Ron and Hermione had invited themselves over to Harry's house for lunch.

Hermione had suggested bringing over lunch. Ron had cooked a big lunch for the three of them. He figured there was no point in torturing Harry with Hermione's cooking.

Ron and Hermione would be picking the kids up today at four from Platform 9 ¾ for Christmas.

"Thanks for coming over." Harry said. "I really appreciate it."

"No problem," Ron said. "Gives a chance to talk before the family gathers and we won't be able to hear our own thoughts."

Hermione shot Ron a dirty look.

Harry stirred his pudding instead of eating it. "I don't understand. She knew we were planning a huge party."

"Harry what is really bothering you?" Hermione said.

"You haven't been happy since the Christmas Party." Ron said.

"I'll show you." Harry went upstairs to his bedroom and grabbed the treasure chest.

He placed it on the kitchen table and opened the drawer of it.

"I remember that you gave that to Ginny. She loved it." Hermione said looking at the chest and spying the parchments inside the drawer.

"I know." Harry said. He took the letters and passed them to Hermione and Ron.

"Here. We have been writing to each other quite a bit." Harry took a seat and looked over the last one that was sent.

"There is a lot here." Hermione said reading through the letters.

"She got the pin the first try." Ron said surprised. He was reading the letters over Hermione's shoulder.

"It was a good job." Harry said opening the top and pulling out the pin.

Hermione took the pin and admired it. "This is a good job. Very few first years are this good."

"I told her that." Harry replied. "I have gotten good reports from her from all her teachers, except that damn flying instructor. But still it seems that she has been applying herself."

"But. . ." Ron said.

"Then she made Seeker. That's when the letters stop coming like they did."

"Quidditch can take a lot of time." Hermione reasoned.

"She had to know that Charlie was coming home for Christmas." Ron said. "You did tell her didn't you?"

"Right when I heard." Harry answered. "I just don't understand why she would all of a sudden not want to come home for Christmas."

"I am sure that she is fine." Ron said assuring. "It might be some kind of jitters."

Right then Harry noticed someone crawling under his table chair. He leaned down and picked up Samuel.

"Hello there Sammi." Harry said. "What are you chasing?"

"Gnomes." Samuel said.

Harry laughed. "I think they're easier at this age. They don't really remember your mistakes.

"You don't think we've been the best parents." Ron said. "We both have made mistakes."

"These letters right her are proof that you do care for your daughter and you are being a good parent." Hermione said. "Why don't you come with us to the Train Station. Maybe Ginny changed her mind.

"Alright."

At three o clock Harry went with Hermione and Ron to the Platform 9 ¾ to pick up the kids. All the parents were gathered around in a huddle discussing Christmas plans and seeing how their kids had grown in the past few months.

Soon they were joined by Fluer who had come to pick up Kathleen.

Ten minutes prior the train rolled in. Right when it stopped kids started jumping off and running towards their parents. Frank and Alex followed closely by Matthew.

Kathleen soon came over and started hugging her mother.

"Hello, Uncle Harry." She said when she saw him.

"Hello, Kathleen. Have you seen Ginny?"

"I thought she wasn't coming." Kathleen said very emotionlessly.

Harry looked at her puzzled. He figured they would get along being in the same year.

"They had a fight." Fluer said to Harry. "That was all she would tell me. I was hoping they would end it before Christmas."

"That's strange." Harry said. "I figured Ginny would have mentioned a fight."

Harry waited until the last kid had come off the train. There was no sign of his daughter.

"We're sorry." Hermione said to Harry putting a hand on his shoulder.

"I was just hoping. That's all." Harry said. "We better get these kids home."

Harry went over to Ron and Hermione's house.

Completely and utterly under Ron's insistence.

The kids immediately went to their rooms to unpack and in Frank and Alex's case probably plot the next joke.

"Are you still going to bring Melanie and Michael to the Burrow for Christmas?" Ron asked.

"I suppose. I want Melanie there." Harry said. "I just wanted have Ginny meet her so much."

Harry went home after dinner. He figured he had imposed on Ron and Hermione enough today. He did enjoy spending time with his nephews.

It was what he wanted in his life was a family. Not quite what he had planned, but he did have a family.

The next morning Harry sat at his table eating a bit late of a lunch. He had spent the morning taking down the decorations for Christmas. Harry had hung them has a surprise for Ginny.

There was a slight popping sound in the living room. Harry ran in. He had set up the house against Appariation long ago.

In the fireplace he saw the head of Headmistress McGongal.

"Professor," Harry said to the head in the fire.

"Harry," Professor McGonagal said with distinct worry in her voice. "Ginny is missing. We noticed it when she didn't come to dinner last night or breakfast today. Some of her things are missing from her room."

"Do you have any idea where she is?" Harry asked urgently.

"No, we were in a way hoping you would. Her broomstick is one of things that went missing. I am allowing you full access to the school and grounds. All the teachers are searching for her right now."

"I'll be there in a few minutes." Harry said getting up.

"I will meet you there." Professor McGonagal said.

He had to find her.

Harry immediately ran upstairs to the trunk by his bed. He pulled out the Mauraders Map from the bottom. Harry always figured he would give to Ginny some day. He never figured he would use it to find her.

On the dresser Ginny's picture was staring at him.

"I'll find her." Harry said to the picture. "She has enough of you in her."

Harry immediately Disapparated and Apparated at the gate to the Hogwarts grounds. Standing there was Professor McGonagal and another Professor that he did not recognize.

"This is Professor Jerries. He may have a theory about what happened to Ginny." Professor McGongal said. "I am afraid if he is right you are the only one who can help her."