Author's Note: I didn't have anyone specific planned for this week, so as was heavily requested…
[Molly Weasley]
Friday, November 7, 1980
Hello Harry! I'm very glad that your mother invited me over to say hello. I helped with your birth, you know. It's lovely to see you again- you've grown so much. I have quite a lot of Wizarding Books of my own to write in, but I really don't mind writing in yours as well. I'm honored that Lily asked me to.
You probably know of my children, as you have probably gone to school with more than a couple. My Ronnie is only a little bit older than you, so the two of you are probably friends already. I expect that you'll be in Gryffindor, and Ronnie probably will be as well.
My eldest, Bill, came here with me today. He'll be going to Hogwarts the year after next, and he's very excited. He told me to tell you that. He also wants me to tell you that Gryffindor is the best house ever. Well, I can't argue with that. Just between us, I think I'm getting a little Gryffindor next year.
I didn't know your parents when they were in school of course, but once a Gryffindor, always a Gryffindor, yes? We were too far apart in age to have been at Hogwarts at the same time. But of course we've known each other through acquaintances for a while. Arthur also knows of James because of work, as well.
I've of course heard of James and Lily over the years they were in school though, from Minerva. She's had a lot to say about your father and his group of friends! Don't worry, nothing TOO bad. I think she has a soft spot for the four of them.
I hope I get to see more of you into the future, Harry. I would have visited earlier, but I've been so busy with my own children! Bill is the eldest at almost ten, but then I've got Charlie who's seven and Percy's four. And then the twins are only two and a half and they're little hell raisers already. They'll be a handful, I can already tell. And of course I've got Ronnie at half a year. Goodness, even just listing them makes one exhausted!
But I just love children, Harry. That's why I volunteer to help people with birth, like your mother. By now I'm an expert. It's amazing that I've gotten only sons, though. I had been hoping for a girl somewhere down the line, but that's the way it goes.
I'm sure you've heard this a lot but you've grown so much! I almost wish that I had brought Ronnie with me, because I'm sure the two of you would have made fast friends. Maybe the next time, yes dear?
Bill of course wanted to play with you, and was very put out when I told him that you were too young. You do seem rather active for your age, but he's too young to handle you with enough care. You also sleep more than Bill thinks is necessary. His face looks so confused when I tell him that you need to nap during the day!
Bill insists that he's a big kid, and too old to take naps, but I can already see that he is beginning to yawn already when he thinks I'm not looking. It's downright silly. He doesn't exactly need naps all the time, just usually when he's over excited. And today certainly falls into that category. He should probably go to bed soon. I might even go to bed early. I'm exhausted.
I should be getting back home soon. I don't want to leave Arthur with all those children for too long! Even though Bill is with me, Arthur's probably still struggling. He's too lenient, especially with the twins. They flash him innocent grins, and then sneak away into the garden while he's reading.
So I hate to cut this short, but I really must be going. It was lovely to see you again, dear.
Love,
Molly.
Author's Note: Just in case this seemed a bit rushed to you guys, I'm sorry. I'm trying to do NaNoWriMo this year for the first time. It was also a last minute decision (like October 30th), and I had no idea what I wanted for a plot. So while I'm not behind in writing (yet), I'm still busier that I'm used to. Thanks for your patience.
Ps- I'm always interested in suggestions, either for points of view, or just plot points in general. I have decided that I won't be adding Harry's point of view to every chapter though. There will be some at the end of the story, but I don't think there's enough content in each chapter consistently to have a Harry reaction so often. Realistically, he probably wouldn't stop for very long between chapters to reflect on them individually. Sorry :/