A Farewell to Ron

Harry looked around the small group gathered in a quaint private glade in the evening light just behind the castle and saw the five remaining Weasley brothers with their heads lowered as Ron's coffin lay in front of a small podium. The Hogwarts staff were also present.

This was not a religious service rather a gathering of family and friends to share stories and reminisce about the deceased.

Bill spoke first about Ron's preference for running about the burrow without the benefit of clothing, which had a few people blushing until Bill casually mentioned that he was only three at the time!

Charlie then told the tale of Ron's first time on a broom though the scolding that resulted was glossed over.

Percy recalled teaching Ron the rules of chess and how no one had been able to beat him since!

The twins spoke together of the numerous pranks they had pulled on their younger brother, or to give him his full title "test subject'

McGonagall described the scene in a girls toilet containing a certain three first year Gryffindors and a fully grown, thankfully unconscious by the time she got there mountain troll. It was also the day a certain brown haired witch had lied to her head of house!

When they got up to recall their favourite memory of Ron, Hermione was still blushing at her former head of house knowing she lied.

The told of the giant chess set and their best friend Ron's sacrifice so they both could continue the task of stopping Voldemort reaching the stone.

The irony that a few short years later he would lose his life trying to split them up was not lost on the people assembled.

Ginny was too emotional to speak, she had clung to Harry and Hermione only letting go when they went forward to say their part. She was currently being held by Bill but immediately switched back to the Potters after their speech finished.

As the sun was setting Ron's coffin was lowered into the grave and covered in earth.

Fireworks exploded into the sky but these were unusual in that the multicoloured display normally associated with fireworks had been replaced by bright orange in homage to Ron's favourite Quidittch team.

A simple but beautiful marble headstone appeared bearing a white knight chess piece and the inscription

Ronald Bilius Weasley

Brother and Friend

The three Potters again shared a bed but there was no laughter tonight, just plenty of tears as they hugged drawing whatever comfort they could from each other.

No matter your age or magical maturity losing a brother / best friend hurts like hell.

The name of Molly Weasley was cursed quite a few times that night!

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Harry opened his eyes to a mixture of red and brown hair, what had woke him was the felling of concern coming from his wife.

'What's the matter love?' Harry asked over the bond

'I'm worried Harry'

'I can tell that love but you need to give me a little bit more to work with here!'

'I'm lying in bed with my husband who also has his arm around another girl'

'It was your idea love, you know there's nothing to be jealous about'

'That's just my point Harry, I'm not jealous in the slightest. I woke feeling so at peace yet a few days ago I would have killed Ginny for looking at you! Then there's my parents and how quickly they've accepted this. I've never seen my mum so excited and my dad couldn't wait to show us off to Gran, I know Potters don't do normal but what do you think?'

'When you put all the pieces together like that I see what you mean but what's got you so worried?'

'I'm afraid in case our bond, magic or whatever you want to call it is influencing the people around us!'

This really got Harry's attention as the thought of magically manipulating people, even subconsciously made him feel ill.

Ginny woke up immediately sensing Harry's discomfort, "Ok guys, what's wrong? Don't say nothing because I can feel it."

'Shit! Do you think Ginny's been affected?' Thought Harry, still using the bond.

'She's been with us more than anyone else.'

"Guys you're scaring me here! What have I done?" asked a concerned Ginny.

"It's not you Ginny, it's us. We think there may be a problem with our bond effecting people around us." said Hermione

"Don't you even think of pushing me away! It would kill me, please please!" said a panicking Ginny with tears in her eyes.

Harry and Hermione pulled her close.

Harry spoke to the now weeping Ginny, "calm down Gin, we just need to figure this out to see if there is a problem first before looking for solutions."

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