Within a week of moving into the new cottage, Rose managed to unpack her entire room. While her parents and sisters had rooms downstairs, Rose and Hugo had rooms upstairs. The light coming into the room reflected off her gold frame bed with her strawberry print sheets, white dresser, and lace curtains. Now Rose was repacking some of her clothes and things for the upcoming year. Music played as she moved around the room organized her things, occasionally dancing along. At one point, Rose was caught up in her dancing that she jumped slightly when there was a knock on her door.

"Come in!" said Rose composing herself. Hermione opened the door clasping the bag that she, Ron, and Harry used during their quest for the Deathly Hallows.

"It's a bit tattered," said Hermione. "It was in a box full of our Hogwarts robes and other old clothes."

"It's perfect, Mum," said Rose as Hermione handed her the bag. Just then, a faint cry came from downstairs.

"Mummy!" called Hattie.

"I'll be back," said Hermione as she went down to soothe Ruby. Rose sat on her bed to open the bag and looked inside to see the extent of the charm.

Just as Hermione walked out of Rose's room, Scorpius passed by to get to the guest room where he was staying while remaining with the Granger-Weasleys.

"What are you doing?" he asked as he entered Rose's room to poke around at the items.

"Packing," said Rose.

"We're not leaving until next week," said Scorpius.

"We can't wait until the last minute," insisted Rose. "We've got to make sure we have everything."

"Do you really need all of those books?" asked Scorpius as he eyed the pile of things on Rose's green armchair.

"Perhaps," said Rose halfheartedly as she began to put things in the beaded bag.

Scorpius noticed that as Rose started to bit her nails in between grabbing and packing things. It was this small gesture that made Scorpius realized that Rose was anxious and overthinking. Just before Rose could walk over to the armchair, Scorpius grabbed her arm to prevent her from walking away. It was not a harsh grab but firm enough for Rose to stop in her tracks and sit next to Scorpius on her bed.

"What's wrong?" asked Scorpius.

"Nothing," lied Rose. "I'm just stressed out about packing."

Not believing her, Scorpius raised his eyebrows at that answer.

"Rosie," insisted Scorpius. "Tell me." Rose sighed before looking at Scorpius with her sheepish expression.

"I'm scared," whispered Rose.

"Of what?" asked Scorpius.

"Well, everything!" said Rose. "I'm scared of leaving home and maybe never seeing Ruby or Hattie grow up, or Mum or Dad getting hurt, or Hugo being tormented at school without me there. I'm scared of failing at this mission - I mean, I know I'm clever, but those four were just brilliant! And I'm scared that we may never be able to defeat Charmer even if we accomplished this!"

Scorpius nodded his head at Rose's ramblings. His fears and concerns were the same as Rose, especially the fear that the Granger-Weasleys would be placed in further danger.

"I know it's ridiculous," said Rose. "I'm daughter of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger - I'm supposed to be brave. And yet, I'm terrified of all of these things!"

"You don't think we were as well?" asked Hermione.

Rose and Scorpius turned their heads towards the door and saw Hermione with Ruby in one arm and Hattie standing next to her.

"We were scared, too," said Hermione as she sat between Rose and Scorpius while Hattie crawled up to sit with Rose. "That's why I obviated my parents' memories - it was the hardest thing for me to do since I might not found them again. Your father used to listen to Potterwatch every night to make sure his family was still alive. And your uncle Harry - he cares so deeply for everyone. He didn't even want your father and I to go along."

"So, there was almost no Golden Trio?" asked Scorpius.

"Yes," said Hermione. "In fact, there were several times when there was almost no Golden Trio."

"I mean, we've had our squabbles," said Scorpius. "But we've always gotten past them..."

"Trust me," said Hermione firmly. "You're going to have moments where you're ready to give up on each other. Promise me, when that happens, you all won't separate and lose each other."

"Mum..." began Rose.

"Promise me," said Hermione earnestly.

It wasn't that Rose doubted Hermione. Most of the time, Rose listened to her mother since Hermione was usually right about these things. However, Rose felt she knew Scorpius and Albus better than her parents. She knew how to handle them at their worst moods just as the boys knew how to work around Rose's temper. Rather than argue with her mother, Rose realized it was better to acquiesce to Hermione's request.

"Promise," said Rose and Scorpius.