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CHAPTER TWO: Departing is Such Sweet Sorrow
Mr & Mrs Weasley set of through Hogsmeade for the long drive to London. They felt it was safer to take their children home then leave them on the train. The car was very quiet, only the occasional sigh to be heard from the occupants. They were first taking Harry to the Privett Drive, for his final stay with the Dursleys before going home to The Burrow. Hermione had chosen to remain with the Weasley's, the potential danger for her being a muggle born witch with such close ties to 'the chosen one' was to greater risk.
Mrs Weasley looked into the rear view mirror and smiled softly to herself, seeing Ron & Hermione holding hands, and Harry & Ginny doing the same. "That's how it's meant to be" she thought to herself.
They pulled into Privett Drive and Saw Aunt Petunia's face peering out the window. Harry got out followed by all the others except for Ginny, and after Mr Weasley handed him his trunk walked to the door.
"Now you come to us whenever your ready dear, your family after all" Sniffed Mrs Weasley as she hugged Harry goodbye. Mr Weasley went to shake his hand then went in for an awkward hug patting Harry on the back. Harry then turned to his two best friends.
"We'll be around as soon as we can" said Ron. They had decided after the funeral that Ron & Hermione would go to the burrow for 2 days, to give the Dursley's time to adjust to having Harry back in the house. They would then make their way over, passing at the Granger's on the way so Hermione could say goodbye to her parents and explain the situation. Harry nodded at Ron and smiled at Hermione and made his way to the front door.
Just as the car started to back down the driveway, Aunt Petunia opened the front door "Well your back then…." She was cut off by the car screeching to a halt and a door slamming. Harry turned around in time to see a stream of long red hair racing towards him. "Harry!" Ginny sobbed before he grabbed her kissing her passionately. Aunt Petunia looked somewhere between cross and amused. Mr Weasley just smiled as he got out of the car to fetch his only daughter.
Harry and Ginny were holding each other tightly, and were only slightly aware of Mr Weasley coughing to distract them. As Harry drew away he looked deep into her eyes and whispers "I love you" Ginny smiled softly and whispered back "I know". She pulled away and Mr Weasley helped her back into the car. She sat next to her big brother and he put his arm around her, his other hand still tightly entwined with Hermione's.
The Burrow was quiet, everyone fast asleep after an awkward day. Ron woke with a start as he heard the door to his room open and reached for his wand. "Ron?" Hermione asked softly, unsurely. "Mione? Is everything ok?" Ron asked, slightly relieved. "Yeah, I mean.. I couldn't get to.. with everything.." she was rambling as she walked over to his bed. "I'm scared Ron" she finally admitted for the first time since Dumbledore had died. Ron moved over and lifted the covers up inviting her into his bed. She climbed in without hesitation and snuggled closely to him, breathing in his smell. "I'm scared too" he replied finally almost in a whisper. They lay there silently for a few moments, just being comforted by each others presence. "Mione" "Yeah" "I'm going to look after you – everything that happens, no matter what, we'll do it together, always I promise." She looked up into his eyes, her chocolate brown eyes glistening with tears. He kissed her gently on her forehead and they fell asleep in each others arms.
A/N. This was sort of a filler chapter. I know where I'm going with this story, it'll just take a while to get there… but it'll be good, promise. Thanks sooo much to all my reviewers! I really appreciate the feedback! Don't stop!
