Disclaimer: i only own the plot, and since i have no OCs yet then i cant claim to own them :). and im really sorry for the long update! but i really have no idea where this is going. and im trying to finish up all of my fanfictions so that i can start new ones! i'm looking forward to writing Warriors, Meet the Robinsons, Lion King, and others. But i'm going to try to not rush through this.

Chapter 4

After running into Ginny and Luna, they file into a school carriage. Hermione and Ron sit as far away from each other as possible, every once in a while throwing each other dirty looks.

Ginny and Luna sit beside her, Luna's staring out into space, and Ginny's feeding pig owl treats through the bars. Harry sits beside Ron, gazing at Ginny.

It's incredible, Harry thinks. I've known Ginny for years, and it's taken me this long to realize she's what I've always wanted.

"Harry?" Hermione asks.

"What!" Harry snaps out of his thoughts.

"We asked you a question…"

"I'm sorry…I got…erm…sidetracked…"

"I see…"

"What was the question?"

"Do you think Prof. Slughorn will replace Prof. Snape?"

"I guess he could…" Harry says slowly.

"Hey guys I can see Hogwarts!" Ron exclaims.

The silhouette of Hogwarts is outlined in the dark night. The sight of Hogwarts both cheers Harry, and saddens him. The memories of last year are brought to the surface of his mind.

The thought of Colin Creevey is pushed to the surface. He was the always excited boy behind the camera. And now he's…dead, he died much too young. He had come back to help Harry and now he's dead.

And then there's Fred. Ron's brother, George's twin. Harry can still here Fred's laughter ringing in his hears, he can still see his smiling face. As depressed as Harry is about Fred and Colin's deaths, it's nothing compared to what their families are feeling.

"Harry?" Ginny's voice breaks into his thoughts. "Are you alright?"

Harry looks at her, and forces a smile. "Yeah, I'm alright. I'm just thinking that's all."

Ginny nods her head, understanding what he's talking about.

"I hope you know, that no one thinks it's your fault." Ginny says quietly.

Harry nods his head, and hides his face from them by looking out the window. He doesn't want them see him this way. He doesn't want them to worry about him.

"Harry?" Hermione says, tentatively. "It's okay if you…cry…no one will think different of you. No one expects you to be an unemotional hero. I'm not saying you're not a hero of course…I'm just saying..." Hermione pauses trying to find the right words.

"It's okay Hermione; I understand what you're trying to do." Harry smiles at her. "I'm okay really. I just…can't stop thinking about them." Harry emphases the word 'them'.

Everyone nods their heads, understanding who 'them' are. Ron eyes cloud over with sadness. Hermione stretches her arm out and places it lightly on Ron's knee. Ron places his hand over top of hers, and smiles sadly at her.

The carriage stops outside of Hogwarts, and the five friends climb out. They walk up to the front doors and into the hall. They place their luggage with the other students' luggage and make their way to the Great Hall.

They sit down with their fellow Gryffindors, and wait for the first years to arrive and be sorted. The sorting lasts a good hour or so, or at least Ron complained it did and about how hungry he was. The headmaster, Professor Dingglesnout says a few words and then announces that they can begin eating, which Ron happily obliges.

After a filling meal, the students stroll to their common rooms and then to their dormitories. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny slowly walk to Gryffindor's common room, enjoying each other's company.

When they reach the common room, Ron and Hermione kiss each other good night and rush up to their separate dormitories. Harry and Ginny look at each other and blush. Harry quickly kisses her cheek and runs after Ron. Ginny touches the spot he kissed, and smiles.

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