LEAVING SLUGHORNS PLACE
Harry wondered where they would be off to next, but Dumbledore stopped at the end of the curve, "This is where I leave you Harry. I have other business I need to look into."
"What is it?"
"Don't worry Harry. I believe she will make up for the company I stole from you earlier."
"Other company?" an accusing voice said behind him.
Harry spun around, Evey stood there with her hand on her hips. He spun around again and Dumbledore was gone.
"Oh—ah—nothing."
She raised an eyebrow to his guilty expression, "You're lucky I can't read minds…yet," then grabbed his hand.
She apparated them inside of the gate at the Burrows. The inner lights made the place glow in a homey radiance that made him feel a little empty.
Evey squeezed his hand gently before letting go, "Did you make up your mind then? 'Bout going back to school?"
"What other choice do I have?" Harry slowly made his way towards the house, "I have no where else to go."
She fell into the slow pace beside him, "You know you're always welcome here," and when he didn't respond she lightly bumped his shoulder, "Act surprise, but Molly's made 'er pumpkin butterscotch cookies. Your favorite right?"
"Don't know, never had them before."
"Oh," she looked like she had spoiled his surprise, "Well then I think you're going to like them. Come on, everyones waiting."
PEOPLE COME DOWN
Evey stepped away to let everyone get in their hugs, "Arthur, you have a minute?"
"Yes yes of course."
"Aren't you staying?" Harry asked.
"No, just Order stuff. See you round."
He couldn't get out another word as Mrs. Weasley was shoving him toward the kitchen for supper.
