Chapter 14

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George's POV:

I was watching her stroke Midnight's silver fur from inside the living room. We were preparing to do the first radio broadcast tonight. We were going to Lee's house to do it, just in case they were watching our house closer than we would have liked. We got radios out to the few order members that we knew we could trust. Remus and Tonks, Kingsley, Bill and Fleur, Charlie, Angelina and Alicia, Scar and Donovan, and then Kingsley got a few more out to Dedalus and others that we couldn't contact without raising suspicion.

I had been worried about spending too much time working on this since Kitty and I had so little time left before she was supposed to leave to go to Hogwarts. We only have five more days until she leaves, the remaining time we had flying by quicker than either of us wanted. She had insisted on us getting this ready before she went though, saying she would feel better knowing that it was already running smoothly by the time she left.

I think the Muggle-Born Registration Act was one reason she wanted it up and going. She said that the witches and wizards on the run from that needed to know that there were still people who cared about them and were fighting the good fight. Even facing trouble herself she never stops thinking of others, she never ceases to amaze me. I also know that she made Scar promise not to leave the house, because she was Muggle born even if she wasn't listed on the 'Wanted for Questioning' list that was published.

It didn't help though that she saw Dean Thomas's name on the list and Tonk's dad on the list. She had nodded when she read through the whole thing before she went outside and sat on the porch for a while. Ginny sat with her for a while, but neither of them said anything. None of us did. I think the reality of just how bad everything is hit us that day, and when we went to bed that night we held each other tighter than we ever have.

She had me worried then, but now I smile as I see a smile on her face as she strokes Midnight, talking to the little cat as she smiles. Her smile is still one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I sense someone sit down next to me, and thinking it's Fred I don't look away from my beautiful wife. I hear the person sigh some and I realize it's not Fred but Ginny that sat down next to me. I raise an eyebrow as I glance at to see her looking at Kat as well.

"I won't let anything happen to her at Hogwarts George, I promise. Neither will any of our friends that come back to Hogwarts." (Gin)

"I think protecting you and are friends still at Hogwarts is one of the reasons she's going back Gin, she'll think it's her job to protect everyone." (G)

"Yeah, well that's why she'll need me to protect her. She's always trying to protect everyone else, she forgets to protect herself. Don't worry though, she may only be a sister-in-law but I see her as sister and nothing will happen to her if I can help it." (Gin)

I feel the love that Ginny has for Kitty and me hit me and it brings tears to my eyes. I realize that the little sister that Fred and I used to prank and tease mercilessly as children has grown into a mighty fine woman and we didn't even notice. I pull her to my side with smile on my face, kissing her on the top of the head as I do. She returns the hug before pulling away, saying she had to help mum in the kitchen but I saw her wipe away a tear as she turned away from me. Same old Ginny in some ways, never letting anyone see her cry.

I heard the clock chime and looked at my own wristwatch to see that's 6 o'clock on the dot. I stand and stretch a bit as Fred apparates at my side with a smile on his face. I can tell that like me he is excited for tonight, even if we are both slightly worried that it won't work or worse we'll be caught. We shout bye to the family, after telling them the password and the time to look for the show before walking outside.

"Midnight, go inside and keep Ginny company." (K)

I watch as the cat meows at Kitty before jumping off her lap and rushing into the house before the door closes all the way. Fred and I let out a light laugh as she stands up and brushes the cat hair off her. I take her hand in mine as walk to the boundary line of the yard, apparating to Lee's as soon as we cross it. We walk through Lee's front door to be faced with him raising his wand at us. Kitty vamps out as she smiles at him before he smiles and lowers his wand.

"All right, let's get started shall." (L)

We all take a seat in front of the three microphones he had set up, with Kitty sitting closely to me so we could share one. Lee and I start turning the knobs on the switchboard to get everything turned on and we here the ding and a quiet static noise before silence. We all smile, before Lee throws the switch and gives us the thumbs up.

"Good evening witches and wizards and welcome to the first ever broadcast of Potterwatch. I'm River and tonight I'm joined by our regulars Rodent, Rebel, and a special guest Radiant." (L)

"I'm not Rodent, I'm Rapier!" (F)

"Sure you are, now on to more important things. We'd like to announce to those who are not yet informed, there is a taboo on you-know-who's name. That's right ladies and gentlemen, unless you'd like a lovely visit from some of those charming Death Eaters of his, let's keep mum on his name and tell others to do the same." (L)

"Yes, and we've already heard a few reports from some friends that you-know-who almost had Harry Potter this way a few weeks ago, so if you're listening Harry stop using his name just this once." (G)

"Seriously mate, we know you're not afraid of his noselessness, but let's not keep challenging him that way." (F)

"Well said, and moving on to our latest news for those out of touch and on the run, I bring some bad news for anyone interested in keeping things happy at Hogwarts." (L)

"Or anyone who likes to keep their hair clean." (F)

"Severus Snape has been appointed Headmaster of Hogwarts. We advise all students there to plan their responses carefully, as we have heard that "Slytherus Snape" has implored a number of Death Eaters to take care of discipline at the school!" (G)

"Grim times, indeed. But it's not just Hogwarts that's suffering as all Muggle-born witches and wizards are on the run now as well from the Ministry itself." (K)

"Right you are Radiant. We are asking all our friends to help out our Muggle-born witches and wizards, remembering that they are just as much a witch or a wizard as any of us." (F)

"We are begging our fellow witches and wizards to remember that saying wizards and witches with at least one magical parent is only a few steps away from saying purebloods only, and then Death Eaters only." (G)

"Also we want to inform parents that their children will not be completely abandoned at Hogwarts this year as several members of the staff both old and new, will be protecting your child as much as they can." (L)

"Exactly River, so until next time we encourage everyone to be on the lookout for one another, keep each other safe, keep faith, and help Harry Potter!" (G)

"Well said. This is River, Radiant, Rebel and Rodent-" (L)

"Rapier! Not Rodent!" (F)

"Saying that our next broadcast will be same time next week but on a different night. The password will be Moody. Remember keep the faith and goodnight!" (L)


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