A piano began to play and Harry, Ron, Charlie, Bill, Percy, and George began walking down the aisle between the white chairs carrying the casket that was resting on their shoulders. As they reached the end of the aisle the music slowed and they gently lifted the black casket onto the first of three matching tables. Then they all turned and walked back down the aisle to pick up the second casket. Tonk's casket was quite a lighter than last, but it still held a great amount of sorrow. Once Lupin's had been placed on his table the group took their seats on the six empty chairs on the first row. Ginny was already dabbing at her eyes with a handkerchief-as was Hermione.
A man rose from his seat and stood by the casket placing his right hand delicately on top.
"Today we gather to celebrate the life of Fred Weasley, Nymphadora Tonks, and Remus Lupin."
Harry took Ginny's shaking hand and held it in his. Her cool, small slender hand felt delicate and breakable in his large one.
Harry saw Andromeda Tonks cradling her grandson in her arms and wiping her eyes with her sleeve. Harry was looking at his orphaned god son.
As the music concluded, people began to stand up. Harry helped Ginny up and hugged her. Tears had relentlessly flowed from her eyes during the whole service.
"It'll be okay," Harry said.
"I know, but right now it doesn't seem like it will."
Harry hugged her tightly and saw Ron doing the same with a distraught looking Hermione. He looked a little uncomfortable and Harry couldn't help but smile at his face.
People were embracing everywhere, the sadness brought tears to Harry's eyes. Ginny had looked up and was watching him. She lightly wiped a tear from his cheek.
Harry was slightly embarrassed to be caught crying, but death caused strong emotions.
Angelina was comforting a solemn looking George, while Fleur was embracing an upset Bill. Right now it was just couples together. They understood each other very well, therefore making it easier to comfort the other. As people began to mingle with each other Angelina made her way over to Harry.
"Hi Harry," she said. "How are you?"
"I'm doing fine considering the circumstances."
Angelina nodded her head in an understanding way.
"Yeah, it's hard losing people that you love," she said.
"I'm glad you could make it. Are you going back to Hogwarts for the service Saturday?" Harry asked her.
"I think so. I want to say a final goodbye to that place, though I'm sure it will be a lot different from when we were there." Harry nodded in agreement.
"I'll see you Saturday then."
"They'll be perfect together," Ginny whispered as Angelina walked back to George.
Harry firmly grasped Ginny's hand and approached Andromeda Tonks and his god son Teddy. She looked really upset. Ginny awkwardly hugged her, wrapping her arms around the baby and Tonk's mother. Harry looked as the baby's head peeking from under the blanket. Andromeda following Harry's gaze asked if he wanted to hold him. Harry nodded and took the baby.
"You just cradle him. Like this," she said demonstrating with empty arms. Harry copied her, but he still didn't feel completely comfortable holding Teddy. All the same the child slept soundlessly in his arms.
"He's very handsome," Harry said.
"Yes he is," Andromeda said lovingly.
Harry and Ginny joined Ron and Hermione.
"How are you mate?" Ron asked. He was obviously upset though, and those usual words sounded different this time.
"I'm alright. How're you holding up?"
"Decent," he said shaking his head. "It's just hard." Ginny and Hermione were hugging and sharing encouraging words. It had always amazed Harry how girls could comfort each other so well.
Long after the service was over the last people were finally leaving. For the time being the burrow was very crowded. Harry, Ron, and George were staying in Ron's room. Ginny, Hermione, Andromeda Tonks, and Teddy Lupin were staying in Ginny's room. Percy and Charlie were sleeping in Percy's old room, and Bill and Fleur were staying in Fred and George's old room.
These sleeping arrangements reminded Harry of why he needed to move out. So as the Weasleys began to head off to bed Harry pulled Ginny aside.
"I need to talk to you," Harry said.
"Okay, what is it?" She asked.
"I'm going to move out."
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A/N: I know it's dragging a little right now, and that chapter was short, but I'm getting there. It'll pick up after the big service at Hogwarts. This is my first fan fiction so I would greatly appreciate some reviews! :D Constructive critism would be even better, but thoughts work too! More Reviews=More Writing!! Thanks for reading; I honestly mean it!
