This is chapter two and something actually happens in this one.
The Weasley's sat around the dinner table chatting and laughing enjoying the time together, hearing Bill's stories of Egypt, tombs and curses. The twins were making sly remarks as to how Bill had managed to keep all of his limbs in such a dangerous job; Mrs. Weasley quickly reprimanded them for such talk.
After lunch they all decided to have a quick game of Quidditch, and Ginny ran upstairs to fetch her equipment. On her way downstairs she met Bill coming up, his suitcases floating behind him. "Gin Gin," he said pleasantly. "Come to my room, I've got something for you." Ginny smiled in surprise and followed her brother up the stairs.
Bill opened the door to his old room and walked in giving his wand a flick, opening his trunk and sending his things flying around the room sorting themselves into their proper place. Even though Ginny had seen her brother use magic countless times she couldn't help but be impressed, it was no secret that Bill was one of the more magically inclined sons of the Weasley's, which was apparent seeing as a great amount of magical skill was needed to become a curse breaker.
He was scanning the objects flying around the room when he apparently saw what he desired because he stood and quickly snatched it from the air. "Come here Gin, Gin." He said. Ginny smiled – Bill was the only one allowed to call her that. She stood in front of him and he gently turned her around and looped something around her neck. He released his hold on her and she walked over to the mirror, around her neck was a simple gold chain with a small pendant in the shape of a beetle which was so dark purple it looked almost black. Ginny let out her breath in a small sigh, "It's beautiful." She said in awe.
Bill came up behind her, "I found it in the tomb of the son of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, it's a protective charm, extremely tricky to remove and very valuable, the bank would have my job if they found out I'd sneaked it." Ginny felt extremely touched, so much that tears stung her eyes. Bill smiled but knew his little sister was touchy when it came to her emotions, so he continued the story. "Julius never recognized him as an official son, but Cleopatra was determined to give him what his birth demanded so as a defiance to Caesar she named the boy Caesarion which means Little Caesar. He was killed at the age of sixteen, I believe, murdered by Caesar's adopted son Octavian when he overthrew Egypt. Just before her death, Cleopatra had ensured that 'precautions' of all sorts were placed to protect the tomb." Ginny turned to look up at Bill.
"Thanks," She said.
Bill smiled, "make sure you wear it." He said with a tone of seriousness, grabbing her shoulders gently and looking her in the eye. "Times are getting dangerous and I need to make sure your safe." Ginny blushed at her brother's obvious affection, but nodded nonetheless. She turned to leave the room and she heard him call. "You're still my favourite sister." Ginny laughed.
"I'm your only sister." She called back halfway down the stairs.
"Exactly"
The next few days were pleasant enough while the Weasley children enjoyed their summer, playing quidditch, sleeping in all the things teens do on vacation. Their father was working most of the time and so was Bill for that matter and when they weren't at work they were usually doing "work" for the order.
One particular night over dinner – apart from Mr. Weasley and Bill, who were doing 'Order Business- Mrs. Weasley seemed rather anxious. She even ignored Ron and the Twins when they were flinging food at each other.
During the cleanup the sudden thunder of an apparition sounded followed by the frantic cry of, "Mom!" Mrs. Weasley and the rest of them ran out to the yard where they saw Bill supporting their father slowly making their way to the house.
"Arthur!" Molly screamed as she ran over to them. The twins ran to help support their father's other side as they made their way into the house. They gently lowered him onto the couch and Mrs. Weasley ran into the kitchen and grabbed various things.
Ginny looked down at her Father's inert form with a large cut on his forehead which was bleeding profusely and his face looked very pale. She looked up at Bill who's shirt was covered with their fathers blood and looked just as pale, tired and frightened, she took his hand and squeezed it.
Molly came back into the kitchen, "Here," She said handing a pot of floo powder to the twins "get Remus and the others tell them what's happened." With that she took the healing potions and supplies and kneeled next to the couch and started dabbing an ointment on the wound. "What happened?" she asked Bill after their father's head was wrapped.
When he didn't respond they all turned to find him swaying on his feet and then suddenly tumbling to the floor. "Bill!" Ginny called in alarm trying to catch her tall brother as he fell, but ended up being pulled to the ground along with him. "Bill, Bill!" She screamed shaking him trying to get a response.
Mrs. Weasley stood stock still in shock staring at her eldest child while Fred knelt down and noticed that the blood on Bill's shirt still looked fresh and then it dawned on him, it wasn't theri father's blood. "Ginny," he said his voice a shaking whisper. "Send a message to St. Mungo's."
Her eyes widened in alarm. "Why!" She yelled. "What's wrong!" With that she started unbuttoning his shirt and they all gasped at what they saw. A deep cut was bleeding profusely on Bill's side and had a sickly black colour.
Suddenly their brother's back arched and his eyes rolled back into his head as his body jerked. George got up and ran to send a message to the Wizards Hospital while Ginny had threw her arms around Bill trying to offer him some sort of comfort while tears fell down her face. The fit lasted a mere minute but Bill had gone completely still, with his eyes staring out into nothingness, with no heartbeat. "Bill!" Ginny wailed.
What do you guys think? Anyone want to see what will happen or should I just end it there?
Review Responses
AbSim7: I'm glad you like the Bill Ginny relationship because that's what I really enjoyed in the books and wished it had been shown more.
TeddyandVictorie: Glad you liked the chapter make sure you tell me what you like/disliked about chapter 2.
