.:Chapter 4.
Lazy Green Days

(A/N now that I look back on it the last chapter was really sucky, but this is my first fic. (A Hogwarts Masquerade was by my sister but I think I'll take over for her and finish eventually.))

2:00 a.m.

Harry lay awake, his mind was racing. So much had happened in such a short time. Harry noticed it was surprisingly similar to a muggle show that Hermione loves (A/N Degrassi the Next Generation) where something big happened in every episode. He figured Luna must be having twice as much as anxiety as he was. Her eyes had bags under them from lack of sleep.

Harry rolled over and finally fell asleep.

Diagon Alley

Two days before the trip to Hogwarts Harry and hiss posse (A/N I LOVE that word!) set off for Diagon Alley. Harry had been looking forward to this trip for days, even though now the only fun thing to do was go to Fred and Georges joke shop.

There was a new "muggle merchandise" store that Mr. Weasley insisted they go in. Luna rushed over to the CD rack and put on some magical head phones and started singing along. Harry went over to see what she was listening to.

GREEN DAY DOOKIE

Harry put on the other set of head phones and listened. They were listening to a song called "Basket Case". He never thought he liked music much, but the only music he had ever heard was Aunt Petunia's classical music, Dudley's stupid rap, and the Weird Sisters, but Green Day was really good. He listened to some of their other CD's and liked them all. He ended up buying all nine CD's and a CD player that was enchanted so it could play in plaices with lots of magic (such as Hogwarts). Luna was so happy that Harry had taken an interest in her all time favorite band.

Next they went to W.W.W. but found it was closed. Fred and George had put up a sign that said in big gold letters GONE FISHING. "WHAT!" exclaimed Ron before he could stop himself. "Well this is good they have been working so hard. They deserve a break… I j-just wish they w-would have let me know first!" said Mrs. Weasley as she burst into tears. Mr. Weasley put his arm around her and whispered, "Now now Molly they're big boys they don't need to let there Mummy know every time they're going to take the afternoon off. Besides with all that stuff in the joke shop. It would be pretty hard for a Death Eater to catch those two." Mrs. Weasley wiped the last of her tears away and suggested they get a drink at the Leaky Cauldron before they leave.

Platform 93/4

As Harry said his good byes he heard what sounded like a bark. His first thought was "Sirius" his second thought was "is dead" his third thought was "maybe not" his fourth thought was that he was thinking to much and it was probably in his imagination.

Neville had saved them a compartment near the back of the train and they got settled in. Harry and Luna cuddled together and listened to Harry's new obsession Green Day. Harry learned that Luna's favorite song was Redundant because it was quote "So sweet!" Harry liked Wake Me Up When September Ends because he could relate to it. The Great Hall

Harry and his friends (Including Luna despite her being in Ravenclaw) clamed their seats at Gryfindor table. The feast was as excellent as ever. The elves made every thing Luna craved and many things she would surly be craving in the near future. McGonnagle got up to make her speech and the room grew quiet.

"Hogwarts will never be the same with out our beloved Professor Dumbledore with us, but I will try my hardest to make this year as enjoyable as possible." Harry could see tears well up in her eyes. "I welcome all of our first years and hope you enjoy your stay here at Hogwarts…" At this point tears were falling freely from her eyes and she could no longer bear to speak. "That is all," she said quickly and with that she sat down and put her face in her hands.

Harry walked Luna to her common room said his good bye and headed back for his own. Ron and Hermione were waiting for him back in the common room. Hermione was sitting on Ron's lap as she played with his hair.

"Hey" Harry said.

"Hey" they replied together without even taking their eyes off each other.

Harry decided he would leave them to their business and go to bed.

A/N sorry this is such a short chapter but I'm really busy with school and every thing so it would take me weeks to write a nice long chapter. Thanks for the reviews and keep them coming!
-Ashley P.S. I'd like to give a shout out to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. My heart goes out to you!