The Hated Twin

Chapter Twelve

Third Person Point of View:

As Ginny, Arty, and Morgana await the return of Dumbledore, word got around fast about Lottie. Apparently someone overheard the professor who discovered that it was Lottie who was taken, and began gossiping to her friends which told their friends and so on.
The word managed to get around to all the Weasley's. Fred and George were the first to know. Then Percy heard some 5th year Hufflepuffs talking about it. He then owled his parents who wrote back in less then a minute. They told Bill and lastly Charlie. Charlie took it the hardest out of all of them. Out of all the siblings Charlie and Lottie were the closest, closer then Fred and George, that's saying something. The day Charlie found out her was having a little sister he was thrilled more then anyone else. But when he found out he was going to have two little sisters he was shocked. He only planned to have Lottie as his little sister not Ginny. The day Ginny and Lottie were born Charlie didn't give baby Ginny a glance, just like everyone else, save for Bill, they were staring at baby Lottie. Both babies were beautiful yes, but Lottie more than Ginny. Neither Mr. Weasley or Mrs. Weasley wanted to hold Ginny. They barely spared a glance at her. As soon as they saw Lottie's blue/sliver eyes they melted, they knew that was their daughter, they both demanded to hold her. Unlike her sister who had everyone's attention, Ginny only had eleven year old Bill, who loved both his sisters equally. Bill simply held little Ginny and watched as they all fawned over Lottie while the nurse was holding her. As they grew older Lottie grew more and more prettier compared to Ginny. Ginny may have learned faster, but it was still Lottie who got all the attention. Lottie hadn't said her first word until the age of two and it was 'chalwe'. Charlie was practically glowing when Lottie had said his name. Both siblings grew closer and closer. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were a bit upset that she didn't say 'momma' or 'dada' but the couldn't of been prouder if their little angel. However it was Ginny who said her first word at the age of ten months and it was 'fluffy' but no one payed attention. Both Mr. and Mrs. Weasley had hesitated before sending a owl to Charlie, but the knew they had too. It had been hours since the word got around.

An hour or so after she fell asleep Ginny was shaken awake by Morgana. Ginny looked up to see Harry walking out with Arty and what looked to be Mr. Malfoy. Sitting in a chair in front of Dumbledore's desk was Lottie, who looked strangely guilty. She was pulled out of her thoughts by Morgana gently brushing her hand against her cheek to get the younger girl's attention.
"Your parents are coming." She said softly. It broke the older witch's heart to see the look of sheer panic on her face. "Just stay by me, okay?" She said. Ginny nodded and stood up. Dumbledore stood up as the fireplace sprung to life.
"Come Mrs. Scamander, lets let them have some privacy." He said. Morgana stood tall.
"I'd rather stay here if you don't mind Professor." She said. Dumbledore gave her a sigh and nodded.
"Very well."
Soon Mr. and Mrs. Weasley came into the room.
"WHERES OUR DAUGHTER ALBUS?!?!" Molly asked, close to tears. Dumbledore gestured to Lottie, who was immediately hugged by both of her parents.
"Both your daughters are fine, Molly." Morgana said, her voice clearly bitter. Molly turned towards the other woman and frowned, although when she saw Ginny it turned into an angry scowl.
"Mum I can expl-" Ginny started but got interrupted."No, Ginvera don't say a thing! One thing!  I told you to do one thing! I told you to protect Charlotte! But look at her! She is positively traumatized!" Molly snapped looking at Ginny while holding Lottie.
"For fucks sake Molly!" Morgana said angrily. "You can't honestly be blaming Ginny for this mess?! It was Charlotte who decided to become pen pals with Voldemort not Ginny! Ginny was the one who brought it to our attention!" Ginny slunk back, wishing she could disappear. Molly and Arthur looked horrified.
"She was what?!" Molly asked, kneeling in front of Lottie. "Baby? What is she talking about?"
"Miss Charlotte got her hands on a horcrux containing a piece of Voldemort's soul." Dumbledore explained. Arthur looked ready to faint.
"He said he would make me famous...." Lottie said quietly. Molly and Arthur were horrified. And Morgana was scowling.
"I'm sorry, Mummy!" Lottie cried, "I don't feel very well" She whispered turning to see her mothers face which had softened.
"I'm sorry baby. Let's get you downstairs. And we will continue our conversation at home Ginevra." Molly gave Ginny a stern look and gave Lottie to Arthur to carry to the hospital wing. Ginny collapsed on the ground in tears. Morgana sat down next to her and gave her a hug.
"Miss Weasley" Ginny heard Dumbledore say. She quickly wiped her tears and stood up to meet Dumbledore gaze.
"Why does my family hate me so much and love Charlotte more?" She asked quietly.
"I do not know. But, if it makes you feel any better, you are definitely my favorite." Dumbledore said with a smile. Ginny smiled back.
"Go down to dinner dear. Dumbledore and I have some work to do." Morgana said softly, pulling a vial and a slip of paper out of her pocket. She handed the vial to Dumbledore and the paper to Ginny. It was a muggle phone number. Ginny smiled and bid the two goodbye as she left.
She made her way to the Gryffindor table for the last feast before they go home. Everything was the same but Lottie wasn't there.
"Does anyone know if Lottie will join us?" Ron asked.
"I don't know." Ginny replied messing with her food. They all just nodded and ate in silence.