Unexpected | Bill Weasley

~10~ Four years later.

Four Years Later

Over the last four years, things have been great between Bill and I. We all passed our O.W.L's in fifth year, and have decided on our jobs. I really wanted to teach here at Hogwarts, but if that couldn't happen, I'd go for being a Healer at St. Mungo's. And Bill had decided on being a
Curse-Breaker at Gringotts.

When our N.E.W.T's came up, we studied like mad. When me, Bill, Lucas and Finley were in seventh year, Charlie, Rue and Damon were in fifth, so they were also studying a lot for their O.W.L.'s.

Bill and I both became Prefects in fifth year and Head girl and boy in seventh. Bill quit the Quidditch team in seventh year so that he could focus more on school, but I still managed to juggle Quidditch, school and Head girl duties. Lucas had tried out for the team after Bill quit and was made the new Keeper. Percy was now in his second year at Hogwarts. Oh, and Charlie finally had the guts to tell Rue he liked her in their fourth year and they've been dating since then.
Damon, Lucas and Finley didn't bother with relationships.

We were now at the end of year feast. I was looking around, feeling a flicker of sadness as I realized that I wouldn't be coming back to Hogwarts anymore. I looked at Charlie, Rue and Damon and bit my lip, thinking about how I won't be seeing them everyday. I noticed that Bill, Lucas and Finley had the same expressions of both happiness and sadness as me.

The next morning, I had grabbed my trunk, broom and my owl cage and went downstairs to the common room. I stood next to Bill, Lucas and Finley.

"Well," I said. "This is it."

Bill sighed, draping his arm around my shoulder. "Last time we will be in here."

Lucas looked around. "Never thought I'd be depressed about leaving school"

"Same here," Finley said.

Charlie, Rue and Damon came downstairs with their stuff and we went to the Hogwarts train. We found a compartment and sat down, talking and laughing. We arrived at the platform and Bill and I stood facing our friends. I hugged them all tightly, fighting the tears that were about to fall.

"Fawn, just because you're leaving school doesn't mean we can't write to each other anymore." Rue said, although she also had tears in her eyes.

After we bade our watery goodbyes, Mr. Weasley came and Bill, Charlie, Percy and I apparated to The Burrow. When we all walked though the door, Fred, George, Ron and Ginny ran towards Bill, Charlie, Percy and I, tackling us to the ground. I smiled.

"I've missed you all so much!" I said while ruffling Ron's hair.

During the month of July, Bill had managed to get a job at Gringotts bank as a Curse-Breaker. We were all super happy for him but I was still not sure with what I would do. I had written to Professor Dumbledore about me becoming a Professor at Hogwarts, but had not received a reply yet. One day in August, we heard the doorbell ring. I was in the room that I shared with Ginny. Ginny was playing with my hair, when Mrs. Weasley poked her head through the door.

"Fawn, Professor Dumbledore is here to see you."

I looked around with wide eyes. "Dumbledore?!"

She shrugged and left. 

Ginny reached up and grabbed my hand. "Are you in trouble?"

I smiled. "I don't think so."

I walked to the living room where Dumbledore was sitting, humming to himself quietly. He smiled when he saw me. "Ah, Miss. Starling!"

"Professor Dumbledore, what brings you here?" I asked politely while sitting across from him.

He smiled. "Professor McGonagall told me you want to be a teacher at Hogwarts, correct?"

I sat up straighter. "Yes sir!"

He leaned back. "Well, I'm very pleased to inform you that you can start teaching History of Magic starting next year!"

My eyes widened. "Really? Oh this is great!"

Dumbledore nodded. "Yes, we have to wait until next year as you have to be 19 to start teaching."

I could barely contain my excitement. "I can't believe it! I just- wow!"

Dumbledore chuckled. "What will you be doing during the next year?"

I thought for a moment. "A Healer. I have all the O.W.L's and N.E.W.T's I need to become one."

He nodded and got up. "I wish you the best of luck with that Miss. Starling, and I look forward to having you teach next year."

He left the Burrow and I squealed with excitement. Everyone came rushing in.

"What's wrong?" Percy asked.

"I CAN TEACH AT HOGWARTS NEXT YEAR!!!!" I yelled.

Everyone clapped and cheered and ran to hug me.

"Oh congratulations Fawn! We will have a special dinner tonight to celebrate." said Mrs. Weasley, bustling to the kitchen to start dinner.

I grinned. I couldn't wait for Bill to come back from work so that I could tell him the good news.

Finally, at the end of the day, Bill and Mr. Weasley came back from work. When Bill walked through the door, I ran at him and threw my arms around him.

"I can start teaching at Hogwarts next year!" I cried happily.

Bill spun me around and Mr. Weasley chuckled.

"I'm so proud of you my little dove," Bill whispered into my hair. I pulled away from him and grinned, but although he was smiling too, his eyes looked sad.

"Is everything ok?" I asked, touching his cheek.

He smiled wider. "Of course! I'm just a bit tired."

After dinner, we were all in the living room. Charlie was laying down with his his head on my lap and reading a book while the twins and Percy played Exploding Snap. Ron and Ginny were playing with Percy's rat Scabbers, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were sitting close together and talking while Bill sat alone, staring at his hands on his lap.

I poked Charlie's head. "What's up with Bill?" I whispered.

He put his book down and and looked at me. "I don't know," he said, although he awkwardly looked away, as if he did know.

Everyone started going to bed, Mrs. Weasley gave me a look while passing, squeezing my shoulder. I was confused, and was sure that she knew something that I didn't know about. I got up to go to bed but Bill held me back. "Fawn."

I looked at him. "Yes Bill?"

He scratched the back of his neck. "Well, I've been promoted....."

My eyes widened. "What! That's amazing! I'm so-"

"I'll have to live in Egypt." he blurted out.

My heart dropped. I was so happy that he was promoted. But he would have to leave. Leave England. Leave his family. Leave his friends. Leave me.

"That's wonderful though!" I forced a smile "You're promoted!"

He pressed his lips in a smile. "Yeah..."

I played with his hair. "Well, It's fine. It's fine, we will keep in touch. Right?"

He paused, looking at me. 

I felt my breath hitch. "What's wrong Bill?'

Bill closed his eyes. When he opened them again, they were dark with sadness. He heaved a sigh before saying

"We need to break up."