A/N
First off I would like to apologize for not uploading this chapter last Friday. I will be honest, I was feeling rather burnt out due to this being my first time writing a fanfiction. I will say this though, I WILL NOT abandon this story, even if I truly do become burnt out I will not abandon the story. I know how annoying it is when you are reading a story you like and then out of nowhere the story stops. I truly am excited to be back to writing again! Anyways enough about me, I hope you all enjoy Chapter 10!
Luna was just putting the stopper on the potion she had made to help Ginny get out of Harrys' nightmares when the flames of the fireplace erupted green and Ginny came tumbling out. Luna giggled watching Ginny try to stay on her feet while also trying to not trip over the large clothing she was wearing.
"So… how did it go?" Luna asked trying to keep the smirk off of her face. Ginny looked over at Luna and took a minute to compose herself and let the adrenaline running through her to die down before she recounted what happened to Luna. "Well, it seems you were correct when you said your brother and Hermione would not let you help." She said looking at Ginny. "Lucky for you I am here to help," Luna said with a dreamy smile touching her lips.
"Thank you, Luna, you really are my best friend," Ginny replied walking over to hug Luna. Pulling Ginny away and holding onto her shoulders.
"Now why don't I show you what I've done while you were away," Luna said while leading Ginny along. Luna then proceeded to bring Ginny over to the table with newly finished potions. "I found this while reading an ancient medical journal about helping people deal with nightmares." "This potion will act as a… for lack of a better term let's say a portkey." "You must have this on you when you entire and once you want to leave, simply drink the potion and you will be out!" Luna exclaimed happily. Luna once again found herself in a Ginny embrace.
"Thank you, Luna, this is perfect!" Ginny said happily.
"Ginny… please remember what I said though, be careful you have no idea what kind of nightmares Harry is having," Luna said in a serious tone that caused Ginny to stiffen slightly before relaxing once again.
"I promise Luna but seriously, how hard of a life could a child have had?" "He is the Boy Who Lived after all," Ginny said with a chuckle. Noticing that Luna had not joined in looked at her and once again stiffened from her look, Luna was serious.
"Ginny, do not assume anything about his nightmares, I've only known Harry for a short time but I believe he hides a lot about himself and hides behind a mask of happiness." Luna deadpanned. Ginny shifted uncomfortably under Lunas' stare.
"Ok I will be careful but I really don't think he is hiding anything," Ginny said trying to smile and lighten up the mood.
I know he is hiding behind a mask because I do the same thing. Luna thought to herself.
"Anyways, I've also set up a place for you to stay at Hogwarts that Ron and Hermione's won't be able to find you in," Luna said with a smirk on her face. Ginny simply gave her a quizzical expression so she continued. "Ravenclaw Tower," Luna said once again smirking as Ginny performed her best fish impression.
"But I'm not in Ravenclaw, I can't enter!" Ginny said trying to recover from what Luna had just proposed.
"Normally you would be correct, but." Luna stopped for a second for dramatic effect, which to her great amusement worked as Ginny leaned in closer. "Ravenclaw tower does not work like the other three." "You see while Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, and Slytherin all have passwords to enter, we have a riddle to enter ours," Luna said smiling at Ginny.
"But that's… buts thas not safe, that means that anyone can enter your common room if they get the riddle correctly!" Ginny exclaimed. Luna simply smiled dreamily and her eyes got a faraway look in them.
"Ravenclaw was not like the other founders, she priced knowledge over everything else, and I a student sought knowledge, why would she stop them from acquiring it?" "Any student who can answer the riddle correctly has proven themselves to Ravenclaw to acquire the knowledge they seek." "I must say though that this is not common knowledge amongst the other houses, but we do see the occasional Hufflepuff or Gryffindor appear in our common room seeking our books, once in a rare while we eve see a Slytherin enter," Luna said. Ginny was shocked, she had no idea about this.
"Ok well... what's the riddle so I can enter your common room?" Ginny asked, Luna simply looked into her eyes and smiled serenely, which caused Ginny to get nervous.
"I will not be telling you the riddle Ginny, you must prove yourself to Ravenclaw that you below in there," Luna replied happily. Ginny let out a long sigh.
"Ya I was afraid you were going to say that, but what happens if I get the password wrong?" Ginny asked nervously.
"Don't worry you won't, I have faith in you." Replied Luna "Well we better get off to bed now so you can head over to Hogwarts bright and early and remember, you can always come back here for more potion or to simply talk, I will always be here for you Ginny." this time Luna was prepared for the red missile that came shooting at her in an embrace.
"Thank you, Luna, Thank you," Ginny said while hugging her. Both girls after that went up to Luna's bedroom and went to bed.
The next morning Ginny and Luna quickly had some breakfast and then started preparing Ginny for her stay at Hogwarts. "Now remember Ginny, you simply have to ask a house elf at Hogwarts to bring you food, so you don't need to bring any," Luna said noticing that Ginny had started packing some food.
"O ya, sorry I forgot," Ginny replied, ears turning slightly red.
"Ok looks like everything is ready… o ya! Fred and George sent you this letter this morning and a package, not sure what it is." Luna said while handing over the letter and the package. Ginny opened the letter and read
"Ickle Gin Gin"
"It has come to our attention that"
"You will be sneaking into Hogwarts"
"Soon, and before you get mad at Luna"
"For telling us, she told us so we could help"
"Her research a potion to help you"
"She never said what you were doing and we didn't ask"
"Buuut that also means you are doing something you shouldn't"
"And we couldn't be more proud of you"
"So we are loaning you our precise treasure in hopes that"
"It will help you in whatever you are doing"
"We hope you are setting off some big prank!"
"Simply touch your wand to the parchment and say"
"I solemnly swear that I can up to no good"
"And make sure you say"
"Mischief managed"
"When you are done"
"Or else anyone can read it"
"Well now that is settled"
"It is time for us to get back to planning our grand return to Hogwarts!"
"Owl us if you need any advice Gin Gin!"
"Until then, Mischief manage."
Ginny was rather confused at the message and even more so once she saw the old parchment that was the package. Trusting her brothers she touched her wand to the parchment and said.
"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good." Then writing appeared on the parchment.
Prongs Padfoot Mooney and warmtail present
The Marauder's map
Just as Hinny was wondering what this map did she gasped, the map showed the entirety of Hogwarts and everyone who was currently in Hogwarts and where they were at all times, she could see Ron and Hermione in the library! "O this is perfect, Fred, George, I owe you so much," Ginny said out loud, still stunned at what she had in her hands. Quickly she tapped her wand to the map again and said "Mischief managed." and watched as the map once again turned blank. Once she had the map stored safely in her pocket she took some floo powder from Luna as well as a few viles of the potion and had enough powder to return as well safely in a pouch, and Flood back to Hogwarts. Once again Ginny landed in the small closet with spilled potions on the floor from her previous time. As she made her way out of the closet she opened up the map and activated it, watching as people moved all over, and she only progressed forward when she knew the coast was clear.
I really can't thank Fred and George enough, with their map I don't have to dress up as my mum anymore, it just felt so...wrong. Ginny felt a shiver go up her back as she remembered. She carefully walked on the empty corridors watching the map intently, making sure nobody was around as she progressed towards the west tower, Ravenclaw tower. As she walked she could hear her footsteps echoing off the chamber walls. I never realized how creepy Hogwarts can be when you are by yourself. She thought as she saw shadows of armor and anything else in the corridors dancing on the walls and floors as she went by. After what seemed like an hour she reached Ravenclaw tower, she swallowed nervously as she stepped up to the portrait looked at her, and then said,
"What goes on four feet in the morning, two feet at noon and three feet in the evening?" Ginny almost laughed at her luck! Bill had asked her this riddle when he was home from Egypt last summer, it's the riddle of the Sphinx! Fully confident in her answer she looked up at the woman portrait and replied
"A Person." the portrait smiled at her and said,
"Welcome young Gryffindor, to Ravenclaw Tower." the portrait then came swinging open. Ginny stepped inside and drank in her surroundings. Ravenclaw tower, like Gryffindor tower, sat up high in the castle with windows overlooking the grounds. Unlike Griffyndor tower though, there were fewer couches and places to lounge, instead, comfy-looking tables and chairs littered the common room that had bookshelves filled with books surrounding the circular-shaped common room. All in all, the room was very inviting and you could practically feel the knowledge that radiated from this room. Ginny smiled,
This is perfect, thank you, Luna. Ginny thought as she placed her bags down on a table, then finding one of the few couches by the fireplace, she sat down letting the fire warm her body as she took out the map and began to watch Ron and Hermione, she would do this for the next few days until she learned there routine so she could make sure not to bump them.
Thank you to everyone that has followed or favorited this story, you all make me happy to write. Also, I would like to say that I have finally gotten to the part of the story that made me want to write this, to begin with! I am very excited and I can feel the passion for this story once again! Also, I would like to remind everyone reading this story that this is rated M for a reason. Harry's relatives will be more abusive to him in my story and he will have gone through a lot more trauma, if you are uncomfortable with this then this is your warning. The Dursleys will be abusive. With that said I hope everyone who is reading this will continue reading! You all make writing this so much fun!
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