Unknown Origins - The Rewrite

Chapter 49 - Grief

Erica was laid on her bed, she'd gotten up early again. Although, it doesn't exactly count if you don't go to sleep.

"Erica? Dear?" Molly chapped on her door.

"Yes mum?"

"Are you up?"

"I'm up." Erica nodded, walking up to the door.

"Come down for breakfast."

"Right." Erica opened the door, rubbing her eyes.

Molly walked downstairs and sat with the rest of the Weasleys. Erica followed after her, sitting at her usual spot at the table. She wanted to sit there and pretend it was all fine but it wasn't the same.

"Well- I'd like to dedicate this meal to Fred." Molly smiled.

"I'm sure he'd appreciate it, dear." Arthur looked up at her.

Molly nodded slowly,"Would anyone like to say anything?"

Erica shook her head, looking down at the table.

"I think Fred would really like this mum, epecially since it's his favourite breakfast." Percy nodded.

"Thank you, Percy."

The Weasleys all then began to eat their breakfast, George turning to Erica,"How about you come with me to the shop?"

"That would be nice." Erica nodded.

"Good, I need help." He hummed.

"I like helping, I'll help." Erica smiled.

George nudged his sister, giving a small smile back. Erica leaned against George, actually eating some of her breakfast.

George rubbed her back. Erica needed to eat more. Erica hugged George before letting go soon after. Her plate was empty but she hadn't taken much in the first place.

"I'll come up and grab you soon, yeah?" George looked at Erica

"Yeah." Erica nodded and got up from the table, going to get dressed.

Erica then walked upstairs, going past the twins room. It felt empty, having only George in it. Erica shook her head as she walked into her room, she had to try and stop thinking about it. At least she had Percy back, although she hadn't been in a very talkative mood. After ten minutes, George knocked on her door.

"You can come in." Erica told him as she tied her shoes.

George walked in, closing the door,"There's my favourite sister... Don't tell Ginny."

"Ginny doesn't mind." Erica shook her head.

George chuckled and sat next to her,"Ready to be my helper?"

"I'm ready."

"How would you like to get there?" George hummed.

"I'm not fussed." Erica shook her head.

"Apparating?"

"That'll be the quickest."

George held out his hand,"Then let us leave." He smiled.

Erica smiled back, closing her eyes as she took his hand.

"Off to Neverland." George joked as they apparted.

They soon landed in the middle of the joke shop. It felt so... Bittersweet being back again.

"How are you feeling, really?" George sat down.

"I can't sleep, Georgie." Erica shook her head,"I'm tired."

George sighed,"I'm sorry Er... I am."

"You don't need to be, it's not your fault." Erica shook her head.