Charlie Weasley forgives in a heartbeat and without a second thought. He can't hold grudges against other people, regardless of what they might have done in the past. And he won't ever judge people on their actions and decisions. Because they always have reasons for the choices they make. And he's no arbiter.
It doesn't matter to him if certain people had committed murder before or had supported Voldemort in the war. He just can't criticize their actions. Because he doesn't know the reasons behind their decisions, it's not up to him to decide who is and isn't worthy of second chances and redemption.
Because he's no arbiter.
His mother tells him that's a good thing, while his friends tell him that's not. But their opinions don't matter to him because the way he forgives is something that he really can't change, not that he really wants to anyways. Life is easier for him without holding grudges or judging people.
So he makes his way through life, giving out second chances to strangers who probably don't deserve it; because, in Charlie's eyes, everyone deserves second chances and redemption. And he does nothing but provide them to people.
Because he's no arbiter.
A/n – written for the 10 drabble, 10 topics challenge as well as the family boot camp (obviously).
Topic one: character exploration – Charlie Weasley.
Prompt: provide.
So many thanks to thefirstservant for beta-ing this for me and giving me a few great ideas.
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