A Whole New Beginning (Completed)

Chapter 4

"Something's happened," Fred said, turning his head towards Ron and Hermione. They both looked confused but joined Ginny and the twins at the banister.

"Do you know what?" Ron asked.

"Not yet."

They were all silent for a moment while they listened to the extendable ear. Eventually, Dumbledore's voice rang through it.

"Thank you all for coming so quickly. The Advanced Guard has spotted Dementers in Little Whinging."

Hermione and Ron immediately looked at one another, worry crossing both of their faces.

"Is Harry ok?" Sirius said, sounding rather angry.

"That's just it. The Advanced Guard hasn't seen Harry in a few days. Remus told me that Harry went outside a few days ago, but that was the last time they've seen him. I have already ordered them to bring Harry here."

"He should have been here in the first place!" Sirius hissed.

"Sirius-"

"Don't you start with me," he said, and the teenagers were glad they were not in that room right now. "I told you before he even got sent there!"

"He's coming, Sirius. I'm bringing him here."

"You better hope they get here without any problems."

George quickly pulled the ear back up to them right before the door opened and slammed shut. They moved away from the banister into Hermione and Ginny's room, hoping more than anything that Sirius didn't catch them eavesdropping.

"I hope Harry's ok," Ginny said, sitting down on her bed.

"Why hasn't he left the house?" George asked, looking between Ron and Hermione.

"I don't know," Ron said, shaking his head. "Do you, Hermione?"

"No," she said, thinking back to the letters they've been sending each other. She began to tune out the others as she read through the letters in her mind.

A knock on the door broke everyone's attention. It opened a moment later to reveal Mrs. Weasley standing there, looking upset.

"I've got some news," she said, sitting next to Ginny on the bed. "Dementors have been spotted with Harry."

"Is he ok?" Hermione asked, pretending as though she has just heard this. Mrs. Weasley nodded.

"Harry is just fine. Dumbledore has made the decision to bring him here before something happens."

"So, Harry's coming here?"

"He should be here by dinner."

Everyone nodded as she stood up to leave the room. Hermione then let out a sigh of relief. Harry was finally coming.

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"Harry!" Mrs. Weasley said, wrapping her arms around him as he entered the house.

"Hello, Mrs. Weasley."

"Are you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm just fine. I had no idea they were even there."