Wicked

Chapter Thirty Two: Back to School, Again

A few days later. . .

"Hey, listen up, you lot. Brought you a surprise!" Neville comes though the painting above you. 

"Not more of Aberforth's cooking, I hope. Be a surprise if we can digest it" Seamus says, you chuckle from where you're sat. By the look on Neville's face you have a good idea what he's about to reveal and sure enough, with a cock of his brow, he moves aside and the golden trio are revealed. 

"Blimey."

"Took you long enough" you smile as the crowed let you hug him first. 

"Everyone is. . . . " Harry starts staring

"You couldn't expect everyone to miss the fun, Harry, and the D.A. let the Order of the Phoenix know, and it all kind of snowballed." Fred motions to ex students and current students alike all huddled round to see Harry, cheering. 

"Oi, Rodent, get the word out to Remus and the others that Harry's back" you smile amused at yourself. 

"Its a good job you're my wife and I love you" Fred mutters at his ill-used nickname "Okay, let's not kill him before You-Know-Who gets the chance. . ." you make everyone create a circle giving Harry more space. 

"Romulus, D.A. calling. Do you read?  We have a new weather report: Lightning has struck." Fred leaves a message for the other and then to River, gathering Lee and his listeners. 

"So, what's the plan, Harry?" George asks, soon joined by his twin, the three of you standing amongst the others. 

"Okay. There's something we need to find. Something hidden here in the castle. And it may help us defeat You-Know-Who." 

"Hufflepuff Cup?" You ask, everyone looks at you curiously.

"Yes but no" Harry motions to Hermione to pass him the cup and then he throws it at you and you catch it "thats why Dumbledore left it to you." 

"So something else then?" You hold the cup tightly. 

"Yes, but we don't know what it is"

"Where is it?" Neville asks in hope. 

 "We don't know that either" comes Harrys reply "I realise it's not much to go on." 

"That's nothing to go on" Seamus says confused.

"Kid has a point" you frown. 

"I think it has something to do with Ravenclaw. Um, it'll be small, easily concealed. Anyone, any ideas?" Harry looks around. 

"Well, there's Rowena Ravenclaw's lost diadem" Luna pipes up, you all look at her.

"Oh, bloody hell. Here we go." Ron mutters. 

"Lost diadem of Ravenclaw? Hasn't anyone heard of it? It's quite famous."

"Yes, but, Luna, it's lost, for centuries now" Cho says trying to explain "there isn't a person alive today who's seen it". 

"Doesn't mean it can't be a starting point?" You say in suggestion. 

"Excuse me. Can someone tell me what a bloody diadem is?" Ron asks a little put out.

"It's a sort of crown. You know, like a tiara" You mimic putting one on your head. 

"Harry!!" You all spin round and separate like the sea in the bible story as Ginny runs in, staring at Harry. 

"Hi there" she smiles at Harry, ignoring Rons greeting. 

"Six months she hasn't seen me and it's like I'm Frankie First-Year" he whispers to you and the others "I'm her brother."