Molly despised the feeling. It was like something heavy was pressing down her chest making it hard to breathe freely. Maybe it was Percy leaving that was making her feel uneasy. Or Bill and Fleur's wedding. Perhaps, it was the looming threat of the war. The First Wizarding War hadn't done her much good, killing her twin brothers Gideon and Fabian Prewett. She loathed the thought of losing a loved one to the war again- she could lose her family in an instant. Molly clutched hard on the back of a chair, regaining her breath.
She shook her head. She would not let it happen again! She thought viciously as she stirred on a pot of chowder, the liquid almost splashing to her apron. She tried to calming herself down and chanted that everyone will be okay. She poured the chowder on a large bowl with steady hands and carried it towards the table, a smile plastered on her lips.
"Dinner's ready, children!" she called out at the bottom on the stairs. She then felt calloused hands untying the knot of her apron on her leg- Arthur. "Thanks, dear." she grinned lovingly at her husbands and placed a tender kiss on his lips.
The tables soon filled up with people who eyed the meals hungrily. All of them seemed to be starving and immediately dug in with their spoons. Laughter and smiles filled the room as the dinner ensued in the night. Molly watched- Bill and Fleur were happily in love, as well as Remus and Tonks; Charlie talked animatedly about Quidditch with Ron; Fred and George were laughing about the time they had pranked Dumbledore with a highly amused Hermione; and Harry and Ginny, who were both smiling with their cheeks flushed. The scene was what filled Molly up with tremendous strength. Seeing her family happy gave her the courage to go on with her life.
The dinner continued until all of them were full to the brim. "Molly, dinner was amazing. Thanks for having us over." Tonks said after the feast, standing beside the door with her hand in Remus'. "Yes, Molly, thank you. Dora and I couldn't think of a better place to spend a free night." Remus nodded, looking lovingly at his wife.
"It's my pleasure, you two. Here, have some pies to take home. I know how much you enjoyed them." Molly grinned and handed them a plastic wrapped package.
"Thank you, Molly." Remus gratefully said, taking the package from her and stepping out of the Burrow.
"Don't forget to be back on Bill and Fleur's wedding, alright?" she called out after them.
"Of course, Molly! We wouldn't miss is for the world!" Dora grinned and waved before they Disapparated out of sight.
Molly sighed contentedly as she stared onto dry patches of grass before her when she felt warm hands rest on her shoulder, accompanied by a soft voice. "Molly, dear."
"Arthur." she closed her eyes and smiled, savoring the calming feeling of his hands on her shoulders. She rested her head on his chest, leaning back.
"Tiring day today?"
"Yes, but it was worth it." she turned to face him, "Now, let's get us some hot chocolate before bed and dance to Celestina Warbeck."