one drop for the dead son - her beautiful boy, never to crack a joke again.
two drops for the scarred sons - they suffered everyday, she couldn't protect them.
three drops for her daughter's innocence - she loses it more, everyday.
four drops for her son's guilt - that could be cut with an knife.
five drops for her youngest son – who whimpers dead names in the night.
six drops for her braver son - who flinches whenever a loud sound is made.
seven drops for her husband's remorse – he lost that humour that she used to love.
Molly Weasley whipped her eyes of the wet substance, then went to serve her broken family tea.