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Chapter 18

Leading up to Christmas

"Oh my beautiful children!" shrieked a woman who had jumped up from the table wrapping Ginny and Ron into bone crushing hugs. "Mum! Please" they were gasping. Mrs Weasley released them wiping tears from her eyes. Brooke watched her enveloped Hermione in a hug. 'This women is very caring' thought Brooke. She took a look around the room and saw 5 red headed men sitting at the table all talking to each other rapidly. It was like they hadn't even noticed their arrival. "Harry, dear. Lovely to see you. You look so much better than last time you were here." Cried Mrs Weasley giving him a huge hug. "Mrs Weasley. Its great to see you but please can you let go," said Harry his voice barely above a whisper. "What's wrong with your voice?" demanded Mrs Weasley. "I'll tell you over dinner" croaked Harry.

Mrs Weasley seemed to finally notice Brooke standing next to Remus. She smiled at her. "And who might you be?" asked Mrs Weasley smiling. "This is my god daughter," said Remus. Mrs Weasley raised her eyebrows. "Oh?" she said. "Yeah, Mrs Weasley. We seemed to have forgotten to tell you, you know being busy and all…" croaked Harry wandering off with the sentence. "Yes?" prompted Mrs Weasley. "Well this is Brooke and she is Remus' god daughter because Brooke is my twin sister," croaked Harry.

Mrs Weasley gasped in surprise and someone at the table dropped a cup on the floor. "Your sister" she gasped. "Yeah, my twin sister, we were separated at birth Oh and she's Ron's girlfriend," added Harry. Mrs Weasley's eyes began to water. "Oh my dear. Welcome to the family," gushed Mrs Weasley giving Brooke her famous bone-crushing hug. All Brooke could do was move her arms and silently move her mouth. "Um mum your hurting her," said Ron. "Oh sorry dear. Why didn't you say so?" asked Mrs Weasley brushing out Brooke's clothes. "Because she can't talk. She lost her voice. We'll explain it at the same time as we explain Harry's voice."

"Well, sit down, sit down, dinner's ready!" said Mrs Weasley ushering them to the table. Brooke sat down at one side of the table with Ron on her left and Harry on her right. Next to Harry was Ginny and on the other side of Ron was Hermione. Across from them were four of the other red headed boys, Remus and a guy with a weird eye who just appeared. Another red headed but much older man sat at one end of the table. "Hi Brooke. I'm Charlie, Ron's eldest brother." Said one of the boys who had waved. He was tall with dark red hair and was pretty muscular. He leaned over and shook her hand. Brooke mouthed hi and than said something else. "She said, hi and that she's sorry that she can't say anything but it's not really her fault. Oh by the way Brooke Charlie works with dragons," said Ron.

The next boy to introduce himself had long red hair and an earring. "Hey I'm Bill. I'm Ron's second eldest brother. I work as a spell breaker." Brooke had nodded and looked at the last two boys who were identical. "Looks like ickle ronnikins got himself a girlfriend. Never thought the day would come." Laughed the twins. "You better watch out you two. She isn't just a pretty face. You should she what she did to Malfoy and how we got together. She's a cunning one and she's good at knife fighting." Said Ron. "Oh yeah, these are my annoying twins brothers Fred and George. They own a joke shop." Said Ron.

Brooke smiled and shook their hands. She had a mischievous smile on her face, Ron knew it too well. She was planning something. She mouthed something and turned to Ron. He sighed, "She said, Nice to meet you". Mrs Weasley set out dinner and than sat down. After some more introductions they all tucked in to the food on the table. "So, how is it possible for you to be Harry's twin?" asked Fred piling potatoes into his mouth. Brooke made a big board appear by her side and when her mouth moved, words appeared on the board. It told them how she moved to England from Australia, how Harry and her found out they were related and why they were separated.

"That's unbelievable. Imagine being taken away from your parents at that age" said Mrs Weasley sadly. "I'm sorry you never got to spend time with Lily and James. They were truly wonderful people". Brooke smiled. "So what about the whole no voice thing?" asked Charlie. Brooke began to talk and the words began to appear. She started with when she woke up from the pain and what happen to her and Harry jumped in and croakily told them what happen to him and what he saw. Brooke ended in saying that she lost her voice from screaming so much and Harry almost lost his voice for the same reason.

"Oh My poor dears! Why didn't Dumbledore tell me?" wailed Mrs Weasley. Brooke shrugged. "So you wouldn't worry," mouthed Brooke. "Your probably right. I can't get my head around you being Lily's daughter but I can see it. How do you feel about this?" asked Mrs Weasley, patting Brooke's arm. Brooke shrugged again. "Alright. How would everyone like some dessert?" Everyone nodded eagerly. "How does Chocolate cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake and ice cream sound?"

"Yes please" came the answer and soon everyone was making complete pigs of themselves as they eat their dessert. After dessert was finished Mrs Weasley stood up. "Right you young ones. Off to bed with you. You've had a long last couple of days, its time to rest," she said sternly. Fred and George laughed. "That includes you too" she said. There came loud groans and grumbles from the seven who where being pushed out of the kitchen. They grumbled all the way up the stairs. They stopped of at Hermione, Ginny and Brooke's room first. Than at Fred and George's and finally Harry and Ron went to their room. After changing into their pyjamas they climbed into bed.

"Mum took the news about Brooke pretty well don't you reckon?" asked Ron. "Yeah she did. I expected her to blow the room or faint", replied Harry. "You know what? I am kinda sleepy," said Ron. "Yeah I know what you mean," replied Harry, yawning. "Night Ron" mumbled Harry. "Night Arry" muttered Ron. Harry turned on his side and soon he was fast asleep.

When Harry awoke the next morning he stretched. He looked over at Ron and chuckled. Ron was tangled in his sheets, one arm hanging over the side of the bed, hair all over the place and he was mumbling about something. Harry got out of bed and put on a pair of jeans and a shirt. He than went to the bathroom. When he came back, Ron was dressed and sitting on his bed. "Your up!" said Harry. "Yeah, Why didn't you wake me?" asked Ron. Harry shrugged "I didn't feel like it". They went downstairs to the kitchen to find the girls already there. They were huddled at one end, whispering over a catalogue. Brooke and Mrs Weasley were whispering excitedly about something and Hermione and Ginny were pointing at something in the catalogue. "What cha guys doing?" asked Ron as he walked over to the table.

"Oh nothing dear" said Mrs Weasley as the girls quickly put away the catalogue. "That wasn't nothing. What's going on?" asked Harry as he sat next to Ginny. "Morning" said Ginny as she quickly passed the catalogue to Hermione. Harry raised his eyebrows. Something was going on, he knew it because today was the first day she hadn't called him sunshine. "Neva you mind what was going on Harry, just sit there and eat your breakfast" said Mrs Weasley as she pushed a plate in front of him. Ron was sitting across from Harry and mouthed "What the?" Harry shrugged and began to eat his food.

When the rest of the Weasley's had joined them plus Remus and Tonks, Mrs Weasley decided to make an announcement. "Listen up everyone. Tonight there is going to be an Order meeting. A VERY important Order meeting. It will be after dinner so many Order members will be here for dinner. SO! Tonight I'll be making finger foods and other quick and easy meals. I'll need Hermione, Ginny and Brooke's help. After Breakfast you'll all be cleaning and decorating." Everyone began to groan loudly. "No Way", "Mum you can't do that", "No!" came the answer.

"That's enough! You will do as your told. Arthur will go to work as usual. Bill and Charlie you will be cleaning the Drawing Room, dining room and your room. Than you will decorate them with tasteful Christmas decorations. Fred and George you will be cleaning the family room, the hall way and your room. After that you can decorate them. NO PRANKS! Hermione, Brooke and Ginny you will be cleaning your room and the kitchen with me. I trust that you will put up beautiful decorations. Harry and Ron you will do you own room and the study. THAN the girls and you will do the Library. Remus and Tonks you just have to do your own rooms and than help the others if you like," said Mrs Weasley.

Everyone nodded glumly. After breakfast they all grudgingly left the kitchen. They all separated as they went to clean their assigned areas. Harry and Ron opened the door to their room and looked in. They'd only been there a day and already it was messy.

Harry and Ron began to pick up all their stuff and putting it away properly. After putting away their stuff they made their beds and straightened up the room. Harry preformed a spell to dust the furniture and polish it. He turned to Ron and grinned. "Now for the fun stuff" said Harry. Ron nodded. Soon the bedspreads were covered in Christmas pictures, a mini tree on the nightstand, red and green curtains, tinsel strung around the room and little ornaments hung from the ceiling. "Perfect, now all it needs is the Christmas presents," pondered Ron.

"Come on, we have to go do the study." Said Harry, pulling Ron out of the room. In the study there was paper everywhere and books laid out. Dust was everywhere and everything else just had to be straightened up. "Who put the papers and books everywhere?" pondered Ron. "Probably one of the adults". They fixed up the couches and straightened up everything. Put back the books back and put the papers in the drawers. Ron dusted the place and Harry polished. When that was done Harry and Ron decorated the study. The curtains become patterned with little Santa's. Above the fireplace on the mantle Harry put a mini North Pole scene. On the desk Ron placed a mini scene of Jesus' birth. Tinsel was strung up everywhere and blinking lights were strung across the ceiling. "Great work Harry," said Ron. "Yeah, you too" replied Harry. "Lets go to the Library and wait for the girls," he continued.

Soon Harry and Ron were sitting in chairs waiting for the girls. When they entered they were a tad dirty but were still smiling. "Hey guys," said Brooke. "How did your cleaning go?" asked Ginny. "It went fine. The best part was decorating," said Harry. Ron nodded in agreement. "Now we should fix this room up." Ron went over to the desk and began to organise it and put away things. Brooke was straightening and cleaning furniture and Hermione was straightening up, putting away and re-organising the books. Ginny and Harry began dusting and polishing the furniture.

When they were done, the library was sparkling. "This place looks great," said a voice from the door. Harry turned towards the door "Hey Moony. Come to help us decorate?" asked Harry. "Yeah sure. I'd love to help," said Remus. Remus helped Hermione set up a small tree in the middle of the room. Brooke and Ginny decorated it. Harry and Ron made the ceiling turn into a large scene of Santa in his sleigh flying across the night sky. Miniature reindeer were put around the room and a fake fireplace with boots sticking out the bottom was placed in a corner. Remus strung tinsel around the place. When they surveyed their work they agreed that it looked great. "This place looks wonderful. Thank for helping us Moony" said Brooke. "Anytime child, any time." Said Remus, as he looked down at his watch, "Sorry kids, I have something important I have to attend to" Remus said before leaving the Library.

"I wonder where he's going," thought Ron out loud as he sat on a chair. "Oh, he's going on a date," said Brooke dreamily as she perched herself on the arm of the chair. "WHAT?" shouted Harry. "How on earth do you know that?" asked Ginny. "I'm a seer, remember. I found out about his date when he hugged me when we arrived. I saw it" said Brooke twirling a bit of her hair. "Who's the girl he's dating?" asked Hermione. Brooke smiled "None other than Tonks herself". Ron laughed. "Seriously?" he asked. "Of course, but its such a sad thing. Remus can't marry," said Brooke sadly.

"What? Why not?" asked Harry. "Because werewolf laws forbid it." Said Hermione straight away. "That's, that's, that's totally unfair. That's stupid, mean, unjustly and, and, barbaric" shouted Ginny. "I know. It is unfair to him. He should be treated like an equal. But laws can be changed and that law ONLY came in because Fudge made that rule when he came into office." Said Brooke. "Well than, we'll just have to throw him out of office and than find someone who is for equal rights and will take away that law" said Harry determinedly. "Yes, well there is a much worse law than that. Remus is not allowed to father a child. He can be a guardian, god father or foster parent but he cannot have biological children," said Brooke. "That is awful! If only there was a way to get rid of the werewolf inside him. Than his troubles would go away," said Hermione.

"I know but there nothing we can do. Unless we try to find the cure ourselves," stated Brooke. "Oh come on! As if we could do that. We are only in our seventh year" huffed Hermione. "I know that. I was just saying," said Brooke. "I think we should just let it go for now. No use fighting over it. Let's play a game of exploding snap," said Harry trying to avoid a argument. They nodded in agreement and took places around the table. For a while they played happily until Mrs Weasley called the girls to come help her with dinner. The boys began a game of wizard's chess.

At 6:30pm Remus came in to the library. He watched as Ron beat Harry as usual. "So how was that important thing you had to attend?" asked Harry casually. Harry stole a sideways glance at Remus and saw his face go slightly pink. Ron was watching Remus and had a big grin on his face. "Yeah, Remus. What was so important you had to leave? Hmm, Was it a date?" asked Ron slyly. Remus turned another shade of pink. "Aha! So it was a date! Go moony. I always thought you needed to get out more," said Harry smiling. "Shut up Harry" muttered Remus. "So who was the lucky lady?" asked Ron. Remus ignored the question. "Was it… Hestia Jones" said Harry. "No no Harry it was Emmelia Vance" said Ron. "No, actually maybe, it was Tonks," said Harry stifling a laugh, as Remus turned quite red.

Harry didn't think Remus could blush so easily. "So what it Tonks" persisted Harry. Remus stood up. "Your mum says its dinner time." He said before walking out. When he had left, Harry and Ron burst out laughing. "Did you see how red he got?" laughed Ron. "Yeah, I can't believe he blushes so easily. Poor guy." Chuckled Harry as he wiped tears from his eyes. "Come on lets go down to get some dinner" said Ron. They boys jumped up and headed down to the kitchen they were still chuckling when they got to the door. They opened the door and Harry was gob smacked at the number of people in the room.