Chapter 6

Lily stands before Harry and I, ready to leave our world behind. She's going off to Hogwarts. Our baby! I just can't believe it. Where did the time go? It felt like just yesterday when I had put her down for her very first nap. Now she has a wand and a trunk that are all heading off to Hogwarts.

I try very hard not to cry as I put our oldest onto the train. She is all smiles and waves to us through a compartment window. I wave and sigh inwardly at the thought that this is her first step at becoming a full fledged witch. Before I know it she will have graduated and gone on to do so many wonderful things.

Neville and Luna are standing beside us saying good bye to Frank. Luna is telling him the oddest things to do and Neville is just shaking his head. Finally they let Frank onto the train. Luna turns to me and gives me a hug.

"Miss them all ready?" She asked. I nod.

"Don't you?" I ask her. She nods as well.

"But I know that it is Frank's time to go off to Hogwarts. I can't hold onto him forever," she replies. I smile. Luna could be very wise if she wanted to be. I look over at Ron and Hermione. I don't know how they are doing it. They are sending off their second child to Hogwarts.

"Remember to write us once you get there. To let us know that you are safe. Samantha you are expected to help Crystal in all that she needs help with. Understand? I know you are a big second year, but that doesn't mean that you get to neglect your family duties. Okay sweeties get onto the train," Hermione instructs, giving each child a kiss and a hug. I watch Ron hug and kiss them good bye. I can tell he is having a hard time, just like I am.

Finally all the children are on the train and it lurches forward in its journey back to school. I sigh and wave as Harry puts his arm around me.