Sorry guys, I've been trying to upload this chapter for a few days now but the site decided it didn't like me. I really like this chapter and have been looking forward to your reviews, and I've been kept in suspense! Anyway, here it (finally) is.
Shoutouts: Firstly, a special mention to Emenemenemma (who happens to be one of my best friends, but we won't hold that against her) for reviewing EIGHT times, and in the process tipping me over 100 reviews. You're a legend, my dear! (I've been listening to Mumford and Sons, can you tell?) Secondly to kat (also one of my best friends), who beat her own record and reviewed six times, only to be outdone by Em. Don't worry, kat, I still love you! Thanks also to Delia-of-the-Oysters, MissLisaBennett, xxxBekaForEvaxxx, chemicalbullet, glowyrm, You Know Who and NotSoPerfectWizard (I promise I will get around to reading your story!). Thank you all!
Someone asked if I can make the chapters longer. The thing is, this was originally no more than a writing exercise, so the whole point is I try to fit episodes of their lives into exactly 250 words. So no, I can't really make them longer. Sorry!
Someone else said there were a few spelling mistakes, which surprised me, because I do try really hard to get rid of all the mistakes (Em and Kat will tell you I'm a stickler for that stuff!). Feel free to point them out to me guys. I'm wondering if you just thought they were mistakes, because I'm Aussie and I spell things differently to Americans? Anyway.
Onward!
15. Mittens
Saturday
Ginny hears them long before they arrive at the door. "Victoire!" comes the exasperated voice of her brother. "You have to keep your mittens on, love, it's cold out here."
Ginny can just imagine her niece's excitement. She would of course insist on walking herself to the door, tottering up the steps and refusing any help from her father. Finally they knock on the door.
"Hey, Gin," says Bill as she smothers Victoire's rosy cheeks with kisses. "How are you?"
"Not too bad," says Ginny. "You'd better come in, it's chilly. Isn't it, sweetheart?"
The inquisitive child flashes her aunt with a toothy smile before toddling off into the living room.
"Did you hear about Audrey and Percy?" asks Bill.
"How could I not hear? Mum's practically shouting it from the rooftops." Only months after their wedding, Percy and his wife are expecting their first child.
"I don't think Percy's quite come to terms with it," says Bill with a grin. "He's not used to things not going to plan. I did warn him though, Weasley men are extremely virile—"
"Oh, shut up," says Ginny.
Victoire wanders over to her aunt. "Baby?"
"That's right, Uncle Percy's having a baby," says Ginny.
"Maman have baby," says Victoire proudly, looking to her father.
"No, Percy's having…" Ginny trails off. "Bill?"
He has the grace to look embarrassed. "We wanted to wait and tell everyone together."
"Oh my goodness!" She jumps up to congratulate her brother, and the child squeals with delight.
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