Beauty and the Beast (Remus Lupin)

67.

Rose, Ginny, Hermione, and Mrs. Weasley all woke up early to get ready for Harry's birthday. They wanted to get going on the cake knowing that it'll take them the longest to do.

And even so, Ron would be able to distract Harry if he needed to. But the girls weren't taking any chances.

"So, I was thinking a snitch cake." Mrs. Weasley sat the girls down to start planning, "and of course, we'll celebrate outside. Arthur and Remus are going to set up the tables and everything later on."

"How are we going to do a snitch cake?" Ginny asked.

"Well...I was thinking it could be more personal if we do it muggle style." Hermione suggested, "he grew up in those ways and so did Rose and I."

"But he hates his aunt, uncle, AND cousin."

"His mother was muggle born. And from what I heard about her, she used to bake from scratch. It's what she grew up in...I think Hermione's right. It would be more personal to bring in a bit of his mother's side out." Rose added, "but of course, we don't have to it you don't want to."

"No, you're right. It would be nice. And you two can help Ginny and I." Mrs. Weasley smiled.

"Ok, great!" Hermione stood up, "Rose, could you grab the sugar and flour up on the top shelf while I help Mrs. Weasley with the recipe? My mother..." Hermione sounded a bit sad now, "she had taught me a vanilla cake..."

Rose and Ginny both went over to the top cabinets. Ginny got on a stool and pulled down the sugar and the flour before handing it to Rose.

Once Rose grabbed a hold onto both bags, she walked back to the table only to trip on herself and the flour bag dropped then exploded.

Flour was everywhere. In fact, saying that didn't account for how bad it actually was. Even in places they never expected it to be, it had gone. Inside the cabinets, to underneath the carpet, even behind the sink.

Rose set the sugar down carefully on the table before turning to Mrs. Weasley, "I'm sorry..."

Mrs. Weasley laughed. She actually laughed while Rose stood covered head to toe in flour. "It's alright, dear."

"Now you know why I never let her handle my things." Hermione told Ginny.

"Why don't you go clean up while I fix this mess. Flour's all over you." Mrs. Weasley sent Rose upstairs and to the bathroom.

After a shower and change of clothes, Rose was finally flour free. Or so she thought before cleaning flour out of her ear. By the time Rose had gotten back down, the girls were nearly finished with the cake.

Well, Hermione and Mrs. Weasley. Ginny had left outside.

"Ginnys outside with Fred and George if you'd like to go out." Mrs. Weasley said.

Rose didn't hesitate to go out. The second she stepped outside in the front, she saw the twins talking with Ginny. Feeling awful about everything, Rose was determined to make things right between her and Fred.

So picking up all the courage she had in her, she walked over to the three of them. "All cleaned up?" Ginny laughed.

"Yes, finally." Rose said before turning to Fred, "Can I have a word with you?"

Fred and George shared a look. But George seemed to be one step ahead of his brother because he pulled Ginny away.

"I know you're upset." Rose said, "and it's totally understandable. You and I have known each other for a really long time, you were the first friends I made when I got to Hogwarts. And I-" Rose began.