Ginny

I walked into the Minister's office. Thicknesse was sitting behind the large desk at the far end of the room.

"Ah, Mr. Weasley, you came," he said, leaning back in his chair. "I wanted to speak to you."

"About what, Minister?"

"I believe you know a certain Ginevra Weasley."

"I... She's my sister, sir," I replied, slightly wary of where the conversation was going. I hadn't thought of Ginny in a few days.

"Are you aware of the fact that she and a few choice cohorts of hers attempted to steal property from Professor Snape yesterday?"

"What?"

"Yes. She, the Longbottom boy and the Lovegood girl broke into his office and tried to purloin a piece of valuable weaponry. They were caught and are awaiting their punishment."

Punishment? I felt my stomach drop. The only other time I'd ever felt like this was when she'd been taken by the heir of Slytherin. Oh, God, please don't let it be too bad. If she gets hurt... I don't know what I would have done. I tried to compose my features. My loyalty was to the Ministry. Still, Ginny, my Ginny, my baby sister...

The Minister continued, "I know that you have severed ties with your family. But I have to wonder if...?"

I knew what he was implying. "Minister, I assure you I had nothing to do with any of it." I hated myself as I said it. If only I could alleviate some of the torment from her. The Carrows were known for their deeply sadistic ways.

"Good, Weasley. I'm glad you know which side you are on. Dismissed."

As I walked back to my office I began thinking. Could I have had any part in causing this? Did my desertion have any role in her rebellious nature? Perhaps if I hadn't left... It would have turned out differently. I'd probably not have parsnip stains on my best sweater.

All the same, the Ministry had changed. The Dark forces were growing. Perhaps... perhaps it was time to take the right side. I remembered someone my parents had told me about when I was younger, someone in the original Order... Aberforth. I would try and contact him tonight.

I should have joined sooner, maybe I could have saved Ginny the pain.

A/N: So, it's finally finished! Yay! I have a completed FanFiction! This one was a bit longer simply because I felt it needed to connect back to the story. This was the turning point for Percy. This was his huge and noble decision. Also, this is my last chapter and I'll probably be saying goodbye to Perce. Awwww.... he's grown on me, I can't help it. I'm gonna miss him.

Thanks to everyone who read and reviewed, especially Lexxxx, for giving me great feedback and the idea for the last chapter.

HealthyShadeOfGreen over and out. :)