The next morning started like all the others. Fred and George left to run their shop while Mr. Weasley left to work at the Ministry. Bill was preparing to leave when Hermione went up to Ron's room.
"Guess who's arriving today." Ginny sat next to Rose on the couch. Before Rose could even get a word out, Ginny answered, "Fleurs family."
"And I'm guessing by your tone of voice, you're not happy." Rose said.
"Not necessarily. I'm just afraid they're all like her. Plus, with them here the house is just going to get more crowded. Fred and George are gonna be sleeping at the shop from now on."
"Has your mum said anything about sleeping arrangements?"
"No, not yet-"
Remus walked into the burrow. Bill came downstairs, "I was thinking tonight we could take one more look? When I get back? Or do you not think it's worth it?" Bill asked.
Remus looked over at Rose before answering Bill, "I think we should talk about this tonight. Besides, your family is coming over."
"Right...I forgot. With everything going on, they were the last thing on my mind. Well, We'll talk tonight." Bill left.
"I'll...See if mum needs any help in the kitchen." Ginny quickly got up and left around the corner.
Remus took Ginnys old seat, "I'm sorry about last night. It was late, it was a long day, and we were all tired."
"Remus-"
"No. I understand where you were coming from and I took it too hard on you. You didn't deserve it."
"It's alright, Remus. I get it. It was selfish for me to bring it up anyways."
"But it wasn't. You deserved to know my feelings too...I'm just not used to sharing it with someone else."
She grabbed his hand, "Everything you said last night is exactly how I've been feeling these past two years too. When my father got ill, everyone here gave me a helping hand. They're all my family and without them, I'm hopeless. You have no need to apologize. You're grieving, and it's alright to show it or not. But I'm your family too. And no matter what, I'll be there whenever you need to talk about something. I just want you to know that."
He kissed her then smiled, "thank you."
"Ok, I have the new room arrangements." Mrs. Weasley rested a page of parchment on the coffee table, "Fleurs parents will be in my room, Hermione stays with Ginny, Fleur and Gabrielle will be in Fred and George's room, Bill in his, Ron and Harry up in the attic, then Arthur and I will stay in Percys room."
"Mum, you're forgetting Rose." Ginny said.
"Oh my, I have..." Mrs. Weasley scanned her page again, "I mean, if you're comfortable then you can stay with Bill. Or I can move Ginny with Bill and you and Hermione bunk together...Or he can be with Ron and Harry..."
"What about if Bill and Fleur stay together in Bills room and then Rose and Gabrielle stay in Fred and George's room?" Ginny suggested.
Mrs. Weasley shot her a disturbing look before looking back down. Ginny knew exactly what she was doing and tried not to laugh. Mrs. Weasley did not like the idea of Fleur and Bill sharing a room under her roof. Rose figured by the time they're married, Mrs. Weasley will forget about it.
"I can stay with Bill, no problem. Or I can stay with Ginny and Hermione." Rose broke the tension.
"Well Arthur put a mattress in Ginnys room for Hermione after I made the plan. I wouldn't want you on the floor." Mrs. Weasley said, "Unless I talk to Fleur about her sharing a bed with her sister. Oh and then Charlie is staying with Bill..."
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Beauty and the Beast (Remus Lupin)
FanfictionRose Marie Belle, a kind yet clumsy Gryffindor witch was starting her third year at Hogwarts. Deemed different from many, people teased her with the nickname, Beauty. What she thought would be a better year took its twists and turns. From a new prof...