Harry awoke with the sound of the bedroom door opening. He opened his eyes to see Mrs. Weasly sneaking in with Crookshanks.
" Sorry Harry, I didn't mean to wake you. I just thought Hermione would like Coorshanks with her." Mrs. Weasley said setting the cat on the foot of the bed.
Harry smiled and sat up in bed as he watched the cat make his way up the bed and snuggle in-between Hermione and himself. " I see hes back to normal." he said laying a hand on the cat's back and began petting it
Mrs. Weasley nodded. " Did you get any sleep Harry? You still have your glasses on."
Harry reached up to his face and felt his glasses. " Actually I did, one of the better nights sleeps I've had in a long time. I must of fallen asleep right after Ron, Ginny, Luna, and Victor left the room." Harry said while he was absently petting the cat and looking down at Hermione." Is she going to be okay Mrs. Weasley?"
" Please call me Molly. Hermione will be fine. Shes a very strong young woman."
" Why did she faint? No one told me last night."
" Minerva believes she was under to much stress. Hermione wasn't trained long enough to be able to be transformed for that long, Minerva fears that she was become very ill if we didn't get her back to her normal state, that is why everyone showed up easily yesterday. We are lucky you guys left when you did, other wise who knows what could of happen to her."
" Why did she do it if she knew she could get hurt?"
" I am not sure I totally understand her reason. I know she was very worried about you, we all were."
" She shouldn't of risked her life because she was worried about me, she could of just told me."
" Would you of told her how you were doing a the end of last year Harry?"
Harry looked down at Hermione and let out a sigh " no." he said quietly.
" Its okay Harry. Some people don't like to share there feelings, its perfectly normal."
" I know, but maybe life would be easier if I just told people how I was feelings."
" Harry you are who you are. Don't try to change who you are to make life easier for other people. We all know you have had a hard life, but it will get better Harry." Mrs. Weasley said looking at Harry. " Have faith Harry dear. Things are bad now, but they will get better."
" You don't know that. There are things you don't know about me Molly, things that make it hard to have any faith that things will be better."
" We can talk about that later dear. Get some more rest, breakfast won't be for a few hours. I will send Ron up to get when its ready."
Harry nodded and watch Mrs. Weasly walk out of the room and close the door behind her.
Harry looked back down at Hermione and smiled. " your so beautiful Mione. I can't believe you went throughout all of this for me. I don't deserve you, but I will do everything to keep you safe. I won't let him hurt you. I promise." Harry let out another sigh and looked around the room for the first time.
It was allot larger then Harry thought it would be. There was a large fireplace on one wall with a couch and two chairs in front of it. In the corner of the room Harry noticed his and Hermione trunks, next to the trunk under a window was a small table and two chair. On the opposite wall was a large dresser. On the wall nearest the bed was two large door that lead in to a large closet. Harry noticed there was clothes scattered around the floor and one of the chairs , some books on the dresser and table, various pictures in frames on the fireplace and dresser.
Harry carefully got out of the bed to take a closer look at the pictures. First he walked over to the dresser and picked up the first of three frames there. He wiped off the dust on the pictures and saw a picture of Sirisu and Dumbeldore in front of Hogwarts he set it down and picked up the next. It was of Harry at his first birthday in front of a large cake. Harry smiled and put the picture down and picked up the next. It was Harry and Sirrius. Harry was about 6 months old, Sirrius was holding him and flying around on a broom. Harry could feel tears begin to form in his eyes as he stared at the picture. Harry set the picture back down and walked over to this trunk and pulled out the photo album Hagrid gave him after his first year.
Harry sat back down on the bed next Hermione and began looking through the photos. Harry stopped on the picture of Harry's parents and Sirrius on the weeding day. Harry stride at the picture so long it started to become blurry, he blinked and a few tears fell onto his checks. " I love you all so much. I miss you" he said in a whisper and continued to stare at the picture.
Hermione was begin to move in her sleep. Her eyes began to flicker open, he vision was still bury when she managed to open her eyes all the way. She blinked a few more times until she could see clearly. She didn't know where she was, she moved he head to the side and saw Harry sitting next to her looking at a book. She couldn't make out what it was, but she knew something about it was making him upset. She could see a few tears rolling down his face.
" Harry" she said in a whisper
Harry jumped when he heard his name and looked around the room and saw Hermione looking at him. " Mione" he said back and smiled
Hermione smiled back " Whats wrong?"
Harry whipped the tears away from his face and eyes. " Nothing, its okay. How are you feeling?"
Hermione looked at him " You can't lie to me Harry I know something is bothering you, but you don't have to tell me, just know that I am here for you." Harry nodded " I am feelings okay, my hear hurts a little. Did I hit it?"
"I can't get anything by you." he said with a smile. " You didn't hit your head, you fainted on the way over here. Molly said it was because you were under too much stress."
Hermione looked down at the cat still sleeping next to her. " I'm sorry" she said.
Harry moved close to Hermione and wrapped his arms around her and pulled her up and close to him. " Its okay Mione. I don't understand why you did it thou. You could of really hurt yourself"
" I did it for you Harry. We were all so worried about you, you wouldn't talk to anyone. I asked Professor Dumbeldore if there was any way you could stay with me, but he said you couldn't. I kept on asking him until he asked me if I was willing to stay near you. We talked to my parents and Professor MaGonagall did a quick training session with me so I could alter my appearance."
" But why?"
" To watch over you, to make sure you were doing okay. You wouldn't talk to anyone about what happen, I was so scared you would run off or do something else. I wanted to be near you." Hermione said tightening her grip around Harry. " It was so hard for me to not tell you. I wanted to every time I saw you." she said letting tears fall down her face.
" Don't cry Mione. Its okay. I'm glad you were there for me, thank you. You didn't have to do that for me. I would of never of forgiven myself if anything bad would of happen to you, or if it ever does."
" Harry don't say that, I'm fine."
" Mione I won't let anything or anyone hurt you. You mean so much to me, I wish I would of told you this a long time ago. We would of had more time with each other."
" Harry we have time."
Harry looked down at Hermione. " You don't know that Hermione. There is something that I need to tell you...., Ron and Mr. & Mrs. Weasley."
" What is it Harry? You can tell me anything."
" I'm scared Hermione. What I have to tell you will effect everything. I don't want to lose you Mione."
Hermione tightened her grip around Harry again. " It will be okay Harry. I am not going to leave you or let you leave me."
Harry looked down at at Hermione. " After breakfast I will tell you. I'm not ready now."
Hermione was scared of what Harry had to tell her, but knew she had to be strong for him. " When ever you are ready Harry. There is no hurry."
Harry smiled "I love you eyes Mione. I am so glad they are back to normal." he said kissing the top of her head.
Hermione blushed. " No ones ever said that to me before. I don't know what to say."
" You don't have to say anything. I just wanted you to know."
" Thank you Harry."
" Mione can I ask you something?"
" Anything."
"Why did you choose to look like my mum?"
" Professor MaGonagall said it would be easier if I used a picture of someone to help me concentrate on changing. I wanted to use someone that you would recognize and fell comfortable around. Dumbeldore gave me a picture of your mum and said it might be best if I used it. Shes beautiful Harry, I never knew what she looked like. You have her eyes."
" You want to see some more picture of her and my dad?"
" You have some? I would love you." Hermione said shifting around in the bed to get closer to Harry.
Harry smiled " Sit up some."
Hermione looked at him and did what he asked. Harry set the photo album down on the bed and crawled behind her and spread his legs out so Hermione could sit in-between them and lay back on him. Harry wrapped his arms around her and grabbed the album. Hermione looked up at him and smiled. She felt so safe begin with him, she felt like she could stay there with him forever. She tore her eyes away from him and looked down at the album.
" Where did you get this?" she asked.
" Hagrid gave it to me after our first year. I've never showed it to anyone before."
" Really? You don't have to share it with me if you don't want to."
" Mione I wanted to show you this as soon as I got it, but as much as I wanted to show it to you I also wanted to keep it for myself. Its time I share it with someone." He said and opened the album up and began showing Hermione the pictures. They slowly went throughout all the pictures of his parents and made there way through the pictures hes collected over the years at Hogwarts. Hermione smiled
" There are so many picture of me Harry."
" I know. Colin kept on giving them to me, I didn't understand why at first. I have awhile bunch more."
" Colin gives me picture of you all the time. I think I have a whole book of just you." Hermione said blushing
" I will have to thank Colin when we get back to school." Harry said looking down at Hermione.
Hermione was looking back up at him, with a small smile on her face. Harry began to lower his face to hers until there lips were just out of reach from each other.
" Mione can I kiss you."
Hermione smiled. " If you don't I will."
Harry let a small laugh and lowered his lips to hers. He pressed his lips lightly to hers and let them linger then for a few minutes until he felt Hermione's tounge on the outside of his lips trying to get in. He slowly began to open his mouth when they herd the door burst open and Ron walk in.
" Harry its tim....... Oh bloody Hell!" he yelled
Hermione and Harry both pulled apart blushed furiously " Ever heard of knocking" Harry said.
Ron was also bright red. " Sorry I didn't expect to walk in on my best friends snogging. I didn't even know Hermione was up yet."
" Its okay Ron." Hermione said.
" Well umm anyways its time for breakfast."
Hermione began to get up from the bed. " I will be down in a minutes, let me change."
Harry got out the bed as well and made his way over the the door. " See you down there Mione" he said as he closed the door.
After everyone's ate breakfast Harry went over to Lupin. " I want to tell them now."
Lupin nodded his head, "Take Ron and Hermione up to your room we will be there in a few minutes." Harry nodded and walked over to Hermione and Ron.
" I need to talk to you guys will you come up to my room?"
" Oh course mate!" Ron said and moved over to Luna.
" I will be back later, Harry wants to talk to us." he said and bent down and gave her a kiss on the check.
" Its about time you left the girl alone with me! Now I can tell you about the real Ron!" Ginny said
" Oh good! Do you have any of those embarrassing baby pictures?" Luna asked with a huge smile on her face.
Ron turned a brilliant shade of red. " GINNY! don't you dare!"
" Come on Ron, Harry needs to tell us something." Hermione said grabbing Ron's arm and pulling him out of the kitchen while Luna and Ginny began giggling.
" Hermione let go of me!" Ron said " I have to stop Ginny! What if she tells something horrible about me?"
" Ron! There are more important things that what your little sister could say about you. I am sure Luna already knows the kind of things you do, don't worry!"
Ron let out a big sigh as the trio reached the bed room. " So what did you want to tell us?" Ron asked
Harry walked over the couch in front of the first and sat down, Hermione followed him and sat next to him. " I will tell you as soon as your parents and Lupin get here."
Hermione leaned over and whispered " Its okay Harry. What ever you have to tell us won't change how I feel about you. I am not going anywhere." she grabbed his hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.
Harry looked over at her " Thank you." and he leaned over and gave her a quick kiss on the lips.
" Bloody hell you too! I don't know if I will ever get use to that!" Ron said and sat down on the other side of Hermione.
Hermione and Harry blushed slightly. " Well you better!" Hermione said.
They heard a small knock on the door and in walked Lupin and Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. They made there way over to the fireplace and looked the chairs.
" Harry would you mind if I added another couch instead of these chairs?"
" Thats fine Molly."
Mrs. Weasley mumbled a charm and soon the chairs turned into two small love seats. Mrs. and Mr. Weasley sat on one near Ron. " Remus have a seat." Mrs. Weasly said.
" No its okay, I think I would rather stand." He moved over near Harry and put a hand on his shoulder and gave it a squeeze. " Are you ready Harry?"
Harry nodded " Can anyone outside the room hear us?"
" No I put several silencing charms on the room. It will be okay."
" Thanks." Harry said and took a deep breath and let it out. Hermione gave his hand another squeeze. " What I have to say you can not repeat to anyone. The only ones who know are Dumbeldore, Lupin, and Moody." Harry said as he looked around the room. Everyone nodded and what he said and he continued to tell them about the prophecy he was told at the end of last year. Harry repeated everything Dumbeldore told him. As he was telling them what was expected of him he could hear Hermione softly cringe next to him, as well as Mrs. Weasley. Ron never said anything, but he did grab Hermione around the shoulder and pull her to him so she could cry on his shoulder. Lupin kept his hand on Harry's shoulder. Mr. Wesley did the same thing Ron did, pull Mrs. Weasley in to him arm and let her cry on his shoulder.
" So basically it says that either I kill Voldemort or he kills me." Harry ended.
The room was silent for a long time before Hermione pulled away from Ron and turned and looked at Harry. " I will be with you the whole time Harry. I won't leave you alone with him. I will help you kill him. He won't win." Hermione said and grabbed a hold of him and pulled him in to a hug.
" I will be there too mate." Ron said.
Lupin leaned over and whispered into Harry's ear. " You will need them to help you defeat him. Don't tell them no." Harry nodded.
" I'm sorry I didn't tell you all sooner." He said and pulled Hermione away from him and wiped her face free of tears. " I am sorry you all have to go through this. I wish you didn't, but I know I will need you all. Thank you for not turning your backs on me."
" We would never do that Harry." Ron said and moved over to him mum and gave her a hug. " Its okay mum." he whispered in her ear and moved over to his father and gave him a hug too.
" We are proud of you boy." his father said.
Harry got up from the couch and walked over to Ron. " Thanks mate." Harry said and grabbed him in to a hug. Soon Hermione got up from the couch and joined the hug. " Why don't you all get ready and we will go to Diagon Alley for awhile. There is something HArry needs to pick up" Lupin said
Harry got out of the hug and looked at Lupin " What do I need to get?"
" Something" he said " I will tell Ginny, Luna, and Victor we are going. Be ready in ten minutes." and walked out of the room.
Mr. and Mrs. Weasley got up from the couch and walked over to Harry. Mrs. Weasley was still crying. " It will be okay Harry." she said and hugged Harry. Mr. Weasley joined in the hug as well, but soon let go.
" Come on Molly dear lets go down stairs and let the kinds get ready. Ron here I some money, buy something for yourself." Mr. Wesley said and let the room.
Harry sat back down on the bed. Hermione came up in front of him and grabbed the sides of his face. " It will be okay Harry. We will be there for you."
" I knew you would. My mum told me. she said not to denie love and to keep that girl of mine around, don't push her away."
" Your mum told you?" Ron said
" Yeah. I had a dream this summer, but it felt real. I hugged her and she kissed me, she told me Sirrius and my dad would come to see too and that they all loved me."
" Oh Harry." Hermione said and kissed him on the check.
" Its okay. Now lets get ready to leave. Apparently I have something to buy." Harry said with a smile. " I just need to change."
" Come on Hermione, lets go downstairs and give him a few minutes." Ron said walking towards the door.
" Okay, see you in a few minutes." she smiled and walked over to Ron. Ron put his arm around her shoulder and lead her out the door.
" He will be okay Hermione. We won't let anything happen to him." Ron said as the made there way down the stairs.
" I know Ron, I still can't help but feel scared."
" I am too, but we have each other."
Hermione nodded and they were greeting by Victor and Ginny. " Is everything okay?" Ginny asked
" Its fine Ginny. You ready to go to Diagon Alley? Ron asked changing the subject.
" Yes, is Harry coming?"
" Yes I am" Harry said walking behind Hermione and Ron.
Hermione turned around and smiled and Harry.
" Ron would you kindly get your arm off my girlfriend? I don't think Luna would appreciate it." Ron blushed and took his arm off her. Hermione giggled and turned around and wrapped her arms around Harry's wait. Harry bent down and kissed the top of her head. " Its okay Mione. Lets got have a good time today." he whispered to her. She let go of him and grabbed his hand and lead him down stairs to the parlor were Ron, Luna, Ginny, Victor, and Lupin were waiting.
" Everyone ready?" Lupin asked. Everyone nodded there heads. " I will be taking Harry with me for awhile. Why don't the rest of you wander around and we will meet you a 2 for lunch at The Leaky Cauldron. And do try to stay together" Lupin said eyeing Ron and Luna
" Lunch is on me" Harry said. " And I won't take no for an answer." he said looking at Ron.
" You don't have to do that Harry." Victor said
" I know I don't, but I want to. Now lets go!" he said
One by one the group entered the fireplace to floo to Diagon Alley. When they where all there Harry said bye to Hermione and left with Lupin.
" Where are we going?" Harry asked
" You wanted something that would help protect Ron and Hermione right?"
" Yes"
" We are going to see a friend of Dumbeldore's. He has a few things that you may want to purchase." he said
" Oh, well I don't have much money with me."
Lupin handed him a bag. " I think this will do. I got it out of your vault this morning. They had to move the two in to a bigger one. Here is your new key too."
Harry took the key and stuck in his robe " Thanks."
They walked in silence for awhile and made there way into a part of Diagon Alley Harry's never been to before it was half past one when they finally reached a small shop at the end at a small road. There was no sign on the door. If Harry didn't know better he would say it was closed and no one has entered the shop in years.
" Here we are" Lupin said as he grabbed the door knob and pulled it open. The two walked. There was a small man sitting behind a glass counter reading a book. The man had very large eyes, one blue and one purple, he had very little hair that looked like it was black. He had on robes that look to be a few sized to big. When he heard Harry and Lupin walk up near him he looked up from him book and gave a small smile.
" Can I help you?"
" Yes I am Remus Lupin; Albus Dumbeldore sent me here to look for a few things for Harry Potter."
The little man's eyes grew wider. " Of course! Come over here, I have found the items Albus believed would help Mr. Potter."
Harry was hesitant at first and moved over to the counter where the man was at. The man pulled out a large box from under the counter and set it in front of Harry. " Go ahead and open it."
Harry did what that man asked. When he opened the box inside was three identical pendants. " These are very old Celtic friendship knots. They are believed protect the ones you love. I had some trouble finding them, this type is very rare, I believe they are the last three in existence." The man said. " This one" he pointed to the one in the middle. " Would be the one you would wear. The one to the right of you is for a female, and the one on the left is for a male. Once these are put on the can not be taken off until the person is no longer alive." The man said looking at Harry. " You will have to put them on for each of your friends for you are the one who wants to protect them. Once they are on you will all will be able to tell what the others are feeling. It also works as a locator. You will be able to apperate to the person when you feel they need you no matter how many wards are around the person." The little man looked at Harry.
" This is perfect. How much?"
" There is more. I also have two; two way mirrors. I was informed that you already have one, but your friends do not, these may be useful to you as well."
" I think they will be. I will take them as well."
" Excellent. I will give you the mirrors, but the pendants will be 300 Galleones each."
Harry nodded and handed the man the money. " Thank you very much sir."
" Its my pleasure Mr. Potter. You even need anything else like these just let me know."
Harry grabbed the bag of item and made his way over to the door. " I will sir." He said as he made his way out of the shop and began walking with Lupin.
Harry and Lupin began making there way back to the Leaky Cauldron. " I want you to give those pendants to Ron and Hermione after Lunch. Make sure you tell them how they work and you give the right one to the right person."
" I will. Do they really work?"
" I never actually seen them before today, I have heard stories about them. If Dumbeldore thinks these do I don't see any reason to question it. He always seams to know whats best."
" Its kind of creepy how he knows what you are going to ask or do before its done." Harry said making his way through the crowd of people.
" He is a very powerful wizard." Lupin said stopping in front of the Leaky Cauldron. " Harry I think it would be best if you didn't tell anyone else about the pendants. Just keep it between the three of you."
" yes sir." Harry said. " Lets go have a nice lunch, I'm starving."
Lupin gave a small laugh. " I don't know if you sound more like Ron or your father. He was constantly eating or thinking about eating. When he wasn't thinking about your mother.." Lupin said with a smile.
Harry smiled and walked in and was instantly greeted by his friends. He took the empty seat in-between Hermione and Ron and gave Hermione a smile.
" Did you find what you were looking for?" she asked
" Yes, after lunch I need to see you and Ron for a few minutes. I have something for you guys."
" Harry you didn't have to buy us anything." Ron said
" I know, but you will understand when you see what it is." He said gave them a smile." Now what would you like for lunch?" he said to Hermione.
" We already ordered. They only have shepards pie right now, I hope thats allright."
" Sounds wonderful."
After Lunch
Harry, Ron, and Hermione asked to use one of the room above the Leaky Cauldron. Of course they let them, Lupin put several silencing charms on the room.
" You aren't going to tell us another prophecy?" Ron asked
Harry let out a small laugh and pulled of the box. " No, I want to give you guys something." He said opening the box. " These are very old Celtic Friendship knots. They are used as a type of protection. Once we put these on we will be able to tell what the other is thinking and can also be used as a locator."
" I've read about these. they are very rare Harry. How did you get these?" Hermione asked
" Dumbeldore." He said and took out the pendants that was for him and put it on. " This one is for you Ron." he said and pulled out the one and put it around Ron's neck. " Hermione this one is yours." he said and put it around her neck. As soon as all three pendants were on they began to glow.
" Harry look!" Hermione said pointing to his pendant.
Harry looked down and his glowing pendant then looked at Ron and Hermione's " They are all glowing, does your feel warm?"
" Yes, I can feel what mood you two are in." Ron said
" Me too." Harry said and smiled at Hermione.
" Well I guess we know they work." Hermione said blushing and rubbing her fingers over the pendant.
" Now these can not be removed until the person is no longer alive. Also Lupin said not to tell any one about these."
" Luna won't be to happy. She kept bugging me about what we talked about this morning, now with this...."
" Sorry mate. I know it is not going to be easy not telling her, but you got to."
" Its okay Harry. If she doesn't understand that something's I have to keep to myself, then maybe shes not right for me."
" She will understand, just give her time." Hermione said giving Ron a smile.
" I have one more thing for you guys." Harry said and pulled out the two mirrors." These are two way mirrors. All you have to do is say the person's name into the mire and you will be able to see the other person. Sirrius gave me one last year and now you two have them as well."
" Harry this must of cost you a fortune. You really didn't have to get us these." Hermione said looking at the mirror.
" The guy who sold me the pendants gave me the mirrors. Its nothing really. Sirrus left me most of his money he would want me to spend it and I don't see any better way to spend it then on my best friend and my girlfriend."
" Thank you" Ron said.
" Thank you" Hermione said and gave him a kiss on the check.
" Don't expect me to do that too" Ron said
All three laughed and left the room.
" I am going to go find Luna, we still have an hour before we have to go back. Bye!" Ron said and made his way down the street.
" What would you like to do?" Harry asked
"Why don't we just walk around?"
" Sounds perfect." Harry said and grabbed Hermione hand and laced his with hers.
Harry and Hermione walked around the familiar shops in Diagon Alley. They stopped and looked in to windows never going in. They talked occasionally, but mostly they were silent, enjoying each others company. They made there way over to a near by park and sat down on a bench next to a large fountain.
" I never knew this was here" Hermione said.
Harry smiled " I didn't until I heard Dean talk about it at the end of last year."
" I'm glad you heard about it, its really beautiful here."
Harry looked at Hermione " Yes it is"
Hermione turned her head towards Harry and smiled " I ment the park, not me."
" I ment you."
" Thank you. Your not so bad looking yourself." she said with a smile.
Harry laughed. Then his face turned serious " Mione why didn't you tell me?"
"Tell you what?"
" How you felt about me?"
" W-What do you mean?"
" Back in the room at the Leaky Cauldron, after we put the pendants on."
" Oh that." Hermione said a blushed. " I didn't know if you felt the same. I mean I know you cared about me, but I didn't know that you.... you...":
" That I love you."
" Yes. I was scared you didn't have the same feelings about me that I had about you."
" Well you know now Mione. I love you."
Hermione smiled " I love you too."
Harry leaned in closer to Hermione. " Mione can I kiss you again?"
Hermione laughed " You don't have to ask Harry."
Harry blushed " I didn't want to do something you didn't want to do. I know its only a kiss, but I still wanted to make sure."
Hermione blushed slightly. " Thank you." she said and leaned over and pressed her lips to his. Soon she felt Harry's tounge against her lips. She happily opened her mouth and let him in. After several minutes they released each other for a breath and the both smiled.
" Every time I came to get you guys your snogging!" Ron yelled from across the park. He began walking closer to them with Luna next to him. "And whats worse is now I can tell when you are!" he whispered so only Harry and Hermione could hear
Harry smiled. " We can tell what you are doing too." Harry replied. Hermione giggled.
Ron blushed. " umm... its time to go back."
" Hermione here are your bags. Ginny got tired of holding them."
" Oh thanks Luna. Did you and Ron have a good time after lunch?"
" Yes. we went over and saw Fred and George."
" I forgot to stop by there!" Harry said
" Its okay they are stopping by tomorrow for dinner. Since its your birthday and all."
Hermione stood up from the bench. " We should get back, we don't want to keep everyone waiting."
Ron and Luna began walking back towards The Leaky Cauldron. Harry and Hermione followed hand in hand.
" What did you buy today?" Harry asked
" Oh just a little of this and a little of that." Hermione said with a smile.
" Thats doesn't answer my question."
" A girl has a right to her privacy! Besides if I told you it wouldn't be a surpass."
Harry's face lit up with excitement. " So my birthday present is in there?"
" You will just have to wait and see." Hermione said as they reached the rest of the group.
Harry looked over at Hermione and smiled. " I guess I will."
" All right everyone lets get back." Lupin said. One by one the group disapperaed from the fireplace in the Leaky Cauldron. Not noticing the man in the black hooded cloak that was watching them.
" Sorry Harry, I didn't mean to wake you. I just thought Hermione would like Coorshanks with her." Mrs. Weasley said setting the cat on the foot of the bed.
Harry smiled and sat up in bed as he watched the cat make his way up the bed and snuggle in-between Hermione and himself. " I see hes back to normal." he said laying a hand on the cat's back and began petting it
Mrs. Weasley nodded. " Did you get any sleep Harry? You still have your glasses on."
Harry reached up to his face and felt his glasses. " Actually I did, one of the better nights sleeps I've had in a long time. I must of fallen asleep right after Ron, Ginny, Luna, and Victor left the room." Harry said while he was absently petting the cat and looking down at Hermione." Is she going to be okay Mrs. Weasley?"
" Please call me Molly. Hermione will be fine. Shes a very strong young woman."
" Why did she faint? No one told me last night."
" Minerva believes she was under to much stress. Hermione wasn't trained long enough to be able to be transformed for that long, Minerva fears that she was become very ill if we didn't get her back to her normal state, that is why everyone showed up easily yesterday. We are lucky you guys left when you did, other wise who knows what could of happen to her."
" Why did she do it if she knew she could get hurt?"
" I am not sure I totally understand her reason. I know she was very worried about you, we all were."
" She shouldn't of risked her life because she was worried about me, she could of just told me."
" Would you of told her how you were doing a the end of last year Harry?"
Harry looked down at Hermione and let out a sigh " no." he said quietly.
" Its okay Harry. Some people don't like to share there feelings, its perfectly normal."
" I know, but maybe life would be easier if I just told people how I was feelings."
" Harry you are who you are. Don't try to change who you are to make life easier for other people. We all know you have had a hard life, but it will get better Harry." Mrs. Weasley said looking at Harry. " Have faith Harry dear. Things are bad now, but they will get better."
" You don't know that. There are things you don't know about me Molly, things that make it hard to have any faith that things will be better."
" We can talk about that later dear. Get some more rest, breakfast won't be for a few hours. I will send Ron up to get when its ready."
Harry nodded and watch Mrs. Weasly walk out of the room and close the door behind her.
Harry looked back down at Hermione and smiled. " your so beautiful Mione. I can't believe you went throughout all of this for me. I don't deserve you, but I will do everything to keep you safe. I won't let him hurt you. I promise." Harry let out another sigh and looked around the room for the first time.
It was allot larger then Harry thought it would be. There was a large fireplace on one wall with a couch and two chairs in front of it. In the corner of the room Harry noticed his and Hermione trunks, next to the trunk under a window was a small table and two chair. On the opposite wall was a large dresser. On the wall nearest the bed was two large door that lead in to a large closet. Harry noticed there was clothes scattered around the floor and one of the chairs , some books on the dresser and table, various pictures in frames on the fireplace and dresser.
Harry carefully got out of the bed to take a closer look at the pictures. First he walked over to the dresser and picked up the first of three frames there. He wiped off the dust on the pictures and saw a picture of Sirisu and Dumbeldore in front of Hogwarts he set it down and picked up the next. It was of Harry at his first birthday in front of a large cake. Harry smiled and put the picture down and picked up the next. It was Harry and Sirrius. Harry was about 6 months old, Sirrius was holding him and flying around on a broom. Harry could feel tears begin to form in his eyes as he stared at the picture. Harry set the picture back down and walked over to this trunk and pulled out the photo album Hagrid gave him after his first year.
Harry sat back down on the bed next Hermione and began looking through the photos. Harry stopped on the picture of Harry's parents and Sirrius on the weeding day. Harry stride at the picture so long it started to become blurry, he blinked and a few tears fell onto his checks. " I love you all so much. I miss you" he said in a whisper and continued to stare at the picture.
Hermione was begin to move in her sleep. Her eyes began to flicker open, he vision was still bury when she managed to open her eyes all the way. She blinked a few more times until she could see clearly. She didn't know where she was, she moved he head to the side and saw Harry sitting next to her looking at a book. She couldn't make out what it was, but she knew something about it was making him upset. She could see a few tears rolling down his face.
" Harry" she said in a whisper
Harry jumped when he heard his name and looked around the room and saw Hermione looking at him. " Mione" he said back and smiled
Hermione smiled back " Whats wrong?"
Harry whipped the tears away from his face and eyes. " Nothing, its okay. How are you feeling?"
Hermione looked at him " You can't lie to me Harry I know something is bothering you, but you don't have to tell me, just know that I am here for you." Harry nodded " I am feelings okay, my hear hurts a little. Did I hit it?"
"I can't get anything by you." he said with a smile. " You didn't hit your head, you fainted on the way over here. Molly said it was because you were under too much stress."
Hermione looked down at the cat still sleeping next to her. " I'm sorry" she said.
Harry moved close to Hermione and wrapped his arms around her and pulled her up and close to him. " Its okay Mione. I don't understand why you did it thou. You could of really hurt yourself"
" I did it for you Harry. We were all so worried about you, you wouldn't talk to anyone. I asked Professor Dumbeldore if there was any way you could stay with me, but he said you couldn't. I kept on asking him until he asked me if I was willing to stay near you. We talked to my parents and Professor MaGonagall did a quick training session with me so I could alter my appearance."
" But why?"
" To watch over you, to make sure you were doing okay. You wouldn't talk to anyone about what happen, I was so scared you would run off or do something else. I wanted to be near you." Hermione said tightening her grip around Harry. " It was so hard for me to not tell you. I wanted to every time I saw you." she said letting tears fall down her face.
" Don't cry Mione. Its okay. I'm glad you were there for me, thank you. You didn't have to do that for me. I would of never of forgiven myself if anything bad would of happen to you, or if it ever does."
" Harry don't say that, I'm fine."
" Mione I won't let anything or anyone hurt you. You mean so much to me, I wish I would of told you this a long time ago. We would of had more time with each other."
" Harry we have time."
Harry looked down at Hermione. " You don't know that Hermione. There is something that I need to tell you...., Ron and Mr. & Mrs. Weasley."
" What is it Harry? You can tell me anything."
" I'm scared Hermione. What I have to tell you will effect everything. I don't want to lose you Mione."
Hermione tightened her grip around Harry again. " It will be okay Harry. I am not going to leave you or let you leave me."
Harry looked down at at Hermione. " After breakfast I will tell you. I'm not ready now."
Hermione was scared of what Harry had to tell her, but knew she had to be strong for him. " When ever you are ready Harry. There is no hurry."
Harry smiled "I love you eyes Mione. I am so glad they are back to normal." he said kissing the top of her head.
Hermione blushed. " No ones ever said that to me before. I don't know what to say."
" You don't have to say anything. I just wanted you to know."
" Thank you Harry."
" Mione can I ask you something?"
" Anything."
"Why did you choose to look like my mum?"
" Professor MaGonagall said it would be easier if I used a picture of someone to help me concentrate on changing. I wanted to use someone that you would recognize and fell comfortable around. Dumbeldore gave me a picture of your mum and said it might be best if I used it. Shes beautiful Harry, I never knew what she looked like. You have her eyes."
" You want to see some more picture of her and my dad?"
" You have some? I would love you." Hermione said shifting around in the bed to get closer to Harry.
Harry smiled " Sit up some."
Hermione looked at him and did what he asked. Harry set the photo album down on the bed and crawled behind her and spread his legs out so Hermione could sit in-between them and lay back on him. Harry wrapped his arms around her and grabbed the album. Hermione looked up at him and smiled. She felt so safe begin with him, she felt like she could stay there with him forever. She tore her eyes away from him and looked down at the album.
" Where did you get this?" she asked.
" Hagrid gave it to me after our first year. I've never showed it to anyone before."
" Really? You don't have to share it with me if you don't want to."
" Mione I wanted to show you this as soon as I got it, but as much as I wanted to show it to you I also wanted to keep it for myself. Its time I share it with someone." He said and opened the album up and began showing Hermione the pictures. They slowly went throughout all the pictures of his parents and made there way through the pictures hes collected over the years at Hogwarts. Hermione smiled
" There are so many picture of me Harry."
" I know. Colin kept on giving them to me, I didn't understand why at first. I have awhile bunch more."
" Colin gives me picture of you all the time. I think I have a whole book of just you." Hermione said blushing
" I will have to thank Colin when we get back to school." Harry said looking down at Hermione.
Hermione was looking back up at him, with a small smile on her face. Harry began to lower his face to hers until there lips were just out of reach from each other.
" Mione can I kiss you."
Hermione smiled. " If you don't I will."
Harry let a small laugh and lowered his lips to hers. He pressed his lips lightly to hers and let them linger then for a few minutes until he felt Hermione's tounge on the outside of his lips trying to get in. He slowly began to open his mouth when they herd the door burst open and Ron walk in.
" Harry its tim....... Oh bloody Hell!" he yelled
Hermione and Harry both pulled apart blushed furiously " Ever heard of knocking" Harry said.
Ron was also bright red. " Sorry I didn't expect to walk in on my best friends snogging. I didn't even know Hermione was up yet."
" Its okay Ron." Hermione said.
" Well umm anyways its time for breakfast."
Hermione began to get up from the bed. " I will be down in a minutes, let me change."
Harry got out the bed as well and made his way over the the door. " See you down there Mione" he said as he closed the door.
After everyone's ate breakfast Harry went over to Lupin. " I want to tell them now."
Lupin nodded his head, "Take Ron and Hermione up to your room we will be there in a few minutes." Harry nodded and walked over to Hermione and Ron.
" I need to talk to you guys will you come up to my room?"
" Oh course mate!" Ron said and moved over to Luna.
" I will be back later, Harry wants to talk to us." he said and bent down and gave her a kiss on the check.
" Its about time you left the girl alone with me! Now I can tell you about the real Ron!" Ginny said
" Oh good! Do you have any of those embarrassing baby pictures?" Luna asked with a huge smile on her face.
Ron turned a brilliant shade of red. " GINNY! don't you dare!"
" Come on Ron, Harry needs to tell us something." Hermione said grabbing Ron's arm and pulling him out of the kitchen while Luna and Ginny began giggling.
" Hermione let go of me!" Ron said " I have to stop Ginny! What if she tells something horrible about me?"
" Ron! There are more important things that what your little sister could say about you. I am sure Luna already knows the kind of things you do, don't worry!"
Ron let out a big sigh as the trio reached the bed room. " So what did you want to tell us?" Ron asked
Harry walked over the couch in front of the first and sat down, Hermione followed him and sat next to him. " I will tell you as soon as your parents and Lupin get here."
Hermione leaned over and whispered " Its okay Harry. What ever you have to tell us won't change how I feel about you. I am not going anywhere." she grabbed his hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.
Harry looked over at her " Thank you." and he leaned over and gave her a quick kiss on the lips.
" Bloody hell you too! I don't know if I will ever get use to that!" Ron said and sat down on the other side of Hermione.
Hermione and Harry blushed slightly. " Well you better!" Hermione said.
They heard a small knock on the door and in walked Lupin and Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. They made there way over to the fireplace and looked the chairs.
" Harry would you mind if I added another couch instead of these chairs?"
" Thats fine Molly."
Mrs. Weasley mumbled a charm and soon the chairs turned into two small love seats. Mrs. and Mr. Weasley sat on one near Ron. " Remus have a seat." Mrs. Weasly said.
" No its okay, I think I would rather stand." He moved over near Harry and put a hand on his shoulder and gave it a squeeze. " Are you ready Harry?"
Harry nodded " Can anyone outside the room hear us?"
" No I put several silencing charms on the room. It will be okay."
" Thanks." Harry said and took a deep breath and let it out. Hermione gave his hand another squeeze. " What I have to say you can not repeat to anyone. The only ones who know are Dumbeldore, Lupin, and Moody." Harry said as he looked around the room. Everyone nodded and what he said and he continued to tell them about the prophecy he was told at the end of last year. Harry repeated everything Dumbeldore told him. As he was telling them what was expected of him he could hear Hermione softly cringe next to him, as well as Mrs. Weasley. Ron never said anything, but he did grab Hermione around the shoulder and pull her to him so she could cry on his shoulder. Lupin kept his hand on Harry's shoulder. Mr. Wesley did the same thing Ron did, pull Mrs. Weasley in to him arm and let her cry on his shoulder.
" So basically it says that either I kill Voldemort or he kills me." Harry ended.
The room was silent for a long time before Hermione pulled away from Ron and turned and looked at Harry. " I will be with you the whole time Harry. I won't leave you alone with him. I will help you kill him. He won't win." Hermione said and grabbed a hold of him and pulled him in to a hug.
" I will be there too mate." Ron said.
Lupin leaned over and whispered into Harry's ear. " You will need them to help you defeat him. Don't tell them no." Harry nodded.
" I'm sorry I didn't tell you all sooner." He said and pulled Hermione away from him and wiped her face free of tears. " I am sorry you all have to go through this. I wish you didn't, but I know I will need you all. Thank you for not turning your backs on me."
" We would never do that Harry." Ron said and moved over to him mum and gave her a hug. " Its okay mum." he whispered in her ear and moved over to his father and gave him a hug too.
" We are proud of you boy." his father said.
Harry got up from the couch and walked over to Ron. " Thanks mate." Harry said and grabbed him in to a hug. Soon Hermione got up from the couch and joined the hug. " Why don't you all get ready and we will go to Diagon Alley for awhile. There is something HArry needs to pick up" Lupin said
Harry got out of the hug and looked at Lupin " What do I need to get?"
" Something" he said " I will tell Ginny, Luna, and Victor we are going. Be ready in ten minutes." and walked out of the room.
Mr. and Mrs. Weasley got up from the couch and walked over to Harry. Mrs. Weasley was still crying. " It will be okay Harry." she said and hugged Harry. Mr. Weasley joined in the hug as well, but soon let go.
" Come on Molly dear lets go down stairs and let the kinds get ready. Ron here I some money, buy something for yourself." Mr. Wesley said and let the room.
Harry sat back down on the bed. Hermione came up in front of him and grabbed the sides of his face. " It will be okay Harry. We will be there for you."
" I knew you would. My mum told me. she said not to denie love and to keep that girl of mine around, don't push her away."
" Your mum told you?" Ron said
" Yeah. I had a dream this summer, but it felt real. I hugged her and she kissed me, she told me Sirrius and my dad would come to see too and that they all loved me."
" Oh Harry." Hermione said and kissed him on the check.
" Its okay. Now lets get ready to leave. Apparently I have something to buy." Harry said with a smile. " I just need to change."
" Come on Hermione, lets go downstairs and give him a few minutes." Ron said walking towards the door.
" Okay, see you in a few minutes." she smiled and walked over to Ron. Ron put his arm around her shoulder and lead her out the door.
" He will be okay Hermione. We won't let anything happen to him." Ron said as the made there way down the stairs.
" I know Ron, I still can't help but feel scared."
" I am too, but we have each other."
Hermione nodded and they were greeting by Victor and Ginny. " Is everything okay?" Ginny asked
" Its fine Ginny. You ready to go to Diagon Alley? Ron asked changing the subject.
" Yes, is Harry coming?"
" Yes I am" Harry said walking behind Hermione and Ron.
Hermione turned around and smiled and Harry.
" Ron would you kindly get your arm off my girlfriend? I don't think Luna would appreciate it." Ron blushed and took his arm off her. Hermione giggled and turned around and wrapped her arms around Harry's wait. Harry bent down and kissed the top of her head. " Its okay Mione. Lets got have a good time today." he whispered to her. She let go of him and grabbed his hand and lead him down stairs to the parlor were Ron, Luna, Ginny, Victor, and Lupin were waiting.
" Everyone ready?" Lupin asked. Everyone nodded there heads. " I will be taking Harry with me for awhile. Why don't the rest of you wander around and we will meet you a 2 for lunch at The Leaky Cauldron. And do try to stay together" Lupin said eyeing Ron and Luna
" Lunch is on me" Harry said. " And I won't take no for an answer." he said looking at Ron.
" You don't have to do that Harry." Victor said
" I know I don't, but I want to. Now lets go!" he said
One by one the group entered the fireplace to floo to Diagon Alley. When they where all there Harry said bye to Hermione and left with Lupin.
" Where are we going?" Harry asked
" You wanted something that would help protect Ron and Hermione right?"
" Yes"
" We are going to see a friend of Dumbeldore's. He has a few things that you may want to purchase." he said
" Oh, well I don't have much money with me."
Lupin handed him a bag. " I think this will do. I got it out of your vault this morning. They had to move the two in to a bigger one. Here is your new key too."
Harry took the key and stuck in his robe " Thanks."
They walked in silence for awhile and made there way into a part of Diagon Alley Harry's never been to before it was half past one when they finally reached a small shop at the end at a small road. There was no sign on the door. If Harry didn't know better he would say it was closed and no one has entered the shop in years.
" Here we are" Lupin said as he grabbed the door knob and pulled it open. The two walked. There was a small man sitting behind a glass counter reading a book. The man had very large eyes, one blue and one purple, he had very little hair that looked like it was black. He had on robes that look to be a few sized to big. When he heard Harry and Lupin walk up near him he looked up from him book and gave a small smile.
" Can I help you?"
" Yes I am Remus Lupin; Albus Dumbeldore sent me here to look for a few things for Harry Potter."
The little man's eyes grew wider. " Of course! Come over here, I have found the items Albus believed would help Mr. Potter."
Harry was hesitant at first and moved over to the counter where the man was at. The man pulled out a large box from under the counter and set it in front of Harry. " Go ahead and open it."
Harry did what that man asked. When he opened the box inside was three identical pendants. " These are very old Celtic friendship knots. They are believed protect the ones you love. I had some trouble finding them, this type is very rare, I believe they are the last three in existence." The man said. " This one" he pointed to the one in the middle. " Would be the one you would wear. The one to the right of you is for a female, and the one on the left is for a male. Once these are put on the can not be taken off until the person is no longer alive." The man said looking at Harry. " You will have to put them on for each of your friends for you are the one who wants to protect them. Once they are on you will all will be able to tell what the others are feeling. It also works as a locator. You will be able to apperate to the person when you feel they need you no matter how many wards are around the person." The little man looked at Harry.
" This is perfect. How much?"
" There is more. I also have two; two way mirrors. I was informed that you already have one, but your friends do not, these may be useful to you as well."
" I think they will be. I will take them as well."
" Excellent. I will give you the mirrors, but the pendants will be 300 Galleones each."
Harry nodded and handed the man the money. " Thank you very much sir."
" Its my pleasure Mr. Potter. You even need anything else like these just let me know."
Harry grabbed the bag of item and made his way over to the door. " I will sir." He said as he made his way out of the shop and began walking with Lupin.
Harry and Lupin began making there way back to the Leaky Cauldron. " I want you to give those pendants to Ron and Hermione after Lunch. Make sure you tell them how they work and you give the right one to the right person."
" I will. Do they really work?"
" I never actually seen them before today, I have heard stories about them. If Dumbeldore thinks these do I don't see any reason to question it. He always seams to know whats best."
" Its kind of creepy how he knows what you are going to ask or do before its done." Harry said making his way through the crowd of people.
" He is a very powerful wizard." Lupin said stopping in front of the Leaky Cauldron. " Harry I think it would be best if you didn't tell anyone else about the pendants. Just keep it between the three of you."
" yes sir." Harry said. " Lets go have a nice lunch, I'm starving."
Lupin gave a small laugh. " I don't know if you sound more like Ron or your father. He was constantly eating or thinking about eating. When he wasn't thinking about your mother.." Lupin said with a smile.
Harry smiled and walked in and was instantly greeted by his friends. He took the empty seat in-between Hermione and Ron and gave Hermione a smile.
" Did you find what you were looking for?" she asked
" Yes, after lunch I need to see you and Ron for a few minutes. I have something for you guys."
" Harry you didn't have to buy us anything." Ron said
" I know, but you will understand when you see what it is." He said gave them a smile." Now what would you like for lunch?" he said to Hermione.
" We already ordered. They only have shepards pie right now, I hope thats allright."
" Sounds wonderful."
After Lunch
Harry, Ron, and Hermione asked to use one of the room above the Leaky Cauldron. Of course they let them, Lupin put several silencing charms on the room.
" You aren't going to tell us another prophecy?" Ron asked
Harry let out a small laugh and pulled of the box. " No, I want to give you guys something." He said opening the box. " These are very old Celtic Friendship knots. They are used as a type of protection. Once we put these on we will be able to tell what the other is thinking and can also be used as a locator."
" I've read about these. they are very rare Harry. How did you get these?" Hermione asked
" Dumbeldore." He said and took out the pendants that was for him and put it on. " This one is for you Ron." he said and pulled out the one and put it around Ron's neck. " Hermione this one is yours." he said and put it around her neck. As soon as all three pendants were on they began to glow.
" Harry look!" Hermione said pointing to his pendant.
Harry looked down and his glowing pendant then looked at Ron and Hermione's " They are all glowing, does your feel warm?"
" Yes, I can feel what mood you two are in." Ron said
" Me too." Harry said and smiled at Hermione.
" Well I guess we know they work." Hermione said blushing and rubbing her fingers over the pendant.
" Now these can not be removed until the person is no longer alive. Also Lupin said not to tell any one about these."
" Luna won't be to happy. She kept bugging me about what we talked about this morning, now with this...."
" Sorry mate. I know it is not going to be easy not telling her, but you got to."
" Its okay Harry. If she doesn't understand that something's I have to keep to myself, then maybe shes not right for me."
" She will understand, just give her time." Hermione said giving Ron a smile.
" I have one more thing for you guys." Harry said and pulled out the two mirrors." These are two way mirrors. All you have to do is say the person's name into the mire and you will be able to see the other person. Sirrius gave me one last year and now you two have them as well."
" Harry this must of cost you a fortune. You really didn't have to get us these." Hermione said looking at the mirror.
" The guy who sold me the pendants gave me the mirrors. Its nothing really. Sirrus left me most of his money he would want me to spend it and I don't see any better way to spend it then on my best friend and my girlfriend."
" Thank you" Ron said.
" Thank you" Hermione said and gave him a kiss on the check.
" Don't expect me to do that too" Ron said
All three laughed and left the room.
" I am going to go find Luna, we still have an hour before we have to go back. Bye!" Ron said and made his way down the street.
" What would you like to do?" Harry asked
"Why don't we just walk around?"
" Sounds perfect." Harry said and grabbed Hermione hand and laced his with hers.
Harry and Hermione walked around the familiar shops in Diagon Alley. They stopped and looked in to windows never going in. They talked occasionally, but mostly they were silent, enjoying each others company. They made there way over to a near by park and sat down on a bench next to a large fountain.
" I never knew this was here" Hermione said.
Harry smiled " I didn't until I heard Dean talk about it at the end of last year."
" I'm glad you heard about it, its really beautiful here."
Harry looked at Hermione " Yes it is"
Hermione turned her head towards Harry and smiled " I ment the park, not me."
" I ment you."
" Thank you. Your not so bad looking yourself." she said with a smile.
Harry laughed. Then his face turned serious " Mione why didn't you tell me?"
"Tell you what?"
" How you felt about me?"
" W-What do you mean?"
" Back in the room at the Leaky Cauldron, after we put the pendants on."
" Oh that." Hermione said a blushed. " I didn't know if you felt the same. I mean I know you cared about me, but I didn't know that you.... you...":
" That I love you."
" Yes. I was scared you didn't have the same feelings about me that I had about you."
" Well you know now Mione. I love you."
Hermione smiled " I love you too."
Harry leaned in closer to Hermione. " Mione can I kiss you again?"
Hermione laughed " You don't have to ask Harry."
Harry blushed " I didn't want to do something you didn't want to do. I know its only a kiss, but I still wanted to make sure."
Hermione blushed slightly. " Thank you." she said and leaned over and pressed her lips to his. Soon she felt Harry's tounge against her lips. She happily opened her mouth and let him in. After several minutes they released each other for a breath and the both smiled.
" Every time I came to get you guys your snogging!" Ron yelled from across the park. He began walking closer to them with Luna next to him. "And whats worse is now I can tell when you are!" he whispered so only Harry and Hermione could hear
Harry smiled. " We can tell what you are doing too." Harry replied. Hermione giggled.
Ron blushed. " umm... its time to go back."
" Hermione here are your bags. Ginny got tired of holding them."
" Oh thanks Luna. Did you and Ron have a good time after lunch?"
" Yes. we went over and saw Fred and George."
" I forgot to stop by there!" Harry said
" Its okay they are stopping by tomorrow for dinner. Since its your birthday and all."
Hermione stood up from the bench. " We should get back, we don't want to keep everyone waiting."
Ron and Luna began walking back towards The Leaky Cauldron. Harry and Hermione followed hand in hand.
" What did you buy today?" Harry asked
" Oh just a little of this and a little of that." Hermione said with a smile.
" Thats doesn't answer my question."
" A girl has a right to her privacy! Besides if I told you it wouldn't be a surpass."
Harry's face lit up with excitement. " So my birthday present is in there?"
" You will just have to wait and see." Hermione said as they reached the rest of the group.
Harry looked over at Hermione and smiled. " I guess I will."
" All right everyone lets get back." Lupin said. One by one the group disapperaed from the fireplace in the Leaky Cauldron. Not noticing the man in the black hooded cloak that was watching them.