i can't stop running now
Ever since he was little, Charlie Weasley had been obsessed with dragons.
It first started when his mother, Molly Weasley, gave him a worn and slightly dusty book.
Five-year-old Charlie gasped at the stunning cover: a gigantic beast with gleaming emerald eyes, a huge, coiling body with shining black scales, a pink forked tongue flicking out of its mouth. It was beautiful.
"You like it, Charlie?" his mother said, holding out the book for Charlie to take. He did so, gaping at it.
"It's about dragons," Mrs Weasley told her son. "D-R-A-G-O-N."
"Dwagon?" Little Charlie repeated.
His mother smiled encouragingly. "I know you can say it, Charlie. Dragon, with a 'r'."
"Dwragon?" Charlie tried again.
"Dragon," his mother said patiently. "No 'w'."
"Dragon?"
Mrs Weasley smiled proudly. "Correct, Charlie!"
Instantly, 'dragon' became Charlie's favourite word.
Dear Nymph,
I miss you!
I'm stuck at home with just my homework and my (rather annoying) younger siblings, Ron and Ginny, who are running around and enjoying their childhood. I'm stuck on History of Magic, and Bill is NO help at all!
I wonder how you are doing, and when you can arrange the visit?
Your best friend,
Dragon
('Dragon' was Nymphadora Tonks' nickname for Charlie.)
Dear Charlie,
I miss you too!
I've always wanted a sibling, but hearing about yours, I think...no.
The house is quiet and rather boring, but Mum is going to teach me embroidery, and that sounds cool, doesn't it (for girls)?
*clears throat importantly* As for the visit, my mother, Andromeda Tonks, is sending a formal letter by owl to your parents, the esteemed Mr and Mrs Weasley.
Okay, I just made MYSELF pee my pants because of the previous paragraph.
But yeah, she's sending a letter to your parents to talk about the visit.
Your best friend,
Nymph
('Nymph' was Charlie's nickname for Nymphadora.)
Dear Nymph,
Summer is REALLY boring. And unexciting.
But my O.W.L. results are coming soon, and they'll really impact my future.
Okay, I'm aware that I sound like Professor McGonagall. I do not mean it, I assure you, dear friend.
I hope we can see each other again soon!
Your best friend,
Dragon
Dear Dragon,
I'm not sweating the small stuff. (The small stuff = O.W.L.s.)
Have fun, all alone at your house! I'm not gonna visit you! MWAHAHAHAHA!
Did you have a panic attack there? I hope you did.
I am going to visit you, don't worry.
See you then!
Your best friend,
Nymph
Mr. Aaron Schafer
CEO of Dragon Handling Services Co.
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Dear Mr. Schafer,
My name is Charlie Weasley and I am eighteen years old, about to graduate from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The reason I am writing is to ask to be a dragon handler at your company.
I received an 'O' (Outstanding) in my Care of Magical Creatures O.W.L. (Ordinary Wizarding Level). I have continued to take the class in my sixth and seventh years, and I specialise in large, rather dangerous creatures (such as dragons).
If you wish, I am able to come for an interview after 27 June.
Thank you for your time.
Charlie Weasley
Dear Mr. Weasley,
It is our pleasure to invite you to Dragon Handling Services Co.
Your contract is attached. If you wish to change any of the conditions, please send an owl to us.
You will be working at our reserve in Romania, if you accept the contract, starting from 13th July.
Thank you,
Rebecca Bun
Head Dragon Handler of Romanian Dragon Reserve (Dragon Handling Services Co.)
Dear Ms. Bun,
The contract is completely fine. Thank you!
Thank you,
Charlie Weasley
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