Shannon's Showcase: "How did you get so brave?"/"I learned it from you."
Showtime, First Burn: learn
Postal: Write about your character casting a Patronus.
Prompt of the Day: silver
379 words
He feels the panic flood his veins, and he hates himself. War is waging all around him, but Percy feels frozen in place. He had wanted to fight and redeem himself, but he's faced with the painful truth: he is not, and has never been, a hero.
Part of him is ready to give up. What's the point in trying when there's no use? Maybe he's always been destined for this; maybe there is no happy ending for him.
Just as he's about to abandon all hope, he feels the horrific chill sink into his bones. Working at the Ministry during this dark time, Percy has become all too familiar with the way the atmosphere changes when Dementors are near. Shivering, he turns, and his heart sinks to his stomach.
They've surrounded Ginny. His sister is one of the strongest people he knows, but even she isn't a match for that man Dementors. Her posture falters, and she looks as though she's about to fall over. All that comes from her wand is a thin, silver mist.
Percy doesn't think twice. Holding his head high, he rushes forward, summoning every good memory he has.
Charlie buys him a new dictionary for his birthday.
His mum and dad smile at him, telling him that he can have his own owl.
Oliver Wood kisses him.
"Expecto Patronum!" he cries.
The silver elephant erupts from his wand, majestically cutting through the air. Percy watches proudly as the Patronus charges. The Dementors disperse, no match for the silvery savior.
Relief washing over him, Percy closes the distance until he's beside his sister. "Are you okay?" he asks.
Ginny stares at him with wide eyes. "You did that?" she asks. "Really? You took on four Dementors to save me?"
"I…" Percy adjusts his glasses, heat creeping into his cheeks. "Well, yes."
Ginny cracks a smile and wraps an arm him. "How'd you get so brave, Perce?"
"I learned it from," he chuckles. "And the others."
Ginny nods. "C'mon. I'll watch your back if you watch mine."
Percy grins as she leads the way with her wand raised. It's the first time he has felt like redemption is truly possible. He picks up his pace and follows behind. He's ready.
