Harry Potter and A New Chapter of Life

Chapter 5: Making Amends

The couple eventually fell asleep with Harry’s arm draped over Ginny’s body with their hand clasped together. They were in the same position when Arthur and Molly found them when they came down the stairs in the morning. Molly conjured a blanket and covered them. She shared a small smile and knowing look with Arthur as they continued on into the kitchen.

“Arthur how much rope should we be giving them? Should we be allowing them to spend the night on the couch together?” Molly asked as she began to make tea.

“Well I guess its better the couch than a bed behind a closed door Molly wouldn’t you agree?”

“Yes Arthur but…” She began.

“I know Molly,” Arthur cut in, “but their love is strong did you see their glow? They were sleeping and it was still bright enough to illuminate the couch. What they have is old magic Molly we both witnessed their souls bonding in the Great Hall. If we stand in their way they are just going to fight us on it and it may lead them to do something before either of them is ready. They are smart kids dear they wouldn’t do anything without thinking about it first.”

“I hope your right about this, their so young Ginny’s not even of age.” Molly stated as she thought to herself, I just don’t want Ginny rushing to grow up like I did.

“I have been doing some research on soul bonding Molly. Most of it says quite plainly that once the bond is made its better to let it be,” Arthur informed his wife. Seeing her frown he continued, “And there is a simple spell I can use to see if I am correct and it has already happened. Would that make you feel better about it all Molly?

“Well yes I supposed it would,” She conceded as she followed her husband quietly back into the sitting room. She watched quietly as he stood over the couple on the couch as with a couple swift movements of his wand they couple began to glow a magnificent red. Arthur motioned for his wife to follow him back into the kitchen.

“Did you see that, that was amazing according to the book I was reading most married couples only glow a light pink, and here those two were glowing bright red Molly.”

“What’s that mean Arthur?” Molly asked looking at her husband for an explanation as she waived her wand at the teapot and a couple cups which floated over to the table.

“One thing for certain Molly and that is that we couldn’t stop them even if we wanted to. No I am absolutely certain the best course is to let them be and let them figure things out on their own. I also think its time we have a discussion with the four of them.”

“The four of them?” Molly asked confused as she poured them both a cup of tea.

“Yes four of them we may as well include Ron and Hermione just to be safe. I will talk with the boys before the day is over and hope you can handle the ladies.”

“Yes dear I guess your right,” conceded Molly.

“Another issue we need to discuss dear is Fred’s funeral.” Arthur began but hesitated when he saw tears build up in his wife’s eyes.

Molly fought back the tears as she urged her husband forward, “Yes Arthur I suppose we must.”

“Yes well Professor McGonagall sent me an owl yesterday advising that the school Governors had requested that all those who had died defending Hogwarts be given the opportunity to be put to rest on the grounds they all died so bravely defending. She also stated she got return owls accepting this offer.”

“I think that would be fitting, Fred would have loved it.” Molly cried softly. Arthur walked around the table to comfort his wife.

The rest of the house woke up several hours later and only when Ron and Hermione arrived downstairs and found Harry and Ginny together on the couch did Harry and Ginny wake up with a start as Ron bellowed, “Ginevra Molly Weasley and Harry James Potter wake up this instance!”