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Chapter Twenty-Three: Weasley Infestation

Molly Weasley ran ahead of her husband and children as she entered the Entrance Hall of Hogwarts. She burst into the Hospital Wing, startling the people inside, and threw herself at her youngest son.

"Oh Ronnie." She exclaimed as she smothered him.

"Get off mum, I'm fine."

She ignored him and continued to sob, "I'm so sorry that we didn't come sooner but we only just got Dumbledore's message. Are you okay?"

"I'm fine mum. All cured." He grinned at her.

She finally let him go and sat back in the chair beside his bed looking very tearful. Arthur rested a hand on her shoulder comfortingly.

"It's okay dear. He's alright."

Fred and George stepped up next, one of them carrying a large box.

"Here Ron, we bought this for you." Said George, handing it to him.

Ron opened it apprehensively and grinned as he pulled out a fancy looking hat in his favourite colour, orange.

"Thanks." He exclaimed, jamming it on his head.

His smile faded however when the hat disappeared in a puff of smoke leaving two large donkeys ears on his head.

"Hey!" he tried to pull them off but found they were firmly attached to his head.

Fred and George roared with laughter despite their mother's angry glare. Even Ron managed a sort of half smile at the prank.

"Boys! Your brother has been through enough."

"Ah, leave them alone mum. I think they suit me just fine." He laughed.

Percy coughed from behind the others and moved forward, looking very haughty.

"I understand we've had some differences in the past Ronald, but I would like you to know how much you mean to me as a brother. I am most glad that you are well."

"Why thankyou Percy. I trust things will no longer be strained between us from this day forth." Ron imitated his brothers pompous voice and received a dirty look from Molly, "Seriously though, thanks."

Bill and Charlie also hugged Ron and expressed how happy they were that he was okay before the Weasley's were shooed out of the Hospital Wing by Madam Pomfrey. Soon Ron was alone with Jaide and Severus.

"I was wondering when they were going to show up." Ron said.

"Yes, well they were abroad doing work for the Order and your brothers weren't told about what had happened."

"It's a Weasley infestation." Severus grimaced, "I will be pleased when the castle is empty and quiet again."

Jaide gave him a irritated look, "Severus Snape, Ron needs his family here to support him!"

"I know that it's just they're so… Weasley-like."

Ron laughed, "That's okay Professor Snape, they annoy me sometimes too."

"We have to go to dinner now Ron but I'm sure Harry and Hermione will come visit later on." Jaide told him.

"Cool. Wait, do you know when I'm getting out of here?"

"Madam Pomfrey says you can go home in three days." She replied as she and Severus left the room.

Jaide sat down in the Great Hall, with Remus on one side and Severus on the other. Right now, much to Severus's detestation, she was engrossed in a conversation with Remus about the Marauder's days.

"Do you remember that time when we went to the Atomic Rave and mother followed me?"

"Ha! I'll never forget the look on her face Jaide. It was priceless."

"I don't know what she thought I was doing all those nights I snuck out. I was amazed it took her so long to get suss."

"I remember when you were so determined to get out of the house the you dove out the third story window."

"Geez, why'd you have to remind me? One of the stupidest things I've ever done."

"Oh really, I seem to remember you doing many, more stupid, things when you were off your face."

"Like what?"

"Like the time Jeremy dared you to ride your motorbike off the roof of the club."

"Yeah, that was pretty stupid."

"Pretty stupid! You nearly broke your neck."

"I remember a certain werewolf who got so smashed one night that he passed out on the dance floor and nearly got trampled."

"Hey! That was a one-time thing. You went crazy every time we went out."

"Remember then first time Sev went to the club and Jeremy tried to get him to try dope?"

"Good thing you were there. Remember what Sirius did when he came out and saw you guys kissing?"

"Lucky he was off his face hey."

Severus realised what they were talking about and spun around.

"I could've taken him even if he was sober."

Jaide smiled good-naturedly, "I'm sure you could've love."

Severus frowned and turned back to his dinner, however the conversation had also caught Molly's attention.

"Honestly, I thought you were both responsible people."

"We are Molly, well not so much Jaide, but everyone was a bit crazy as a teenager."

"Raves, dope, alcohol. I hate to think what kind of influence you've had on the kids."

"Now dear," Arthur said, "I'm sure Remus and Jaide haven't influenced the children. Surely you have faith in Ron's good judgement."

Molly nodded and resumed eating, although her face was still set in a deep scowl. Jaide, on the other hand, yawned loudly and got up.

"Well, I think I'll be heading off to bed." She said, looking pointedly as Severus.

He looked confused but then realised what she meant, "Oh yeah, I'll be along in a minute. It's been a very long day."

"Jaide?" Severus said as they lay in bed that night.

"Yeah."

"What are you going to do now that Harry's leaving school?"

"I dunno. Albus says I can keep this job if I want but I don't think I will."

"Oh."

"I'll stay for another year okay. Then I'll move into Hogsmeade so I won't be too far away."

"Where are you going to go for the summer?"

"I think it's time I visited the House of Black and got reacquainted with some old friends. I'll also have to help Draco find a place of his own I guess."

"Um, where do you plan to live after that?"

"I see where this is going. Sev, do you want me to move in with you?"

"Well, I was thinking it might be a good idea."

"Definitely."

Hermione snuck into Draco's room that night after everyone had gone to sleep and got into bed with him.

"Hey." He said sleepily.

"Hey. Draco, what are you going to do once we leave the school?" she asked.

"Well, Jaide's going to take me to the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix. Then I guess I'm going to find a place of my own. What about you?"

"I'm going to go visit my parents for a while and then I'll join you at the Order. I'm going to stay there for a while and further my education."

"Hermione. There's something I want to ask you. I was going to wait a while and do it properly but I don't think I can."

"What is it Draco?"

"Will you marry me?"

"Of course."

AN: Only two chapters left and then the epilogue. Doesn't it make you sad :(