The weeks passed and before they knew it, it was spring break. Abby had chosen to go home. She needed to talk to her aunt about Daphne for her sake. Students boarded the train to go back home. Hermione, Draco, Abby, and Lily found an empty compartment to sit in. "So, what do you think we can do for Daphne?" questioned Abby. "I don't know the way pure blood society works it's hard to escape it," said Draco. Lily nodded in agreement. "Take me for example I can only see my mum a few times a year because she is a muggle. As much as I have tried my father wants me to hate her and her family," said Lily. Hermione and Abby couldn't believe what they had just heard.
"I don't care what it takes I will find a way to help her be free."
The rest of the train ride was fairly uneventful. When they landed at Kings Cross Station Hermione and Abby scrambled off the train as Draco and Lily shook their heads. Abby easily spotted her Aunt and cousin thanks to Dudley jumping up and down. "Petunia!" shouted Abby as they girls ran up to her. "Welcome back Abigail, Hermione. Hermione your parents got delayed so they asked me to pick you up," said Petunia.
Petunia shuffled the three children out of the station and into the car. On the way to the Granger household the girls were telling Dudley stories about what they had done since Christmas. "And right before break Professor Dumbledore made a new house it's called Blackstark and I'm in it," said Abby. "I received a letter from Albus about that, but how is that? I thought once you were sorted that was it," said Petunia. "That's true Mrs. Dursley, but because of the way Abby is taking the school by storm he made a new house. This one is different than the others. Although we are in this one we retain our old house as well."
Petunia nodded in understanding. "I see. Here you are Hermione." The girls hugged as Hermione got out of the car. Once Petunia, Dudley, and Abby got back to Privet Drive she noticed something was off. It almost seemed brighter if that was possible. When Abby entered number four she was surprised to see boxes cluttered everywhere. "I'm sorry Abby but Easter isn't going to be as fun. We are busy packing up everyone's things." "It's alright Petunia. I can help you pack it all up if you want."
Petunia nodded, and they headed up to Petunias' room. Packing was silent for the most part until Abby decided to ask her aunt for advice on Daphne. "Hey Petunia, I have a question." She nodded as if to say go ahead. "Well I have this friend and her family has customs that she doesn't agree with, but because of how she was raised it's hard to escape them. I just don't know what to do," said Abby. Petunia was quiet for some time before she set the box she was using to pack items in aside. She sat down on the bed and patted the spot beside her for Abby to come join her.
"I take it this friend is a pure blood." Abby nodded and Petunia sighed. "I don't know how much I can be of help, but when I was growing up your father had a friend in a comparable situation who ran away in their fifth year. You see at the time I was angry at your mum, but that didn't mean I didn't hear things. If things are the way you say it is I take it that she is looking for a way out?" asked Petunia. "Yes, but I don't know what to do." "Don't worry Abigail let me think on it. I'm pretty sure I have an idea." "Okay," she said. Just then Dudley came in to drag Abby out to play.
Over the next few days Vernon came over only a few times. He and his sister were picking up some of his boxes, but each time they tried to convince Dudley to come live with them. Eventually when Vernon would come over Dudley would take Rowena and go hide at Mrs. Figgs. It was the night before Abby had to return when Petunia came into Abbys' bedroom.
"Abigail, I have come up with a solution." Abby set her book down and looked up at her aunt. "I've been discussing it with Arabella and she has the perfect solution to our problem. Arabella said she will purchase this house, so we can stay here and if you don't mind sharing a room with your friend," said Petunia. Abby jumped out of bed and hugged her aunt. "Oh, thank you aunt Petunia. I can't wait to tell her." Abby went to bed to excited to see Daphne the next evening. Petunia smiled knowing that she had somehow done something right. Just seeing Abby light up with hope was enough for her and went to tuck Dudley into bed.
The next morning there were a few complications getting to the station from Vernon showing up unexpectedly to a traffic jam in London. By the time they got into the station there was on three minutes left to reach the train. With a quick kiss good-bye Abby hopped through the barrier and onto the Hogwarts express. She traveled down to end of the train where Draco, Lily, and Hermione were waiting for her.
"I've got a solution to Daphnes' issue at home," said Abby.
"Well then no Hi. How was your vacation?" asked Draco. Everyone laughed at the fact he was pretending to be hurt. "Sorry Draco how was your vacation?" "Boring actually there was no excitement at home but what about this solution of yours" Abby went on to explain her aunt said she live with them, but the looks on Draco and Lilys' faces held nothing but concern. "What?"
"It's not that it isn't a great idea it's just that shes grown up in a magical house. Please keep that in mind when you talk to Daphne," said Lily.
Abby nodded as she took a nap before that train landed at Hogsmeade station.