chapter twenty seven

Saturday, November 15, 2008

In the burrow

Molly was in the kitchen preparing food, desserts, and drinks for the Weasley clan's weekly family gathering.

She used spells household chores and cooking with very high skill and accuracy from frequent use and many years of experience.

Charlie entered the kitchen , Charlie had arrived at the Burrow yesterday ,He was able to get a three-day vacation and decided to spend them with his family and stay in his childhood home, the Burrow, during this short vacation.

Charlie said, "Relax a little, mother , Can I help you with anything?"

"Thank you, Charlie," said Molly, "I'm almost done."

"You don't have to exhaust yourself at every family gathering, mother," said Charlie, who went to one of the chairs at the kitchen table and sat on it.

Molly smiled at him and said, "On the contrary, my son , making food and preparing the burrow for you and for your siblings, their partners, and their children makes me very happy, and I do not feel tired, but rather happy, I make this for my family."

Charlie smiled at her and said, "At least don't be too hard on yourself, and if you need help, don't hesitate to ask it. As you know, there are a good number of women in the family, and all of them can cook and help."

"Okay, son," Molly said.

Then Molly decided to take a short break and went to the chair next to her son and sat in it.

Molly said as she checked her son's face, "Charlie, what caused these burns on your cheek and neck?"

Charlie said, "Don't worry, mother , They are minor burns and not serious , as You know that such injuries occur frequently in my field of work."

Molly sighed and said, "But why didn't you treat her, Charlie? Such injuries must be treated quickly so as not to leave scars."

Charlie said, "I put Burn-Healing Paste on it before I took my leave. The burns have improved well."

Molly said as she stood up and went to one of the shelves, "So Romania's treatments aren't strong. Come, I'll put some of Burn-Healing Paste we have on you. I bet it's better than the one you used."

Molly took Burn-Healing Paste from the shelf and went to her sitting son, caught him before he tried to escape, and began applying Burn-Healing Paste to the burns on his cheek and neck.

Molly said as she put Burn-Healing Paste on her son's face, "Stop moving, boy, you're almost done."

After Molly finished applying Burn-Healing Paste, the burns began to disappear until they were almost gone, leaving only a very slight redness in their place.

Molly smiled and said, "They are almost gone.

"Thank you, Mother," Charlie said.

"You're welcome, my dear," Molly said, smiling at her son.

After Molly put th Burn-Healing Paste back in its place, she returned to the chair next to Charlie and said, "Since you are here, Charlie, I want to talk to you about something."

Charlie sighed. He knew this topic well. Her mother would talk to him about his relationships again and remind him that he had been single for a very long time.

At this moment, Arthur entered the kitchen and went to sit on one of the kitchen chairs and began to listen to his wife as she tried to persuade their son to find the right girl and marry her.

Molly kept talking to Charlie, convincing him and telling him about some of the girls she met in Diagon Alley that she thought one of them might be suitable for him.

Charlie tried to convince his mother, like every time, that he would prefer to work and study dragons and he does not think about entering into any romantic relationship.

After some time had passed, Arthur said, "Molly, I will now go get Athena. Do you need anything I can get while I am in Hogsmeade?"

Molly said, "No, my darling Arthur," and smiled at him affectionately, and continued her conversation with Charlie.

Charlie said, "father, can I go with you? Sorry, mother, Can we talk later? I want to take a walk and visit Hogsmeade. I haven't visited it for a long time." He smiled at her apologetically and quickly added, "But if you want me to stay and help you, it would be my pleasure."

Charlie wanted to escape from his mother's lecture and take a walk and get some air.

Molly said, "Thank you, Charlie, I already told you, I'm almost done." She put her hand on his shoulder, smiled at him, and said, "Go with your father, son, and walk a little."

Charlie looked at Arthur and said, "father, can I go with you to get Athena?"

Arthur said, "There is nothing to prevent that, my son . Come on, get ready and meet me at the entrance to the house ,I will go to get ready, too."

Arthur smiled as he left the kitchen because of his son's attempt to escape from Molly, and from the topic of romantic relationships and marriage.

In the living room of Minerva and Athena's residence in Hogwarts Castle.

Minerva was sitting on the sofa, looking at her daughter, who was turning around so that her mother could see the clothes she had chosen for the weekly Weasley family gathering.

Athena was not very nervous this time, but rather she was more excited because she would meet her nephews and nieces for the first time and meet the rest of the family.

Athena had chosen an orange sweater and a green Salopette.

Athena said, "What do you think, Mama? Are these clothes good?"

"they are good and beautiful, my child," Minerva said. "You made good choices ," and smiled at her daughter.

Athena said, "Well, all that remains is to do my hair and we are done. Mama, can you do my hair?"

Minerva said, "Of course, my kitty . Come and get your hairbrush?"

Athena brought her hairbrush and went to where her mother was sitting on the sofa, sat next to her and gave her the hairbrush.

Minerva said as she combed Athena's hair, "How do you want your hair to be styled?"

Athena said after thinking, "I want a ponytail, but keep hair up a little, Mama."

Minerva smiled and said, "As you wish, my kitty."

After Minerva finished brushing Athena's hair, she said, "Are you ready, Athena? We must go to Hagrid's hut now."

Athena said, "Yes, Mama, I am ready."

Minerva said, "Wait, don't forget your cloak. It's a little cold now, and I don't want you to catch a cold."

Minerva quickly went to her daughter's room and brought a cloak that was the size of Athena and suitable for her size, with an emerald color.

Minerva said, "What do you think, my kitty? I think this cloak will be good, or do you want to choose another one?"

Athena said, "No, this is very good, thank you, Mama."

Minerva gave Athena the cloak and Athena quickly put it on, and Minerva then gave her a pair of woolen gloves.

"I don't think it's that cold," Athena said.

Minerva said, "Put them on, my child. If the weather is good and you are not cold, you can take off the gloves and put them in your bag."

Athena sighed and said, "Okay."

"Then," Minerva said, "I think we're done. Let's go, my kitty."

Then Minerva and Athena left their place of residence on their way to Hagrid's hut.

Minerva had agreed with Arthur that he would take Athena from Hogwarts this week, because Minerva had many chores to finish so she and Athena spent this weekend at Hogwarts Castle.

Minerva agreed with Arthur to wait for them in Hagrid's hut, and Minerva would bring Athena to him so that he could take her to the Burrow to spend the day with the Weasley family in the Burrow.

Arthur and Charlie walked through Hogsmeade village until they reached the Hogwarts gate, approaching the closed gate.

They waited a few minutes, then he saw a large figure approaching them from the other side of the gate.

This person was Hagrid, who smiled widely when he saw Arthur and Charlie.

Hagrid opened the gate and allowed Arthur and Charlie to enter the school grounds.

Hagrid said as he shook hands with them, "Welcome, Arthur. Welcome, Charlie. How are you, boy? I didn't know you were coming too."

Charlie smiled at him and said, "Hello, Hagrid. I'm fine."

After exchanging words of welcome and asking how things were going, Hagrid led them to his hut where they would wait until Minerva and Athena came.

Arthur and Charlie walked until Hogwarts Castle was clearly visible in front of them.

Arthur sighed sadly as he watched Hogwarts Castle. Arthur had not come to Hogwarts for a long time.

Hogwarts was a place filled with many memories for Arthur, his student years, and it was also at Hogwarts that he met the love of his life and his wife, Molly.

But in this place, he witnessed the death of many people and the death of his son Farid as well.

In this place, on one of the lands of this castle, he saw the body of his son, devoid of life.

Arthur sighed sadly after he remembered the memory the death of his son, Fred.

Arthur looked at Charlie and found him looking at the castle as well. He guessed that his mind must also have been invaded by many memories, memories of the Battle of Hogwarts and the memory of Fred's death.

Hagrid, Arthur, and Charlie arrived at the hut, and Hagrid welcomed them, took them inside the hut, and invited them to drink some tea.

The three of them sat talking, and most of the conversation took place between Hagrid and Charlie about the dragons and about the grandchildren of the dragon Norberta.

Not long after, when Hagrid was looking out the window of the hut, he saw Minerva and Athena from afar walking to the hut.

"Professor McGonagall and Athena have arrived," Hagrid said.

Arthur and Charlie stood up and they and Hagrid left the hut.

When Athena saw her father next to the hut, she quickly went to him and threw herself into his arms and hugged him.

Arthur smiled and said, "Hello, my kitty. I missed you so much."

Athena said, "Me too, Papa."

Then she got out of his embrace and went to Charlie and hugged him, and Charlie hugged her too.

"Charlie, I didn't know you were coming too," Athena said.

Charlie smiled and said, "What do you think of this surprise?"

Athena smiled at him and said, "It's a wonderful surprise."

After Arthur, Charlie, and Minerva exchanged greetings and talked a little, it was time for them to move back to the burrow.

Arthur took Athena's hand and he, Athena, and Charlie walked to the Hogwarts gate to exit.

They would ride the Knight Bus to reach the Burrow.

While they were sitting on the bus, Charlie talked to Athena about many topics.

Charlie said, "Do you have a pet, Athena?"

Athena said sadly, "No, but I want to own a cat, but my mother doesn't allow me to raise one." Then she smiled a little and said, "But she will allow me to own a cat when I turn eleven years old."

Charlie said with a sigh, "I understand your feelings, Athena. I also wanted to have a pet when I was a child, but my mother and father didn't allow me."

Arthur looked at him from the corner of his eye and said, "Dragons are not considered pets, Charlie, and it is forbidden to raise them in the first place."

"But the feeling of not being allowed to have a pet remains the same," Charlie said.

Charlie said, "I brought with me pictures of the dragons I work with in Romania, as I promised you last week."

Athena said, "Really! Thank you, Charlie. Can you tell me a little about them until we get to the burrow?"

"I warn you from now on, Athena," Arthur said. "Charlie will fill your head with dragons."

Charlie said, "Don't listen to them, Athena. Dragons are awesome."

After that, Charlie and Athena continued their conversation, and Arthur joined them as well.

Until the bus reached the Burrow, and after they paid the fare, they got out and headed into the Burrow.

In the burrow

All members of the Weasley clan were present, except Arthur and Charlie, who went to fetch Athena.

The burrow was filled with many sounds, laughter, babies crying, and the sounds of children playing throughout the burrow.

The adults were sitting, talking among themselves or helping to monitor the babies, and the children were playing with each other.

Arthur, Athena, and Charlie entered the room where everyone was.

The adults were silent upon entering Athens, and when the children noticed the silence, they stopped playing and began to look at the new individual present among them today.

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