December 25, 1996
She snored softly- deep in sleep. Not realizing two large males were creeping up to her bed. One of them shushed the other when he finally made it to her side. He lifted his arms and picked her up- throwing her over his shoulder.
Her eyes shot up. Blood rushed to her head and she slapped his back. "Fred Weasley, put me down this instance" she pointed. George laughed and walked out of the room, opening the door for Fred.
She slapped Fred's back when he pinched the back of her thigh. Fred carried her all the way down the many staircases with only one arm. While the other gripped onto the railing.
When they reached the bottom, Fred put her down and pulled her into a tight embrace. "I missed you" he whispered. She struggled in his right grip but gave up.
"You saw me yesterday, Fred" she whined.
"I know. That was so long ago" Fred pouted. He pulled away and ruffled her already messy hair. "Merry Christmas, dumbo".
She glared at Fred then smiled. "Merry Christmas, dimbo". Fred cackled and sat down at the table. Molly waddled over with a big smile over her face.
"Oh, Happy Christmas, Rye. You've got a few presents this year" Molly stated, hugging her. She smiled at her and replied back.
They started eating breakfast. Her eyes twitched when her bracelet from Sirius started to vibrate. She furrowed her eyebrows sitting next to Fred. "You alright?" He asked. She nodded smiling.
Her bracelet continued to shake. "When is Remus coming?" She asked, averting her attention. Harry looked up and thought for a second.
"I believe he's coming today"
She nodded and continued to eat.
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After breakfast, they decided to open the presents. She first opened the gift from Molly. It was a purple sweater with the letter 'R' on it. She thanked Molly with excitement. It was her first Weasley sweater.
Arthur gave her a book from the Ministry of Magic about Aurors. He thought it would be a good start.
Fred and George made a ring from wood and gave it to her. It had her initials on it. She was glad they managed to get her gifts even if they couldn't afford much.
Hermione and Ron gifted her a drawing kit that Hermione bought from the store next to her parents' clinic.
Harry bought her a hat with a pompom at the top. That had his initials and hers.
"Rye" Harry called. She turned her head towards him and nodded her head up. "I want to show you something. Guys" he said, calling the other two. Hermione and Ron got up from their seats, excusing themselves. Harry lead them to the forest next to the Burrow.
"Please tell me, why I feel like I'm going to get killed here" she joked. Hermione laughed and slung her hand over Rye's shoulder. Ron walked along with Harry.
Hermione smiled and said "It's a surprise". Hermione covered Rye's eyes with her hands and pulled her along. "Almost there".
"Here we are" Harry beamed.
Hermione uncovered her eyes and she gasped. "You're joking?!" She asked. They shook their heads. She covered her mouth- tears filling her eyes. "You do not know how much I've wanted this"
"We know, Rye. It's why we think you should carve it in" Fred said- coming out of no where with George. She turned around and saw Arthur and Molly standing behind, smiling. "Go on".
She looked back at the tree and picked up a rock. Waking up to the tree, she started scratching her name into the tree under all the others.
Ryera
She dropped the rock and wiped her tear. Fred pulled her into his embrace. "Look at this ol' cry baby" Fred laughed. She slapped his chest and laughed, tears of joy running down her cheeks. Harry, Hermione, Ron and George joined the hug, giggling.
She had signed the family tree of names.
"You guys really are my family"
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She leaned against the wall with her arms crossed listening to what he had to say. Harry sat on the couch. While Remus and Tonks sat opposite. Arthur sat next to Tonks.
"Harry, I trust Dumbledore. Dumbledore trusts Snape. You cannot make assumptions like this" Remus reasoned. Harry looked frustrated.
"I heard clearly. Snape is not trustworthy. He is a Death Eater again. And so is- so is Malfoy" Harry paused looking back at Rye. She scoffed. Remus looked at her then Harry.
"You think that Draco Malfoy is a Death Eater?" Remus joked. Harry's expression didn't change. "Harry, come on, now".
Harry sighed. "This is ridiculous".
She glanced at Remus and shook her head. Remus looked down and Tonks put a hand on his shoulder and got up. Remus followed. "Harry, I can't believe it without proof. I'm sorry" she frowned and walked off. Passing Ginny.
"We should get going, Molly. Thank you for dinner" Tonks hugged Molly and walked out with Remus. He paused and looked into the tall grass. "Is everything alright, Remus?" Tonks asked.
She walked towards the door confused. Harry and Ginny passed by her and walked up the stairs. Suddenly, black, ghost like things flew around the Burrow. Fire erupted around the house.
Death Eaters.
Harry came running down the stairs and pushed past everyone. Running after Bellatrix. "He's coming to get me" Bellatrix cackled.
"HARRY" Remus yelled. He and Tonks ran after Harry but was stopped by that fire. Ginny ran after Harry jumping over the fire.
She pulled Molly inside and shut the door. George and Fred, dashed down the stairs. "What happened" George breathed. Fred panted. She frowned.
"Death Eaters" Molly cried.
"What on bloody earth are they doing here?" George asked, clenching his fists. Fred sat down, elbows on his knees. "They can't get away" George growled, walking towards the door.
Fred shot up. "Are you mad, Georgie? Those are Death Eaters we're taking about. You'll only get yourself killed. Don't do that- do that to me" Fred tightened his eyes. George frowned.
He sighed and sat back down.
Her heart started beating rapidly out of no where and she clutched onto her chest. George caught her and held her up. "Dear, what happened?" Molly asked, with a hand on her shoulder.
She blinked quickly and said "we need to get out of the house" she breathed. They looked at her confused. "Now" she swiftly got up and pulled George along with her while Fred grabbed Molly. They ran out of the house. Right when Fred stepped out of the house.
The Death Eaters flew through the Burrow and it caught on fire. Molly covered her mouth as she silently sobbed. Fred gaped at his burning home. George slipped a tear. Ron and Hermione ran to them from the back corner. Ron looked at Rye in shock.
She collapsed to the ground and her eyes rolled back. Fred slid to her and shook her. She abruptly woke and stared at him. "I'm sorry". Fred held her tightly.
