Chapter 25

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Ron, Ginny, and Percy sat at a large table along with Hermione and Harry.

The green whirl stopped and threw Caroline out of the chimney onto the floor of the burrow. As Caroline fell to the cold floor she let out a yelp.

The five heads quickly turned to see Caroline sprawled on the floor, her arm at an odd angle.

"Caroline!" said Ron and Harry in unison

"Who?" said Percy looking completely confused

"What are you doing here?" said Ginny and Hermione in unison

Harry walked over to Caroline and helped her off of the floor. She gave Harry the tiniest smile and then remembered what she was doing at Ron's house.

"Ron" said Caroline as politely as possible "May I please see your father?"

Ron gave her an inquisitive look and was about to answer when a short redheaded lady entered the room.

"Oh my, you must be Caroline" said Mrs. Weasley

"Yes ma'am" said Caroline curtseying just the slightest bit

"Ron and Harry have told us so much about you" said Mrs. Weasley with a twinkle in her eye "Please have a seat"

"I am very sorry Mrs. Weasley but may I speak to Mr. Weasley?" said Caroline hurriedly

Mrs. Weasley stood almost shocked for a second at this request

"What is your last name dear?" said Mrs. Weasley as a thought dawned on her

"Howerd" said Caroline promptly with the slightest nod

"Ohh.. your father is.. Well then, let me get Arthur" said Mrs. Weasley as Mr. Weasley entered the room to see whom Mrs. Weasley was speaking to.

"Mr. Weasley" said Caroline sticking out her hand in a gesture of welcome "I am Caroline Howerd, might I have a word with you?"

Mr. Weasley gained a certain look of apprehension at these words but shook Caroline's hand in response and took her aside to speak to her privately.

Caroline and Mr. Weasley spoke for several minutes in undertones as the rest of the people in the room struggled to eavesdrop.

Ron jabbed Harry in the ribs "Did you know she was coming?" said Ron to Harry

"No" said Harry simply

"Hermione" said Ron "Did you know that she was coming?"

Hermione shook her head no.

"You don't think something happened to Meara?" said Harry to Ron and Hermione

"Who is Meara?" said Ron as he voiced both his and Hermione's question

"She's Caroline's friend.. the one from the ball." said Harry as he stared at Caroline's flushed face.

Ron and Hermione looked at each other and shrugged. They would soon find out well enough.

Caroline and Mr. Weasley proceeded to re join the rest of the group. Mr. Weasley signaled for Mrs. Weasley to join him in conversation. A moment later, Harry was pulled into their conversation.

The three discussed what Caroline had just told Mr. Weasley concerning Lord Voldemort, Caroline's vision of Meara's evil doings, and Meara.

"Harry, Dear" said Mrs. Weasley in apprehension "I think it is best that you stay with us for the time being"

Harry nodded and stared at Caroline who had just let Pigwidgeon fly away through an open window to deliver a letter.

"She's notifying Dumbledore" said Mr. Weasley as he looked at Harry who stared at Caroline who was now staring out of the open window in anticipation of something.

"I didn't know that Caroline had visions" thought Harry "What else has she seen? "

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Caroline stared out of the open window at the dark village. She watched Pigwidgeon fly out of sight. Mr. Weasley and Mrs. Weasley were going to let her stay with them until her father made plans for her return.

"He'll probably let me stay here these last few weeks" thought Caroline to herself.

Hogwarts was to start in a few more weeks and Mr. Howerd probably wouldn't move her from her current location as the Weasley children would all be moving to Hogwarts soon.

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Meara smiled to herself as she sat in front of her large vanity mirror.

"Laa di da" hummed Meara loudly as she brushed her golden hair slowly

"I know something you do not, Caroline" she sang, as she brushed her hair and stared at herself in the mirror.

"Poor Harry" said Meara almost sadly "He was so nice to you and I, Caroline. Why did he have to be so evil?"

"Laa dee da" continued Meara as she brushed her hair.

The door to Meara's room opened slowly and Lord Voldemort entered the room with several servants following him.

"Meara, darling" said Lord Voldemort as he placed a soft hand on her shoulder

"Are you ready to go? We need to start this as soon as possible before she has a chance to notify him" finished Lord Voldemort as he looked at Meara's blond hair longingly

"Absolutely" said Meara with a laugh. **************************************************************************** *