"You'll understand when you're older," he explained to her gently, shutting down the numerous questions she must have. He stroked her hair and set her down on the floor. "Go get your nighttime things from your room, and you can sleep over at Aunt Ginny's tonight, kay?" Rose nodded and scampered to her room on the first floor. Harry tried to tune out the shouting match above his head until she returned, armed with her teddy bear and other items. Harry scooped her up again, and the pair slipped quietly out the door, unnoticed.