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When Tragedy Strikes by Jessie Flower
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When Tragedy Strikes

Jessie Flower

Harry apparated into the living room of the burrow. He saw Bill, Charlie and George sitting on the couch, the three of them looked up at him.

"Hello Harry." Bill said.

"Hey Bill, is your mum or dad around?" Harry asked.

"Harry! What brings you here, Ginny is alright isn't she?"

"Yes Ginny is fine."

"How about the twins, any leads?" Molly asked, her worry rising.

"Yes, umm, besides the house name, what is Weasley Haven?" Harry asked. Molly looked at Harry.

"The Clock, does it say that?"

"Yes." Harry confirmed, and Molly let out a sigh of relief along with Bill, Charlie and George.

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Harry was following Arthur and Bill who seemed to know where they were going, of coarse they had been doing this for about an hour or so, and Harry was starting to worry, that they weren't exactly sure where the haven was. Harry looked at his muggle watch which said seven o'clock, he had told Issac he would be home now, and Hermione would most likely be worried. Harry sighed, they'd better find this haven soon.

"Here it is!" Arthur said. He tapped a branch three in a 1-1&2 rhythm and a part of the tree moved showing a staircase, Bill went in first, then Arthur and Harry followed them both. Harry felt de ja vu of going to the shrieking shack in his third year trying to save Ron. When the staircase stopped they had entered to a very nice, warm and homey room. Danny was asleep on the couch while Rex seemed to be in a trance looking at the burning fire in the fire place.

"Where's Mum and Dad?" Rex said, his hand balled up into a fist. "Where's Mum and Dad!?" He said getting angrier. Arthur took a breath and kneeled down next to Rex. "Rex, calm down. Now what do you remember?"

"Fire, lots of fire, when Mum heard a noise in the work den, she told me if I heard any more noises to get out, I didn't listen. I was going to leave my room to get my dinner, when I saw a fire downstairs." Rex said, tears streaming down his face. "Are they dead?"

"Did you see anyone Rex?"

"ARE THEY DEAD!?" Rex yelled waking up Danny.

"Grandpop!" Danny said, then he looked confused. "Where's Mum and Dad?" Harry took a breath and sat down in front of the two boys.

"Rex, Danny." He said looking at each in turn. "Someone lit your house on fire, there were signs of a struggle, but your mother and father..." Harry gulped trying to hide the tears behind his eyes. "died."

"NO!" Rex yelled. "No they aren't dead! My parents don't die! They live!" Rex said punching Harry's chest. Harry didn't mind as Rex was still only nine years old, and didn't punch hard. Rex got tired of using Harry as a punching bag and broke down. Harry hugged him. Danny reaction wasn't quite as violent as Rex's, nor was it as unbelieving as Issac's. He just silently cried with his head covered by he's knees. Arthur comforted him.

"Are-are we going to your house to stay?" Danny asked Arthur, trying to stop his crying.

"Not exactly, your father actually gave all four of you to Harry and Hermione."

"If you want to stay with your Grandfather for a couple days, you can Danny. Issac and Hallie are at my house at the moment."

"I want to stay with Grandpop." Danny said, Harry nodded. Harry was about to ask Rex, when he found he was already asleep.

"Bring him with you, he'll need to adjust at some point anyhow." Harry nodded, and took a portkey home.

A/N: This is a little shorter then the other chapters, that's because I just wanted to show you the twins this chapter. Okay now since Hallie is only four, I'm not really showing a reaction to the death of her parents, because I don't think she will even understand it. Any objections? Hope you guys liked this chapter, thanks so much for another seven reviews! -Jessie