James sat staring at the king-sized bed they used to share. How could Maggie be gone? Some well meaning - ignorant slob had said at Rose and Scorpius' wedding what blessing it was that they had time to prepare.

Prepare!? How co you prepare for your wife's death? Cancer. What a disgusting relentless killer. Maggie had fought like a trooper but the cancer had won.

Now he had two girls to raise. How the hell was he supposed to do that? He didn't even know how to go on alone. He didn't even know how he would sleep with out her cuddled in his arms.

James took out his wand and transfigured the bed in to a double. At least he wouldn't have to sleep alone in a huge bed.

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Freddy sat holding his son and James' oldest girl. He had taken them out in to the yard after the funeral. They had played for a bit and then Trey had asked the hard question. Why did Maggie have to die. Freddy did the best to answer. Then he just held the two of them, in the glider, and let them cry. They had both fallen asleep, holding each other's hands.

Aunt Ginny had come in to the garden to look for them. She smiled a sad smile. "Poor baby, it's the first real sleep she has had since her mum died. Would you like me to take her in to her bed?"

Fred shook his head. "I'd like to just sit here with them if it's all right."

Ginny laid a loving hand upon his cheek. She conjured a blanket to wrap them in. "You are worried about James aren't you."

Fred began to cry, silent big tears. "I can't imagine losing Amy. How will James go on?"

Ginny knelt in front of him. "He'll go on because he has to. Their girls need him and that's a blessing. He'll go on because he has you and Rose and the rest of the family to help. He'll go on because that's what Maggie wanted him to do."

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Harry softly entered James and Maggie's room. James had cried himself to sleep, sitting in the chair under the window, that had been Maggie's favorite.

Harry noted the smaller bed. He sat on the edge of it and just watched this grown man, his eldest, sleep. How he wished he could make the pain go away. How he wished he could give life back to Maggie.

How do you ease your children's pain? How do you help them cope?

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Rose stood at the front door thanking the employees of the Cannons who had come by to offer their condolences.

She glanced toward her new husband. Scorpius had James and Linda's youngest in his arms. She was fast asleep and Scorpius had settled himself in a large arm chair near the fire.

Rose and he had talked last night. After Rose had cried for what seemed like hours. They were determined to help James with the girls.

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Al and Lilly were cleaning up the kitchen. There was no need for words. They had worked so well together for so long they just got on with what needed to be done.

Ambrose and Marie entered the room. Lily turned toward her husband and crumpled in to his arms, sobbing quietly. Al gather his Marie in to his arms. The four of them just stood crying for some time.

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Louis returned from helping Mr. and Mrs. Creevy home. Maggie's folks had been, naturally, devastated at losing their daughter. They had held up fairly well through the service and the dinner after, but just a while ago , they had both come un done. Ambrose had given them both a calming draught and Louis had volunteered to help their youngest daughter take them home.

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Maggie's spirit flitted from scene to scene. Arthur stopped her. "My dear there is nothing you can do to ease their grief. It is time for you to come and greet those who have been waiting for you. You may return to them in a while."

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AN- Trey is Fred II's son, Fred III. Fred II is George's son.

If you want to know more about James and Maggie please read my fan fic James Sirius Potter.

Ambrose is Lilly Potter's husband. More about them can be found in my fan fic Lily's letters.

Maggie is Colin Creevy's niece.