I do not own Harry Potter but I do own Charlie, I'm sorry for the really long wait and that this chapter is so short but I promise the next chapter will be double or triple this!

Charlie looked down at the three letters in his hand and sighed trying to give himself the courage to open them, one of them looked a little like a howler and he was kind of worried about that one.

Because of the letter that looked like a howler, Charlie decided it was best to open the letters in the privacy of his rooms while Harry was in class for CoMC.

Bracing himself Charlie ripped open the letter that looked like a howler and went pale as it started screaming at him. "Charlus Fleamont Potter how dare you not tell me you found Harry! You know I've been worried sick about him since the moment he was taken! And you how dare you not keep in contact, I swear on merlin Charlus if you try a disappearing act on me again I'll end you!"

Charlie winced his ears ringing but then the howler continued but in a gentler voice. "You shouldn't even have to ask if I'd like to see Harry, you know I'd be delighted, I'll be expecting you, Harry, and Draco during the holidays be sure not to forget dear cousin."

Charlie groaned flopping back on his couch, dealing with Narcissa always gave him headache's she was too much of a mother hen.

Not many people knew this but Narcissa was very close to James when they were younger and even throughout their older years they were close. The only thing that stopped James from listing her as Harry's god mother was Lily's desire for it to be Alice and because how close Narcissa was to Voldemort.

Charlie grabbed the next letter that was from Andromeda and knew this one wouldn't be as headache inducing as the last. He opened it a skimmed over the bare minimum.

Basically Andy was saying that she'd love to see Harry and that they should come over for the New Year holidays, since she knew her younger sister would be wanting Harry there for the Christmas holidays.

The last was once again something Charlie was dreading looking at, he didn't know how his oldest cousin would react. He knew Bella was obsessed with Voldemort, but he also knew family was something Bella treasured.

Sighing Charlie decided to get it done and over with. "Dear, Char Char so glad to know my lord didn't slaughter you like the traitor you are, it's quite shocking that your writing to me and about ickle baby Potter too. I guess I can understand your reasoning a little, because family is everything. Plus this gives me the chance to try and sway the baby Potter to the dark lords side, I will agree to meet you both and the ministry gives it's permission but it'll have to be this weekend and don't be later dear ickle cousin."

Charlie shivered because man did Bellatrix give him the creeps sometimes. She used to always torment him but there were times that showed she really did care for him and love him, the most revealing was when she stood up to Voldemort.

-(Flashback)-

Charlie was screaming tossing around on the dirty floor as Voldemort held him under the crucio again, it seemed to be the mans favorite thing watching Charlie squirming and scream.

Voldemort lifted the curse and stood over Charlie, he used his bare foot to push Charlies cheek to the side smiling at the tears streaming down his cheek. "Now pet what did you do that was so wrong?"

Charlie sobbed curling into himself wanting to be far away from this monster wearing his loves face. Voldemort screamed in outrage when Charlie didn't answer and lifted his wand.

He didn't get much farther before Bellatrix stepped forward looking at Charlie with worry in her eyes. "Please my lord, if you keep going you're going to make him go insane, Charlie knows he did wrong please forgive him my lord I beg of you!"

Voldemort starred at her for a few moments before turning to her. "If your so worried dear Bella are you willing to take the rest of his punishment for yourself?"

Charlie whimpered knowing there was no way Bellatrix would do that, take his punishment. But to his complete shock she stepped forward nodding. "Very well, I'll take the rest of his punishment."

Voldemort held her under the crucio for about ten minutes and the whole time she didn't shed not one tear or let out one scream. Charlie had never been so amazed with his cousin and it was then that he realized she was probably the most amazing witch he's ever met.

Of course Voldemort was still pissed and had taken his anger out on Charlie in the privacy of their own room but that did nothing to make Charlie forget what his cousin had done for him.

-(End Flashback)-

Charlie shook his head to shake away the memories and grabbed a quill and some parchment so he could send a reply to his cousin and let them know he'd be bringing Harry to each of them.

After that was done Charlie got up and headed for the great hall it was nearing lunch time and he needed to see Harry to let him know what was going on.

On his way to the great hall Charlie felt fear grip him when he saw Draco limp in Hagrids arms. Charlie rushed forward pulling Draco from the man's arms. "What happened!"

Hagrid looked nervous and fiddled with his hands looking away from Charlies eyes. "Malfoy was pushed by someone into Buckbeak and the hippogriff felt challenged, so he attacked."

Dracos arm was bleeding and looked like it might be broken, and Charlie decided it was time for him to deal with a pest that's been pushing his luck for too long. "Very well, I'll be taking Draco to the medical wing you should get back to your class Hagrid."

Hagrid nodded unsure, but Charlie turned with Draco in his arms and made his way to the medical wing. When Pomfry saw Draco she rushed over and started fretting.

Charlie patted Draco on the cheek and leaned forward whispering in his ear. "Don't worry Drakey I'll deal with the pest who caused this."

Charlie stood up straight and turned to head out of the great hall when a soft voice called out. "It was Weasley that did it." Charlie grinned darkly looking back and meeting Draco's eyes. "I know."

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