CHAPTER TWO: HOME

Harry grabbed his stuff and opened the door. Mr. Weasley was standing there with a huge smile on his face. Harry too had a big grin.

"Hello Harry, ready to go then?" Mr. Weasley said helping Harry with some of his baggage. Harry was left with Hedwig. He went out to the black, rather nice looking car and put his things in the back of the trunk. Uncle Vernon stood at the door, as did Aunt Petunia.

Harry waved, "Goodbye, see you next summer". Knowing better than not saying goodbye to Harry, (as they remembered from his fourth year when Mr. Weasley had asked why they hadn't said goodbye to him, they reluctantly had no choice but to fake caring that they would miss him) they waved and Uncle Vernon said "Goodbye". Harry got in the car as did Mr. Weasley still smiling and waved to them as well. As soon as Harry got in the car, it was indeed remotely bigger than it had looked on the outside. Ron, Hermione, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Fred and George were all sitting comfortably inside. Ginny was in the middle at the front with Mrs. and Mr. Weasley.

They all said hi to Harry, as Mr. Weasley pulled out of the driveway and off they went. "Excited to be leaving the Dursley's Harry?" Fred asked.

"Yeah, you have no idea" Harry said smiling. "Well, that's good cause we've got loads planned" George added.

"Indeed, lots to do" Fred joined in. "What are you guys talking about? Harry we aren't doing anything, I don't know what their talking about" said Ron rolling his eyes.

Harry laughed and asked, "So how was your guys' summer?" "Oh, you know the usual." Fred said winking at Harry. Harry probably figured they were talking about the Weasley's Wizard Wheezes. Which they conveniently, had started making in fourth grade. But of course, they were out of school now, and wouldn't be joining Harry, Ron and Hermione in their sixth year. "Can't complain" George said.

"Actually Harry, I've been reading up on some really interesting books on 'Ancient fires and the goblins reconciliation.' It's really quite fascinating. Oh, and of course, I've read all of the grade six recommended books, by Miranda Goshawk. And we are certainly going to be learning complicated spells and enchantments this year. I can't wait!" Hermione said very pleased.

The entire time Harry spoke he hardly took in a word of it, because he was thinking to himself 'When did Hermione...grow?' She no longer looked like her old, normal, usual self. 'She was kinda...well...hot' Harry thought. 'Wow, thats weird'.

Everyone just stared at her, Ron rolled his eyes. "Well, even more interesting is that we get to use magic out side of school. Can't wait till next summer" Ron said laughing to himself. "Yeah, that'd be great. I could try out some new spells on Dudley" Harry said laughing, as everyone did too.

"Now, now kids. Don't get too excited, if your marks don't improve Ron, you'll be stuck back in grade one" Fred said jokingly. Everyone laughed. Ron blushed, "Shut up". "Don't worry. If I pass, you certainly will" Harry said making him feel a bit better about himself.

They started on the subject of Quidditch and didn't stop talking about it until they got home. Their house was extraordinary the way it stood up by itself, looking like it would fall over any minute. It resembled a farm, but without all of the animals like cows and such. They did have a garden full of gnomes and a big backyard for playing Quidditch. But even more remarkable than the outside of the Weasley home, was of course the inside. Harry thought there could be no better home. Full of antiques and nic nacs, it was very busy and never boring.

Harry went inside and Mrs. Weasley told them lunch would be served soon. Ron, Harry and Hermione went straight to Ron's room to put his things away.