A/N: Here is chapter 3.

Disclaimer: I do not own harry Potter.

Chapter 3 - Diagon Alley

Harry woke up in Ron's room completely alone. He figured that Hermione and Ron already woke up and went down to get breakfast. He got dressed and went downstairs. When he went downstairs, Ginny and Hermione were once again having a fight. Although they weren't yelling like yesterday, they were talking in hush whispers.

"Ginny, you can't do this. You deserve so much better than him."

"Hermione, I love him. He is the best thing that ever happened to me. I'm going to be with him even if that means running away from home."

Harry stood very still and listened very closely. ' Why would Ginny run away?' Harry wondered. He also wondered who the guy was.

"Malfoy is a rude guy. Who's to say that he truely loves you. What if he's using you?" Hermione pointed out.

"See, I knew you wouldn't understand. Just because the guy that you love isn't showing you any interest doesn't mean that you can jump all over my feelings. I love Draco from the bottom of my heart and if you can't understand that, then you really weren't my friend in the first place." Ginny said.

Hermione took a step back and stared in disbelief. "How dare you say that I'm not your friend. Why do you think I'm telling you this? I'm looking out for you."

" Well don't. I don't need you to look out for me. I never have and I never will. I wouldn't care if Voldemort got a hold of you. You deserve what comes to you. Draco opened my eyes to the way things should be. And that means getting rid of Mudbloods like you." Ginny said, the venom reaching her voice.

"You don't mean that." Hermione said, clearly upset. She was starting to cry softly.

"Oh I do, Hermione. Now if you would get out of my way, please." Ginny said walking past Hermione.

Hermione stood in place and sobbed to herself. Harry wanted more than anything to just rush up and hold her. He wanted to comfort her and tell her that everything was going to be okay. But he didn't want Hermione to know that he was listening. But she already knew.

"Come out here, Harry. I need to talk to you."

Harry walked around the corner and went up to Hermione. 'How is it that she knows everything?' Harry wondered. She wiped her eyes and spoke to him urgently.

"Harry, I need you to keep this arguement secret. Don't tell Ron or anyone about this. Ginny's changed. We've all seen that, but she's changed for the worse. I think that she is in league with Voldemort."

"Wow." That was all Harry could say. His mind was racing. Never in a million years did he think that she would betray them.

"I know. It pains me to see this happen. Voldemort wants to turn everyone against you. He's taken Ginny, but who else? We need to keep strong. Me, you, and Ron. Find out who else Voldemort is after and make sure that he doesn't get anyone else." Hermione said knowingly.

"Right. We'll keep this between us, but if Ginny does something else like yell at you or anything out of line, we are telling Ron." Harry said.

Hermione nodded in agreement and she and Harry left to find Ron. Ron was outside playing Wizard's Chess by himself. He looked up and saw them walking towards them and he smiled.

"Harry come and play with me. Hermione can take note on how many times I beat you." Ron egged on.

"You're on." Harry teased.

"Boys are so helpless." Hermione said, rolling her eyes.

"Kids, it's time to go to Diagon Alley! Come down here." Mrs. Weasley yelled from the bottom of the stairs. Harry, Ron, and Hermione left Ron's room and walked down the stairs. Ginny rushed passed them and knocked them over.

"Watch it." Ginny said over her shoulder.

"Yes, queen Ginny." Ron said sarcastically. They helped each other up when Ron said, "Ginny better watch that attitude or Malfoy's going to be in love with her."

Hermione and Harry stared at each other but kept quiet. They reached the bottom of the stairs when Mrs. Weasley poured Floo Powder in each of their hands. "Remember to speak very clearly."

They each said Diagon Alley and when they got there, they went straight to the stores that they needed to go to. Harry and Ron went to the Quidditch store, while Hermione went to look at the books. They met up at Fred and George's store when they were done. They stood around outside when they heard the voice of someone very familiar.

"Well, well, well. What do we have here? You're looking pretty nice there, Mudblood. If you didn't have such dirty blood..."

"If you value your life, you wouldn't finish that sentence." Harry threatened.

"Ooohhh, my my. Aren't we in a foul mood today? Well I guess I better go, so widdle Harry Potter doesn't get angry." Malfoy said. "Let's go." Draco motioned for Crabbe and Goyle to follow. They were laughing as they walked away. Harry noticed that Malfoy met up with Ginny, but he didn't point it out. Especially in front of Ron.

"Malfoy better not get in my face this year, or I won't hold back." Ron said.

"Ron, you just need to learn to ignore him. His insults don't bother me." Hermione said.

"They bother me. You don't deserve to be talked to like that, Hermione." Harry said.

"Thanks." Hermione said, shyly but clearly enjoying the complement.

"Hey Harry, Hermione. Hey Ron." They heard a dreamy voice behind them. They turned around to see Luna standing there, staring at Ron with this dreamy expression on her face. She was completely oblivious to what was going on around them. All her focus was on Ron.

"Hey." Harry and Hermione said in unison.

"Hello Luna." Ron said, the tips of his ears turning red.

"Are you ready to go back to school?" Luna asked.

"Yes, I think that this year will be a great year. We get to learn more advanced spells." Hermione said.

"Yeah, it should be rather interesting. Do you mind if I join you on the train?" Luna asked.

"No, not at all. You can sit with us." Harry said.

"Okay, well I best get going. Bye guys. Save me a seat Ronald." Luna said, winking at Ron.

All he could do was mumble. Hermione giggled slightly and Harry grinned at the way Ron was acting. They knew that Ron fancied Luna alot. They silently agreed to get them together this school year somehow.

It was time to leave Diagon Alley and get to platform 9¾ so they could get to the train. They gathered their things and went through the barrier. They said their good-byes to Mrs. Weasley and boarded the train. They found a compartment and went inside.

"I'm so glad school is starting up. I've missed it terribly." Hermione said, putting her stuff up and sitting down beside Harry, Crookshanks in her lap.

"Yeah, I've got to admit that I do like school. Not the schoolwork or homework. Well, the only think I like is Quidditch actually." Ron said.

Harry just looked at the two then looked out the window. He was finally going back to Hogwarts.

A/N: chapter 4 will be about being at Hogwarts. There will be more problems with Ginny and Malfoy, Ron admits out loud that he likes Luna, and more Harry and Hermione flirting will be going on.