A relatively short chapter, but I hope you like it. I've got another six chapters I need to post so don't worry.
Chapter 1 – Second Home
"Welcome home, Harry dear!"
Harry smiled happily as he was wrapped in one of Mrs Weasley's warm hugs. It was good to be back in the Burrow, but also rather strange considering the company he'd brought with him.
"Oh, how've you been, dear? And this must be your cousin! Welcome to the Weasley household, Dudley!" Molly Weasley chattered as she busied herself with Harry and Dudley's bags. Harry would have helped, but he knew how the red-haired woman took pride in her hospitality.
"I… Umm, thanks," Dudley mumbled quietly. His last experience with the Weasleys hadn't ended very well, and now this bubbly woman in a patchwork dress was rushing around, he was very overwhelmed by it all.
"Oh, Mrs Weasley, let me-," Harry offered, but he was cut off.
"It's okay, Harry, I'll get Ron to do it. Ron! Would you mind taking Harry and Dudley's bags upstairs?"
"Sure mum," Ron grumbled as he simply lifted the two heavy bags with a flick of his wand and levitated them upstairs. He wouldn't dare say it, but his mother seemed to be forgetting she had magic. Once that was done, he made his way to greet Harry.
"Good to see you back, mate," he said cheerfully. "But what's with your cousin being here?"
"It's good to see you too," Harry laughed. "And your mum thought it would be good for Dudley to get, um… acquainted with your family. Remember last time they met?"
"Oh yeah, I remember that!"
Ron tried to hide his laughter at the memory, but a small giggle succeeded in escaping his mouth. Dudley didn't seem to notice; he was too busy staring in wonderment at the pots and pans that cleaned themselves.