I'm sorry I couldn't get to you -- December 2018

I had gotten up just to go to the loo and then I had been planning on falling back to sleep as it was still rather early in the morning, but Bill's patronus gave me different plans.  I rushed to the master  bedroom and shook Lucy awake.  "Lu, it's Des... something's happened," I said, gathering my things quickly.  I put my cloak around my shoulders as my wife tried to comprehend what I was saying.  I left the bedroom and went upstairs to Leo's room.  I knocked on the door before entering.  "Oi," I said, tossing his cloak at his sleeping body.  "You can either stay here or come with us... something's happened at Sleepy Hollow."

I barely comprehended what Ayden had said to me.  I sat up and watched as he threw my cloak onto the bed while he left the room.  Wait a minute... something happened with Des?  What about Charlie or Quinn?  I got out of bed and put my cloak over top of my flannel pants and oversized sweatshirt.  I slid my feet into some shoes and went towards the front of the house, wondering if Leo would be coming with us.  I pulled my blonde hair back away from my face and into a messy bun with the hair-tie that I had on my wrist.  "Ayden?  What's going on?" I called up the stairs, hoping that they would hurry up if something has indeed happened.

I heard a noise and opened my eyes, seeing Bill's mountain bear patronus.  What it said, concerned me greatly.  "Percy... did you hear that?" I asked my husband who had been brushing his teeth -- being the new Minister of Magic, he liked to be at the office as much as possible.  Our son no longer lived with us for a handful of years now -- nor did Ben.  I was not sure if they had gotten this Patronus or not, but if Bill needed help... "Perce, I think it's best if you don't go into the office today.  Not if something's happened.  What if Bill only sent fr us?" I said, though I highy doubted that.  I just was not entirely sure what had happened exactly.  But it was Percy's brother and my sister, through Remus only, but still.

I had spit out the toothpaste in my mouth and walked back into the bedroom, agreeing with her.  "What do you think happened?  Bill hardly asks for help... andn either does Charlie," I said, trying to keep my voice casual.  I did not want to automatically think the worse... but with what I was dealing with at the Ministry, I could only think of pessimistic things rather than optimistic.

I looked up groggily at my dad and sleepily put on my cloak.  Something happened?  Was this a gag thing or something?  Way to be specific.  I would go with them, of course.  I continued down the stairs behind Dad and saw that Mum was already by the door.  I heard her question and nodded.  "Yeah... what happened?  Do you know?" I asked, yawning and stretching.

I nodded to George, " I think it may be better to leave them with mum and dad." I told my husband. If something has happened we can speak to the girls after. It's going to be a hard situation no matter what. I put my slip ons on my feet as I pulled the nearest sweater over my head. I pulled my hair into a ponytail. " Let's get going sweetheart. I could tell George was very tense. It made complete sense as well, I waited as he got ready. " I'll just send word to mum and dad that we will keep them posted." I told him as I pulled out my wand and sent the message to my parents. Something has happened at Sleepy Hollow....can the girls stay there possibly for the night...we will keep you posted...Love Lenni and George. I nodded as it disappeared before my eyes as we headed out to go to Sleepy Hollow.


< Oh my god! >>

<< I know, right?!  So sad! >>

"Cael is still at Hogwarts... I wonder if anyone got in touch with Hermione or Seth -- Bill had to have sent word to them, too.  Unless... do you think Stan saw something?" I asked, my gut feeling making me think worse and worse about the entire situation.  We Apparated to the middle of the lane between Shell Cottage an dSleepy Hollow where they always wanted us to appear at -- that way we would not Apparate into their living rooms or anything.  I turned towards Sleepy Hollow and stopped dead in my tracks when I saw what was twinkling in the morning sun.  My mouth went dry as I held onto my wife's hand tightly.

I had just gotten out of the shower when Bill's patronus showed up. I quickly put on some jeans and a t-shirt as I rushed over to Jada. " Something's happened at Sleepy Hollow." I told her as I didn't know what to do but I was hoping it wasn't as bad as I was anticipating.

I had stayed up late grading essays from the fourth years as I received a patronus as I was being alerted from one of the students. I went to go find Seth, I figured he would be with Stan so I went towards the source of the talking. " What happened?" I asked the boys in front of me.

I looked up when I heard Aunt Hermione walk in.  I stood up, forgetting that Rory and Constantine were there and how I really did need to keep up appearances in front of students.  I moved towards her and wrapped my arms around her, holding onto her tightly, tears starting to fall down my cheeks.  "S-Stan said that Uncle Charlie and Aunt Des... they're gone," I said into her shoulder.

I rolled over when I heard Fred speak to me.  At first, I was rather groggy and not really hearing what he was saying... but then it clicked in my head.  My eyes widened and I started to get out of bed.  I went to my closet and pulled on some regular clothes and looked at Fred.  "Do you know what happened...?" I asked, not entirely sure if he had any more details than what he said.

I looked up when I heard our family start to come to us, Ron being the first.  I had to wait a moment to catch my breath and bearings, trying to stop crying.  I would have to be strong for my younger siblings -- who knew how Mum and Dad would react?  I stood up and went to Ron, giving him a hug.  "I-I don't know exactly... but..." I glanced up at the Dark Mark looming above us.  That was an explanation all on its own.  I took a deep breath and saw the others start walking slowly up the path.  I was shaking, but it was hard to tell if it was from the cold or from my tears.

I could not believe what was being said to me.  I nodded and took a deep breath, tears in my eyes.  "We need to get them somewhere else... not out here.  And Quinn..." I trailed off, knowing that my niece would not want to leave her parents, but it would not do well for her to be out here in the falling snow where she could get sick.

We finally arrived in the path between Shell cottage and Sleepy Hollow.  I held onto Ayden's hand tightly and I saw Leo sprint towards the remains of where my aunt's and one of my best friend's house were.  He was so close to Quinn, even after everything.  Ayden and I walked as quickly as we could towards the small group that was starting to congregate around my aunt and uncle and cousin.  It brought tears to my eyes.  "Oh merlin...." I said under my breath, putting a hand over my mouth.

For once, I wished I was blind like Constantine -- I did not enjoy seeing Mr. Weasley sobbing into Professor Weasley's shoulder.  I felt like I was intruding on something so personal, but I was not going to leave Stan here on his own.  I kept a hand on my mate's shoulder, feeling him shaking beneath it.  I squeezed it, hoping to be reassuring to him.