Brother

"You can now go in and see your mother," Mr Weasley said as he opened the door.

Bill, who was walking right behind Charlie pushed him forwards.

"Stop it!" Charlie hissed. He didn't like Bill acting like he was so much older, even though it was only two years.

"Boys," their father interfered, "No arguing. Your mother is still quite exhausted."

They were now standing in front of their parents' bed, where their mother lay with a tiny little baby in her arms.

"Come here and say 'hello' to your brother Percy," their mum said and sat up.

Bill softly stroked the newborn's head and leaned over to whisper into his ear.

Charlie only stood there, looking at this little creature. Everything about him was so tiny. His face, his arms and his hands with those tiny little fingers.

Without intending to, Charlie reached for this little hand and when he touched Percy palm, the baby grabbed his finger.

Charlie smiled down on his little brother and realized for the first time that he was an older brother now.