The Last Memory: Chapter 4
Author's Note: Sorry for the delay, I have been having some writer's block. This probably isn't my best chapter. As always I'm open to any ideas. Also, anything in parenthesis is said in an undertone.
Harry's Viewpoint
Harry understood that Percy was feeling very uncomfortable so he suggested that the Order discuss the technical aspects of the spell that had been placed upon Percy.
"I'm sure you all have some questions regarding the spell. I will try my best to cover as much information as I can. If that means some repetition than it will have to suffice." Mr. Weasley looked like he had no problem continuing to speak about the spell but Harry knew it was his job and frankly Harry knew he would go nuts if he didn't do something.
"I'm sorry Mr. Weasley but, I was left with this task and I need to finish it."
Arthur nodded and Harry continued.
"As Percy began to say Remus did place a memory spell on Percy. However, it had to more complex than any memory charm. It took three wizards to perform. Each wizard performed one of three components of the spell. Remus took care of the thoughts and physical memories portion of the spell. That would explain why only know Percy is getting back his memories. Professor Snape took care of the physical characteristics portion. They could've Percy running around looking like a Potter. Professor Snape kept the red hair from Lily (interesting) as it would look strange if Percy was the only Weasley without ginger hair. But, the green eyes had to go (how horrible for Professor Snape) but look at Percy. After, the caster's death the spell had begun to dissolve."
Once again the entire room turned at looked at Percy. What Harry was saying was indeed true Percy's eyes appeared to look greener by the moment and his hair was beginning to fight the styling that Percy had given it. Harry took Percy's fidgeting as a cue to continue.
"But, there was one more aspect of the spell, the identity aspect. It is arguably the most important part of the spell. You see this spell is so powerful that if this part isn't executed properly than the person of whom the spell is being casted upon one's identity can disappear. So it was only fitting that the most powerful wizard, Dumbledore would perform this part. Ever since Dumbledore's death Percy had probably been confused about who is, where his loyalties lie, who his friends are and even who the enemy is."
"Uh Harry, can we break for lunch now?" Ron asked. Harry had almost forgotten that there were other people in the room. Harry nodded and everyone got up.
"You coming?" Harry asked his brother as almost everyone left the Room of Requirement.
"No I'm not really hungry."
"You sure?"
"Yeah."
"Look, Percy I know that this a lot to take in but, you have to eat!"
"Harry, I'll come down later."
Harry was about to protest but, he saw the forced mask that Percy was wearing and left quietly.
Percy's Viewpoint
Once Harry left, Percy collapsed into a day bed that appeared at exactly the right moment. These last few days Percy had been holding back so much. For the last 48 hours everyone had been checking up on him. Truthfully he knew that they meant well but he needed time to process everything.
For almost his entire life he had been trying to perfect a life that wasn't his. Who gave Snape, Lupin and Dumbledore the right to take away his life with the slice of a wand? Why was it that Harry got to play the part of the hero? How come he was not given the right to meet his relatives? Percy had been staying at the Burrow and for a place that once felt like home Percy wanted never wanted leave. Then, Percy passed out cold.