Nobody spoke as the group flew toward headquarters. Harry reckoned that nobody really knew what to say to him about Dumbledore. That was okay by him though. He really didn't feel like talking and wished the trip could last forever. Flying through the sky was the most peaceful thing Harry had done since he left Hogwarts. All too soon, Mad Eye gave the motion for descent and they arrived at 12 Grimmauld Place. Harry dismounted his broom and waited for Mrs. Weasley opened the door. Just then, Harry heard footsteps moving quickly down the hall and the door flying open and all of a sudden he found himself smothering in Mrs. Weasley's apron as she gave him a big hug.

"Oh, Harry dear, I'm so glad that you made it alright. It's going to be lovely having you here, dear." Mrs. Weasley gushed as she raised her wand and sent Harry's belongings flying up to his room. "Now go on upstairs. Ron, Hermione, and Ginny are waiting in the girls room for you." she said with a smile.

"Thanks, Mrs. Weasley." Harry managed. Inwardly, he was cringing. He didn't know what he was going to do when he saw Ginny. His feelings hadn't changed toward her but for her safety, he was determined to put distance between them both.

As he entered the room, his mood lightened instantly by seeing his three friends. A handshake to Ron which turned into an awkward man type hug, a hug to Hermione, and a quick hug to Ginny before he sat down on the bed by Ron. "It's good to be here, guys." he said with a small smile.

"It's about time you got here." Ron said with a smile. "Thought maybe you decided you liked living with the Dursley's." he said with a grin.

"Not a chance." Harry replied. "So tell me what's going on with Voldemort. I got the Prophet but you know how that is…"

"It's not been good, Harry." Hermione replied. "There's been another attack by the Death Eaters. Not to mention Azkaban has had another breakout since the dementors joined Voldemort."

Harry shook his head grimly. Then there's no time to lose. "Hermione, when you guys go back to Hogwarts, if there's not a decent Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, I want you to start up the DA again. It's-"

Ron interrupted him mid sentence. "Harry, there's bad news. We just found out yesterday. Hogwarts is going to be closed until Voldemort is captured." He finished quietly.

"What?" Harry exploded. "That's horrible! So in the middle of a war, they are going to stop preparing upcoming witches and wizards how to defend themselves. Dumbledore would've never closed it." he added.

"But Harry, Dumbledore isn't here anymore." Ginny said softly after a moment of silence.

"Yeah, that's the whole problem. That's the whole damn problem." he replied.

"Harry," Ron started. "Hermione and I have been talking. We're going with you to look for the Horcruxes, fight Voldemort, everything. Just like we talked about at Hogwarts."

"Excuse me, but if you guys think you are gonna leave me out, you better think again." Ginny stated.

"You guys, it's nice of you to offer, but…I don't know what I'd do if you got hurt…or worse because you were helping me." Harry said bracingly.

"Harry, it's not just you." Hermione explained. "It's the whole world we're helping. And besides, we're not taking no for an answer."

"If you guys insist on doing this…I want you to train with me this summer with the Order. No sense going in unprepared." Harry said darkly.

"Er, how exactly are you guys going to break it to your parents?"

Hermione cringed and said, "Better sooner than later. I'll be back in a few." With a loud crack, she disapparated.

"Um, Ron, how about you tell mum so I can have a word with Harry." Ginny suggested to her brother.

"I knew that was coming." Ron replied and with a truly pained look on his face, exited the room.

"Harry, we need to talk."