When Ron was the first to pull away from Hermione's side, she assumed that he had spotted Charlie somewhere in the party, and wanted some time alone between his brother and himself. Hermione had every intention of making her way to some of her other friends while Ron was occupied, but she wanted to make sure she knew where he was going, so she glanced in his direction.
And felt her heart practically stop.
Molly Weasley was immediately recognizable in the distance, with her fiery auburn hair and emotions written on her features. But the shock of having Molly show up at the wedding had Hermione standing still, and she couldn't deny the moment of doubt which passed through her mind. The city had only just recovered from seeing imitations of their loved ones in the streets.
Maybe it was a trick.
But Ron quickly made it to his mother's side, and seeing Molly wrap her arms around her son was enough. Hermione rushed over, already feeling tears trail down her cheeks as her hands gathered her skirts a little higher to prevent herself from tripping. "Mrs. Weasley," she gasped once she made it to their side. "Is it really...?"
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Date: 2014-09-01 12:26 am (UTC)And felt her heart practically stop.
Molly Weasley was immediately recognizable in the distance, with her fiery auburn hair and emotions written on her features. But the shock of having Molly show up at the wedding had Hermione standing still, and she couldn't deny the moment of doubt which passed through her mind. The city had only just recovered from seeing imitations of their loved ones in the streets.
Maybe it was a trick.
But Ron quickly made it to his mother's side, and seeing Molly wrap her arms around her son was enough. Hermione rushed over, already feeling tears trail down her cheeks as her hands gathered her skirts a little higher to prevent herself from tripping. "Mrs. Weasley," she gasped once she made it to their side. "Is it really...?"