169. Bill and Charlie
**Fred's POV**
"How long do you think Harry will take?" I asked.
"He can take all the time he needs. He has to figure something out" Remus said.
"But, Moony. What do we do till then? The Death Eaters retreated and there was not a single thing that's happening" Sirius said.
"We just need to hope for the best," Moony sighed.
"I remember the first war. Everything was dark. Everyone fought so bravely" Charlie said softly.
"I also remember you and Bill telling us stories after we were in hiding" I smiled slightly.
"What kind of stories?" Luna asked sweetly.
"Stories like how everyone is fighting, surviving, most of them were like tales of what would happen after it was all over" Charlie explained.
"But it was never over" Bill shook his head.
"Would you mind telling one of the stories?" Gin asked.
Ya. I missed the old times.
"Sure, Gin" Charlie put his arm around Ginny's shoulder.
As they thought of a story, Bill and Charlie began.
"As everyone went to the ground of safety, they didn't feel the safety they told us we had. It was cold, dark, but still hopeful and a bit bright" Charlie started out.
"With all the wizards and witches across the world, they knew that everything would be better once again. They had the fighters and the believers by their side. The most hopeful ones were the ones with kind hearts" Bill continued.
"One of those families were the Weasleys. Times were tough for them, but they had the wise big brother Bill, the animal crazy Charlie, the smart Percy, the mischievous Fred and George, and the helpful good friend Ron. Gin wasn't born yet."
"They were the best of friends sometimes when Fred and George wouldn't mess with Percy. Mostly stealing his books and such. Even if they didn't know it yet-"
"They had hope, that would never die out, that peace would be restored to the world of Muggles and Wizard itself. The Weasleys may be poor, but their hope, love, and friendships were rich. As too many believe, the world will be like it was before."
"Filled with peace, happiness, and fun" Bill said.
"Yet full of danger and a smudge of evil" Charlie added.
"The Weasleys had everything they ever wanted" Bill said.
"Even if it was the worst of times" Charlie added.
"What mattered the most is that they had hope" They said together and they bowed.
"That was one of our favorite stories we would ask for" Perce smiled.
"For some reason we never got tired of it" George and I said.
"It was lovely" 'Mione kissed my cheek.
"We should be getting the kisses" Charlie joked.
"We're the ones that told the story" Bill chuckled.
