Ron's Hand: Part Three
Disclaimer: JK and Warner Bros. own everything, and we own jack, oh, and we are now the owners of the phrase 'Mars is Bright Tonight'. We have been driving our poor teacher crazy…
Bill rode swiftly and silently on his broom. He had to admit that is was rather enjoyable, even though he was dealing with a near crisis. He rode until he saw the familiar markings near Lupin's house. Lupin had been a friend of the Weasley family sense before Bill could remember. They had all been to Lupin's house many times. It was made of cobblestones. Percy thought that it was roughly the size of their living room. Fred and George said that that was fine, he was a bachelor. A strangely kind remark from the twins.
Bill landed softly in Lupin's yard. The landing seemed to jar him to his senses, and the whole Weasley situation came back to him in a rush. He knocked on the door.
It was several minutes until Lupin came to the door. He seemed really groggy.
"Wh- What is it?" he said, yawning. Bill then realized the time, 11:03, and that Lupin probably just woke up.
"Oh, gee, I'm sorry, I forgot how late it was."
"Really." Said Lupin, but not unkindly. "Please continue."
"We seem to have a family crisis. Ron is missing."
Lupin seemed about five times more awake now. "Missing? But were is his hand?"
"Mortal Peril."
"Mortal Peril?!?"
Lupin then disappeared, only to come back a few seconds later, pulling on his robes.
"Let's go." He said, wand in hand, and a very determined look on his face.
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Charlie walked lightly through the forest. Though, try as he might, the leaves still crunched under his feet. He wasn't quite sure why his parents had sent him to the Forbidden Forest, and he had no idea how Ron could be here, of all places. But, he went anyway, because he was not one to argue.
Charlie heard something moving in the forest. He drew out his wand. "Who goes there?" he called.
Firenze stepped out of the gloom.
" Oh, its just you, Firenze. I haven't seen you in a while. What's new?"
"Oh, nothing much. Not even a full moon. However, Mars is bright tonight."
"Right, whatever. But before you go," Charlie said quickly, because Firenze was turning to leave, "I need to ask you, have you have seen Ron lately?"
"No, I'm afraid that I haven't. Mars is bright tonight, though."
"Heard. Well, good bye."
Firenze went quietly this time. Charlie continued his walk.
After a while, he heard some growling. He drew out his wand.
"VRAMMM!" he was blinded by a beam of light. No, wait, two beams of light. The lights suddenly turned off. Charlie boldly stepped forward. "Who is it?" then, changing his mind, "What are you?" There was no response. But, then he heard a familiar whining noise. He couldn't quite put his finger on it. "Lumos!" The woods were instantly enveloped in light. And there was the Ford Angila!
Charlie rushed towards it. He had loved this car! "Hey, old boy." He greeted it like a dog, for it had almost been one. The car whined and squeaked in response. "Hey boy, do you want me to take you home with me?"
The car whined and squeaked some more. Charlie jumped into the car. "Ron couldn't be here!" he thought to himself. And with that, he flew of to Hogsmeade.
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Short, I know, but I am not the greatest typer in the world… (sigh)
LOL and Peace out,
~Melanie
