A New Start Keeperoliver Chapter 9 Can You Explain Miss Lovegood?

Ginny and Luna were upset. They couldn't figure out why the Headmaster wished to see them. Neither had done anything wrong. They weren't expecting to receive their letters until their next birthday. No one was hurt or insulted at Harry's party. Unless The Grangers lodged a complaint on them because of being mislead in the attendance. No, Hermione seemed quite pleased when she left.

Then it made matters worse when Selena had them sit down, "Selena, do you have any idea what this is all about? Albus doesn't just call children in for a visit. There has to be a reason for this meeting?"

"Mum, Ginny and I have done nothing wrong. We are as lost as you are. I know one thing, If I have to go, I want you there with me. And I think should be there for Ginny as well."

"You didn't have to worry about that, sweetheart, I was going with you anyway. I will floo Molly and ask her to come over as well. I think she needs to know what is going on. And Luna, I am not mad at you. I know you didn't do anything wrong. It just adds to my worries I have about you. Your thoughts on things, or your dreams. I hope Albus hasn't figured a way to use them to his advantage."

When Molly arrived, Ginny went through the same thing Luna did. Molly was worried she had done something with the twins while they were at school and Albus found out about it. Ginny made it quite clear, "Mum, the twins and I never got together for anything while they were at school. You read all my letters. All two of them that is. If Fred and George are in trouble, it is all their own doing."

"They could have used a school owl that went right to your room."

"Mum, it sounds like you want me to be in trouble. Why?"

Molly Apologized to Ginny, "I'm sorry Ginny. With the twins the way they are, I thought they found a way to include you. It's just a mother going into panic mode thinking the worst of her kids. Especially with it being the Headmaster asking for the visit."

Selena broke in, "I suppose the only way to find out is to just go there and get it over with."

"You're right Selena. Come Ginny." and the four left for the Professors office via the they arrived, they were asked to take a seat.

Albus saw the worried looks on all the faces. "Please, let me assure you that there is nothing wrong. The girls have done nothing except impress someone that has asked me to grant them an early entry into school. That is why I asked you here. YES Luna, and Ginny, you will be attending Hogwarts in two weeks, instead of a year and two weeks. Luna, there is someone waiting to speak to you in Professor McGonagall's office. I suggest you do not keep her waiting. We will wait here for you. Would any one like some refreshments?"

Luna was gone before she heard any answers from her family. She walked into the office, but no one was there. Luna felt she knew who it was and, "Hello,are you there?"

A dim light brought forth the presence of Lady Hogwarts. "Hello Luna, it is nice to see you. How have you been? Are things going alright for you?"

"Please Lady Hogwarts, you know for a fact what happened."

"Yes I do, and I am sorry. But you were warned about tampering with a personal matter."

"But I didn't do anything to save Mum."

"Luna, be truthful with yourself. You know by asking Harry, you were the indirect cause of your mother's living and your Father's death. If you had left it alone, Harry would have saved your Mum, and Death would not have to step in and make a claim on anyone. Once you mad contact with Harry, it gave death the right to claim a substitute soul."

"How was I to know you had a plan in the works?"

"We talked about it before you started this adventure. I told you when the time came your mum would be saved. I also told you that you could not change history that affected you personally. Shouldn't that tell you I had a plan. Harry was going to have your mum leave the building before the explosion went off and everyone would be safe."

"I'm sorry for this Lady Hogwarts. I made a mistake and it won't be my last. I just hope the next one doesn't get anyone killed."

"I hope not as well, as you were brought back her to save lives. Now, you did do something right with this. You let Harry know about your true history. Not it is time to let those in the next room as well. Others should no as well, but not right away. Sirius, Remus, Fred, George, Hermione and Arthur all should know as well. Some sooner, some later. I think you know the correct order. For now, you should return to your family and tell them all about you and the future you wish to avoid. You also know what can't be talked about, such as pairings, children and detailed matters of the final battle."

"Of course. I will try to keep the explanation to general information. Will you be in there with us?"

"I will, but I will only be seen by you and Professor Dumbledore. You are the only two who know I exist."

"I understand. Well, here goes." and Luna walked back into the room where she saw the group talking, except for Ginny who was up playing with Fawkes. She was also talking to the Hat. Luna thought she was looking at herself with red hair.

"Ah, Miss Lovegood, you're back. Would you like to explain yourself?"

"Not really sir, but I was told it would be in my best Interest if I did. I would like to start out by saying, I am Luna Lovegood, daughter of Selena Lovegood. But not this Selena Lovegood. The Selena Lovegood that was my mother died when I was young. My father lived to raise me. I am also not ten years old, I am eighteen years old. Well, I was seventeen years old when I went back in time. I will not give anyone a headache over my way of thinking. Anyway, I came back in time to change history, and before you say anything sir, let me explain. I know you should not change the past when time traveling, but you had someone in my past life do it. So don't go sounding all perfect on us." Albus turned a bright red at that statement.

"Now, to continue, I will do everything I can to make sure that what happened in my other life does not happen in this one. I will just say that everyone in this room except me died in that life, plus many, many more. Too many more. Please don't ask for details as I am not permitted to give them, just believe me when I say, if you knew a person, they died in the future."

Luna could see tears in the eyes of her Mum, Molly and Ginny. She thought she saw one in the Professor, but wasn't sure. She hated this, causing people she loved to cry, but it had to be said so they would understand why she was doing it.

"The first thing I changed was Harry. He never left his relatives' home until he was seventeen. That had to change. Then I had to free Sirius from prison earlier than he did in my past. The next thing hurts me to say, but Mum, I had to save you from that explosion that killed Dad. I didn't know Dad was going to die though. If I hadn't done what I did, he would have lived, so in essence, I killed Dad. Please forgive me Mum?" Luna cried during this last part.

Selena was still crying from her fist statement, "So you didn't know he was going to die Luna?"

"No Mum. I swear I didn't."

Selena pulled her daughter in to a hug, "I know sweetheart. I believe you. You couldn't know this future if you never lived it. What ever you did, probably caused another to take my place, Remus said he would get the ink from the basement. If he had gone then he would have died."

The rest of the talk was just what happened recently and how it was not her that did it. It was just happenstance.

Albus took over once Luna was finished, "Well, I have to say that you have straightened me considerably. It is a relief to know why I had this feeling of being manipulated. I was, but not by who I thought. As for changing history, I would never condone this. I don't know why you think I would?"

"I'm afraid you did sir. I have no proof, but I know for a fact that you did, even if it wasn't you who did it. It was you who suggested it though. Would three turns to the left mean anything to you sir?"

Once again He was bright red. A time turner must have been used. "I will have to remember this for the future so that it will not be repeated. As for your adventure Miss Lovegood, may I make a suggestion?"

"Of course sir, that was why I told you. However, ;let me make it quite clear, I will not let you control me or Harry while we are in school."

"Of course not Miss Lovegood. What I wish is that if it is a major change you are planning on changing, perhaps you should bring it up to an adult to discuss other possibilities or alternatives."

"I can do that sir. I must tell you though there are going to be quite a few in the coming years, and I also want you to know that I had nothing to do with Ginny and I coming to school early. I will also tell you that I am thrilled that we are. Also, might have a word with you in private before I leave sir?"

Albus saw Lady Hogwarts shake her head no to Albus. Luna saw this as well and was about to ask when the Lady put her hand up to stop her. "I'm sorry Miss Lovegood, but I have spent too much time as it is. I have much to do, and now with the change in attendance, it adds to my troubles. Perhaps later we could talk,"

Luna looked to the Lady but she didn't make a move. "Yes sir, and Thank you for taking this time you gave us to talk." As Luna passed the Lady, she saw her smile at Luna and mouthed later we will talk. Luna just nodded and went with her Mum through the floo.

There were people waiting for their return that were not there when they left. The rest of the Weasley clan was there as well as Remus and Sirius. When Ron heard the news that Ginny would be joining him in his first year, He threw a tantrum. "Why can't I ever get to do something on my own. I finally get the opportunity and what happens, I find out I will not be doing it alone. I get to baby sit my little sister."

Ginny exploded on him, "Baby sit me. What ever gives you the right to think I need baby sitting, and worst of all by you being my sitter. You can't even take care of yourself. Fred and George would probably be watching over you if I wasn't going. Now it will probably be me watching over you."

Before it could upgrade to a fight, Molly stepped in, "All right you two, settle down. Ronald, you will not have to watch over your sister. I am sure she can watch out for herself. Ginny don't go looking for arguments with your brother. Fred and George, you two make sure they don't start up. I will be having Percy watching over all of you and tell me how everything is going."

Fred and George thought they knew how to get out of this, "Mum you know we love these two, but you also know we favor Gin Gin over Ron Ron. I'm afraid we would be showing favoritism if left with this responsibility."

"That's why Percy will be watching over all of you. If I hear of any arguing taking place between any of you, you will not be pleased with your next summer hols. If this means you don't talk to each other all year, that's fine. You all will run with whoever you chose and I have no say in that matter, but I do when it comes to family and I will not condone fighting amongst ourselves. Do you all understand me?"

The four of them concurred with their Mother and Molly hoped she averted a problem. She probably knew better, but for now everything was alright.

Luna thought it was a good time to pay a visit to Hermione and to let her know that her and Ginny would be joining her in her fist year. Ginny stopped her before she asked someone to take her there. "Luna, wouldn't it be a surprise to Hermione if she thought that when we meet her on the train, and somehow got left on board to travel to Hogwarts, she would think we were in all kinds of trouble?"

"Maybe. Why?"

"I would love to see the expression on her face when we tell her then what has happened. Besides, it is only a couple of weeks, and we have to make our own trip to Diagon Alley for our supplies. This next weekend will be our only one to do this. There's just one thing that worries me though. Professor Dumbledore brought up a good point. I don't know how Mum and Dad are going to be able to afford me going this year. They barely had enough for Ron. I still may not be able to attend this year."

Harry listened to what the two were saying and rather than talk to them, he went and talked to his Mum, "Mum, can I talk to you for a minute?"

"Of course you can Harry. I always have time for my kids. What is it you want?"

"I think Ginny may be in a bad way for school this year. Her Mum and Dad may not have enough money for her schooling. Do you think I could help them without them knowing it was me helping them?"

"How could you do that?"

"Sirius and the Quibbler. He knows people in the Ministry, like Miss Bones. Suppose there was a drawing of all Ministry personnel and the winner received 5,000 Galleons as a prize. And suppose it was Arthur Weasley who won it. There was no entry needed as all Ministry workers were automatically entered without their knowledge. Now, because of this, it would have to become a yearly event, which I would happily back, just to make sure Ginny gets to go to school this year."

Selena smiled at her son, "Harry that is a very noble act, but I can't allow you to continue to financially support something like that. However, since it was your idea, then this first year will be you supporting it, because you already picked a winner. The following years I think the Quibbler, the Prophet and the Ministry could support the program as a summer vacation/school year drawing."

Harry liked the idea better than his own because it would get other factions involved in what he felt was a worthy endeavor. Sirius could be the one to bring it up to Amelia and tell her why it was to be a special thing this year, but open to all workers the following year. The Prophet would be forced to follow suit with the Ministry and the Quibbler, in order to keep face with the public. The two papers would put up 1,500 Galleons each while the Ministry would put up 2,000 Galleons. It was not an unreasonable amount for any of the participants. The Quibbler was fast becoming the most widely read paper, but the Prophet still had many readers.

The following day, Arthur was sitting at his desk going over the reports from the previous night's raids when he was approached by Minster Fudge, "Arthur Weasley, I have been asked to present you with this bank draft in the amount of 5,000 Galleons for a new program which was started this past summer. You are the first recipient of the Summer Dream giveaway. Congratulations Mr. Weasley, and I hope it brings about at least one of your dreams."

"I'm sorry sir, but I don't remember ever entering a drawing for anything?"

"You were entered sir, just by being a member of the Ministry. Are you telling me you don't want the money sir?"

"No sir, I can use the money, but this is the first I ever heard of this Summer Dream Giveaway."

"The Ministry is quite able to keep some secrets Mr. Weasley. And since you did say you could use it, then here it is." and Arthur was handed a bank draft in the amount of 5,000 Galleons. He was also given the rest of the day off, which would also go with the future drawings. Molly always did say that what ever problem they were faced with, a solution would be soon to follow. It could not have happened at a better time as they had no idea how they were going to get Ginny's school supplies and clothing. Now they could even get new clothes for all five of their children for school and have a little left over for Arthur to take Molly out to a good meal once they were alone.

Molly was sitting down to a cuppa when the floo flared up. She drew her wand and was ready to fight any unwanted visitors when the door opened and in walked Arthur. "What are you doing home so early Arthur dear?"

"Well, Mollywabbles, it is as you always say, when faced with a problem, a solution is soon to follow. Well, we have a solution to our problem. There was a drawing at the Ministry that was just started this year, and believe it or not, I won. I got the rest of the day off with pay, plus a lump sum of money."

"How much money Arthur? This sounds awfully peculiar if you ask me."

"5,000 Galleons, Molly. More than enough to cover Ginny's school needs and new clothing for all the children and still have money left over for you and I to go out for dinner once the the children have left for school."

"Arthur, 5,000 Galleons is enough for three years of schooling and clothing if we continue to go the way we always do. Yes, new clothes would be nice for them all, but if we put it up and use it for emergency purchases, then the children will not expect new clothes every year. However, I think they all could use their own wands, now that we have the funds for them. It would make things so much easier for them, especially Ginny since she is starting so young."

Arthur loved the way Molly looked after the family. She was right and it made more sense to continue the way they did. Charlie and Bill had been their only children to purchase a wand from Ollivander's. After that money became a problem and wands became an expense they could not afford. With it being Friday, then tomorrow a trip to Diagon Alley would be in order.

Harry and Luna would be making the trip as well for Luna's supplies. Harry also was going to make a special purchase for Ginny. He ordered something for her and was told that it had come in. He hoped she would like it.

Luna certainly liked hers. The Ermine Harry got her, she named Irvin, and he responded to it well. She didn't take him with her at first, fearing he would try to get away from her. She would put him on her shoulder and walk outside to get him used to the weather and her. It didn't take long before he became her constant companion. He would even go on runs with Sirius as Padfoot, and be gone for hours. He would soon join Sirius and Remus during one of their full moon adventures.

Luna tried to get Harry to tell her what he got Ginny, but he wouldn't say. He did say that there were two, and that Hermione would get one of them. If she knew that Harry got the girls twin Golden Lion Tamarins she would want to keep them for her own, even though her ermine was in it self precious.

He hadn't seen these monkees as yet, but if they were anything like their pictures, Ginny will love hers as will Hermione. The pictures he saw of them showed them to be a golden color to a bright red color. He asked the owner of Eyelops to find a pair of twins of the bright red color. He offered him a fair price if he found them. He was notified by owl that they had arrived. He would pick them up when they went to the Alley tomorrow. Sirius told him that Arthur received the money and would be there as well.

Saturday morning found Luna up early, jumping around in anticipation, like she had just had a dozen Butter Beers. She had Irvin on her shoulder, with him hanging on for dear life. He watched as he used his claws to dig into Luna's blouse. Harry could see little traces of blood where the ermine dug too deep.

Luna was too excited to notice such a little thing as that. She ran down stairs to floo Ginny to see if she was up, but when she called her, Ginny answered right away, "Where have you been Luna, I have been waiting for 30 minutes or more. Are you ready to go yet?"

"Sorry Ginny, I have been up for about an hour and was trying to get everyone up. Remus was the only one ready. Mum just mumbled 'Five more minutes.' Sirius threw a pillow at me. Harry looked up at me and plopped back down on the bed. He did get right up though. Sirius still isn't up, and will probably stay behind. Mum should be just about ready and Remus is drinking tea while waiting."

"I know what you mean, Luna. Ron told me to sod off. The twins grumbled that it was too early. Mum is having a cuppa. Dad is with her. Luna, you wouldn't believe our luck. Dad won a drawing at work which gave us enough money for my school supplies, uniforms and spending money for the trip up to Hogwarts. Even a new wand for all of us. Talk about a stroke of luck. Mum was just telling me the night before I would have to be using Bill and Charlies old books for class. I wanted to go to the Ministry and kiss old Fudge on the cheek. Of course I fought off the feeling thank goodness. I don't care what his name is, he is not sweet. I better end this here, as I hear the twins moving about upstairs which means Ron will be up soon as well. I think I'll help Mum with Breakfast this morning. So, we'll see you in about 90 minutes."

"OK Ginny see you then." and they both left the floo and Luna went to help her Mum with breakfast as well as she just passed heading for the kitchen. She just opened the door and saw Her and Remus kissing by the stove where they were both working on breakfast. Luna smiled to herself. Yes, she missed her father, as did her mum, but Remus was an unexpected surprise for them both. Her mum would soon be feeling love for another man other than her father, not that Luna cared. She wanted to see her Mum happy. She closed the door and went upstairs to get Harry but was met by him at the top of the stairs. Sirius was also leaving his room for the Lav. He could hear Sirius mumble, "We have to find a bigger place." and Harry agreed.

After clean up, th e group was standing by the floo waiting for Ginny's call. About five minutes later she made it and said they would meet them in 5 more minutes. Luna and her group left and would meet the Weasleys there.

"Mum, do you think if it would be alright if I went and made that purchase I was telling you about?"

"If you let Sirius go with you."

"Sure, send Sirius along. He is a good watch dog. Like that's all he is around here." Sirius grumbled.

Luna looked up at him, "Did someone get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?"

"I can't, the wall is there, as if you didn't know."

"My My, you sure are surly this morning Uncle Sirius."

"I need more room to think. Lena, we need to find a bigger place. We don't have enough space to store our supplies. I can't move on my bed without fear of falling off it. We have only one Lav. I have Black Manor we could move into, if you could put up with my Mums portrait."

"UH, no thanks. I heard you talk too much about it. What about James' parents place?"

"Potter Grove. That could work if we were allowed to move there."

"Doesn't Harry own it?"

"Not until he is seventeen I don't think. We could ask while we are in Diagon Alley."

"OK Sirius, are you done complaining now so that we could go?" Harry complained.

"Yup, another unhappy person. OK Junior, lets go." and Harry and Sirius left for Eyelops.

"Where's Harry going Mum?"

"He has a birthday gift for Ginny and Hermione."

"OH, their pets. I think he said he them Ermines as well." Luna tried to be sneaky to get her mum to tell her what he got.

"Could be, I don't know. He didn't tell me what he got them. And quit trying to pry into your brother's life. Your dreams should have told you what he got them."

"They don't work that way. I wish they did though. Oh, here come the Weasleys." and soon they were all standing there ready to go do some shopping.

Ginny saw who was missing right away, "Where's Harry?"

"He's in the Alley already. He's buying something for someone special. Hermione I think." when Luna saw the look on Ginny's face she added, "I'm not kidding Ginny, but he is buying something for someone else that really is extra special."

"Does he know someone else besides Hermione?" Ginny sounded disappointed.

"Of course he does, and I know her very well. She is my best friend."

Ginny brightened up after that. Luna had told her a million times she was her best friend.

It was an hour before Harry and Sirius met up with the group, and both of them had large smiles on their faces. Sirius told them what they found out in Gringotts, "Harry is able to claim Potter Grove, and it is more than large enough to set up our home and business. There are three floors with twelve bedrooms and four Lavs. There is a basement for the paper and storage. A large building outside for our friend here. Large enough for him and whoever is with him. And Harry has something for our little red head here."

Harry walked over to Ginny and asked, "I know how you felt after my gift to Luna Gin, so I hope this makes up for it." and he pulled the red ball of fur from his shirt. "It's called a Golden Lion Tamarin Gin. It doesn't have a name yet, and you will have to act like her mother for about three months, but it is perfect for you as it's hair is as red as your own."

Ginny felt the same way. It was perfect, and she showed Harry her appreciation. He also showed her the second one for Hermione. "I know it may take away your feeling of it being special Gin, but they are twins with out a mother to care for them. I couldn't separate them. You do have the female though, and Hermione gets the male."

Ginny thanked him again and they went on shopping. It had been a very special day for them all.