THE LEAVES – CHAPTER THIRTEEN
The Weasley family decided not to return to the Burrow for a while but stay in the Castle itself whilst repairs were undertaken to return Hogwarts to its former glory ready for September. Now that the threat of the war was over, Professor McGonagall was overwhelmed by the amount of Owl mail she was receiving about the forthcoming September. Harry and Ginny spent their days in the Headmaster's office – which was now McGonagall's – replying to letters from old and potential students.
Mr and Mrs Weasley along with all the sons helped out daily with the clean-up, Fleur was lending Madam Pomfrey a hand with all the injuries while Hermione and Fred were helping the small number of house elves left prepare food for the hard workers.
The days were spent reminiscing for all about their happier days in the Castle. Fred and Hermione spent their hours recalling the many inventions and confiscations of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes products from Canary Creams to Extendable Ears. How the products had made their way around the Castle to every house and year group within the week had always marvelled Hermione. She confessed then to Fred how in awe of his creativity he was.
"I was honestly shocked at the level of dedication you and George had for the shop," Hermione smiled across the table at him where they were both peeling potatoes.
"Thank you, love, but it was truly not that difficult, after all, we did have our favourite and most gorgeous witch to help with enchantments if needs be,"
"But I never really did help apart from with the reverse spell. You both managed to do it by yourselves which made me very happy if I'm completely honest,"
Fred grinned up at her from his carrots and then continued to peel.