He hasn't felt a hug from them since he was a baby, and he doesn't remember what it feels like, so when they both circle their arms around him and pull him into a hug his last remaining defences crumble and instead of the quiet tears he starts sobbing. I knew we could count on you." Harry nods before turning to his parents. "We're so proud of you, Harry." Sirius whispers in his hair and Harry takes a deep breath before turning to hug Remus. He's missed his hugs so much, and when he's pulled into Sirius' chest and feels Sirius' chin on his head he can't help but cry into his chest. He didn't know he would be able to feel them, and upon realising this he squeezes Fred tight before turning to Sirius. Tell Charlie if he doesn't marry Oliver then I will haunt him." He jokes and Harry nods. Tell George I'm okay and I'm watching over him. "Hey, Harry." Fred says quietly before reaching out and hugging him. His parents, Sirius, and Remus are still there, keeping their promise that they wouldn't leave his side, but when he looks around and sees Fred he chokes on his breath. There's one more person here now than there was last time. When he opens his eyes again he almost cries. He holds it in his fist and closes his eyes, doing everything he read he should do. Harry walks through the forest until he finds a clearing and he stops, takes a deep breath, and pulls the resurrection stone out of his pocket. "Sounds like a plan." Will says before he and Rhys leave the castle. We can all go get ice-cream next weekend." Harry says and both of the boys smile. "But I still owe you that ice-cream." Rhys says, smiling slightly, and Harry shakes his head.
"Got something I need to do." He says when he gets closer to them. "Harry! You coming to Hogsmeade?" Will asks and Harry shakes his head. He walks down the stairs to the entrance-way, intending on going to the forest, but runs into Rhys and Will from his team.
He puts them all back on their respective shelves before leaving the library. He takes a deep breath and runs his hands through his hair before standing up and picking up the books. It's 12am the next day when Harry finally finishes reading the books and thinks he has an understanding of how the stone works.