Chapter Two

"Come on, come on," Ginny Potter urged her children. "Eat up. We need to leave in five minutes if you plan on making that train." She shoved the last bit of bacon onto her children's plates and handed out another pancake to each of them.

Harry Potter wrapped an arm around her waist and pushed her down onto her seat. "Maybe if you stopped feeding everyone else and ate a little yourself, we would be a little bit faster," he teased her. Ginny smacked him with her dishtowel but eagerly dug into her food. Exhausted from the weeks she had spent packing, Ginny was eager for the rest.

"Have you heard from Ravaerri yet, James?" Harry asked tenderly, noticing his son had barely touched his food. James shook his head sadly, not bothering to speak or even look at his father. "I'm sure she's just upset. You'll be able to talk to her on the train today," he said optimistically. James shrugged and Ginny quickly pulled James towards their bedroom.

"James has been taking this news very hard but I think he's even more upset that Ravaerri hasn't written him," Ginny scolded. "There's no need to be bringing up the subject all the time."

Harry removed his arm from her firm grasp and placed it on his hip. "Do you not remember how much they used to write to each other? James would sit at his window just waiting for a response, and they would always come within the hour! I don't think this is normal. I understand grieving but don't you think she would write at least one letter? It's been almost a month and yet, nothing!" Harry exclaimed.

Ginny sighed and pushed back the hair from Harry's forehead softly, revealing the scar. "I think you're turning nothing into something much bigger," she complained, placing her delicate fingers on the physical reminder of all that had taken place only twenty-three years ago.

Harry turned away, self-conscious about the scar. He almost wished that it could just disappear and he wouldn't have to withstand all the whispering that went on. Every witch or wizard he passed knew about how he had survived the curse and, of course, killed Lord Voldemort. "We'd better get going if we're going to make the train. I'll get the car- you get the kids," Harry said, changing the subject and turning back to his wife cheerfully.

Leaving through the front door, Ginny walked back towards the kitchen, where the children still sat. "Come on, we've got to get going," Ginny said, clapping her hands. Albus Severus Potter pushed back his chair and quickly ran outside, leaving behind his dirty plate and coat. James rose from his seat and solemnly placed his plate in the sink and left for the car.

Hanging back, Lily Luna Potter looked around nervously and then tugged on her mother's sleeve. "Mom, do you think Lorcan still likes me?" she asked quietly.

Crouching down in front of her youngest child, Ginny broke into a grin. All summer long, Lily had been mooning over their dear friend Luna Lovegood's son, Lorcan Lovegood-Scamander. After writing to Luna, Ginny had found out that Lorcan was just as in love as she was. Not to mention his twin brother, Lysander, also liked Lily and was rather jealous. "Lorcan is mad for you! And if he is bonkers enough to not like you, you can always snatch Lysander," she teased. Lily's face broke into a grin, one she recognized from pictures of Harry's father. Running out the door, Lily climbed into the car, leaving only Ginny to quickly grab her coat and follow her family outside.

"Do you have everything?" Ginny asked anxiously. Albus was terrible at remembering crucial things he must pack- one year it was his robe, one year his books, one year his cauldron, and one year his wand.

A chorus of yes came from the back seat and everyone laughed, except for James. Staring out the window, James looked miserably for an owl that he knew wouldn't be there. Ginny grabbed his son's hand and patted it comfortingly. James cracked a smile for his mother's sake and then, Harry turned the key and drove off towards King's Cross Station.

I've struggled with this part as I want to get across more about how Ravaerri hasn't written because of… well, you'll find out…. But I also want to introduce the characters. Any opinions? I love getting reviews so please, review it up!