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Discoveries with the Weasleys
Chapter Four - Percy
A month later…
The Burrow was full to the brim, for the entire Weasley family and selected friends were crowded in. They had come to hold a rehearsal dinner. Ever since Hermione had told Ginny about them, she just had to have one, for they were not a regular occurrence in the Wizarding world. And Ginny wanted this to be a wedding to be remembered.
Now most of the guests were getting a bit impatient. You see they were waiting for the final members of the party. Charlie and Hermione. Several of the guests suspected what was holding them up. Mrs Weasley was none the wiser.
"Where in blazes are they?" She fumed. "They suppose to be here half an hour ago. You don't think their hurt do you?" Suddenly worried.
"Now Molly, I'm sure they're fine. They probably just got held up at the office is all." Soothed Arthur.
The twins had a snigger at this, remembering Charlie revealing what they get up to at work. Unfortunately their mother heard this.
"It's not funny they could be lying in a ditch somewhere, hurt." She said, her anger at the twins overriding her worry.
"I don't think it's a ditch he's lying in." George muttered under his breath.
Fred, Bill and Harry all heard this and gave a snort of laughter.
"That's enough…" Molly began, clearly had enough of the blatant disregard for her son's wellbeing. The war may be over, but she still worried constantly.
"Molly, love look. Charlie's hand on the clock is at home. He's not hurt, or in mortal peril. So Percy, will you go to his flat and give him a hurry on – dinner is not going to last forever." Molly nodded at this, and Arthur visible relaxed. It was hard going relaxing her sometimes.
Ginny realising what could be happening at Charlie's flat intercepted Percy – "I'll go Percy, give him his hurry on, you stay here with Penelope."
Molly quickly put a stop to this, "Ginny you have to stay here, these guests are here for you." Ginny reluctantly nodded, "Percy go now, so when can get started. Wonder where Hermione is…not like her to be this late. " She pondered as Percy used the Floo to Charlie's flat.
Not two minutes later a very flustered Percy arrived back through the Floo.
Molly instantly went to him. "Well is he coming?"
If it was even possible Percy went even redder at these words.
"Yes…he's…just…" Percy was stuttering out.
Fred and George realising what had Percy so flustered. Decided to have some fun with their older brother.
"Well Perce is he coming or not?" Asked George.
"Yes, Percy do tell. Is he coming now or will he be coming soon?" Fred asked.
"He's…uh…" Percy stuttered out.
Molly had had enough, "Percy, just tell me, is he coming now or not? What was he doing when you left?"
Percy left out a deep sigh, "He was getting dressed."
Fred and George sniggered.
"Ok, so we can get started soon. Ah Hermione, there you are." As the young witch stepped out of the Floo.
"I'm so sorry Mrs Weasley. Time just got away from me." She said extremely apologetically.
"Not to worry dear, you're here now. That's all that matters. Now as soon as Charlie gets here we can begin. I'm just going to finish off dinner."
Hermione walked over to talk to Ginny, and the twins couldn't help but notice how she didn't look at Percy and he himself seemed to be looking at everything but her. They exchanged wide grins at this. It was too perfect, they teasing material for the rest of their lives.
Finally Charlie apparated to the front porch opened the door and in he came. "Sorry I'm late everyone, had a bit of a snooze, woke up just before Percy got there."
The twins gave him a wink. He scowled back. Damn it, he hoped it hadn't been that obvious.
Molly came in then, "Finally, and what took you so long? Oh never mind that now. Let's get started."
And they all moved into the dining area to begin the meal.
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After dinner, Bill went over to Charlie with a drink in hand for him. Dinner had been okay, with the twins being their usual selves. Charlie and Hermione constantly on edge waiting for them to say something. Percy now was avoiding everyone bar, Ron, Harry and his parents and Penelope of course. He had a suspicion that everyone else knew.
"So Percy caught you hey?" Bill started with a big smile.
"Yeah, he caught the finale. Worst bloody moment of my life. The only way it could have been worse was if it was Mum." Charlie replied morosely.
"When you say the 'finale' what do you mean."
"He was just in time for the fireworks – if you get my drift."
"Got it. One person would have been worse though."
"Who?"
"Ron."
"Yeah, he seems in a funny mood tonight. What do you thinks wrong?"
"No idea. I think you should tell him soon."
"I've been thinking that as well. Might just run it past Hermione first." Charlie said getting up.
"What? You're doing it now!" Bill asked in disbelief. "It's a party for god sake, you know what his temper is like."
"I know, I'll take him outside. Talk to him like a man – he'll respect that." Charlie said matter of factly. Before adding in a slightly worried tone. "Least I hope so."
He nodded at Hermione and indicated the kitchen. She nodded her a fraction to say she understood. He went and she followed a moment later.
"What is it?" She asked as soon as they we're alone.
"I'm going to tell Ron tonight."
"Are you sure? I could tell him if you want, he might take it better from me."
"Thanks hun, but I think I should tell him. As a brother, wont feel like I'm being a wuse, letting you do it. Family duty."
"Ok, I hope it goes well. It will be such a relief when everyone knows. I don't want any more moments like today to happen ever again." She said, shuddering at the memory of the look on Percy's face when they noticed him.
He managed out two words, before flooing right back out. 'Rehearsal Dinner'. They dressed quicker than they had in their lives.
"Definitely not one of my finer moments." Charlie remarked with a wry grin.
"I don't know, you were pretty good up till then." Smiling back at him.
"Stop it! You're distracting me. I need to focus. I have to be on top of my game, when I tell Ron. Nothing like telling your younger brother that you're in love with his ex-girlfriend and have been seeing her for nearly five months."
Giving him a quick kiss, "Good luck."
"Thanks." Making his way out of the kitchen. He spotted Ron and made his way over too him.
"Hey Ron, could we have a word outside? Now."
Ron was a bit shocked by the look on his face. "Sure."
Getting up and following him out with a bewildered look on his face.
The Weasleys in the know and Hermione all exchanged worried looks.
This would not go well.
