Memories of Old
Theme # 48: Unbreakable Vow


It was lunch time at the Burrow, and it was in the summer vacations. There were too many people around, so the table had been moved into the garden. They were all now talking of childhood memories.

"Fred and George tried to enter Ron into an Unbreakable Vow once," Charlie recalled. "Dad was so angry when he found out."

Harry grinned appreciatively at the twins, who gave him a thumbs-up in response.

"Blimey," Ron said suddenly. "I was just thinking of when I started Hogwarts, and I just realized how perfect I recall some of those memories. Remember that 'duel' you were supposed to have with Malfoy, Harry?"

"Oh yeah," Harry said, picking up the fork he had just laid down, once again. "And Norbert. Norberta, I mean," he added, as Hagrid looked up at once, and opened his mouth to correct Harry's mistake.

"Why so quiet, Ginny?" Hermione asked, nudging her friend.

"Wha-?" Ginny looked up, clearly startled.

Hermione raised an eyebrow. "What are you thinking of?"

Ginny quickly shook her head. "Nothing. Remember that time we -"

Inside, she was still thinking of the second year Blaise: shorter than the present one, maybe, but no less appealing.