If the Elder Wand was real then the invisibility cloak and Resurrection Stone had to be real to. That was how Potter had defeated the Dark Lord, but that didn't matter, only the Resurrection Stone mattered. Gregory was certain that Potter and his pose were in the Headmasters office, he hurried along. The gargoyle that normally guarded the stair case lay off to the side, both ignoring one another Gregory climbed the spiral stair case. The great doors were closed but he could make out muffled sounds seeping out from the interior.

Having no plan Gregory did the first thing that he could think of, knock on the office doors. The voices hushed simultaneously, regret hit hard giving birth to second thoughts, maybe this wasn't such a good idea. The door creaked open at first but as soon as the person caught sight of Gregory it swung the rest of the way almost crashing into Gregory. As he regained his footing he was face to face with an angry Weasley brandishing his wand

"What the bloody hell do you want?"

Gregory lifted his hands showing that he was unarmed, "Don't...please, I need to ask Potter something."

Weasley's only answer was his angry stare; he made no attempt to get Potter.

Careful not to make any sudden movements Gregory got onto his knees, clasped his hands, and pleaded for the first time in his life, not counting the times he playfully pleaded with Vincent. "I'm beggin' you please let me ask Potter something.

Gregory thought that Weasley's face softened a little, or might have just been the flickering of shadows cast by the touch light, either way, "Harry, Goyle needs to talk to you."

Shuffling and confused whispers, then Potter appeared at the doorway, wand also out and ready. Harry looked mildly surprised, "What is it?"

"You have the stone that brings people back from the dead righ'?"

The question drew Granger to the door completing the trio, the three of them throwing each other nervous glances.

"Pardon?"

Potter's playing dumb. Gregory had no idea how he was going to get the stone off of Potter. "Please..." he inhaled deep, "I'll give it back, I swear."

"I don't know what-"

"Come on, what do I have to do? I'll do anything."

Weasley interjected before Potter could respond, "Don't listen to him; he's probably going to use it to call back Voldemort."

Potter shot an 'I want to kick you' look at Weasley for spilling the beans, ha! They were playing dumb; Potter could no longer pretend ignorance.

"What do you need it for?" Weasley and Granger's jaws hit the floor but they remained silent.

"I...I..." the trios eyes were all peering into his own expecting him to make up some ludicrous lie, nothing short of the truth was going to satisfy them. What do I care if they know? I'll never have to deal with them after this. Still Gregory hesitated this was a secret that he had kept quiet for four years, and then they had kept it together for another three.

"Vincent and I are...were more then friends...I need to know for sure that...he's...gone, no I just need to say good bye." Fresh tears made muddy paths down Gregory's filthy face.

Granger looked shocked even touched; Weasley on the other hand looked discussed, "You and Crabbe? YOU AND CR-"

"Ron!" Potters face full of pity for the boy kneeling in front of him. "You swear? No funny business, that's all you want the stone for?"

Gregory nodded his head; a red hue could be seen on his cheeks where the tears had left torrents behind.

Potter explained to Gregory that he had left the Resurrection Stone on the forest floor where he had fallen. Having all the information that he needed Gregory stood, looked at the three of them then turned ­his back and ran towards the Hogwarts grounds, to the Forbidden Forest. He faintly heard Weasley ask Potter if it was a good idea to trust him with the Resurrection Stone. It didn't matter what they thought anymore, Gregory knew what he had to do and where he had to go.