In loving memory of Richard Griffiths.
Omnibus Finis
1)
Ron looked up from the evening edition of the Daily Prophet when Harry called his name from the doorway.
"Harry? What is it? What's wrong?"
2)
Wordlessly Harry entered the room and sank into the red armchair.
"There was an owl," Harry explained and handed Ron a small roll of parchment.
3)
Ron unfurled the paper and quickly read it.
"Took time to find one of your lot to send this. Father passed away last week.
D."
4)
Ron re-read the note three times before he finally understood.
"Harry, your uncle-," Ron started but the words faded as he looked at the brunet.
5)
Harry stared numbly at his hands as he sat there still and stiff as a board. Ron got to his knees in front of Harry.
6)
Harry felt pressure behind his eyes as tears threatened to fall as Ron wrapped him in a hug.
"It's all right, Harry. Let it out."
7)
Although Harry felt intensely sad, he didn't shed a single tear. Actually he was slightly surprised at that he felt anything at the shocking news.
8)
Harry felt Ron's warmth as his boyfriend comforted him and lifted his arms to cling to the tall red head as he returned the embrace.
9)
Harry sighed heavily. His uncle may be gone but the lessons he taught Harry about the frivolity of fearing things that were different would remain.