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Beginnings

"Where is the rest of your memory, Mrs. Weasley?"

Quietly, her eyes on her father, she replied, "That's all I remember Minister."

"Are you sure?"

"It's been nine years sir. You are lucky I remember that much, given my favorite brother was killed and I killed his twin," Pansy retorted, still clinging to Ron.

"Mr. Parkinson, how about you fill us in from there?"

"Minister," Lucius Malfoy's cool drawl interrupted Herrod Parkinson before he could even try to start his attempt to talk his way around his attempt to kill his daughter that night. "I do believe that and Mr. Charlie Weasley's memories should suffice to answer you question as they are germane to the question of did Mrs. Weasley kill Mr. Callum Parkinson nine years ago in not only self-defense but to protect Mr. Charlie Weasley and I believe the answer is yes."

The entire room turned to Kingsley for his own conclusion who now remained silent.

And he continued to be mute for several minutes before Charlie spoke up, "Minister, please put an end to this. Give Pansy a chance at the beginning she now has available to her. It is safe to say that Callum would have probably killed her after he finished with me, if she hadn't killed him first."

"Mr. Weasley, I appreciate your concern and candor, but it is not that easy..."

"But it can be." All eyes turned wide-eyed to look at Mr. Parkinson. "I did a lot wrong by favoring Callum as I did and it cost me my son and my daughter. As the father of Callum, Finny and Pansy, I'm asking you to let the matter to stay closed. Giver her a chance at a life I denied her over and over again."

After a few more tense minutes, Kingsley finally sighed, "If Mr. Merrill is okay with it, it will be reflected that Callum Parkinson killed Finny Parkinson and attempted to murder Charlie Weasley. It will also be shown that Pansy Weasley nee Parkinson killed Callum Parkinson in defense of Charlie Weasley and herself. Is that agreeable to you Mr. Merrill?"

"Yes Minister. I will file the appropriate paperwork when I return to the Ministry."

"Good. Mrs. Weasley," Kingsley said, turning back to Pansy. "The Aurors will still want to question you regarding Mr. Smith. Please report to the Headmistress' office at nine in the morning tomorrow to finish what we didn't get today."

"Yes sir," she replied with a nod. "I would like if Ron was there."

"That is fine," Kingsley said as he opened the door. "I will let the Aurors know that it is okay if he is present."

"Thank you sir."

Pansy clung to Ron as they watched the Ministry officials and the Headmistress leave.

Arthur would be next as he gave them both hugs and told them, "If you need anything from me or Molly, just Owl us."

"We promise," the both intoned as Mr. Malfoy approached and said, "The same for me, if you two should need something, please feel free to contact me or Narcissa."

"Thank you Mr. Malfoy," Pansy softly said.

"I'm sorry I failed you Pansy. Both your mother and I are," her father finally spoke as Arthur and Lucius started out of Ron and Pansy's quarters. "Much like we failed Finny, Charlie. As we said in our letter, we don't expect you to ever forgive us but maybe someday you will give us a chance."

Pansy wanted to say something but she was sure what. However, the tears in her eyes choked her, leaving her to just nod. Her father gave her a knowing, soft smile and headed out the door with Arthur and Lucius on his footsteps.

Once the fathers had left, Pansy ran to Charlie and hugged him, crying, "I'm so sorry Charlie."

"Me too kiddo," he whispered back. "But if you two find you need to get away from here after everything is said and done, my house is open and I'm sure I can find work for both of you on the reservation."

"Thank you," she whispered, hugging him again before letting him go. Standing back, she whispered, "I know Finny would want you happy and to stop mourning him."

"I know," he whispered back, kissing her on the forehead. "It's just some of us don't want a new beginning kiddo."