Chapter 7

Anna rolled over onto her side and observed Charlie's sleeping form, he really was quite handsome. The summer sun was bringing out his freckles but his closed eyes had bags underneath them.

"Anna stop staring at me" he said, his eyes still closed but with a slight smile on his face, "What time is it?" he asked opening his eyes to look at her,

"Nearly 8"

"Why are you awake?"

"Couldn't sleep" Anna replied shuffling down the bed so she was snuggled next to him "I think you were right though" she said

"Of course I am, what about?" he replied cheekily,

"About it being time to settle, and stop running from my past"

"The past is gone now Anna, it's about the future, our future"

"I think Ginny and Tonks are starting to trust me"

"Mum's trying, she doesn't like admitting she's wrong"

"I know, she is being nicer to me though"

"I think she finds it hard to let us go, especially with Percy and all that"

"You're such a close family, it amazes me"

"We are pretty amazing" said Charlie with a grin.

Anna giggles and he smiled at her.

"I love you Anna"

"I love you too Charlie"

"Anna?"

"Yes?"

"Will you marry me?" Anna looked up at him, her eyes wide

"I don't mean right now, we could wait until after the war, we don't even have to tell anyone yet it's just…"

"Charlie stop rambling" Charlie silenced, looking apprehensive

"I would love to marry you"

"Really?" Charlie asked with a boyish grin on his face,

"Really" said Anna.

Charlie kissed her hard on the lips and then smiled into her mouth.

"I think you're right though, we should keep it a secret until all this is over and done with" Charlie nodded with tears in his eyes. Anna couldn't believe it, Charlie held her tightly and she had never felt so safe or happy.

"I must be the happiest person in the world" Anna whispered

"Not possible" said Charlie wiping her tears away while allowing his own to fall,

"Why is that Mr Weasley?"

"Because I am" Anna giggled again and snuggle into him.

"BREAKFAST!" Mrs Weasley's voice floated upstairs causing Anna and Charlie to abandon their sleepy snuggles.

Anna put her dressing gown and slippers on and followed Charlie downstairs, as she walked into the kitchen the occupants wished them both morning greetings and Tonks smiled at Anna.

"You look cheerful this morning" said Tonks causing Anna to blush,

"Well yes, it's a wonderful da…" Anna's voice died as she looked outside and saw the rain hitting the windows. Charlie covered her embarassment by asking his mother where his socks were.

Anna sat down and poured Charlie and herself a cup of tea, she passed Charlie his cup and took a sip of her own.

"What are your plans for the day then?" Molly asked putting a plate of cooked breakfast down in front of them,

"I've got stuff to do with Remus" said Charlie glancing at Ginny, who looked thoroughly exhausted.

"What about you Anna dear?" said Molly, Anna smiled at the term of endearment,

"I thought I might look for a job" she replied, she really missed working with the animals,

"I wouldn't hold out much hope if I were you Anna, the ministry is controlling the prophet so not much adverts are getting through to…" A knock at the door disturbed them, silence fell on the table and Arthur went to answer the door. Remus darted out of the back of the house with Tonks and Anna saw them disapparate.

"…want to know if Potter has had any contact with you" said a square faced man walking into the kitchen behind Arthur,

"No we haven't heard anything" said Arthur in a stressed voice,

"Is your son here?" said the man,

"Which one?" Molly snapped,

"The one that hangs around with Potter"

"Ron is upstairs, he's seriously ill with Spoittergroit, you can check if you like"

"Not right now, it's contagious ain't it?"

"Highly" said Arthur

"Who are you?" said the man looking at Anna, "You ain't a red head"

"I'm Anna…"

"Weasley, my wife" said Charlie grasping Anna's hand,

"We don't have record that you're married"

"Well we got married in Romania so you wouldn't have would you? We are required to submit the evidence within a month of returning to Britain, well we haven't been here that long so we…"

"Alright, send your paperwork in as soon as possible, I hope she's pureblood though" he said surveying Anna as though her blood status might suddenely appear on her forehead,

"She is" said Charlie abruptly,

"Right, well Weasley if Potter or the Mudblood have any contact with you, you'd better tell us"

"Fine" said Arthur quickly as Charlie put his hand on Ginny's shoulder to prevent her from retorting.

"Well, see you at work then Weasley" Mr Weasley nodded and escorted him out of the house, when he returned he was looking grim faced.

"Well this changes things, Anna, Charlie we need to find you somewhere to stay that's…"

"One minute Arthur" said Mrs Weasley looking like a tiger about to pounce, Anna thought she knew why,

"Are you married?" she asked looking directly at Charlie

"No mum, of course not but I could hardly tell him her surname could I?" Molly wilted,

"Good, if you had eloped I would have been so upset I…"

"Not now Molly, I'll contact Remus to let him know of the developments and to see if he has any ideas" Charlie nodded and turned to look at Anna, the war had really started.

A/N I'm really sorry about the delay, I've started a new job and things have gotten hectic! Please review I really enjoy reading them, constructive criticism welcome.

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