[HP Translation] Ginny's Punishment

Ginny was back in Grimmauld Place within an hour.As soon as she entered, she was hugged by her parents.

Ginny made them hug her.Her thoughts were still on the last kiss he gave her before she left Snape.Why is it so sweet and gentle?

She was finally released from the embrace, and the blame began.

Ginny just stared blankly at her mother, not listening to a word she said.Someone scolded her, making Ron look satisfied.Both Harry and Hermione looked concerned, but said nothing.

After Molly finally finished, she sent Ginny to her room, much to Ginny's gratitude.

Hermione followed her upstairs.

"Are you okay, Kim?" she asked.

"I'm fine," Ginny said.

"Are you sure? What happened when you were at school? Why did you run away from us?"

Ginny said nothing.She opened the door of the room they shared and began rummaging through her clothes.

She loves Hermione.But she didn't think Hermione would understand her relationship with Snape.

Not only did she sleep with her enemies, she also cheated on her boyfriend and Hermione's best friend.

No, Ginny just needed to forget about her and Snape and move on.

Hermione seemed to take the hint that Ginny didn't want to talk.She left the room without a sound, leaving Ginny alone.

Ginny changed into her pajamas and climbed into bed.

She fell into a troubled sleep.

She dreamed of him, as she did every night in Grimmauld Place.

However, this dream was different.

Instead of having sex with her, they stood by a lake together.His arms were around her waist, and his pale hands rested lightly on her swollen belly.

Ginny woke up with a start.She immediately sat up on the bed, covering her beating heart with her hands.Her face was damp with sweat.

She looked over to Hermione's bed and saw that she was sleeping.

Ginny got out of bed and grabbed the wand she kept under the pillow.

She put on a robe and left the room without a sound.

The house was very quiet, which Ginny was very grateful for.

She went outside to take advantage of the new garden at the back of the house.

She sat down on the swing and pressed her knees to her chest.

The swing moved back and forth slowly, the winter air waking her up.

Of all the dreams about Snape, this one bothered her the most.

Ginny could understand why she dreamed of him making out with her.After all, lust is a very strong emotion, and it would be reasonable for her to dream that he did that to her.

However, dreaming of him smiling and touching her pregnant belly terrified her.This means that she feels more than lust for him.

Damn it, if she had really looked at the excesses of her decision to flee Grimmauld Place just to spend a few hours with him, she would have admitted to herself that she was in love with him.

Ginny buried her head in her knees.

It really can't happen.She should love Harry.She couldn't bear to fall in love with a traitor and jerk.

The door opened behind Ginny, but she didn't see who it was.She didn't want to talk anymore tonight, maybe next week if possible.

Seconds later, the other end of the swing sank and another person sat down.

Neither of them said much to each other.The swing swings back and forth even more because of the extra weight.For the first time the silence was not filled with tension, but comforting.

Ginny was so used to nervousness when she was talking to people that the lack of it felt a little odd to her.She closes her eyes and just enjoys it.

"How long?" asked another, breaking the silence.

"How long is what?" Ginny asked, her voice muffled against her thigh.

"How long have you seen him?"

Ginny knew what they wanted from her.They wanted to know about Snape.Since she didn't explain it, she kept pretending to be stupid.

"Well, you know I've been with Harry for a while—since last summer."

The person next to her laughed without a smile.

"You're not very good at playing dumb. Before they got to you tonight, you were with him. I could smell him on you."

Ginny finally looked up at Remus.

He didn't smile.In fact, he looked rather terrifying.His brown eyes were cold; his haggard face, usually smiling and maybe even sad, looked sternly at her.It was as if he was going to interrogate her.

"I'll just ask again—how long have you seen him?"

Ginny looked away with a sigh.It was impossible to hide from someone like Remus.

"Since school started." She replied softly.

"Were you forced?"

"No—I entered the relationship voluntarily. He gave me the opportunity to withdraw, but I let desire get the best of me."

"Why don't I hand you over to the Order now? You might go to him and tell him everything you know about our mission and what's going on in our headquarters."

Ginny shrugged.

"He hasn't asked anything about the Order of the Phoenix since we started the relationship. There have been no attacks on our headquarters, our members, or anyone involved. In fact, everything has been peaceful."

"Are you trying to tell me we should trust him?"

Ginny shook her head.

"No, but I think we need to stop thinking like Gryffindors and maybe look at his behavior on a deeper level. You still get your potions every month. I'm not handed over to You-Know-Who, and Dumbledore Lido's portrait is still next to his desk in the principal's office."

Remus stood up from the swing.He started pacing up and down the grass.

"I want to believe you, but I can't. Snape is a traitor. We can't risk him finding out what's going on inside these walls. He could show up at headquarters at any moment and convince you to betray us. I don't know what you think of him How much affection, but we can't let him hurt us, tomorrow, you will be resettled."

Hearing this, Ginny expected to feel a little uncomfortable, but she didn't feel anything.Lupine wasn't asking her to leave a place she wanted to be.While her feelings for Snape were still fresh, she had no desire to face Harry again.

As for her family -- well, she's not very happy with them at the moment.He could send her wherever he wanted.She doesn't care.

"Well, I just have one request," Ginny said.

Remus stopped pacing and looked at her.The coldness in his eyes melted into a hollow pleasure.

"What?" he asked.

"Don't tell anyone about my relationship with him."

Remus seemed to think for a moment, then nodded.

"Well—I think I can do that for you."

Ginny took her wand out of her pajama pants pocket.

"I want a vow."

Remus stared at her again for a long time.

"I'm not very comfortable taking vows for something like this."

"I'm not going to risk Harry finding out about it. You can think of me all you want, but I won't let him get hurt because of my stupidity. Swear it," she repeated.

Remus let out a frustrated sigh.

"Okay, but only for Harry," he said.

They crossed their wands and murmured oaths to each other.Magic surrounds them and vows stand.

Nodding to each other, Remus and Ginny returned to the house.

Before they could go inside, however, the mark on Ginny's hip began to burn horribly.

Ginny clutched her butt and fell to the ground in pain.

The burning sensation became more intense, as if her flesh was being branded again.

At the same time, her whole body seemed to be clenched terribly.

Ginny let out a scream as the pain consumed her, and her world went black.

When she woke up, she was lying on a very comfortable big bed.

Ginny opened her eyes and sat up, looking at the unfamiliar environment.

There is a bedside table next to the bed, and a matching bathroom is within her line of sight.

A house-elf suddenly appeared in the bedroom with a large tray.

"Oh, very good—Miss finally woke up." It said enthusiastically.

Ginny watched in bewilderment as it placed the breakfast plate on her lap and propped the pillows on her back.

"Where am I?" Ginny finally asked after the shock had passed.

Before the house-elf could answer, however, the door behind the bed opened.

"Enough, Winky," said a familiar voice.

Winky curtseyed and disappeared from the room.

Suddenly, the owner of the voice stood by the bed, looking at her with the usual indifference.

"Where am I?" Ginny asked again, her eyes wide.

"Welcome to Spider's End, Miss Weasley."