Disclaimer: this is the only disclaimer I'm going to do because even some one of dubious mental command knows I am not the original author of the Harry Potter books.
A loud crack shook Arthur and Molly Weasley out of their discussion as they noticed the arrival of Professor Dumbledore.
They both jumped up as soon as they saw him. "Albus how is he?"
"Arthur, Molly gather everyone from outside. They will all want to hear this and it will be good for them to hear it."
Mrs. Weasley went outside and yelled for everyone to come inside in a hurry. In a matter of moments the entire family, several Aurors and both Neville and Luna had crowded themselves in the kitchen.
Professor Dumbledore turned to face them all and with a small sigh started.
"Ron has been badly injured. His bones have been fixed and his organs are regrowing in the healing sleep. He has however lost the eye. The spell damage was too great. Perhaps in time he can try and find a magical replacement for it but for now he is going to have to learn to adjust to using only one eye.
At that both Ginny and Hermione started to cry softly.
"Now to the other matter." Dumbledore continued. "Ron did indeed use the Avada Kedavra curse during his fight. Which resulted in the death of one of the Death Eaters."
"Professor..... is Ron going to have to go to Azkaban?" asked Hermione looking as if she might faint at any second.
Fred and his brothers turned and looked at Hermione as if she were crazy while Arthur and Molly Weasley just looked more concerned.
"It seems Miss Granger that the bank has a arrangement with the Ministry allowing the use of and I quote, any magic that may be needed to safeguard it's employees in the commission of their employment."
"However that does not mean we do not have a reason to be concerned. Use of such a powerful spell especially used to take the life of another being can have very damaging effects on the caster."
"How so Professor?" Hermione pressed.
"Just before the healing spell took hold young Mr. Weasley regained his consciousness and asked me to forgive him for using the Unforgivable curse. He is likely to carry a great weight of guilt for a very long time."
George Weasley looked up at that. "Ron has nothing to feel guilty about. He did it to save his life from what you've told us and in any case I can't seem to find it in my heart to mourn the loss of some evil Death Eater."
Professor Dumbledore looked at him sharply. "I did not say Ron should feel guilty for what he did. I said he will feel guilty. Your brother has gained a great deal of wisdom at a terrible price and I suggest you try to learn something from his experience as well. The taking of a life even when justified is a hard thing to bear and the belief that you should take a life only when necessary is one of the things that separates us from the Death Eaters."
"Molly I do not believe Ron will be ready to return to school until a week after classes have begun. I suggest you do your normal school shopping and send Ron's things along Harry. Then we he can travel he can go directly to Hogwarts."
"Can I go see him Albus?" she all but begged.
"Sadly Molly the hospital is a very high security building and by the time I have gotten you clearance Ron will be back at school. It is very fortunate that Bill works for the bank or he would not have even known where the hospital was."
She nodded slightly "At least he's going to be ok."
"I have to be going now. There were many attacks and I need to see how extensive the losses have been." His face sagging as he said it.
Then his face perked up for a moment. Reaching into his pocket he pulled out to packages and a letter. "I have something for Harry and Hermione. Ron insisted that I get these to you. I also have a letter from a friend that Ron met in Egypt explaining what they are. She has been kind enough to stay with him a great deal and we all owe her a good deal of thanks."
"Now if you will excuse me."
Everyone said goodbye to the professor as he moved to a clear spot in the kitchen and then with a loud crack disappeared.
Molly Weasley smiled "Well no sense in everybody frowning. Ron's fine and we will all see him soon. Now why don't you open your packages children?"
Harry started to open his then said. "Maybe we should read the letter first. Hermione why don't you just read it out loud." and shaking he handed it to her.
Hermione open the letter and began to read.
Harry, Hermione and the rest of Ron's family and friend,
First of all let me say it say been wonderful to have Ron with us this summer. We are all better for having known him.
"Are we sure she is talking about our Ron?" laughed George? Causing everyone to laugh but Mrs. Weasley and Hermione who oddly were wearing the exact same expression of indignation."
By now the Professor will have given Harry and Hermione your presents. So I will tell you a bit about both of them. Each of them has a magical purpose and though not particularly powerful could be very useful. Each is also tied to a specific story from my countries past.
The arm band Ron chose for you Harry was given to a valiant prince by his loyal younger brother. Its virtue is that when the wearer is in dire need of aid the giver will be pulled to his side. Ron chose this for you so that you would never have to fight alone.
Hermione, the necklace Ron has given you was first given to a wise and powerful witch. She was part of an order of witches that bound themselves to their land and people. To do so they forsook all other bonds. In that time many people from the north came to Egypt seeking knowledge. One of these was a tall fair man who the stories say had hair that shone as if wreathed in flame. This man entered into the service of the order and became one of their most loyal and trustworthy guards. Through many trials the Witch and Warrior foiled all the plots of Dark Wizards and evil men. During this time the Warrior had fallen in love with the Witch so for her birthday he commissioned this piece. Unknown to the Warrior the Witch had also fallen in love with him. They could never express their love to one another since they were bound by their oaths to the order but they both knew all the same. The Witch enchanted the necklace so that it reflected the emotions of the giver. The wearer can also concentrate of the giver and understand what that person is feeling at that moment.
Since that time the necklace has been given many times between a man and a woman. In almost every instance it has been given when the giver has been unsure of the feeling of the recipient.
It is my intention to stay here until Ron is ready to return home. I will keep in touch and feel that you will all be seeing him very soon.
Yasmine bat Alfar
Hermione stopped reading her cheeks tinged with pink. "Why don't you open your present first Harry?"
"Ok" He said with a barely visible smirk. He tore open the package quickly and removed a small bronze armband for the box. He looked at it and then let a small "ohhh" escape from his lips.
"What is it Harry dear?" Mrs. Weasley asked.
Harry held the armband up for everyone to see. Inscribed on it was the image of a prancing stag.
"Isn't your Patronus a stag Harry?" Fred asked.
Harry nodded his head.
"Well then ickle Ronniekins really out did himself on the present didn't he."
Then George spoke up "Before you say that my dear brother why don't we let Hermione open her present." Not totally suppressing a chuckle.
Hermione opened her some what smaller box and with a gasp pulled out her present. The necklace was a waterfall of garnets that caught the light and sparkled like a ripple of light.
"Why don't you try it on dear?" Mrs. Weasley said gently
"Here I'll help you." Ginny said as Hermione's hands seemed to be shaking for some reason.
"Thanks Ginny"
Ginny pulled the necklace clasp around her neck as Hermione held her hair up.
Hemione turned to face everyone. "So what do you all think?"
The dark red of the garnets magnified the warmth of her deep brown eyes and gave the impression of a barely hidden fire.
"I think my brother has great taste in presents." said Charlie.
"Great taste in presents? I'd say he has great taste in women." Mr. Weasley said with a smile.
Hermione flushed red stammering "I ...we..aren't....maybe...OHHHH." and ran upstairs.
The boys erupted in laughter while Ginny and Mrs. Weasley glared at them.
"Arthur if you are laughing at that poor embarrassed girl......"
"Oh no molly." He said trying to choke down another chuckle.
"Ginny dear go upstairs and talk to Hermione. The rest of you clear out I have dinner to make."