A small black wolf loped into the backyard of Four Privet Drive. Her nose rose in the air and she smiled. She smelled Harry…and what a wonderful smell it was. She changed back into her original form and Erin Black stood there in the moonlight. It was such a dark night that no one would see her. She went over to the house and shinnied up the drainpipe. When she reached the window she found Harry had left it partially open so she swung it back and slipped inside. She hopped off the desk and let her eyes adjust to the darkness. Harry lay in bed asleep and Erin didn't want to wake him so she just slipped in beside him and drifted off herself.

The door flew open and the light was snapped on. "What's the meaning of this?"

"What now?" Harry, who had been sleeping fitfully, was now rudely awakened by the bright light and Uncle Vernon's yells. He wondered what was going on this time. He was fully awake now and was surprised to notice he had been holding tightly onto something that wasn't his pillow. He was just as shocked as his uncle to find a girl in his bed.

"How dare you bring some filthy little tart into my home? I will stand for this!" Uncle Vernon growled.

"Hey, now that's not fair!" Harry said both seeking to explain himself and defend Erin.

Erin growled. "Harry didn't know I was even here! I am not a filthy little tart! We haven't done anything! So you can just shove off, you great buffoon, before you find out what a witch can do!" Erin couldn't help it; she knew just what buttons to push to make the man really angry. Hadn't she been listening to Harry for the last four years? And besides she didn't like being called a filthy little tart.

Uncle Vernon's face was red and the half-finished threats and insults were barely making it across his lips. "Let's get out of here." Harry said grabbing the girls' hand.

"Fine by me. Anywhere with you and anywhere not near him."

Harry pushed past his uncle and led Erin downstairs. He wasn't worried about his bare feet or the fact he was just wearing sweat pants and tee shirt. Uncle Vernon's shouts and threats echoing after them, along with half the lights in the flat. They had just gotten out the door and were on the stoop when Uncle Vernon's large beefy hand grabbed them back, he had grabbed onto a thin golden chain around Erin's neck, practically choking her in the process.

Harry yelled and lunged for him. "Let her go!" Uncle Vernon let go a little just to stop from being choked himself, by Harry. Erin turned and her face contorted, but not in pain, she had partially changed into the wolf. Uncle Vernon let go of the chain with a yell. And because of how they were struggling the two teenagers fell backward off the stoop. Harry wrapped his arms around Erin and noticed she was looking down. The chain was flying around wildly finally dropping over Harry's head and he too saw what Erin was looking at. The hourglass was turning…

The two landed and found themselves in a green field. It was early morning now and not the middle of the night. Erin lifted herself up and looked around not noticing (or not worried) about the awkward position the two were in. "Oh my goodness…we must have gone back quite a ways. Before your neighborhood was even thought of…do you know when your house was built?"

Harry, noticing a whole lot more than Erin did (or acknowledged), sat both of them up, his arms lingering around her protectively. "No, I hated the place too much to express any interest in it. Besides in that house the first rule was 'Don't ask questions'. How are we going to get back?"

Erin sighed. "I don't know. I have to know exactly when we are…your uncle was turning that time turner like it was going out of style…he didn't do it on purpose, I'm sure, but he did it. Before we think about getting home we have to find out when we are and…well, let's think about that later. First we have to figure out what we are going to do right now."

"Hogwarts." Harry said firmly. "We have to go back to Hogwarts. If we're going to find help it will be there."

Erin nodded. "Ok, we'll go to Hogwarts, how are we going to get there?"

Harry sighed. He knew a lot, but not as much as Erin. Whatever she thought was best he would go along with, he really didn't have much choice in the matter. "I'll do what you say to."

Erin stood and helped Harry up. "Ok, let me think." Then she slapped her forehead. "Oh, how silly of me!" With that she disappeared.

"Erin! That's not funny!" Harry exclaimed and reached out to where she had been a moment before, but he found only air. "Erin! Come on! Where are you?"

"Where am I usually when I am around you?" She asked from behind him. "Oh, come on, you can't tell me you didn't know why I was always dropping things around you." She reappeared.

Harry turned and grabbed onto the black haired girl sending them both to the ground again. "Well, maybe I knew a little." Harry said with a forced smile. "But at the moment you are the only thing I recognize and I would like to keep you in my sight."

"Ok." Erin said. "Hmm…you seem to like getting me into this position."

Harry rolled his eyes. "I don't think it's the right time for something like that."

"Ok, ok." Erin sighed. "I'll be a good little girl and stay visible."

"Good." He said and then looked down. "Oh…"He blushed.

Erin laughed. "Hey, Harry, I said I didn't mind you on top of me…"

"But in different circumstances." He said as he carefully got off of her.

Erin and Harry discussed what they should do and they decided to walk toward where the center of Little Whinging was in their day. Harry led the way, though it looked a lot different now. When they finally got to a road they managed to flag down a car and the woman inside gave them a ride. She chatted about everything under the sun, but never asked them about where they had been. She wasn't nosey and they immediately liked her for it. She did ask them where they were headed. Harry answered her. "London. Are there any trains running?"

"Yes." The woman said. "I can drop you off at the station, I'm going past it anyway. You can board the 7 AM train, it will take to you right to London."

They both said thanks when they got out. The woman waved to them merrily and wished them a good trip. They didn't know how they were going to pay for the fare, but as it happened luck was with them. Harry happened to recognize a woman that was sitting on a bench with a cat carrier. He wasn't sure how he could approach her though…the woman looked up and smiled at them. "Hello, you kids are out early."

"Yes, we are, Mrs. Figg." Harry said.

She smiled. "I thought I knew you two!" She laughed. "I don't remember your names though. I'm sorry."

"Oh, it's quite all right." Harry said. "I'm Harry and this is Erin."

She smiled. "Harry, are you an Evans'? I am sure you are. You must be Lily's brother."

"Yes." Harry said feeling a little bad for lying, but what else could he do?

"Erin…you're a friend of Lily's, aren't you? I am sure I saw you with her during the summer…"

"Yes." Erin nodded also feeling guilty about it.

"What are you two doing out so early and aren't you supposed to be at school?" She asked.

Harry nodded. "We are…the problem is we came all the way to the station and don't have the fare to get to London where we can catch our train back to school."

"Oh, it's quite all right, dears." Mrs. Figg smiled. It was weird to see her about 30 years younger. "I'm going to London myself, poor Mr. Snow isn't feeling well, are you, honey?" She kissed at the white cat in the carrier. "I can go along with you till we get to London. It will be a pleasant ride now. I don't like riding alone." The clock rang. "Come along." She stood and took the cat carrier.

The two followed her and she bought their tickets. They all sat together on the train and had a pleasant chat.

They reached London about two hours later. They said goodbye to Mrs. Figg and headed straight for Diagon Alley. They stopped for a bit to eat and then they did a little sightseeing and bought Harry some shoes. It was good of Mrs. Figg not to comment on Harry's appearance. Harry had kept his feet out of sight as much as he could.

They had lunch and it was about mid-afternoon when they finally used the Floo powder to get to Hogsmeade. They landed in the Three Broomsticks and didn't cause too much stir as they quickly left and headed for the school.