The next few days flew by so quickly that Anastasia could hardly believe they were over. When she awoke on the morning of September 1st she could not help be notice the pain in her chest. She silently rolled out of bed trying not to wake Hermione. As she packed her things into her chest she wiped the silent tears from her cheeks, she couldn't remember the last time she felt this much pain. Having to say goodbye to her brother and her boyfriend was killing her on the inside. She glanced at the clock as she left the room, it was early, but she wasn't surprised she had had a fitful sleep last night.

Anastasia tiptoed downstairs and into the den, hoping to have some private moments to herself before the hustle and bustle of the day hit her head on. Much to her surprise though she found someone waiting for her in the den.

"Hey there beautiful." Bret whispered as she entered the room.

Anastasia smiled at him, fearing that if she opened her mouth to speak the emotions would flow out uncontrollably. She sat down next to Bret and rested her head on his shoulder. To her relief he didn't question why she was up so early, her merely put his arm around her. The moment was over as soon as it had begun though, before long Anastasia heard the thundering foot steps of her brother coming down the stairs. She and Bret both got up and went to the kitchen. As the entered Sirius's mumbled something that sounded like good morning. The three of them stood there in an awkward silence. Anastasia silently moved through the kitchen fixing coffee and toast for the three of them, only when all were seated at the table and eating was the silence finally cracked.

"Anastasia, the train leaves at eleven, so you, Hermione, Ron, Harry, and Remus need to be leaving around ten I would think."

"Alright, I'm packed already so it's really no big deal when we leave. When do you have to leave?" Anastasia asked looking at her boyfriend.

"Soon sweetheart, in the next few minutes actually, I need to be getting back to work. Thank you for letting me stay here Sirius." Bret said taking Anastasia by the hand as he rose from the table. The two of them walked from the kitchen and as the did Anastasia flashed Sirius 'the look' that he understood in no uncertain terms she was tell him to let her have her time to say good bye.

The two of them stood in the entrance hall simply staring at each other, both knowing that it would be awhile before they saw each other. Tears welled in her eyes as she hugged her boyfriend, and then, as he had when he had arrived he lifted her chin and kissed her. They stood looking at each other for another small moment.

"I love you Anna, I promise I'll write."

"I love you too." She whispered, and with a tiny 'pop' he was gone. Anastasia remained in the entrance hall allowing the silent tears to fall down her face.

Thankfully Hermione came down the stairs seconds later, and seeing the look on Anastasia's face knew exactly what had just happened. She ran to her friend and hugged her; Hermione knew this would not be the last time today she would have to comfort her friend.

After everyone had eaten and the trunks had been brought downstairs Remus announced, with a hint of sadness, that it was time they get going. The six of them gathered in the entrance hall as they all said good bye to Sirius. Anastasia watched her older brother as he said good bye to Harry, Ron, and Hermione; a sinking feeling at the bottom of her heart told her this goodbye would be worse than the first.

She engulfed her brother in a final good bye hug, promising herself that she would not cry in front of everyone. As they pulled apart she managed a feeble smile.

"I'll miss you Blondie, behave yourself."

"I'll try. I love you Sirius." She said as she stepped out into the hot morning.

"I love you too kid, keep in touch. I'll see you over the holidays." Sirius smiled at his sister, even though his insides were killing him.

The five of them finally made it to the platform with only minutes to spare. As they said their final good byes to Remus the whistle on the train let out a shrill sound telling them it was time to go.

"You all be good! I don't want to hear about anything from Dumbledore this year!" Remus called.

They four of them smiled back as the jumped on the train to find a place to settle down.

(A/N: sorry this was a short chapter. thanks to everyone who reviewed i appreciate it! if you haven't please take the time too. i won't be updating for about a week so talk to you then.)