Harry Potter Promise NR.13
Date: 4/15/2016,
Categories:
Fiction
Fan fiction,
Author: zimbi
... looked around the room. "Where are the children?" she asked worriedly. Minerva gave her the letter from Harry to read, and though she didn't appear to be too happy about what it said, Molly let it pass without comment, handing the parchment back to the professor. "What about Arthur? Have you seen him?" She seemed to be almost afraid of the answer. They shook their heads, and Molly gave a wail of despair, sinking down into a chair. Minerva consoled her softly, and the room lapsed into silence once more, before being broken by yet another figure stepping out of the fireplace. Augusta looked around quickly, and immediately made her way to her son and daughter-in-law, giving them each a tight hug. "The governors have all been informed," she told Minerva. "The school is officially closed." Minerva nodded shakily, swallowing hard at the thought of the school actually closing its doors. It had nearly happened when the Chamber of Secrets had been opened years ago, but this was so much worse. Augusta frowned. "Neville?" Frank and Alice looked grim, as Minerva handed them the note that Harry had sent. They all seemed slightly calmer after reading it, but still wanted to see for themselves that he was all right. "What do we do now?" Bill asked softly. Amelia glanced at him and shrugged. She couldn't stop the guilt from worming its way through her gut. His brother had died for her. Molly's son had sacrificed his life, for her. How was she supposed to tell them that? Especially when ...
... Arthur's fate was still unknown. As if in answer to their prayers, the fireplace flared up yet again, and the Weasley patriarch stumbled out. Molly nearly flew across the short distance to grasp her husband in a tight embrace. "Oh I was so worried," she cried. Arthur patted her back consolingly. "I'm all right," he reassured her. "Where were you?" she asked angrily, pulling back. Arthur took a deep breath. "I went by Kings Cross," he admitted. "I wanted to make sure parents waiting for their children knew what had happened." "That was a good idea," Minerva admitted. "I hadn't considered that." Arthur nodded his thanks at the praise. "I specifically wanted to tell Hermione's parents what was going on, but I thought everyone needed to know. They were all thankful." "Are the Grangers all right?" Minerva asked. "They can certainly stay here if need be." Arthur smiled. "I suggested that, but they felt comfortable behind the wards at their home. They were grateful for the offer, though." Tonks reappeared at that moment with her parents, who expressed their relief that everyone was all right, before Minerva had a house elf take their bags. "Has Dumbledore given any indication of what to do next?" Andromeda asked curiously, looking at Minerva. Minerva stilled suddenly, realizing that none of them would have heard yet. She swallowed harshly. "Albus is dead." They all gasped, shock on everyone's faces. Though they had their differences with the man, he had been such a staple in the ...