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The first day back was a bit grim. Molly Weasley had made us a hearty breakfast, but no one felt like eating. Mad-Eye's death was not to be forgotten and Kingsley and Arthur said they would go search for the body. So it was mostly just us, the kids, this day. George found great pride in sticking objects into his ear. First a toothbrush, but as the day progressed, objects such as a quill, his wand, and even a pesky gnome all stuck out of his head at one point or another.
Harry wasn't talking much and I could tell something was up. Sure enough, the next night, Ron and I found him sneaking away from the burrow with a backpack. Where he was planning to go was unknown to us and maybe him, but we convinced him to stay for the wedding.
Hermione and I shared a room, so I was able to help her pack her beaded bag. When we did the laundry we would sneak clothes into the bag for the boys.
Then came the day of the wedding. People were rushing around trying to get ready. George had disappeared into the kitchen after Harry and Ginny. I was positive he was holding a toothbrush. I finally was able to smooth down Hermione's hair, but it took a lot of magic. She got into her red dress as I finished up putting my hair into a mermaid style I had learnt.
My mermaid style dress mimicked the purple of the tail that I never would have. It was all rather nostalgic and I felt my insides lurch when I was done zipping it up. I walked into the kitchen and saw something I didn't want to see. Harry and Ginny were kissing passionately. I don't know why it bothered me, but it just did. Took a sip of his coffee and watched with me for a moment before announcing our prescence.
"'Morning," He drawled as I hopped up onto the counter with the Daily Prophet. Harry and Ginny turned matching shades of red as they both left out of different doors. Harry looked dapper today, but so did everyone. Fred and George wore the same thing in different colors and even Ron had dress robes A lot better than the photos of the Yule Ball.
The ceremony was fabulous. Most of the people I had met arrived and it was nice to say hello again. It was great to see anyone for that matter. Being cooped up in the Burrow was okay sometimes, but most of the time it was just a drag. I met new people and saw new kinds of people. Harry pointed out some of Fleur's cousins who were veela. Fred and George couldn't help, but drool at the sight of them.
I was dancing with Ron at the reception when I notice two people clad in yellow enter the tent. Confused on why I had not previously said hello, I walked over to Luna Lovegood and the man I assumed to be her father. When I approached, her father was releasing Harry from an embrace.
"Hello, Alexandria," Luna smiled at me. I had forgotten that Neville and Luna knew about my true identity.
I smiled at her as she introduced her father as Xenophilius Lovegood. He also embraced me and I could tell Harry was surpressing a snicker.
"Alexandria Love," I introduced myself and he gave me a curious sort of look.
"What an interesting name," he mused, "Were you aware you share a name with the queen of mermaids?"
"Er – yeah, so I've been told," I nodded.
"You must have extraordinary luck, my dear," he nodded. I noticed that Harry had excused himself, so I began an interesting discussion about mermaids with Xenophilius.
"No, you don't understand, mermaids would never –"
I was cut off by a ball of silver light that danced in the air above our heads. Before landing in the middle of the dance floor. I saw people standing on tables to get a better look. It transformed into a lynx and spoke in Kingsley Shacklebolt's voice.
"The ministry has fallen. Scrimgeour is dead. They are coming."
My heart beat faster and my mind was focused on one thing. Protect Harry. People began disapparating or casting protective spells. The Death Eaters still managed to break through the tents. I paid them no attention as some recognized me, but ran towards the outstretched hand of Harry. When our fingers met each other's we disapparated.
And done! I felt this one was a lot better than some of the others. I've decided that when this is done, I am going to go back and rewrite them all to be the best they can. Well, Alex continues her adventure into the wizarding world. I can't wait to write the scene at Luna's house. Okay, so hope you liked and blah blah bye!