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A/N: Hey, this is my first HP fic so I hope you guys enjoy it. It's been buzzing around my brain for a while and I had to finally get it out. This is a Ron/Ginny fic about their close sibling relationship. I had to write it cuz I just love these two characters and I believe that the relationship between a little girl and her big brother is extremely important. Not always perfect, but important (speaking from experience). This chapter just explains the bond between the two siblings. Don't let the first chapter fool you, cuz this fic will get pretty dark and angsty. Reviews are most welcome, whether you enjoyed the fic or not. So…. here we go! L.K.
The bond was created just after Ginny was born. At least that's what mum told them when they asked her about it. Her feet barely reached the floor as she relaxed her plump and rather short frame into the family's old, overstuffed couch. Her red curls framed her face as she smiled reminiscently. Her golden brown eyes seemed to gaze off in the distance, as though she could see something neither of them could.
"Ron was only one-year-old at the time that Ginny was born." She began softly. "He was so excited to meet his new little sister. He seemed to like the idea of being a 'big brother.' Naturally, he was not allowed to play with the older boys. He was only a baby and he could've been hurt following his brothers around. This troubled him immensely and was the cause of many temper tantrums. Ron has always been extremely stubborn and overly passionate." She gave Ron a rather pointed look before continuing.
"Your father brought Ron to St. Mungo's to see his new baby sister. I can still remember the way he waddled right up to the bedside and tried to look at you, Ginny. Your father had to pick him up in order for him to even see over the side of the bed." Mum chuckled fondly at the memory. "He merely stared at Ginny as I held her. I remember how small she felt, nestled in my arms. I had never had a little girl before so I treated her with extra care, as though she would break at any moment." Mum smiled at Ginny, as moisture built up behind her eyes.
"Ron, however, seemed to see Ginny's strength immediately. Your father had said, 'this is your new sister, Ron. Her name is Ginevra. Can you say hi to Ginevra?' Being an eager little child, Ron nearly toppled right out of Arthur's arms as he reached to touch Ginny. I remember the huge smile that graced his face as he stroked Ginny's fine hair. It was as though he had already found a friend in the newborn baby who slept silently in my arms. I will never forget what he said next. He leaned way forward in Arthur's arms and said 'Hi, Ginny. I'm your big brother, Ron. You are my friend. You are perfect. I love you.'" Mum smiled mistily as she said the words. Ginny and Ron exchanged a skeptical glance, both doubting that a one-year-old could even think that coherently. Their mother saw the exchange and sighed rather loudly before continuing, "Of course, his speech wasn't quite as articulate since he was merely a year old. It was what he meant, though. I distinctly heard him say 'Wuv Ginny.' So forgive me if I exaggerated a bit." Mum seemed rather frustrated as she grumbled the last bit. Ginny smiled a bit when she heard Ron snickering. Mum regained control over her temper and continued, "I am not exaggerating when I say that Ron sealed his pledge with a soft kiss on his sister's head. The love and caring he showed for Ginny was evident. Ever since then, the two of you have been awfully close." Molly told her two youngest children. She seemed to be gauging their reactions very closely, though Ginny couldn't figure out what she would be looking for.
"It became quite handy, actually," Mum continued. "If Ginny was ever upset or crying, we could bring Ron in to see her and she would stop immediately. She only began sleeping through the nights when we moved her crib into Ron's room. Your presence seemed to calm her, Ron. And I must say that you also calmed when you were near her. That was a blessing, in itself. I'd been run ragged, calming Ron's tantrums, chasing the twins, and running our household. Well really! There is only so much a witch can take, you know! Thank heavens Percy was a well-behaved child, or I may not have survived," she stated dramatically. Ron rolled his eyes at the mention of Percy, while Ginny suppressed a smile.
"Well, anyways, your father and I soon realized that you two had formed a Ceangal, which is very rare. There are not many books on the subject since it is thought to be a lost concept. The books that we did find were very vague and not at all helpful for parents trying to raise children who had been bonded. That's right, a Ceangal is a powerful bond. It is formed between two people who embrace each other whole-heartedly at first sight. They must fully love and except each other for who they are, with no doubts or reservations, from the moment they lay eyes on each other. That is why it is so rare. People these days are so horrid to each other and are very mistrustful of strangers. Even the twins do not have this bond. Thank heavens for that or they would have caused even more mischief than they have already," She grumbled the last part, but Ron and Ginny could see the fondness in her eyes. "It really was impossible for them to form such a bond since their first meeting was when they were both merely hours old. The two of you, however, embraced each other completely at your first meeting. This caused your minds and souls to bond. I'm sure you have realized the effects by now or you would not have asked about this. I am not sure of all the details, for as I said the books were completely useless. From what I understand, though, you should be able to sense each other's presence without looking. You can feel your Ceangal partner's emotions as well as send emotions back to them. Your father and I assumed that was why you were calmed when brought together."
"One book theorized that two people bonded by the Ceangal are able to feel each other's pain as well. It said that if a person's Ceangal partner were in physical pain, then they, too, would feel it. The author then said that it might have been possible for the Ceangal partners to train their powers well enough to control such transferences. He did not, however, explain how this was done. Worthless bloody…" They stared at their mother in shock as she trailed of. She blushed slightly, cleared her throat and continued, "Right, well, the other books said nothing on the matter so we decided the man was simply mad. However, they all mentioned the telepathic power that the Ceangal gives to the bonded. Two people that are bonded by the Ceangal are able to speak to each other, and only each other, with their minds. I imagine that you two have experimented with that already." Mum actually smiled at the last part. Ginny supposed that mum had observed Ron and her exchanging looks and laughing at random moments. She decided that they would have to be more discreet.
"Many of those ever so helpful books stopped there. They believed that was the extent of the Ceangal's powers. A few rather old texts, however, believed the bond held much more power than the bonded ones ever let on. They said that Ceangal partners through out history showed rather unique powers. They were more adept at wandless magic and muggle combat. Apparently the more advanced partners showed remarkable agility and speed. One witness reported seeing Ceangal partners overpower a large group of dark wizards by wandlessly producing some sort of glowing light. The texts believe that Ceangal partners are able to combine their powers to strengthen spells and shields." Molly looked rather serious as she continued. She was watching her children closely for some sort of confirmation that these theories were true. "Your father and I were not quite sure what to do about all this. Ceangal partners all throughout history had been shunned and banished as 'freaks' and 'vile creatures.' People were afraid and jealous of the power that they held. They sentenced the partners to lives of pain and homelessness. These more knowledgeable texts said that many Ceangal partners were executed in order to 'protect the public from their ghastly and unnatural powers.' The bond was so strong that if one of the bonded ones was killed, their partner would die as well. The connection between them was so powerful that they could not live without their Ceangal partner." Mum was crying softly at this point. She loved her children desperately and could not bear the thought of either of them being treated so cruelly.
Ron and Ginny sat in shock as they took in all of the information. They had figured out most of their powers long ago, of course. They hadn't really realized what they meant though. They had tried to talk to their brothers using their telepathy, but it had never worked. Ginny had secretly been glad that they couldn't speak with their other brothers that way. It was something that she shared with Ron, and Ron alone. It made them special. She just hadn't realized how special until now. Their other powers for wandless magic and muggle combat had not yet made an appearance. Ginny supposed that they were still too young and inexperienced.
She had always loved her powers. She was so close to Ron and she enjoyed the special connection that they had. Now, however, those powers that were once so precious to her were becoming frightening. What would happen when the bond fully developed? Would they be banished from the wizarding world? Would their family and friends ever speak to them again? She nervously glanced in Ron's direction and saw him smiling encouragingly at her. She felt waves of love and reassurance flow through their bond and calmed immediately. Ron was right. None of that mattered. As long as they were together, they would be all right.
Ginny heard her mother blowing her nose. She turned to study her and noticed her worried expression immediately. Ginny berated herself for thinking that her family would ever betray them like that. After all, their parents had known about them for years. She and Ron waited patiently for their mum to get herself under control once more.
"I'll speak with your father when he gets home from work. However, I know he will agree that you two must be very careful. We are not sure that such powers will ever develop, but it is always a possibility. We will always do our best to protect you. You are our children and we love you very much. However, the bigotry has not disappeared from our world. Simply look at the way muggle-born wizards are treated. We are not sure how the wizarding world would react to your powers, and honestly I would rather not find out. You must swear to me that you will keep this a secret. Tell no one. Not even Harry or Hermione. You must promise me this."
Ginny saw the desperate tears in mum's eyes. Those loving eyes were now filled with such over-powering worry and concern. Ginny didn't even hesitate before swearing her silence. Ron followed suit quickly, telling mum not to worry about them. Mum hugged each of them tightly before leaving the room mumbling something about preparing dinner. Ginny and Ron sat in silence contemplating all that they had been told. Somehow Ginny knew that they were in for a wild ride.