Ophelia || Harry Potter

Chapter 122

Summer eventually came to a close. This thankfully meant leaving everything which happened over the summer behind and going back to school. However I was hoping we weren't having another toad for Defence Against the Dark Arts - because I cannot deal with another year of torture

Over the last weeks since I had received the news, it was a lot of work to try and mourn but not dampen the spirits of others. I truly was grateful that I had Sirius, he was with me every step of the way as well as with Tonks and Remus. We were also visited by Fleur and Bill who gave their condolences. But overall, I was just trying to turn this grief into something more lighter

From a very hushed conversation I slightly heard. I presume they've warned the others that it hasn't been a good summer. Which frightens me since I really don't want any pity or special treatment from them. Furthermore I presume they also told them that during the break I was in hiding

"Pup we need to go" I hear Sirius shout from downstairs. Saying goodbye to Orion, I grab my trunk and bag before hauling it down the stairs. I met my uncle in the hallway with him sending a soft smile which I reciprocated

"This year is going to suck" I mutter

"You've got your OWLS this year" Sirius chuckles at my misery "How unfortunate"

"Exactly" I sigh "Very unfortunate for myself"

"You'll be fine" He reassures, taking my trunk as we walk out the house. We join Remus and Tonks who were waiting down the path for us to came

"My favourite person" Tonks smiled, embracing me in a hug

"Oi back off, she's my favourite person" Sirius protectively defends

"Er no cousin" She huffs "She's mine"

Before a fight broke out, I attempted to gain some peace for mine and Remus' sake "Guys we're family. We can be each other's favourites"

The two give me a look before they huff and walk towards the enchantment barrier. I just look to Remus who shakes his head at their attitude

"Dramatics must run in the whole family" He sighs. This time we all look at him, hurt at his statement. However without saying another word, we apparate to the station

The three of them surround me as we make our way towards platform nine and ten. Making sure we were clear from the muggles, the lot of us head through the barrier

Like usual we're greeted by the Hogwarts Express. We load my trunk before remaining on the platform. All three look up and down the station

"It seems the Weasleys haven't arrived yet so we can wait or would you rather get on the train now" Sirius asks as I ponder quickly

"I want to wait" I say quietly. Sirius softly smiles before wrapping an arm around my shoulder

About five to ten minutes later the desired group start making their way over. Their red hair standing out amongst everyone

"Hello you lot" Molly smiles, greetings us all before pulling me into a bone crushing hug "I haven't seen you in months"

"It has been a while" I chuckle. As soon as Molly pulls away I'm grabbed again by another red headed girl "Hey Ginny"

"Are you okay?" She rushingly asks, before whispering he next part "We heard that you went into hiding for the summer"

"Yeah well that wasn't the worst of it" I sadly sighed, she squeezed me a little tighter

"Okay you can finish your greetings on the train but you have to get on now before it leaves" Molly hurriedly says, quickly I turn around, pulling Sirius into a big hug