Chapter Four, Brother Talks
Chapter Four, Brother Talks
Percy had just sat down in one of the large plump red armchairs near the fireplace intending to relax and read some of his book before bed after finishing his Prefect duties for the evening. When out of the corner of his eye he caught his youngest brother, Ron sneaking down the stairs into the Common Room.
"Ron, what did I say!?" Percy exclaimed loudly, attracting the whole Common Room's attention.
"I need to talk to you, Fred and George." Ron said urgently.
"No. Whatever it is can wait until morning. Now back to bed. Or I write to Mum." Percy ordered, getting up from his chair and pointing up the stairs.
"No! It can't wait. It's about Izzy!" Ron shouted.
"I'm sure.." Percy started before Ron interrupted him.
"She's not fine!" Ron roared. "You're supposed to be a Prefect but mainly my brother! Fred's brother! Izzy is family and this is more important than your stupid rules! Mum told you to look out for her!" Ron shouted, the tips of his ears burning red.
"Alright, calm down, Ron." George said, as he and Fred joined them. "Now what's wrong?" He asked, as he and Fred sat on the sofa while Lee distracted everyone so they could talk in private.
"I'm sure Fred already knows what I'm going to say, he feels her pain." Ron said grimly, after throwing another glare at Percy and sitting as far away from him as he could get.
"She's abused." Fred said softly, but his voice came out almost like a growl due to his hot burning anger.
"Fred! You cannot just accuse.." Percy said hotly.
"I feel her emotions, Percy!" Fred shouted. "I have for years! She stayed in The Leaky Cauldron for a month with Hagrid. Hagrid, Percy not her family. The things she's said, the hardly eating, not liking people coming up behind her, and not to mention, how small and skinny she is. That's not healthy and you know it." Fred listed off on his fingers as his anger built with each statement. As each statement was revealed Percy became paler and paler, and to think he had been brushing them off.
"She came to the Platform alone and when Mum was hugging us all; she was watching us. I saw the desperate longing in her eyes." Ron added sadly.
"I'm sorry." Percy started, but George interrupted him.
"We don't need your apology, we're used to you not listening to us. What we need is a plan. She is not going back to those relatives of hers." George said firmly, making Percy frown.
"Is that really what you think of me?" Percy asked beyond hurt.
"You've brushed us off a few times, due to us being pranksters, and you just literally tried to brush off Ron and Fred's concerns." George said with a shrug.
"I'm sorry." Percy apologised, and his brothers knew that this time, he was actually being sincere. "So what do we do?"
"You need to write to Mum and Dad and get them to make a complaint in the Ministry or something and we need to talk to Hagrid." Ron explained.
"Why Hagrid?" Percy asked, confused.
"Izzy is close to him, he collected her from her relatives so he might be able to help and besides, he stayed with her for a month." George explained.
"How strong is your bond with Isadora, Fred?" Percy asked.
"Read this." was all Fred said, as he handed over the book they found, open at the right chapter. Once Percy had finished reading the chapter he'd been given he was a little lost for words. They had all wondered about Fred's curious Soulmate mark as it was the same as the mark in 'Tales of The Three Brothers'. But to find out all of this was a little surprising and he couldn't help but feel sorry for Fred. To feel all that he's felt coming from Izzy and not being able to do anything must've been maddening.
"You found this out in your Second Year?" He asked, receiving a nod from Fred. "What exactly have you felt coming from Isadora?"
"I felt her fear - it was crippling fear, her pain, hurt and loneliness that was all consuming. I could feel when she got hurt, when she was upset, she was happy on her birthday. Hagrid was the one to first buy her a present and give her a cake as her aunt and uncle never did. We have to do something, Percy. Her aunt and uncle are Muggles who hate magic." Fred said desperately.
"Okay let me just get some parchment and my quill." Percy said, as he stood and ran towards his dorm.
"It's okay Freddie." George soothed his twin. "I promised you when we found that book, that I would help you protect her and I will keep that promise. Plus I care for her myself."
"I promised her we'd all be her brothers now, well except for Fred." Ron reminded them of what he said on the train. "Didn't Mum say she'd speak to Dad?"
"She did but we need to write to her with what we've found out." Fred insisted.
"Okay. Which one should we write first?" Percy asked, as he rejoined his brothers, parchment, ink and quill in hand. Leaning the parchment on the book he'd been reading he looked expectantly at his brothers.
"Oh, Hagrid was also her first friend. So do that one first." Ron said.
"Okay." Percy said, as he scribbled away on the parchment creating the letter to Hagrid and once he'd finished he read it out to his brothers. Who wanted to change things. Thankfully, Percy didn't get annoyed like he usually would; which surprised the three younger Weasleys. They hoped Percy would realise what he actually had, even if they lacked money and social status. This just proved there were more important things. Luckily by now the Common Room was starting to empty as everyone went up to the dorms to get ready for bed - to get a good amount of sleep for the start of classes tomorrow.
Dear Hagrid,
We're writing to ask you for some help in regards to Izzy. I'm sure you're aware of some things given your month-long stay with her at The Leaky Cauldron this summer, and we would like your help in removing her from her relatives' so-called care. Fred has always felt pain coming from Izzy as if someone was hitting her back with something, which is why we fear she's been abused. We will also be writing to our parents tonight and was wondering if you could enlighten them on what you found out.
We know from what Izzy has told us that she holds you in high esteem and cares for you a great deal already. Please help us help her.
Regards,
Percy, Fred, George and Ron Weasley
"Anything else?" Percy asked, after he'd finished reading.
"Nope, send it off then we can write to Mum and Dad." Fred said. Nodding his head Percy quickly rolled it up and addressed the envelope to Hagrid. He stood up and opened the window whistling for his owl, Hermes.
"I want you to come straight back, Hermes, after giving this to Hagrid. I have another letter to send." Percy said, once the owl had landed on his arm and been handed the letter. With a hoot Hermes took off for Hagrid's.
"Okay, what should we write to Mum and Dad?" Percy asked, as he rejoined his brothers leaving the window open for Hermes. After much discussion they finally decided on what to write and Percy read out the finished result once more.
To Mum and Dad,
I hope you and Dad are well. This letter has some good and bad news I'm afraid and we hope you can help. You should also be receiving a letter from Hagrid; hopefully.
First; Ron and Isadora both got into Gryffindor. Isadora Potter is Fred's Soulmate, Dad, and our friend. She is really sweet and is extremely kind. Which brings us to the second part and therefore the bad news of the letter:
Isadora is abused.
We've noticed some things that are greatly concerning and we know Hagrid has as well from when he stayed with Izzy in The Leaky Cauldron rather than take her home. They stayed there for a month. Which is why Hagrid should write to you, we've asked him to help us remove Izzy from her relatives. She is not treated well there, not only was Hagrid her first friend, but she barely eats, Hagrid bought her her first present and first birthday cake. She is also a Metamorphmagus which her relatives hate. Fred has also been feeling extreme fear, pain and loneliness coming from her for years.
She told us that her relatives are Muggles who hate magic. Hagrid was the one who had to explain everything to her and Fred said when Mum hugged us on the Platform he felt longing coming from her and Ron noticed it in her expression.
We need to get her out of there. Please. Can't she stay with us? We're afraid of what might happen to her if she goes back in the summer.
Love
Percy, Fred, George and Ron
"Anything else?" Percy asked again, when they shook their heads he slipped it into the pre-written envelope and handed it to Hermes to take to their parents. The four sat and watched as the owl took off out of the window, all deep in thought as they wondered if they'd be able to help the young Potter Heiress.
"Right, I think we should all head to bed." Percy said, after five minutes of them all staring out of the now vacant window. Getting up he closed the window and followed them up the stairs bidding them goodnight as they all went to their dorms.
"Everything alright, Ron?" Neville asked nervously, making Ron jump as he entered his dorm.
"Don't do that." Ron hissed, holding a hand to his chest; trying to calm down his erratic beating heart.
"Sorry. I saw you sneak out and was worried. Is it about, Izzy?" Neville asked, concerned.
"Yeah, hopefully we can help her." Ron said, as he headed to his own bed.
"Good. Goodnight." Neville said, as he lay down after pulling the curtains around him.
He knew well enough not to push for information, he respects people's privacy after all.
"'Night." Ron bid, as he too laid down his thoughts filled with the girl who was already like a sister to him. The last thing on each Weasley boy's mind, and even Neville's, was they would look out for Izzy and protect her, for she was the only one who looked past trivial things. She was also Neville's God-sister and he knew his parents would want him to look out for her so that's exactly what he'd do.
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