Chapter 34

After everything, they were back at Hogwarts. Hermione, Ron, Neville, Ginny, even Kat, Fred and George were in the common room. Since Dumbledore was back, and it was proven Voldemort was back, Fudge gave Dumbledore's rightful place as headmaster. Kat got up as she felt someone coming; it was Harry, coming down from the boys' room. She went to him and hugged him. He hugged her back tight. She could feel he was weak at the moment. After she let go, they all went around him.

"How are you feeling, mate?"-Ron asked him.

"…So, so."-Harry said in a low tone.

"If you need anything, you know you can count on us."-Kat reminded him.

"I really appreciate it. I appreciate everything you've done. But…I just need to see Dumbledore right now."

He turned around and walked away to Dumbledore's office. After a while, Kat left the common room. She walk trough every hall she could see and looked around. She went outside and stood on the bridge. She was looking out of it as the wind blew her hair back.

"What now?"-Hermione asked as she got closer.

There was a silence.

"I must leave, Hermione."

"What?"

"When we were at the Ministry, Bellatrix told me they were coming after me. I can't stay around all of you."

"You're just like Harry."-Hermione sighed.-"You don't have to."

"Yes. I do. I know what they are all capable of. I need to go. I know what to do."

"Do you?"

"Yes."

Kat looked back to the front.

"I'll try and keep in touch."

"What about Fred and George?"

Kat stayed in silence.

"I don't know…I told them I was going to stay, maybe."

"Kat, don't go. Come back to your home."

"I can't go there. Mom and dad will be the first ones they'll go to."

"Katherine, please stay. We'll figure something during the summer."

"Katy!"

They looked to the side and saw Fred and George coming to them with a smile.

"It's your choice."-Hermione said looking at her.

Hermione walked by them and they got to Kat. Fred grabbed her by the waist and spun her around followed by a kiss. George kissed her after. She looked at both, they were smiling. Seeing her, knowing she was fine made them smile. But her mind wasn't calm. She kissed them again to forget that for now. School year was over. Ron, Harry and Hermione were going out of Platform 9 ¾ and Mrs. Weasley with Fred, George and Kat were there.

"Welcome back, you three!"-Molly greeted them and a hug for each one. -"How are you feeling, Harry?"-she asked as Kat hugged Hermione behind them.

He shrugged.-"Alright."

"Harry."-Kat said getting close to them and they hugged.

They started to chat and Hermione's parents showed up. Hermione looked at Kat and she shook her head.

"Come on!"

They all watched as Hermione took Kat away to her parents.

"Mum, dad. Look who I've got."

Kat looked down and when she looked up at them, their jaws dropped.

"Katherine."-Mrs. Granger spoke with her hands on her mouth.

Kat stayed in silence for a bit.-"Hi"

In a silence, Mrs. Granger got close and hugged her. Mr. Granger was smiling, proud to see her after so long.

"What have you been up to?"

"Oh well…a lot."-She let out a nerves laugh.

"Will you come back?"

Kat looked at Hermione.

"I…I don't know."

"Kat."-Hermione called.

"At least come and visit. Your parents are still pretty devastated."

Kat stayed in silence again.

"Kat, please, come back."-Hermione begged.

"I'll think about it."

"Well, it was nice to see you."

"See you later."-Hermione said

They hugged tight, knowing Kat, Hermione thought this might be the only time they would see each other. Hermione and her parents left and Vernon showed up.

"Harry!"

He called and everyone looked at him. Harry said his goodbyes and he passed by Kat.

"Thank you for everything, Kat."

"You welcome, Harry. And I'm sorry for everything I did. I never meant to hurt you and you know I'm still here for you."

"I know; you know you have me too."

Both smiled and hugged tight.

"See you soon?"-Harry asked in the hug.

"Maybe."

Harry gave her one last smile before he walked away. Kat went back to the Weasleys, Ginny had arrived. Kat went between Fred and George who put an arm around her and they all left. Kat stayed at the Burrow the first night after school was over. She was sleeping in Ginny's room on the floor, she started to twist and turn.

"He's coming for you…"-Bellatrix's voice told her.-"He knows…you're done. You will die…Potter will die. You did it all in vein. Those around you shall suffer the same."

Kat woke up gasping for air in sweats. She looked around and saw Ginny sleeping peacefully. She stayed sat for a while, thinking. Her heart wasn't so sure on what to say. Her mind was twisted. She looked in her messenger bag and took out some clothes and put them on. Before leaving the room she looked at Ginny, with the note she had laid beside her. She left the room and went to Fred and George's room and saw them sleeping peacefully. With no clue what was going on. Kat's eye let go of a tear and her nose turned red. She wanted to climb in one of the beds and stay there, but she knew it would mean they entered danger. She disappeared right there. On Private Drive, Harry was also sleeping peacefully when she appeared and saw him. She got close to the night table and placed a note on it. Hedwig started to make noise and even when Kat tried to shut her up, Harry woke up.

"Kat?"-He put on his glasses and saw her with the light of the moon. He grabbed the note after he put on his glasses.

"Hi."

"What are you doing here? What is this?"

Kat stayed quiet and he read the note over it.

"You're leaving again?"

"Yes. I am."

"But, why?"

"They will come after me, I know."

"How?"

"I just know, trust me. For now I must stay away from everybody."

"Did you tell Fred and George? Or let them a note?"

"Note."

"And Hermione?"

"I'll leave her one right now."

"Why don't you just tell them tomorrow?"

"Do you know how would they all react? They will beg me to stay and I want this to be less painful."

"You are making it pretty painful to all of us."

Kat looked down and sigh.

"Don't be mad at me."

"Kat…how can I not?"

"I know this is bad, but please, understand. Don't tell me you haven't thought about leaving Hogwarts and those you cared about just so Voldemort doesn't go after them?"

Harry stayed in silence, he understood now.

"I will try and keep in touch, I promise. I will visit and everything."

"I still don't see the point."

"I do, do you trust me?"-She asked and he nodded.-"Then trust me on this when I say I know they are coming for me."

Harry stayed in silence and he hugged her.

"Please, send us something when you get settle in. Also to Fred and George."

"I will."

They stopped hugging and gave each other one last smile before she disappeared. She went to Hermione's house and also left her a note in her desk. She turned to see her sleeping before disappearing. The next day Hermione was the first one to read the letter. Her tears started to fall as she read it. She even showed it to her parents and they hugged her. Hermione had hope that she would stick around. The Weasleys were all having breakfast. Ginny came down hesitating with the note in her hands. She had it and before going to the dining room she got a glimpse of Fred and George who let the seat between them empty for Kat. That broke her heart and she dropped a tear. She was about to turn around when Molly called her.

"Sweetie, come to eat."

Ginny slowly turned around with her arms shaking and she sat in front of Fred and George, beside's Ron who was already with his mouth full.

"Have you been crying?"

Molly asked her and everyone looked.

"What's wrong, sweetheart?"-Arthur asked

"Where's Kat?"-George asked and Ginny looked at him.

With her hand shaking under the table, she moved it and let the letter drop in front of Fred and George. Hesitating George grabbed it and read it out loud.

"By the time you read this I'd be long gone. I'm sorry, but I wasn't able to sleep knowing you were all in danger. Bellatrix told me they were coming for me in the Ministry. You can be mad, I will understand, but know that I couldn't stay around knowing you were all in danger. I will also let Hermione and Harry know. And to Fred and George…"

George stopped, not being able to keep it up. Fred slowly grabbed the note and he continued.

"And to Fred and George…"-He let out a cutting sigh.-"I love you. I always will. You are both special to me and that's another reason why I left. I couldn't let them get to you two; I wouldn't be able to live after. If you get mad, I'll understand. I'll keep in contact with you as soon as I can. I hope you can all understand. With love, Kat."

There was a silence; even Ron stopped eating when they started to read the letter. Fred and George got up and left to their room, slamming the door behind them. Kat was getting out of a tent she had put up when she went into the forest. She got it down and got everything in her messenger bag. She walked a few steps out of the woods and looked beyond. The Burrow stood a few feet in front of her. After she left Hermione the note, she couldn't be too far from Fred and George, at least for the first night, so she stayed in the woods beside the Burrow. A tear rolled down her cheek as she touched the book necklace George gave her with the hand that had Fred's ring.

Will this be the end?... Part II will be up soon. Hope you want to read it :)