CHAPTER VI

The platform was full of parents, anxious to see their children were safe and sound. Waiting to council them on what had just happened. Among these parents were members of the order. Remus Lupin was the first Harry saw. Harry walked over to him, Ron and Hermione followed. Mrs. Weasley was with them, along with Tonks, Moody, Mr. Wealsey, the twins, Shacklebolt, and someone else that Harry couldn't see. Ginny was already receiving a hug from Mrs. Weasley. She moved from her mum to her dad. Mrs. Weasley caught a glimpse of the trio and pulled all of them into a huge sobbing hug! Which was awkward, for they were all much taller than Mrs. Weasley. She let go of them and pulled Ron into a hug. Tonks hugged Hermione while Remus caught Harry. Of course when Ron was done Mrs. Weasley pulled Harry to her. Then Hermione. Harry shook hands with everyone except the person he didn't recognize.

It was a girl but her back was to them. She was on watch. No time for reunions or introductions with her. She wore her cloak with the hood over her head, shading her face. Her wand was at her side. But Harry knew that her grip was tight around it. Her cloak was bottler green. She was about the same height as himself. Somewhat tall for a girl. But this was all Harry could tell about her while greeting everyone.

"So where are we off to first?" Asked Kingsley.

"We need to go to Hermione's first. To get her stuff. Then the Burrow for Ron's. After that its off to the Dursley's." Explained Harry.

"Alright dear, let's load up your stuff into the cars first then we'll decide from there." Mrs. Weasley suggested. So that's what they did. They left the platform and went left the station. Ministry cars were waiting for them outside the station. Remus and Kingsley loaded the trunks. In the first car Harry, Ron, Hermione, Remus, Moody, and the girl all loaded in the back. Tonks sat up front with the driver. In car two the rest of the Weasleys and Shacklebolt sat in the back. In Harry's car the trio sat next to each other, Hermione in the middle. Across from her was the girl. On her left side, across from Ron was Moody. On her right side, across from Harry was Remus. The girl's hood was still up. She hadn't spoken yet. Tonks told the driver to start for the Burrow. Hermione kept trying to get a better look at the girl who had her head down. Finally after so many minutes of Hermione staring the girl gave up.

"What is it Hermione?" Hermione was shocked. Then she did something that totally threw Harry off. Hermione dove at the girl throwing her arms around the girl, knocking her hood off. The girl laughed at Hermione hugging her in return. Remus laughed. Ron and Harry looked at each other. Neither knew what was going on.

"Phoenix Bonita Jesminder O'Shea! How dare you hide from me! Why didn't you tell me that you were coming to escort us from the platform?" Hermione was very excited. She withdrew her grip from around the girl and sat back in her seat. But sat forward waiting for an answer.

"What? And miss your reaction when you realize it was me? Are you kidding? When would have I EVER given up a chance like this?" Laughed Phoenix.

"Ron, Harry, I'd like to introduce my daughter. Phoenix O'Shea. Nixxy this is Ronald Weasley and Harry Potter."

"Pleasure to meet you both. I've heard so much about you." Nixxy stuck out her hand. Harry was in aw! This girl was beautiful! Her eyes were green, like his. Except for the slightest bit of brown. Her hair was long and purple with blue tips. Her lips were full and deep red. Her smile was bloody brilliant. Her voice had a heavy Irish accent to it, but it was gorgeous to Harry. He let out the breath he didn't realize he was holding. He shook her hand, unable to think of something to say. Ron however didn't have that problem.

"Phoenix? What kind of name is that?" Ron had to ask. Phoenix laughed.

"Well what kind of name is Ronald? But few ever call me Phoenix. They all call me Nixxy." Hermione nudged Harry. Bring him back to his senses.

"Daughter? I didn't know you had a daughter. And why is her name O'Shea?" Harry asked Remus.

"Well Nixxy is my step-daughter. Her real father died when she was young." Explained Remus.

"What about your mum?" Asked Ron.

"Well she died a few years back. Cancer." Nixxy said.

"What's cancer?" Asked Ron.

"Cancer is a muggle disease. A lot of people are dying from it each day. Not even wizards are immune to it." Said Hermione.

"So how do you two know each other?" Asked Harry.

"Hermione and I grew up together. We're both from a small town called Godric's Hollow." Said Nixxy. This brought silence from the car.

"You are from Godric's Hollow? Why didn't you tell me that?" Yelled Harry.

"I thought I told you!" Yelled Hermione. "And when we met I had moved to London! I didn't think about it for a while! I mean the old wise tales about the Potter place had long sense been forgotten! I guess I never put two and two together!"

"That doesn't sound like you Hermione." Said Nixxy. "But I guess I'd like not to put those two stories together too. I mean if my best friend was connected with that the Potter place, I wouldn't be quick to tell him either." Again silence. "Oh look! We're here!"