Ginny's Story

Chapter 7 Confessions

Chapter 7 Confessions

The cool sea breeze slapping my face brought me to reality.

I heard Mum’s cry of relief as she ran to me, encircling me in a huge hug. “Oh, Ginny,” Mum sobbed. “I was so worried.” I hugged Mum back tightly.

“I’m sorry,” I whispered. And I was. It was my fault Mum was so worked up. If I had just stayed put and not tried to find Harry, I could have gotten to Shell Cottage faster and Mum wouldn’t have been so worked up. Dad placed a hand on mum’s back and mine, and gently pushed us inside.

“It isn’t safe being out here, exposed,” he said gently. Mum nodded and we all went inside.

Shell Cottage was a lovely, homey place. However, it wasn’t very big and with all the people there – it seemed like half of the wedding went there – it was very crowded and noisy. I instantly got swept up in the crowd.

I felt arms slinging around my shoulders as Bill, Charlie, Fred and George surrounded me. Ron was obviously with Harry, wherever that was.

“Missed you, Gin!” Bill said.

Charlie laughed in relief and hugged me tightly. “We were so worried about you!”

“Yeah, true that,” Fred and George said in synch. “And Mum wouldn’t stop crying. Do you know how painful that is?” They both shuddered and I did too, remembering that morning when Mum was crying about Percy not being there.

As the sky darkened, the risk of being attacked by death eaters decreased, so people started apparating back to their respective homes.

Bill brought some blankets down the living room, which was where I was sleeping. But even as the house was prepared for night, I couldn’t sleep. My mind was with Harry wherever he was. All I could agree was it was the best thing to do to go back to the Burrow tomorrow and check the damage. But I was frightened of what they would find there.

Morning arrived the same way it always did; the sunlight filling ever nook of the house and the birds chirping happily. The only difference was the feeling of tension in the house. Today we would find out if anyone… died at the wedding.

There was quiet chatter upstairs. It was probably the Order going through what to do in case of an emergency. I wondered if I was going to be allowed to go with them. Probably not, but I wanted to. I wanted to do as much as I was allowed to help the wizarding world. Unfortunately, there’s not much a sixteen year old can do.

“Well, Ginny,” Dad said, coming down the stairs and placing a hand on my shoulder. “We’re off. Tonks is staying with you.”

“I don’t need anyone to babysit me, Dad!” I sighed. Tonks’s laugh echoed through the room. Today she was modelling a full, curly head of peppermint hair.

“I’m not babysitting you,” Tonks snorted. “I want to stay. I need a break and a girly day.” I smiled at her. I was grateful for Tonks; that I didn’t have to spend the day with someone uptight and stressed like Bill or Mum.

Everyone from the Order left, giving both Tonks and me tight hugs. Tonks could probably see my worry, so she took me outside.

“When Bill and Fleur first showed me this house, this was the part I loved the most,” Tonks said dreamily, sitting down on a wooden seat. It was truly beautiful. The outside of Shall Cottage had a simple table and chairs, but the view was stunning. It looked out on the ocean, clear and calm.

“So now that I’ve got you alone,” Tonks smirked. “What’s up with you and Harry? And no lying!”

I felt my cheeks flush. “I’m completely in love with him,” I sighed honestly. “But he doesn’t love me. He never will.”

“Nonsense!” Tonks exclaimed, making me jump. “How can you not see the longing looks he sends you? He loves you more than you know.” I smiled, hoping what she said was true.

“I have a confession of my own, actually,” Tonks said.

“Yeah? What is it?” I prompted.

Tonks paused dramatically before saying, “I’m pregnant!”

I squealed and hugged her. “Congratulations! You’ll be a wonderful mother, and Remus will be a great father.”

Tonks’s face dropped. “I’m not so sure he wants to be a dad,” she said quietly. “He was awfully quiet when I told him and then disappeared for hours. He only came back in the early hours of the morning, stinking like firewhiskey.”

I clicked my tongue sympathetically. “He’s probably just worried, you know.”

“Worried how?” Tonks inquired. I could see some hope in her eyes.

“Well I overheard Bill and Fleur arguing once about starting a family,” I began. “Fleur wanted to have lots of kids while Bill was more hesitant. He was worrying that they would turn out as part werewolf because of him. He said he wouldn’t be able to live with himself if he put his… curse on a child. I’d imagine Remus’s thinking would be along those lines.”

Tonks looked pensive. “I hope it’s just that,” she said finally. Her voice allowed happiness back into it.

Tonks and I talked for hours, expressing condolences for moody husbands and overprotective brothers. We laughed at small things and had a great time. I had almost forgotten about my fear for Harry when the others arrived back at the house. I kept my fingers crossed and hoped for the best news but expecting the worst.

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