Chapter 114: The Special Letter
In the living room, Chris sat on the sofa, chatting with Mr. Weasley. On the way back, Mr. Weasley had noticed the glum expressions on Fred and George's faces and knew trouble was brewing. Rather than heading home, he'd hopped out of the car and headed straight to Chris's house, where he could avoid the scene and give Molly some space.
Molly had been on edge for days, worried sick over the news of a dark wizard sighting at Hogwarts. She hadn't eaten or slept well, and it pained him to see her so strained. Now that it was over, perhaps she could let off steam by giving the twins a firm talking-to. Given their antics, it was an opportunity he wasn't about to disrupt.
When Mr. Weasley saw Kyle enter, he greeted him warmly. "Ah, Kyle! I never got around to asking, how's school been?"
"Honestly, it's been great," Kyle replied. "The professors are easygoing, and the students are friendly. It's just what I'd hoped school life would be."
"That's wonderful," Mr. Weasley said, taking a sip of Firewhiskey. "Time flies, doesn't it? Soon, you'll be starting your second year...and Ron will be starting his first!"
Chris laughed. "That'll lighten the load for you and Molly, won't it?"
"Yes, true enough," Mr. Weasley chuckled. "Though Ginny's still at home, and she's no easier than her brothers." He proceeded to tell a few tales about Ginny's feisty personality and the ongoing battles between her and Ron.
Kyle wasn't especially interested in these stories, so he took his luggage upstairs. By the time he came back down, Mr. Weasley was making his farewells.
"Are you sure you won't stay for dinner? Molly's made plenty," Mr. Weasley offered.