Rose Weasley hated listening to her parents fight. She heard the door slam and knew her father wouldn't be back for at least a day. Her mother would smile too wide and pretend everything was just fine, but she would cry at night when she thought no one could hear.

Rose lay flat in her bed and waited for her mother's tears to stop. Uncle Harry told her how he had wished upon a star as a boy. He had wanted a real family and now he had one. Rose wanted her family to be happy.

"I'm gonna wish it." She licked her lips and felt her magic spiraling inside her like it did sometimes before things broke. "I'm gonna have a happy family."

She kept whispering the words and feeling her magic wind tighter and tighter inside of her body until her mother drifted off to sleep.

Rose shoved the blankets down, slipped out of her bed, and opened her door. The hallway was dark, and she considered going back to the safety of her bed. She looked over her shoulder into her room. It was safe, but it wouldn't help her wish come true.

She squared her little shoulders and stuck out her lower lip. The shadows weren't dangerous. Her mum wouldn't let any monsters live in the house. She took a deep breath and tiptoed past her mother's room and down the stairs to the kitchen door.

She knew her Dad always forgot to put the wards up when he left, so the door swung open without ruining her plans. She slipped outside into the grass. It was damp and cold, but she didn't care. She looked up at the sky and picked a star. It was the prettiest star. She clenched her fists at her sides and pushed her magic toward her hands before she raised them up to the sky.

"I wish my Mummy and Daddy were happy. I wish I had a Daddy that wouldn't make Mummy cry."

Sharp flashes of light and power broke from her hands and raced up into the sky toward the sky. Rose slumped against the brick wall of her house. She was so tired.

There was a sudden flash of light and Rose looked down at the small sparkly stone that was suddenly next to her. She took a deep breath and grabbed it. It was special. She knew it.

She carried it back into the house and closed the door. The stars twinkled in the sky and an odd hum of power swirled our from one.

"So mote it be." A feminine voice whispered as the star disappeared.

Ronald Weasley shook himself awake and stared blearily at the clock on his nightstand. He shook his head and glanced down at the witch curled up on the other side of the bed. She'd come to bed despite being angry. He knew she'd forgive him. She always did.

It was the First of September, and his Rosie was off to school for the first time. He smiled. Seeing her off to school would be wonderful.

Draco rubbed his hand through his son's hair. He watched his wife fuss over their daughter. The younger children were stashed away with his mother for the day, and he couldn't help imagining his beloved rounded with another. He smirked as Hermione turned toward him with a watery smile. With any luck, they'd have the nursery filled again before Scorpius and Rosie were back for the summer.

Hermione watched as her ex husband rushed towards them with minutes to spare. Scorpius and Rose were ready, but Rose would be happy to see Ronald.

"Sorry, I'm late." Ron nodded to her and Draco before turning to Rose. "I can't believe you're old enough to get on this train, Rosie."

"I want to stay with Scorp, Daddy." She chewed on the side of her lower lip. "That means I might be in Slytherin."

Hermione smiled as Ron nodded slowly. This was a real test of how much he'd grown. She took a deep breath and watched as the Ronald she'd always believed in stepped up.

"If you get sorted into Slytherin, you will be the smartest and most cunning of the lot, Rosie." Ron stroked the side of her face. "And I'll be proud as punch. You'll probably need to chat with your other father to find out all the neat things about life in the dungeons though."

Rose threw herself into her father's arms and beamed at Draco, Hermione, and Scorpius over his shoulder.

Rose looked out across the garden. The Manor was sparkling with fairy lights. Her siblings were all thrilled to see her graduate and to celebrate. Though the youngest three were pouting because she wouldn't be there when they were. Hugo was standing next to Dad. They looked a lot alike, but they moved differently. Hugo moved like her father did. He was precise and careful.

"Why are you hiding in here?" Scorpius rolled his eyes. "They're all out there waiting on us."

"I know." She rolled her eyes. "I think I'm just enjoying the moment. I made a wish a long time ago and I got so much more than I asked for. I feel grateful."

"You know that when Blacks wish upon the stars the universe bends." Scorpius chuckled. "I wished once or twice, too."

"What did you wish for, Brother?" Rose leaned back against the wall.

"I wanted a real mum, and enough siblings to play quidditch with." Scorpius grinned. "My wish sure did come true, and if we don't get out there soon Father's going to drag Mum off to make more."

Rose nodded and grabbed her brother's hand. They joined in the frolicking and the dancing. The stars sparkled above them.

Author's Note

These are the cute moments from the most boring story I ever imagined, but I like them. Hope you do, too.

-Anna