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Lourdes1: Thanks so much for your review. Yes, I love barbeques that is one reason I wanted to put it in. Nothing like a family barbeque for a good time. Thanks again.
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Nymphadora003: Well if I told you I would have to kill you (not really) I think you will like them. I chose forms that I hope no one else has done before. I didn't want to use things like Phoenix, Griffin, Snake, Raven, Black Panther, Dragon, Grand Griffin, or any of the others used. I think I picked some originals for all six of them. What's really funny is that when I picked their names for being Marauders (until they become Animagus) I looked up some of the names and Luna the Moon Goddess, well on a web site is said that is what Luna meant. I did good with that one. I'm looking at the middle of the school year when I will make three of the six become their forms, maybe all at one time I'm not sure. I'm glad you thought it was a great chapter. 21 will be up soon.
I wish I did own Harry Potter but I don't it all belongs to the Great JK Rowling. All rights to Harry Potter belong to her and Warner Brothers. I own nothing and do this all for fun.
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CHAPTER 20
FAIRWELL TO FRIENDS IN DIAGON ALLEY
Breakfast the next morning was a sad but busy for everyone in the house. Remus would be leaving after they got back from Diagon Alley. He had to head out on Order business; which would keep him away for ten days. He would return to Grimmauld Place three days before the reading of the will for Sirius Black. He had informed Molly and Arthur that they had to attend, along with their children. Even though it upset his mother, Percy would have to be there. His father was in a right state about this news, not one member of the family had spoken to Percy in over a year. Ron had his own thoughts on that matter. He had told Harry:
"He's to far up the Ministers butt to give a care about his own family."
Which Harry knew was the truth and agreed with him. He just wished that Percy would see the light; so that his mum would be happy again with all of her children. Molly felt a bit confused about why they had to be there for the reading. Remus told her that they were his family and that is why they had to be there.
At the other end of the table sat six teenagers, eating in silence while the adults talked. In three hours, the number would be minus two and none of them wanted this to end. They sat so close together, it was impossible to tell where one started and one ended. Last night they had discussed the letter writing and how to make sure they all stayed safe. It was just too dangerous to use Hedwig to deliver their letters; Neville's owl had laid her eggs this morning. Charlie had asked to be informed when the owl laid the egg, to his surprise there had been two eggs. So now, the owl shouldn't be moved until the eggs hatched. The girls promised Neville they would care for her until he could. Hermione had a plan but had to talk to Remus first to see if he would help them charm the parchment. In her studies last year, she had found a charm that when placed on objects; you could use them to communicate with people. Harry told her;
"That sounds like the charm that is on the mirrors that Remus and I have."
Parchment was the object that everyone agreed on, since it would be the easiest to charm. Each roll of parchment measured five foot, which meant each person needed five rolls. They could use a foot a day and not have any problems running out, since there were only twenty-eight days until they caught the train back to Hogwarts. Ginny, Ron, Hermione and Harry gathered enough for everyone. When they went to Diagon Alley Harry would by more to replace what was used and as soon as Remus finished talking with the rest of the adults they would ask for his help.
Luna and Neville wanted to stay the rest of the summer and all six were willing to fight for that to happen (a fight they knew they could not win but willing to do so). Harry though about sending an owl to Dumbledore telling him they didn't want to go home and seeing if he would let them stay.
Remus noticed how the six were acting and went to see what was going on. He knew they were all sad that two would go home today but they were acting like someone had died. He hoped he could help in some way to make them feel better. They would not have to be apart for long but with friendships like theirs he knew how they felt. The Marauders always felt torn apart when they left to go home for the summer.
"Hey, why the long faces?"
"Sorry Remus, we just don't want Luna and Neville to leave. Is there any way you can get Dumbledore to let them stay?"
"I'm sorry; you know that if there was any way for them to stay he would let them. Is there anything I can do to help make it easier?"
"Well to be honest we were wondering if you could charm some parchment for us. The charm Hermione found sounds like the one on the mirrors. That way we don't have to send owls, we just say their name and write."
"I believe that if Hermione thinks it will work on the parchment, then it will. She is the smartest witch at Hogwarts. Do we need to get parchment when we go or do you have enough?"
"No, we have enough for all of us; it just needs the charm so Neville and Luna can pack it."
"Ok when you are ready, we can fix everything so they can get it packed."
"I think we are done eating, everything is in my room."
"Well let's get it done and then you can make sure they have their stuff packed. Then the rest of the time you can just have fun until we leave."
After Remus charmed the parchment he left the teens to spend time together. The girls went to their room and made sure Luna was all packed and then took her bags down to the parlor. The boys were doing the same thing with Neville making sure he didn't forget anything like he did during the school year. Once everything was packed they took his bags down to the parlor. The girls were chatting away and didn't see them come in. The boys just stood and watched in amusement at how they were oblivious to what was going on around them. They hated to break up their conversation but there was only an hour and a half before they would leave and not see the other two until September 1st on the Hogwarts Express.
Time passed by to fast for the six, it was now time to take Neville and Luna to Diagon Alley to meet their families. They headed down stairs to meet with Remus and the rest of the Order that would be taking them. They would catch the night bus to the front of the Leaky Cauldron and then meet the rest in front of Flourish and Blotts. Harry asked Remus if he could take him to Weasley Wizard Wheeze so he could talk to Fred and George. Once inside he found both standing in the back of the store talking quietly. When they looked up and saw Harry and Remus standing there all expressions changed on their faces. Harry knowing that they were wondering why they were there walked back to them quickly so he could save them the worry.
"Fred, George don't worry we are here on business, Marauder business"
"Harry are you alright, the Marauders haven't been around in what twenty years. How is this Marauder business?"
"Well as you know, Moony here is the last of the true Marauders. I'm a son of a Marauder, so I will be starting them up again. We have six members, unlike the original group. Do you remember me asking you about the coats? Well I have decided that those coats will be the trademark of the new and improved Marauders. I will need two for Ron and Neville since you got me one for my birthday; so I won't need one anymore. I will also need three coats same material but made for Ginny, Hermione, and Luna. Can you take care of that for me?"
"Sure mate but are you sure Hermione will play pranks like the Marauders did. I mean she is a bit of a bookworm, not to mention that she is a prefect. Ron will love that kind of thing but Hermione, I doubt it."
"Well believe it, she has agreed to it as you put it. She is doing it in memory of my parents and Sirius. So, can you get the coats by say September 1st and send them to Hogwarts in care of Dobby. Put a note on the package that he is to hold them for me, also I want you two to meet us the first Hogsmeade weekend for some planning. If that is ok, I mean if you aren't to busy."
"When it comes to planning pranks George"
"And I will be there with bells on"
"Just send us word of the date and time"
"Yes and George we will make sure we have plenty of stock to take with us"
"Oh yes, we will want to make sure they have the right stuff for pranks"
"Yes brother of mine we sure do"
"Thanks guys, I'm going to the robe shop and make sure you get what information you need for the coats, just remember to have them made a size and a half larger so there is room to grow."
"Right Harry see you at Hogsmeade if a few weeks."
With that taken care of all he had to do was talk to Madam Malkin's about getting the measurements to Fred and George. Glad that no one had made it there yet he went in search of the witch that ran the store. He told her he just needed the measurements sent over to Weasley Wizard Wheeze in care of Fred and George Weasley. He told her a little white lie of why he needed the measurements. She agreed to send over the information, telling him she knew about the coats.
"I'm helping them get them," she said.
Harry gave her a smile and he and Remus left to find the others. They caught up with the group coming out of the quill shop.
Hermione gave them a look asking "What have you been up to"
Remus just shrugged his shoulders and said "not a thing Hermione."
Once all the shopping was taken care of the group headed for the Leaky Cauldron for a late lunch. Mrs. Longbottom and Mr. Lovegood thank everyone for having their kids over for the week. Neville and Luna made it clear they did not like being referred to as kids. Some how Mrs. Longbottom ended up setting next to Harry and every now and then would squeeze his hand and whisper thank you to him. Just like the day had started; lunch went by to fast for the teenagers, it was time for good-bye. The adults let them have a few minutes alone for a private good-bye. The girls giggled and cried, while the boys slapped each other on the back with promises of keeping in touch everyday. Luna moved over to Harry and Ron with tears in her eyes.
"Fire Phoenix I want to thank you for including me this week. You know you didn't have to have me over. I can't wait until we are back at school so we can start our fun as Marauders (Wink). I will see you soon at the train ok, (giving him a great bug hug and whispering) see you soon friend and thanks for helping me with Gray Wolf"
"Your welcome friend and I wanted you there with us. You will never be alone again Moon Goddess mark my word"
"Red Knight thanks for being my friend and treating me like a normal human being. We're going to have fun this year, are you ready because I am?"
"Moon Goddess you don't have to thank me and yes we are going to have fun this year (rubbing his hands together). I treat you like a person because that's what you are. See you on the train Moon Goddess and if you need any thing you know how to contact us."
"Hey Gray Wolf don't forget your back is covered for life"
"Thanks Red Knight and Fire Phoenix, yours is covered as well"
"Athena, Moon Goddess, and Fire Queen, come on let's get this over with"
With one last good-bye, the six Marauders walk out to the waiting adults. With hugs all around from the older women and hand shakes from the men, everyone went their separate ways. They caught the night bus back to Grimmauld Place. After putting the few things they bought away, they headed back down to the parlor. Ron and Harry played a few games of chess while the girls read over the Animagus instructions. At six thirty, Remus called them for dinner. Since they had a big meal in Diagon Alley, they ate sandwiches, stew and fruit. Harry asked all the adults to leave the kitchen so they could clean up. Molly made a fuss, telling them she would clean. Harry took her by the hand and gave it to her husband with instructions not to let her back in until they were done. He smiled at him and pushed her out the door. In no time at all they had everything cleaned up and headed up to Harry's room. They all sat on the love seat and relaxed for the rest of the night. Each girl leaned on the shoulder of their boyfriend and enjoyed the quiet time. Neville's owl had taken up residence on Harry's desk, they watched her move the eggs around a bit and then she looked at them waiting to be feed. Ginny grabbed some owl treats they had picked up for her; slowly she made her way over to the desk and placed a few treats in front of the owl. Seeing that she wanted more she placed five more and then went back over to Harry.
"I guess Neville will have to pick out two more name soon. How long before they hatch Hermione?"
"I think in about three weeks to a month, give or take a day"
"Good they should be close to or about a week old when we go back to school"
"What do you think their names should be?"
"Well since their mum is named Faith I was thinking if they are both girls they should be Hope and Charity"
"Ron those are good names, who would have thought you, would be the one to come up with great names for a girl"
"Hey I resent that, I do have a brain you know. I may not show I can use it well but I can"
"Well I guess you just proved that didn't you"
"Yep I sure did"
"Ron you can be a prat some times but I love you"
"Thanks sis and I love you too"
"Ok I think we all had a big day and I know I'm tired, so what do you say we call it a night".
"Ok Hermione you go on and I will be there if a few. I want to spend five minutes at least alone with Harry. I won't be long I promise".
"Ok, I will see you in a bit, Night Harry"
"Night sis, sweet dreams"
"Night mate"
"Night Red Knight"
Ginny and Harry sat for a while holding hands and Harry sneaking kisses; planting them on her cheek. Ginny smiled every time he kissed her. She thought about it for a bit and decided that the next time she would catch him and make it her lips he kissed not her cheek. It didn't take long before she caught him out of the corner of her eye. Every time he would kiss her cheek, he would smirk, grin so big, then lean in and just as he leaned in, she turned her head. Lip to lip, (Oh god I'm glad I did this, now to kiss him back) fire to fire, sparks flew over their heads like fireworks on the fourth of July. She kissed him back softly (Oh god she moved, are those her lips, my, they are so soft. Oh, My God she is kissing me back) waiting to see if he would kiss back or pull away. She didn't have to wait long; he turned just a bit and wrapped his arms around her and kissed her back. Soft and gentle like they were meant to be, not to long and not to short.
"WOW"
"YEAH WOW"
"Harry, are you ok?"
"Yeah I am now"
"OK"
"Gin did you feel WOW"
"Yes I did"
"Sparks and all"
"Yes (very breathlessly)"
"You take my breath away Gin"
"You took mine to"
"Is that how a kiss is meant to be?"
"I hope so, because no one has ever made me feel like you just did"
"I hope so too, for a second kiss it was WOW"
"Harry"
"Yes"
"I like you a lot"
"I like you a lot too Gin"
"You said that you had liked me for a while. How long have you like me?"
"I think forever"
"But you haven't known me forever"
"I feel like I have"
"Really, Harry how long?"
"I'm not sure but I think it started in the chamber but I was too afraid. Then during a Quidditch match, Cho smiled at me and I got butterflies in my stomach, I knew I kinda liked her but with you, it's different. No, it's better, you complete me Gin I don't know how to say it other then that."
"That's ok, I understand what you are saying. I feel complete with you too"
"I'm glad Gin, Can I kiss you again"
"You never have to ask me for a kiss, just kiss me"
"Ok, I'll remember that, come here my Fire Goddess"
They sat there and kissed a bit more then knew it was time for sleep. Harry walked her down to her room and kissed her good night. Tomorrow would be another day filled with some cleaning they all had to do, studying to keep Hermione quiet, looking at the stuff in the trunk again and kissing Ginny. Life could not be better then it was right now. He had a family that loved him, friends that stood by him, and a girlfriend he wanted to keep forever. Harry Potter went to bed that night and had the best nights sleep he could have ever had, no nightmares just great dreams about one girl Ginerva (Ginny) Molly Weasley.
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