The week that passed before Harry got on the train back to Hogwarts, he spent in a zombie-like trance. He didn't return to the Burrow before school and waited until the very last minute to get his school supplies. The depression Madison's leaving had left on him was heavy and Harry spent most of his days staring off into space. She hadn't written him yet. That didn't help anything. Thoughts of Madison moving on and finding someone else to be with crossed over his mind so often, he had to hit himself to make it stop. Finally the day came and he was dropped off at King's Cross at half past ten. He took advantage of being their early and stored his trunk and Hedwig in an empty compartment at the very back of the train. He say with his head against the window and his eyes closed.

" Harry. " a familiar voice penetrated his thoughts.

He looked to see Ron and Hermione standing in the doorway of the compartment, looking uneasy.

" Are you ok, Harry? " Hermione asked, fidgetting with her robes.

" Fine. " Harry replied softly. " Just fine. "

" Want some company, mate? " Ron asked, attempting to cheer Harry up.

Harry only shook his head and went back to staring out the window. He heard Hermione drag Ron back up the train as he protested. She wanted to leave Harry be for the moment, and Harry thought that was wise of her. He wasn't in the mood to speak to anyone at the moment and didn't know when he would be. The train's whistlet went off, signaling that there was only five minutes left to get on the train and get settled. Harry was once again disturbed by Justin Finch-Fletchley and Hannah Abbott talking as they stored their trunks.

" There's a new sixth year coming to Hogwarts this year. Right in the middle of her schooling. " Justin was telling Hannah.

" That's weird. What house was she sorted into. " Hannah asked.

" Gryffondor. I guess she went to see Dumbledore a week before school and was sorted then. Something about her parents thinking she'd be safer under Dumbledore. " Justin explained.

Harry groaned and pulled his cloak up higher over his ears to block out the nose. He sighed as the train started to move. After a little while her heard the compartment door slide open and turned to tell the person to leave when he gasped in shock. His heart flopped over and his eyes went wide.

" Mind if I join you? " Madison asked, smiling brightly.

Harry was speechless as he stood. " Madison...what...why? "

" I have great powers of persuasion. " she replied. " Convinced my aunt and uncle that Hogwarts was the safest place for me to be this year. "

Harry laughed and swept Madison off the ground in a tight hug, kissing her lovingly. " I can't believe this. How'd I get lucky. "

Madison laughed and ran a light hand through Harry's messy hair. " I guess we're just meant to be together forever. " And with that, she caught Harry in a deep, passionate kiss.

This is it folks! Thank you so much to everyone that supported me along the way. I really appreciate all of you. I know that you're all going to be disappointed that it's come to an end. Never fear though, I don't really think it's the end. Just keep checking back to see. You've all made me want to write more. Please be sure to check out a new fanfic that's on it's way. It's called " Return To You " and it's based on Miyazaki's Spirited Away.

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