Home Again
It was 4 pm the day of Dumbledore's funeral. Everything normal about the castle ceases to exist. All the students who stayed for the funeral had been taken home by their parent or were waiting in the main hall to be escorted to Hogsmeade to catch the Hogwarts Express. It was finally setting in Dumbledore was dead and the school may be shut down.
However, for a boy named Harry Potter and his two best friends Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger this didn't matter. For Harry, was said to be the chosen one. He was the one who was said be to be able to end the second war. He was the one who would defeat Lord Voldemort.
"Gryffindors follow me" said the new head mistress McGonagall. "And stay together, we don't want to lose anyone on the way to the train." Harry, Ron, and Hermione grabbed there animals and began the long walk to the Hogsmeade station.
"I wrote my parents today Harry and let them know school term ended early and that I was going to stay with you and Ron for a little while" said Hermione. "I told Mom & Dad after the funeral I was going home with you for a while Harry" said Ron. So, what's the plan mate?" "First I'm…I mean we're going to the Dursley's house because that is what Dumbledore wanted to me do. I will stay there until my birthday and then it's off to Godrics Hollow."
"I do have a few things to get done while at the Dursley's." said Harry. "Yeah, like going to Bill and Fluers wedding" said Ron. "Yeah, definitely couldn't miss that one" said Harry. "Good, the train is already here let's go ahead a get a compartment" Said Hermione. The trio boarded the train and found an empty compartment. The train ride home seemed longer than ever. However, it was great for the three best friends to all be together. However, he did miss Ginny. As they rode, Hermione pulled out The Dailey Prophet. The Headline read "Headmaster dead, schools fate to be decided."
"Harry, did you send an owl to your relatives that we were coming home with you for a bit" Asked Hermione. "No, they do not like the use of owls or the mention of anything magical actually." Harry said grimly.
Finally, the train rolled to a stop and the trio exited. Harry, Ron, and Hermione all grabbed there stuff and put it on a trolley and made their way through the barrier of platform 9 ¾. As soon as they passed through the barrier Harry saw Uncle Vernon and started heading reluctantly towards him.
"Who the bloody hell are they? Not more of you kind?" stated Uncle Vernon. "This is Ron and Hermione; my friends from school. They are coming home with us for a short visit." "No they are not" said Uncle Vernon matter-a-factly. "Yes they are. I might not be of age quite yet but they are." Harry paused for Ron and Hermione to give him a glance at there wands carefully hidden from the view of muggle eyes. Uncle Vernon turned a bright shade of violet then turned around and headed towards the car.
Once back at number 4 Private Drive. Harry, Ron, and Hermione unloaded their things and sat down with the Dursley's living room explaining their plans. They explained how Harry would be staying there until he became of age. However, would be gone some during the day until he left for good on his birthday. After this discussion, Ron and Hermione decided it was best if they stayed the night at The Burrow. Before leaving though they decided they would meet tomorrow afternoon at the Leaky Cauldron so Harry could go to Diagon Alley to attend some business at Gringotts Wizarding Bank.
Then, with a small pop with Ron along side Hermione they apperated back to the burrow.