Harry and Ron had been sitting in the living room of the Burrow playing Exploding Snap. The pair were engrossed in the game and didn't realize Bill had started a Floo call until his voice made them jump.
"Hey Ron, is mum around? And watch out, I'm coming through."
"What the-!" Ron spun towards the fireplace. "Oh, hi Bill. Come through, nothing's in the way. I'll go get mum." He got up and left the room as Bill came through the Floo.
"Hi there, I'm Bill. Ron's oldest brother. What's your name?" The tall, lanky redhead held out a hand to Harry.
"Oh, hi. I'm Harry. Harry Potter." Harry returned the gesture, slightly confused with Bill's actions.
"Well, it's nice to meet you, Harry." Bill smiled and took a seat beside him. "How was the game going?"
Harry was surprised. Bill, this cool looking, older brother of Ron's was sitting in the living room, just visiting with him? And asking questions? What was this?
"Uh.." Harry faltered for a second. "It was going well. I guess. Ron keeps beating me, I'm not sure how though."
Bill chuckled, throwing an arm over the top of the couch. "Well, that's just Ron. He's always had luck with this game. It's weird, I'm not sure what it is about it, but somehow he's taken a game of chance and been good at it."
Harry smiled, shifting uncomfortably in his seat. He took a hand and ran it through his already messy hair. "Yeah.. that is weird."
Bill laughed again and grabbed the cards. "Want to play a round before my mum gets in here?" Harry nodded and Bill began passing out the cards. He shuffled them and passed out the hand, continuing to regale Harry with stories of him and his siblings in their younger years. Ron and Molly came into the room when Harry was almost on the ground because he had been laughing so hard.
"Well Harry, it's been nice chatting with you! I've got to go butter my mum up now." Bill stood with a smile and ruffled Harry's hair. His glasses went askew as he grinned back up at Bill.
"Yeah... It was fun to play with you. Thanks."
Ron sat down and took the cards. "What did he say that had you laughing so hard?"
"Oh not much really. Want to play again?"
Ron nodded and dealt out the cards. "I dunno why he ran off so quick, must really need something from mum."
Harry just smiled in response and picked up his cards. "Bill showed me a few tricks, I'll beat you this time!"