Chapter 2: The Find
The next morning,
Harry was sitting on a rock overlooking the lake. He hadn't spoken since killing Voldemort and didn't want to talk to anyone. Even about the freedom of his godfather who FINALLY got his trial.
"Harry?" a gentle voice came.
Harry sighed. It was Hermione. The LAST thing he wanted to hear was an I-Told-You-So.
"I know Hermione!" he snapped without looking at her "You were right! It WAS a trap and because I fell for it, Ginny died!"
He looked down at the water surface at his reflection. He had to admit, he looked rather horrible with the lack of sleep. Ron and Hermione's reflections appeared on either side of his
"Harry" Ron said with a broken voice. "We don't blame you. Ginny was the one who got in the way"
"So what? You blame her?" Harry asked
"No" Ron said. "We blame Lestrange and You-Know-Who. She was captured last night and you got You-Know-Who. And Lestrange is being kissed as we speak so Ginny's death is avenged."
"But if I didn't go last night, then Ginny would still be here!" Harry said getting up and ran
He ran into the castle, down the halls and into a girl's bathroom.
"Open!" Harry said to a sink
Nothing
"I said Open!" Harry repeated
Nothing
"Fine." Harry said pulling out his wand. "Bombarda!"
The sink blew up and Harry jumped into the entrance of the Chamber of Secrets. He ran through the pipes and blew up the door that led to the actual chamber. He then ran to the spot where he had seen Ginny laying half dead on the floor. He knelt at the spot where he had knelt three years ago and let out his emotions.
He was at the spot where he realized he was in love with her. However, he had to hide it for three years since she was his best friend's little sister.
Now it was too late. She was gone forever
"I love you Ginny" he whispered
Suddenly, he heard the sound of a phoenix. He turned and saw Fawkes as if the bird was waiting for him
"Guess it's time to go, huh?" Harry said to the phoenix
A few minutes later, Harry was standing in the Headmaster's office
"Sir?" Harry interrupted Dumbledore explaining about the prophesy. "I know you mean well with the explanations, but I'd rather not talk about last night"
"I understand Harry. A broken heart is hard to heal. I was just telling you this so you know that Miss. Weasley's death was NOT your fault"
"Whatever." Harry said with a shrug not really believing the older man
Harry left the office and went to go finish packing only to stop to gaze at the view of the lake. For once he was looking forward to a summer with the Dursleys and not looking forward to his summer visits with the Weasleys
"Hello Harry" a soft voice came. "Are you going to the feast?"
"I don't think so Luna" Harry said. "You?"
"No. I need to look for my possessions. Apparently, people have been hiding them."
"That's awful" Harry said.
"It's all in good fun. But…as it's the last night, I do need them back." She said
"Do you need any help finding them?" Harry asked
"No. That's alright" she said shaking her head "I'm sorry about Ginny. I know what she meant to you"
"What do you mean?" Harry asked
"You were in love with her." Luna said. "Still are. I saw it in your eyes whenever you'd look at her. I take it you were just pretending to like Cho because of Ron and the twins"
"I guess that's why you're in Ravenclaw" Harry sighed "Are you sure you don't want any help finding them? Your possessions that is"
"No. Anyways, my Mum always said that the things we loose have a way of coming back to us in the end"
The paused and looked up to see a pair of shoes dangling from the ceiling
"If not always in the way we expect. I think I'll just go and have some pudding" she finished before skipping off
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On the way to the train the next day, Harry was ignoring everyone as they either congratulated him or apologized for doubting him. However, Harry wasn't in the mood for congratulations. He was dreading the station where someone from the Weasley family was bound to come pick up Ron. Suddenly, something gold caught his eye. He broke away from the group and ran over to the shiny object. He dug a bit and found an egg. It was smaller than the dragon egg from last year
Figuring he could use the distraction, he pocketed the egg. Once he got on the train, he pulled it out and held it as he looked out the window at the changing scenery.
About halfway there, the cabin door opened. Harry ignored whoever it was.
"Where'd you get that egg?" Hermione's voice came
"I found it" Harry said in a toneless voice
"Let me know what it hatches into" Hermione said
Harry only nodded
"Who's coming to get you?" Hermione asked the other person who came in with her.
"Probably Dad" Ron said before turning to Harry "We'll try to have you over for the funeral. She's already buried, but we're going to have a memorial"
"I'm not going" Harry said
"What?" his friends asked
"Harry. You HAVE to come." Ron argued. "You meant the world to Ginny."
"I can't" Harry said as tears threatened to fall. "I can't face your family."
"Please Harry" Ron begged.
Harry turned to his friend. Ron NEVER begged
"I don't think I can handle it without you" Ron said with tears in his own eyes
Harry felt himself nod
"Thanks Mate" Ron said "And…bring your cloak. I think I'll be hiding under it with you"
"Okay" Harry said. "Let me know when to expect you to come get me"
"Of course" Ron said
Before long, the train pulled up to the station and the kids got off. Harry faintly heard the D.A. members start telling their parents what all they accomplished thanks to Harry like Luna telling her father about her patronus.
Harry felt his heart clinch when he saw Arthur, Fred, George, Moody, Remus, Sirius, and Tonks waiting for the Trio
"you okay Harry?" Sirius asked his godson as Ron hugged his father
"Truthfully Sirius…I'm not sure yet" Harry admitted
"Well," Sirius said. "The good news is that you're only to stay at the Dursleys for only four weeks just to keep the ward satisfied. Then the funeral and then you're coming home with me"
Harry merely nodded causing everyone to exchange worried glances
"Harry" Arthur said as he released Ron and placed his hands on Harry's shoulder. "None of us blame you for Ginny's death. And actually…we would be honored and I'm sure she would agree with us, if YOU gave the eulogy"
"Me?" Harry asked Going would be hard enough. But actually speaking out about what he knew of Ginny…
However, seeing the desire for him to do it in the four Weasleys' eyes caused Harry to nod.