Hi again! There's only one chapter after this! I really don't want this to end...but it has to. :P You've been eagerly waiting to see what Percy has in store for Molly, Ron and Ginny...now you get to see! :D Enjoy!
Chapter Fifteen-Sweet Revenge
"So...that's the reason why you have never seen me." Percy finished as he recalled the years of mistreatment.
Seraphine shook her head in disgust. "I cannot believe we allowed that woman to pull the wool over our eyes."
"You know we have to be cordial and look for the good in people...within reason. She did have a little too much saccharine for my taste, anyway." Aurelius answered irritably.
Marcus asked "You do understand that his other siblings and father had nothing to do with this?"
"We do. As I recall, Arthur always relented a little too much when it came to Molly Prewett. I didn't think it would have gone this far."
"What are we going to do about those three? I mean...yeah..your mum should be arrested."
Percy replied "Oh, she should be...but I don't want that. I have something far more torturous in mind for them."
Aurelius perked up at this "And...what would that be?"
Later that next week, the entire Weasley clan, minus Percy, was invited to a private dinner at Dragonheart Castle.
"Fred, George, I demand that you both be on your best behavior when we go inside. No pranks!"
They grinned mischievously "Yes, Mum."
"I mean it. Tonight's a very important night."
"How important is it, Molly?" Arthur queried casually, playing with a leaf he found on the walkway.
"It's a private dinner with the Flints, what else is there?" she smiled 'I believe it has something to do with a diamond ring and Ginny..'
Tonks happily showed them to the dining room, Molly and Ginny smirking as they passed her. The metamorphagus paid it no mind, she knew exactly what was about to go down. They waltzed in to see the royal family.
'Perfect...just perfect.' Molly silently chirped as she was shown to her seat. After several greetings, Aurelius called their attention.
''Good evening, I am thankful for your attendance. Tonight is quite a special occasion as it regards Marcus and a very honored guest." Molly and Ginny exchanged a knowing glance. "Molly Weasley, I am sure you will be quite surprised with what's about to transpire."
"I might be. What is the surprise, your majesty?"
He waved the door to the far right open, a young man dressed in immaculate emerald-green clothing stepped forth. It was Percy who glided in, facing the occupants at the table.
Stunned, Molly swiftly returned to her motherly hen façade "Percy, dear. You look wonderful. I see you have been enjoying your stay with Marcus."
He smiled condescendingly "Indeed I have." He took an empty seat between Bill and Charlie.
Ginny glared at him menacingly 'What the hell are you playing at, you bastard?'
He returned one as if to say 'You'll see..'
"Marcus, will you kindly reveal your intentions since it was your idea to hold this dinner?"
"Yes, Father." Marcus rose from his seat and headed over towards the Weasleys' end. He approached Ginny slowly, smiling down at her.
Molly felt as if she was about to explode from the moment. 'Propose already! Don't keep me in suspense!'
Abruptly, the prince meandered around Ginny, and stopped next to Percy; kneeling down with a masculine, yet exquisite, round-cut diamond band. "Percival Alexander Weasley, will you do me the honor of becoming my husband, to rule by my side for as long as the gods allow me?"
Percy feigned surprise as he nodded wildly "Yes, Marcus! I will!"
Arthur's eyes widened in complete shock 'What the hell has been happening when I was away?'
Bill and Charlie applauded while the twins, although stunned, gave their own cheer...even they liked good news. Ron's jaw hit the floor while Molly and Ginny appeared furious...they were beet red from the neck up. The matriarch whispered harshly to her daughter "I thought you said he drank the potion!"
"I...I...he...I didn't want to you be mad at me...it wasn't my fault!"
As they carried on, Aurelius called them out. "I see a few certain someones are displeased. Care to share with the rest of the class?"
Molly took a deep breath before responding. "As a matter of fact, yes, your highness. I though we had an agreement that Ginny would be the one Marcus chooses as his bride. Your family has never allowed a son to marry a fellow man."
He smoothly retorted "That is true but I don't see anything wrong with breaking from tradition."
"With all due respect, your excellency, I think Ginny would have made a far better choice."
"Oh, and pray tell...why wouldn't Percy prove desirable? Would it be that he doesn't live up to your expectations? Or doesn't have a certain look you favor? That he's made several childhood blunders that any young boy could make? The fact my son chose him over your vicious strumpet of a daughter who only wanted Marcus for his prestige and wealth?...or...all of the above?" he nearly snarled as his calm smile faded into a menacing glare.
Molly paled as Arthur stared at her "What is he talking about? What else have you been saying to Percy?"
Desperately, she shouted "Your highness, why have you been listening to his lies?! Percy has proven himself time and time again that he's only envious of Ginny just because he does not fit in! It's not my fault he isn't a people person and tends to upset others with using intellectual superiority. He can't stand the truth, therefore he makes up stories to get you to feel sorry for him!"
Percy snapped "That's bullshit! You're angry because you and Ginny can't get what you want! They have the glass you spiked with Amortentia! They know you tried to use it on Marcus!"
Molly jumped out her chair, crying out "How dare you even assume I would do such a thing! You despicable liar! I gave birth to you and this is how you repay me?!"
"Molly..."
"I can't believe you. You're always doing this..."
"Molly.."
"You have some nerve..."
"Molly..."
"Arthur, I'm talking! You always try to ruin things for your sister, why can't you be a gentleman and gracefully step aside for once in your miserable-"
"MOLLY! WILL YOU SHUT THE HELL UP?!" Arthur roared, making her slump back into her seat.
'About damn time, Dad..' Bill mused as he watched the exchange.
"Arthur...how could you bark at me like that?"
"I am at my wits' end! I've had it with your nagging, excessive spending and verbal abuse! Twenty-six years...two of which, we weren't even married and I still took it! I'm tired of you always trying to keep up with everyone else...worrying excessively of how everyone thinks about you! Because of you, Percy was afraid of going out again. You made him feel terrible because of a few minor accidents! He was only a child for Merlin's sake! I dunno what the hell has been happening when I wasn't around but I will not stand here and let you berate our son like that! And neither will you two!"
He shot a fierce glare at Ron and Ginny, whose surprised gazes never left his furious eyes. "Siblings have their ups and down, I have four brothers, I know! But they have never taken it to the extremes like you have! The fact your mother did nothing but encourage it makes it even worse! I am beyond ashamed and disappointed in how you two turned out...especially you, Ginny. As the only daughter my family had in years, I thought you'd have more decency but I was wrong...seeing as you constantly act promiscuously. It's shameful!"
Molly laughed bitterly "Oh get over yourself, Arthur! Acting all noble without decorating the goods and being a little vicious will get you nowhere! If I didn't steer her in the right direction, we wouldn't be where we are today! Haven't you bothered to think our current standing was all because of me? I grew up in this world and I know what it takes to make it! So what if I had to weed out the strong from the weak? Look where we are now!"
Arthur shook his head "Not anymore."
"What?" She and the other Weasleys, including Percy, gaped at that.
"There is no 'we' or 'us' anymore...I want a divorce."
Flabbergasted, Molly sputtered "E-Excuse me? You're leaving ME? If that's the way you want it, I'm keeping the house."
"I don't think so. I lived in that house my entire life. You know good and well it is in the Weasley name...my father left it to me. You only married into my line, therefore you can take all of those expensive trinkets and go back to your mother. I can't stand you anymore, I only put up with it because of the children and I wanted to avoid hearing you bitch. As of tomorrow, I want you out of my house. And don't even think about cursing any of the objects inside..." he tapped the Weasley crest on his necklace, causing it to flash red. "I've set up wards to strike you if you use magic with the slightest malicious intent." he snarled venomously.
Giving him a deadly glare, she hissed "Fine, I'm taking Ron and Ginny with me...you can keep the others. I'd be damned to give up my lifestyle because you're weak." She stood and began walking, Ron and Ginny happily following. Before she left the dining room, she looked at Percy. "You always were a disappointment, an ugly one. I wouldn't be surprised if Marcus leaves you for someone better, which I know he will."
"You're a bony little scarecrow and you always will be." Ginny sneered with cherry painted, pouty lips.
Percy growled "Fuck you. Goodbye and good riddance."
"In short, get the fuck out of my castle." Marcus grit out, wand directed right at the trio, preparing to force them outside if needed.
Grudgingly, they stormed out of the castle, Tonks right on their tail. Arthur sat somberly into his chair, wearily putting his head in his hands.
"Dad." Percy put a hand on his shoulder. "It's going to be ok...don't worry. Please."
Smiling sadly, he replied "I know Percy. I really wish I put your mother in her place sooner. I'm so sorry for how she's been acting. I knew she was a bit of a handful but I loved her."
"Things happen, Dad. You didn't know it was going to get this bad."
"Still..." he sighed. "Are you...are you and Marcus really getting married?"
Percy chuckled "Well, someday. Marcus and I have only been dating for almost two months...marriage is too much of a jump."
This confused the patriarch "So...what was with the mock proposal?"
"Mr. Weasley, it was a partial proposal. Meaning I really do intend on marrying Percy someday and the rest was to drive out her true colors. She knew Percy and I were together and only allowed us to see each other just so she can try to wiggle Ginny into my arms. However, we didn't intend on you divorcing his mum."
"Honestly, it was coming though I didn't think I'd announce it publicly."
Bill snorted "Well, we don't blame you one bit."
"Yeah, she's been horrible to Percy for far too long. Mother or not, I'm glad she got what she deserved." Charlie added matter-of-factly.
Arthur nodded as he looked to the twins who were silent the entire time. ''Fred..George? Are you two ok?"
Fred shrugged "As good as we'll ever be. We agree with you guys."
George responded "Yeah, we know we've pissed Percy off on more than one occasion.."
"Numerous.."
"Anyway...we're not completely horrible people. We do have some sense of compassion and understanding.."
"Although we don't always show it.."
"We still love him.."
"Even if he is a stick-in-the-mud..."
"He's our stick-in-the-mud and we love him."
Percy was stunned, there was no other way to describe it. The twin terrors never acted this way to him in years...not since they were toddlers.
Tonks poked her head in the door "Aaaannnd the arseholes have left the building!''
''About damn time, thought they'd never leave!"
"Way to keep quiet, Terence." the door gave way, revealing a group of teens who were blatantly eavesdropping on the entire conversation.
"The caged bird is finally free.." Luna smiled at Percy.
"Thank Merlin we stuck around for the plan!" Terence grinned, absolutely thrilled Ginny got her due.
"What do we do now?" Miles asked.
Aurelius chimed in. "We eat tonight and celebrate Percy's birthday tomorrow."
Percy replied "Y-You don't have to. Really..."
Marcus wrapped his huge arms around the stammering redhead. "We want to, especially me. You'll love what I have in store for you.." he purred, kissing his cheek.
Percy blushed furiously, seeing as they were still in public...his parents were mere feet away from them. "Marcus..."
"As long as you don't on the dining table, we're fine." Aurelius chirped, leaving Percy to further redden and everyone else to snicker.
Didn't see that coming, did ya? And for those who may have been wondering about Percy's owl, Hermes...let it be known that he's ok...he's only been placed in another room. It's not in the story, just thought I'd tell you. :P Also, the reason why Molly left the twins is because Ron and Ginny are her favorites...sorry if I didn't make that explicitly clear, though I hope I implied it enough earlier. :)