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"Mum, before you say anything, that's the first time we have slept in the same bed and she has st-"

"Fred, just don't do it again under my roof, okay?"

"But-"

"End of discussion. Now go and eat your breakfast, we have a long day ahead."

Fred sighed exasperatedly and throw his hands about as his mother walked away from him shaking her head. That didn't go exactly to plan, he wanted to tell her about Catina starting her period since she would need some sanitary products and he didn't think stealing from Ginny would end well. He guessed that he would have to sacrifice his life for Catina to get what she needed, Ginny would have to kill him. He followed behind Mrs Weasley and returned to the table seeing Catina eating.

She ate without taking a breath, she chomped and chewed so quickly it was as if she didn't at all. She focussed solely on the meat products and grew full quickly. She didn't eat much because she physically couldn't but what she did eat, she actually devoured.

"You finished? Had enough?" Bill asked her, his arm still around her and Fred didn't appreciate that very much as he started to eat his breakfast. Catina nodded her head, wiping her mouth on the back of her head. "Cooked just right?"

Catina nodded again but Remus chuckled. "You'll probably find that you would prefer it slightly on the rawer side. Which we can do for you if you'd like? Just say so, anything you want sweetheart."

"It was fine, thank you."

Bill rubbed her arm, "go on then. Go get yourself dressed and we will head off in a bit. There's no need to rush but if you want to be out longer then you'd best be quick, haha."

Fred hadn't finished his breakfast and Catina was already off to get dressed. He eyed his older brother in annoyance and hit into a piece of sausage harshly.

"Where are you off to?" Questioned Mrs Weasley, she didn't like the idea of Catina leaving after returning so soon. The clearance of her name would only be in the paper this morning and it still seemed dangerous for her to go out, whether or not she was with Bill.

"Just doing a bit of shopping, I thought I'd take Cat with me so she can stretch her legs a bit more freely and I might treat her to a few bits since Umbridge burnt a lot of her possessions. I believe her friends saved as much as they could but a lot of her clothes and things were destroyed. Besides, they were tattered and worn. Her wand was snapped too, so I'm going to get her a new one."

Tonks smiled, "that's really sweet, Bill."

"I'll give you some money for it, mate," said Sirius, "i still can't go otherwise I'd join you and treat her too because she's family"

"There's no need-"

"Please, I said I see her in the same light as Harry so I shall treat her like I buy for Harry. She's family just as much as Harry is." Sirius dig into his pocket for his wallet and brought out some money, he passed it to Bill who nodded gratefully. "Make sure she gets whatever she wants."

"Be careful, Bill. She's never had anyone do anything like this for her, she will probably refuse you from spending anything on her. Press it lightly but respect her wishes if need be." Remus told the man, "if she is really adamant suggest something for Juno? Maybe then she'll warm up to it."

"Will do," Bill grinned, tucking the money into his wallet. "Is there anything I can get any of you whilst we are out. Sirius?"

"Just make her happy."

He cocked his eyebrow, looking between the rest of the group whole all seemed to agree with Sirius, except Mrs Weasley and Fred. Fred was sulking as he ate. His brother seemed to be mustling in and he should be the one treating her. Not Bill. Mrs Weasley was in awe of her son. She was so glad she had raised such a kind man, he went out of his way for everyone but buying lots of things for Catina? Including a wand? That would be a lot of money.

Footsteps clattered down the stairs and some tattered boots came into view along with a some black lace which formed into a skater-style dress with green embroidery on the bodice. It was a dress she was given from Bellatrix and it certainly suited her.

Fred dropped his fork at the sight of the girl and she trudged over to Bill who grasped his jacket, slipping it on. "Ready to go?" She nodded her head, tickling a curl behind her ear.

"I love the dress!" Exclaimed Tonks, "it totally suits you."

"Thanks, uh, it was Bella's."

The room grew somber at the mention of Bellatrix Lestrange but Sirius broke the silence that prevailed. "Well, for a mad woman, my cousin certainly chose a lovely dress. It does look good on you, Cat, just a shame it was from her."

"She's not that bad, you know. I think she's just misunderstood-"

"Shouldn't you be getting going?" Mrs Weasley cut in, "stay with Bill, stay safe."

Catina slumped at being interrupted but not the inside of her cheek. She took hold of Bill's hand who disapparated them both from the Burrow and to Diagon Alley.

"Sorry about mum, Cat, she's still-"

"Not my biggest fan?" Catina snickered, "I've actually grown accustomed to her view of me. It's not so different to most people, the only difference is that she has every reason to hate me. I'm a snake dating her son, darling."

"Don't talk like that about yourself! You are a lovely girl and your house stereotype does not define you. You know that. Wait- you and Fred are back together?"

"Well, I dunno. I didn't exactly say yes, nor did I exactly say no. I'm just going to go with the flow. Being locked away taught me to enjoy surprises and not plan ahead. I really mean it, you know, Bella isn't some neek, she's not as insane as everyone says. She's actually lovely, I think she is much like Sirius, except Sirius escaped that life. She didn't. She's like Draco. Draco is trapped by his father. He's not bad really, well, he's an prat towards Ron and Harry but you must understand he has had that drilled into him from a young age. Just like you all were brought up to be loving and kind, Lucius taught Draco to be all in it for himself at other's expenses. Cissy tries to set him straight but Lucius is a patriarchal tosser."

"I understand, but let's talk about this later. We have lots to get through."