July 1979
"James and Lily, who would have thought it." Minerva chuckled at Albus expression as he read the card. "I only hope their careful though. They're doing great work for the order but you know how loudly their broad casting their views on Riddle."
Albus sat stroking his chin giving a little nod. He was enjoying a lemon sherbet staring mindlessly into the fire. He was woken from his trance by Minerva, "Albus what on earth is on your mind? You would never guess that we're on holiday."
"Minerva I forgot to tell you early but Molly Weasley gave birth to twins today, identical boys I believe." Minerva's face lit up before it was replaced by a quizzical look. "Albus what is it? I can cope with other people having children Albus." He didn't laugh at her small joke and neither did she as it failed to hide the flashback of when Molly had had Charlie.
"No that's the good news. Her twin brothers died an hour before the boys arrived. Arthur owled me asking for advice." Minerva sank down into the sofa beside him. "Poor Molly." Minerva was incredibly close to Molly as not only had Molly been one of her favourites but the two had spent so much time together in the order. "Yes my dear- I wish this war could be won without any sacrifice but then what would be in the joys of peace?"