Molly couldn't remember ever being as nervous as she was today. Then again, nothing in the world was more important to Molly Weasley than her children. Bill had floocalled to say he wouldn't be portkeying with them, but that he and Amelia would be dropping in on Harry later on today.
On arrival, her eyes locked in on her children immediately. The were having so much fun sitting at breakfast with their friends that none of them had noticed Arthur or her yet. Poppy had though and moved over to greet them.
She didn't miss Molly's mouth hanging open at seeing her children so happy and Poppy couldn't help but smile at her reaction. "They've actually been up for a couple of hours, training down on the beach before doing a bit of flying. Ginny's Mind Healer is adamant those sessions training with her family and friends are really helping with her recovery."
"I've never seen them looking better, or Harry looking so healthy and happy. This is easing a lot of my worries, hopefully taking with them will erase the rest. A blind person could see they're all having a great time."
"They were shopping in Naples again yesterday. We have over forty orphans arriving tomorrow for a holiday and every one of them chipped in with ideas and suggestions for making sure these children enjoy themselves. Because it's for the orphans, Sirius insisting on paying for everything, and all of them had a great day out in Naples too."
It was Harry who noticed the Weasleys first and waved the group over. As Molly approached, Fred and George stood immediately and were quickly engulfed in their mother's arms. Ron was next, though Molly gently pulled Millie into the hug too.
"I've never seen Ron happier and, although this place is beautiful, I'm sure it's more because of the company he's currently keeping."
Millie's face almost split in two with the size of grin that comment brought on. Watching that also made Harry's mind up, and Hermione instantly agreed. He stood and held his arms out in invitation, and a tearful Molly soon had both of them entwined in her arms.
"I can't thank you enough for looking after my children."
Harry wasn't having that. "Three of your sons sitting there came to my relatives house a few summers ago and ripped bars from my bedroom window to rescue me. You then took me in and allowed me to stay for the rest of that summer. For us, no thanks are needed. We were having a great holiday, and then did what was necessary to protect Ginny, that's all."
Molly was nodding but had a confession to make. "Percy left the Burrow after a big argument, he wouldn't hear a word said against Dumbledore. He's now living in Hogwarts castle and will be teaching Transfiguration next term."
Hermione let out a groan. "Did you check him for a compulsion charm?"
The look of horror on Molly's face answered that question before Arthur tried to calm his wife's fears. "It may be Dumbledore's just being very clever here. He appointed Percy's girlfriend, Penelope, as Arithmancy professor too. Both of them are already staying in the castle. Good jobs and lodgings for both of them, that would be very hard for any young couple to turn down."
Seeing how well things were going had encouraged Ginny to make her way around the table, approaching her mother with tears already in her eyes. Molly too was unashamedly crying as she wrapped their only daughter in her arms. "You look absolutely stunning, Ginny. Those clothes really suit you."
"We've been shopping in the muggle section of Naples. It's fantastic with so much to choose from. The magical section is much bigger than Diagon Alley too. Wait until you see the Institute being built behind Harry's house, it's going to be amazing."
All her fiends were beaming at Ginny after hearing that comment, they wanted the rest of the Weasleys to be attending the Institute with them. Her parents were also well aware what Ginny was up to - it wasn't exactly a subtle comment - and one glance between Molly and Arthur saw the Weasley children get an answer they were hoping for. "If Dumbledore could do that to one of my children, he could do the same - or worse - to the rest of them. None of you will be returning to Hogwarts, so we'll just need to see if we can get you places at the Potter Institute. I've heard it's quite exclusive..."
A smiling Harry immediately interrupted Molly. "Having the last name Weasley instantly grants you access, though pulling pranks could still get you kicked out..."
There was now a mass of Weasleys excitedly hugging on the terrace, though Ron and Millie appeared to be copying their best friends' moves from earlier - bouncing up and down while clinging on to each other and laughing.
Molly and Arthur were invited to sit with them and felt right at home at a table full of happy teens. That four of those teens were Weasleys almost had Molly in tears again. A few did escape when Harry offered them the opportunity to stay for a couple of days. Even his hope that they would chip in and help with the visiting orphans was an offer they couldn't refuse - both immediately volunteering to help in any way they could.
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