I absolutely love you all. You give me so many alerts and favourites, it makes me so happy. So another chapter, the big fight. I was quite scared to write this one because I somewhat felt I wouldn't do this much justice. Give it a read and tell me if it was at least up to the mark.

The Row

'Percy and Dad had a row,' said Fred. 'I've never seen Dad row with anyone like that. It's normally Mum who shouts.'

"Your work is highly efficient and your qualifications have highly impressed us. Yet, for someone who is still a fresher, the post of junior assistant to the minister is a great honour. I assume you will begin work straight away," Fudge said smiling.

"Of...Of course Minister. I am ready to begin even tomorrow. Thank you," Percy said, hardly daring to believe his luck. With all the enquiries going on and the daily prophet constantly bringing his name to mud, this was a very pleasant surprise.

He could just imagine his family's reaction. His mother would be in tears and his father's beaming face came floating before him. Bill would be awed by his success and Fred and George would be bringing him requests every other day. When he came to think of it, he could get all his siblings a decent job with no effort at all. The Weasley family would soon be seen as one of those rich families.

"Mum, Dad!" Percy said, almost skipping with excitement. He was glad to see all his family, save Charlie, gathered together in the kitchen.

His family was pleased too, to see him happy and gay after so many days. They waited anxiously for the news Percy was so curious to give.

"I've-been-promoted, "he said panting," Standing before you all is junior assistant to the Minister of Magic."

He had expected cheering, he had expected hugs and celebrations, but he had certainly not anticipated cold stares, especially not from his father.

"You have been used, "his father said slowly, with a disgusted expression, "Fudge has crossed his limit today."

"Father! How could you say that? It's the biggest honour. All our money woes will be solved. Don't you see what this could do for us?" Percy asked desperately.

"I don't need a man consumed by his power solve my woes. Thank you very much. The Weasley family holds its name with dignity in our world. We cannot be bought!"

"Dignity? You call your position honourable?" Percy shouted back angrily," Do you know how much I've had to struggle against your lousy reputation? I was second in waiting for a position in the Law enforcement department and I was denied the job because of YOU!"

"PERCY WEASLEY!" his mother shouted," how dare you talk to your father that way?"

"It is true!" he said, his contempt clear with every word. He turned to his brothers with a look of appeal," How often have we suffered with no money? How often have we been denied good clothes, good pets and even wands? My ambition is solely the reason I got so far. Dad has no ambition whatsoever and here we are stuck with him."

Bill got up and clutched Percy by his collar.

"How dare you?" he screamed.

"Bill! Percy!" Molly screamed.

Bill let go of Percy.

"Don't do this now. Fudge wants you to spy on us- on Dumbledore. We are leaving for the headquarters next week."

"Dumbledore! Oh Dumbledore is heading for great trouble, you wait and see. Only idiots, like you guys, are supporting him. You will go down with him."

"DON'T YOU TALK LIKE THAT," Arthur screamed.

Most fists in the kitchen were clutched.

"Percy- listen to me, Harry saw you know who. Dumbledore is only trying to protect us all," Molly said an appeal in her voice.

"Harry Potter? He is nothing more than a joke. He will soon be given a special ward at St. Mungo's. You people will go down with Dumbledore and Harry unless you see sense."

"SEE SENSE? US?" screamed like he had never before," YOU ARE BLINDFOLDED WITH YOUR DESIRE TO SUCCEED. AFTER ALL YOUR MOTHER AND I DID FOR YOU, IS THIS HOW YOU REPAY US? BE THANKFUL YOU STAND BEFORE ME IN ONE PIECE."

"Then I don't want to," Percy said quietly," I am ready to leave the house this minute. I have had enough to struggle with over the past two decades. The time has come to chose where our loyalties lay. I will not play traitor to the establishment. I have no reason to stay back anymore. Goodbye."

With that, he stormed into his room, packed his bag and left the same night. But before he went he said," As I leave, I want the world to know I no longer belong with this family. A family of traitors."

Aagh, how was it? I'm sincerely scared, so tell me, please.

Please please review! I got my 15 and I put up this chapter. Can I get 22 after this? Please let it.