black and white ✰ g.w.

CHAPTER SEVEN

Olivia was on her feet with her wand in hand in a matter of seconds, adrenaline causing her to be wide awake and on high alert despite nearly falling asleep just moments before. Immediately after Kingsley's Patronus had disappeared, hooded figures easily recognized as Death Eaters began to Apparate into the marquee, sending spells at innocent wedding guests, who began to panic and Disapparate. Of course, Order members present did not hesitate to send spells back at the Death Eaters. However, they had to think of the children there as well, the majority of them underage and therefore unable to defend themselves.

"Go home!" Olivia yelled at Angelina and Alicia as Oliver joined the Order in fighting off the Death Eaters and Faustus and Rosalia exchanged a look and Disapparated.

"But-" Angelina tried, but Olivia cut her off and repeated her previous statement in a louder and more commanding tone. Reluctantly, knowing that if they didn't leave voluntarily, Olivia would make them leave herself, Angelina and Alicia Disapparated.

Next, Olivia turned to George, who had been sending defensive spells at any Death Eaters that dared to send a curse their way. "Get Fred," she told him quickly. "Tell him what's happening and then bring him to the Village."

With a nod of his head, George Disapparated.

Now Olivia began to look around for anyone else that needed to be taken away from the situation. She saw her older cousins and other family members grabbing hold of the children and Disapparating with them before reappearing again by themselves to continue battling with the Death Eaters; she didn't have to ask to know that they were being taken to the Village, seeing as now that the protective charms on the Burrow had been broken, the Village was the safest place for any of them.

Olivia caught sight of Evelyn rushing to a terrified-looking Scarlett and acting as a shield from the endless stream of curses that were flying every which way. Not bothering to take more time to check if anyone else was trying to get to them to get them out, Olivia began to make her way towards them, having to defend herself from multiple spells sent by Death Eaters before finally reaching them. Grasping both of their hands firmly, she Disapparated, the three of them appearing in the Village as intended. Looking around, Olivia saw that all of her underage cousins were there, and that she was only one of two adults there.

"Stay here," Sarah told her in a hushed voice so that none of the children heard her. "I know you probably want to go back to help, but the Death Eaters could very well pay a visit here next, and we don't want these children here alone if they do, even with all of the enchantments protecting them."

Olivia nodded to show that she understood. A moment later, Elizabeth appeared with Arabella and Ginny before Disapparating again, leaving the girls at the Village and safe. This allowed Olivia to feel some sense of relief, as now all of the young ones were there, except for Harry, Ron, and Hermione, who Olivia knew had probably left to begin whatever mission they had planned, along with Faustus and Rosalia.

"Where are Fred and George?" Ginny asked Olivia.

"Fred is back at the flat, I would assume," Olivia told her in a calm tone. "I sent George to collect him. They should be arriving here any moment, don't worry."

"And our parents? All of your parents? Bill? Fleur? Charlie? Everyone else?" Ginny continued to question. She appeared shaken and scared, which was a rare sight for the usually headstrong and confident girl, but at the same time was completely understandable and justified.