Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter it belongs to J.K. Rowling. I also do not own any songs that might be include in this story, such as Life is a highway, which belongs to Rascal Flatt's.

Summary: Percy's thoughts on different parts of his life.

Life

Chapter 1

Life is about taking risks . . . So take some

I never understood how people could just jump into things without thinking until now. Growing up I was the kind of person who thought before acting, which at times could be a bad thing, since I was really the only one like this in my family. Even now I don't really take risks, at least not the way that some of my siblings do, but I'm starting to take more risks.

Life is about having fun . . . So have fun

I never understood how people could laugh at the simple things until now. Growing up I was the center of a lot of jokes, none of which I found funny, probably because they were mostly about me. Looking back that was probably one reason why I became so uptight and a no nonsense person. Now I have two girls of my own and understand how people can laugh at the simple things.

Life is about having friends . . . So keep them

I never understood the point of having a lot of friends until now. Growing up I was never a social person, always keeping to myself, whether I was reading a book or watching my siblings. Starting school was not much better, I only had one close friend throughout my seven years. I lost touch with many people when I got a job and stated my beliefs openly. Now I have more friends than I ever thought I would, plus my best friend from school.

Life is about being you . . . So be yourself

I never understood how people could ever be something they're not until now. Growing up I was proud to be a part of my family but as time passed I became more and more self absorbed. I put up a mask to hide how I really felt and let the world think that everything was fine. Now I have let the mask fall away and can finally be me around other people and the world.

Life is a game . . . So play to win

I never understood why people would not play societies game until now. Growing up I learned to listen to what people say, I think that sometimes they thought a little kid does not understand what they are saying, but they do. When I was at school and even afterwards I enjoyed playing the game, but now I know that always playing the game can be a bad thing.

Life is a highway . . . So travel it

I never understood the meaning of "one day here the next day gone" until now. Growing up I never thought about where my life would take me in the future, the only thing I remember thinking about was getting through school. I wish now that I had thought more about my future. If you had asked me years ago where I would be today, I would have told you a high paying job and a name for myself.

Life is a story . . . So write yours

I never understood how much I wanted to break away from my family until now. Growing up in a family of seven children with two older brothers, both of whom did excellent in school I had a lot to live up to. It was during this time that I decide to make a name for myself and follow my dreams. I never wanted to leave my family behind but if that was what it took to make my own story then that was what I would do.

Life is a journey . . . So embrace it

I never understood the world outside of my own blind and sheltered childhood. Growing up I was taught that certain people were bad and that I was to not be seen with them. Entering school I discovered that they are human just like us and like us they have their own set of beliefs. Now I realize just how small a world it really is, because you never know who you will meet or where you will end up in the journey called life.

Life is what we make of it . . . So make it everything you ever wanted.

A/N: Please R&R.

~Sleepless_in_New York