AN: Hi, yes I posted two chapters because this one is really short *shrugs* I'm SORRY I'm kind mean to Ron in this chapter. Don't worry he will come around. Ps sorry about the cliff hanger I have writer's block sooo.

A haze of smoke covered the platform as Harry, Hermione, Lucinda and the Weasleys entered Platform 9 3/4. The sound of owls screeching and parents yelling filled the air as people bustled and pushed to get onto the steaming scarlet engine. The group made their way down the platform to find a carriage that was empty.

"Ron stop pushing me, you're making Crookshanks uncomfortable!" Hermione shrieked at Ron for the fifth time.

"Well, it's not my fault that mangy cat is uncomfortable. The platforms crowded and I can't help it!" Ron shot back. Ginny rolled her eyes at their antics and continued her conversation with Tonks about the next weird sister's concert. Lucinda watched as Harry walked around, Sirius yapping at his heels.

"If he's not careful, Sirius is going to get caught" Molly muttered under her breath.

"Oh come on Mrs Weasley. He hasn't been out of the house for ages. Let him have this one day," Lucinda replied. The black dog gave her a wolf grin, showing off his sharp canines before shifting his attention back to Harry. She tore her gaze off Harry's back and tuned into Ginny and Tonk's conversation.

They soon reached the train. Heaving their bags onto the overhead shelf of an empty compartment and sat down on the plush seats.

"I wonder where Neville and Luna are?" Hermione wonders Lucinda sat up straight in her chair.

"Neville Longbottom?" She asked.

"Yes, why?" Ron answered, looking at her suspiciously "going to finish what you death eaters started?"

"No! I- never mind." Lucinda replied. There was a beat of silence.

"Sooo, are you going to tell us where you've been," Harry asked, "it's ok if you don't want to or..."

Hermione, realising that she and Ron shouldn't be here for such a personal conversation looked around and then grabbed Ron by his arm pulling him from his seat.

"Come on we have prefect duties," she said.

"but I" Ron stuttered

"Nope come on" and with that they both left, leaving Harry, Ginny and Lucinda sitting on the seats. After a beat of silence, Harry turned back to Lucinda. Ginny gave her an encoring smile and sat closer in to listen. Lucinda took a deep breath.

"Well let me start from the beginning..."