Breaking the shadows

Reunited.

1997

Monday April 27th

Ginny and I sat in our shared room, deep in conversation, when I noticed her gaze fixate on something outside the window. I followed her line of sight, and my heart skipped a beat. There, in the distance, I saw them—Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger - my sister. The trio. I could hardly believe my eyes.

Excitement surged through me, and without hesitation, I grabbed Ginny's hand, my pulse quickening. "Ginny, it's them! It's Harry, Ron, and Hermione!" I exclaimed, my voice filled with a mix of joy and urgency.

Ginny's eyes widened with surprise and delight. "Harlow, we have to go to them!" she exclaimed, her voice mirroring my urgency.

Hand in hand, we raced out of our room, our footsteps echoing through the corridors of Hogwarts. The anticipation fuelled our steps, drawing us closer to the trio who had become such integral parts of our lives.

As we rounded a corner, I caught sight of Hermione. The moment our eyes met, I could see the recognition and warmth in her expression. Ginny and I quickened our pace, our hands tightly intertwined.

"Hermione!" I called out, my voice filled with elation.

Hermione turned towards us, her face lighting up with a radiant smile. She began running towards us, her eyes shining with joy. Harry and Ron followed, their surprise turning into wide grins as they saw us.

We collided in a group embrace, laughter and tears mingling together. The weight of the months apart melted away as we held each other, grateful for this long-awaited reunion.

"Harlow, Ginny," Hermione whispered, her voice filled with love and relief. "You're here."

"We couldn't stay away any longer," Ginny replied, her voice choked with emotion. "We've missed you all so much."

Harry and Ron joined in, wrapping us in their arms, completing our circle of reunion. The air buzzed with a sense of belonging, of finding our places together in the face of the coming war.

As we stood there, the five of us linked by our unyielding bond, we knew that this moment marked a turning point. We were ready to face the challenges that lay ahead, united, and unbreakable.

Hand in hand, we walked towards Hogwarts, our steps filled with determination and hope. We would fight side by side, protecting each other and standing against the encroaching darkness. The road would be arduous, but together, we were a force to be reckoned with.

With our hearts filled with love and resolve, we approached the castle, ready to join the battle for a future where friendship, courage, and unwavering unity would prevail.

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Puplished: 30-06-23