Y/N apparated to the back door of the Burrow. He checked his watch. 

11:00pm

He was too tired to time turn so just entered and would deal with whatever shit had happened. He was surprised to see Hermione, Maisy, Lavender and Ginny sitting in their dressing gowns with a warm drink in front of the fire.

"Baby" Hermione gasped happily as her eyes lit up at seeing Y/N's arrival. She put down her drink and rushed over to him, wrapping her arms round his neck and kissing him deeply. He kissed her back before they parted.

"Hey baby. What's all this? You know, with the boys here..."

Y/N pointed to the dressing gowns the girls were all wearing.

"It's ok Y/N. We told the boys an hour ago it was bedtime and they couldn't come down as we were in our nightwear" Maisy smiled.

"Then we got changed, came down and had had a good natter with hot coco" Lavender smiled. Y/N chuckled and then asked:

"Did they behave?"

"Ron sulked until I reminded him about you. Haven't heard a peep since" Ginny smiled deviously at Y/N. He chuckled at the young girl starting to come out of her shell a little and he replied:

"Good girl, Gin."

Before adding:

"Well I won't disturb you ladies and your girl time. I'll see you when you come to bed love"

Y/N took a step towards the staircase before he was gripped firm.

"No, stay love. The girls don't mind do you?" Hermione asked hopefully. The three girls smiled and shook their heads, Y/N sitting on the chair Hermione had been on as she sat on his lap and squeezed him tight before resting her head against his chest as she and the other three continued their girls talk, Y/N silently staring into the fire deep in thought, absentmindedly curling her hair around his finger as he did.

"Get everything sorted love?" Hermione asked sweetly laying her head back into his chest further.

"For the most part. There were some hiccups but I'll explain them later" Y/N replied as he kissed her head.

She nodded.

—~—

After another hour of girl chat they decided to go to bed. The couple got to their room and locked the door, Y/N removing his shirt, jumper and wands and placed them on their dresser before he sat next to Hermione on the edge of the bed.

"So what happened. Did many come?" Hermione asked curiously.

"Yeah, about 200. Great turnout. There were spies there- the Diabolica dealt with them but there was a Ministry spy. That prick sent Tonks because she's a half blood."

"But she isn't even a full auror" Hermione gasped.

"That was her reward for going in. I dealt with the other spies and approached her. She was so scared of me 'Mione" Y/N said sadly, lowering his head as Hermione sat next to him and rubbed his back.

"What happened?" she asked non judgementally.

"I had no choice love. I had to obliviate her. If she went back with the memory she could have given us up even if she didn't want to. I had no choice but... I've obliviated people before, you know I have, a lot. But this felt different, it felt like I... I violated her" Y/N said sadly, full of genuine guilt. Hermione though wasn't having it as she cupped her lover's face gently and turned him to look at her.

"Hey. Look at me. No you didn't. She would have been in an impossible situation. Did you only take the memory of tonight?"

"Yeah. She thinks she went and it was a bust. That the whole thing was nothing but rumours."

"Then you did what you had to to protect yourself, your followers and her, from being forced to choose between her career and her little brother. It's ok baby. I'm not gonna judge you for it."

—~—

The next morning the couple were woken by Gizmo clambering all over their faces excitedly. They fed him in bed before heading down to breakfast.

"Have a seat love, I'll get you a cup of tea" Y/N smiled kissing Hermione on the lips before going to the kitchen side and pouring both a tea for Hermione and a coffee for himself.

Hermione stroked Gizmo lovingly as he began to drift off before looking up to see Ginny, Maisy and Lavender all come down at the same time. They happily sat at the table as Y/N magically cooked breakfast, the boys rushing down soon after, even Ron, at the delicious smell wafting through the house.

"Thank you Y/N" Maisy said happily at the full English trays that had floated over to the table, all the kids helping themselves apart from Y/N who had his usual breakfast.

The group sat and ate happily, Y/N reading through the Daily Prophet that had arrived as Na-Hath flew down and perched on his shoulder.

The group sat and ate, talking among themselves before Y/N felt eyes boring into him and looked up from his eggs, coffee and paper.

"Can I help you Gin-Gin?" Y/N asked with a chuckle as he caught her staring at his right hand.

"I was wondering, why did you get the Grim Reaper tattoo, on your hand?"

Y/N looked down at it and smiled, answering:

"Death here? Life lessons, Gin-Gin. Life lessons."

Y/N went back to his eggs but Lavender wasn't having it.

"Oh come on, Y/N. You said that in Dark Arts when the Dementors were killed. Can't you tell us?"

Y/N looked up to see eight faces staring at him and chuckled, replying:

"Fine but I'm only going to say this once, so listen up."

The others gave him their full attention and he began to explain his motives.

"That wasn't a lie, it was to remind me every day about some of the most important lessons I've ever learned. Lesson one- Death is my friend, and he should be your friend too. He doesn't discriminate and comes for everyone, sooner or later. Lesson two- it's only because you will die one day that the days you are alive have meaning. Lesson three- is what you are living for worth dying for? If it's not then find a different purpose because you only get one shot at this. Lesson four- some people die with honour and at peace. If you don't live for your purpose you will die in terror with regret, so live your life so that you can die any day and still have a smile on your face."

He looked around at the others and they all looked like it was far too early for such deep words. Ron had turned pale as a ghost. Well they had asked. Y/N concluded:

"And finally Lesson 5 is the most important lesson. The biggest fear of that anyone can have is their own mortality. If you conquer this fear, if you feel it, look it in the eye and say I'm prepared to die, this fear will go away and you will be unstoppable. Live with honour!"

The group were silent as they pondered Y/N's words, other than Ron who squeaked out:

"Bloody hell."

—~—

Later that afternoon the Weasley parents and the red headed arsewipe arrived home. They settled down as the teenagers went about their activities before Molly called out to Y/N:

"Y/N sweety, can we speak to you for a moment, please?"

Y/N kissed Hermione who was sitting with Lav and Ginny and walked to the kitchen.

"What can I do for you Mols?" he asked with a smile.

"Take a seat please dear" she said as she ushered him down. He sat at the table in front of the couple who were smiling but seemed nervous.

"Something wrong?" Y/N asked with a raised eyebrow.

"We wanted to ask you something but we're not sure how to..." Arthur trailed off.

Y/N chuckled.

"Is it a financial matter?"

"Yes"

"On the 12th December 3000 galleons were placed into your vault" Y/N smiled.

"It was you" Arthur said stunned but relieved. He had been worried work had overpaid him and the Goblins wouldn't tell him where the money came from.

"Thank you so much dear that was-" Molly was interrupted by a smiling Y/N.

"On the first of each month there will be another 3,000 galleons in your account for the rest of your natural lives. You will never have to worry about money again."

Molly broke. She was a weeping mess. Arthur went quiet too before he finally added:

"Y/N there's-"

"None of that is necessary Arthur. I love the pair of you. You're my godparents. We're family. I love your kids... most of them anyway..."

Molly chuckled and wiped her eyes. "I've heard you and Ron have had some difficulties."

"That's putting it mildly. He's been rude, disrespectful to Hermione and I've had to... restrain myself. Immensely. It's only because of my respect for the two of you he hasn't been hospitalised. But he needs to grow up" Y/N spoke angrily and honestly.

Molly nodded.

"Again we thank you for the trust funds. Even including Charlie and Bill. But can I ask..."

"Why Ron and Percy didn't get one?"

She nodded.

"Look I wasn't just being an arse with Ron. I honestly feel it would be a big mistake granting him a large sum of money the way he is now. I'd be too worried that he would just get it in his head he has that money when he turns 25 and not want to work for anything. No job, no career... look I'm sorry but he's incredibly lazy as it is- barely passing his subjects if at all. To give him a large sum of money..."

"No we understand dear. We've had the same concerns. I'm very proud... we're very proud of you. I can't help but admit being very concerned when we heard you were the new Lord but-"

"I am stronger than both my brothers. Arthur when you left the meeting. When I said I didn't blame you. Jacob and Moody tried to beat me into submission. I duelled them both, at the same time, and left them unconscious. Dean then tried it on and I left him the same. That's why I inherited the title. And I had to be emancipated after that. I know how you feel but I'm not a child. I'm-"

Molly quickly interrupted him-

"No, Y/N. We understand. I know what I said at the Broomsticks but... we understand. We see it when we see you and Hermione together. And you naming her Grand Consort. We are proud of you Y/N and we know Thomas would be too"

Molly beamed as she spoke.

"Thank you. And I love Hermione, more than anything. I can't wait to marry her one day. And I look forward to the pair of you being there to see it."

The three smiled at each other before Arthur spoke.

"About Percy?"

"You sure he isn't adopted?" Y/N chuckled earning a slap on the head from Molly.

"Sorry" Y/N chuckled more. "Me and him have never got on. Ever. He strikes me as the kind of person who would sell his family out for a little promise of power."

Molly sighed. He was still her son. Arthur continued:

"There's one more thing, Y/N. Can you keep this to yourself, about the monthly payments? We don't want the kids to get-"

"No worries will do" Y/N chuckled and continued:

"But in the meantime if you ever need anything don't hesitate to ask. We're family. Always will be."