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Percy's POV
I stepped out onto Platform 9 3/4 after crossing through the barrier. I stepped a side and waited for Ginny to come through. There was a piece of advice I wanted to give her. It was something I wish someone would have told me before I started Hogwarts. I was jarred from my thoughts by the appearance of Mum and Ginny. When Ginny was next to me I pulled her aside. She looked at me questioningly. I told her, "If you don't want to join them, beat them," before she could say anything. Then I walked on the train looking for my mates and girlfriend. Six years later I apperated into the Hogs Head, Aberforth tilted his head to the portrait of Ariana Dumbledore. I walked into it then started thinking about the last time I saw my family. I winced as I thought about the things I said to Dad. I know I was loyal to the Ministry at that time but when Thicknesse came to power my eyes opened. I knew my Dad had ambition and did his best to support us. I knew I said all that and more in the heat of the argument, half the reason I moved out is because I was ashamed of what I said. A minute later I tripped out the portrait of Ariana Dumbledore. I stuttered when I realized most my family was there. Finally I shouted, "I was a fool!" I started saying things describing myself, pompous prat and idiot. Fred was the first to come through, next was Mum, Dad, and George. I looked around for Ginny and was sad to see she was hanging back. I headed back to the door of the Room of Requirement. Someone grabbed my arm and I turned around surprised. It was Ginny, I was slightly relieved she sought me out but I wondered if she was going to hurt me or forgive me. She said, "If you don't want to join them, beat them." I smiled, relieved she wasn't going to hurt me and hugged her. I whispered, "Thank you," then left the Room of Requirement.
