George Weasley had had an extremely emotionally difficult life since the Battle of Hogwarts.
On May 2nd, 1998, George's world had been turned upside down forever when Fred Weasley had been killed during the Battle of Hogwarts.
Fred had been George's brother, twin, BFF, soulmate, business partner, well of a part of him, really.
Ever since Fred had been gone, George's world had felt empty, eerie, and incomplete.
Now, George was visiting the Burrow for the first time since Fred had expired and all his still living siblings were there as were his parents.
George had sat down at a table with Arthur, Molly, Bill, Charlie, Percy, Ron, and Ginny.
Molly had made meatball subs for dinner that night. The meatballs were extremely tasty. Molly Weasley's cooking rivaled that of the best house elves.
After a few minutes of silent eating, it was George who spoke first.
"I have news," said George abruptly.
"What is it George dear?" asked Molly kindly.
"In two weeks, I am due to become a father. I have selected a name for my son."
"Have you told anyone else about the name you've chosen for your son?" asked Arthur curiously.
"No," said George firmly, "I wanted my parents and siblings to be the first people to know."
"Well, then, what will your son's name be?" asked Ginny.
"Fred, after my late twin brother. Naming my son after Fred just feels right to me. It feels like a tribute I should give him, " explained George.
"The loss of Fred was devastating to all of us, but we know it was hardest on you, "said Molly gently.
"Mom, I don't know if I should admit this-"
"George, at some point, you've got to tell the truth, " interjected Bill, "No one here will be judgmental towards you for how you may have acted during an emotionally dark time."
"Mom will feel gut wrenched when she hears this, "said George, "But in the days following the Battle of Hogwarts, I contemplated suicide."
"All sorts of dark thoughts can creep into your mind when in that emotional state, "said Charlie matter of factly.
"All of us, mom included, are just grateful you didn't follow through on it, " said Ginny firmly.
"What changed your mind?" asked Percy.
"I realized it wasn't what Fred would've wanted me to do, " said George clearly, "Fred wouldn't have wanted me to throw away my life because of him. It was because of Fred that I returned to Weasleys Wizard Wheezes after the war. While he did get to see the shop's beginnings, Fred never really got to live out his dream. Now it's up to me to live it out for both of us."
"How are you doing emotionally right now?" asked Ginny with genuine concern in her voice.
"The first few years were the worst, "said George matter of factly, "But it was better if I was busy and didn't have my brain free to think about it. Even now years later, the loss of Fred still hurts worse than any Cruciatus Curse ever could. But knowing I'm about to become a father has brought some joy back to my life and I can't wait until my son arrives."
"When did you decide on naming your son Fred?" asked Molly.
"As soon as I knew my child was a boy, " answered George instantaneously, "Giving my son Fred's name both honors his legacy and keeps the name alive in our family for another generation."
Molly had tears in her eyes, as did George himself.
"George, I know Fred would be very touched, " said Molly emotionally.
"I know he would, " said George.