil woman she... she... " Mrs Harpins choked on her words." I never got to say goodbye. I fought with Marian my sister the night before she died. I never got to say sorry. I never got a chance. Can you believe my last words to my sister were it's your fault not mine."

Virginia wiped her face as tears rolled down her cheeks. " I'm so sorry."

" It's your stupid Mother " screamed Mrs Harpins. " She did this... after everything I did for your family. After the love I showed you even when others looked down upon her. I did not derserve this. I hope my final act wil prove how much pain we have gone through."

" No dont jump " cried Virginia. She ran forward and pulled Mrs Harpins by her arms and pulled and pulled until she was safely on the ground.

" GET OUT " screamed Mrs Harpins. " LEAVE NOW. BEFORE I CALL THE AURORS AND SEND THEM UP TO ARREST YOUR FILTHY MOTHER."

Virginia cried and backed away. " I'm sorry " she cried. " I'm sorry."

Suddenly a boy of around fifteen ran in. Virginia cried and ran past him , brushing against him.

" Tommy " cried Mrs Harpins. " Oh Tommy."

" Wait " cried Tommy to Virginia. " Come back."

But it was too late. Virginia had already ran out the door crying and Tommy had only gotten a small glimpse of the girl with the dark hair.

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Virginia came again to her senses in the hospital and realised she was trapped at the balcony. She looked around but could see no possible way of getting out. " It was Tommy Flynn " she cried. " Tommy Flynn was Mrs Harpins nephew."

" Right then " she said. " Over I go. Please God , let my climbing skills be better than than I think them to be."

She put one foot over the balcony.

" Wait Stop."

A man put his arm on her shoulder.

She looked around. It was Hugh the nurse from before.

" Ah Nursey you're back."

" Dont do it Honey."

" What?" said Virginia.

" Dont jump. Life is far to precious."

" Oh for heaven sakes. I'm not jumping. I'm trying to escape."

" Suicide isn't the answer honey. Escaping life is not the way to do it."

" No you idiot. I'm trying to break free. So can you give me a hand?"

" No I wont help you end it. You're far too young."

" Jesus. What the hell is wrong with you people?"

He grabbed her by the her legs and lifted her up.

" Hey let me go. You let me go right now... or I'll... drop me now."

The man kept walking until he reached the healer.

" Ah we meet again " said the Healer.

" Yeah whatever " muttered Virginia.

" Hey can you get the idiot to let me down now?"

" Not until we have you back in your bed " said the healer. " This way Hugh. We have room just for Virginia all to herself. Where no one can bother her."

" This is so unfair " snapped Virginia. " Do you know who my Mother is. Well I can call her... and ...oh please let me go."

The healer smiled as Hugh lay Virginia down in the bed. " Just rest for tonight and let us do our job Virginia. Tomorrow you can go home as long as everthing is alright. Okay?"

She nodded. " Fine."

Hugh smiled and walked out the door.

" Sleep well " muttered Virginia.

" What did you say " he snarled.

" Nothing " said Virginia. " Nothing."