So I decided to make a second chapter. I really liked this little story and I have plans for it, evil plans. By the way, remember that currently Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny are at Hogwarts at the time of this story, as it is set six months after Sirius died - it may be innacurate I'm terrible at keeping track of time and although I'm reading HBP AGAIN, right now, for the second time (I'm gonna keep going through them, they're so damn good.) I still forget important facts. So, again, sorry if I miss out anything important.
Remember, I had no plans to continue this fic, but for some reason.. I did.

Tears and Rain, chapter 2

"I'm going to try and get this place completely finished by tomorrow." Molly said to Arthur and Remus, looking pointidly at a pile of books on the floor. "And I want to get rid of all this dust lying about. There's something in another cupboard upstairs, Remus.. probably another boggart. Moody's not here this morning so I was hoping that you could take a look at it. If you want to wait for Moody, that's fine. I just want to get everything done today."

Lupin was only half paying attention due to still being half-asleep - but still paying more attention than Arthur who was now staring at an elastic band, trying to grasp how Muggles used them. He nodded "Right you are, Molly." and took his seat beside Arthur.

Cheery and awake, Tonks was trotting down the stairs singing to herself. All the attention shifted to her, but Lupin could swear that Molly had thrown him a curious glance. It was probably just him being paranoid. "Morning, Molly, Auther... Remus" she grinned, winking at Lupin while no one was looking.

Lupin gave her a quick grin before filling her in on Molly's plans for today. "Oh, and Molly, what are we going to do about Mundugus Fletcher?" Asked Lupin, finishing his explanation. He was sure he heard Tonks mutter something like "prick" under her breath. Although he completely agreed, he didn't take the conversation any further.

Mundugus was stealing stuff that used to belong to Sirius - now Harry's stuff, as Harry had inherited 12 Grimmauld Place and therefore everything in it was his, including - unfortunately - Kreacher, who they kept a close eye on the past few months, given that he was the main cause for the death of Sirius.. if Kreacher hadn't lied to Harry, Harry wouldn't have gone to the Minestry and Sirius wouldn't have had to follow him. Not that he blamed Harry, of course.

Molly put the breakfast onto plates with her wand, giving up on the whole "muggle breakfast" theme that seemed to be going on. Arthur, who looked betrayed, started talking about cars. Once everyone had been given out their breakfast, they tucked in to an enjoyable muggle fry-up. No one else was talking but Auther, except Molly's occasional "yes, dear"s. Lupin and Tonks threw each other occasional sly glances, followed by quicky saying something like "Mm.. Molly, this is absolutely delicious."

By the time it got to noon, the rain was pouring down hard. They could hear it pelting against the windows, when the wind wasn't shattering them about. There was a dark mood upon the house, hardly anyone spoke since breakfast. This was clearly not a day to be enjoyed, and to add to the dis-enjoyment, Molly informed them that Snape was coming over to discuss something at 3. Remus groaned, but didn't say anything in protest. He was trying not to show his intense hate for Snape - especially around Harry, who he had been trying to convince that he didn't dislike Snape as much as Harry thought he did.

Three o'clock came pretty fast considering there was nothing to do. Remus was surprised Molly wasn't nagging them to clean up - but it seemed she, herself, wasn't up to it anymore. It was just too much of a dreary day. There was a knock on the door, and in came Snape, scowling as usual.

"Good afternoon, Severus" said Molly, followed by "mm"s and nods from the others, who looked up at him for two seconds then ignored him. Snape didn't particularly care, wether he noticed the atmosphere or not. "Can I offer you some tea?" Askd Molly.

"No, thanks Molly, I'm not staying for long. Just came along to pass on a message from Dumbledore, Ron and Harry can come over for Christmas after all" Said Snape, although looking intensely disgusted. "I just thought I ought to warn you to keep an eye on them. Personally, I don't even think they should be allowed into Hogsmeade - but Dumbledore sees it safe."

Molly, however, looked absolutely delighted. "Oh, I must tell the twins the good news immediately! I think we will have a full house this year! I-" but she trailed off, no longer looking delighted. She had just remembered Percy's absolute refusal to return home for Christmas, for the second year in a row. She frowned slighlty, but stepped aside for Severus to enter. He, unsurprisingly, did not.

"Must be off, Molly, I need to return to Hogwarts, got a class in an hour." CRACK. He disapparated, clearly to somewhere near Hogwarts as it is imposible to apparate inside the castle walls.

The mood seemed to lighten up a bit. Molly, although reminded of Percy, was happy that she was getting Ron and Harry over the Christmas holidays - she didn't even flinch when she was reminded that Fleur was also coming to join them.

Tonks and Remus made constant excuses to go to their bedrooms at the same time. It was impossible for Molly not to catch on to what was going on, but they really couldn't help it.

The mood had certainly brightened up.

End of Chapter 2

Yeah, so.. R/R please. I don't mind criticism.