A Charlie Weasley Love Story

Departure to Hogwarts

The rest of the summer was filled with laughter and fun as Charlie and Ava enjoyed one another's company. Before they new it, it was time to go back to Hogwarts for another year. Ava's last year, to be exact. Ava wanted to make sure this one was the most special of them all.

As Ava was packing the last bit of her clothes, Charlie came in. He sat down on the edge of her bed watching her shove books, uniforms, robes, etc., into her Hogwarts trunk. He noticed that she had some pictures taped to the inside of her trunk. Looking at them upside down, he saw a few pictures of her and her family, her dad and Ava, some of Harry, Hermione, Ron, Neville, Luna, and Ginny. Then he noticed one of himself in the midst of all the pictures. 

In the picture, Ava had her eyes crossed with her tongue sticking out. Behind her, Charlie had his chin rested on her shoulder making a similar face. There was one more picture of them. It was the one Molly had taken the night Charlie returned for the rest of the summer where Ava's arms were wrapped around his waist as they both smiled brightly at the camera.

"Ava, these pictures are beautiful." Charlie said, still admiring the others.

"I've recently developed a love for pictures. You should try it sometime. I think you would love it," Ava said, shoving more clothes in her trunk.

"I'll look into it."

"So, can I help you with anything," Ava paused, "Professor Weasley?"

Laughing, Charlie spoke up. "Actually, I came to tell you that Snape wants all the staff their before all the students get their so I'll see you on Monday night."

"What!" Ava said over dramatically. "What will I do without my best friend for 2 and a half days??"

They both laughed before hugging each other tightly. "I'll see you in 2 days." Charlie said, kissing the top of her head before walking over to Ginny on the other bed and exchange a few words with her as well before kissing the top of her head also. Charlie waved to the pair of them and walked out the door.

Ginny and Ava were silent for a few moments before Ginny mumbled, "Seems more than a friendship to me."

She was just loud enough that Ava heard. They both started laughing as Ava hurled a blouse at Ginny. She caught it but quickly threw it back to her. As she caught the blouse, still laughing, the light caught her right hand just right that the friendship ring Charlie had gotten her glinted from the overhead light.

Instantly, Ginny's face fell as she walked slowly towards Ava. "What is it Ginny?" asked Ava.

Pointing at her right hand, "Your hand! What is that?" Ginny exclaimed.

Her face went pink as she brought her hand up so Ginny could see it. "Oh, that. That was Charlie's birthday present to me. I'm surprised you didn't hear your mother gushing over it about a week and a half after he gave it to me. It's a friendship ring."

"That is one, fancy friendship ring."

"I do reckon that it is a little to fancy for me, but it's sweet of Charlie. Also, it's cute to see Charlie look for it on my hand every single time I walk into a room. He gets so happy when he sees it on my finger."

Ginny walked back to her trunk to continue packing her trunk as well. She had a smirk on her face when she said, "So now you think my brother's cute?"

This time, Ava hesitated. She had a piece of clothing in her hands as she looked at her ring again. She smirked as well when she said, "Ginny, you know it's not like that. Your brother is my best friend. He's cute but he's like my brother. Also, now he's my professor." Ava finished, scrunching her nose up.