Visiting Lost Friends

Intro: I know time travel fics that go back to the mauderer's time are widely overused, but you have never read my version. I have read many fics, but still, feel that I have something to add. Anyways, I have chosen for better or worse to write my way of things. If this resembles something you wrote let me know. I do not intend to copy anyone's ideas, but hey I am only human, and can make mistakes. This is a Harry/Ginny and Ron/Hermione story. I do support other ships, but chose to write this one.

Disclaimer: Harry Potter books are wonderful. Read them! If you are still confused as to whether or not I own Harry Potter I can be of no assistance. Maybe you need professional help. I would suggest a doctor. You should tell them that you find the obvious confusing. After all, who would be here at all if they hadn't read or at least heard of Harry? Everyone in the wizarding world has heard of Harry Potter. Oh no! Are you a muggle? (Looks shocked)

Chapter One

As the Summer Ends

Hermione's POV

I sighed as I flopped back onto my bed. Harry's latest letter discarded at my feet. His letters always left me feeling depressed and worried for him. It had been an entire summer, but he still blamed himself for the events of our fifth year, and of course Sirius. In fact, part of me was surprised that he kept in touch at all. I guess he must have been lonely at the Dursely's with nothing but Hedwig and his horrid family for company.

I hadn't seen Ron or Harry all summer, as I wasn't invited over to the burrow. Mom wanted to send me to her old camp and who was I to refuse? Okay, I had refused at first, but she had insisted, and I lost that battle.

At the burrow everyone was probably mourning, anyhow, so I guess I didn't miss much. Dumbledore had arranged things so that Harry was at the Dursely's for the entire summer. I suppose Dumbledore had his reasons, and Harry wanted to be left alone to deal with his grief, anyways. Harry told us all about the prophesy, and why he has to stay at the Dursely's so I suppose everything is for the best.

As far as I know no one is at Grimaldi Place. At least the Weasley's, and most of the order found that the place reminded them of Sirius too much. From what Ron said, the first week at the Order of the Phoenix headquarters had been dreadful, with tears every five minutes. Tonks would crash into something or other and Mrs. Black's portrait would scream insults at Sirius, and that was more than anyone could handle.

That is why Professor Dumbledore moved the headquarters to the Burrow after placing numerous protection-spells around the grounds and house. From what Ron has said it sounds like the Burrow has been completely made anew.

Tomorrow will be September 1, and I will finally see Harry and Ron again, at Platform 9 ¾. A strange thrill overcame me at the thought of seeing Ron and Harry, but I pushed it aside as nerves.

"Hermione, come down here I need your help with these dishes!" mom called. Ugh! Chores, and just when I thought that I had escaped!

Ron's POV

"Ginny, give him back!" I called following my baby sister. She had stolen Pig again. Honestly, what was she, fifteen now! I mean she would be a fifth year, tomorrow when we got to Hogwarts. Didn't she know to ask before taking something!

"Ginny, if you don't give him back I just might let a little secret, not that he doesn't already know anyways, slip to Harry about who you fancy!"

"You wouldn't dare!" she stopped suddenly, "Besides I need Pig to send a letter to Hermione, and I could let slip a little something to her, if you know what I mean."

"Huh?" I was confused. Where did that come from? "You don't have anything on me!" I said to her with a smirk. She really didn't either.

"Just because you are too dense to see it, doesn't mean that it isn't extremely clear to everyone else. You know what; I'm not going to tell you. You were rude to me today, not letting me borrow Pig, so I will let you figure it out alone, brother dearest," she sang mockingly.

"Whatever Gin, I mean it's not like you have anything on me." I sincerely hoped that she didn't anyways. Ginny could be dangerous if she had good blackmail material, and I didn't feel like being nice to her for any amount of time longer than necessary.

Suddenly I realized, Hogwarts tomorrow, I would see 'Mione, and Harry too. My blood rushed I couldn't wait. Yawning, I traipsed downstairs. "Ronald Weasley, I called you down to help with lunch TWENTY minutes ago. What were you doing young man? Never mind I don't want to know. Just get your brothers and sister here now," Mom shouted at me.

Sighing I climbed back up the stairs to Fred and George's room. They had finally opened their joke shop, and had premises in Hogsmeade, but since they joined the Order they were staying here. I really couldn't believe MY house was headquarters for the Order! It was unbelievable! I felt so important, now all's I needed was to actually JOIN the order.

That wouldn't be happening for a while, though. I remember the battle it took for Fred and George to join. Mom blew a fuse when she found out they skipped out on school. They were just lucky that Dumbledore intervened or they might not be in one piece anymore.

I stuck my head in the doorway to their room. "Fred, George, better come quick, Mum is angry and it isn't pretty." Fred winced.

"Come on George," George and Fred disappeared around the corner. After I found Ginny, and Bill, I we all went down to meet our doom. Charlie wasn't home; he was out doing something for the Order. It wasn't like anyone would tell me what, though. Percy, well let's just say that if I even see HIM again, HE won't see the light of day ever again. I was angry just thinking about it.

"Boys, put up a table in the yard, and set it. Ginny you can help me here, chop these tomatoes. And you, Ronald, I have a special job for you." Mum ordered. Oh no here it comes!

"Ronald I need you to pick up this list of things in Diagon Alley. This is a huge responsibility. Are you sure I can trust you? It is dangerous out there. I really wouldn't ask at all, but these are ingredients that Dumbledore needs, and I simply don't have the time to go myself. I would have asked one of your brothers, but Bill has papers to go through for the order and I really don't trust the twins. Arthur is busy at the ministry." It seemed to me that she was trying to talk herself into something. I had better help her. This is my chance to prove myself. I can help the Order!

"Mum I can handle it! Remember the Sorcerer's Stone, the Chamber of Secrets, and the Department of Mysteries at the end of fifth year. I think I can handle a little shopping list." I was really excited now. I couldn't wait to see what was on that list.

My ramblings seemed to have a negative effect on her confidence. "Well, maybe I better send Ginny along with you."

"Mum!"

"No, Ron, I insist that Ginny accompanies you. Ginny, dear..."

That was the end of chance to prove myself, but still even with the pest it would still be nice to get out.