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Ginny rushed around the shop as all the students came in, doing their last minute shopping before school. It was the day before everyone was headed to the Hogwarts express. She almost missed it. She had been to King's Cross station every year for as long as she could remember, whether she was heading to Hogwarts or not. It was a strange feeling knowing she wouldn't be going again. Until she had a child of her own to take, she supposed. "Fred, we need more nosebleed nougats up front!" she yelled to her brother who was working to restock the shelves. But the products were flying off them as fast as he could get them on.
"We're all out. I brought the last of them up 20 minutes ago," he called after her as he finished restocking the shelf he had been working on. He loved when the store got busy, but he was glad the store was only open another 30 minutes. He had been working since sunrise, along with Ginny, Hermione, Ron and Harry. He was so thankful they all were willing to help out. It would have been hell without all the help.
"What about the quills?" Ron asked, pushing his hair back out of his face.
"Smart answer, self inking, or spell checking?"
"All of them," Harry replied, joining the two.
"I'll bring out the last batches. I can't believe it's so busy this year. We've never done so much business!" Fred beamed.
"Well I'd say it's a combination of the war ending, Filch being gone, and the fact that several teachers have endorsed some of your products," Hermione laughed. She couldn't believe when she heard that Flitwick and McGonagall had both encouraged students to shop at WWW for some of the more helpful products, such as the quills and defensive products, which could be used during Defense against the dark arts lessons.
"Yes, they always were my favorite professors," Fred laughed as he headed toward the back room. "Alright kids, these are the last of them," he refilled the containers which held the quills and was almost knocked over by the kids rushing to them. "I could get used to this. Georgie is going to be jealous he missed this."
They all sighed in relief as the last of the kids walked out of the store. Ron ran over and locked the door quickly, not wanting anyone else to make their way in. "That was mad," he sat down on the steps nearest the door.
"I thought it was exciting!" Ginny was smiling. She and Fred were the only two who still seemed to have their spirits about them.
"I'm with you, sister," Fred laughed as he put an arm around her shoulders. "Thank you all for helping out today. I wouldn't have made it without you."
"Hey, it was fun for some of it," Hermione leaned her head on Harry's shoulder as she sat next to him. "I don't think I've done that much running around though since hunting for Horcruxes."
"I'm just ready to relax," Harry yawned.
"Firewisky for everyone?" Fred grinned as he headed upstairs.
"Yes please!" Ginny exclaimed.
"Now, dear, we need to get all of the details straight. We need to get the invitations sent out and the flowers ordered and the cake-"
"Mum, it's months until the wedding. We don't need to rush everything," Ginny interrupted her mother, smiling. She knew she was in for a lot of her mother's over-zealous thinking. It would all be worth it thought, in the end.
"But if we don't get the invitations out, not everyone will be able to make it. Please, lets at least get those done," Molly sighed.
"Come on, Gin. That'll be easy. I mean, how many people can you be inviting?"
"Remember Bill and Fleur's wedding?" Ginny rolled her eyes.
"Well, yes, but Harry doesn't have much in the way of extended family. I mean, we're it. So it's your family. And some people from hogwarts, right?'
"Oh, mum insists on inviting everyone I've ever encountered. Plus there is the Dursley's."
"You're not really inviting them are you? They're going to laugh!" Hermione looked to Molly.
"Of course we are, dear. They're his family," Molly's smile was strained. She would never admit it allowed, but she couldn't stand them. What they had done to Harry was unthinkable. But nevertheless, they were family.
"We're his family! They never even cared about what happened to him!" Hermione took a deep breath. She hated talking about the Dursley's. It always made her so angry.
"We're sending invitations, dear. They don't have to show up. It's polite. If they hadn't taken Harry in, however poorly they chose to do it, we wouldn't have him today," she put a hand on Hermione's.
"So back to the invitations," Ginny was eager to change the subject. "They don't need to be fancy, mum. Just a time and date."
"Oh, no, that'll never do. Alright, let's set those aside for a moment. How about flowers?"
"I don't know, mum. Red and white?" she sighed. "It really doesn't matter. All I want is to marry him. I'm not Fleur. I don't need a big fancy wedding. All the important parts are taken care of. Hermione is my maid of honor, and Luna, Fleur and Katie are bridesmaids. Ron is the best man, with Neville, George and Fred as groomsmen. As long as we have them, we're set."
"Oh, Ginny, why must you be so difficult? You are my only daughter. I've been dreaming about helping you with your wedding since you were born," Molly scowled, causing Ginny to giggle.
"I think she is looking forward to this more than I am."
"Have fun wedding planning?" Fred laughed as both girls entered the flat. He knew what they had gone through all day.
"It was awful. Mum is crazy," Ginny laughed as she sat down. "It smells wonderful in here. Who cooked?"
"We thought you lovely ladies deserved a nice dinner tonight," Harry appeared from the hallway.
"For the record, I still stand by what I said at Bill and Fleur's wedding. About putting a full body-bind curse on mum until it's over," he laughed.
"You want to help me out with that?" Ginny smiled.
"It can't be that bad. Just be glad your mum is so excited about it. Remember how she felt about Bill and Fleur's wedding?" Harry kissed her cheek.
"True. But she loves you. Maybe more than us," she laughed. "When can we eat?"
"Right now if you'd like," Fred grabbed plates from the cabinet. It wasn't often he did things the muggle way, but he enjoyed it when it involved doing something for Hermione. It made it feel more special.
"We'd very much like," Hermione smiled. "Is Ron out with Fay?"
"Need you even ask?" Harry laughed. Ron had been out with her more and more lately. "I can't believe they're getting so close. I never would have thought about it back in Hogwarts."
"Makes sense though," Hermione added. "She loves quidditch and she's always wanted to be an auror. I think they're made for each other."
"I, for one, am just glad he's happy with someone who is not you," Fred kissed her.
