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"Ginny there is a letter here for you." Stated a beautiful brunette standing close to the bed.
Ginny was suddenly jolted awake. She had forgotten to visit Hermione and Harry last night. "Shit! " she scolded herself while grabbing her throbbing head. The events of that night were in a bit of a haze. Krum had tackled her, and as they were fighting on the ground, then her team stepped in and ushered her away quickly before things got really messy. She had a black eye, and felt very bruised, but all in all she was all right. Her whole team decided to go to a pub close by to celebrate, keeping there uniforms on to show there pride.
As Ginny was celebrating with her teammates, she spotted a familiar face in the crowd. It was her ex, the famous model that Hermione had questioned about earlier. Her first instinct was to ignore her, so she was going to finish her drink, then be off to go visit Harry and in particular Hermione.
However, one drink turned into three and four, suddenly she realized that she was being tugged away by McCormick, to meet with her ex. It was nice to talk to her, Ginny realized. However she was, well, not exactly clear-headed. One thing turned into another, and before she knew what was happening, they were alone in her ex's flat.
With her head still throbbing, Ginny began to put on her quidditch uniform which had been haphazardly strewn across the room.
"How much did I drink last night?" Ginny stated more than questioned.
The Brunette just laughed in return.
As Ginny shifted across the flat awkwardly, trying to collect everything she was stripped of last night, she reached her letter on the table. She had expected that it was from Hermione or Harry questioning where she was.
"Hogwarts…" she said confused and began to read.
The brunette came up behind her and wrapped her arms around Ginny's waist. "What is it babe? Something wrong?"
Ginny still looking perplexed shifted around to face the brunette, without the brunettes grasp loosening.
"Uh… I am not sure, but it says I need to go there immediately."
"Oh.."
"Look, thanks for… well… everything, but I have to go."
"Oh yeah, um… no problem Gin." The brunette paused, looking for the right words, "Its just, owl me once in a while okay?"
"Of Course!" Ginny stated kissing her on the cheek. However the Brunette did not pull away. Her head edged close to Ginny's and although Ginny suddenly felt very conscious of their close proximity, she did not pull away. Suddenly they were involved in a deep, passionate kiss. Ginny started to panic slightly.
After a few moments, sensing Ginnys change in demeanor, the brunette muttered, "Uh, right you better get out of here. You don't want to keep Professor McGonagall waiting."
Ginny chuckled, "No, she was never one to like that. Look…" she said after a pause.
But the Brunette interrupted, "No, no excuses needed, just get out of here before I change my mind and lock you in. I love you Ginny, and I miss you. But we both know you are in love with someone else. That's the way it's always been with us, I wish I could be more to you Gin, but I cant. My heart has broken enough. Just go and leave with no hard feelings all right? You are always going to hold a special place in my heart, you were just meant to be with someone else."
Ginny smiled at her, gave her one-peck on the cheek, and before the brunette knew it; she had appaperated and was gone.
As Ginny arrived in Hogsmede, she realized she was still in her quidditch uniform. "Oh well," she thought, "Professor McGonagall wont mind."
So she began the long trek up to the school. She preferred to walk because it allowed her to think, and that was something she desperately needed to do. She not only needed to think about what was awaiting her at the school, she also wanted some time to reflect on her life since Hogwarts. As she walked up onto the grounds she had spent the better part of seven years on, she felt at ease. She knew Hogwarts, she was comfortable there. As she looked around at an empty campus, she realized she did not know exactly where to go. She slowly made her way into the entrance hall. She looked around the empty building, and realized that Hogwarts, and the feeling you get there, never really changes.
There was something going on in the great hall, and since this was summer, Ginny knew that something was not right. "What's going on in.." Ginny started, but held her tongue when she saw Professor McGonagall standing in front of a few others.
"Ah, Ms. Weasley! We have been awaiting your arrival. Come join the others." Professor McGonagall smiled.
As Ginny made her way to join the group, she looked around surprised.
"Ms. Weasley, I am sure you remember Mr. Malfoy, Mr. Potter, Mr. Longbottem, and Ms. Granger."
"Yes of course I do Professor."
"Professor, no that Weasley has decided to enlighten us with her presence, would you mind explaining why we are here?" Malfoy said carelessly.
"Well, Now that you are all present I would be happy to explain. As you know, some of the staff here are well beyond retirement age. Now you were all asked her today based on your work while you were here at Hogwarts, since you have left Hogwarts, and based on your general standing in the magical community. You, Mr. Malfoy have proven tirelessly since the war your desire to help the wizarding community. Your work in potions in the ministry has helped countless other Witches and Wizards. Mr. Longbottem, you are an amazing herbologist, albeit not the best in transfiguration," smiled professor McGonagall as Neville turned a deep shade of scarlet. " Mr. Potter, we can't even begin where you have helped out in the ministry and in battling against the dark arts. Ms. Granger, your work in transfiguration has always astounded me, along with your sheer desire to help out the community around you. And Ms. Weasley," Professor McGonagall paused, " although your talent on the quidditch field has blinded the public to your work in Charms, we here at Hogwarts have not forgotten."
"But professor, what does this all mean?" Asked Neville dumbfounded.
"Really Longbottem? You really can't figure out what McGonagall is getting at?" Sneered Malfoy, "Are you sure you want him professor?"
"Want me for what?" asked Neville still obviously confused.
"Neville…" hissed Ginny
"You all have been handpicked for your skill and leadership, to be asked if you would like to have the honor of joining the staff at Hogwarts this fall."
Not the best ending to a chapter, but what are you going to do?
Ahh… So that's it for now, but don't worry, I will update again before the weekend is over. I have about three more chapters written, just not typed. A thanks for the reviews again, is it really sad that I am excited that it went over the 10 mark? Oh well, thanks guys!
