The Train Ride Home

Harry Ron and Hermione started to walk back towards Hogwarts after having taken a walk around at the end of Dumbledore's funeral.

Ron said, "We better hurry up, the train will be leaving in a bit."

Harry Answer, "Go ahead you guys I still need some time to sort out things"

Hermione kidded him " Don't be late or you'll miss the train." Harry answered we a "hmph" and turned first to look at the lake and then look back to Hogwarts the school that had been home to him for these past six years. So much had changed in such a short time. After all the training and knowledge that Dumbledore had given him, he thought how could he go on? He was counting on having Dumbledore's help with the task ahead but with Dumbledore dead how could he go on. He appreciated the fact that his friends wanted to stand by and help him but what could three young adults do to fight the evil Voldemort and his followers. Harry hadn't noticed as Frenze the centaur had come up behind him.

Frenze interrupted Harry's thinking and said, "You seem to be troubled, young human"

Harry angrily answered." Troubled is an understatement, with Dumbledore gone I have an impossible task to finish, every time someone gets close to me they seem to get hurt or die and there is a madman after me. How can things get any worse."

Frenze answered almost to calmly," Out of the burdens people bear can come greatest come."

"Hpm", Harry answered and said, "Why can't I be Harry, just Harry, a person with a basic simple life"

Would you wish these burdens be placed on one of your friends, Frenze asked.

"No, I would not wish these burdens be put any anyone" Harry answered

"Would you help your friends if these were their burdens," Frenze asked again

"Yes," Harry answered.

"Would you care and support your friends if they had these burdens," Frenze asked

"Yes," Harry answered very softly.

"Do you think your friends care for you and love you even though you have theses great burdens," Frenze finished asking"

Harry could only answer, "I think so" which reminded Harry of Dumbledore's comments that it was Love that was Harry's greatest strength that Voldemort know not. But how would that help he thought.

As Frenze turned to leave to go back into the dark forest he said, "Then it is time for you to start on the next stage of your life's journey."

Harry could only wonder about what lay ahead for his life. The only next step there seemed to be was riding the train back to London and staying one more time with the Dursley's. At least he should be safe there he thought. He hurried up his pace and he heard the train whistle sound for the boarding call. As he got back to the school he saw that the minister of magic with Percy (Ron's prodigal brother) and the former "want to be headmaster" Umbridge huddled in a lively conversation with various members of the Order of the Phoenix including professor McGonagall, Remus, Mad Eye and Mr. Weasley. They were probably talking about him again no doubt and how they could control his life he thought. He had to remind himself that it was only a few more weeks before he would turn 17 and thus be of age. Maybe then he could get a bit of freedom for his life. That made the burdens he faced even harder to bear and those thoughts just depressed him. He quickly got up to the train and slipped in to the last car of the train and found an empty compartment for himself. He pulled the shades down and locked the door so that he could have some peace and quite. The last few days he had hardly gotten any sleep and he thought a nap on the train might be a good idea. As he closed his eyes to get some sleep he heard a knock on the door and he answered, " Would you just go away." He thought, there should be plenty of room on the train for this journey. Many students had already gone home in the days before the funeral.

The voice he heard only brought pain to his heart as he heard Ginny say, "Can I come in Harry, I want to talk to you. I need to talk to you."

Harry could only groan as the conflict in him warred concerning his concern for Ginny and what she meant to him. He reluctantly pointed his wand at the door and unlocked it so she could come in. As the door opened he could see her concerned face and it looked liked she had been crying recently. That made him shudder as he thought he had caused her even more pain. His efforts to protect people he cared about had only caused more pain and suffering which he reluctantly was trying to avoid doing. Could he do nothing right, he thought. He really needed some time to sort through his burdens and problems in his life. He had been trying to keep the beast within him completely caged up so he wouldn't have to deal with his hopes and feelings concerning his relationship with Ginny.

As she sat across from him in the seats she asked, "Why do we have to break up Harry. What is the real reason."

All he could do was bow and shake his head and mumble, " I did not mean to hurt you Ginny, I want to keep you safe." His voice was filled with desperation and passion as he continued, "If you got hurt or worse I do not think I could go on. I want to have something positive to look forward too." His emotions were just about to crumble through as the strain of the last few days finally overcame his attempts to hide his feeling. "I need to know that you are safe," he finished sadly.

Ginny waited for a few moments to think of how to answer Harry's comments. She could not realize the burdens that he faced and the hard life that he lived. She knew that he had been happy during the last few weeks as they had been dating and he wouldn't necessarily just toss that away on a whim. His go it alone hero complex also got in the way and caused him problems. She continued," Was I your girlfriend when Tom Riddles diary tried to possess me?

Harry shook his head with a no.

She continued, "Would I be in danger because my family has been considered blood traitors for years?"

Harry nodded his head in agreement.

She continued, "Would I be in danger because most of my family is in the "Order of the Phoenix?"

Harry nodded his head again in agreement.

She continued, "Would I be in more danger because my best friend Hermione is one of your best friends and my brother Ron is your best mate?

Harry nodded his head again in agreement.

She continued, "Draco already knows that we where dating. Professor Snape knows that we were dating. They both have made rude comments to me concerning my relationship with you." She stopped and waited for his response. Would her logic only cause him to withdraw further into his personal shell and could he see the truth.

Harry could only wonder at the danger she was already in but was desperate to spare here from more danger. He wondered why he cared so much for here and why she seemed to care so much for him. Her words seemed to get through his efforts to push himself away. As he tried to keep his emotions in check the monster in him pushed itself to the surface and he heard himself say, "I need to find a way to keep you safe because I think I love you." He paused in shock as he those words came out of his mouth. He knew deep down it must be true but was not willing to admit it to himself.

Ginny responded with first an inhaled sound "Oh" and of confusion at what she just heard. Could it be true? She had always dreamed of hearing these words from the young man before her, whom most knew as the boy who lived. She used to be infatuated by his public image but had found the real Harry to be a more complex as she got to know over the last few years. If he could love her that would be dream come true but would she be able to help him with the burdens he faced. What types of burdens did he really face? Would he let help him with the burdens? She continued in with an almost whispered question, "Do you really love me, Harry."

The tension in Harry started to crack, as he became aware of the love that Ginny had for him. He shock his head as he felt a faint glow of orange begin to shimmer around her as he looked into her deep brown eyes. He felt the love and peace that radiated from her, as it seemed to fill him. He was finally forced to answer, "I do not understand it but I guess the truth is I do love you and will do anything I can to protect you and that is why am so desperate to keep you safe," His voice cracked at the end.

She stared in awe at Harry as she saw a deep orange glow around as she heard his last words. She reached across the isle and grabbed his hands with her hands and looked into his green eyes. I have always thought I loved you, Harry and have just begun to love you as Harry, just Harry a troubled young man. I deeply appreciate your concern for my safety but I am just as concerned about yours. I want to know that you will there in my own future. You still realize my family is still in your debt for saving the lives of my dad, Ron and even myself. So there is no requirement that you save anyone more in my family."

As the conversation was going the glow around harry and Ginny was growing and could be see out into the corridor of the train. Ron and Hermione had been roaming the train with their prefect duties and had stopped to talk with Luna and Neville who were only a few compartments down. Ron was first to notice the glow and explained to Hermione, "What do you think that is." His voice filled with concern. This startled the four of them as the rushed the corridor to what the glow was about. They came upon the door and opened it as Harry and Ginny's conversation continued.

Harry could only answer realizing the depth of what her family meant to him. He said, "Ginny, neither you nor your family owe me anything. Your family has cared for me and provided a shelter for me to get away from my relatives. Your parents have loved me as if I was their son not the boy who lived. Your brothers have treated me as if I was their brother. It is I who am in debt to you family."

The two of them did not notice that arcs of blue light began circling their hands as Ginny answered, " I know my parents consider you as a son but I do not want to love you as brother but as something much more. I truly love you as Harry, just Harry."

They bent their heads together and started to kiss not noticing the four people looking on in absolute surprise at what had been happening.

They were interrupted by the voice of Luna proclaiming, "I always wondered how a soul bond was formed. I was always curious if Harry and Ginny might have something from the chamber experience." This comment shattered the moment for Harry and Ginny as the broke up in embarrassment at what Luna had said and to find the four friends starring at them.

Harry could only stammer," How long have you been there." His face blushed a crimson red that matched Ginny's Hair. Ginny face was just as red as her hair.

Ron blurted out," what was the light that was running around you." He was dazed to say any more. Hermione could only smile on as she realized the love that Harry and Ginny had for each other but could not understand what had gone on with the flowing lights. It was something she would need to research to add to her summer projects. Neville only stood there in befuddlement at what he had just witnessed.

Luna continued," why don't we go in and sit down." The four of them entered the compartment as Harry and Ginny leaned back in the chairs. Ron sat next to his sister and Hermione sat next to him. Luna sat next to Harry and pulled on Neville's had as he sat down next to her. Ginny started to have a mischievous grin on her face as she had a possible idea of what it might mean.

Harry only could just ask by mumbling to Luna," what did you say, Luna, what was that about a soul bond." His mouth continued to hang open as his body was once again racked with shock only to think that his life was going to be burdened with something new.

Luna who was called behind her back Loony Luna calming considered to answer, "It is really rare and does not happen very often. It could be called either a soul bound or soul mates or simply as finding your one true love. I always wondered if this might happen after you, Harry, had rescued Ginny during your second year. It is rare to see such love and the power of magic that can come from such love. It is an honor to witness such a bond happening."

The rest of them in the compartment still were befuddled at what Luna was trying to say. Harry began to feel a power and peace grow within him and a new determination to start to at least tackle the burdens that he faced. He realized that he no longer had Dumbledore to rely upon. He was no longer here to make decisions. It was now up to Harry to make choices as an adult. The ministry of magic couldn't make these decisions. The Order of the Phoenix could not make these decisions. His friends could not make these decisions. It would be up to him. He may need help along the way but the decisions would be his and the outcome would be his responsibility. It was time that he grew up and started thinking as an adult. He couldn't understand these new feelings growing within him but in looking at Ginny he knew that at least part of this confidence was coming from what he had found looking into Ginny's eyes. Her love for him was bringing a new focus in himself. Her love was a foundation of confidence that he had always been missing.

Hermione interrupted his thoughts as she commented "Harry, could this be a part of what Dumbledore talked to you about that it was love that would help you defeat Voldemort." With the mention of Voldemort, the daze that everyone seemed to be on was broken as the reality of the current situation broke back in.

This caused the group to sit quietly for a moment until Harry asked again." What is a Soul Bond and what does it means." He directed this towards Luna who seemed to be unfazed as her fingers tumbled around the bottle caps hanging around her neck.

Ron asked, "I thought you guys just broke up." But his question was ignored.

Luna answered, "A Soul bond is a unique and rare occurrence between a man and woman. They normally occur later in life after a couple has been married many years. Ginny, your parents may know more and be able to explain to you and Harry better. I would assume there are also could be some legal ramification that go with it also that you need to check on. The ministry tends to record things like this. It may be something like an arranged marriage."

Ginny responded questionably, "what type of legal issues?"

Luna answered vaguely," When these deep types of magic happen there are usually ramifications that even the ministry of magic must record or recognize. This is so rare you need to check it out because I do not know anything specifically."

Harry broke in and said," We better just put this issue aside for now since I do not understand what happened at all nor was I expecting anything to happen." He stared over to Ginny and gave her a small smile.

Ron then entered the conversation and asked," What are your plans Harry, when we get back to London?"

Harry had to stop and think about what his response should be. He realized that Ron and Hermione had already promised to accompany him to track down the Horcruxes. But if he were honest with himself he would need more help and resources than that. He needed to find them. He needed to be able to destroy them. And he needed to be trained to be able to fight Voldemort. But were could he start. He replied to Ron and said, "I think it is time that I change how I normally react. I can't just cut myself off nor do everything on my own. I think I need to rely on not just mine but all of our skills and talents. You are good at chess and have the ability to develop a strategy. We need our own strategy for this summer. What do you think?"

Ron could only stammer at what Harry just said and replied." Sure, Harry, when do you want to start on it?"

Harry thought that it would probably be better to start right now but was interrupted by Neville saying." Can I help with anything this summer."

Harry answered him." Yes Neville, I think we could use your help. I also think I will be including Ginny in this since we have this Soul Bong thing." He gave Ginny another smile as he saw her face brighter up."

She answered," I will help any way I can."

Harry then turned to Luna and asked," Luna, I think there is a lot more to you than the silly image that you give off. I am beginning to think that you might not mind that people call you Loony Luna. If you were as smart as I think you I would be happy to have your help and insight as part of this group. It did help us at the ministry last year."

Luna happily answered," I would like to help you with whatever you three have been up to all year and yes you are right I give Ginny a good challenge in her being first in her class." She said this as she gave her silly smile and goofy look to Neville Ron, Hermione Ginny and then Harry.

Harry had to let out a bit of a laugh and cough with that comment. Harry continued," Then I guess it is my decision to let a few more people to know what Dumbledore and I were up to during this year. If after I tell you the story you will be free to back out. I do not know how long it might take but I have do not think even if Hogwarts was to reopen I will be returning. All that I ask is that you keep all of this confidential. He turned to Hermione and asked," Can you lock the door and put up a privacy charm.

Hermione stood up and smiled and waved her wand over to the door and recited an incantation. With the door secured she sat back to let Harry begin. First I need to disclose to all the prophecy."

Neville interrupted and said, "but the jar broke last year."

Harry answered, "The jar broke but the prophecy was made to Dumbledore and he could tell it to me." He recited it to them and then stopped to give them time to think about.

Neville again broke in and asked in fear, "But it could have been me?"

Harry responded, "Yes, Neville, it could have been you if Voldemort went after you instead of me. But since I ended with the scar it would seem that I was the marked person and thus I am the one that has the chance to defeat him."

Harry then carefully explained the history behind the life of Voldemort before approaching the issue of the Horcruxes. Harry said," The more important point is to understand why Voldemort did not die completely when he killed my parents and tried to kill me. Does anyone know what a Horcrux is? Neville, Luna and Ginny stared back with blank looks. He continued his discussion on how Voldemort would make a Horcrux while committing a murder and how it contained part of his soul.

Ginny interrupted and asked, " Was the Diary a Horcrux?"

Harry answered," Yes, it was Ginny. Dumbledore thinks he made six Horcruxes leaving a seventh of his soul in his body, which he got back at the end of my fourth year. Dumbledore was able to destroy the ring of Gaunt last summer that was found at Tom's ancestral house and that is what injured his arm. Dumbledore and I were trying to find another Horcrux the night he died. But when we got there we found a fake and this note."

He then pulled the locket out of his pocket and showed the note from R.A.B. He continued, "At this point we are looking for the correct locket, the cup of Hufflepuff, some other item that belonged to Gryffindor or Ravenclaw and then Dumbledore thought that Voldemort's snake Nagini as being the sixth one." He stopped again for while as he let this information sinks in.

Ginny developed a puzzled look on her face and asked," what was the real locket supposed to look like."

Harry answered, "The pensive memory that Dumbledore showed me made me think it was slightly larger with a S on the cover. But it is hard to tell. The real question is who is R.A.B.

Ginny interjected, "That is easy, R.A.B. is the brother of Sirius. Don't you remember his name on the tapestry when Sirius showed it to us? And I think we all saw the real locket when we were cleaning at Headquarters two summers ago. Does any one remember?" Both Hermione and Ron looked dumbfounded at her statement. Harry started to be sick to his stomach. If Ginny was right then Dumbledore may have endangered himself for nothing. One more mistake that he had made. His anger started to rise at his own stupidity. But as he looked at Ginny, she had a bright smile of satisfaction on her face he decided to put aware his regret. It was time to be practical. Now how could he get the locket? Was it still at the Grimmauld House?

Harry stood up and yelled out, "Kreacher, Kreacher, come here." This startled the rest of the people in the compartment as a loud pop was heard in the room.

Kreacher made a slight bowed and asked. "What does my master want now, who has friends with half breeds and mud bloods."

Harry ignored the elf's comments and still angrily asked him the question, "There was locket at Grimmauld place that was in the drawing room when we were cleaning. It looked a bit like this one in my hand. Do you know what I am talking about?

Kreacher muttered, "you trash my mistresses house and now ask about her belongings?"

Harry asked again, "I don't care what you think I am doing. Do you know the locket that I talking about?"

Kreacher answered begrudgingly, "yes, I know my mistresses' locket."

Harry then asked, "Do you know where it is now?"

Kreacher tried to stop from speaking but found he saying, "Yes."

Harry then ordered, "You will go directly and get this locket for me. You will neither talk nor communicate with anyone else. You will come back here directly and give the locket to me. Now go right now."

Kreacher answered, "Yes, my master who takes my mistresses treasures." The elf left with a small pop.

Harry slumped back into his chair and wondered if it was possible that one of his many problems could be fixed?

As he waited, Luna asked, "when did you get an elf and what is Grimmauld place."

Neville broke in and answered, "Grimmauld place I think is the city house the family of black owned. Did you inherit the house from your godfather Sirius?"

Harry answered, "Yes, Kreacher came with the house after Sirius fell through he veil."

Hermione asked, " If Kreacher has the right locket what are going do Harry,"

Harry answered, "I do not know, I can only just hope it is the correct locket."

There was then another pop and Kreacher showed up with a locket held out in his hand. With a slight bow he asked, "what does evil master wish with this jewelry.

Harry grabbed the locket and took a close look at it. He tried to open the locket but found it was still closed. But this time he noticed the evil feeling of magic coming out of the locket itself. He grabbed the chain of the locket and let the locket itself hang in the air. Ginny leaned over to touch the locket but harry interrupted here and said. "Do not actually touch it, I could feel the evil."

Ginny put here hands close to the locket and here faced paled sharply and she leaned back in her chair as if to faint. She quietly said with tears forming in here eyes "That feels just like what the diary felt like."

Harry then spoke to Kreacher who still stood there, "You can go back to the school but do not tell anyone or communicate with anyone about this. You are not to leave the school for any reason unless I directly tell you. Is that clear?

Kreacher bower again, "what ever my filthy master say I will do." Kreacher then popped away. Neville and Luna could only wonder at what type of elf Kreacher was since they had never seen such behavior before in an elf in such disrespect towards a master.

Ron then asked, "what do we do with this thing now?" He reached out his hand to see if he could feel anything and found himself getting sick to his stomach and so pulled his hand away. He continued, "how do we destroy this.

Ginny offered, "Harry destroyed the diary with the venom from the basilisk fang. Would you have to go back to the chamber to see if you could get more venom or another fang?"

Harry answered, "That might be one idea but I am concerned since Dumbledore lost is arm in his effort to destroy the ring. So it may not be that simple."

Ron added, "Could my brother Bill help since his has worked with curse breakers over in Egypt for many years."

Harry answered, "Ron, that is a good idea. When you get home can you discretely asked him for help. I know he is still recuperating from the attack but he might have some good ideas."

Hermione then joined the conversation and said, "It might be a good idea to find a discrete group of people to help us destroy these things as they are found. Professor Slughorn may be able to help since he is already aware of the Horcrux issue. We would need to include Professor McGonagall, since she is the acting headmistress.

Luna then asked, "where are you going to store that thing for the time being?"

Harry answered, "I do not know, any ideas"

No one spoke up to answer that question.

Ron was starting to fidget as he tried to clarify how he felt when his hands were close to the locket. He had felt that way before but were and when was it. It was a feeling of sickness and he then remembered back to second year and how he felt when he was cleaning all the trophies while serving detention. The trophy that came to mind was the one given to Tom Riddle for special services for the school. But that reward was falsely given when Hagrid had been expelled when the chamber was opened for the first time by Tom himself.

Ron voiced squeaked out, " Harry, I remember feeling the same way as with the locket years ago while at school when I was doing detention in our second year."

This comment startled Harry," What are you saying, Ron"

Ron continued, "While I was polishing the trophies, there was the trophy to Tom Riddle. When I was polishing it, I felt sick and threw up. It took me a long time to clean up the mess and finish the detention. But the feeling is the same. Could it be another one"

Harry could only wonder if that could be another Horcrux but it was important to deal with the Horcrux that was before them first before getting to the next one. But if they had two more peace that would only leave needing to find just two more. Harry replied, "That is something that will need to be checked but right now we need a safe place to store this evil item.

Ginny offered, "where would the Malfoy's have stored the diary years ago?"

Harry offered back, "I have no idea." The sorcerer's stone had been stored at Gringotts but it wasn't evil. I do not know if McGonagall would like to store such a thing at Hogwarts. She is probably busy at Hogwarts but how would he quickly contract her? An idea came to him that was not too hard. He called out pleasantly, "Dobby, Dobby can you come here."

There was that popping sound again and Dobby rushed over to give Harry a hug and said, "How can Dobby help the great wizard Harry Potter." He turned and saw Ginny and stepped back with pleasure and said, " We did not realize that you have been betrothed to Miss Wizzy." What a difference in response between the two different elves Luna and Neville could only think.

Harry ignored the betrothal comment and responded, "I could use your help. Could you find headmistress McGonagall and give here a message."

Dobby happily responded, "Dobby would be very happy to serve the great Harry Potter. I was hoping that Harry Potter would let me serve him since your needs are great. Winky has also been willing to serve your house, especially now that you have found your true love. Since we had been hired personally by the great Dumbledore we are free now to serve the House of Potter." Dobby looked up with expectant eyes.

Harry then said, "I do not know what my finances are like but for the moment I will pay you the same as Dumbledore. You can stay at Grimmauld place if you want. If Winky were willing to help, I would be willing to have her help. I need you to find Professor McGonagall and privately ask her this. I have at least one dark and dangerous object related to Voldemort that I would need to both safely and securely store for the time being. When I have time later, I will be willing to explain it to her and some other people. It is part of the project that I was helping Dumbledore with. If she has an positive answer, then come back and I will give this locket to you to give to her."

Dobby put his hands close to the locket and cried out, " Harry that is very evil. It is the same evil as that diary that the Lucious Malfoy had. How did you find such a thing? Why do you have such a thing."

Harry replied, "Its okay Dobby, I am trying to find these type of objects so that the items can be destroyed like the diary was destroyed."

Dobby answered, "Dobby is sorry to ever mistrust the work of the famous Harry Potter knowing he would never try to hurt anyone"

He was starting to cry but Harry cut him off and said, "That's okay Dobby just ask the Professor so we can keep this item safe for the time being.

Dobby popped out of the train once again. Neville and Luna could not understand the actions of another house elf that acted it such a strange way.

Harry answered their puzzled expression by telling them the story how Harry and gotten Dobby his freedom from the Malfoy's back in his second year.

Neville responded, "No wonder the Malfoy's tend to hate you if you when you lost them their house elf. It was good of you to get Dobby out of that evil house.

Ron interjected on to the conversation, "If we can move forward again with our summer strategy. We need to determine what we need to do and what resources we have available. At this point we may have only two Horcruxes to find hopefully. That leaves the problem of destroying the four items. Now Harry how long do you need to be at the Dursley's house.

Harry answered, "Last summer Dumbledore let me go after just two weeks so lets assume that I am stuck for full two weeks. We need to leave time for Bill's wedding also."

Ron continued, "Now what are our resources. We have six people. Harry has some money. Hermione can do research but we need access to some good libraries." He reached over a squeezed her hand and smiled at her. He continued, "Voldemort has used heirlooms like the ring or locket. The question then is what other heirlooms might be out there and then what are any possible locations.

Neville offered, "Where was the orphanage located that Dumbledore found Tom at?"

Luna asked, "Since the diary itself was not stored in the Chamber of Secrets, could he have stored another Horcrux in the location to begin with. It does not seem he thought others could go there or at least get out alive with a live Basilisk living down there. Could the Basilisk have been guarding a Horcrux?"

Harry answered, "Those are both good ideas. Dumbledore never told me any other location that he checked so I would hate to spend time going over the same location twice. I do not know how to avoid that. The idea that the Chamber of Secrets actually makes some sense since it would be difficult or impossible to get in or back out for that matter. He turned and looked at Ginny who was looking a bit scared. Harry asked, "Would you want to go back to the Chamber."

She could only shake her head and say softly, "I just do not know, that place has so many bad memories and has already given too many nightmares. I will have think about it."

"I think a more important question is how do we protect ourselves as we move about. I am sure there are more death eaters and other evil creatures out here all too willing to cause harm and death," Harry asked.

Ron also asked, "Is there any way to defeat dementors and not just cause them to flee.

Hermione spoke out, I will begin a research project on that when I get home. If anyone knows of books or resources send them to me."

Luna answered this, "It seem like Dobby would be willing to do almost anything for the great Harry Potter"

That made everyone finally have a bit of a laugh at what was being a dark and depressing journey. But it also made Harry start to think if Luna was onto something.

He replied, "Luna once again in your own unique way, you may have stumbled unto part of an answer to my concerns. Dobby was able to defend me against Lucious Malfoy after I got him freed by blasting him down the hallway when we were outside of Dumbledore's office. Sorry to think this way Hermione, but what if we bought some elves to help us. How much would an elf cost? I really need to check to see how much money I have left. It was getting low before the death of Sirius and I never found out how much I got from Sirius. A trip to Gringotts is in order as soon as possible.

At that moment Dobby popped back in and gave a deep bow and said, "The headmistress while very concerned about what you are up too is willing for the moment to store the locket. She expects a full explanation as soon as possible. She will be at Kings-Cross when the train gets there."

Harry with a breath of finally being able to relax a bit then asked, "Dobby would you carefully take this to the headmistress and give her my thanks. And could I continue to have your help by coming back."

Dobby carefully caused the locket to hover in the air in front of him and said, "I will be right back to help the great and kind Harry Potter." With that Dobby popped away.

With Dobby gone they heard the trolley lady roll by outside so Harry went to door and bought some snacks for everyone. Ron was starting to object to Harry buying the food for everyone but Harry's comment was, "Since you are helping me with my project the least I can do is provide food while you are on the job so to speak." As they sat and had a break Neville was looking out the window and saw a dark looking cloud approaching the train. He asked, "There looks like a odd cloud approaching the train. This caused them to climb up to the windows.

Luna was first to answer in fear, "That looks like a bunch of dementors. They are going to attack the train!"

Harry yelled, " Neville go find another DA members and other adults that know how to use a Patronus. Neville quickly left the compartment with Luna.

Harry then said, "Let get our wands out the windows before the dementors can get here. And remember to think of happy thoughts.

As he said this Ginny grab his free hand and looked into his eyes and said, "Harry, remember I love you."

Harry merrily responded to this and said, "Ginny, thank you for your love and I love you too. That is surely a happy thought"

Hermione grabbed Ron's hand and asked him, " Do you love me?"

Ron stood back a bit before get a silly grim on his face and answered, "I think, Hermione, I have loved you since I saw you come down for the Christmas Ball during our fourth year."

This comment seemed to also befuddle Hermione but she jumped into Ron's arms and gave him a kiss, which he was all too eager to receive. She broke away and said quietly, "I love too."

Harry interjected, "With all this love going around the dementors do not have chance. On the count of three – three, two one."

And with a squeeze of Ginny's hand and finding the love coming to him from her dark brown eyes the four of them shouted out, "Expecto Patronus!" What amazed them was that from Harry and Ginny burst forth not just a silver stag but a golden stag next to a golden doe but both were four times as large and rushed away and met the dementors before they had even reached the train. Other Patroness's erupted from the train as others put out there arms but it probably wasn't necessary as the golden Stag and Doe crashed through the wall of dementors causing most to flee the other away while even a few seemed to fall down to the ground. The train did not even have time to slow but continued on its way. Harry and Ginny sat by the window keeping an eye out for any more dark clouds.

Neville and Luna excitedly reentered the compartment a moment later and excitedly asked Harry, "Was that yours and Ginny's Patronuses?"

Harry answered, "Yes they were." He then reached over and gave Ginny a kiss.

Luna continued, "You see this Soul Bond could be a good thing for you two." The four laughed as Harry and Ginny finished a passionate kiss.

Ron commented, "If that what it takes to get rid of dementors, then I can't complain when you kiss my sister.

Harry slapped Ron's arms and said, "I really appreciate that Ron."

"No problem, mate," Ron answered happily.

Hermione grabbed Ron again and gave him another kiss.

Another pop was heard and Dobby was back with an excited bow and said, "how can I again help the mighty Harry Potter.

Harry a bit frustrated answered, " Dobby, please just call me Harry. I am sorry to have you popping back and forth so much.

Dobby merely bowed again and said, "The great Harry Potter has such concern for me a lowly elf."

Harry continued, "You are my friend Dobby. I need your to go to the trophy room at school and find a trophy made for Tom Morvolo Riddle and given for special services to the school. Now remember this could be another dangerous object like the locket so please be careful."

Dobby bowed once more said, "It a pleasure to serve Harry Potter is so polite to an elf." With that Dobby popped away.

It was less than five minutes later when a pop was heard again Dobby showed up with a trophy levitated in the air in front of him and he said, "Dobby must regretfully inform the great Harry potter that it is indeed another of those evil objects like the diary."

Harry excitedly put his hands out around the trophy and regretfully had to agree that sure enough he could feel the evil. Ginny also put her hands out and the sad and haunted look returned to her face.

Harry then asked, " Dobby this needs to be taken to the headmistress also for safe storage."

Dobby interrupted," I am sorry to disagree with the good Harry Potter but these should not be kept near each other or the evil magic in them will be made stronger."

Harry could only proudly answer, "Thank you for your advice and you are very right. Take this to the headmistress and see if she has another separate place. I am sorry to have to cause you all this work today. I don't think I will need to take up any more of your valuable time today. Thanks for your help. But if I could ask, when I have some time can I call for you. I would like to talk to about your race and your usage of magic."

Dobby answered before he popped away. "Dobby is more than happy to help the great Harry Potter in his fight against evil and appreciates his concern for the elves.

The rest of the trip passed in quite. The summer planning forgotten for the moment. As each couple spent some time in their own private world. Harry and Ginny continued to watch the sky and nothing else happened nor were there any sign of any more dementors.