Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowing, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. This plot was created by me and is original.

A/N: Thank you to those who reviewed the 7th chapter it was greatly appreciated and I hope you will review this one as well and tell me how you like the story so far and anything you wished to see happen and so on. I may not take your suggestions to heart but you never know wink wink I have the story pretty well planned out but I just have to get around to typing it up and I usually do it in my free time but with work and my exams and so on I was a little tied up. Hope to keep updating at a steady pace but alas only time will tell when such things can occur. yea that probably didn't make any sense but bare with me here Enough rambling R&R and without further ado.... the eighth chapter.

Chapter 8: How to Help

Mrs. Weasley was currently up and about making breakfast. Getting an early start on the day and making sure all her children including Harry were fed. She was just about to place the bacon and sausages on the table when suddenly 3 people came running through the door laughing followed by 3 more people who look slightly angry at the first three who entered into the kitchen. The first two of course was her troublemaking twin sons Fred and George with their friend Lee, followed by their girlfriend Angelina, Katie and Alicia. Currently the latter of the six were jumping up and down screaming they won, while the other three, the girls, were watching them with scowls on there faces.

"We won," exclaimed Fred while he high five George and Lee.

"Only because you cheated" yelled Angelina as Katie and Alicia nodded in agreement as they gave each of their boyfriends a whack on the back of the head.

"Hey what was that for" exclaimed Fred George and Lee at the same time

"Because you cheated," answered Angelina while she stood facing Fred with her hands on her hips.

"Did not," Fred yelled back while stepping closer to Angelina.

"Did too," Angelina countered

"Did not," Fred said back while continuingly stepping closer to her. All the while George and Lee had identical smirks on their faces, while Katie and Alicia just rolled their eyes.

"Did too," Angelina said while trying not to smile

"Fine I did but I'm sorry" Fred said and with that gave Angelina a big kiss on the lips.

"Oh you think your funny Fred Weasley," said Angelina in a serious tone but failing miserably due to the smile on her face.

"Why yes I do, that is why me and my dear brother here opened a joke shop so we can exploit our funniness and continue out legacy of corrupting young ones like we once were." Fred said while him and George both gave dramatic sighs.

"Your impossible" Angelina said while shaking her head

"Yea but that's why you love me" said Fred while slinging an arm around her shoulder, and leading her to the kitchen table.

All the while sniggers rang out from the gathered group for their childish antics.

Turning their attention to a smiling Molly Weasley they all took a seat at the large wooden table laden with food to fill and army.

"Hello dears" said Mrs. Weasley smiling while placing a plate in front of each of them. A chorus of hi mum and hello Mrs. Weasley and "Good morning Mrs. Weasley" rang out.

"Smells wonderful Mrs. Weasley," said Alicia while placing bacon strips on her plate

"Yea we could smell your cooking all the way outside," said Katie while pouring syrup on her pancakes.

"Smells good Mum" said George while unceremoniously piling food onto his plate.

"Well dig in though I don't need to tell you twice" said Mrs. Weasley while eyeing the boys already stuffing their facing with as much as they can fit into them.

"You always know how to hit the spot Mrs. Weasley" said Lee putting as much food on his plate as possible.

"It's delicious Mum" George said through a mouthful of sausages.

"Honesty George chew with your mouth closed" Mrs. Weasley reprimanded while turning her attention back to the stove to make more pancakes.

"Boys" was the mumble response from all the girls as they watch each of their boyfriends shove as much food in their mouth as possible.

Just then Ginny walked into the kitchen, drawing the attention of the gathered group.

"Oh look who it is.." Started Fred

"Our darling little sister has come to grace us with her presence" finished George as Ginny took a seat next to Katie while rolling her eyes at Fred

"Of course it would be you two who would be making all the noise" Ginny said while glaring at her brothers

"Us" said George while mock pointing at himself and Fred with a shocked look on his face.

"Surely you couldn't me us dear sister. Your two favorite innocent brothers that we are" continued Fred

Everyone nearly choked at the word innocent referring to the Weasley Twins. "Innocent? You couldn't even use that word in the same sentence with you two let alone describing yourselves," laughed Angelina with the general consent from the rest gathered. With that the twins mocked fainted with horror not being called innocent gathering sniggers from across the table.

A thump was heard at the end of the staircase followed by "Ronald Weasley watched where your going" and a muffled "sorry", and leading to the entrance of a barely awake but nonetheless blushing Ron Weasley, the youngest brother and youngest son of the Weasley's, and followed by a slightly red in the face Hermione Granger, friend of Ron, Harry, and Ginny.

"Ah it looks like the two lovebirds have decided to grace us with there presence as well" said Fred winking at Hermione, in which the former turned bright red.

"Yes and with one of their customary arguments to start of the day" George continued.

"Boys" Mrs. Weasley said in a tone telling them to leave their brother and Hermione alone, while placing a plate in front of Ron and Hermione each.

"What Mum were just pointing out the obvious.." Said Fred.

"Love between our dear brother and lovely Hermione" finished George. All the while Hermione and Ron's faces grew beet red.

"Aww does Ickle Ronnikens have a girlfriend" said Fred

"SHE IS NOT MY GIRLFRIEND" shouted Ron at the same time as Hermoine shouted "HE IS NOT MY BOYFRIEND." Thus gaining sniggers from around the table at their obvious stubbornness to admit their feeling for each other.

"Boys I won't tell you again." Mrs. Weasley while glaring at the twins.

Ron trying to gain back as much dignity as he could with a change of topic asked" Hey Where's Harry he wasn't in the room when I woke up. I figured he'd be down here then."

An uneasy silence filled after the mention of Harry. Lee Fred and George looked at each uneasily then glanced at Alicia Angelina and Katie who were looking unsure if they should tell them what they witnessed such a few short moments ago.

"Well you see...." began Lee looking for help in what he was trying to say.

"Yea well Harry is umm well...." continued Fred

"We had seen him earlier but umm...." George said trying to explain looking for help in one of the girls.

With a heavy sigh Angelina took up the story in which none of the boys could continue with. "What there trying to say is that Harry isn't upstairs or downstairs because we seen him outside resting against the oak tree" explained Angelina.

"Well that's fine dear why didn't you just say so. Goodness knows the boy doesn't get enough sleep, as it is, what with all that as happen to him and all." Stated Mrs. Weasley with a worried glanced towards the window.

With one look around however Hermione quickly concluded that, being the smart one that she was, that wasn't all. "There's a but isn't there?" questioned Hermione

"Ah always the smart one Hermione," stated George giving Hermione a wink, which promptly made her, blushed.

"Anyway, we seen Harry outside resting against the oak tree but that's all we seen out there" said Alicia. By now everyone was looking a little worried and anxious at who or what they had also seen.

"Spit it out already" said a frustrated Ginny ready to leap out the door to find out for herself what they were trying to say.

"Alright alright hold your hippogriff were getting there," said Fred

"Look we saw Professor Dumbledore, Professor McGonagalll, Professor Lupin and Snape in a clearing in the woods near Harry." said Katie. By now everyone looked confused as to why four Hogwarts professors were hiding in the woods.

"What were they doing here?" said a confused Ron

" Well that's what we wanted to know, so we crept closer to where they were and overheard what they were saying," said Lee

"You can't creep closer to them and overhear what they were saying you were eavesdropping" sated Hermione in a matter of fact tone.

Rolling his eyes Ron said "Oh come off it, like you never "overheard" a conversation that you weren't suppose to here, just to know what they're talking about."

With a smug Hermione and a triumphant Ron after his statement Alicia continued with there story.

"Right, anyway they all looked pretty worried," said Alicia

"Yea and scared, like something bad was going to happen" said Katie

"Well did you find out what they were here for?" asked Mrs. Weasley clearly worried

"They were here for Harry because their worried about him" said Ginny in a barely audible whisper. Everyone glanced in her direction.

"She's right," stated George

"Their worried that no one can help him" said Fred in a serious tone. "Help him from what?" asked a confused Ron

"Oh honestly Ron! Don't you get it?" an exasperated Hermione asked. Ron looked from Hermione to everyone else who clearly understood what was going on then back to Hermione and gave a small shake of his head. Hermione sighed and tried to get Ron to understand.

"For Merlin sake! Harry is hurting! He lost everyone he held dear especially Sirius. He's been through so much, Ron, and its finally taking a toll on him." Stated Hermione clearly frustrated for the lack of understanding that had come from Ron, but nonetheless sympathetic now seeing the light and the reason as to why Harry seemed distant.

"Oh well why didn't you say so in the first place," exclaimed Ron. Everyone just shook his or her heads and an immediate thump was heard to the left of him. Glancing over he realized Hermione smack her head on the table, a very un-Hermione like thing, and muttered something that sounded like "impossible" and "boys."

"Anyhow as Ginny pointed out Harry is, to put it deeply depressed and is clearly trying to hide his feelings from everyone and this is what is worrying the professors" Angelina said. Worried glances passed through the gathered group.

"Oh poor Harry" cried Mrs. Weasley as she sat down on one of the benches trying to gather herself together.

"What were they saying?" asked Hermione clearly wanting to know what could upset them so much. Harry may be sad and depressed but what did that have to do with anything.

"Snape mention something like he was in a state where You Know Who could penetrate his mind," said Alicia. A gasp rang out causing everyone to glance in the direction of Hermione and a pale face Ron next to her.

"You mean that You Kno. Vol- Voldemort can easily access his mind right now" whispered Ron but loud enough for everyone to hear him.

"Basically that's what we thought" said Angelina

"He must not be practicing Occlumency," said Hermione. Of course he wasn't he's so depressed and in pain that, that's probably the last thought going through his head.

"Practicing what?" asked Lee. Confused looks graced their faces as to what she was talking about, besides Ginny and Ron.

"Occlumency is the magical defense of the mind against external penetration. It's an obscure branch of magic, but a highly useful one. Harry was taught by Professor Snape to keep Voldemort out of his mind to put it lightly." Hermione said giving her textbook definition.

"Oh, well that explains it," said George looking a little frightened at the mention of someone invading his mind by nonetheless Voldemort. (If you haven't noticed everyone is getting used to saying the name Voldemort)

"That's not all. McGonagall said something like he couldn't stay like he is too much longer, that they needed to do something about it before." Fred trailed off and glanced at his brother not wanting to finish the thought for fear of everyone's reaction

"Before we can't help him, before he is too lost to be saved." Finished George.

Those few words hit them all. Mrs. Weasley led out a strangled gasp at the implications of those words. Ron looked shocked and worried with disbelief. Hermione gasp and shook her head no as if it couldn't be true. Ron gripped her hand and she allowed him not even caring or noticing what he really was doing. Katie, Angelina, and Alicia as well as Fred George and Lee finally realized the meaning of the words and the reason why the four professors had looked so worried. A worried tense atmosphere filled the room.

Taking up some courage George continued on what they had heard and what Dumbledore last said. " Well umm, Dumbledore said something else" George started saying gathering curious looks from Ginny Ron and Hermione as well as Mrs. Weasley. The rest realized what he was talking about and Katie decided to continue with where George left off.

Glancing at everyone around her, and the scared stricken look on some of their faces her eyes landed on Ginny who was sitting next to her. She looked confused and started as too why Katie was staring at her. " He said that he had faith in Miss Weasley as he put it and that if anyone could help Harry it was you" Katie said directing her last statement at Ginny causing her to visibly pale.

Ginny looked around herself and realized everyone was staring at her at Katie's last statement. She didn't know what to make of it. Was Dumbledore watching them last night? Did he see them kiss? An embarrassed flush crossed her face at the thought of someone witnessing them last night. But why did Dumbledore think that she was the only one who could help him. She did vow to get the old Harry back but did Dumbledore know something she didn't. She was started from her thoughts when Fred asked the question on everyone's mind.

" Ginny do you know why Dumbledore would say something like that" ask Fred.

Glancing around everyone's eyes were still on her, causing a blush to creep on her face at being the center of attention. But she didn't know how to answer because she didn't know herself but in a way she did see the logic in why Dumbledore said she could help him. Looking down at her hands she said "I don't know why Fred" she rose her head and seeing the disbelieving looks on their faces she continued, "Oh honesty I'm serious I don't know why."

Realizing she was telling the truth from what they could see Hermione said "Well that is a bit curious as to why he would say something like that."

"Yea I mean were his friends too" Ron said indicating himself and Hermione. "Why can't we help him, I mean its not like he's the only one feeling the loss of Sirius" By now Ron was slightly angry but realizing what he said he continued with "I mean I know he was Harry's godfather and all but look I'm just trying to say were his friends and we could help too but he's just shrugging us off."

Sighing Alicia said " He look so tired and restless sleeping on against the oak tree."

"Yea it looked he hasn't slept in days" said Lee

" What can we do?" asked Katie voicing the question on everyone's mind.

While everyone was discussing ways to help Harry no one notice the youngest Weasley quietly slip out the kitchen door.

Ginny Weasley made a vow earlier that morning. She vowed that she would get the "old" Harry back at all costs. After she heard what Dumbledore had said she was more determine to more than ever to try and help Harry. Life was hard on Harry never giving him a break but it was time for him to get out of his shell and she was intent on making him open up to her at least.

Quietly walking across the burrow lawn and sidestepping chickens and such she watched her destination creep closer as she came upon the great oak tree in the Burrow's yard. Coming closer She sees the raven hair of Harry's his backside to the tree and facing Ginny. Creeping closer she turns the corner of the tree. His face though void of all emotion as he sleeps shows a sign of restlessness. Silently she took a seat next to him. She sighed; he can't even get a peaceful rest. A lock of hair fell into his eyes from the little wind of summer. She suddenly had the urge to brush it out of his face. Reaching over she brushed the lock over staring intently at his tousled raven hair. Why can't you see Harry that there is still good in the world and there is still people here who love you. She sighed as she reached up and moved the lock of raven colored hair out of his face. So was to lost in her own thoughts for the boy before her that she nearly jumped with fright to see startling green eyes staring intently in her chocolate brown eyes.

"Ginny." Harry said confused as to her presence. # Her eyes are a rich chocolate that I could get lost in# he thought #No I must not think of that, I'm a danger to her as I am to everyone else.# He turned his head as to not look into Ginny's searching brown eyes so full of love and understanding.

Ginny watched as his faced took on a solemn look than a determined one and turned away as in defiance to the obvious. # Oh your not going to get away that easy, Potter#

Gently she touched his face, he flinched with her touched. She ignored it and cupped his chin in her hand and turned his face towards her. "Harry." she started but he tried to turn his face away. "No Harry look at me" she commanded. Slowly Harry turned his face towards her.

"Harry I know your hurting. I know that Sirius death hit you hard it affected me as well." Ginny said trying to get him to understand that others were hurting as well.

"Ginny Don't. I'm Fine and leave it at that." Said Harry turning towards the sky. # Why does she have to care, it makes it difficult for me to turn away from everyone#

"Harry, we all care for you. Were all here for you, Harry. Can't you just see worried and trying to help" said Ginny trying to get him to understand that there were people still in the world that loved him an understood it wasn't his fault.

Getting angry at the fact that she couldn't understand that he, Harry was fine and didn't need her pity or theirs for that matter he bit back angry " I don't know why seeing how I'm fine" with that he got up an slowly walked away from Ginny intent on keeping her at bay, for fear of letting go of his promise to keep everyone away to keep them safe from him.

"You, Harry Potter keep fooling yourself that your fine but your not and I know it. You can't keep pushing me away I'm going to make you understand that life isn't over yet. I believe in you Harry, and I'm here to help whether you like it or not" Ginny whispered herself. With that she walked into the woods and to her "secret spot" to think of a way to help Harry.

Unknown to her Harry had heard her and knew she was right and that she spoke the truth even if he was to blind to see it and acknowledge it.

A/N: I didn't put all I wanted in here but that's because I have something big planned for the next chapter. Its both touching heart warming and anger filled. It's no that big but it turns the story in a new direction.

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