Ch. 3 Playing in the Rain.

Oct. 24.

Classes have gone by as usual and for a while, I thought things were going to be normal for this year. But then, Harry told me, Orion, Hermione and the other second year Slytherins that he's been hearing voices. Maybe I was wrong to begin with. This year isn't going to be normal. I knew Harry was afraid that we would think of him as some freak or crazy person; but none of us did. Harry, for one thing, isn't crazy, and two, he isn't a freak. Lavender Brown, though, was a different case. She's been acting weird. She seems jumpy and paranoid somewhat. She has also been holding this dairy looking thing close to her chest, as if she was scared that someone would take it from her. What a laugh! Why would anybody want to take something of hers. Then again, maybe I'm being a little to harsh. I just can't stand that girl though. She is always laughing and smiling. She must have been sheltered most of her life. I don't care though, I'm more worried about Harry.

I watched as the Slytherin's Quidditch team practice. It was pouring and mud puddles were appearing on the Quidditch field. Harry was the Seeker and was flying after the snitch. Draco, Montague, and Marcus Flint was playing the chasers positions. Terence Higgs was a back up for a seeker and the captain. Vaisey and Adrian Pucey were the back up chasers. The beaters were Bole and Derrick. I didn't know who was the catcher yet, not that I cared. I was more busy watching Harry and Draco, maybe more Draco than Harry. I was sitting in the Slytherin's stand, Severus was also there. He was watching the players on the last bench on the stand. Unknown to me, there was shimmer surrounding me, which had caught Severus' attention.

Severus PoV.

I watch as a shimmer surrounded my red-headed student. I knew what the shimmer meant. There was a glamour spell on Ginny. Why would there be a glamour spell on her, though? What did the Weasleys have to hide? Although, I didn't know the answers to these questions, but I was going to make sure I found the answers. Could it be connected to what Albus had asked me to do 12 years ago?

Flashback. 12 years ago

" Hello, my dear boy, I have a favor to ask of you." Albus Dumbledore said, walking through my personal quarters. It was late and I was ready to sleep, but I knew I wouldn't be able to 'til I listen to Albus.

" What do you want?" I asked, my right eyebrow raised. I didn't not like being disturbed at almost one in the morning.

The old coot smiled and his blue eyes sparkled as if he knew something that I didn't. Though, the old coot did know more then me, but the look in his eyes said that he knew something that attained to me.

My eyes narrowed, waiting for his reply.

" My dear boy, I need you to make a de-aging potion that will de-age someone one year."

I nodded, though, my gut was telling me not to do what this man was telling me to. I decided to leave out a little information. In twelve years, the potion would wear off, showing the persons real age. Any glamour, de-aging potion, and anything that as to do with the person's appearance would wear off after twelve years.

The old coot left, seemingly happy. It made me wonder what the old man was up to. Did I even want to know?

End of flashback.

My eyes narrowed, watching as the glamour started to wear off. Could it be, that the de-aging potion I made twelve years ago, was for Ginny? That lead to even more questions. As the glamour slowly started to come off, I noticed the changes immediately. Ginny's bright hair was toned down. It was now a deep chestnut red. As she turned her face, I seen that her face was oval shaped instead of it's usual round. Her light brown eye color quickly changed to a dark green, almost like Lily's. If she stood up, I'd almost bet my entire potion ingredients stock that she had grew a couple of inches. She also looked a little older, as if she was twelve, not eleven. Keeping my anti-rain spell on, I moved swiftly to Ginny.

" Miss Weasley, if you would follow me."

Ginny PoV.

I turned around as Severus addressed me. I nodded and followed, though, very confused. He led me down the stairs and and towards the castle. We eventually ended up in Severus' classroom.

" Sir? What is this about?" I asked, thinking about everything I've done bad and wrong. Was I in trouble?

" Do not fret. I'm just going to ask a few questions. Alright?" Severus asked, motioning to me to sit down as he sat behind his desk.

I nodded.

" Did you ever feel anything not normal? At home or with your body?"

I blinked at the question.

" Maybe." I said slowly.

Severus sighed. " Ginny, I don't think you were ever a Weasley."

I looked at Severus and wondered when he lost is mind.

Severus smirk at the look at my face and summoned a mirror.

" Look in the mirror and tell me what you see."

I looked at the mirror and froze.

My hair was longer, more wavy, and more of a chestnut color instead of the red wine color I had. It almost reminded me of Lily's hair color. My eyes were no longer brown, but, instead a dark green. My face had become sharper and I had high cheek bones. I looked like I had age at least a year.

" What...what the bloody freak!" Was all I could say.

" Language, Miss Weasley, though I guess you are not a Weasley."

I just shook my head, not believing what I saw.

" If my parents aren't my parents, then who are?" I asked, my eyes locking onto Severus'.

" I can answer that." Lily said from a hidden door in the classroom.

We both turn around sharply at Lily.

" Who are they then?" I all but shouted.

" We are." Lily simply stated, not even bothering looking at Severus' disbelieving and shocked face.