Family Matters

by percychased

Twenty- five drabbles, seven children, two parents, and one family. One for every connection, highlighting the happy moments, the not-so-happy moments, and every little bit in between. The Weasley family, all in chronological order. Now complete.

16. xvi

1997

"And what if? What if that happens? We don't know if he's - they're - okay, or if they're safe, and something's going to happen -"

Ginny's heavy rant was interrupted by her mother.

"I know," said Molly, in that special soft tone she rarely used.

"You know?" asked Ginny curiously.

"Of course I know," replied Molly gently. "Years ago, I never knew if your father was going to make it home from work. I watched the clock constantly; I still do. I know, Ginny, what it's like. To wait for the ones you love to come home. To worry if they're going to make it home. Ron is my son, and Harry and Hermione are both as good as. I would do anything for those kids, I would. I know what it feels like, Ginny."