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[alt_bill]

He's still not wanting other visitors for now. I mean, that's how he's feeling today; who knows about tomorrow. But he's here, and he's getting better every day. And he's in the best possible hands.

Just try to be patient, okay?

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[alt_molly]

But why won't he see me? I mean, I saw him while he was asleep, so I know perfectly well how battered he is, but that's not the same thing at all! I want to talk to him.

I can understand why Ginny won't see me, but for mercy's sake, he's in his right mind, and I'm his mother.

Private message to Mum

[alt_bill]

Mum...

He's not...not entirely in his right mind. Oh, don't get me wrong; no one has driven him 'round the twist like Ginny. But he was severely hurt, and afraid he's not going to get better--the healing has been slow--and that has messed with his...his conception of himself. He just really needs to lick his wounds in private for now. I'm sorry, but he can't deal with the avalanche of a concerned Molly Weasley.

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[alt_molly]

Bill, for goodness sakes!

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[alt_bill]

I'm sorry, Mum. Really sorry. But it's true.

He needs to heal. That means we have to give him what he needs, and not what we need.

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[alt_molly]

That's...the reason I'm not visiting Ginny, after all.

What if I came bringing Adam to see him?

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[alt_bill]

Soon, Mum. But not yet. Charlie would probably want to hold him, but that would be difficult for him. And the little bugger would want to crawl all over him, but that would hurt him, physically. There are all the burns, and with the healing bones, he's very sensitive to touch. I reckon the healers wouldn't think it's a very good idea.

Just trust me, okay?

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[alt_molly]

I hate it. I just hate it.

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[alt_bill]

Of course you do. Because you're a good Mum. And because you're a good Mum, you're going to respect his wishes, right?

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[alt_molly]

...

Yes.

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[alt_bill]

He's home again, Mum. He's going to make it. They both are.

Hang on to that.

[alt_ron]

You scolding me for writing Charlie?


Get bludgered.

[alt_bill]

What?! No, of course not. Writing's fine, as far as I know.

I wrote to you, along with everyone else, because you're a member of this family. Charlie told me he didn't want to see anyone else for now. He hasn't even seen Tonks. If he's changed his mind for you, then bully for you. But if he hasn't then I'm giving you the courtesy of warning you, along with everyone else in the family, don't be surprised, and give him some room.

And thank you for visiting Ginny, by the way. You'll notice that I'm not trying to visit her, because that's what she wants. And I'm not resenting you for it.