My body was sore as i awoke. However, it was a pleasant sore. Remembering last night, made me want to break into a fit of giggles, but i had to contain myself. I looked behind me to see Ginny still asleep, so i got up and proceeded downstairs. I kept my steps quiet as not to disturb anybody. However, by the noise coming from the kitchen, someone was already awake and possibly about to wake the entire street.
I walked into the kitchen to see Harry standing on the counter desperately trying to reach something in the cabinet but failing. He apparently had knocked some pans down in his efforts. I glanced and saw his wand, sitting on the table nearby. Why he wasn't using it, i did not know, but it gave me an idea. Maybe it was because i was spending too much time around the twins, or sleeping with one of them, that i just couldn't resist.
I tiptoed and hid on the other side of the refrigerator. I waved my wand and Harry began to float in mid air. I could hear a curse and then a mumble about Snape's jinxes. It took everything i had not to start laughing out loud. He thought it was one of Snape's traps. Oh this was going to be good. With another wave i opened all the cabinets and added an eerie moan as the did. I risked a peep from behind the fridge and saw Harry staring intently at the cabinets. A burst of glitter flew out and hit Harry, covering him from head to toe in pink glitter.
" GEORGE! FRED! KNOCK IT OFF! I AM TRYING TO COOK BREAKFAST YOU BLOODY NINCOMPOOPS!" Harry yelled from his spot in the air. I slid to the floor covering my mouth to contain the laughter as tears fell from my eyes. The door to the cellar flew open to reveal a very confused Fred and George.
" Oi what are you yelling about in he…." George stopped as he saw a pink glittery Harry Potter floating in mid air.
They both glanced at me hiding behind the fridge and smiled.
" Oi Harry, say why you floating in the air mate?" Fred grinned.
" Why you asking me? You're doing this! Revenge for getting George isn't it!?" Harry growled. He kept trying to swim through the air to get to his wand but he couldn't move.
" Actually we are not responsible for this marvelous prank; however, since you feel like accusing us of such a thing, we refuse to help you. Maybe you should go get some air mate." Fred and George stated. Both pulled chairs from the table and sat down to watch Harry's struggle.
" Bloody Bastards." Harry mumbled.
" Hermione, why you hiding behind the fridge?" Ginny said coming from the other room. She hadn't seen Harry yet, so she did not realize she spoiled the prank until she stepped into the kitchen. She whispered sorry upon seeing Harry.
" Damn it Hermione. Get me down!" Harry laughed. She knew he wouldn't be mad at her so she let him down. He shook the glitter off and grabbed his wand to remove the mess. Fred and George remained snickering at the table.
" Sorry Harry, couldn't resist. What were you trying so hard to reach and why not just use your wand?" I asked, reaching up to dust more glitter off his shoulders.
" Honestly, i have no idea why i didn't get my wand. Would have been smarter huh?" He grinned sheepishly, waving his wand to retrieve bowls to use for serving. Ginny patted Harry in mock sympathy on the back, before smacking the twins on the back of their heads. I returned the pots to their homes and sat down beside Fred.
We carried on this way for two weeks. Being locked in a house was driving us all crazy. Harry and Ginny spent most of their time going over quidditch strategies. Fred and George worked on new inventions, and i read books. Fred and i only had one moment each day to really be together. The sleeping charm worked well the first time, but i couldn't use it again without the others getting suspicious. However, Fred would use his apparating ability to his advantage when i was in the shower. He would claim he was taking a shower as well downstairs and pop into mine, ravage me silly, then return to his. So far, this worked. We didn't mind anyone knowing we were together, that they already knew. We just didn't want to make them uncomfortable knowing what else we were doing in such a small house.
This morning we were in the kitchen laughing at Harry and Ginny as they bickered over scrambled or over easy eggs, and at Georges beautifully manicured nails with Slytherin green bows at the tips.
We all spun around, wands raised as the floo flared. Professor Snape and Professor Mcgonagall stepped through.
" Professors, you startled us." Ginny exclaimed, pressing her hand to her chest.
" Sorry Ginny, but we came to deliver some news." Mcgonagall said walking toward us.
" Have you found our former brother?" George growled, glaring at the table.
" Yes, the aurors found him this morning in Hogsmeade. He is in ministry custody now." Mcgonagall eased down into the chair beside George. Snape stood at the head of the table.
" Unfortunately that is where the good news ends. Professor Dumbledore believes he knows why Mr. Weasley has acted out so violently and with such hatred. There is rumored to be a coin cursed by Salazar Slytherin to darken the soul of the person who carries it. This coin was believed to be hidden somewhere in the castle. He believed Mr. Weasley may have stumbled across it. When Mr. Weasley was captured a coin fitting the description was found. The ministry now has it in their possession and are working with the Headmaster to confirm its origin." Snape stated. He glanced at George before turning back to the rest of us. A slight smirk bloomed at the edge of his mouth.
" Now that the ministry has the coin, will Ron return to normal?" Ginny asked with desperate hope in her eyes.
" Unfortunately Miss. Weasley, i am afraid not. Part of the legend of the coin was that the soul was to remain dark forever. The level of darkness could fade slightly with time, but that may just be false hope." Mcgonagall said. The despair in her face was heartbreaking. I knew Mcgonagall blamed herself somehow, when it was not.
" So what do we do now and what will happen to Ron?" I asked.
" Well, it is safe for you to return to Hogwarts. If you need more time, this will be accepted. The ministry will snap Mr. Weasleys wand for abuse of magic. He will be transported to St. Mungo's, and kept in the unstable wizard's ward. He will be looked after and safe from causing further harm to himself or others. Visitors will be allowed after a year of monitoring." Mcgonagall said, this time looking a little relieved.
Tears fell from my eyes as i realized how Ron's life was forever changed. He didn't deserve this. If the rumor of this coin was true, then Ron's actions may not have been entirely his fault. Fred pulled me into his side, running his hand over my back. The reality of the situation was hitting everybody.
" Professor, if it is ok with you, i think we would like to return home for a week to process all of this." Fred looked at Mcgonagall, who nodded yes.
" I will return to inform the Headmaster of your decision. Professor, i will leave it to you to escort them home." Snape nodded to Mcgonagall and left.
" Well, go pack up. I will wait for you down here. Oh and Mr. Weasley, try not to open anymore locked doors." Mcgonagall smiled. Harry and Fred's laughter could be heard going down the stairs.