Ricky finds himself standing at the top of the stairs, watching as Ms. Weasley made morning small talk with her only son and started on breakfast, even as two of her friends sat at the table neglected. Professor Longbotttom was chatting with them now too, and it almost looked like a family. A real, proper family. The third person, some blond with long hair and androgynous features, entertained himself with his teacup, listening in on the others.