3. The Essentials
Trésor - Lancôme (Treasure)
Characters : Ron, Ginny
The night before Ron's departure for his first year at Hogwarts.
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He blinks when the thunder shakes up the Burrow in a loud rumble. Only then, he senses her lithe presence in the darkness.
"Please, Ron, let me sleep in your bed."
His sulkiness fades when he sees his sister's face.
Her feet are cold against his calves. She pushes something that melts in his hand. He thinks it is a creature of some sort and he bites his tongue. Her voice is a whisper, "You'll be hungry on the train."
He wiggles.
He wishes for friends at Hogwarts. His friends. He is happy he will not be expected to share everything with her when she will join him next year.
He will finally get away from the one who follows him around like a shadow.
Ginny pushes her back to him. Ron drops the melted Chocolate Frog under his bed. An unexplainable wave swallows him. He curls up to her and he is somewhat relieved his brothers are not there to tease him.
Each time the thunder rolls, Ron softens his voice so she will not hear his own fear, "Don't be afraid, Ginny. I'm here."
Hours are flying: when will he be again the keeper of his sister?