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Charlie watched as Bill twisted the fang that was hanging from his ear. Bill's hair was longer than it had ever been and he now had a tattoo on his shoulder.
"Can't wait till you see it Charlie. There's a whole world out there." Bill's face was full of wonder.
Charlie hated being left at home while Bill was off traveling, learning about cursebreaking and applying his magic in real life scenarios.
"Wish I was old enough to come with you." Charlie looked away from his brother almost embarrassed from sharing his innermost thoughts. He loved his family, the burrow, and Hogwarts, but his soul longed for freedom.
Bill clasped his shoulder. "Next year, when you get in to Balaur, I'll come see you. We'll portkey somewhere for a weekend. Just the two of us."
Charlie beamed. Remembering before Percy came along, when it was just the two of them all the time. It felt so long ago now. Like a dream.
"I'll hold you to that."