It was late and Ginny Weasley was standing on a hill outside the Burrow. Positioned in front of her was an easel, onto which she was duplicating the beautiful sunset before her.
Ginny had recently taken up painting. She found it relaxing and it gave her a reason to spend time outside. Having six brothers, it was nice to be outside of the house sometimes. Still, the cool night air didn't get to be silent. The peacefulness was invaded by the yelling coming from the home behind her. Three days ago, Ginny's mother had discovered more Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes order forms.
Suddenly, she heard the tell-tale pop of someone Apparating. She looked up to see two men and one animal heading towards her. The stately, white-bearded wizard with a broken-looking nose was, of course, Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts. Ginny knew the other man too, as he had taught Defense Against the Dark Arts during her second year at Hogwarts. He was Remus Lupin and she knew he was a close ally of Professor Dumbledore. The large black dog standing between them was "Snuffles", otherwise known as Sirius Black. Up until a couple months ago, Ginny had believed, like the rest of the wizarding world, that Sirius Black was a murderous madman, but now she and the rest of her family knew he had been innocent.
"Good evening, Miss Weasley," said Dumbledore. "Would you please lead us inside." Ginny did so. She liked the fact that Dumbledore didn't talk down to her the way many adults did, even though he was the most powerful wizard in the world.
"Uh... we have company," Ginny's father said as the four of them entered the house. Sirius turned back into a man just as soon as he was safely inside. To Ginny's relief, her mother and the twins were forced to end their argument.
"Oh, Albus," said Ginny's mother, looking harried. "What are you doing here?"
"May we sit down?" asked Dumbledore.
"Oh, of course," Ginny's mum replied. "Ginny, go to your room." Before Ginny could protest, Dumbledore did it for her.
"No, this is for all of you to hear," he said, taking a seat at the Weasley table. "Keep her here and get the rest of your family."
