Now I must catch up on all the wonderful reviews you all have left me. I must say that I am truly sorry for not responding when I posted the last chapter but that night my daughter went into labor and I didn't get a chance to respond. So here, we are; chapter 44 now complete and I must answer 44 reviews. Just know I will answer all of them here and now. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and I will start on 45 after I post this chapter. Thanks again to the many faithful readers who have reviewed or not review because of you this story is here. Now on to the responses.

Cycla: I am glad that you enjoy the last chapter and do hope that you will enjoy this one. We are close to the end of this story and I am working hard at trying to catch up after being gone from here for two months. With the new baby and some complications we had with my daughter, it has been a rough two months. I think you for reading and reviewing and hope that will read until the end. Yes Lavender got what was coming to her and I had to try and show that Hermione is more then just a know-it-all book worm; that she does have a side of her that can be a jealous girlfriend who has to defend herself when someone tries to take her man. Thanks again for reviewing.

Mysticruby; Hello there Mysticruby and thank you for reviewing. Yes, we sit back and read all the wonderful things JK has to say about Ron, Hermione, Harry, Ginny, and the others. We know that the golden trio can get into a bit of trouble every now and then but to plot and seek out and cause trouble has not been anything they do (the twins maybe) and I wanted to show that if provoked that the girls could show the twins a thing or two. I am glad that you enjoyed this chapter and do hope you like this one as well. More to come but sad to say we are almost there; the end is coming soon.

wolfgurl89; Thank you so much for the kind words and I am glad that you enjoyed the last chapter. I like writing Hermione being a vindictive jealous girlfriend. I worked hard to get the right concept for the makeup and I am so glad you enjoyed them (Fred and George could make a bundle of money with those). I have to say sorry for taking so long to up date but I have been really busy with my new grandson and help his mommy get better after his birth. Chapter 45 is in the works.

Sara; Hello there Sara and thank you for reading and taking the time to review my story. I am so glad that you are enjoying the story so far and do hope that you will stay until the end.

Gorav1: I am so sorry that it is boring; I am not sure if you mean the whole story or just certain chapters. I have to say the main plot is already out there and the climax is coming; I sorry you haven't seen what the plot is. Yes I am intending to finish this story and I will have it completed before HBP comes out. I am glad that you have taken the time to read 42 chapters and reviewed my story. I enjoying hearing what my readers think; good or bad. Thank you again for reading and reviewing.

seekerchic211: Hello again Seekerchic and thank you so much for your reviews. I am so glad that you like the last chapter and the make-up idea. Yes, it would suck big time if someone did that to your make-up or mine…LOL but what can I say they had to get even with Lavender. I do hope you will enjoy this chapter as you have the others. Thanks again for reviewing and reading my story.

Handpoker: Hello there Handpoker and thank you so much for reading and reviewing the story. I am glad you pointed that out ot me about the shaking; believe me I have went back and fixed it but forgot to repost it. We are almost at the end od this story and once it is done I plan on going over each and every chapter and fixing the grammar and anything else I find wrong. Once every thing is fixed I will repost the edited chapters. Yes this is my first story I have ever tried to write. I do have another story under my name but I only get part credit for it. I adopted the story from a young lady who was in a car accident and lost her sight. Thank you again for reading and reviewing.

Ma) JuPiT3R: Hello, hello, hello and how are you. I was so glad to see that you are still here and reading the story. I have been so busy that I have not even been able to read any of the fics I read and I do want to check out yours. I promise that I will get to it soon and I will review it when I get to read it. Thanks for hanging in there and I do hope you like this chapter.

dnd4ever: Hello there dnd4ever and thanks for reading the story and being so kind to review. Yes, that is one of the best sayings there is; If you want to live do not mess with a woman and more so a woman that is a witch. I love that you used that saying because that is what I wanted to make Hermione out to be a woman scorned and for Lavender to feel the blunt end of her fury. Thanks again.

Lord Rick IV: I am so glad that I could give you the revenge of Hermione Granger given in full view of the whole school on Lavender Brown. Love the happy dance by the way; and I do hope you enjoy this chapter too.

GiGiFanFic: Ok first I want to say I will be answering 3 of your reviews here. Let me start by thanking you for reading my story and reviewing. This answer starts with chapter 1 and as you follow down this page you will see that I am responding to every review you did from 1 – 43. I guess to answer about the letter; yes it does seem weird for a sixteen year old boy to write letters or answer letters that way but we have learned from JK that even though Harry was raised by the Dursley's he still has manners and shows them all the time. We have seen him show how polite he can be and I think that even as he matures he will keep being polite (it is just in his blood I think) and that is why at the end of OOTP he was being so hard on himself about having to kill Voldemort even though he is evil. Yes, my name is Joyce and thank you for the kind words. Here I am sitting at my computer answering your review and the death of my brother-in-law happened last year at this time. We do have many wonderful memories of him and keep them in our hearts. God Bless you too hon.

scotty26: Never be sorry for not reviewing every chapter. I enjoy hearing from my readers and just know when I read a fic on this site that I some times do not review until I am done reading the last chapter they have posted. It is hard to review every chapter when you are reading and enjoying the story and want to get to the end. I am so glad that you enjoyed the chapter where Remus scared Harry and Ginny went flying into his arms; it just felt right writing it that way. Thank you for the complement about improving over the length of this story. I have really tried to learn from my mistakes and take to heart what my reviewers tell me is wrong and put it right. I do hope that you enjoy this chapter and will read to the end.

Mysticruby: Hello there again and thanks for the review. I am glad that you are still enjoying the story.

Cycla: Thank you for the kind words and I am glad that you are enjoying the story. I am sorry that it has taken me two months to get another chapter out but it couldn't be helped. My daughter gave birth on the 27th of Oct. We now have a beautiful grandson and if you would like to see him the like is in my profile to his first web site. It will only be up for another 10 days. He has been a handful and then taking care of my daughter (she had to have a C-section) and had a few other complications the day after he was born but all is well now and I am back at the key board trying to get this story to the "climax" so everyone can see where my brain has been for the past year. Thanks again for reviewing.

GiGiFanFic: Well I am not sure how to answer that question about how anyone could flame this story but I have had a few negative responses. I don't take it to heart but I do pay attention to what they say and try to do better as I write more chapters. You are welcome and thank you for the kind words. I am glad that you are enjoying the fic and don't feel bad about not reviewing after every chapter. Thanks

thef00l2: Well I guess you could call it a flaw but remember Voldemort has never read the book, seen the potion and he doesn't know that the wizard or witch has to be a pureblood. Yes trying it could kill him, make him a squib or many other things. If I answered you truthfully then I wouldn't have to finish this story. Yes Voldemort is a half-blood and soon you will understand the plot or I should say the plot will become clearer. Yes, many on the light side would not want anyone to die to help Voldemort achieve greatness; just know that you will soon have an answer to about how it will play out. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing. Just know even if he found out about the pureblood thing; there are other things in that book that could help him.

Ren: I am so glad that you are still enjoying the story. Yes, I am sure that everyone reading thought they all came form Slytherin house but as we know bad people can come from any house. Just look at Wormtail; he was a Gryffindor and he betrayed his friends. JK shows us that Crabbe is some what of a dim wit so I wanted to show that even though he stands up for Malfoy dosen't mean he really wants to. Kinda like Sirius and his family; they were all agreeable to the dark side but he turned out to be on the light side. I know, after I saw your review I pulled out my long list of names and things about the Hp books and found out his real name and I promise when I go back and fix chapter I will fix his name. All I can say is my mind ran amuck with the power struggle and Mark standing up to that stupid git (I fashioned him a bit after Percy) Only a total of about 13 people know that Dobby is the secret keeper but the answer to that question is coming very soon. Yes everyone was ok after the fender bender; the only problem was the baby turning breach. He was delivered on the 27th of Oct by C-section. He is doing well and is growing like a weed. I think you for keeping us in your thoughts and if you would like to see my darling grandson the link to his web page is in my personal info for the next ten days. Thanks again Joyce

Lady Miko of the Woods: You could call it a little glitch or as thef00l2 put it a flaw but awe it tis not either and you will understand very soon. I could have waited to give the history of the spell, potion and incantation but it would have been pointless after seeing the end result. I hope you will enjoy this chapter and the ones to come and stay until the end. Then you will understand my madness with this story. I will say you are welcome and I enjoyed taking over "Over The Summer" because it is a challenge for me writing a good Draco. I am glad that you like what I have done with it; I do try to stay within the ideas that SimplyComplex had for her story. Thanks again for the review.

GiGiFanFic: Hello again GiGi and yes Ron did say that was one of the reasons he loved her and Harry was just being a boy and couldn't see the full extent of Ron's feelings for Hermione. Most boys are blind to the love thing. I know as a parent that I tried to teach my children manners and hope that they will use them through out their life. One thing we have learned over the course of 5 books is that Harry being raised by the Dursley's was treated badly and never taught right from wrong. Dudley was always right and Harry was always wrong but in her books she has always had Harry being very polite and I wanted to keep that going. Thank you for thinking I am a great storyteller; you are to kind and I really thank you from the bottom of my heart.

dnd4ever: Thank you for reviewing dnd4ever and yes that potion is really evil but as you say it would be used by a really evil wizard. I wanted to show that if Voldemort got a hold of that book he would be willing to do vile things to achieve a way to become the ruler of the wizarding world. Thank you for the prayers and yes all went well and he was born healthy and happy.

GiGiFanFic: Yes I did a no no and spelled it so wrong and it was supposed to say briquettes "the nit of charcoal that we use in a grill. I have fixed it but have not yet reposted it but I will soon. Yes to a point he did know but as we have seen even book 3 Remus at first was like everyone else and thought it was Sirius who had betrayed Lily and James, and now with him gone Harry nor Remus want to really admit he is gone. They want to help the other but are not sure how to do this with out looking like a complete idiot. I do hope I understood that part you were talking about and answered it properly. As far as Molly Weasley; what can we say she is a mother through and through and will always be there to help pick up the pieces. Thanks for reading and most of all thanks for reviewing.

Wolfgurl: Thank you and wow thanks for the kind words. I know that the potion is sick and evil but I kinda put my mind where Voldemort's would be; you know evil and what would I be willing to do to get great power. To be able to beat the famous Harry Potter and boom on night sitting here I just started writing ingredients down and worked out all the other directions and there you go and evil potion. I figured everyone would think I was a sick person for making such an evil potion but it had to be done for my ideas to work for this story. Well I can safely say it was a boy born in Oct. on the 27th.

Gorav1: Thank you so much and I hope that you enjoy this chapter.

Hatchetryda: Hello Hatch and thank you for the review; I am so glad that you are enjoying this story. Albus was too shocked to do anything as much of the room was. The only ones that weren't were the group that had been studying the book and the object. You will see in the next chapter how much Albus really caught and why he didn't say anything at the time; Harry and the others caught it the first time Hermione told them about the spell and the potion. Your questions will be answered soon. Don't ever be sorry for not being logged in when you review; as long as you are enjoying the story and say so every now and then then I am happy. Thanks so much for the kind words and reviewing.

Zoowks: Welcome and thanks for choosing my story to read and I think you from the bottom of my heart. I wouldn't say I was great since this is my first story but I hope one day I can be as great as Jk Rowling. I am not sure if you would want to beta read for me since we are getting close to the end of the story but you can e-mail me if you are still interested. I could always use another brain at fixing my mistakes and thanks for the offer. I would love to have your help; people have offered before and well lets just say I wanted to start with the old chapters first and they didn't and have tried to do this on my own for a year now.

blue-hair-rocks: Thank you so much for the kind words and for reviewing the story. I think it is great that you and your boyfriend are reading and I do believe that you both have reviewed before and both of you have been very kind in your reviews. I am always going back over chapters and trying to fix my mistakes and so far I think I have been through the first 16 chapter about 20 times and as I go over the rest and have all the mistakes I can find I will repost this story. Thanks for the encouragement and I do hope that both of you will be here until the end.

Lord Rick IV: Hello again Lord Rick and thanks so much for the reviews. Yes they are nasty and wow I had a hard time coming up with how I wanted it to be. I had the potion written down about 8 chapters before I used it because I kept going back and changing things and I have to say so far every one has been good about how evil the potion is. Thanks for the congrats on becoming a grandmother. I have a darling new grandson and wouldn't trade him for anything.

GiGiFanFic: Lets see, we have 3 more to answer for you GiGi. Yes I know I plead insanity and beg you to for give me as I had to be bad like JK did with Sirius. I have to tell you I really did cry when I wrote about Christmas and Marks family being killed; even now when I go back over the chapter to catch my mistakes I cry. I have fixed aloud to allowed but I am not sure if I reposted it or not. Nothing wrong with being soft hearted. I think all writers should be hard on themselves it helps make them better writers. I promise I have went back and fixed the mistakes in chapters 36 and yes it is pensieve and it is fixed but not sure if I reposted it yet. You are not being picky and never say sorry when you are pointing out true mistakes; believe it or not I want to hear what I have done wrong so I can fix it. I know what you mean when you say you can't leave a fic alone; many a mornings my husband has gotten up to get ready for work and I am still sitting here at the computer reading one of the fic I do read. He gets so mad at me for it but I just can't help it; when it is worth reading you don't want to quit and I thank you for thinking mine is that good. Harry does have respect for himself he is just a little worried of hurting her feelings (Cho syndrome) but he will stand up to her soon. Draco will get some needed attitude adjustment really soon. Thank you for the kind words that you leave in all of your reviews.

Ma) JuPiT3R: Thanks and glad you enjoyed it.

Beth5572: Hello Terri and thanks for reviewing. I am not sure what you are thanking me for but you are welcome and I do hope that you like this chapter.

GiGiFanFic: Yes, I agree I do love a story that has long chapters; you get more out of a fic that is long and detailed. I am so sorry that I have you on the edge of your seat (does that mean I am doing my job right; I do hope so) I can only promise that we are getting close to the climax of the story and that I do finish this before July 16th because if not this story will be put on hold until I read HBP. I thank you for the prayers for my daughter. As you have noticed (or not if you haven't read my responses to other reviewers) as of Oct we have a baby boy and he is doing fine; she did have to have a C-section and that went well. She did have a seizure the day after he was born due to meds they had her on but she is fine now. I would love to answer your question but then that would make it where I wouldn't have to finish the story. I promise the answer is coming soon and you are very welcome Jeanne.

BlackOwl892006: Hello BlackOwl and thank you for the kind words, I am glad that you enjoy this story and that it has made you smile on bad days. You are to kind with the word great and I do hope that I can live up to that one day. I have played around with some ideas for years but never had the nerve to really sit down and write but now I think I am close to being ready to sit down and try to write my book that I have had in my head for over 20 years. I am glad that you have caught up to chapter 43 and I do hope that you enjoy this chapter. Wow it is so weird to read that people are fans of mine (never in a million years would I have thought0 but I do thank you and everyone else who read this story and follow every chapter. It is because of you and my other reads that I am here putting out chapters and trying to finish this story (it is for all my readers) and I do hope that you and everyone enjoy this chapter. ;)

mel:P: I am sorry that it has taken me so long to up date and I promise that unless something happens it should only be two weeks at the most between post from now on. Thank you so much for reviewing and reading my story.

OCDboutHarry1234: Thank you so much for reading my story and being kind enough to review. I do hope that you will enjoy this chapter too.

Mary: Yes , I have to agree to some extent but I do know a few young men that are that way. Thanks for reading my story and thanks so much for reviewing.

OCDboutHarry1234: K.D.M. OMG you have made me blush. Thank you so much for the kind words and I do hope that you will put your fingers to the key board and try to write. I felt the same way after reading "A Lost Love" by Rhiain & Caz. That story inspired me to start this fic and wow here we are a year later and 44 chapters; so please do try it out you never know what you will come up and if you do start a story I do hope that you will let me know because I will read it and let you know what I think. Good luck and thanks again…..Froggyy1 (Joyce)

Can Love Find Me Now

Chapter 43

The Snake, The Dragon and the Boy-Who-Lived

It seemed like time was at a stand still while they sat in a numb state after hearing what Hermione had told them. No one wanted to start the conversation but they all knew someone would have to say something and would have to do so soon. Hermione sat cuddled in Ron's embrace; still visibly shaking with tears still flowing down her cheeks. Molly Weasley was still being held by her husband but was still having trouble getting the tears to stop coming to her eyes. On the largest couch, Ginny sat between Remus and Harry; with Luna beside Harry and then Neville on her other side; all looking like death was there to take them away. Dobby and Winky fussed about the room making sure that Harry, the others had tea in their cups, and that every thing stayed clean so they would be ready to serve anyone in the room. Arthur Weasley was the first to break the silence in the room.

"We know that we cannot allow He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named to get these items but the question is how we can make sure of that; right now all of us here will play a roll in making sure these items are safe," Arthur Weasley asked to no one in particular.

"We could just destroy the book; that way no one could ever use it now or in the future," Neville said.

"I know the book is evil but we can't just destroy it," this came from Hermione.

"Hermione, we know how you feel about books but can you really believe that a book with such vile and heartless potions, spells and charms should be allowed to be kept. It could fall into the wrong hands; maybe not now but one day when none of us are around to keep it safe it could get into the wrong hands and then we would have someone worse then the dark lord trying to use it. You are the one who always thinks logically my dear; please do so now concerning this book," Molly Weasley said with an imploring look.

"I understand that the book is evil and has some things in it that no one should read or even try to use but it is a part of history that has to be preserved; that is why we have little to no information about what happened thousands of years ago. We know very little about what really happened when the founders started this school and the years to follow because someone felt the need to destroy books or parchments that had vital information on or in them. There has to be another way so we can preserve it for history sake." Hermione said all this from her heart but knew that the only way was to destroy the book.

"That is true Hermione but there have to be some sacrifices along the way; we must make sure that no one with evil intent gets that book and for that matter The Dragon of Ananta Boga; not only from Voldemort but any that my try to follow his madness at wanting to control the wizarding world. Your heart is in the right place Hermione but you have to look at the whole picture; not only how it will fit into history but how it could bring down the wizarding world as we know it," Remus said to Hermione.

"Enough about the book; we need to focus on both items and how we are going to protect them. I for one think that destroying them is the best thing to do," Ron said.

"I agree with Ron but before we can even think about destroying them we have to have a plan of action," Ginny said.

"It is very late, everyone needs to get some sleep, and we will start again tomorrow." Arthur Weasley said

"Dobby, Winky could you please take the items back to where you have them hid and once you are through you can go get some sleep." Harry said to his two house-elf friends.

"Oh yes Master Harry, Winky will make sure we gets these items put away. Winky can come back and make sure you are taken care of." Winky said this as she bowed to her master.

"No Winky, I won't need anything else tonight; you and Dobby can meet us back here at ten in the morning. Head off and put those away and get some rest." Harry said

"Yes Master Harry Potter sir," Winky and Dobby said together. Dobby and Winky retrieved the two items as asked and were gone with a pop.

"Well Arthur and I need to find Albus to see where we are going to be sleeping while we are here," Molly said.

"Well we all can stay in here tonight if you would like; this room can give us what we need mum," Ginny said.

"We just need to figure out how many beds we need and how we want them set up and the room will do the rest Aunt Molly," Harry said.

"Are you sure that Albus won't mind us all staying in here?" asked Arthur Weasley.

"No I'm sure he knows that we were going to be up late talking about the items; I would even bet he already knows we are going to sleep in here," Neville said.

"Well I guess that settles that so how do we get the room to give us what we need?" asked Remus.

"Ok there are ten of us but we only need nine beds; I'll go out side and think of what we need and how we want it. Just so everyone knows what I am going to think about; one section with one bed for Aunt Molly and Uncle Arthur. One section for the girls so three beds there and a section for us guys and five beds there. That ok with you Aunt Molly?"

"Yes Harry dear that will be fine and bed clothes for everyone on their beds," she said back to Harry.

"Ok, I'll be back in a minute." Harry said

Harry walked back outside the door and walked past the portrait three times thinking of what they would need for the night. When he walked back inside the room was set up almost like an apartment he had seen advertised back in Surrey. The living room was large and all the couches and chairs remained from before, but on the right there was a hallway that, Harry guessed would direct them to the bedrooms. Everyone was sitting where he had left them, but they were talking in whispers as he walked over to the couches. Molly was the first to look up and see him standing there.

"Oh Harry dear, we were just wondering if we should explore the rooms or wait for you," she said.

"No as soon as it appeared you could have looked around; I know all I want to do is climb in bed and get a good nights sleep. So, are we up to see who is sleeping where?" Harry said.

The group all followed Harry down the hallway and stopped at the first door; to all of their surprise the doors had signs and the first door had a sign that read Molly and Arthur Weasley. The second door had a sign that read Girls Room and on the left side of the hallway was a door in the middle of the wall that said Boys Room. Arthur entered the room that he and his wife would share; while she made sure that all the children got into their own room and into bed. She followed the girls into their room and set about turning back the covers; she did this while the girls changed into their nightclothes.

Molly Weasley played her motherly part; she made sure all three girls were tucked into bed and each given a kiss on the cheek. Molly stood at the door for a few minutes and watched the forms of the three young women; yes, she had to admit that they were young women. They had seen too much for her taste and had been involved in to much of the coming war; this bothered her heart the most because her children and their friends where having to grow up to fast and were not able to enjoy their childhood. She closed the door as a single tear rolled down her cheek; she had to get control of herself before she went to check on the boys.

Molly knocked on the door to the boy's room and waited to make sure it was all right to enter. Remus opened the door; he gave her a knowing smile and stepped aside so she could enter the room. She went over to Mark first and fussed over the little first year; he was alone and she was going to make sure he was shown love, and protected if it were the last thing she did. She moved on to Ron but only kissed his cheek and told him good night (he was relieved that she didn't make a fuss over him; he was just to old for that) and did the same for Neville.

Remus stood back and watched her fuss over the boys; he knew this was just her way to handle all the bad that had gone on in their world. He knew that she had to have fussed over the girls; she had been in the room with them for an hour and now she was here to fuss over the boys. Molly Weasley was known to be a very strong woman and had lived through the first war; the story that Arthur had told him about how she had protected her children while she was pregnant with Ginny came to his mind. He knew that if she had her way, that she would be there to help protect Harry, and her children, and Arthur would do everything in his power to keep her out of it. He watched as she made her way over to Harry's bed, gave him a bone crushing hug and kissed his cheek as she had done for the others.

In his eyes, she was a marvelous women and Arthur was one lucky man to have found such a woman. To his surprise, Molly hugged him on her way out of the room and bid him good night. Remus pondered the thought of Lily, James, and Sirius watching over Harry and knew if they were that they were happy that such a woman was watching over their son and godson on this earth. He knew that he could only help Harry so much and the rest of the time, he had Molly Weasley and the rest of her loving family. He just hoped that when they talked again tomorrow that they could come up with some idea of how to protect the items that Voldemort was after.

As Remus crawled into bed, he tried to remember what life had been like during the past sixteen years; the world had been at peace some what but he was still treated like he had the plague except from Harry, Tonks, The Weasley's and many of the teacher's here at Hogwarts. He was so tired of the way he was treated as if it was his fault; maybe one-day things would change. He was so tired all he wanted to do was sleep until the war was over but knew he couldn't; he had to be there to help Harry with his fight with Voldemort and then after that evil was gone he could relax even if it was only for a little while and enjoy his life. Tomorrow night would be the full moon and he knew he needed to rest but he had too many things on his mind. Thinking of the one person who he wanted to spend the rest of his days with he fell into a restful sleep.

Saturday came too early for most of the occupants of the Room of Requirements; Molly Weasley made her way to the two rooms at eight o'clock to wake everyone up. By the time everyone was awake, showered, and ready to go to breakfast, Dobby and Winky showed up with their morning meal. Dobby had informed Harry that headmaster Dumbledore had sent them there with the food.

"Master Dumbledore told Dobby to bring Harry Potter and his friend's breakfast here. It be more private for all and you not being disturbed. Dobby and Winky will bring you lunch and dinner too. Dobby and Winky will serve you and your Wheeze's until Master's Mr. Wheezy and Mrs. Wheezy go back to safe house."

"Thanks Dobby but none of us are your master; remember what I told you ok. I am your friend and you are a friend to my friends and family. Please, I would like for you and Winky to be here while we talk about the Items since you and Winky guard them," Harry said to his little friend.

"Yes, Harry Potter sir; Winky and Dobby will be here for you." Dobby said with his cheeks turning a light pink.

"What did you bring for us to eat Dobby?" Ginny asked from the doorway that connected the hallway to the living room that now resembled a dining hall.

"Oh, morning Harry Potters Miss Wheezy; Dobby has brought fruit, eggs, bacon, sausage, muffins, pancakes, pastries, juices, teas and if there is something Dobby has forgotten then just tell Dobby and he will get it for Missy Wheezy."

"Thanks Dobby but I'm sure what you have brought is just fine; mum won't know what to do with herself, since she doesn't have to cook or clean up." Ron said as he came into the room with his stomach growling.

"Oh my, Harry dear did you set all this up for us?" Molly said with the sweetest smile on her face but you could tell she was not used to being served like this.

"No ma'am, professor Dumbledore sent Dobby and Winky here with the food; he thought it would be better for us this way," Harry said to her.

By the time Winky and Dobby had breakfast set up the rest of the group had entered the room. As they ate, they talked about how school was going and Molly asked Ginny and Luna how they were coming along with their O.W.L. studies. Hermione got into that conversation; explaining how she was helping her two friends get ready for their end of the year exams. The males at the table were talking about Quidditch, defense classes and in whispers; Arthur asked them how their love lives were. Ron, Harry, and Neville all blushed at the questions that he and Remus asked; Mark set there and laughed at the older boys for as he put it "acting like girls and blushing." Harry made the comment to Mark that one day he would be in their shoes and hoped that he would be around to embarrass him in the same way; Mark didn't say another word about it after that.

After breakfast, the room went back to the way it had been before; the couches and chairs reappeared and everyone took a seat. They talked about the items and the different ideas that everyone had come up with during the night. Luna confessing that she had seen what was to come; the adults looked at her like she had lost her mind but the others knew that she had already had a few real visions and didn't question her idea. Ginny had took it upon herself to explain to her mother, father and Remus about what had happened when Vincent Crabbe had tried to get to her after she had told Draco Malfoy off a few months ago. By the time her tale had been told; the adults suspected that Luna Lovegood was a true seer. Her friends knew after that incident and how she acted around others that she was a true seer and when she told them something was going to happen they listened.

They stopped their discussion at noon to eat lunch and then resumed their talk right after they finished eating. At four-o'clock, Harry follow Remus back to the room that they had slept in the night before; Remus wanted to talk to him alone for a bit before he had to leave. Harry and Remus talked until five at which time he had to leave; he would have to meet professor Snape in the dungeons to get his Wolfsbane potion before he could head to the Shrieking Shack. Harry and Remus came back out of the room so Remus could say good-bye to the others until some time Sunday; tonight would be the full moon and he had to make it to the Shrieking Shake before six-thirty.

After Remus left; they decided to eat dinner and relax a bit; they would not talk about the items anymore tonight. Harry wanted Remus there when they all decided on a course of action as far as the items were concerned; Harry wanted the twelve of them to be there (this included Winky and Dobby), make the decision and then bring professor McGonagall and professor Dumbledore to the room of requirements after to get their opinion; even though it wouldn't matter. The rest of the night was spent just relaxing and just enjoying their time with each other. Tomorrow would bring changes to their lives, hopefully it would help in making a difference in how the war would end, and in the back of all their minds, they hoped it would be a good thing.

Molly Weasley made everyone go to bed early that night; she wanted to make sure she had time enough to help Remus get settled in when he returned. She knew he would be in the hospital wing for a few hours in the morning and then would be allowed to return to the room but he was all that Harry had left of his parents friends. True she had her problems with Sirius but she had never wanted him to be taken away from the boy she had grown to love as a son. She had made a promise to herself after the reading of the Will that she would do every thing in her power to make sure he would be around for a long time for Harry. As she closed the door to the room that the boys were in, she had to stop and wonder what the future held for Harry and if he would go on to have a family; she just hoped he would.

The four occupants waited until they knew Molly Weasley had made it down the hallway and into her room before they meet in the middle of the room; each bringing their pillows with them. Once they were all comfortable and settled in for their talk, Harry cleared his throat and started the conversation.

"We all know the girls are in their room talking like we are; I for one think we should go with what Luna said. She has been right on too many occasions for us to disregard what she has seen," Harry said.

"Yes, we agree," came from the others in agreement.

"So, now we have to figure out how to convince Remus, mum and dad," Ron said to the group.

"Well I think that your parents are going to be the hardest to convince Ron," this came from Neville.

"You know they won't listen to me; you mum thinks that I am too young to be involved in this and I'm not sure what your dad thinks. Mr. Lupin would hear what I think but that doesn't mean he will listen to me," said Mark to the group.

"Well, professor Dumbledore has said that in the end it is my decision what will be done with the items. I for one will do my best to make sure what Luna saw in her vision happens because we all know that it not only is a good idea but she has seen it. Do any of you disagree with me," Harry asked his friends.

"No, we agree," came for the other three.

"Good since we are all in agreement then I think we should all go to bed and get a good-nights sleep," Neville said as he yawned.

Harry had a satisfied look on his face; they all had agreed on the plan they would tell everyone in the morning. Even though Hermione thought divination was a bunch of bullocks she would agree; he knew the girls would all agree with him. Harry listened as the others slowly fell asleep; Mark was the first to fall asleep, Neville followed not to long after. Harry could tell that Ron was still thinking about everything and he himself was tired but couldn't fall asleep. Harry lay there for over an hour before he heard Ron snoring; yep he was the only one who still was not able to sleep. He thought about Remus alone in the Shrieking Shack; transforming into the werewolf; maybe by next month he would have completed his transformation into his Animagus form and would be able to be with him on the next full moon. Harry wondered what time it was and true to form, the room showed him it was ten o'clock; twenty-seven more minutes and the full moon would be at its peak (1) and Remus would start his transformation.

Harry pulled his pillow over his head and said a silent prayer for his godfather; he would be all right and he would see him in the morning. With that thought running through his mind, he fell into a restless sleep.

Harry could hear a woman singing in the most beautiful voice he had ever heard; it sounded like she was singing to someone.

Sleep, my baby, on my bosom,
Warm and cozy, it will prove,
Round thee mother's arms are folding,
In her heart a mother's love.
There shall no one come to harm thee,
Naught shall ever break thy rest;
Sleep, my darling babe, in quiet,
Sleep on mother's gentle breast.

Sleep serenely, baby, slumber,
Lovely baby, gently sleep;
Tell me wherefore art thou smiling,
Smiling sweetly in thy sleep?
Do the angels smile in heaven
When thy happy smile they see?
Dost thou on them smile while slum'bring
On my bosom peacefully. (2)

As he got closer, he could see a woman with red hair holding a small bundle in her arms. She didn't move but he could tell she knew he was there; it was like one of his dreams from when he was a small child. Yes, he knew he would remember; he was five and was sick with the flu and he had a dream about his mother singing to him. He had wished that she had loved him that way and now he knew; he had always known that she did love him. He moved closer to see her face as she sang to the baby that was in her arms; he noticed the baby was small and it had to be not to long after he was born. She looked up from the baby in her arms and smiled at him; tears were falling down her cheeks.

"Harry, this will be our last visit; the time has come for you to prepare to come into your power. Don't be alarmed it won't hurt but know soon you will be awakened by the people who love you," Lily Potter spoke to her son in a soft whisper.

"I know, I have been feeling these weird feelings going through my body for a while now; will I be able to control the power," he said to her just as softly.

"If you work hard you will; ask Albus and Remus for help. Harry you have to trust Albus; I know you are still mad at him for keeping things from you but he is your best choice," she said with a sad smile.

"Mum, what's happening to me," Harry asked his mother as he felt the pain course through his body.

"Relax Harry and it will not hurt; your body is getting ready for the power to release,' she said as she stood and put the sleeping baby into his crib.

"Harry listen to her she knows what is happening and if you relax it won't hurt,' James Potter said to his son as he came to stand beside his wife.

"Dad, I'm scared; it hurts," Harry screamed.

"Harry, Relax; I promise if you do it won't hurt," Sirius Black spoke as he took his place beside James Potter.

"We know you can do this Harry; you are a great wizard and you will save them all," said Cedric Diggory as he stood next to Sirius Black.

"HELP ME DAD," Harry screamed.

"Your friends are coming to help you Harry; just relax and remember we all love you and have faith in you son," his mother said as his father held her close to him.

"I love you too mum, dad, and Sirius; Cedric I'm sorry," Harry said as the pain slowed in his body.

"It wasn't your fault Harry; just remember we all have faith in you," Cedric said as his figure started to fade away.

"What about the other power mum; I don't understand what it is," Harry called out to her as she started to fade with his dad and Sirius.

"It's…Lo……," was all he heard as she vanished.

"NO…NO COME BACK….NO MUM COME BACK PLEASE…..HELP ME PLEASE MUM….help me please," he said that last part in a whisper as he realized that they were gone.

Harry could feel his body shaking and in a blur, he could hear someone calling his name. He could feel a heat rising from his body as the person called his name, but he didn't want to listen. He wanted to know what his mother was telling him; he wanted to talk to his parents and Sirius. If truth be told; his heart wanted to be where they were and never leave them again.

"Harry can you hear me" came from Ron.

Harry called for his mother to come back but she never appeared. He called out to his dad but that was not working either.

"Harry dear if you can hear me please open you eyes" came from Molly Weasley.

Harry called out to Sirius and then to Cedric but again it didn't help.

"Harry, can you hear me; it's your sister Hermione. Please Harry open your eyes."

"Mum, why is Harry glowing"

"I don't know Ginny, Arthur go get Albus and hurry," she said to her husband as tears filled her eyes (I will not lose him she thought as Arthur ran out of the room); Luna can you get me a cloth and some cold water for his head," Molly asked as she tried to touch Harry's head.

Harry lay there and wondered why these people would not leave him be; all he wanted to do was talk to his mother and they were stopping that from happening in his mind.

"Harry mate, please if you can hear us open your eyes; you are scaring us so please open your eyes," Ron said as a single tear rolled down his cheek.

He needed to talk to Ginny; she would help him get his mother back. He just had to figure out how to find her. He could feel the sweat rolling off his face and his clothes were getting soaked; he needed to get up and change his clothes before he went to look for Ginny. Where was she; she always knew when he needed her. Then he heard a shaky voice talking to him; it sounded like her, was it her, yes it was his Ginny. He tried to call out her name but he couldn't get his mouth to move.

Ginny was by his bed and whispering in his ear, "Harry…if you can hear me please love, open your eyes. I'm here for you and so are mum and dad. You are really scaring us all; please love come back to me because I need you."

Yes, that was Ginny, she knew he needed her and she was there; now if he could only open his eyes and explain to her what he needed.He could sense movement around him; Hermione and Ron must be there and Luna, Neville and Mark. He could sense a strong magic come into the room and move beside him but who could that be.

"Harry, can you hear me; it's me Arthur Weasley and Albus Dumbledore. If you can hear me son open your eyes. Ginny don't touch him, we don't know what is happening, and I don't want you to get hurt," Arthur said to his daughter lovingly.

"Arthur I do not believe that Ginny has anything to fear; nor anyone of us. I believe that from the glow that is radiating from Harry that he is indeed coming into the rest of his power. May I ask what made you all notice that something was going on; young Mr. Weasley?" the head master said to Ron Weasley.

"His screams woke me up sir; he was yelling no and that it hurt. He was talking in his sleep; I heard him say mum and Sirius's name. He acted like he was talking to his parents and Sirius; I even heard him mention Cedric sir," Ron said to his headmaster.

"I see, has anyone been able to get a reaction out of him yet," Albus Dumbledore asked to everyone.

"Albus, Ginny was the only one who could get close enough to his bed to talk to him; it was like the glow was keeping us away. I'm not sure why she was able to get so close to him," said Molly in a shaky voice.

"Miss. Weasley, Ginny do you think that you could try again and try to get him to wake up," the professor said with that twinkle in his eyes.

"Yes sir, I'll do my best sir," she said in a shaky voice.

Ginny kneeled down beside Harry's bed and started talking to him in whispers. The others watched as she took the cloth that Luna had brought in, dipped it into the water basin, started placing it on his forehead, and with her right hand took his right hand in hers. She was speaking so low that no one could hear her; only Harry could hear her talking to him.

Ginny whispered into Harry's ear, "Harry, if you can hear me please relax and open you eyes. You have mum so scared; she just might faint soon if you don't come back to us. I don't know what you've seen but I know you will tell me when the time is right. I want to help you; so, please love come back to me ok. You know you are really starting to scare me and I swear Harry James Potter that if you are doing this just to get to me I will hex you into the next school year."

She looked up at the others in the room; tears were flowing down her face but she knew she had to keep trying. Ron, Hermione, Neville, Luna, and Mark all came to her; each laying a hand on her. It was a strange site seeing them all trying to touch her as she held onto Harry's hand; they had to help give her strength to bring their friend back to them.

"Harry, can you feel me holding your hand; I hope you can. We are all here for you; can you feel our power. We need you to come back; Remus needs you and I need you. Please Harry, relax love; that's it come back to me love."

"Ginny," came out of Harry's mouth in a whisper.

"Yes, Harry it's me" she said with a smile on her face.

"You…came…to…help…me; thank…you," he said to her as he opened his eyes.

"You don't have to thank me Harry; I'm here for you always remember that ok," she said with a smile on her face and tears rolling down her cheeks.

"Why are you crying; please tell me I didn't do anything to make you cry," he asked her with pleading eyes.

Ginny smacked his shoulder lightly and said "You prat, you scared the life out of me and everyone else here. You have had mum so worried that you were going to die or something but you are back and everything is going to be ok now so don't worry to much."

"I'm sorry I worried everyone but," his voice faltered and he closed his eyes as he swallowed hard and tried not to cry as he remembered where he had been and who he had seen.

"Harry mate, you know you have nothing to be sorry for; we're just glad that you finally woke up. We are here for ya mate," Ron said with a silly grin on his face.

Luna spoke next in her soft voice, "Harry you do know that you are still glowing and it won't be long before you discover how to handle it and what will help it be stronger then you could ever imagine."

Dumbledore looked at the young girl before him and the twinkle in is eyes got brighter and then said, "I believe that we need to let him rest for a bit. I will come back later on this afternoon and check on all of you."

With that said, Dumbledore took his leave and headed back to his office; he would let them figure out that Luna Lovegood (he knew that Harry and his friends already knew) was a seer. He would have to watch her over the next few years but he knew that she would show her housemates and others in their world that she was more of a seer then professor Trelawney could ever be. He decided to check with Madam Pomfrey to see if she had retrieved Remus from the Shrieking Shack and make sure, and if not that they get him to the hospital wing and tended to his wounds. For the first time in a very long time, he felt that there was a lot of good fixing to happen in his school.

1. Information for the full moon came form the charts of the phases of the moon at the web site of U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department.

2. Lullaby (Suo Gan) by Lesley Nelson-Burns