  Their plan, surprisingly, worked without a hitch. The Potters were too busy talking with the other Weasleys that no one really noticed Ron. With the crafty distraction Harry managed to bypass his would be family, not even sparing them a glance, and made his way to the train. Mrs. Weasley was so engrossed with her conversation with Mrs. Potter she didn't even remember Ron's friend. Ron was a little dejected about how easy it was too slip away from his parents, merely saying he was going to meet a friend. No one paid him a second glance.