Always and Forever.

Funeral.

The funeral for Ginny was held two days after they came back. Molly Weasley went back to the same phase, no talking, not coming out of her room, shutting down everyone. Weasley home was quiet this morning. Estella had taken it to herself, to organize everything for the memorial ceremony. She had called every single person Ginny knew, Hogwarts faculty was there, so were Weasley family's extended family members. Estella was wearing a black sleeveless dress with scoop neckline which reached her knees, she wore a simple pearl necklace with it(picture above). Hermione was very sad about all this. She was in grieving mode, and Estella let everyone to grieve and didn't bothered to let them in her help. When Draco asked her why she was doing it, she had replied with, "Last time, Harry thought it was his fault that Fred died, and did every arrangements by himself to ease out his guilt. This time I know it is my fault all along that Ginny is not with us. Let me do it. I will ease out my guilt."
So now they were all standing there with roses in their hands, tear stained face in case of Weasley family. The funeral was held at Shell cottage, and she was buried near Fred Weasley. Hermione, was devastated, so was Harry. They lost a very good friend, and a lovely sister. Ginny was always there for them all. And then everyone else started gathering near the cottage. Estella held herself at the back of the whole ceremony. She was holding all the tears, all the guilt was killing her, but she didn't showed it on her face. She made her face expression less and listened all the things people said about Ginny. As the ceremony commenced, she was so absorbed in her thoughts that she didn't saw Siruis standing to her side, he slightly nudge her and she looked at him. He bought her in side hug and asked, "Estella. You ok?." Causing her to shake her head. "It hurts. Knowing that you are the cause of someone's death. Seeing your loved ones get killed in front of you,' she looked at Weasleys and continued, 'make it go. Please." He rubbed her arm to give her comfort.

Hermione knew it was not exactly Estella's fault that Ginny died, but she wanted to take out her anger, her anger on the fact that she couldn't save her. So she did the only thing she thought was making sense, she blamed Estella. She saw Estella standing at the back of the arena. She was seething, logical side of her brain was telling her that it was not her fault but she chose the emotional side who said the opposite. When the ceremony commenced she saw Siruis making his way to Estella, she followed him, and listened to their conversation. She listened what Estella said and fought back her tears. 'No, she had enough in her life.' Hermione thought, and left them there.

Harry was looking at the sea when Hermione came upto him, gently placing her hand on his shoulder, she said, "Harry. What are you thinking." He shook his head and said, "Even if we could have saved her from being burnt, could we have saved her from death?." She looked at him, and frowned. "What are you saying?." He jerked his head towards Estella and said, "You see her. She is blaming herself for Ginny's condition and her death. It's written all over her face. Can't keep it from me." Hermione placed her head on his shoulder and he placed his hand on her hips. "Am I bad person, if I thought that Estella is to blame for everything." Hermione asked him. He shook his head and said, "We all need someone to blame, it's how we all work. So no, you're not a bad person, just your mind run down by emotions." She wiped her tears that escaped, and said, "I'm so sorry." "Why are you saying sorry to me. You regret something you thought about, is itself a proof that you are a nice person." Harry said and kissed her forehead. "Come let's go." He took her to where Estella was with others.

Draco knew that Estella was hurting, and blaming herself. But when he saw Siruis approaching her he let him handle her, knowing that she might want her Uncle to comfort her. He didn't blame her, Ginny's death was mere a coincidence. Even if it was any member of Golden trio, Ginny could have been a target. So he knew what she was thinking. He didn't want to see her hurt ever. But life is not fair, it always bring sorrows one way or another. He felt a hand on his shoulder, and turned around to see his parents. "We should go get her. Weasleys need time for themselves." Narcissa said. Andromeda and Lucius nodded at that. They all made their way to the back, and a little while later, both Harry and Hermione joined them. "Estella." They all saw George Weasley making his way to them. He came and hugged her, tightly, which was enough proof for her that Weasleys didn't blame her for all this. "Didn't I tell you you should not blame yourself. It's not your fault." George said in hushed voice in her ear. She nodded slightly and looked at him. "I am sorry." He shook his head and kissed the crown of her head. "I should be going, but I will be there by evening. Ok?." He told them all and left. "Feeling better now?." Sirius asked. She gave a small smile and then all of them apparated out. They landed in the cottage they were few days ago and Estella went to the room on the left side of the living room. She looked at the portrait of her parents, her and her siblings, all smiling at her. She placed her one hand on the portrait, other on her heart, bowing her head, she wept. She was rubbing small circles on her heart, while she wept silently.

The others sat in the living room, not knowing what to do. Sirius rubbed his forehead and said, "Who is gonna go first?." Pointing towards the vial on the coffee table. "I think we should wait. Let Estella be there when we see it." Andromeda said. Her statement met shocked faces. "And let her relive everything that had happened! No! Never." Lucius roared. The other men nodded, and Estella came back in the living room due to their shouting. "What's the matter?." she asked them, wiping her eyes. "Why are you crying?." Draco asked her. She shook her head and avoided answering him. "Why were you all shouting?." she asked instead. Draco took some deep breath knowing his anger was not good for them both. "I suggested that you should be there when we visited the memory you gave us." Andromeda said. Teddy was sleeping soundly in her arms. Estella took him from her arms, looked sadly at them. "Let's do one thing. Why don't you take us there, where this all happened." Sirius suggested. She nodded and said, "That I can do." pointing at the fireplace she said, "Black's cottage."

When they all reached the foyer-living room of the cottage, they saw a dusty, old house, which was not used for a very long time. On the right side was a door, on the opposite was a long hallway, at the end of which, was a broken door, then a staircase was in front of them, leading to upper floor. They first went to door on right side. Sirius opened the door and it was kitchen of the house, with dining table on the left side. They then went up through the staircase and reached the first floor, where only three rooms were. One was Master bedroom indicating that it was Regulus and Evelyn's room. Then they opened the other which was green and black in colour, having toys, placed in one corner, and fairytale books on the wall shelf. There was a big portrait of Estella's 5 year old self, a muggle painting as it was not moving. Then the third room was guest room. They came back to the foyer, and went to the hallway. On the end was a broken door, when Lucius and Sirius pushed the door open, they halted. Directly in front of them were two cribs, on the side was a rocking chair, and the left end of the room held toys scattered. In the middle of the room, was a white rug, which was blood stained. And then two other areas near the rug also held blood stains. A chair was on the right side, and the windows panes were also broken. "What would have happened in here?." Narcissa asked. "Don't know Cissa. Don't know." The children were thinking of many things that could have happened but didn't voiced it. 'It could be where she was tortured.' Draco thought. He balled his fists at that thought and shook his head aggressively. "We should go back." Harry said and they went back through the floo network.