Chapter 4

New Visitor at the Burrow

Harry, Ron and Hermione arrived back in London right on time. Just as they were stepping off the train, Ron noticed Lavender Brown. "Hey Lavender, how are you, didn't notice on you on the train", asked Ron. "Oh Fine. I was sitting with some of my classmates, just talking", replied Lavender. "Would you like to come visit me at my house", asked Ron. "That would be lovely", replied Lavender. The four walked through the barrier back to platforms 9 and 10.

Right as they walked through they were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. "Hey, mum, dad: Mind if Lavender come to visit for a couple weeks", asked Ron. "We'll sure just ask her to write her parents", replied Mr. Weasley. Just then, everyone notice 3 people. One of which was coming through the barrier. "Lavender, I'd like you to meet my brothers, Fred and George", said Ron. "Hello", replied Fred and George in unison. "This is my younger sister, Ginny", added Ron. After all the introductions Harry, Ron, Hermione, Lavender, Fred, George, and Ginny headed to Mr. Weasley's new car.

It was a long drive to the burrow; about 1 hour. When the car finally landed and came to a complete stop everybody got out. They started walking past the pig pen to the house. When everyone was inside, Ron showed Lavender around. "Wow, Ron you have a nice house", said Lavender. "Thank you", replied Ron. The two walked up to Ron's bedroom.

"So, why was Ron, bringing Lavender here", asked Mr. Weasley. "Didn't he mention it to you", said Hermione. "Mention what", replied Mr. Weasley confused. "Lavender is Ron's girl friend. They've been together for three years. It all started at the Yule Ball. That's when they met", replied Harry. "Ron didn't tell me about this", said Mr. Weasley. "Tell you about what dear", said Mrs. Weasley. Harry and Hermione repeated the story. "Where are they now", asked Mrs. Weasley. "In Ron's bedroom. I hope there not doing anything up there", said Hermione. Harry and Hermione put down there belongings and went up to the bedroom. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Weasley.

When they reached the top of the stairs and opened the door, they found Ron and Lavender. "Harry, Hermione, Mum, Dad", what are you all doing here", asked Ron. "We were worried you were up to something. Ron, you've been up here for 20 minutes", said Hermione. "We weren't doing anything. I was just showing Lavender things in my room", said Ron. At that moment everyone but Ron and Lavender left the room and returned to living room.

About 10 minutes later, Ron and Lavender finished talking. They joined the others in the living room. They took a seat on the sofa next Hermione and Harry. "Dad, Harry was showing Hermione and I this list of Voldemort's Horcruxes. He says he got it from Dumbledore", said Ron. "I was wondering if you know anything about this" asked Harry. "Let me see the list, Harry", replied Mr. Weasley. "Ah yes. I've seen something similar to this at work", said Mr. Weasley. "I could help you guys if you want, said Lavender. "Thanks, we can use all the help we can get", replied Hermione. "I'm going to give this list to people at work. I'm also going to call up Dumbledore and ask him for assistance. Someone as powerful as Dumbledore might be able to help us locate these items and destroy them once and for all". They continued talking about the Horcruxes for 3 hours. At which time, Lavender got up and said "I need to write my parents a letter". "Of course. Here's a roll of parchment", said Mr. Weasley.

She went to the kitchen table and began writing. Her letter went like this:

"Dear Mum and Dad,

I am staying at Ron's house for a couple weeks. We are trying to locate You-Know-Who's Horcruxes. I'll let you know when were finished.

Love,

Lavender"