Hey everyone…

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Fifth… is a demand… if the number of hits for this chapter does not match the number of reviews…. I will not post again. Sorry but the numbers are sad. I'm only asking for a few words. That's not too much to ask for is it? No I didn't think so.

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Seventh… I took down all my other stories, because I can't handle having to do more than one at a time. And truthfully I know where this one is going, while with the others… it was just a shot in the dark. That's why it took me so long to get out this chapter I've spent all this time mapping out the WHOLE story. I even have a few of the more important parts already written out fully. Even the very last chapter is written.

Eighth… is … I'm looking for a beta reader… anyone interested should email me at killersnowflakes@comcast.net thanks.

Ninth… is the story…..

The Pain of Being Alone:

Chapter Two- Hey Everyone!

"But really we need to find them." Severus said getting serious again as he started to pace. Little did they know that not far from where they were; Ginny Weasley stumbled out of the cave that was just past the village of Hogsmeade and collapsed.

 "Thank you for sating the obvious Severus." Sirius said sarcastically. Remus hit him on the head; they all grew silent for a minute, silent enough to hear the soft ticking of Albus' clock. Albus had seen Molly and Author's clock and thought that it was a brilliant idea, to let them know if someone was in trouble, he put the whole of the Order on it and anyone else that might get involved. They all turned to see what it was doing and Molly shrieked. Ginny's hand had moved form 'Mortal Peril' to 'Hogsmeade'. Everyone stood at once, the Weasley's were all already out the door. Albus using his head went to the fire and along with the remaining members' present flooed to The Three Broomsticks. Once they were all there Albus starting giving directions.

"I want you all to fan out… Remus, Emmeline, and Tonks, go look in the Shrieking Shack. Sirius, Kingsley, and Hestia, go to the cave. Everyone else fan out; check all the stores, houses, alleyways, everywhere, move in pairs! Go!" Everyone was out the door and running in different directions. Sirius changed into his animagus form along with Tonks and Severus. Tonks turning into a Leopard, and Severus into a Hawk; when Sirius reached the cave he starting barking loudly Severus flew over and saw Ginny he flew back to the village to tell the others while Sirius curled up next to Ginny to keep her warm. He hadn't been cleared yet so transforming was out of the question. He was only laying there for a few seconds when Severus flew back over and transformed back to his human self.

"Sirius, you should check the cave… Harry might be in there … God I hope he's in there." Severus conjured a stretcher and levitated Ginny onto it he was about to walk away when Sirius being his ballsy self licked Severus' hand. Severus looked down at the big black dog. "Past behind us… I know." And with that he walked swiftly down the hill the Weasley's were just approaching the village, having to run down the mile long road from the castle to the village.

"Ginny!" Ron screamed as he ran to her side.

"There's no point in trying to talk to her, she's out cold." Severus said. "Now if you don't mind I have a student to get to the castle."

"She's not your student anymore. The school is closed." Bill said evenly.

"Don't you think I've noticed that?" Severus snapped.

"Just thought I'd remind you." Bill said smiling as they headed to the castle. Not realizing that with every step closer to the castle they took they were bringing Ginny to more harm than safety.

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It had been two weeks since they had found Ginny by the cave, and she still lay unconscious in the Hospital Wing. The Weasley's like most of the rest of the order had taken up residency at he castle. They needed to all be there in case something big happened and they were called to action. Ron and his brothers were currently sitting by Ginny's bed, waiting for her to wake up. Having no clue as to what was happening in Dumbledore's office.

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Sirius, Lupin, Snape and Dumbledore were all trying to come up with a way to track Harry, to no avail.

"If only she would wake up, damnit!" Snape cursed.

"Losing your temper won't help Uncle." A voice said from the door. All four men turned to see Draco Malfoy standing in the doorway. "And she won't wake up, not until Potter is back."

"What do you mean? How is she to know when Harry is back?" Sirius asked. "I mean she is unconscious." He reasoned.

"Simple. It's the h-íontach." Draco said effortlessly.

"What the hell is that?" Sirius barked.

"Listen I'm here to see Dumbledore. So if you don't mind leaving…." Draco pointed to the door.  Sirius, Severus, and Remus looked at Albus all asking the silent question. 'Should we leave?' Albus nodded and the three men stood.

"Albus remember…." Severus said as he shut the door behind him. He turned to Remus and Sirius. "I just hope Albus remembers what I told him about Draco being a death eater."

"Awe now Sev, Albus can take care of himself. He's a big boy now." Sirius joked.

"This is no laughing matter Sirius. Draco is powerful. Nearly as much as Harry, but not quite, it'd be quite a show to watch them duel. Lord help us if they do." Severus said as he walked down to the potions lab, leaving Sirius and Lupin in the entrance hall.  

"Right!" Remus said. "Well what do you say we go check out the cave again, see if we missed anything?"

"Yeah ok. Lets bring the boys, they need to get out… they are spending too much time in the Hospital Wing." Sirius said as he was walking back up the marble stairs to get the Weasley boys. When they entered the Hospital Wing they notice that a chess tournament was going on. A few of the other Order members were there and about 5 games were going on. "Hallo boys!" Sirius grinned when he got a scowl from Tonks.

"Were heading to the cave, too see if we can find anything we missed. Want to come?" Remus asked. Everyone but Ron said yes. "Not coming Ron?" He shook his head no.

"Hermione is coming back from her visit with her parents today. I thought I'd wait for her." He explained.

"Awe Ronnikins is waiting for his girlfriend." George cheered.

"Yeah, how sweet." Fred coursed.

"Oh stuff it, you over groan baboons." Ron threw a pawn at Fred. Everyone laughed.

"We'll be back by dinner. Tell your mother not to worry. And that her kids are in great hands." Sirius said as he grabbed Fred and gave him a noogie. They all laughed again. Soon Ron was alone with Ginny, and he took up the book he had been reading to her while he was alone with her. It was one from the Muggle section in the library. Called The Sword of Truth it was written by Terri Goodkind, a squib. He was just getting into it when Hinny started talking in her sleep again.

"Don't worry Harry I'll be fine, it didn't hurt too bad." She mumbled before falling silent again.

"Oh Ginny what did they do to you?" Ron asked himself as he brushed her hair out of her face.