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Chapter 6: Funerals and Surprises
That morning the Burrow was not at its usual sound level. The day no-one wanted had dawned. It was the day of saying goodbye to those who died during the war. To save some families too much grief a mass funeral is being held at Hogwarts. For the Weasley and Co. family this was a hard event. This family had lost a son, a brother, a friend and most importantly another half.
It took almost 2 hours to convince George to get out of bed. The Weasley's had to get Angelina to come over as she was the only one who could talk to George.
Despite Harry kept saying he was ok, inside he was just an emotional wreck as George was. Only Ginny could break through Harry she could tell there was something wrong with him. Ginny got Harry to come outside and she got him to spill the beans.
"Harry I know there is something wrong. You aren't yourself today."
"It's just everything about today is my fault. The reason George is a wreck is because Fred died protecting me the same reason all those other people died."
"Harry those people may have tried to protect you but they wanted to make the future better and they were fully aware of the consequences of this battle. Remus and Tonks, for example, they died to make the world better for their son."
After a few minutes Harry responded with:
"Gin have I told you that you are always right?"
"No you haven't."
"Well you are," Harry said giving Ginny a kiss. When they came up for air Ron shouted:
"Oi are you two lovebirds coming or not?" Harry and Ginny got up and made their way over to the port key. Once everyone had grabbed on they were magically transported to the grounds of Hogwarts. Harry and Ron spotted Temporary Minister Of Magic Kingsley Shacklebolt and went over to talk to him of their plans for being Auror's. In which Kingsley was happy to introduce them into the team immediately. Ginny and Hermione went to talk to Neville, Hannah and Luna about their plans for Hogwarts and just chatting in general. Bill, Fleur, Charlie and Tash went to talk to Hagrid and Madame Maxine about dragons and the new facility of the outskirts of the Forbidden Forest. Angelina got George to come and talk to Lee but the conversation was minimal.
Now it was time for the service to begin, all the guests were seated and watched as Headmistress Minerva McGonnagall came up to the podium.
"Today we remember what happened on May the 2nd we are recognising those who lost their lives trying to make the world a better place. I am going to read out the names of those people who died and if anyone wants to they can come up and say a few words about that person."
The names went on of those people that died and as the list of names Harry did not know he began to feel more guilty and responsible as the list went on. Then the names Nymphadora Tonks Lupin and Remus Lupin were called. Harry got up and took little Teddy with him.
"Um I would like to say some words about Nymphadora and Remus. Firstly, this little boy's name is Teddy Remus Lupin son of Remus and Nymphadora. He is proof of what they died fighting for. Nymphadora, no I should call her Tonks she hated Nymphadora she was an amazing person. She always had a bubbly personality even throughout the war. My most vivid memory of her is every time at Grimmauld Place she would trip over the Troll umbrella stand every time. Remus was a great friend he was a great teacher in my 3rd year and an equally great friend. He was one of the only remaining people who was friends with my dad. Thank you." And Harry sat down, Ginny whispered good job to Harry. It was nearing the end of the list and a certain large group of people knew what name was coming up. Then McGonnagall announced Fred's name it caused Mrs Weasley to burst into tears. Before anyone could stand up George was already up at the podium.
"I'm George Weasley and I'm Fred's twin." This caused a gasp from the crowd and many people started silently crying.
"It took my family almost 2 hours for my family to convince me to come here today and thinking about it now I am ashamed of myself and Fred I'm sorry. I can't picture a life without you but know I have to and I can't be upset about it anymore. I promise I won't be miserable I'll even reopen the shop. I hope you forgive me."
After George sat down everyone was crying. McGonnagal could only choke out that the ceremony was over. Soon everyone got up and went back to catching up with people. After Harry, Ginny, Hermione and Ron told McGonnagal of their Hogwarts plans all the Weasley's were ready to go.
Once they got home Harry pulled Tash over for a chat.
"Hey Tash can we apparate to St Mungo's I need you to check something for me." Tash agreed and they made their way to the Genetic Floor.
"I've book us in for a genetic matching appointment."
"You really think were related, Harry."
"Well I have a hunch."
"Mr Potter and Miss Prill, Healer Bourke is ready to see you."
Tash and Harry made their way to the room inside there were multiple complex equipment and gadgets
"Hello I am Healer Bourke today all you need to do is put a blood sample on one of these plates." While they were doing this Harry mentioned that he must not talk to anyone about this testing. Healer Bourke also told them they would get the results in 15 minutes much quicker than the muggle method. Once the blood tests were done and the 15 minutes has been waited the results were handed to them in a white envelope.
"Let's make multiple copies and get all the Weasley's to open them at the same time."
When Harry and Tash got home dinner was ready. Dinner went very slowly and quietly. Once the dishes were cleared everyone went into the living room. On the table were a stack of plain white letters each addressed to everyone there. Once everyone opened it Harry read out loud.
"Dear Mr Harry James Potter and Miss Natasha Anne Prill,
we would like to say that your results for your genetic matching have been calculated. These results state that you are 50% related which means you are half-brother and sister."
Harry didn't bother reading the rest of the letter as he was engulfed by a group of very happy Weasley's. Harry was over the moon. He had a wizard half-sister. This was the best news he had received in a long time. For a couple of minutes the happy family just stood embraced in a hug.
Done! Hoped you liked it. That was a hard chapter to write. Please read and review.
~HermioneLovegood99
