Who: The Weasleys and anyone else who would happen to want to drop in When: New Year's Eve Where: Grimmauld place Reason: To bring in the new year! Rating: Low
Molly inspected the ham then checked the lentils for the sausage and lentils dish she was preparing. She'd made a point of including several foods that were traditionally supposed to bring luck in the coming year: pork, cabbage, lentils, fish... At any rate, there was something that would appeal to everyone in the family--as well as anyone else who would happen by.
She sipped at the glass of wine she'd poured for herself and sat down in one of the chairs for a moment. Settling in to Grimmauld Place had been both easier and more difficult than she'd imagined. It was good being with Arthur, and it was wonderful having the children with them--or near by. The house wasn't her beloved Burrow, however. No matter how many years passed, she still missed that house with her whole heart. She was reminded of her loss every time she paid attention to the decorating. She'd never have used such heavy, dark, somber colours and woods.
Still, it was comfortable--now that the doxies, boggarts, and other pests were gone--and she was actually happy for the first time in a long time. The new year would certainly be starting better than the old year had. She heard a noise and looked to see who was coming in to the kitchen.