No matter how much the wind blows, or the waves move I'll always be here. I'm always here when you don't think of me or need me. And maybe you don't even care and you don't even notice but as long as I'm here I'll protect you. I'll protect you from harm or from any forbidding situations. I'll make sure you're happy because that's what makes living worth living. People have their own reasons for living but my reason is because of you. Because of you I'm happy to wake up every morning and go to sleep every night. Because of you I'm happy to be here; to breathe this air, to smell this sweet scent, to walk this Earth. And maybe you don't even care and you don't even notice but as long as I'm here I'll protect you. Because you're the reason life is worth living for.

Chapter 8---The Beginning

The trio managed to start their journey a little before dawn after all the hugs and cries from the other Weasleys. Harry, with nothing much, just carried a bag over his shoulders and had Hedwig flying with Pig, trailing along was Crookshanks. The air was warm and thick as they past Luna's daisies and started up the road.

"Harry, where are we going?" Hermione asked looking around.

"To Godric's Hollow…" Harry replied.

"Do you know where that is?" Ron asked.

Harry stopped. He didn't know where Godric's Hollow was. He had no idea where to look. How could he have forgotten about it? How can he have forgotten to get directions or something?

It was silent for a moment or so as Harry felt the anger in him boiling up. He didn't know what to think anymore. It seemed as though his brain had suddenly stopped working and he was in a coma or something until Hermione broke the trance.

"Harry, why don't we think of another plan?"

"We should," Harry nodded, "We'll first go to Grimmauld and look for any information of R.A.B."

Hermione nodded.

"How are we gonna get there? We can't just walk." Ron said, "And we can't fly either, especially with that thing trailing along."

"What thing, Ron?" Hermione glared.

"That thing!" Ron pointed at Crookshanks.

"It's not a thing, Ron! It has a name!" Hermione said angrily.

"Well---"

"Maybe we'll just take the train or something." Harry said quickly before Ron and Hermione could get into a fight. He didn't want them to have a fight, especially not right now.

"Sounds good," Hermione nodded and started walking.

"Can't we just apparate?" Ron asked.

"Well, I haven't passed my test yet." Harry said honestly.

"I know, but I bet you probably already know how to." Ron said.

"Ron, you haven't even passed your aparation test." Hermione snapped.

"Wait…" Ron said, "Hermione you passed it right? Why don't you just apparate all of us?"

Hermione blushed, "I would but…I don't think I'm that good yet. I mean there are 6 of us. It would be difficult"

"It'll take us hours to get there," Ron said.

"Ron's right, Hermione. We can't just walk." Harry nodded.

"Just keep walking." Hermione said, now irritated, "there's no one here to help us."

Ron nodded in agreement and so they followed behind Hermione.

They continue on the same direction for about an hour or so before they rested on the road. The sun was now clearly up and burning everything under its view. The road was empty and quiet as it can be. It became clear that this road was rarely used. Around the road was nothing but fields of what seemed to be nothing but blossoming flowers; gladiolas, daisies, daffodils, and bits of mint scattered at the bottom.

"Hello," a dreamy voice said that caused the trio to have jumped.

"Luna!" Harry said.

"What are you doing here?" Hermione asked.

"I was taking a walk and noticed you three." She smiled.

Harry looked at Luna and thought back to what Luna had said "we live just over there, you know"

"Oh, where are you heading?" Ron asked.

"Here, actually." She nodded.

"Are these yours?" Hermione asked looking at the fields of flowers.

She nodded, "Yes. They are beautiful, aren't they?"

Hermione nodded, her eyes gazing from flower to flower.

An idea shot Harry in the face making him feel so stupid and stubborn for not thinking of it before.

"Luna…do you think your dad would mind giving us a lift to the nearest train station?" Harry asked.

"My dad would love to! Maybe he can get an interview from you!" Luna beamed.

Harry hesitated but decided that that was their only choice if they wanted to get to the train station early, even if it meant costing him an interview.

"Harry are you sure about this?" Ron said, "I mean we can just walk."

"Don't be silly." Luna smiled, "my dad doesn't mind."

"That'll do us a great help," Hermione smiled, "and I'm sure Ron would be pleased." Hermione added sourly.

Ron glared at Hermione and replied, "Yes, I would be pleased."

Hermione looked as though she had just been slapped.

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"We just take floo powder that way we can visit Aunt Jessie at the same time." Mr. Lovegood said as he walked them to the fireplace.

The house was rather small with 2 bedrooms that were the size of Harry's old cupboard. The kitchen was decorated with many vases filled with bright and healthy flowers along. The living room was also small, in which it was decorated with sketches of creatures Harry had never seen. Must be those nargles or wrackspurt or Crumple-Horned Snorkacks, Harry thought.

"Harry, why don't you go first." Luna said handing him some floo powder.

"Thanks," Harry said as he took it from Luna and stepped into the fireplace.

"Now Harry, say 'Chim Chim Chimney' loudly and clearly." Mr. Lovegood said smiling his huge smile.

Harry nodded and said loudly, "Chim Chim Chimney!" and before he knew it he landed in a strange place. The house wasn't like any other muggle home. It was dark with all the black curtains and blinds and windows closed. The only thing in the room was a small couch and a rocking chair. There was nothing hanging on the walls, not even a clock. Harry got up and wiped away the dust on his cloak as he moved quietly looking around. Everything was extremely odd but at the same time interesting. Harry walked over to the ink stained curtains that covered the window. As Harry took a step closer, his heart began to beat a little faster. We figured it must be the darkness of the home. He carefully held out his hand---

"AAHHHHHHHHHHH!"

Harry jumped as he heard the most painful, most terrible, most awful cry he had ever heard in his life.

Author's Note: Sorry it's taken me so long to update. You guys probably thought I have forgotten about this story but I haven't. It's just that school was starting so everything seemed to be so hectic but now that everything had settled down I finally got the chance to sit down and continue. Not much going on yet but don't worry, more things will happen. Anyways, thanks to all my reviewers! I'm really glad you guys like where this is going…I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and please review!