Harry Potter in Quarantine

The Burrow

After our meeting, me, Ginny, Percy, and Hermione all went together to the Burrow, where the whole family was supposed to meet. Ron greeted us. "Just visited my old bedroom," he said. "I never realized it was that small."

All of us gathered up in the living room, where Albus, Rose, and Roxanne had brought the PPE kit. I explained what had happened in the meeting about the COVID-19 (I'm still sticking up for co-veed). 

"I researched a little on the Muggle internet," recited Rose, just like her mother. "It says that it's a very wide-spreading and contagious disease and the symptoms are fatigue, headaches, and coughing."

Percy coughed.

Everyone looked at him.

"I have a mild cold," he said.

Rose continued, "All Muggles have to wear masks and they have to follow social distancing to prevent it from spreading."

"Now, who wants cookies?" Mrs. Weasley came in, holding a big tray of warm chocolate chip cookies. Everyone took some. "I was hearing your conversation, Rosie, and I reckon you're right."

"The internet is almost always right," smiled Rose. "What do you mean, almost?" asked Lily. Rose launched into a speech about how the internet isn't as trustworthy as you think, but luckily James interrupted. "I was going for a walk this morning, and I just saw a few Muggle boys in different corners of the street. They were all wearing masks and they asked me why I wasn't wearing one. I just said that I didn't have one and Merlin, were they scared."

"And what is the use of this speech?" Albus asked. 

"I mean that I think it can be contagious to wizards, too. We should probably take precautions using the PE kit."

"PPE kit," corrected Rose. "Yeah, that one," said James. 

"How can we be sure zat it will not affect us?" Fleur asked. "I think we should ask a Muggle who's  related to wizards," said Bill. "Like Audrey."

Everyone's heads turned to Percy. "Audrey's at work," he explained. "But I think I can call her. I left the mirror with her today." He took Ron's mirror and said, "Audrey."

Audrey's face appeared on the mirror. "Hi, Mum!" Lucy said. "Hi, sweetie," she replied. "What happened?" she asked Percy. "About the coronavirus," said Percy. "Can you tell us if it's contagious to wizards too?"

"I'm pretty sure," said Audrey. "The virus and magic are two different things, and it can affect you guys too."

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Rose's POV

"Alright," I said a few minutes later. "We need to alert the Ministry, who can alert the whole wizarding world. Meanwhile, we need to wear masks whenever we go outside, and refrain from going outside as well. We have to follow social distancing, and keep a close eye on the Muggle news. How will we go to Hogwarts?"

"Woah," said Uncle Harry. "Hold your Hippogriffs there, Rose. First, yes, I will inform the Ministry, and only when they approve of it we should all wear masks and things. Second, all of your Hogwarts letters haven't arrived yet, so I'm sure McGonagall is doing something for you."

"When are our letters gonna c-" Lily started, but flying through the window was Errol (I'm surprised he's still alive), Pigwedgeon, Dad's owl; Hedwig Jr, Uncle Harry's owl; Hermes, Uncle Percy's owl, Sirius, James's owl; and Iris, Aunt Fleur's owl. All of them carried three or two letters in their beak.

"Speak of the devil, they're here!" Lily said excitedly, ripping open her first letter. Hugo was as excited as she was.

"Go on, read it!" We encouraged them.

Hugo started reading.

Dear Mr. Weasley,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. However, in light of the recent events, we have decided that, in order for your safety, you will be attending school at your place of residence, using Muggle technology, i.e. virtual school. Attached to this letter are instructions for your parents or guardians regarding the same.

Term begins on September the first. We await your owl no later than 31 July.

Stay safe and strong,

Professor Minerva McGonagall

Hugo looked at us, crestfallen. "I wanted to see Hogwarts," he said glumly. "Well, you do," I told him, after reading my letter, which said the same about virtual school. "We go there every M-May    second."

"Yeah, but I wanted to learn there," said Lily. Aunt Ginny put a hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry," she said. "This will wash away in a few months and you can go when the pandemic is over."

Hugo and Lily muttered 'ok's and eventually they cheered up. A little. Very little. Ok, they didn't cheer up at all.

"I hate the stupid Coh-vid 19!" Yelled Lily.

"It's co-veed," said Albus and Uncle Harry together.

"No, she said it right," said me and Mum together.

We went on like that for a while until Aunt Fleur interrupted, "Dominique, Louis, can you give me ze paper of zose instructions?"

They gave it to her and she said, "It says zat we 'av to buy a computer for each child. Thankfully, zere is a shop in Diagon Alley, and it says zat shop sells zem for a low price."

"In wizard money, right?" Dad asked. "Obviously, Ronald," said Mum.

"Perfect!" Grandma Weasley said. "We'll buy all your things tomorrow."

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