Things of Fire and Ash (Percy Jackson Harry Potter crossover)

Chapter 5

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This is in fact just a filler chapter, so don't expect much.

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Chapter Five: Before the Hearing

The door inched open before Harry, slowly creeping outward. All of the adults had rushed in as soon as they had heard Percy's loudest scream.

"I do hope he's alright," Mrs. Weasley spoke in a motherly tone.

Percy stepped out, looking refreshed and balanced. Harry wondered if the Percy in front of them was the same guy who'd just collapsed ten minutes ago. It sure didn't look like it.

"I am sorry for any inconvenience I may have caused you, please accept my apologies," Percy said cordially.

Mrs. Weasley looked flustered, "There's nothing to apologize about..."

Sirius picked up, "Are you okay, kid?"

"Fine, Percy replied shortly.

"Has this happened before?" Nico asked.

"Not like this," Percy muttered.

"So it has happened," Frank spoke, "When were you going to tell us?"

"No offense guys, but my personal life is still personal." Percy retorted.

Mrs. Weasley, sensing the tension in the air said, "Why don't we all go and have breakfast; we can discuss this later. Remember Harry, today is your hearing."

"What do you want, Harry?" Mrs. Weasley called. "Porridge? Muffins? Kippers? Bacon and eggs? Toast?"

"Just — just toast, thanks," said Harry.

Lupin glanced at Harry, and then said to Tonks, "What were you saying about Scrimgeour?"

"Oh...yeah...well, we need to be a bit more careful, he's been asking Kingsley and me funny questions..."

Harry felt vaguely grateful that he was not required to join in the conversation. The conversation held a bit of tension, all of them were wondering about Percy, but they all tried their best not to show it.

His insides were squirming. Mrs. Weasley placed a couple of pieces of toast and marmalade in front of him; he tried to eat, but it was like chewing carpet. Mrs. Weasley sat down on his other side and started fussing with his T-shirt, tucking in the label and smoothing out the creases across his shoulders. He wished she wouldn't.

Harry took a look at Percy, who was eating bacon like there was no tomorrow. On any other day, Harry might've laughed, but today, he was irritated by Percy's foolishness. Ron on the other hand had nothing to hold him back and laughed out loud, spilling his milk that now dribbled down his chin.

Mrs. Weasley let out a disapproving cluck, "Ron, get cleaned up, we have no time for dilly-dallying."

He gave a stiff 'yes ma'am,' but continued to gawk at Percy.

"Chill, Perce," Leo murmured out of a corner of his mouth.

"What?" Percy asked defensively, "I haven't eaten in, like, six weeks." Everyone turned to stare at him, including his own party. Sitting to his left, Nico nudged him hard in the left arm. Gasping in pain for some reason, Percy then said, "Uh, did I say weeks? I meant six hours..."

The other Three boys looked at each other and simultaneously burst into fake laughs.

Sirius and Lupin studied Percy for a moment; who steadily held both of their gazes. In Harry's opinion, Percy seemed to just exude goodness. The fact that Sirius and Lupin thought him a possible liar just made Harry more wary of some kind of trickery.