For The Love of Merlin

by Madam King

Thea Dalton: Half-Blood. Ravenclaw Prefect. Potion's Extraordinaire. Older Sister. Charlie Weasley's Best friend. Molly Weasley's Cooking Assistant. Orphan. (Bill W./OC) I do not own Harry Potter characters or plot line. I only own my OC's and my OP (original plot). So far only OC's is Mr. Dalton, Mrs. Dalton, Thea, and Matthias.

2. Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Last Chapter

I rested my hands on my hips, blocking out whatever Molly was doing behind me. I was counting some stars when I heard a loud pop come from the living room.

Turning around, I yelled, "Molly, who just popped in?"

"Thea?"

Present Chapter

"Thea?" He asks, stepping into the living room.

We locked eyes, "Bill." I whisper.

He shoved his hands into his pockets, flinging his long hair back, "What are you doing here, Thea?"

I shook my head, letting out a sarcastic laugh, "I always here on my days off. It is better to be here with your mother than in an empty house."

He was about to reply, when Molly walked into the room, "Bill! What are you doing here, I thought you were back in Egypt?"

He looked away from me, smiling widely at his mother, "I got a transfer to the department at Gringotts. And since I have some time before I have to report to them, thought I'd spend it with you and dad."

I watched as her smile widened, "Wonderful! Bill, Thea lets have some tea, while we wait for Arthur to get home from work."

I stepped forward, "Molly, I think I am going to head home. I got to be at St. Mungo's early." She narrowed her eyes at me and marched towards me.

Grabbing my wrist, "Nonsense! You are staying for dinner." She pulls me to the kitchen, telling me to sit.

I looked down at the table, trying not to make eye contact with Bill or Mrs. Weasley. I listened to Molly ask Bill about work and how apartment hunting was going. Bill told her that work was good and he had found an apartment near Diagon Alley in muggle London. Molly smirked softly at me before turning to her son.

"Really? Muggle London? Are there any other open apartments near you? I think Thea is looking for somewhere to move." I gasped, shooting her a glare.

"Molly!" I shouted, standing up from the table.

She looked at me and gasped, "What, Thea? You told me just yesterday that you were thinking about movie you and Matthias into a smaller place."

I shook my head, "I don't need Bill's help. And I don't want it." I grabbed my bag from the coat rack, "I can find a place on my own, thank you very much." I started for the back door.

Molly got up and followed me, "Thea, wait. Don't go! Stay, please." She reached out for me, causing me to turn to face her.

"No! Molly, I love you like a mother but you have pushed a little too far. You know how I feel about Bill. I don't need you bringing him into my business." I rest my hands on my hips and stare at her.

She pouted, "I'm so sorry, Thea. I just care about you and I want you to be happy, especially if it is with my son."

I sighed, "I know you care, Molly. And I am so thankful for you but this isn't something you can help."

She looked down, "I know, dearie."

I wrapped my arms around her, "I love you, Molly."

She hugged tightly, "I love you too, Thea. Will you stay for dinner?"

I shook my head, "No, I can't. I do have something that I've got to do tonight."

She sighed and released me, "Alright, but I want you here tomorrow night for dinner."

I nodded and said goodbye, apparating away from the Burrow and Bill. I land in the middle of my kitchen, nearly knocking over a chair. I sighed as I waved my wand, casting the Lumos charm to light up my dark home. I walked over to the light switch on the opposite side of the kitchen. Flicking the lights on, I muttered Knox.

Noticing the light coming from the kitchen, my cat, Jinx, came bounding in from the living. She meowed as she hopped on the table, wanting my attention. I scratched the top of her head, just the way she liked it, causing her to purr loudly.

I smiled down at her, weaving my fingers through her black fur. She nipped at my fingers, telling me that I had pulled her hair. I laughed and scratched her head one more time before turning to get her some cat food.

'MEOW!' She yelled, not liking my attention being on something other than her.

I glanced back at her, "Jinx, I am getting you food. Do you know what that means?"

'MEEOOW.'

I laughed, "It means that I am making you food. I am paying attention to your needs aka I am paying attention to you."

'MEEEOOOW.'

I sighed, "Stop being dramatic."

'MMEEEEOOOOWW!'

~A/N~

Hey!

Wow! It took me so long to write this chapter. I didn't mean for it to take so long, but life got in the way and I kept pushing it to the side. I am so happy at all of the follows and favorites! I'm blessed to have so many people liking this story, it makes me happy.

I want to thank kankananime123 and Mzfeebs for your positive reviews! I am so glad that you guys enjoyed this story and I hope you like this chapter.

Radio Free Death: Though I didn't have any problems with chapter 1, I went and fixed it. A couple of your comments were a bit bothersome. The formula thing was implied, you gotta read between the lines. And not all babies get breastfeed, because not all women can produce breast milk. And the Weasley's would have had formula and baby food, because Matthias is Ginny's age so they'd be able to feed him. I'm not trying to come off rude or anything, but I am going to defend my writing.

I'm sorry that this is so short, but I hope you like it.

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