after it all

2 promise kept

It has been a week since Molly Weasley took the job as a seamstress, in a small town near london. The traveling back and forth is making her more tired than she needs to be. She gets home exhausted every day, goes to bed, en wakes up at 5 to get ready. 

Fred jumps on a lounge chair, wich is in the back of the garden, near the shed. ''Mum isn't in a good mood, she hasn't been since monday'' Alex and Ron take a seat next to him, and Ginny lays down in the grass. 

''It is saturday and she hasn't even told us to clean our rooms, she must be exhausted'' Fred puts his hand against his chin and start humming. ''I have an idea, i just don't know if she'll accept it, and if she lets us do it. 

''Im listening'' Alex swings her legs over Fred's lap and lays her head against Ron's shoulder. ''Getting comfy i see?'' 

''It's good that you are not made of steel, you're right, getting comfy Ronald'' He laughs and flicks her ear. ''Ow fuck, that hurt. But go on, Fred, what did you have in mind?'' 

''Me and George have been saving up to rent an appartment in Diagon Alley, wich is a little more expensive than renting a muggle appartment in London. If we just rent it out for a couple months, mom could get used to the schedule of being at work, and we could just live here. Dad apparates to work so it won't be a problem for him, and we would have the house to ourselves'' A smile enters his face. 

''The fact that you, Fred Weasley, came up with that is really sweet, but i think the chance of your mum leaving us alone at the house for more than a day, is really small''

Ron snickers, and nodds. ''Mum isn't stupid, the house would burn down in less than a day'' That comment earns him a kick to the shins from Ginny. ''No burning jokes please, the place isn't even a year old. Besides, you two are almost 21, I am almost 18, she has to trust us someday right?'' She looks at Alex. 

''Yeah Gin, i agree. She has to start trusting you guys one day, come on, almost 21 year olds can take care of a house, most certainly with me as a housekeeper'' Fred looks at her hopefully. ''I did have a job interview scheduled for tomorrow, but if you guys can get your mum to trust you, and hire me as a housekeeper, wich will get you bonus points from your mum, i will write them and tell them i've found a job'' 

Fred jumps up, wich sends Alex's legs flying. ''I'm going now, anyone care to join?'' He looks at his family and friends, who all stand up. ''Yeah i'll watch'' Ron says. ''But from a distance, in case she beats you'' They all laugh and head inside. 

''Orchideous''

Before Fred opens the door to the kitchen, a bouqet of flowers emerge from the tip of his wand. ''Dahlia's, mum's favorite'' He grabs them and puts his wand back in his pocket. 

''Oh mother, we have a surpriiiihiiiseeee'' His voice echoes trough the rooms. ''I'm in here darling'' The sound comes from the living room. When they enter, the only thing they see is a pair of feet sticking out from under the couch, wich is hanging on by a threat, daring to fall over. 

''Mum, come take a seat'' Ron and Ginny lift the couch up so Molly can get up from under it, coverd in dust and spider webs, she dusts herself off and takes a seat. ''These are for you mother, GEORGEEEEEE'' Fred his voice carries trough the house, all the way up to their room. 

''COMING'' They hear from upstairs. George comes running down the stairs, panting when he finally reached the living room. ''We're doing it?'' He asks his twin. ''We're doing it George'' 

The look on Molly's face is hard to describe, like she can't read her childrens face. ''Thank you for the flowers darling, but what are you two on about?'' 

''I'll tell you mum, you know how me and fred have been saving up for an appartment, but we're having so much fun here with these dimwits, and Alex, that we decided that we want to stay for a while''

Molly stand up and hugs them, well, hugs their waist, the twins haven't stopped growing, and Molly has been getting smaller lately. ''But that is wonderfull sweethearts, you know i don't mind how long you stay here, i love having you here'' The lady let's go of her sons and sits back down. ''Did you really need to get me flowers to tell me that?'' Her face looks questionable. 

''Well, George wasn't done talking mum'' Fred continues. ''We did save money, a lot of money, and seeing how busy you are with your new job, and the traveling back and forth, we decided that we want to rent you an appartment, in the middle of London. That way it is only 9 minutes of traveling to your work, and you won't be this tired after a week'' Fred claps his hands, and a pen and paper fly right to him. 

''We just need you to sign this, and then it will be done, you will have an appartment on Oakstreet 323, London'' George finishes. 

''Oh boys that is so sweet of you, but I can't accept that offer. You worked really hard for you money, I can't just take that from you'' She wipes a tear from her cheek. 

''You've worked hard all of your live mum, let us take care of you for once, please?'' Fred pouts his lip. ''Oh you two, you are wonderfull. She hugs them again, but this time, a lot tighter. 

''WOW mum, i didn't know you had this type of strength in you'' George says. ''Oh sorry boys, I'm just so delighted that i have raised such perfect children'' She has been smiling non stop. ''ARTHUR'' She yells out for her husband. 

''Yes my darling, have they told you the good news?'' He comes around the corner, wearing a questionable outfit. ''It was 'Dress as your idol day', i dressed up as elvis. ''His red hair is completely covered in gel, white suit and really, really ugly boots. ''Oh darling it is just wonderfull, when can we move in?'' She turns back to her twins. ''Oh you can go right now, if you don't need to pack anything!'' George grins. '' We have the keys right here, so i just need to mail this to the ministry, or dad can just take this with him to work tomorrow, and it will all be settled'' 

''We do need to talk about some ground rules, you may be adults but we need to make some serious rules, otherwise i will write Percy if he can come home for the time being!!'' Those are the last words one of them have ever wanted to hear. Molly is a really warm person, but she can be really strict. But Percy, he is, like Alex once said, a real bitch. 

''Molly everything will be fine, I will be keeping the house clean, make sure that there is food on the table, and the boys and Gin will help, right guys?'' Alex puts a hand on Molly's shoulder and looks at her friends.  ''Mum it will be okay, do you need help packing?'' Ginny offers to help her mum, and the boys help their father with loading everything into their car. 

''I will write to Harry and Hermione, so that they know we have a new address'' Molly says a couple hours later, they often write her. Hermione has been really busy with her job at the ministry. She might become the youngest 'Exotic Symbol Analyst' ever. And Harry has been teaching some classes at hogwarts. He wanted to try out for auror with Ron, but you have to be 21 to do so, so they have just been hanging around everywhere, and teaching some things here and there at their old school. 

''Write to us when you get there Arthur, and don't forget how a muggle tv works alright, i've taught you how to, you can do this'' Alex hugs Arthur goodbye and recieves a kiss on the cheeck from Molly. 

''Take care of them will you, i trust you. I'm not saying you guys can't have fun, but be carefull'' Molly winks at her, letting her know she sees right trough her. The 1960 Ford Anglina starts, and enters the sky. 

''It might be the sweetest thing you guys have done, like ever'' Ginny goes to hug her brothers but they push her away. 

''No time for hugs Ginny Gin, time to get fucking wasted''