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Chapter 18

  Molly Weasley, ever attentive to her family, noticed the change in Harry almost immediately after the housewarming party. He had always been a quiet child, but recently, there was something different about him—something distant. Harry had withdrawn into himself more than usual, spending most of his time buried in books or out on the farm, away from the bustling household. His usual enthusiasm for family activities seemed absent, and Molly couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong.

  She had tried to give him space, knowing that sometimes the weight of a growing mind could be heavy, especially for someone like Harry who had always seemed more thoughtful than most of the children. But the longer the silence stretched, the more concerned she became. It wasn’t like Harry to shut himself off from the rest of the family. He had always been an eager participant, and although he often kept to himself, it was never to this degree.

  One evening, after dinner, Molly watched Harry leave the table early once again, muttering something about checking on the animals. The farm had always been a pce of soce for him, a way to clear his mind, but she noticed he had been spending more and more time there tely, almost to the point of avoidance.

  She decided it was time to confront him.

  Molly waited until the house was quiet. The children had all retreated to their rooms, and Arthur was reading the paper in the living room. She found Harry in the kitchen, rummaging through the cabinets, seemingly looking for something to distract him. As soon as he saw her, he froze.

  "Harry," Molly said gently, her voice ced with concern. "Can we talk for a moment?"

  Harry looked down, his brow furrowing slightly as he closed the cabinet door. "Sure, Mum," he replied, his voice quiet but polite, masking the unease that flickered in his eyes.

  Molly could tell that something was off. She took a seat at the kitchen table and gestured for him to do the same. After a moment of hesitation, he complied, though his posture was tense, and he avoided making eye contact.

  "I’ve noticed you’ve been spending a lot of time alone tely," Molly said softly, her motherly instincts kicking in. "Is something bothering you? You know you can talk to me about anything, Harry."

  Harry shifted uncomfortably in his chair. The words felt heavy in his mouth, like something he had been holding back for far too long. He hesitated before finally speaking.

  "I don’t know, Mum," he began, his voice low. "I guess I’ve just been thinking a lot about… things. About the Potters, about who I really am."

  Molly’s heart sank, but she nodded slowly, understanding the root of his troubles. He had always known he wasn’t a Weasley, but now with the revetion of his parentage, it seemed like those questions were weighing on him more than ever.

  "Harry," Molly said softly, leaning forward. "I know this is hard. I can’t imagine how confusing it must be for you, but you need to remember one thing—no matter where you came from, you’re always a Weasley to us. You are part of this family, and nothing will change that."

  Harry didn’t say anything at first. His mind was swirling with thoughts and emotions that he wasn’t quite ready to voice. The Potters had always been this mythical, rger-than-life family in his mind, but the truth about what happened—or didn’t happen—hurt more than he’d expected. The idea that they had abandoned him left him feeling cold, and he couldn’t just ignore it. And yet, here he was, with the Weasleys, who had shown him more love and care than he ever thought possible.

  "But," Molly continued, her eyes gentle but firm, "you are here now, Harry. And no matter who your parents are, who they were, you’re with us. And that matters more than any name you could carry."

  Harry’s throat tightened as he looked at her, trying to absorb her words. But he couldn’t stop the flood of questions that filled his mind. How could Lily and James have left him? Why did they not fight to keep him safe from the Dursleys? And, even more pressing, why hadn’t they tried to find him?

  "I don’t know how to feel," Harry finally whispered, his voice cracking. "Part of me wants to find them. To meet them, to see if I’m really their son. But another part of me... another part of me is angry. Angry that they let me be treated like that. Angry that they never came for me. And I don’t even know if I want to meet them anymore."

  Molly reached out and pced a hand gently on Harry's shoulder, her touch soft but reassuring. "I understand, Harry. Believe me, I do. You don’t owe anyone forgiveness, especially not if they haven’t given you a reason to trust them. But what you need to remember, what you need to keep in your heart, is that you are not defined by your past. You are not defined by who your parents are, or were. You are defined by who you are now. And who you are, Harry, is a Weasley. That is what matters most."

  Harry didn’t respond right away. The words hung in the air, their weight heavy. He didn’t know if he was ready to accept them completely, but he couldn’t deny the warmth that filled his chest. He had never felt more at home than with the Weasleys. Molly, Arthur, Ron, Ginny—they had all treated him like family, like he had always belonged with them. And despite his doubts, despite the confusion swirling in his mind about his real family, he knew one thing for certain: the Weasleys had never abandoned him. They had never left him in a cupboard or ignored his cries. They had been there for him every step of the way.

  "I guess... I guess I don’t know what to do with all of this," Harry said, his voice quieter now, less conflicted. "I’m still not sure who I am, or who I’m supposed to be."

  Molly smiled, a warm and understanding smile. "And that’s okay. You don’t have to have all the answers right now. No one does. You are allowed to feel confused. You are allowed to be angry. But what you don’t have to do is face all of this alone. You have a family who loves you, and that’s more than many people can say."

  Harry swallowed, a lump in his throat. He didn’t know what to say, or if he even had the right words to express what he was feeling. But one thing was clear: Molly was right. The Weasleys were his family. They had always been there for him, and they weren’t going anywhere.

  "So," Molly continued, her voice light and hopeful, "how about you focus on the things you do know? You know you’re a Weasley, and you know we love you. And maybe, just maybe, you can take it one step at a time. We’ll all figure it out together."

  Harry nodded slowly, the knot in his chest loosening just a little. "Thanks, Mum," he murmured. "I don’t know what I’d do without you all."

  "You don’t have to thank me, Harry," Molly replied softly, her hand squeezing his shoulder once more. "You’re a part of this family. And we’re always here for you."

  As Harry sat there, thinking over her words, he felt a sense of peace settling over him. There were still so many questions, so many things he didn’t understand about his past, about who he was and where he came from. But for the first time in what felt like forever, he knew that he didn’t have to figure everything out by himself. He had a family. He had the Weasleys.

  After Harry’s heartfelt conversation with Molly, he felt a shift within himself. The internal turmoil that had pgued him for weeks seemed to ease, repced by a newfound sense of belonging. The uncertainty that once clouded his thoughts began to clear. He was home, with the Weasleys, and that was all that mattered.

  With that weight lifted, Harry felt more like himself again. The days following his conversation with Molly were filled with ughter, lightheartedness, and a sense of normalcy he had longed for. The Weasley family had settled into their new home, and it felt like a fresh start for all of them.

  The house was an impressive structure—rge enough to accommodate their growing family but warm and inviting in its own right. The rooms were spacious and bright, each one offering a unique charm, with windows that let in the golden light of the afternoon sun. The sprawling garden outside was perfect for the children to run around in, and the kitchen was an absolute dream for Molly, filled with counter space and shelves brimming with ingredients for her baking business.

  Each of the Weasley children had their own bedroom, a luxury they had never had before. For the first time, they had their own space to decorate, to make their own. Harry was given a room next to Ron’s, though they were still close enough to share te-night talks or the occasional impromptu prank.

  The twins, ever the inseparable pair, decided to share a room. They decorated it with a mix of practical joke gadgets, quirky furniture, and a rge stack of joke books that took up a corner of the room. They had pced a huge banner on the wall, reading “The Terrible Twins,” much to the amusement of everyone who saw it.

  Ginny, having the smallest room of the group, transformed it into a cozy haven filled with her favorite books, a small desk for her writing, and an art corner where she painted and sketched. Her room was a perfect reflection of her vibrant, creative personality.

  Charlie and Bill each had their own spaces, which they were quick to personalize. Charlie had set up a corner for his dragons and magical creatures photos, while Bill filled his room with enchanted objects from his collection.

  As for Harry, he approached decorating his room with a quiet sense of joy. He had never really had the chance to make a room his own, but now, he could. The walls were painted a calming blue, and he adorned the shelves with small trinkets and objects that reminded him of home. There was a small desk by the window where he spent hours reading, studying, or just thinking. And although the room was simple, it felt like his space—a sanctuary where he could just be.

  The shopping trip to Diagon Alley to pick out decorations was a highlight of the process. Harry, Ron, Ginny, and the twins were all excited to pick out their new room accessories. They picked out colorful rugs, quirky mps, posters of magical creatures, and even enchanted picture frames that would show different moving pictures each time you looked at them. It was a small but fun adventure, a simple joy in their lives after so much chaos.

  As the weeks went by, the Weasley family grew more comfortable in their new home. There was ughter in every room, the delicious smell of Molly’s cooking always wafting from the kitchen, and the bustling energy of children moving from one pce to the next. Their new business at both muggle and magical community provided the family with financial stability, and Harry finally felt like he was truly part of the Weasley family, not just in name, but in every sense of the word.

  Life in the new house was everything they had hoped for. It wasn’t a grand, vish mansion, but it didn’t need to be. It was a home—full of warmth, love, and the constant, comforting presence of family. For Harry, it was perfect. It was the family he had always longed for, and it was the home he had never known he needed.

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