Begin Again: Harry's Life Post-War
Chapter Three:
Christmas arrived and with it the rest of the family. George begrudgingly showed up with Angelina Johnson, Fred's ex-girlfriend. George had reacquainted with Angelina within the three months after the war and they had got together. Despite his love for his family, George was reluctant to return to his original home where the memories of his lost twin were strongest. Angelina was helping him through his grief, and George was starting to feel more positive.
Bill and Fleur arrived, Fleur with a slight bulge in the abdominal region. Fleur was pregnant, she and Bill had found out a few months after the battle. Molly was thrilled, this would be her first grandchild.
Ron and Hermione were sorting out the Christmas lunch. Crookshanks was put in Ron's room so he wouldn't eat the potatoes.
Percy and Audrey arrived with a planning booklet for their wedding, which was only in a month. Mrs Weasley had helped them put this booklet together to keep tabs on their ideas and plans for the wedding. Audrey wanted it small, intimate and beautiful, and Percy agreed wholeheartedly.
Harry and Ginny walked hand in hand downstairs to the smell of roast chicken. Harry had just opened his presents, a bottle of ruby polish for his Firebolt broomstick from Hermione, a pair of forest green socks from Molly, some fudge tarts from Hagrid and some beautiful white robes from Percy. Percy had brought them for Harry to wear at the wedding. Harry had given Ginny a necklace with a white pearl heart on it.
They all sat at the table. It was a tight squeeze, Harry was elbow to elbow with Ron and Bill. Hermione handed the bowl of carrots to Ron, who dished some for him and Harry. "Thanks Ron," Harry said, helping himself to some roast turnips, while Molly came out with some Butterbeer.
They ate and drank and everyone, even George, was feeling happy and warm. Harry did feel a little guilty though, he would have to tell Mr and Mrs Weasley that he and Ginny were going to move in together.
After lunch, they all gathered in the living room to hear Molly warbling away to A Cauldron Full of Hot, Strong Love by Celestina Warbeck. Fleur groaned, it was well known that she didn't like the singer, but Bill listened intently.
They gathered around the fire sipping Butterbeer. Arthur got himself a pear and cut it into quarters. Harry and Ginny were discussing their living plans together on the sofa.
"I think we should tell them tomorrow," Ginny said bracingly. "We can't keep putting it off forever."
"OK," said Harry, feeling even more guilty than at lunchtime. "We'll do it then."