Prologue

Harry strolled down the corridors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, his mind flashing with thought. Just a few days ago the Death Eaters had traversed this same hallways, just a few days ago and Dumbledore had been killed. Harry wanted to just give up, but he knew that with Dumbledore gone he was the only one who knew how to defeat Voldemort. He approached the Room of Requirement and began the usual task and strolling back and forth thinking in his mind I need to find the half blood princes potions book.

Harry was loathed to use anything that Snape might have created but he had little choice. He knew he would need all the help he could get if he was to find the remaining Horcraxs and defeat Voldemort, and the potions book was one such thing he decided.

Eventually he opened the door and found the same room as he had done before. After searching for a few moments he found the cupboard where he had stashed the book and removed it. He quickly left the Room the requirement after stuffing the book into his bag.

Outside in the corridor Ron and Hermione had already arrived.

"What are you doing Harry?" Ron asked as Harry closed the door to the Room of Requirement behind him.

"Its not important," Harry responded then he once again began pacing outside the room, although this time he was after something different.

The three of them entered, joined a short time later by Ginny, Luna and Neville. Yet they sat and waited still, as if expecting someone else. But no one arrived.

Eventually after about 15 minutes of staring at each other Harry spoke up, "I guess no one else is coming."

Hermione nodded in agreement, and Ron shrugged.

"Ok people, here is the deal, I've already told Ron and Hermione about this, but I figured now that..." he hesitated then forced himself to continue, "Now that Dumbledore is gone I would need help, and all of you where the greatest help I could have had at the Ministry last year."

Neville grinned slightly at this, it was rare that he was referred to as a great help. Harry continued, and recounted to them the history of Voldemort, and Dumbledore and his attempt to find the 3rd of the Horcraxs and destroy it. He showed them the replaced locket with the initials R.A.B.

"Why have you told us all this?" Luna asked, as blunt and honest as ever

"Because its my job to track the remaining Horcraxs down and destroy them, and I was wondering if you would help. Of course your free no too, I'm not forcing this on anyone, but I would love you to come along."

Ron spoke first, "Harry I may not have been the most loyal of friends, but I will follow you today and do what I can to help"

"Me too," Hermione said timidly

Ginny and Luna nodded, and Neville added his affirmative out loud.

Harry spoke, "Then, let the adventure begin..."