Harry landed in the kitchen with an undignified fall. This was his second long distance apparition. Harry looked up to find himself surrounded by both familiar and unfamiliar faces.
"MATE!" Ron's greeting reached Harry's ears. Harry looked around until he found Ron Weasley. Harry's grin widened at the sight of his best friend. He wondered where Hermione was.
Harry accepted Ron's hand and got up off the floor. Harry hugged Ron, he didn't care right now. A heavy weight was lifted off his shoulders. Ron pulled out of the hug and grinned at Harry.
Harry thought that there was something wrong with the grin, but dismissed the thought. Harry looked to the left and saw Remus. Harry left Ron and attacked the werewolf.
"It's good to see you again cub." Remus whispered to Harry.
"I missed you too. I'm glad to be free of the Dursley's." Harry replied.
"We have to talk later cub. There are some things we need to discuss." Remus pulled away from Harry.
Harry nodded his head in agreement. Then, he was taken by surprise. He was pulled into a bear hug by an unknown person.
"Can't…breathe." Harry gasped out. He looked up and saw that it was Mrs. Weasley. There was a smile on her face and Harry returned it.
"Oi everyone, let Harry have a moment to himself." Harry heard the voice of Tonks drift through the kitchen.
"Hey Tonks." Harry greeted when the pink haired woman came into view.
"Hey Harry. They're like a bunch of vultures aren't they?" Tonks asked with a grin.
Harry laughed. "Yea they are. But I can't blame them."
"I guess. Come on then, lets get you set up in your room." Tonks ruffled Harry's hair.
Harry nodded his head in agreement and followed her through the crowd and into the sitting room.
"Tonks, what's that on your finger?" Harry asked, his voice dripping with curiosity.
"It's an engagement ring. Remus proposed last night." Tonks said with a smile.
"Maybe that's what he wants to talk about." Harry mused.
"It may be part of it. The other is about your grandfather."
"So the letter I received was true." Harry asked.
"Yes Harry, I'm afraid so. Don't let it bother you, Dumbledore fooled us all. His treachery runs deeper than you think. It's been hell in the wizarding these past months. It's hard convincing a civilization that the terror they grew up with is actually good." Tonks explained with a tired voice.
"Do you think they will accept it?"
"Not until Tom addresses everyone, and that won't be for another few months. He needs to regain his original body and talk to you. If the public won't believe Tom, they'll believe you Harry."
Harry fell silent at the last comment. He still wasn't sure what to think about Vol-Tom. He still wanted to talk to Ron and Hermione about it all.