Rose, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Mr and Mrs Weasley all went to Diagon Alley. They all needed to grab their new things for the start of the school year and then would visit Fred and George at their shop.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione left to get fitted for new robes while Rose, Ginny and her parents went to pick up books.
Bill had taken out everyone's money saying that it takes nearly 5 hours for people to get their money from Gringotts nowadays. Rose debated on how many classes she would be taking. But being that she was still unsure about what she wanted to do, she decided it would be better to take the main ones.
But she also thought about a good resume she'd had if she had 12 N.E.W.T.s.
After the rise of Voldemort, the Ministry set out rules for everyone to stay safe. It was safe to say everyone was taking it seriously.
All the kids were tied to their parents side. And even if there weren't kids, the adults were staying near one another too. They were all afraid to be alone. Though Rose knew it would be stupid for Voldemort to attack in Diagon Alley.
"Remember your potions book." Ginny told Rose as they headed to check out.
"Oh, Ginny go with her!" Mrs. Weasley quickly said.
Ginny and Rose both headed back to grab her Advanced Potions book. Rose tripped on a fallen book but instead of falling, dropped on of her own books.
"Ouch!" A blonde headed boy turned around, "watch it your filthy m-" Draco turned to Rose, "should've known it was you." He fixed her coat, "maybe you ought to look where you're stepping once in a while."
"Draco, come...Oh, Rosalie Belle." A blonde headed woman turned around who was unmistakably his mother, Narcissa, "Oh, and out with a Weasley."
Rose picked up her book, "There's no need for conversation."
"Draco had mentioned your inadequate condition. Always seems to know how to make an entrance. Even read your name on the Prophet...Also mentioned you're," Narcissa gave her a disgusted look, "you're interest in Half-Breeds."
Rose angrily gripped her book, "like you're interest in Death Eaters?"
"How dare you-"
"No need mother," Draco chimed in, "in fact, I'm quite impressed that she seemed to draw enough courage to talk back for once." He laughed, "Usually resorts to violence."
"She's just upset you threw her husband in jail...let's just go." Ginny whispered.
"But I didn't. I was..." Rose started.
"Dead. I heard. Would've been better that way, you and your filthy Half-Breed." Narcissa smiled.
Rose looked down and notice something poking out of Dracos left arm from underneath his coat. Looking back up at Narcissa Rose said, "I would say something back to you, but personally I prefer to never be down on your level. So, good day to you." Rose and Ginny walked back to check out.
Rose quickly paid and without realizing it, managed to slip away from everyone. She tried her hardest not to let Narcissa's words get to her, but it was already to late.
Knowing that she and Remus may never be together, she tried her hardest to move on from the fact that just by protecting him led her feelings to grow.
But even so, it was so hard to move on.
Rose walked in to Fred and George's shop to find it packed with kids trying out some of their items. One kid tried an extendable ear on his parents who were on the other side of the store.
"Hello, Rose!" The twins said behind her.
She turned around, "Busy, I see."
"Always." Fred said.
"Where is everyone? I thought you had to stay together?" George asked.
"Well...I just needed time on my own," she shrugged, "besides, the least they could do is understand. I mean besides being in the Order, I've already received a letter from the Ministry."
"For what?" They asked in unison.
"Auror training."
"Are you mad?" Fred crossed his arms.
"No. What he meant to say was, you're not taking it right?" George asked.
"Well..I don't know. Why shouldn't I?" Rose asked.
"Because Ro, it's far more dangerous out there than it has been in years." Fred said as he and George pulled her aside, "it's not the same as it used to be."
"As much as we would enjoy you to do that, we're not even sure you want to." George added.
Fred nodded, "what's you're reasons?"
"Well...I-I don't know. I mean it could keep me distracted."
"Distracted? From what?" George asked.
"Because the things I want, I can't have. And now the things I've never thought about want me. So why not see what it's worth?"
"Is this about Lupin?" Fred asked.
"Of course not. I wouldn't do something for a man or even because one told me so. I would do it for my own good."
"Rose! Where have you been?" Mrs. Weasley strutted over, "you've had me worried sick!"
"Though, I explained to her why she shouldn't have. Isn't that right, Molly?" Mr. Weasley said.
"The least you could've done is tell us something!"
"Mum..." Ginny said, "She was upset. Haven't you ever walked away to be alone once in a while?"
Mrs. Weasley seemed to have calmed down, "right, yes. Of course I have. I'm sorry dear. It's just, hard times. Stressful times is more like it. At least you came straight here, right?"
Rose nodded.
"Ok, ok. That's good."
"Where did you go?" Harry asked as Mr and Mrs. Weasley walked away to talk with Fred and George.
"Besides mum, we've been worried too." Ron said.
"I saw Draco and his mother at the book store...She said Remus and I should've died that night..." Rose said, "So I walked away before it could escalate any further."
"Harry, let us show you something," Fred and George pulled him to the back.
"What's that?" Hermione wandered over to a pink section filled with small pink heart shaped bottles. Rose instantly recognized them as love potions.
"Maybe you should've let things escalate." Ron whispered.
"Why?" Rose asked.
"Because, it would've been nice to see her thrown into Azkaban too. Just so she could shut up about reuniting with her husband." Ron chuckled.
"That's awful, Ronald!" Rose said, "I mean, I would be just as angry as her if I was in that position. Imagine your wife being thrown into jail and not being able to see them, kiss them, even hold them. The one person she's known to love for years is gone..."
"Fred and George were right...you're sure do know how to make us feel guilty."
"I didn't mean it...She's probably scared too. I mean, I saw something on Draco's arm."
"What?"
"I couldn't make it out but his sleeve uncovered some of his wrist. That's part of the reason why I wanted to get out of there but I was still too angry."
"Wait, which arm was it?"
"Left, I believe. But it could mean anything. Let's not jump to conclusions."
"What else is there to conclude? I mean his father is a Death Eater, and now he's locked up. What if You-Know-Who wants to fill in the space?"
"I doubt so...I don't want to think about that."
"Hello, ladies!" The twins walked over, "nice to see you're enjoying our love potions." Fred said.
"But by what we've heard, Ginny's already good in that section." George teased.
"What do you mean?" Ginny put the bottle down.
"Well aren't you dating Dean Thomas?" Fred smiled.
"It's none of your business." Ginny walked away.
"And you, Ro? Maybe you could drop some into Lupins tea. Might, spice things up." George laughed.
Ron looked at them confused, "why Lupin?"
Then it hit Rose, he and Harry never found out about Remus.
"Yes, George. Why Lupin?" Rose crossed her arms at the twins.
"Suggestion!" They both said.
"Oh, I was about to say." Ron laughed.
"Oh shut it." Hermione rolled her eyes, "you have no sense of anything anymore."