Chapter 21
In the cozy kitchen of the Potter household, Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny gathered around the table, sharing a meal together.
Hermione spoke with a hint of concern in her voice, "I’ve told Draco again and again that Voldemort or something like Voldemort soon will start a new war, that this rumors aren’t lies."
Ginny, noticing Harry's discomfort, remarked, "This time Harry scar is hurting again."
Hermione sighed, "Draco and Pansy aren't belive that."
"They are stupid." Ginny retorted sharply.
Ron interjected thoughtfully, "But I think in one think they was smarter then we think. They become clear that Hermione becomes minister for magic only because she is Harry friend."
Hermione nodded, acknowledging Ron's observation, "And I am wery grateful Harry abouth that i am Minister for magic."
Ron looked at Harry with a furrowed brow. "You are sure that all is so bad? The trolls could be going to a party, the giants to a wedding, you could be getting bad dreams because you’re worried about Albus, and your scar could be hurting because you’re getting old."
Harry chuckled. "Getting old? Thanks mate."
Ron sighed dramatically. "Honestly, every time I sit down now I make an “ooof” noise. An “ooof.” And my feet — the trouble I’m having with my feet — I could write songs about the pain my feet give me — maybe your scar is like that."
Ginny rolled her eyes. "You talk a lot of rubbish."
Ron grinned. "I consider it my speciality. That and my range of Skiving Snackboxes. And my love for all of you. Even Skinny Ginny."
Ginny warned, "If you don’t behave, Ronald Weasley, I will tell Mum."
Ron scoffed. "You wouldn't."
Hermione interjected solemnly, "If some part of Voldemort survived, in whatever form, we need to be prepared. And I’m scared. "
Ginny admitted, "I'm scared too."
Ron shrugged confidently. "Nothing scares me. Apart from Mum."
Hermione asserted to Harry, "I mean it, Harry, I will not be Cornelius Fudge on this one. I will not stick my head in the sand. And I don’t care how unpopular that makes me with Draco Malfoy."
Ron teased Hermione, "You never really were one for popularity, were you?"
Hermione shot Ron a glare and aimed to hit him, but Ron swiftly dodged the blow. Ginny took the opportunity to smack Ron solidly, causing him to wince.
Just then, an owl swooped into the room, dropping a letter onto Harry's plate.
Hermione remarked dryly, "Bit late for an owl, isn't it?"
Harry's expression shifted as he opened the letter, his surprise evident.
Ginny leaned in, asking, "What does it say?"
Harry's face fell. "Ginny, it’s Albus — Albus and Scorpius — they never made it to school. They’re missing."