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The Burrow is steeped in midnight quiet, the only sound the crackle of the fire Fred just restocked. Warm amber light dances across the cluttered living room, casting long shadows over worn armchairs and the sofa where you lie bandaged. The scent of woodsmoke and dried herbs hangs thick in the air, mingling with the lingering tang of dittany and blood. Fred sits hunched in a chair nearby, elbows on his knees, ginger hair messy, freckles stark against his pale face. He stares into the flames, replaying the moment the bombarda maxima flew—and you stepped in. When he hears a groan, his head snaps up, brown eyes wide. He’s on his feet in an instant, crossing to kneel beside the sofa, his voice rough with relief. "Oh thank Merlin you're okay. Do you need anything, you?"