Secrets and Misery

NINE

CHAPTER 9

I went back into the castle straight into the Gryffindor tower hoping to see George there or even Fred, anyone would be fine I just needed to talk with someone right now. When I got there I saw two redheads and I didn't have to guess twice to know who they were. Their heads turned as I closed the door because of the sound it made.

"Oh good you are here, I need to talk with you." I said to both but mainly George. "It was done, Buckbeak's dead, but..." I stopped.

"But what?" Demanded Fred.

I couldn't speak, I took a deep breath and tried again.

"I saw my father, after what happened with Buckbeak. I couldn't tell Harry, Hermione or Ron I lost them and I'm scared something bad will happen to them" I couldn't look either of them in their eyes. I knew that they would be annoyed with me because I had left their brother with my father.

"What?! Are you okay?" George started to speak before Fred cut him off.

"No. I don't care how she is, how could you leave them with him knowing damn well what he is capable of? I can't believe you Elle, I knew you were dumb but I didn't think you were that stupid. I was right, you are just like your father." He was basically screaming at me.

"What?" I asked. I supposed he would be mad but I didn't think he would go that far.

"Fred! What are you saying?! That is too far!! I'm so sorry Elle." Said George annoyed by his twin.

"You want to see how far I can go?" Fred challenged, neither George nor I said anything. "That is what I thought, I'm going to bed." He then did as he said and took off to his room.

"Elle you know I don't think like him but he's my twin I need to..." George was looking sorry for me.

"Go." I said. And like that, I was alone again. Nothing I wasn't used to really and I normally didn't care, it usually meant quiet but now, the only day I wanted company I didn't have it. I was a little upset he had left me but I understood where he came from.

"Are you okay?" A familiar voice said. I wasn't as alone as I thought.

"Yes, Ginny." I looked at her and away and back at her. "Actually no, no I'm not."

I didn't want to cry in front of her, because I did not want to seem weak in her eyes, but I couldn't keep them in any more. I started crying and Ginny noticed. She hugged me and didn't say anything. When I let go she guided me to the closest sofa and we sat down. In all the time I had spent with the Weasley's Ginny was always there for me and I appreciated her. She was my little sister.

"Is going to be okay Ellie. I heard everything, Fred went far this time I'll make him apologise. And as soon as you are happy again I'll beat his arse." She had a little smile on her face as she said the last part.

"It's okay Ginny, George is already there." I stopped talking for a bit to appreciate the soothing sound of Fred being scolded by George. "You hear that?"

"Yeah." she laughed and I did too. Then we went silent again. "I'm sorry."

"You shouldn't be, you didn't do anything. Besides it was a matter of time before he went over the line, he was always mean to me anyway." I sighed and looked away. A part of me was always curious as to what I did for Fred to hate me so much.

"I always wondered why he was always so mean to you." Ginny said almost reading my mind.

"Me too, Ginny, me too. But I do not have the energy to continue fighting with him, I guess I'll never find out." I threw my head back until I was met with the sofa cushion.

"You shouldn't give up." said Ginny.

"Why shouldn't I?" I said a bit annoyed.

"What do you mean?" she answered.

"Even as a kid he was mean to me. I know it's stupid and happened years ago but it still bugs me." I said turning to look at her.

"What are you talking about?"

"It happened the day I moved with you guys. I couldn't sleep that night and went downstairs for some water and I heard Fred and Molly talking. And... Fred said he didn't want me being his sister. I ran back up and told myself that it was just little boy behaviour but we all know that wasn't true." I know we were little kids and I shouldn't still be mad at him for that but something in me knows he meant that.

"No Elle, he is just stupid." she said trying to console me.

"Well even if he is, I am tired and I'm going to bed." I got up from the sofa. "Goodnight, Gin."

"Goodnight, Ellie. I promise everything will work out, don't worry." I smiled at her.

"Thank you, it means a lot." I walked up the stairs and went to my room. The girls, as expected, were already asleep. I changed into my PJs and went to sleep hoping that nothing had happened to the golden trio and I would see them happy and healthy tomorrow morning.