The Shock of the Fall

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***Luna Lovegood*** 

I run through the crowd bare footed almost stumbling over, why all of these people think they have a right to gawp at Harry all the time still leaves me bemused. 

"Luna?" Neville finds my arm and leads me through the crowd "you almost got knocked over by that idiot" He grumples barging a slytherin out of the way. " We have to find Harry." I nod and smile.

By the time we've reached the front, Professor McGonagall is yelling "Will all prefects take their students back to their individual house common rooms please." A flash of colour darts past my eyes as prefects lead reluctant students away from Harry and back into the castle. 

Soon there is just the few of us left that matter. The ones who really care and who arent there to gawp and whisper. Hagrid towers over us all looking anxious " Dont worry.. it's just a case of Nargles." I smile up at him, Lupin shakes his head " I am afraid its more than that Luna, its a sign that Lord Vol-" Molly barges between us "DONT EVEN MENTION HIS NAME." she exclaims, face red with tears and anger. 

I tilt my head and I can see Ginny stroking Harry's hair, Hermione is holding his hand "Harry.. the plan.." and Ron is shaking "mate please wake up we need to go.." he sighs.  Professor McGonagall's voice echoes "Katie Bell has run in to get Madam Pompfrey, but you need to take Harry to safety Miss Granger and Mr Weasley, I am afraid that the death eaters maybe here shortly.. looking for Mr Potter. "

The cold air circles us all and the white coffin casts a stark contrast against the dark night. I shudden, we need Harry, we can't do this without him, I feel a arm around my waist I look round. It's Dean Thomas, I smile, then my other hand is pulled gently from my side and Neville has placed it carefully in his. I feel a tension between the two of them, but the battle inside me is praying that Harry just collapsed because of Nargles and no other reason 

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