A Family Like No Other

The Burrow was full of excitement as Harry walked through the front door. Children were running up and down the stairs. Bill and Hermione were sitting in the living room discussing Gringot's business, while Ron, Charlie and Angelina stood in front of the fire arguing about England's chances of making it to the World Cup this year. The rich smells of Mrs. Weasley's excellent cooking filled him as he looked around at his family.

Ron and Hermione had gotten married a year after graduating Hogwarts. Almost one year to the day they gave birth to their son Alex who turned one today. He was the 7th of the Weasley grandchildren. First there was Abigail, Bill and Fleur's daughter. They were wed during the trio's sixth year and Abby was born that spring. Next came George's twins, David and Thomas. Their mother was Alicia Spinet-Weasley. George and Alicia eloped right after Christmas during sixth year. The boys were born three months after Abby, then Alicia was killed in the battle at Hogwarts seventh year. Fred and Angelina's twins, Philip and Kendall, were born one year after George's twins. Fred and Angelina had never married, much to Mrs. Weasley's annoyance. The following winter Bill and Fleur introduced everyone to Allison, their new baby girl. There was no big surprised that every one of them came out with a head full of red hair.

As for the rest of the Weasley children, Charlie still worked with dragons in Romania. Mrs. Weasley was taking it personally that he hadn't settled down yet. Then there was Percy. He had been captured by Death Eaters during an attack on the Ministry 3 years ago. He was still missing to this day. Last but not least there was Ginny. It pained Harry to be here amongst her family, happy and healthy. 'She should be here, not me.' He thought.

Harry was broken out of his trance by a light tug on his pants leg. He looked down into a pair of big brown eyes.

"Harwy. Play Harwy."said Alex.

"Hello Alex. Happy Birthday to you."

Harry picked him up and spun him around and around. Alex giggled uncontrollably. He settled the toddler back on the ground and watched him waddled away toward his grandfather as Hermione made her way to him and gave him a big hug.

"Harry. I'm so glad you came. We've missed you lately." She said as she gave him a motherly glare.

"I know. I've been busy with training." He replied trying to avoid eye contact.

Ron came over and shook his hand "Hey Harry." He said. Then in a whisper, "What did Tonks want today."

He gave Harry a knowing look and Harry replied "Later."

Harry made his way around the room greeting everyone. He had just settled into a comfy armchair when laughter and excited screams could be heard coming from the garden. Harry and the group made their way around through the kitchen and into the back yard to be greeted by Mrs. Weasley's familiar voice.

"What in the world is going on out here?" she asked curiously." What have you children done? Who is responsible for this?"

Harry glanced over her shoulder to a group of children that stood in a circle around what appeared to be two very large, very pink pigs. At the sound of Mrs. Weasley's voice the children all scattered into different directions, not waiting around to get a thrashing from their grandmother.

Mrs. Weasley's face turned a deep color of purple as she tried to contain her laughter. She waved her wand and the two pigs quickly disappeared and was replaced by two very agitated and angry red heads.

"I told you not to teach the twins your trade secrets. Look what it has caused now. They're almost as unbearable as you two were at their age." Said Mrs. Weasley.

"Mum, we need someone to carry on in our footsteps." Fred explained.

"Yea, teaching them the secrets to our success will be a valuable tool to them once they go to Hogwarts" George said.

"What your teaching them is how to misbehave and a lot of good that will do them at Hogwarts. I wouldn't be surprised if they wind up expelled in their first year." Mrs. Weasley cried. "And what's worse is that they're teaching Allison everything they know. Serves you both right, being turned into pigs. You watch it or those four will be even bigger sneaks than you two."

She turned to go back in the house and ran right into Harry. She looked up and smiled. "Oh, Harry dear. I'm so glad you could make it." She hugged him tightly. "I know how busy you and Ron are these days, but you should come around more."

"I know Mrs. Weasley. I'm sorry that I haven't been around. Tonks keeps our scheduled pretty full." Harry said.

"Well the next time Tonks is around we'll be having a talk about how hard she's working my boys. Now come inside, dinners almost ready." She patted his arm as she made her way back up the steps into the house. The rest of the family followed, howling with laughter.

Harry stared at Fred and George with complete amusement plastered on his face. He opened his mouth to comment, but before he could George spoke.

"Don't even think about making a snide remark at this moment" said George.

"Remember. We are the father's of Hogwarts future pranksters." Fred added.

"And we can make sure that their Uncle Harry is taken care of."

"Or Taken Care of. If you catch our drift."

Harry shook his head and snicker as he turned to follow the others in the house. God he loved this family.

a/n: Sorry it took so long to update. Work takes priority. I hope everyone is enjoying the story. Please r/r.