Author's Note- So, this is my first ever fanfiction! There maybe a couple mistakes but I can fix them in the future. Also, the story might seem like it is from Harry's point of view, but it is from "the princess'" point of view, too. Please let me know what you think and give this story a chance. (:

***Disclaimer - I do not own Harry Potter. All the credits go to J.K. Rowling.***

The cool morning breeze hits against the stone castle walls, making the interior chilly. The sun rises from the sea and is now hiding behind the mountainous border. Sunlight seeps through the covered windows of the princess' chamber, and it makes her hair look like fire. Her natural gold highlights stand out even more, as the sun makes her pale skin shine with brightness. She wakes from her deep slumber from the morning rays hitting her eyes. Slowly and lazily, she stepped out of her cozy bed and walked out into her balcony. The view of the kingdom was as beautiful as it can be. Her tower where her chamber lies, it faces the mountains where she can see the sun rising. It faces the river and the open fields, but then the fields turn to a lush forest, and from there, her chamber can see the outline a lake. Every afternoon, when the sun hits the other side of the majestic castle, she looks out and sees the shadow outline that stretches out as far as to the forest.

She one day hopes to discover the secrets the forest holds within, but with the protectiveness of her family will not allow her to do so. But they do not hold her back to dream. She has always been an adventurer. Once she was younger, she discovered a room that has not been open for quite sometime, and she now uses it as a safe haven for when she does no want to be bothered. Even now, she roams all over the castle, finding new ways to get around, secret passages she has never been told about, and recently, discovered a library. It was an extension of the library now, but behind shelves and books, that is where she found the hidden door. It was quite difficult to opening the door and getting to it, but she managed.

The castle only being 200 years of age, the library must have not been touched since then. It was small, but not too small, and it was big enough to fit at least 40 shelves. A dusty maroon couch and a small table that stands a vase with a withered flower, sits in the middle of the room. There are no windows, nor a fire place, there are only unlighted torches on the wall. When she first entered the room, it reeked of rotting wood and pages, and dust, and a stench she can't quite name. But with time and patience, she was able to fix everything. She even recovered the books, one by one.

The princess stood outside for sometime, thinking, wondering, day dreaming, of what it would be like to go on adventures past the mountains. The open seas were described as beautiful, and peaceful. She has been to the beach with her family, but that was years ago. She was so young, you could not have remembered a single thing. When her eldest brothers go on their travels, they always come back and tell her what new things they experienced and they describe the new places they traveled to. But, at the age of 23, she does not understand why she cannot step one toe out of the castle, all except the garden.

When the early October morning breeze brought her back to reality, she realized all her dreams of adventures and traveling would not happen unless she goes and finds a husband, or when she is kidnapped. That last thought made her laugh, knowing the castle is very protected. But, there is always a possibility it can happen. After hearing the news of many people disappearing, most likely kidnapped, she's been having slight fears of it happening to her or her family. Of course she is not a little girl anymore, she knows how to face reality, and reality now, is war. It started when she was just three years of age, an innocent toddler who knew nothing else of toys and story time. She grew up always being protected. Thats one of the reasons why she can not go outside the castle. But she is an adult, and yet, still a princess: something most precious to her family, and her kingdom.

She sighed at the thought, and entered her chambers. The warm fire glow immediatley hits her and the chilly air, coming from her open door, enters the room. She grabbed her silk robe and put it on over her white sleeping gown. After putting her long red hair into a messy braid, she went down into the dinning room, knowing her family would be up and about. As predicted, her mother is enjoying her morning tea and reading a book. Her father talking to her two eldest brothers, Bill and Charlie. The twins, Fred and George, and Ron eating their breakfast happily, and Percy, the "smartest", but ignorant brother of the family is missing in action.

Ron is the first to spot their little youngest sister when he looked up from his food.

"Good morning, Ginny. Breakfast?"

She smiled at his offer and took a seat next to her father.

The wind is as windy as it can. Today, the morning is peaceful and the sound of seagulls makes the mood relaxing. Being at sea for a week now, today is the most roughest travel. Five ships are at sail, and more to come, and everyone on the ships are exhausted and sick. Traveling to King Arthur's castle is the most roughest journey as the sea is not being on their side. The rebels discovered Voldemort's recent attack plan against both the kingdom and the rebels. It somehow just brought the rebels to them.

Another sleepless night and 24 year old Harry Potter walked out of the sleeping cabin of the ship. He took in the salty air and found that they are nearing land. It really would have been easier to apparate to the land but with powerful charms and spells, it is impossible to break through. It is so powerful that any outside magic would not work within the land and only those who live there will. So, they will attack in a muggle-style fashion, as well as the Death Eaters

The thought about the plan, a crazy, but hopefully successful plan. They know a rebel within the castle, and that rebel just happens to know how to break the barrier walls down. It would happen this afternoon when they attack. The attack plan is to hide in the shadows of the castle wall, climb the top and take out the guards within the watch towers. Then those in the tower will let the others in. They do not attack the villagers living inside the walls, but go straight to the castle. From there, they attack the unprepared guards and rage the castle. But the only thing that will hualt their tracks is the Death Eaters, that will attack unknowingly. They have the same plan as the rebels do. And that is to capture the royals and take over the kingdom. They too, have a secret spy living in the castle. It's just who, who gets there first.

The plan was good and it would be a safe place for the rebels to live in. Although, they are only camping out in forests. Men and women, of all ages, survive and train to be better warriors and soldiers, as well as children as young as 9 years of age. Harry grew up in the camp. After his uncle, aunt, and cousin died a tragic death, his godfather, Sirius Black raised him as if he was his own child. He trained and trained and when he turned 15, he was ready to fight in real battles. Remus Lupin, a very close friend of Sirius helped him train. And now, Harry is one of their best warriors.

Harry fought in many battles and led the rebels to victory. All the scars in his body proved so. When he was 19, he fought with the kingdom and in the end, it was Harry and one of their best knight, a man twice his age. They fought with swords and not magic. Who ever falls, the survivors of the fallen will be sentenced to death. And that is what Harry did, sentenced the survivors to death. Even the best of Voldemort's Death Eaters don't stand against Harry, but Harry never battled Voldemort, nor any of the Royals.

The ship is coming nearer to shore and the first thing they would do is find a safe place near the barrier and once the moon rises from the mountains, the barrier will be lifted.

"Windy." Said a voice.

Harry turned from the sea and faced his godfather. "Yeah, rough night last night.I barely slept a wink."

"Same here. But, tonight will be a big night. I just hope the men will be strong enough to stick with the plan."

"We've had worse days than this. I'm sure they can hold off."

"I hope so, or i'll be more pissed off than I was last week at the graveyard."

"Suit yourself." Harry smiled, and turned back to the sea.

"What's wrong?" Asked Sirius.

"What makes you thing there is something troubling me?"

"I know how you look when you're tired, and you're silent. You barely kept up with our conversation."

"I'm sorry, I was just thinking about what will happen if we don't take the castle. We'll be stuck living from one place to another."

"I think you are becoming a softy", Sirius laughed. "We will get the castle and even if we don't, then we keep fighting. You survived living in the camp for the most part of your life, why do you care badly?"

"Because I don't want the children growing up like me. I am a murderer, and I killed king's men."

"I think we all killed king's men in this ship."

"I know. But I have children look up at me at camp. I had a little boy tell me he wants to be like me when he grows older." He cried."Why would anyone want to be me?"

"Because you are a good person. You inspire them to fight and fight for what is right."

"I feel like a monster."

"Don't", Sirius whispered with a soft voice and placed a hand on his shoulder. "What you are doing, you give hope for us. You fight the darkness within yourself and from the enemies. They think you are a hero. Don't let your inner demons get to you."

Harry did not say anything else but smiled at his godfather. Despite the killing of people, he's fighting for peace. King Arthur can look at them as a vicious group of people, and the Death Eaters can look at them as a joke, but yet still wanting to kill them. There can be a long history between the three groups, but there is always a form of hero within each group. And Harry, is definitely a hero within the rebels.

"Come on, get your things ready. We'll be landing soon." Said Sirius.

Harry nodded and did as he was told.

"How was your sleep dear?" The queen asked.

"Fine, mother." Ginny replied. "Just had a little trouble falling asleep."

"Why's that?"

"It was a bit chilly."

"Ask one of your maids to bring extra blankets and more wood in your fireplace."

"Okay, mum." She smiled and went back to eating.

The table was comforting as everyone is doing their own little thing. Fred and George are talking amongst each other of Merlin knows what. Molly is still reading her book. Arthur is writing a letter to whom it seems like one of the other castles. Ron is happily eating away. Charlie is nearly done with his plate, same as Bill, and quietly, Ginny is observing how peaceful her family is. Even with the war going on, she can see how her family does not look like the type of people to get involve with any darkness. But, even then, her father is the king, and is one of the many leaders in the war, as well as her three eldest brothers. The twins and Ron, they are to make sure if any thing bad occurs in the castle, they are to get their mother and sister to safety. Arthur, Bill, Charlie, and Percy are the ones going into battle.

The family may look peaceful now, but years ago, before Voldemort was getting stronger, the castle always had parties in celebration of each of the children's birthdays, special holidays, and even celebration after each battle. But now, when the days grew darker, when the rebels became even more dangerous and Voldemort grew stronger, there was hardly any laughter and color in the kingdom. Fear becomes common. There are hardly any farmers out in the fields, less goods coming by, but, the people should know the land is safe. The barrier walls are indestructible and only a few people inside the walls know how to bring it down. And those men are most trusted by the king himself.

Ginny was used to how loud the castle was when the parties and celebrations were being held. She misses the balls and when she wore her best gowns. She missed seeing the twins prank and joke around with everyone. They do not even do it nowadays. She loved to see many people of different cultures attend, and she even loved how her brothers found their true loves.

Only a year ago, Bill married Fleur Delacour. A daughter from the richest family in France. The wedding of course, was small. Only a few family members attended, they didn't want to take any risk. But, the reception was beautiful. Ginny loved the way Bill looked at Fleur, and Fleur, looked absolutely stunning in her white wedding gown. The party after the wedding was incredible as well. The loud sounds of music, and the festive colors took over the whole castle. The twins even found their loves, and Ron definitely fallen deeply. She remembered dancing all night long and she even drank until she had no idea where she was at. Very unlady-like, and it does not look good being a princess. But, she did not care. Her eldest found something worth fighting for and she was happy about it. No matter how annoying and pesky Fleur was.

She smiled at the happy memories, but she realized that it was the last time the castle was full of light. Now everything seems to be dull and Ginny's smile lessened.

Apparently, the king notice her change of expression."What's the matter, Gin?"

"Oh nothing," she lied. "just thinking about tonight's dinner."

"I think you are lying to me." He attempted.

Ginny sighed and looked at her father in the eyes."I'm sorry. I'm just thinking about the parties we've had so long ago." She looked down and continued, "The castle barely holds any light now."

"You mustn't think like that dear."

"Why can't I?" Her voice grew a little louder. By now, her brothers and her mother looked up from their activities. "It's true father! Fred and George do not attempt make anyone laugh, Ron is always hiding about in his chambers, Bill and Charlie are always training and they come back covered with new scars, and Percy, I do not even know, we rarely see him now! Father, you do not even share stories to us. Despite our ages, who cares? It was the last thing that keeps our family laughing and actually spending time together."

"Ginny..." Her mother whispered.

"I do not like the way you are speaking to me Ginevra. I am your father and I am your king. I need you to talk to me respectively and I do not need you telling me what should be done in this castle."

"I am not telling what needs to be done, I was only-"

"No, I will not take any of it. As my daughter, I know how you are. This is war Ginevra. I might have been a different man before, but war changes us. If you haven't yet, grow up."

"Arthur..." Molly whispered. All her brothers grew as silent as a grave, and from the expressions on their faces, they are shocked by the sudden outburst of their youngest sister and father.

Ginny stood up from her chair and looked down at her father. Her face is red and she feels heat rise up to her face. She is a grown women, but she cannot help but feel angry towards her father at the moment. Her father looked back up at her but had an empty expression on his face. Ginny was about to say something more but her mother interrupted.

"Dear, it's nearing noon. Get ready, we have visitors coming later this afternoon. Up, all of you." She signaled to her children. "Arthur a word?"

Beautiful

Harry thought. The land was covered in lush forests that stretches for miles and miles. Even the beach is so clear that anyone can see the fishes that swim by their feet and the view of the mountains looks so beautiful. It is about 11 A.M. and they still have hours to set up a small camp and get some rest. Harry is sure the men would love that, but not him. He will go exploring the forest and hope to find secrets it keeps. The rebels will attack as soon as the afternoon sun sets, so Harry will have plenty of time.

For now, there are no signs of Death Eaters or Voldemort. But, Harry is sure he will be there later on, otherwise they would not have came. As soon as the ship hit land, Harry immediately jumped off and started walking towards the trees with his bad bag over his shoulder, wand in his hand, and his sword in it's sheath. He was halfway walking to the forest when Sirius called out.

"Where do you think your going?" He said, standing at the edge of the ship.

"Come on, Sirius! Look this forest!" Harry playfully argued,"You actually think I would not want to explore that?"

Sirius did nothing but rolled his eyes at his godson and smiled."Oh, alright. Just be back at an appropriate time."

"Will do!" Harry returned a smile and waved at his godfather goodbye. He turned and walked the rest of the way and once he was nearing the forest, he could already hear the sounds of the animals within.

Of course the forest was not as loud as it was when he visited the jungles of India or near as big, but, it holds the same beauty. The trees are big and a couple of feet think. There are less vines and no animals such as monkeys or tigers, but birds he'd never seen before. It was not as hot and tropical. The weather was cool and airy. He can hear a flowing stream near by and not a raging river. The biggest difference was Harry can feel a magical aura drawing him in. It makes him want to discover, and to find what is making him attracted. It is different, but in the best way possible.

He walked and walked for what seems like hours. He climbed the tallest trees without falling and from the top, he can perfectly see the view or the whole forest. He even found smoke coming from camp fire and he assumed it was the camp Sirius had mentioned. He can clearly see the the mountain, and oh! What a sight. The mountain stretches up so high, the tops of the mountains are snow covered and on the way down, it changes into green forests. Harry could only imagine of what the trees would look like during autumn. Even now, he can see the color change of the leaves. He then remembered the mountains are where the barrier walls start. The mountains circle around and what is in the interior of the the wall, lies a castle in which Harry can see it's tallest towers. The chilly breeze brought him away from his thoughts and he climbed back down.

He made sure to walk West towards the border, but his curiosity took him off his course. He liked the way the sunlight escaped the leaves of the trees, making patterns on the forest floor. He came across a herd of deers and they did not even attempt to make a run. As if, they are not afraid of Harry. He even came as close as one foot from a stag. He smiled happily, as the stag reminded him of his father. James Potter, his patronus was a stag. He noticed a doe coming closer and his smile only grew wider. A stag and a doe, James and Lily.

Hi mum, hi dad.

He thought. Slowly, he reached out to stroke the head of the doe and he did so. He stroked her head and even scratched the back of her long ears. He was about to do the same thing to the stag but something had bumped against the side of his leg. He looked down and laughed when he saw the little calf. He kneeled down and stroked it's head and once again, laughed happily when it started running curiously around Harry. It then went back to it's mother and Harry stepped back. He noticed that are a family. The stag, the doe, and now the calf. And then he realized...

James, Lily, and him, Harry. A family.

He felt his eyes sting as the tears threatened to fall. His smile lessened, but he did not dare to cry. He is strong and accepted his parent's sacrifice and he is so thankful to be loved that much. Growing up in a war, and spending most of his childhood with an abusive aunt and uncle, he did not experience love. The closet thing to love for him was Sirius' and Remus', and of course his parent's but, he was way too young to remember. He is desperate to love and be loved. Girls at camp have seem to notice him, but they are like ghosts to him. He does not know they are even there.

Slowly, he walked away as the deers went back to doing their own thing. He turned his back and smiled at the event he just experienced. He knows he won't have another oppurtunity to relive it. He walked, now smiling, and headed towards a new direction. Again, he walked for what seems like hours and then he came across a sound that comes from a running water. He walked towards the sound and found that it had not been a river, but a small waterfall. It is not high, but it is big enough to have have fun and jump off it. It fell into a small lagoon and the water is as beautiful as it is back at the beach. Crystal blue, and visibly clear. Many trees surround the body of water, making it hard to spot, but loud enough to hear.

Once again, Harry smiled. He took off his off his boots and socks, and he stepped into the water. It is cold and Harry figured it must be spring water. The water started to come up to his knees and he can see how deep the water is from where he is standing. He walked back to where his bag is and took out his nifty travel journal. He wrote down the directions of how he got there, step by step, and he knows for sure, no matter how dangerous this land was, he is going back.

Harry stayed at the waterfall for about an hour and he decided to walk to the camp. He had a hard time finding it at first but then he heard familiar sounds of laughter. He laughed. No matter what dangerous situation the rebels are in, they always have a way to find laughter. And that is hard to come by during these days of war. He walked to find Sirius, and as soon as he stepped out of the trees, he was greeted by the men calling out his name.

He did nothing but smile at them and wave, and he continued to walk through the camp. He found Sirius in one of the larger tents. Remus and Kingsley Shaklebolt, one of the rebel leaders, and other leaders are in the tent. Lupin is the first to spot Harry and greeted him with a smile. Harry waved to everyone and the unspoken gestures continued until Sirius spoke.

"How was your walk?"

Harry couldn't help but smile and said, "Great."

"Great?" Sirius asked, not satisfied with his Godson's response.

"What other word is better to describe it?"

Sirius laughed and turned back to the conversation with Remus. Harry walked over and on one of the transfigured couches. The leaders are reviewing the plans of attack and they have been notified the Death Eaters are on the land, but their location is unknown. As soon as the shadows start to appear on the ground, they move. It is about three in the afternoon and they must move. The group still has to walk for about 2 miles into the forest and through the mountain. The rebel living within the wall, a man by the name of Oliver Wood, knows exactly the time he brings the barrier walls down. It is almost impossible to tell the walls are being brought down.

Mad at her father, Ginny stormed into her chambers. Once she entered, she threw herself on her bed and screamed into her pillow. Her bed, already made with magic, always gives her comfort. When she sleeps, she feels as if she is on a cloud, one thousand feet up in the air. It always gives her comfort no matter what the situation is. And right now, it is being her best friend. She got up from her bed and started looking through her closet for something decent to wear. But, with the many thoughts in her mind, its's proving quite difficult to even see a dress. she eventually picked out a green dress with white trim. She quickly put it on and she let her hair down from her braid.

She looked at herself in the morning and saw how much she had grown. Her jawline looks more shaped. Her eyes brightened. Her red hair glowed more vibrant. She picked up curves on her body and to be honest, she almost did not recognize herself for a moment. Her freckles faded away just a bit, and with that, it makes her face more beautiful. She did not look childish nor someone not to be taken seriously from. But now, she is a women, a beautiful women, who can finally live her life the way she wants to. But yet, she's stuck in the castle.

Ginny stayed in her chambers for quite sometime, doing nothing but reading and writing, when one of her maids fetched her to go down into the Great Hall. Once she arrived, her parents and her brothers, all her brothers, are already there, and a great wizard by the name of Albus Dumbledore. He is talking the her father and mother as her brothers stood silently. She walked over to them, but they did not say a single word. Whatever this is about, it must be really serious.

Her parents and Dumbledore are talking in a rushed, quiet conversation and the did not noticed her presence enter. Finally, her parents turned and looked at their sons and was surprised to see Ginny.

"We have something to say." Her father announced, but hesitated with his next words,"We're leaving the castle."