After Harry's run in with Lucius Malfoy he was taken to the hospital wing, and the rest of his year at Hogwarts was spent mostly going in and out of the hospital wing and writing to his father, reassuring him that he was just fine. Both he and Ginny were given the chance to be exempt from their exams, under the circumstances, Dumbledore said, it was unfair to expect them to have to deal with the extra stress after all they'd been through. It was also decided that Draco, Ron and Hermione would be given a bit of leeway with their exams too, due to the stress, though in truth, Draco at least seemed happier than he had done all year.
After Harry's little showdown with Lucius there was no way the man would be able to force Draco to return to live with him, and Tonks had very quickly been able to arrange for Draco to move with Andromeda and Ted, though after a quick whispered discussion they had decided to surprise Draco with the fact that Harry spent most of his summer there.
Ginny slowly began to recover, though it was going to take take, that much was painfully obvious, and she still clung to Harry quite often, not out of her crush as she might have once done, but because she felt safest with him, since he'd saved her, and when the time came they all sat in a carriage together, riding home from school, Ginny laughing at the jokes the boys made, real laughter, the first since that day in the Chamber, sharing out enough sweets for a small army.
Fred, George and Percy paid their carriage short visits, checking in on their little brother and sister, who they'd both been terrified for when they'd realised that they were missing. Percy had too of course, though he'd been much more reserved in his mothering.
When the train finally pulled up at the station the group quickly got off, Ron spotting his parents immediately, and turning to his friends, hugging them all quickly before speaking, "Draco you best write more this time since you're not with the crazy ones anymore okay? You'll have to meet up with us at some point... all four of us this time."
"Five." Harry spoke quickly, smiling at Ginny, who smiled back.
Ron rolled his eyes fondly, "Oh just great. Gonna have my baby sister tagging along constantly." but there wasn't any heat in his words, and Ginny just kicked him in the ankle as a way to get revenge.
"Of course. Tonks' said that I can have friends around all summer if I want." Draco laughed, "It's gonna be fun I know that much."
Harry and Hermione exchanged amused looks at that, since they knew exactly what Tonks had meant by that."
"We'll all find some time to meet up." Hermione stated firm;y, before she spotted Tonks' who's hair was, currently, bright red, and was waving. She nudged Draco in the side and he grinned, grabbing his case, "Right. I need to go. I'll see you guys during the summer." he rushed off quickly, and they watched him go before Ron sighed, "Well we better go." he laid a hand on Ginny's shoulder and nodded to their parents, where the twins and Percy had already gathered, "We'll see you during the holiday. We got a letter from mum and dad saying they had some kind of surprise for us when we get home..." he grinned slightly, "At least I have an excuse to get a new wand this year, since my old one broke." he pulled a face, "Having to borrow one wasn't fun."
"We'll see you over the summer." Ginny smiled and hugged Harry and Hermione before pulling back, brushing her hair out of her face, "Remember to write, both of you." she ordered sternly. And then the two red heads rushed off quickly, being greeted by their parents, who gave Harry and Hermione a friendly wave, before Hermione suddenly pointed and they rushed towards Remus, who was, as usual, standing away from the crowds, and he greeted them both with quick hugs before turning on Harry quickly, a worried look on his face.
"I know you've said you're fine in all your letters but Nymphadora told me everything Harry." he shook his head as he laid his hand on his son in all but bloods shoulders, "I was so worried when she flooed to the house looking so pale. Then she started saying about the Chamber of Secrets and the Basilisk and Voldemort... I just..." he shook his head, hugging Harry tightly again, "You're the most important thing in my life Harry.. I can't bear the thought of losing you so please please be careful."
"I know dad." Harry ducked his head, "I'm really sorry that I made you worry I just... I..." he gave a weak shrug, "It was Ron's little sister. You can't turn around and tell me that I did the wrong thing by saving her."
"No.. no I can't. But I am allowed to worry about you Harry. And I am allowed to tell you not to do anything like that again... you go to a teacher next time-"
"But there was-"
"Harry I'm not telling you off... but I want you safe."
"I understand." Harry gave a small smile, "It's good to be home."
"C'mon then you two... let's get Hermione home.. you have unpacking to do Harry... and I've been told by Tonks that your nightmares have gotten worse so if you need it I have some dreamless sleep potions."
"Of course dad." Harry smiled, leaning against his dad, and together they went through the wall to the muggle world and headed home.
