Harry arrived at Hogwarts in the dead of night. Secrecy was important and over the last few months Harry had learned that Moody's shout of 'constant vigilance' was some of the best advice he had ever been given. He was at the castle for two reasons. The first was to see McGonagall about the Horcruxes and the second was to see Ginny. He knew that she had had a brief fling with Draco but he hoped that was over now Draco was gone.
But before he could talk to Ginny he had to get to the headmistress. Throwing his Invisibility Cloak over himself, Harry ran at full speed towards the castle doors, watching out of the corners of his eyes fir any suspicious movements or shadows and clutching his wand. Reaching the doors, Harry moved slightly to the right and entered the secret passage into the school via a tunnel. The tunnel brought Harry to the corridor the kitchens were on so Harry had to sneak upstairs to McGonagall's office.
Eventually he reached the gargoyle and uncovered himself.
"Let me in. It's important," Harry muttered.
"I won't let you in without proof that you are who you claim to be. Look into my eyes and I will see who you really are. Come closer," the gargoyle intoned.
Harry stepped closer and looked into the gargoyle's eyes. For a moment harry saw his entire life flash before his eyes.
"You may pass."
Harry stepped back as the gargoyle suddenly began to move around and then leapt onto the revolving stairs.
Entering the office Harry smiled to see the professor dressed in a tartan robe. He stepped forwards and greeted her.
"Hello Harry. Is it done or are you just here for a visit?"
"Just here for a visit. I need some of Madame Prince's books as soon as possible."
"That should be fine. Just give me a list of the books you need and I will have them to you by the end of tomorrow or perhaps it should be today by now. I imagine that Hermione is waiting impatiently to get those books you desire."
"Yes, she is actually. She practically forced me out of camp this morning." Harry laughed.
"You know what she's like," McGonagall said fondly. "A complete overachiever; one of my best students ever."
"I'll wait around here until tonight if that's ok with you."
"It's fine. Take Draco's old room. It has its own bathroom and direct floo access with the kitchen and my office."
"Thank you, you're being a great help to us all, you always have been to all of your students. Here's the list, as given to me by Mione. I hope you can find all the books."
"I'm sure Madame Price knows exactly where they all are. I'll see you after supper with the books. Floo to my office. Goodnight Harry. The password to the Heads' rooms is 'Weasley'."
"Goodnight professor."
Harry entered the Heads' rooms with his invisibility cloak on, heading straight for the Head Boy's room. He was exhausted and although he did want to see Ginny he would be at Hogwarts all day and he could speak to her later. Smiling at the sight of the huge four poster bed, even if it was mainly green and silver, he collapsed onto the bed and fell into a deep sleep.
He was awoken the next morning by the sound of a shower. The noise was abrupt and at first Harry couldn't remember where he was. The realisation came to him in a flash and he sprung out of bed to investigate who was showering in Malfoy's bathroom. Slowly, he opened the door and stepped into the bathroom only to catch sight of red hair in the shower. The girl turned to face him and screamed loudly.
"Harry Potter! Get out of my bathroom now!"
"Oh God," Harry muttered, spinning around. He had just walked in on Ginny showering.
Harry stumbled back into Draco's room to avoid impending Bat Bogey Hexes. Voldemort might kill him but he had a feeling Ginny could do a lot worse.
Ginny emerged from the bathroom ten minutes later fully dressed.
"What are you doing at Hogwarts, Harry? And more importantly, what were you doing IN MY BATHROOM?"
"That's your bathroom?"
"Clearly."
"I thought it was Malfoy's."
"We share it."
"Oh. I'm sorry, I thought it was his. McGonagall told me to stay here," Harry told Ginny, blushing.
"Ok you twit. We're Head Boy and Head Girl; of course we share a bathroom."
"Sorry."
"It's OK. I forgive you. Where are Ron and Hermione?"
"Still at camp. I'm only here today for some books."
"Send them my love."
"Do I get you love?"
"Harry, we've talked about this. I'm with Draco now. I do still love you but only as a brother."
"I thought that maybe you might have changed your mind."
"I'm sorry Harry but I'm not going to. I'm in love with Draco. I have to go to lessons now. I'll see you before you leave this evening. Bye Harry."
Ginny left the room, smiling sadly.
"Bye," Harry said once the door had closed behind her. "I'm sorry too."
