Harry Potter: Who cares about belated motherly love?

So we started to live frugally, but Molly became increasingly unhappy, as did Ginny. But the previous life was not in line with our actual situation. Those were not our own money or anything, but we just endured them temporarily until we could adapt to the current living standard. I also advised Molly and Ginny in this way. However, dissatisfaction continued to accumulate.

"In that case, why don't we get rid of some of the things we have? For example, unworn clothes or books, sell them to get the money we need to buy new things. Get used to living with only the resources we have. Now is the time to be patient."

"……no solution anymore."

Molly said this and took the magazines she had been saving to a used bookstore to sell, but she came back angrily.

"Just that little money? If it's only worth that much, it's better not to sell it!"

It didn't seem to have sold for a huge sum, but the reference book Bill had made for Percy and the chess scribblings Ron had left behind were said to have been the most expensive items, so they were obviously sold.

The same could be said of the clothes Molly no longer wore and Ginny's adorable children's clothes, and surprisingly it was the magic props made by the twins that sold for the highest price.

...Ah, that's not surprising at all. I heard that the magic props made by those two were even used by Pettigrew, and even the elite employees of the Ministry of Magic praised them. Although Bill also helped, the basic design was the idea of ​​the twins. It is said that because the problems in Azkaban were exposed, the Ministry of Magic bought the rights to the magic props at a high price, so it's not surprising at all...I know that many people behind my back said that I was stupid, saying that I had treated them so harshly. Many people even said to me directly: "You are really a fool, aren't you?" Well, they are right.

But maybe it's better this way. Even if they stay with us, we can't let them use their talents. Although Molly often scolds them to "stop making those useless things!", in fact, we should use the family savings to support their talents, which is the right use.

I think my brother must be very happy... With such talent, the financial difficulties of the Weasley family will finally be solved. Moreover, the money from the sale of the rights did not go to the Weasley family, but all went to the twins. Although it cost a lot of money to take them in, my brother would never let the children bear this expense. Even if life was difficult, he would never do this. If they stayed in our house, the money would definitely be taken away by Molly, so being taken away might be the best outcome.

But did Ginny really agree to give up that thing? Not long ago, she said it was "nice to have it there", so why did she sell it? That was her brothers' treasure...

If I sell that, there won't be anything left for my sons in the house. The few things that belonged to my sons were taken away by my brothers when they came to this house. There is nothing left.

Oops……

I never thought that it would be sold. I thought it would be kept because it was there.

"Wait, Ginny, those are your brothers' treasures! How can you just sell them without returning them?"

"Didn't Dad say last time that I really don't need it anymore? So, I thought since I can make money from it, I might as well sell it and buy something new. It just so happens that I saw a very beautiful hairpin that's about the same price, so I want that."

"But, that thing——"

"But, it's a gift for me. It's my freedom to decide what to do with it, right?"

"…That's true, but my brothers once said they didn't want to give it to Ginny. 'Ginny already has a lot of things, she shouldn't touch other people's things' - my brothers always say that, right?"

"But it is precisely because others cherish things that they look more beautiful. When my brothers were here, I knew they cherished that thing, so it looked sparkling when it was placed there, but when my brothers are gone, it seems boring, so I don't think it is necessary anymore."

"…It's wrong to be tempted by something that others cherish."

"Oh my, Dad is just like Ron! Why isn't this okay?"

"Ginny, if someone takes something you treasure without permission, you will be very angry, right? If we ask you to hand it over, will you be willing to do so?"

Ginny was about to reply when Molly interrupted.

"Oh, why do you always blame Ginny? If you didn't want to sell it, why didn't you tell us earlier? If you had told us clearly at the beginning, we wouldn't have sold it."

"Yes, Dad. Wasn't it you who first suggested selling the existing things and buying new ones? Why should I be blamed for this? I didn't do anything wrong, did I, Mom?"

"That's right, Ginny is not wrong at all."

"But, if those kids were here, they might be able to help, right? Even though they always cause us trouble, haven't we missed some good opportunities? I heard that they sold the rights to those unknown magic props to the Ministry of Magic and made a lot of money? Can't they give us a share of it?"

In your eyes, is your sons' value only money? Have you ever given them a little love?

"You've given up all your rights, haven't you?"

"...I know, I was just saying that. Really, my sons are so heartless."

How could they have any feelings for us when we have been ignoring them? We have neither given them love nor money.

I held back these words in my heart. If I said them out loud, Molly would definitely rebel. Besides, she finally had the idea of ​​thriftiness, and I couldn't dampen her enthusiasm. So I held back.

"How about you find a part-time job? Some places offer childcare services. Right now, the Ministry of Magic is short-staffed, and if you are the spouse of an employee, although not a formal employee, it is easier to hire. Many wives of noble families have also gone to help out in emergencies. Those noble ladies who would never work under normal circumstances are helping out in the Ministry of Magic.

Now, it’s actually quite easy to find a job, what do you think?”

"That's absolutely not possible. Sending Ginny to daycare? I don't want that."

"…Then we will have to live on my salary. We have squandered too much before, and that money is neither earned by us nor belongs to us. If we don't correct it now, Ginny will suffer in the future. This is not only for Ginny, but also for ourselves.

Also, if we really want to save money, we should turn off your safe and use only one at home. Safes are not cheap to maintain, so what if we turn off our safe at home?"

"That's not OK."

There must be some money in her safe, otherwise it would have been closed long ago.

"Then we can only save money. Fortunately, I haven't made any mistakes recently that would result in a pay cut, and I will be able to live a better life after the pay cut is over next month. But the extra money can't be spent carelessly, it should be saved. After all, the current income is enough to live, and we should save the extra money.

This is for Ginny's own good. Not only for Ginny, but we have to be patient. Let's be patient together, all three of us, okay?

Ginny, do you agree?"

They both nodded reluctantly.

Ginny didn't realize what she did wrong in the end... Yes, I raised her like this. She didn't take her brothers' treasures without permission. Ginny is not a bad child.

It's just that she was raised like this by us.

She always had our permission, so it was my fault. I never stopped Molly and Ginny from asking for anything. On the contrary, I ordered the other children to meet Ginny's requests. It became too much of a given, and Ginny grew up without question.

What should I do... Anyway, is it really okay for Ginny to go to Hogwarts like this? Before that, I have to find a way to change her mindset.

Actually, someone recommended a high-paying job transfer to me. A large number of corrupt officials were purged, leaving some vacancies. Although everyone knew that I had been officially disowned by the Weasleys, they took care of me at work and did not let me suffer. They thought I was more useful than those corrupt officials, so they proposed this transfer. I will be transferred there after my salary reduction is over.

Now, due to the shortage of staff, I am still helping out in various departments. I may have received some additional subsidies, which can basically offset the impact of the salary cut.

…I hesitated to tell Molly about this. I was so used to a frugal life, and I was worried that all my efforts would be in vain. I even hesitated to put the increased salary in the safe. Because if Molly used the money, Ginny's savings would be gone.

I didn't have Molly's key to her safe, but she had mine. This made me feel very uneasy.

Should I build another safe? No, I don't even want to spend money on a safe right now. Maybe I can hide the increased salary in my warehouse, where Molly and Ginny won't go.

Well, let's do it.

Ginny still resents that she can't buy new things like she used to, but she grudgingly accepts it when I ask her whether it's more important to have nice clothes to take to Hogwarts or to have nice clothes now.

I also warned her not to think about other people's things anymore.

However, I think she may not fully understand.

I knew it was hard to get her to be patient. In fact, I should have done it when my sons were around.

The two of them finally accepted these arrangements reluctantly, and I hope to maintain this kind of life. If they can adapt and gradually change, that would be fine.

But I also understand that it is too late to change. No matter how much I apologize, my sons will never forgive me. In the future, I just want to try not to cause them any more trouble.

Although we are forbidden to contact them, this does not include Ginny. I just hope to raise Ginny into a child who will not cause them trouble. This is the only thing I can do for those children who have left me.