Revenge of the Nerd

The tale of what everyone's favorite backstabbing prat, Percy Weasley, is up to now. This is the story of his quest to be forgiven by his family that raises an odd guffaw.

Our story picks up from the Hospital Wing after the battle where Bill was maimed. And Harry was just leaving…

"As Hagrid nodded, turned, and shuffled out of the room again, she looked down at Harry. 'Before I meet them I would like a quick word with you, Harry. If you'll come with me…'

Harry stood up, murmured 'See you in a bit' to Ron, Hermione, and Ginny and followed Professor McGonagall back down the ward…" (Pg 625, HBP)

Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Ron, Ginny, Hermione, Luna, Lupin, Tonks, and Fleur were left in silence to stare at Bill. The doors again flew open marking the arrival of Fred and George. The doors clicked closed only to again be thrown open by Charlie. All three were stony faced. This was the cue for Hermione, Luna, Lupin, and Tonks to make their exit. They said solemn goodbyes and headed out of the ward. The new arrivals were filled in on the happenings and again silence settled as all in the room took to their favorite hobby of staring at Bill. (I think Fleur was jealous)

Then for about the billionth time that night the doors were cast aside to reveal the only missing member of the Weasley reunion, Percy Weasley. Everyone looked up in unison and stared as Percy strutted down the ward towards Bill's bed. It seemed Spring had been good to him. He looked a less nerdy and had bulked up a bit.

Mrs. Weasley let out a high-pitched squeal and hugged her perfect prefect son. But the rest of the occupants of the room were less welcoming. Every other member of the Weasley clan looked like someone had died. (Wow….that was tactless.) Mrs. Weasley released Percy from the half-Nelson she was currently holding him in. As he looked around at the rest of them, you could cut the tension with an axe (yeah, it was that thick.)

Percy decided to approach the Weasley that looked the least threatening, this was of course Bill because he was in a coma but he'll take what he can get. Percy walked to Bill's side and put his hand on his shoulder. Bill's eyes flicked open, "Long time, no see. Eh, Perc?" A simultaneous intake of breath was heard from the room; Percy smiled at his eldest brother. "Welcome back, prat" murmured Bill before he fell back into unconsciousness.

No one said anything as Percy continued to stare at Bill. "Do I know you?" Fleur asked Percy. Before Percy could get a word out Fred and George piped in.

"You might-" said George.

"but if you do, I feel sorry for you-" added Fred.

"and we apologize for not picking him off when we had the chance." finished George.

Percy looked like he was expecting this. "Look," he began "I can't apologize enough for how I've been acting these past two years. I made a huge mistake by turning my back on you and not believing Harry and Dumbledore. I was wrong, you were right-"

"I'm sorry, Percy. I don't think I heard you correctly." interrupted George.

"Did perfect prefect butt-kissing arrogant prat Percy just say he was wrong?" said Fred.

"And that we, troll-brained Gred and Forge were right?"

"Run for shelter-"

"Hide the butterbeer-"

"The apocalypse is coming!"

"I can hear the locust swarms now…"

Percy continued as if he had not been interrupted by a rather comical mocking of himself. "All I can do is tell you that I am truly sorry and hope that you can find it in your hearts to forgive me."

Mrs. Weasley let out a wailing sob of 'Oh, Perc!' so loud and inaudible that it was worthy of Grawp. Percy hugged his mother and again turned to face his family. Mr. Weasley stepped forward and shook Percy's hand with a nod. But no other move was made by anyone else. Ginny was biting her nails, a rather gross habit in Percy's opinion. Fred and George had their hands firmly clasped behind their backs and Ron was playing with his wand.

Charlie looked over Percy then said, "What about the Order?"

Percy had a 'I didn't sign up for this' look on his face but all the same replied, "If there's an opening for an un-loyal git then I'd be happy to fill it."

Charlie smirked and extended his hand to Percy who shook it.