Ron forgot the fact that his friends were right next to him and would make him seem even more of a fool when he saw Ginny. Immediately, he turned to face herand tenderly asked what was wrong.

"It's P-Percy! Oh, Ron, he's d-dead." The color drained from Ron's face. "V-Vo-Voldemort killed him a-and the m-minister. They're dead, Ron." Ginny rushed forwards and embraced Ron while crying. He too was shaking with silent sobs. Hermione was softly crying and Harry looked angry.

Before anyone could say anything Harry left to the boys dormitories. Hermione took Ginny up to her room to comfort her and Ron sat alone in the common room. After five minutes Harry had calmed down and went to talk to Ron.

"I'm sorry mate. I know that you didn't get along with Percy very well but that doesn't mean you didn't love him."

Ron just sat staring into the fireplace, stunned. Sighing, Harry looked at him once again. He understood that Ron was going through third degree pain.

"I know what you're going through." He said quietly. "You still have a family that loves you. A really big family for that matter. I know it may not seem helpful but a solitary walk around the grounds really does wonders."

Ron gave a curt nod and walked out of the common room. Moments later Ginny came down and followed suit.

"I told her to go to the room of requirement." Said Hermione, who came in behind her.

"I told him to take a walk around the grounds." Harry replied.

They both looked at each other and Hermione joined him on the couch. She had puffy eyes because the death of Percy; despite minor disagreements the two of them had gotten along quite well.

"It's not fair Harry! All of the good people are dying and it's next to impossible that we can get rid of Voldemort. He finds joy in killing things and shows no mercy ever."

"I know Hermione, I know."

Hermione leaned her head on his shoulder still crying and they both fell asleep like that.
Ron came back from his walk feeling some what better. He had managed to clear his mind and talk with Ginny.

Sullenly he made his way to the common room and gave a wry smile at the cute couple that Harry and Hermione made. Sighing once again he got into bed without changing into his pajamas.

In the morning the four of them were still wallowing in despair and worry. Ginny had remained locked in her dormitory and Ron refused to leave his bed. Harry and Hermione had consoled each other with stories about Percy that sometimes reached the ears of Ron.

"I remember when Fred and George took his badge and were bewitching it. He blamed Ron because they were sharing a room. He held him captive, really. I had to get Ron's rat tonic for him because Percy wouldn't let him leave his sight."

"Yeah, he once told you how to win a chess game. That was the worst Ron has ever beaten you."

Harry chuckled. "It's just sad to know that he's gone. Makes more people realize the danger of the upcoming war."

"I wish this never happened." Hermione whispered.

"I wish that too."

Authors Note: I am very dissapointed with my reviewers! Only one vote? If things continue like this it looks like the shadows will be controlling the story, actually that wouldn't be to bad because she seems to do what she is doing.

Sorry for the delay upon posting this chapter but I have been concerened about the up-coming school year with my friends. Out of all 97 kids going to my brand new high school I know zero. Not to mention the whole school is basically an experiment since I'm part of the inagural class. Yeah, that allows reason for worry.

Enough, I know you aren't intrested in my life, just my writting, and so I hoped you enjoyed chapter 34.

The Shadows: Well to tell you the truth the orginal author's note did not have a question. However me and my beta were agrugeing on the right course for the story and the poll wasn't to make people come back but to allow the readers to settle this dispute. On a personal note I don't like Ginny much and don't find her to have much 'character strength.'

Hermione really wasn't thinking all that sanely being locked in her room for several days with nothing but books. She only say Ron's reaction to arrival but assumed that Harry was using his wand. I think that while in normal ciricumstances she might of been angry she was very desperate as well.

I think I covered all the basic points of your review and would to say that once again I take no offense and if I ever need help again I will leave no cliffhanger. I am glad that you did post a review the number of reviews still shocks me.

To be honest, I like my ideea better and am having trouble writting number two, both seemed like good ideas though and I really wanted the readers to decide.

Desipoplover13: I love parties! Parties always have cake and cake is yummy. I did metion the other idea to you but refused to spill the details. After all, that would ruin everything! I am very angry that she closed the door again. That is just sad. Of course you can't vote, obviously you favor your own idea!