Chapter 9
Albus Dumbledore didn't get angry easily. Normally, one would have to kill a beloved one or something essentially as sacred; but he did not get angry very easily. Although, when he had seen what Ronald Billius Weasley had done to Ginevra Weasley; now that angered him to no point.
He was in his office, pacing from one end of the room to the other when Severus Snape came in, face grave.
Turning to face the younger wizard, he explained the situation up to the part where he unblocked Ginny's memory.
He saw Severus' reaction, turn from shock to disbelief, all the way to something beyond anger that even he couldn't comprehend.
"So what should I do Severus? I mean, I could expel the boy, but I think I would end up being hounded." He asked.
Severus thought for a bit. "Well, we could -" he started, but got interrupted by a whoosh from the fireplace as someone flooed into the office.
Dumbledore told the person to wait outside his office for a moment, before he turned back to Severus to continue their conversation. Once he heard the door snap close, only then did he begin to talk.
"I think I will expel him, and he can figure out what he can do with his life from there. I will not have him harm another student in this school." Dumbledore said, fiercely.
Severus shook his head, "no, I want to give him the worst punishment ever for doing that to my girl."
Dumbledore nodded, thinking. "You could always expel him. But that might be a bit harsh" he said thoughtfully.
Severus shook his head again, thinking to himself; what punishment could I give to Weasley for doing that to Gin? He thought.
Sighing, he just told the headmaster that he'll think about it and let him know. He was starting to get tired of this. Of everything that had happened.
Nodding his consent, Severus was about to turn to leave the office, before he was called again by the headmaster.
Turning back, he looked at his mentor curiously wondering what he would like now.
"I wanted to tell you something else before you left my office. I wanted to know if you would be so kind as to adopt Ginevra, considering she was recently disowned by Molly Weasley." He explained, to the Potions Master, before turning to the person who had flooed into his office.
Nodding, even though he was shocked, he turned slightly, slowly in a daze to leave the office.
Ginny was disowned? When did this happen? Does that mean that she's an orphan? That could mean that I can adopt her now! He thought, excitedly.
He walked down the dungeons towards his office so he could prepare for the day's lessons for the students.
Sitting down in his chair dazedly, he was unable to focus on anything but the thought that Ginny could finally be his daughter now. Maybe I can ask Albus about it, but what about Fred, George, and Charlie? What will they think? Oh god, they will hate her when they find out that she's been disowned. No they won't. They'll protect her more then ever now. He had been arguing to himself in his head for the past hour, that he didn't even notice the twins and Charlie enter his classroom until they had made a noise.
"Mr. Weasley's, to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?" he drawled, lazily.
"We would like to see our sister" Fred started, (or was it George? He was never sure which was which these days).
"Fred, Ginny isn't our sister anymore. Didn't you hear? Mum had disowned her earlier today. So she's no longer our sister; But we need to still talk to her, and she will forever be our sister, disowned or not." Charlie piped up.
George nodded his agreement, "yeah, what Charlie said. She's always been our favourite sibling out of everyone in the family. No matter her first year or not. We love her and will love her 'till the day she dies or says that she doesn't want to be with us anymore. Whichever comes first."
This was the first time he'd heard the twins talk separately. Shaking his head, he focused on what they were saying.
"– wanted to know if we can take her out of the school for a bit. Obviously with our stupid, idiotic brother Ron, she's not safe right now. So we were wondering if it'd be ok if we could take her to our flat. Also, we were wondering if it'd be ok if she could switch to your house instead of staying at Gryffindor. But I would assume that you want us to talk to Professor Dumbledore instead, considering you might not have a choice in the matter." George and Fred finished together.
Severus opened his mouth to say something but got interrupted by a knocking in the door.
Sighing, he told the person to enter, and saw that it was Ginny. Now what is she doing out of the hospital? Unless of course Poppy had let her out early. That could be possible… he trailed off to himself.
The Weasley men were thinking the exact same thing, until Ginny started talking.
"Madame Pomphrey let me out early, so I decided to come straight here. I got lucky though, because Ronald came at me, and right when he was about to do something, some first year came and asked for my help on directions. But that's not what I'm here for. I'm – wait a minute. Fred, George, and Charlie?" she asked, stunned.
Fred smiled hesitantly, before stating, "Hey Gin. We just wanted to come check up on you and talk to our dear old professor here. We wanted to see how you were doing. Also, were wondering if you'd still be our sister, regardless if you've been disowned by that god awful woman we call our mother."
Ginny was beyond shocked. They still want her to be their sister? But she was disowned! She shouldn't be their sister anymore. I mean, isn't it, like, illegal or something? Shrugging inwardly, she jumped on them and hugged them to death until they started complaining that they needed air, or that she was messing up their hair; or whatever hell else they were complaining about.
Letting go of them, she was grinning from ear to ear. She was just so happy! Now, all she needed now was for Severus to become her father, and for Draco and Blaise to go out with her. Then she would be set for life. Plus, she wanted to switch to the Slytherin House as well. But that'll never happen. I mean, I'm a Gryffindor. She thought to herself, glumly.
Shaking her head, she turned to Severus, and asked him the one question she was afraid of, "Severus, I was wondering, um, if I could switch to Slytherin house?" she mumbled the last four words quickly, afraid he'd say now.
Severus frowned, what she said. She said it to quickly, that it all jumbled together. He looked toward Charlie and the twins to see if he heard her properly, but they just shook their heads in confusion.
"Sorry Gin, can you repeat that for me? You were speaking to quickly that we were unable to hear you properly." He said lightly.
Mumbling under her breath, she repeated what she said earlier, but slower.
Oh, that's what she wanted. Well, isn't that what George, Charlie, and Professor Snape wanted to do? Thought Fred, grinning from ear to ear.
Smiling, Severus said that she could, but she had to go to Professor Dumbledore first. But, that he could talk to him as well, if it's ok with her.
Nodding, Ginny smiled in relief. I didn't think that he would let me. Well, considering Severus wants me, all I have to do is get Professor Dumbledore to let me. Then I'll have one of my wishes done. But it's pretty much up to Professor Dumbledore. She thought, sighing dejectedly.
There goes that hope, she thought, wryly. Rephrasing
"Ok, well, I guess I'll go talk to Professor Dumbledore then." She said, sadly.
Severus, Charlie, Fred, and George all nodded, hoping she'll be able to get into Slytherin.
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A/N: Alright! Sorry about the wait! But, I have been working and been stuck on what to write. Hm, it seems to be that I'm always stuck on what to write next. Although, hopefully next chapter I should be able to figure out what to write. Who knows? I'd like to thank Mrs. T. Felton for beta-ing! Heh, she's actually patient with me! And is sticking with me! Yay!! Anyway, review please!!