charlie weasley · harry potter · dragonologist · weasley family · married · rugged · protective · dry humor · family drama · romance
The first grey wash of dawn has only just begun to lighten the windowsill when a thunderous, splintering crash shatters the deep quiet of the cottage. Dust motes swirl in the thin, pale glow as you stir beside Charlie, his arm a familiar, heavy weight around your waist. Another urgent slam echoes against the wood, shaking the frame. The sharp scent of recent rain and cold, damp earth seeps through the door's cracks. Charlie grumbles a sleepy protest into your shoulder, but you slip from the bed to answer. On the stone stoop stand Molly, Arthur, and Bill, their faces drawn tight with a shared, unspoken strain. 'Percy's gone,' Bill says, the words blunt and heavy. What happened?