Into Another World

Chapter 33

It's been months since the terrible day at the ministry. The remaining Order members and Aurors took away the few harmed and one dead body. When the Aurors walked by me, I let out a loud sob and sunk onto the floor.

That was the last time I saw my sister. The next day, a funeral was held at Hogwarts. All the students attended since Lily was the nicest and bravest Gryffindor to ever roam the school grounds. Dumbledore was back as headmaster while Umbridge was no where to be seen.

The school year ended and I went back to Grimmauld Place. The place was empty and lonely. The usual cheeriness was gone the day Sirius and Lily died.

Walking upstairs, I rubbed my hands on the smooth banister as I made my way up. Walking through the hallways, I found my fathers room and went inside. Looking around the room, I saw the Gryffindor crest and pictures of my father and his friends.

Walking over to the closest picture, I saw my mother and Sirius smiling at each other. My mother never knew this picture was taken. It was moving like the other pictures but it was a happier picture compared to the others.

Looking around, I saw another picture of my mother and Sirius. They were holding hands and then shared a simple kiss. It was simple but showed how much they loved each other.

Smiling, I grabbed the two pictures and some other ones of Sirius and walked back out of the room. Going up another flight of steps, I walked into Lily's room. She made it look breathtaking and beautiful. It really showed off her personality.

Looking around, I saw the one thing I was looking for on the ground. Picking it up, I opened up to the first page and sat down on Lily's bed.

It was Lily's photo album that our mother gave to her on her eleventh birthday. Looking at the pictures, I flipped all the way to the back and saw some open slots left.

They were supposed to be for Lily's wedding and baby pictures. She went on and on about how she was going to fill the pages with those special days of marriage and motherhood. Now, she would never get that chance...

Slowly, I took out the pictures I took from my fathers room and placed them in the slots. Smiling, I closed the photo album and walked out of the haunting room.

Walking into my own room this time, I barely noticed the small tears that slid down my face. Wiping them away, I opened the door and walked in. Placing the photo album on my dresser, I looked around my room.

I saw one little picture that was taken Christmas Day with Harry, Lily, Sirius, and me. Grabbing it, I put it in the album as well.

Grabbing my wand, I apparated to the Burrow to talk to Harry.

Upon entering the Burrow, I first saw the red headed twins and then the oddball black haired kid. Walking over to Harry, I pushed the twins away and asked to speak to him privately.

"Harry, you're like a brother to me and I just wanted you to know that. Sirius was like a father to you and he was in fact my father."

"Delilah what are you trying to tell me?"

"Well Harry, how would you like to live at Grimmauld Place with me? It's quite lonely there, and we are practically family, so what do you say?"

"I say yes! Let me go pack my things and tell Mrs. Weasley..."

With that, Harry walked out of the room and left me alone. Turning around, I almost had a heart attack when I saw the twins staring at me.

Fred was the first to approach me.

"Delilah, I'm so sorry for leaving you behind. I had to do it ok? It was for your protection... I'm sorry that you also had to witness your sister and fathers death because of me..."

"Fred I forgive you... You had to do it. I completely understand. If I hadn't stayed anyways, I would've been in even more denial than I am now. I saw Sirius and Lily die before my own eyes. It helped me realize that a war is coming and that I truly loved my family."

Smiling at Fred, I almost didn't notice George looking at Fred and I with a smug look.

"Well Delilah, I have a question for you anyways. We, as in my twin brother and I, are starting up Weasley Wizard Wheezes. We, well I, would like to know if you would be our third business partner?"

"Yes I'd love to Fred! Thank you so much!"

Hugging Fred, I looked over his shoulder when I heard a small cough come from behind him. Looking at George, I let go of Fred and walked over to him. Like I did with Fred, I hugged him tightly.

In just one day, I'll be a business woman. Along with my two companions of crime. I'll also be living at my fathers place with Harry, my non-blood related brother.

Smiling at the small thoughts that echoed in my brain, I apparated back home when Harry was packed and ready to leave. Taking his bags upstairs to unpack, I helped him and we got to know each other better.

After a long day, I was ready for my first day of hard work at the shop.