The Burrow
In the months that followed, Sirius and Remus worked tirelessly to create a safe and loving environment for Harry and Marlene. Though their grief was a constant shadow, they found solace in the laughter and innocence of the children.
Sirius often transformed into Padfoot, letting Harry and Marlene climb all over him as they giggled uncontrollably. He taught Harry how to fly on a toy broomstick, despite Remus’s protests, and spent hours telling them stories about James and Lily.
Remus, ever the practical one, ensured that the children had structure and stability. He read to them every night, his gentle voice soothing their fears. He taught Harry how to tie his shoes and helped Marlene take her first steps.
Though their lives were far from ordinary, the love they shared made their little family strong.
The Weasley household was always full of energy, especially when the younger children were around. Harry, Ron, Ginny, and Marlene, all under the age of five, spent a lot of time together, often running around, playing, and getting into all sorts of mischief. They were a tight-knit little group, each of them full of curiosity and wonder at the world around them.
One evening, as they all gathered around the dinner table at the Burrow, a rare moment of calm settled over the family. The sounds of clinking cutlery and casual conversation filled the air, but then Harry, sitting beside Ginny, suddenly leaned forward with an air of serious determination. The adults looked on curiously as he spoke up, his voice loud enough to carry across the room.
“Me and Ginny,” Harry said confidently, glancing at her with a wide, innocent smile, “are going to get married because we are dating!”
The room fell silent for a moment. The adults exchanged amused glances, trying to hold back their laughter. But it was Remus, sitting at the far end of the table, who couldn’t contain himself any longer. He burst out laughing, his warm chuckles echoing through the room. But it wasn’t just Remus. Sirius, who had been sipping his water, suddenly sputtered, and before anyone could react, he spat his glass of water all over the table.
The children were too young to fully grasp the humor in the situation, but they watched in confusion as the adults tried to regain their composure. Ginny, always quick to defend herself, shot Harry a look as if to say, “What did you get us into?” while Harry simply grinned, unaware of the chaos he’d just caused.
“Well, that was unexpected,” Arthur Weasley said, wiping water off his glasses with a napkin, a bemused smile on his face. “I suppose that’s what happens when young hearts decide they’re in love.”
Marlene, who had been sitting quietly, looked up at Harry and Ginny with wide eyes. “Do you really want to get married?” she asked, tilting her head curiously.
Harry, ever the dreamer even at such a young age, nodded seriously. “Yes, because Ginny’s my best friend.” Ginny, trying to keep up with Harry’s antics, nodded as well, although she had no idea what marriage truly meant