left King's Cross in the company of Sirius, Remus, Tonks and the Weasleys. Just as they'd walked to the station at the beginning of their fifth year, they walked back now. Harry could see the others were constantly looking around as if waiting for an attack. His hand never left the pocket where his wand was located. He wasn't surprised to find other members of the Order along the way. The first he saw was Mad-Eye Moody. He had a bowler hat pulled down over his magical eye and was leaning against a wall. Harry was positive that the eye was busy watching everything around them. He remembered that eye being in Umbridge's office, and he also remembered the Ex-Auror's death. A death that should never have happened. "Well I hope the Dursaleys and Chuckles enjoy Australia," He thought as he wondered if Dumbledore would actually do it.
"Hello Moody," Harry said as they passed. "Nice hat."
"Potter," Mad-eye replied gruffly. "Way to keep your eyes open."
Bill Weasley and Fleur were next. They were sitting on a bench chatting. Harry almost didn't recognize the eldest Weasley child without the scars he'd received from Greyback, but Fleur couldn't be mistaken for anyone else. With the long blonde hair and perfect skin, she radiated beauty. Several men almost walked into traffic because they were watching her. She was definitely beautiful Harry admitted as they drew closer to the bench. But for all of her beauty, Harry knew he'd never want her on his arm compared to Hermione. Remembering Ron's responses to the quarter Veela, Harry looked over at his old friend and smirked at the blank expression on Ron's face as he stared at Fleur.
As they came up to the bench, the two occupants rose. "Hello Bill," Harry said. He caught himself from mentioning something about Shell Cottage, a place that might not even exist yet. He then turned to his fiancée. "Fleur? Nice to see you again."
"Bonjour 'Arry," The beautiful French witch replied as she took Bill's arm. "Eet 'as been a while."
"Not as long as you think it has," Harry thought.
"We need to keep moving," Mrs. Weasley said in a tone strong in disapproval.
Harry shook Bill's hand and Fleur moved quickly to kiss him on each cheek.
"Better watch it," Sirius said with a smirk. "You might have an irate witch on your hands if you start kissing Harry. He's a claimed man."
"Vraiment? Qui? I mean who?" Fleur asked as she looked past Harry questioningly. Only seeing Ginny she raised an eyebrow in question at the youngest Weasley who was red in her face. "Ginny?"
Harry glanced at the youngest Weasley and saw a smile that slipped on her lips. He knew he needed to crush that thought immediately. "No, of course not. You know she's like a sister to me. Do you remember Hermione Granger? My friend who went with Victor Krum to the Yule Ball?"
"Oui, of course. Tres bon. You two are good for each uzzer," Fleur said. "But poor Gabrielle...my seester, you remember 'er?"
"Yes, of course," Harry replied. He remembered Fleur saying her sister had been talking about him.
"She's 'as such a crush on you, nozzing but 'Arry Potter all year," Fleur explained. "She 'as been so looking forward to seeing you again next year when...oh but you wouldn't know."
"Know what?" Harry replied feigning a questioning look.
"Bill and I are getting married...next summer."
Molly gave an emphatic throat clearing before announcing a bit too loud. "We need to keep moving. Dumbledore said we shouldn't be out very long," She started forward and took her eldest son by the arm and pulled him along.
Fleur started walking beside Harry and continued to talk. "It will be nice to see you zis summer. Bill and I will be staying with you and Sirius as well."
Even though he remembered them staying at the Burrow last time, Harry turned his head looked questioningly at Sirius who was following behind them.
"Dumbledore wants as many wands as he can get around," Sirius explained. "In this case I didn't see a reason to argue."
"Fair enough," Harry replied. "As long as everyone stays out of my way," He looked back at Fleur. "Married? That's great. I wish you and Bill all the best. I just hope it's not disturbed by Death Eaters this time."
Harry noticed Tonks walking as close as she could to Remus without being obvious. He also noticed her occasional glances at the man she wanted. Harry moved a bit closer to her and then intentionally put a foot in front of hers. As she stumbled, Lupin grabbed her instinctively to keep her from falling. It took her several seconds before she tried to free herself from his arms.
"Sorry," Tonks murmured to the werewolf.
"It wasn't a problem," Lupin replied.
Another ten minutes and they were at number twelve Grimmauld Place.
"I'll take this up to your room," Sirius said as he grabbed Harry's trunk.
"We need to put a bed in there for Ron as well," Mrs. Weasley said. "He..."
"No!" Harry replied forcefully. "Hasn't this already been discussed? Didn't Ron tell you?"
"Tell me what?" Molly Weasley asked as she looked at her son.
"That he and I are no longer friends. I was accused of 'stealing his girl'," Harry explained.
"I had my own girlfriend," Ron retorted, "until you had to go and have your girlfriend say something to Lavender. You just can't stand for anyone else to have anything, can you?"
"You prob...no," Harry stopped himself. "It's not worth trying to argue with you. Mrs. Weasley please understand that Ron is not welcome in my room," He turned and stomped up the steps with Sirius behind him.
Mrs. Weasley looked stunned as she glared at her children waiting for an explanation. Ron's face was a bright Weasley red.
"Stupid git," He muttered as he watched Harry go up the steps.
"RONALD BILIUS WEASLEY!" Harry could hear Molly's voice from up the steps but he didn't hear the rest of her tirade as he closed and locked his door behind him.
"Looking forward to a Dursley free summer?" Sirius asked.
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