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Grieve
“Sev, I could use a little help please.” Severus hurried over and took most of Ron´s weight from Harry. Ginny and Hermione quickly made room on the couch so the two of them could lay him down. Harry quickly went over to Ginny and gave her a long hug.
“I am so sorry Gin. I can´t believe this is happening. How did it happen and who told you?” Ginny tried to speak but the words wouldn´t come out. She sat down next to Ron and started to run her hands through his hair. Harry looked at Cho who handed him the paper in her hand. Harry recognized it to be the two-way parchment Severus used to communicate with the twins.
Ron, Ginny. Dad is dead. George mum and I found him when we helped her get the groceries back home. We brought her to headquarters. Don´t come on your own. George and I will meet with Dumbledore later to tell him what happened and to pick you up to go with us. We will tell Dumbledore that we will take Harry as well. We´re going to be there at supper time so hang around in the great hall so he can find you. There probably will be an order meeting at Grimauld place soon, so we will go there after you saw mum. Be ready. Fred
“Damn.” Was all Harry could say.
“Alright, dinner will be in two hours. How are we going to get these two through it without giving away that there already know?” Hermione asked.
“I don´t know but I guess a glamour spell will be our best option. Also, if Fred takes me with them, we need to take Dudley as well. Who knows how long we´re going to be gone. I can´t leave him here.”
“So, we take the trunk with us. I will make a fuss that I want to come as well. After all Dumbledore still thinks I´m Ron´s girlfriend. I don´t think he will give much push back because it would be out of character for me to stay here without protest.”
“Very well, Sev you can´t come with us. Fred´s right. There is no way that Dumbledore won’t call the order together after that, even if it´s just to fake show us how much he cares. You will have to be on standby and it is more important then ever that you treat us as you always have when we meet at Grimauld place. This will be the first time that he will see us together since last year and it´s important that he won´t get suspicious.”
“He won´t I promise.”
“Ginny you will have to use your acting skills. I kind off need you to break down again in front of the headmaster. I´m sorry but it will be too suspicious if you don´t.”
“I can handle that. Don´t worry.” Ginny who just found her voice again reassured him.
“Very well. Draco, I´m sorry but you need to stay here. At least until after we left. You can come to headquarters to meet us and you can wait with your mum until we come back from the meeting but Dumbledore can´t see you leave. No one can. Understood?”
“Yes, I will prepare a fresh dreamless sleep. I think we all are going to need it when the day is over.”
“That would be great thanks.” So, after everyone knew the plan, Harry used enervate on Ron and together they told him exactly what would have to be done. Harry excused himself for the bathroom so he could have a few minutes alone. Severus who knew Harry to well followed him and quickly pulled him into his arms. Harry let out a shattering breath and let the tears flow for a few minutes. Arthur Weasley was like a father to him. It wasn´t always obvious how close those two had become but after Sirius death he wrote Harry every week and hadn´t stopped ever since. He gave him advise and encouraging words and promised him time and again that Harry had a family to come home to every time he needed it. He hadn´t told anyone about those letters because just for ones someone besides his friends had cared for him, Harry and not for the boy who lived or the greater good. He was devastated and he was glad that he had Severus to lean on.
“Harry, I´m sorry love but we have to go back. Your friends need you now more than ever.”
“I know, and I need them. I just needed a minute to breath. I just can´t believe it. Poor Arthur.”
“He was a great man but you shouldn´t pity him too much. Don´t get me wrong, what happened was awful and he didn´t deserve any of it but he is gone now. The kids and especially Molly need your compassion much more now.” Severus told him before he left the room.
“Oh god Molly. I can´t even imagine how she must be feeling.” Harry whispered and followed him back into the living room.

The four Gryffindor were sitting at Gryffindor table when the doors to the great hall opened, and the twins rushed in and to the head table. Harry watched as Dumbledore stood up and let them into the small room behind the head table. A few minutes later he came out and headed in their direction.
“I need Harry and the Weasleys to come with me please.”
“What is going on? Did something happen?” Harry asked looking at the headmaster.
“I´m afraid so, please follow me.” The four of them stood up and Dumbledore looked at Hermione.
“Miss Granger I´m afraid this doesn´t concern you.”
“Yes, it does. If something happened which involves my best friends, it concerns me very much.” She quickly took Ron´s hand in hers and looked stubbornly at the old man.
“Fine, come along then.” He said and let them out of the hall. Fred and George waited for them and as soon as they laid eyes on their siblings broke out in tears. Dumbledore told them what happened, and Harry was deeply impressed by Ginny´s performance although he knew that there wasn´t that much acting necessary.
“What happens know?” Harry asked the twins.
“We will take you back with us to see mum. Bill and Charlie will arrive soon. We told them to meet with us at our shop and we will go see her together. She is in hiding and only we know where she is.”
“I will need to have this information as well. In case I have to contact you.”
“No, you won’t. We are sorry headmaster but NO ONE outside of the family will know where to find her. If you need to reach us sent your patronus. If there is nothing else?”
“One more thing. I will call for an order meeting at ten. I know this is a hard time for your family, but I need you to attend. We will figure out what happened I promise you, my boys.”
“I can´t make any promises.”
“We will come headmaster” Hermione said and looked at Harry.
“Yes, we will be there, and we will pass everything along. I don´t think Mrs. Weasley will be up to do anything today.”
“Alright Harry. I´ll see you later then. Let me call a house elf so he can pack you a few things. You know, your toothbrush and a few changes of cloth.”
“That won´t be necessary. We carry our belongings with us remember?”
“Very well, when can I expect you back?”
“We don´t know yet. We will be in contact.” Harry said getting annoyed.
“I´m sorry but we have to go.”
“Of course, of course. Hurry along.” Dumbledore said gravely. As soon as they left the building, he called for an elf to fetch the heads of houses to tell them what had happened and about the meeting that would be held this evening.

The group left the office and hurried into the next bathroom to activate their portkeys. When they landed at headquarters Harry and Hermione stayed back for a few minutes so that the Weasleys could see their mum first.
“I really don´t want to go in there.” Harry whispered.
“I know, but we have to. I just can´t believe this is real. It all feels like a bad dream.”
“Yeah, I will miss him so much already. Hermione… I never told anyone before, but Arthur and I became really close after fifth year. He was such a good man, loyal, honest, open hearted and this childly enthusiasm when it came to muggle stuff was so endearing. But I think I will tell them just how much he meant to me now. He was the only father I ever had. I thought Sirius was and I loved him dearly but he wasn´t a good father figure. I´m not even sure he was a good man half of the time, but he told me one thing ones that stuck with me ever since. You can choose your family. I didn´t get it back then, but stuff like this has a way to let you see everything from a different perspective. Family isn´t necessarily the people you who gave birth to you or an aunt and uncle. Family are the people who always show up for you. Who love and except even your biggest flaws, people who would rather die than hurt you. Sirius was family. Remember what he said in the shrieking shack? I would have died; I would have died rather then to betray my friends. He did die protecting all of us and he showed up when he could. You and Ron are family, as well as Luna and Neville and all the other Weasleys including Fleur. I never thought I´d say this but even Malfoy, because I can choose you, to be my family.”
“Yes, and we all choose you as well and that is why we have to go in there right know. To comfort our family, to cry with them and to remember all the good that Arthur brought to our life´s.”
“Let’s do it then.” Harry said and took her hand. Hermione have him a sad, tired smile and together they made their way inside.

Molly was crying silently while she tried to keep it together for the kids. Narcissa Malfoy was cooking tea and Remus was talking to Bill and Fleur. He went over to them, and Remus pulled him into his arms.
“Do we know more yet?”
“No, we called Tonks to be the lead investigator in dads’ case so that we are the first to know if something comes up but I´m not sure any of us will be able to handle to hear all that. I bet Fred and George didn´t tell you but…” Bill stopped for a second and looked around before he leaned in and whispered.
“When the twins discovered that dad is dead, they only found the head. It was placed on the kitchen table. I´m the only other person in the family that knows, and I want it to stay this way. They don´t need further hardship.”
“I will handle it if you want. I won´t say anything I swear but if Fred and George ask, I won’t lie to them no matter what Tonks will tell me.”
“Thank you, Harry.”
“Are you kidding? This is the least I can do after all your family did for me over the years and still is. I promise you I will do anything in my power to find out who did this and to bring them to justice.”
“How?”
“I will meet with the minister. I will sell my soul; I will become the ministry poster boy if I have to, but I will get him on our site even if it costs me.”
“You don´t have to do that Harry.”
“Yes, I do. We need him on our site. We already have Dumbledore and Voldemort against us, we can´t have the minister against us as well. He also has contact to all the other countries which we will need dearly. I will write him tonight. This is happening.”
“This means so much Harry, you have no idea.”
“I think I can imagine. After all I´m an orphan who was adopted into the most generous family there is. I also had the elves clean up and repair five of my houses. There are untraceable and have very strong wards who we will strengthen even more one’s people move in. I want Molly to move into one of them, so that the whole family has a safe space where we can come together. I want you and Fleur to move into another. We have no Idea how long this war is going to last, and I want you and any children you might have in the future to be safe. The twins have their apartment, and they should keep it, but I want them to sleep in either your mums or your house. I won´t risk losing anyone else.”
“That is more than generous Harry.”
“No, it´s not, it´s necessary. If you excuse me, I want to go and speak to your mum.” Harry gave Bill a quick squeeze one the shoulder before he went to see Molly.

The next few hours where heart wrenching. Molly had pulled him into a huge mama bear hug and hadn´t let him go for quite some time. Harry whispered to her comfortably and tried to pad her back awkwardly because she held him so tight that he could barely move his arms at all. It was getting hard to breath when she finally let go of him and buried her face into her hands. Her body shook under withheld sobs and Harry couldn´t bare seeing the outspoken headstrong women he knew so fragile and broken. He knew how much Molly and Arthur loved each other. Everyone who had eyes could see it. Every look they shared was so full of love and friendship and now it was over. Molly Weasley lost her other half, her heart and the father of her children. It was a nightmare, and the worst part was that they wouldn´t be able to wake up ever again. In his selfishness he wanted to go get the time turner so he could change the last 24 hours, but he knew he couldn´t. As much as he hated it, he could not interfere with fate. He knew that everything happened for a reason and as much as it hurt and tore him apart, he knew that Arthur was fated to die just like his parents were. In one-way Albus Dumbledore had been right when he told him that there was no spell to bring back the dead, because even though he could go back he couldn´t. Not without risking the entire fate of the world since he had no idea what consequences such a drastic change could bring.
It was almost eight thirty when Tonks came to see them. After she offered everyone her deepest condolences Harry took her by the arm and led her upstairs. He pulled her into his bedroom and threw a silencing and locking charm at the door.
“What’s going on Harry?”
“Bill asked me to handle everything concerning the investigation. He doesn´t want to distress the rest of the family further so please come to me with everything new.”
“That is good to know and probably a very wise decision. It is horrible. We strongly suspect the death eaters. I can´t imagine anyone else being that cruel not even Dumbledore. We think they had help from someone who knew the family well though. They scattered his body over the house. One limb in every room. But that’s not the worst yet. You know how everyone has a thing. Like Ron and his whole Chuldley cannons thing, the twins with the jokes and so on. They found their things and placed the limp with it. In the twin’s room we found many of their products placed carefully on the floor and bed and with every product lay a finger or a toe. They hang his skin over Ron´s posters you get the picture? That is personal and something the death eaters wouldn´t have done because there is no way they could have known all this. We found his… you know… on Molly´s pillow. Five of our trainees vomited when they saw all of it.” Harry had paled and he felt week in his knees. He sat down on the bed and just stared for a few seconds. He thought he would be fine handling this for the Weasleys but he couldn´t have even imagined the horror he just learned about.
“Dear Merlin.” He said after shaking his head.
“You know that I will never be able to sleep again, right? What the fuck? How could anyone do this and who could have such a big grouch against…” He stopped midsentence when a thought entered his mind.
“No, he wouldn´t, he couldn´t have. Could he?”
“What? Who Harry Who are you talking about?”
“Percy Weasley. You know the disowned son. After Voldemort came back Percy was one of the most outspoken persons against me and Dumbledore. Ironically, he was spot on with the headmaster, but he wrote Ron a long and elaborate letter telling him in detail why I am a bad influence and that I couldn´t be trusted. He forced the Weasleys to choose him over me but they wouldn´t. They hadn´t had contact since other then Arthur seeing him at work. But I just can´t picture Percy going this far. On the other hand, who knows the rest of the Weasleys better then him. He would know what is important to each of them. Do you think it could be him?”
“I don´t know Harry, but it´s good to know and I will look into it. If he is only partly responsible, he will suffer the consequences.”
“I really, really, really hope I´m wrong. It would destroy Molly completely.”
“I am so sorry.”
“I know, thank you. You can´t tell the details to the order.”
“Of course, I know. I will just tell them what I would tell anyone else. I can´t talk about an ongoing investigation.”
“Very good. Give me a few minutes before you leave. I will write a letter I need you to deliver. It is for Rufus Scrimgeour, and I need him to get it as soon as possible.”
“That will be no problem. Before I leave for Grimauld place I must get back to the ministry anyways. As lead Auror in this case I am responsible to inform the minister of every discovery we make. I haven´t done that yet so hurry with the letter.”
“I will be downstairs in a few minutes.” Harry said and she left. Harry quickly called Dobby telling him to bring him parchment and ink and went on to write his letter.
Dear Minister,
After today’s events I would like to set up a meeting between the two of us and one of my closest confidants. I am willing to invest a hefty sum to the ministry to be used as you see fit, if our conversation goes well and our goals and values are similar. Of course, there would be a few things we need to work out, but I think together we could achieve great things and finally bring piece and harmony back into our world. I would also be willing to attend two charity events a month, of my choosing to support you and the ministry. Don´t make the mistake to think that you can order me around as you see fit, that is what Fudge wanted and I think you know that he wasn´t very successful. I have my own strong opinions, but I think seeing that you were head Auror for may years that many of mine are yours as well. Please consider my offer seriously, I have information that would help you a long way into your term of office.
Sincerely
Lord Potter
Head of house Potter
Lord and head of the royal family Black
Heir to the four and Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry
He added his titles after he had read over his letter because he thought when he displays all his political power it would motivate Scrimgeour to get into his good graces. He quickly sealed the letter and went downstairs to give it to Tonks before she left. After that he went to the kitchen and started cooking for all of them. He knew that no one else had the nerve for it or would even think about food, but he wanted to make sure that they would eat at least a little bit before the night. At least that was what he told himself. In honest he just wanted to keep busy until he had to leave for the order meeting. He had succeeded in burying all the soul crushing feelings and was afraid that they would overwhelm him again when he had nothing to do. He knew that for the next few months he had to be the strong one. The one to hold them together and the one to, when it was necessary, take the heat and the blame. He made it his responsibility not to let anyone walk away because Molly Weasley couldn´t right now. He was only glad that he had Severus and Hermione who he could lean on in that time and hoped that after the shock and grief wore of a bit that all of them could emerge stronger as an unbreakable unit. But he knew the storm that was laying a head would be rough and long, but he prayed with his entire soul that this wonderful family wouldn´t lose anyone else in this stupid war.
Hermione came in after a while and helped him prepare the plates before they carried them out into the living room. He was relieved to see that everyone started eating but the quiet in the room was almost unbearable. The one thing Harry always loved most about his visits at the burrow was that it was never completely quiet. Not even at night. He loved the chaos and the laughter and all-around happy energy he always felt when he was there, and nothing devastated him more then being in the room with his favourite people who weren´t acting like themselves at all.
He and Hermione ate quickly and after they had cleared their plates Harry told Remus to handle the cleaning up with Narcissa. Draco disappeared into the basement after he finished eating to brew the dreamless sleep potion and Hermione had made a portkey that would bring them to Grimauld place. Before they left, he went over to Ron and asked him if he wanted to come. He wasn´t surprised when he told them that he would stay but Harry wanted him to know that it was his decision. When they were outside Hermione held him back for a minute.
“What did Tonks say?” She asked looking at him anxiously. After she promised him that she wouldn´t tell the Weasleys anything Harry told her quickly only whispering to make sure no one else would hear them. Hermione was horrified and outraged when he shared his suspicions about Percy, but she caught herself quickly. They took the portkey to Grimauld place and hurried inside. They automatically made their way into the kitchen where they found the other order members already talking loudly.
“We want to know where they are. We have to be there for Molly.” Hestia Jones yelled just when they walked in. Dumbledore held up one hand to silence everyone, but no one paid it any mind. It was so loud that Harry felt a headache coming so with all the force he had he yelled for silence. The others turned around upon hearing his voice and went quiet at ones.
“That´s much better thank you. Mrs. Jones I am sorry, but Molly Weasley wants to be alone with her family right now. She wants no one to know where they are, and we are going to respect her wishes in this very difficult time. Now, if you could sit down, please so that we can listen to the people who actually have a clue.”
“Thank you, Harry.” Dumbledore said smiling up at him. Harry nodded and he and Hermione sat down at the table. Harry called Kreacher to make tea and after everyone had a cup in front of them, he looked at Dumbledore to start. Harry gave Severus who was sitting the furthest away from everyone a quick look and was pleased by the frowning angry look on his lovers’ face.
“Like I said before. We are here today because we lost one of our own. A bright wizard who wouldn´t discriminate against anyone and went around with an open mind and heart. It is a terrible lost that we will feel deeply, and we will miss and remember him forever. But sadly, we are at war, and he won´t be the last person to go to soon. Every day Voldemort is getting stronger in numbers, and we can count ourselves lucky that so many of us are still here. We will find out who did this and bring them to justice. What we know for sure is that Voldemort is behind this. Harry is very close to them which paints a huge target on their backs. Of course, they would be targets anyway because the Weasleys are what the death eaters call blood traitors so they would be in harm’s way even if they weren´t associated with him.
Luckily the twins called Tonks to the scene immediately so someone from our site gets the case. Nymphadora if you could tell us what you found so far.”
“There isn´t much I can tell you Albus and you know that. If we still investigate, I can´t give you any details. What I can tell is that we suspect the death eaters as well but that we think they had help from someone the Weasleys know.”
“Oh, come on Tonks. Arthur was in the order. Surly you can make an exception.”
“Yeah, right!” Severus sneered.
“I can´t I am sorry. Scrimgeour knows that I am part of the order, and he will watch me even closer because I knew Arthur well. I can´t make any error, or I risk either compromising the case or getting it taken away from me. Kingsley and I will work, day and night if necessary. We will get them.” She said with conviction that didn´t leave room for any more questions.
“Fine!” Dumbledore said and for everyone else it seemed like he simply gave in, but Harry could see the cold look he threw at Tonks when she wasn´t looking.
“Harry, my boy, can you tell us how the Weasleys are holding up?”
“What do you think? They are devastated. Molly tries very hard, to keep it together for the kids but understandably she can´t. I wanted to ask for the help from the professor if I may. We need calming draughts and dreamless sleep potions for all of them and Hermione can´t do it alone. I would help but I am not good at potions, and I don´t want to risk an accident.”
“And of course, the boy who lives expects me to drop everything else to tend to him. Although I must say I am surprised that you are capable to see that you are completely useless in assisting Miss Granger. That must be a big hit for that overpowering ego of yours. Listen to me Potter, I have better things to do then to spend my evening with the likes of you, your know-it-all friend, and a horde of crying red heads that spend most of their lives tormenting me in class. I will not have it, so you better look for someone who gives a shit.” Severus spat and gave him a cold look that made the hairs on Harry´s arms stand up.
“You can´t be serious. You want to start a fight with me? Right now? Really? Because I have a lot of very bad emotions and I could use a chance to unload a few of them. It´s not like I would ever ask you for a favour for me, why would I? I know you’re a bitter snarky old man that compensates his shitty life by torturing students and scaring the shit out of anyone who crosses your way. And the worst part is that you love doing it. I know you hate me because of some shit my father did to you, how many years ago? You’re a noble man aren´t you? Tormenting not only a child for his father’s sins but his friends too? Kids who never met him, me included. It´s pathetic you know that right? You´re cruel that you want to deny a suffering family the much-needed rest they crave and deserve. A grieving mother and her children. You really are a class act Snape. Hope you can sleep good at night.”
“How dare you, you ignorant little monster. Talking about things you know nothing about. You think you now pain and torture because I was mean to you? To a boy that is fated to save the world. How many times did I have to safe your ass because you couldn´t? You should be kneeling before me thanking me and I still wouldn´t chance even a glance at you. You call me pathetic is rich Potter, when you are the authority on the subject.”
“I never asked you to safe me. It´s not my fault that you can´t keep your nose out of other people’s business. You did it when you were a student and it hasn´t changed since. How does it feel to know that everybody hates you? That you don´t have one friend? Maybe you would have one, if you wouldn´t keep make assumptions about other people and actually bother to get to know the person but you just assume that you´re right without knowing anything about the person you’re talking to.” Severus sprang to his feet wand in hand. Harry reacted instantly his own wand on the ready.
“That is enough Severus!! He didn´t demand anything he asked, quite nicely I might add. You will go with them and help Miss. Granger with her potions because she needs you to, you are the most qualified person in this room so to say it plain: Suck it up! Speaking about kicking someone who´s already down Severus, you should be ashamed of yourself. And Harry you cannot talk to him that way. Even when there is truth to what you are saying, he is still your teacher, and you will treat him with respect. I know you two don´t get along but you will work with him because I say so. You are on the same site. You don´t have to like each other but you will pull yourself together. You will assist Harry in everything he needs, you will do so without complaint or any snarky, degrading comments. Do you hear me?” Dumbledore asked coldly and Harry had to give it to the old man. He too was a brilliant actor.
Severus gave him an infuriated look but didn´t comment. He crossed his arms over his chest and continued to stare at the headmaster. Harry suddenly started laughing when he looked at his lover. He quickly apologized and explained it away to everything that happened today. The meeting dissolved quickly after that. Harry looked at Tonks who nodded slightly confirming that the letter had found his way before he stood pulling Hermione with him. Severus sighed and followed them out of the kitchen and the house. They only spoke when they had entered the wards at headquarters and Severus gave Harry a deep kiss.
“Sorry about that.”
“Yeah, me too. You were brilliant though. I actually got goosebumps like I used to before all this.” Severus gave him a crooked smile.
“Awww… Only you two can be so adorable after insulting each other greatly.”
“Haha, very funny Mione.”
“How are you feeling Harry?” Severus asked worriedly.
“I´m holding up alright. Why? Do you think this could affect the baby?”
“Well, stress can be harmful. But as long as you don´t feel off everything should be alright.”
“I think I´m okay. Just tired.”
“Why did you wanted me to come here? I know there are a few people more then capable in there for the potions.”
“I just needed an excuse to see you for a few hours. This will be a long night and… I need you right now.”
“Then I won´t go anywhere.” Severus said kissing him again.
“Thank you.” Harry said after they broke apart. They took one deep breath before they made their way in. This would be a long night indeed.

***I really enjoyed whritting this chapter although it tore me apart a little. Book Arthur is my favourite Weasley and I certainly like him more then Molly but she is the working force of the family and regrettibly the stronger character so I couldn´t kill her off. I really loved to whrite the banter between Harry and Sev since I didn´t really get to do that yet because it doesn´t really fit the story line so that was fun. I really like how the chapter turned out and I hope you like it to. Let me know what you think.***
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