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Chapter 12: Easter Break

The breeze of April felt amazing as it hit my face. The snow was no longer on the ground, giving the plants a chance to bloom again. The Carrow's and Slytherin's had gotten worse since the prank pulled on them. They had taken to shoving us every moment they could, which of course resulted in detentions to us. Why you ask? Do you honestly think we'd let them shove us without cursing them? I still have some bruises from earlier that hurt. Nothing could explain the effectiveness of that prank though.

Gryffindor common room was overjoyed, screaming and cheering. Someone had even taken to posting a picture of Malfoy. It was specifically taken when he fell. So one second he is screaming and then the next he is face planting into the ground. It had been forever since Gryffindor had been this cheerful. Someone had snuck into the kitchens and managed to steal some butterbeers. Neville walked over with 2 butterbeers and handed me the second.

"That was a brilliant prank you know" He said taking a gulp of his butterbeer.

"I have no idea what you're talking about" I smiled

"You are more like your brothers then you think" he laughed shaking his head, "But thanks. I haven't heard Gryffindor this happy in so long" We both nodded and watched the assortment of pictures that were now posted on the wall. Each contained pictures of Slytherin in their outfits. Suddenly the portrait hole opened, revealing none other than Professor Mcgonagall. She just stared at us for a second, taking in our joyous look. I could have sworn I saw her eyes glisten.

"Well its nice to see Gryffindor's party reputation is still true," She said with a stern look. Everyone stopped in his or her tracks and stared in horror, "As many of you know there was a prank played on the Slytherin house today" she said as she noticed the pictures on the board. I swear I saw her mouth twitch. Her Gryffindor side threatened to come out, "I will have you know that if caught, there will be severe consequences" she said gravely, "So please don't get caught" she said quickly staring directly at me, "Now please enjoy your party, but don't stay up too late. I take it the Carrow's won't like you falling asleep in their classes." She finished. A group of students were playing with the radio checking to see if Potter watch was playing.

"Wait Professor Mcgonagall," I said as everyone returned back to the party. She turned around and stared at me expectantly.

"Thanks" I whispered before hugging her, catching her completely off guard, "for everything."

"No thank you" she said, "I have not seen Gryffindor this happy in so long. I must admit I always loved the fact that Gryffindor was always the craziest house. You all deserve some happiness and I am glad you have found a way to bring happiness to the school." She said with a small smile. I have never seen her smile before, "Now be careful, especially you and Neville. They will be targeting you more now" she finished before leaving.

Thinking back to that day always brought a small smile to my face. The pictures still hung on the board that many still laughed at. Whenever the going got too tough people would just watch the pictures. I even sent some pictures to Fred and George who I must say enjoyed them immensely. The past few months, the DA was stronger than ever. Of course we all had like a hundred detentions and each one as painful as ever since Crabbe and Goyle seemed stronger than ever. I think the worst part of it all had nothing to do with the Carrows.

I was walking through the halls with Demelza when Michael ran into me.

"Hey Ginny I was just looking for you" he smiled widely. I just stared at him with a small smile. Michael had really grown these past years.

"Hey Michael, what can I do for you today?" I asked. Demelza followed behind us a bit awkwardly.

"Umm well you see- er- well it goes like this" he said pausing to take a breath, "I fancy you." He said all at once. I knew that he was staring at me more than usual, but I didn't look into it. Michael still liked me?

"What about Cho?" I asked.

"We broke up before I came back here" he answered with a smile.

"Michael you are an amazing person, but this is bad timing. I am the leader of the DA, ex-girlfriend of Harry Potter, and number one on the torture list" I said.

"I know, but I don't care!" he exclaimed. How familiar does this sound.

"But I do." I whispered.

"You still care for him don't you?" He asked warily, "Don't give me that look, you want Potter." He accused.

"It doesn't matter what I want" I shrugged, "While he's out doing his part in this war, I'm doing mine. As long as that's happening there is no us" I sighed

"You always did fancy him." He laughed as I stared past him at the wall, "You more than fancy him." He observed, "Of course Potter gets the most brilliant woman in school." He sighed warily making me blush.

"Thanks, but I doubt I am" I laughed

"Still as modest as ever. When this is over, if he doesn't come back to you then he's an idiot" Michael said, "Its okay though. No hard feelings" Michael shrugged before leaving. That was the most awkward conversation I have probably ever had.

The grounds always looked beautiful during this time; springtime. I loved watching how all the plants and trees seemed to come back to life. It almost inspired a sort of hope in me. Maybe one day the war will be over, maybe one day Harry will come back to me (fat chance), maybe one day I'll see Luna again, maybe one day these horrible dark bags under my eyes would disappear and bring life back onto my face, and maybe one day I will be able to laugh carefree with all those whom I love.

"Gin let's go" Neville said pulling me out of my thoughts. Together we walked with the rest of the students, leaving for our Easter break. Anything that gets me out of this school is fine by me. I stared one last time at the growing plants before getting into the carriages to Hogwarts.

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"Mum I'm fine!" I said irritated, "I'm not hungry"

"Oh but you've gotten so thin. Don't they feed you over there!" Mum ranted

"They feed me just fine" I said loudly, "Not that I eat much anyway" I mumbled. Mum had been going on and on about the way I'm too skinny, and look paler than ever. She nearly flipped when she saw the bags under my eyes. They were definitely worse than they were during Christmas Break. If she saw the 2 scars on my belly then I don't even want to know what she'd think.

"Gin-Gin!" The twins yelled happily.

"How's life"

"Inside the castle of doom"

"With our favorite"

"Slimy"

"Greasy" George added

"Old professor" Fred finished

"Same old" I shrugged, not really paying any mind to them. My mind was already back at Hogwarts. The horrible detentions and visions of my friends screaming during when crucio is used, the fighting, the look Neville gave me when I used it on him all plagued me on a constant basis. I can't believe all of that happened in just a matter of a year.

"Ginny?" George called out. He snapped his fingers in front of my face.

"Huh- what?" I snapped.

"Whoa sorry, you spaced out" George shrugged. Fred just stared at me and for once he wasn't smiling.

"You okay Gin?" George asked.

"I'm fine" I said, "Well I'm tired, goodnight boys" I said racing out of the room.

The burrow had been pretty quiet and peaceful. The boys stopped by a lot to visit, but most of the time I was in my room or sitting peacefully under my favorite tree.

"Ginny!" Mum yelled. I sighed annoyed to be interrupted from the peace that I needed, "Ginny! Come inside now!" Mum yelled in a panic, "Fred, George!" she yelled running back into the house. I stood up grudgingly and walked up to the house.

"What is-" I stopped dead in my tracks. Mum was holding a trunk with clothing.

"No time Ginny, your father just flooed me. Ron has been spotted! We need to go into hiding."

"Mum are you sure?" George asked.

"Ginny grab whatever you can when your dad gets here we leave!" Mum yelled snapping me out of my horrid thoughts. I nodded and ran to my room throwing whatever I can into my rucksack. My trunk was too big and heavy to pack. All my clothing and my wand were all in my rucksack. I threw some books into it and rushed to the door. Do I have everything? I asked myself.

"Ginny! Come on we need to go!" Dad yelled. I looked back at my room and my eyes fell upon a certain item. Harry's emerald eyes stared back at me from the photo on my bed. Without much thought I ran to the bed and grabbed the photo. Now I felt complete.

"What about our shop?" George asked angrily, "We can't just leave it"

"We need to owl Lee and tell him not to go" Fred panicked before running upstairs.

"Fred we need to go- there you are Ginny" Dad said with a relieved look on his face.

A few seconds later Fred ran back downstairs. The house suddenly shook.

"Ginny grab onto me now!" Dad ordered. I instantly grabbed onto him, "Go everyone!" Dad yelled to Fred, George and mum as they apparated. Everything felt as if I was being sucked through a pipe. I honestly hate side apparating. I can't wait until I'm allowed to do it on my own. Luckily I was holding onto dad because we landed on a lawn in front of a decent sized house. Why does this house look familiar?

"Dad where are we?" George asked.

"Finally, always arriving late!" A loud voice yelled, "What are you all waiting for?"

"Yes Muriel" Dad said warily as Fred and George stared with mischievous looks on their faces.

Authors note: thanks for reading. My next chapter will be up in a few days. I hope you liked it. Feel free to leave a comment or ideas.