They were all surprised that the kitchen was empty when they entered; George had a fleeting moment of suspicion but then decided they must still be attending their different duties.
Hermione wet a cloth to wash Ron's forehead before using her wand to heal the cut.
"It's almost too quite here" Fred winced as he sat down and began to pick at the leftover food.
"Dad would still be at the ministry, Bill, Remus, Tonks and Moody all had order business. Ginny was making sure mum got caught up in wedding plans with Fleur right… she obviously did a good job".
"Oh she did" Came an amused voice from behind them as Remus followed them into the kitchen.
"Right now the girls are immersed in wedding plans".
"I thought you had order business tonight".
"I did" He responded lightly, giving Hermione a smile and gently tapping his wand against Ron's swelling wrist.
"Sometimes order business involves ensuring the safety of other members of the order". George looked up from his plate of food in realization.
"That was your protronus"
"You four did an amazing job; I just added a little extra protection".
"Blimey is that what that was, I thought I was going mad" Ron muttered shaking his hand as the pain disappeared.
"Thanks for that".
"But yours wasn't the only one" George stared at him curiously. Remus caught Ron's eye and gave him a smile.
"Moody had no doubt that you could handle things yourself, I think he just wanted to show he'd be there if you needed him".
"BOYS! WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING?" The guilty party jumped at the sound of Mrs. Weasley's voice, Remus quickly preparing a fast exit, but calling out to her before he left.
"They've made you proud tonight Molly; don't be too hard on them".
"Well" She stood hands on hips glaring at them for a moment, then her eyes softened as she noticed Hermione sitting close to Ron, the cloth she'd been using still clasped in her hand.
"Hermione dear I'm so glad to see you" She rushed over with tears in her eyes to give Hermione a crushing hug. Taking their cue Fred and George pulled Ron quickly to his feet, and the three slipped away, Ron giving her a quick look before hurrying upstairs to his room.