[HP] Complex Touch

Ginny curled up in a large chair in the living room, drinking warm tea.The flames crackled in the fireplace, illuminating the room with warm light.Bill, Charlie, and Percy were sitting near the fireplace, unwrapping presents.Their faces were flushed with laughter, and sometimes a boy would get up and run to the five adults in the room.

Today is Christmas.Time flies by this past week.The Weasleys spend most of their time at the Burrow, but that doesn't mean it's been a peaceful time.Bill, Charlie and Percy keep the adults busy.It seemed to Ginny that she knew her brothers better now that they were so young.

Bill was a troublemaker, but, when Fred and George were born, they were better than him.He likes to visit ghouls in the attic, or venture outside when no one is looking.On another occasion, he risked breaking his leg by jumping down three steps, seemingly oblivious to his danger.Ginny was surprised that her mother didn't have a heart attack yet.

But Charlie was much more in control, because Ginny could use Crookshanks to seduce him.When the little boy is bored, he likes to follow Fabian, Gideon or Ginny, so he is always within sight.But he enjoyed wrestling with Bill, and it usually ended with more tears than laughter.

The always quiet Percy hardly gave the grown-ups any trouble.However, because of this, he was always forgotten when his older brothers caused trouble.Ginny found out more than once that she had left him downstairs alone when she went upstairs with Fabian and Gideon to chase Bill and Charlie.It made her feel a little sad to think that Percy might have been such an idiot because of this.Because he was quiet and well behaved, he didn't get as much attention as the other boys.

However, that night, the Burrow was still very warm and friendly.Bill ran to Ginny, holding a toy he'd said he'd always wanted, and she smiled.He held up the toy for her to see, then ran back to Gideon.Gideon, sitting by the fireplace, grabbed Bill and pulled him into his arms.Bill laughed and tried to break free.

In two days Ginny was leaving her family to go to Potter's.This is a double-edged sword.Ginny would love to spend time with her family, since she'll have to travel to the future to see them again, but she'd also love to spend more time with the Marauders and Lily.Her friends sent her some holiday gifts that made her eyes water.

"Dear Ginny," Molly called from across the room.

Ginny smiled and looked at her mother.She was still amazed to see her pregnant mother rubbing her big belly lovingly.

"What time are you going to be at Potter's on Tuesday?" she asked Ginny.

"After lunch," Ginny replied.

"How are you going to get there?" Arthur asked while holding Percy.

"Floo powder? To be honest, I haven't thought about it yet," she said. "But I have the Potter's address."

Fabian reached out and squeezed Ginny's knee.

"Don't feel like you have to hang out with your friends," Fabian teased. "You fit this family better than anyone. Look at your hair! You could be a Weasley!"

Ginny smiled and patted Fabian's hand away.

"I'd love to be with you," Ginny admitted. "Thank you so much for having me here for Christmas."

Together, Molly and Arthur told her that it was nothing at all.Charlie squinted at the scene and stood up from the middle of the room.He walked over to Ginny and poked her knee.

"Are you leaving?" he asked pouted.

Ginny's expression softened.

"Yes, in two days," she said. "I have to stay with my friends for a while."

Charlie looked very sad, his mouth pouted even higher.

"Please stay! Krukushan—"

Ginny couldn't help laughing.Charlie has never been able to say Crookshanks' name well, and often calls the kitten different names.Gideon started laughing too.

"It hasn't snowed yet! You said you'd play in the snow with us!" Charlie protested.

Charlie's resolve to let Ginny stay faltered when he caught sight of Crookshanks out of the corner of the eye, though.He ran away with his arms outstretched, trying to catch the kitten.Ginny watched him run into the kitchen, then looked back at her family.Her heart clenched, and she took a deep breath to calm herself.She will miss them.

Her dad spread his legs and told Percy to go to Fabian.Whenever he was about to bring up a serious topic, his posture would change.Ginny knew the expression on his face very well.

"There are rumors in the Ministry," he said.

Fabian and Gideon were immediately interested, and Molly pursed her lips.

"What type of rumor?" Gideon asked.

Arthur seemed to be hesitating whether to tell the three teenagers what he knew, or to keep silent.He was silent for a while, rubbing his face with his hands.This is a sign of fatigue.

"There was a magical disturbance not long ago," Arthur said. "No one knows what caused it...maybe it was You-Know-Who, or...or something else."

Ginny, who had been looking at Bill, froze in her seat.

"What type of other stuff?" Fabian leaned forward excitedly.

Arthur bit his lower lip nervously and sighed.

"Don't tell your friends, boys. I'm sure you'll keep it a secret too, Ginny," said Arthur.

Ginny nodded reluctantly.

"Neither of us will tell, Arthur," cried Fabian.

"After all, we have no friends," Gideon added jokingly.

Bill, Charlie, and Percy paid no attention to what the grown-ups were saying.Molly sighed and rubbed her pregnant belly.

"Time travel," Arthur said.

Everyone is immersed in this shocking news.Fabian and Gideon looked shocked.Arthur nodded silently, and Molly closed her eyes.

Ginny's body seemed to stop working suddenly.She was too tense to move.Her family didn't know she was the time traveler.But she was terrified to learn that the whole Ministry knew.If the corrupt Ministry of Magic knew that someone was time traveling, that meant Voldemort knew too.

Ginny felt dizzy and nauseous.

"Are they friends or foes, Arthur?" Fabian asked.

Arthur shrugged.

"No one knows. But the magic power fluctuates very strongly. We can know that this person must have traveled through many years. Many years, not months or days. This person knows the secret of the future..."

"How do you know they're not from the past?" Gideon asked.

"There are different types of magic power fluctuations. Traveling to the future is dangerous, a fatal danger. Travelers may die because of too much magic power. Traveling to the future, you will enter the unknown world. And returning to the past, you will enter the written world. In history. The past can be changed, but... not necessarily. Everything that happens happens. It's not that hard for a time traveler. But going into the future is much more serious."

Ginny's hands were shaking, and she put the teacup on the ground, trying to distract herself.However, her father's words seemed to paralyze her.Her movements were abrupt and awkward.Suddenly, she felt very uncomfortable.She needed... she needed to see Dumbledore.

"It's all just rumor. However, I hope that man is under protection," Arthur said to them. "I very much hope he's on our side."

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For the next two days, happiness, sadness and fear were strangely intertwined.The days passed quickly, but the nights passed slowly.Ginny found she couldn't sleep, couldn't close her eyes because she was afraid something would happen if she let herself go.

What if Voldemort came?What if the Ministry found out that she was the time traveler?What if something happened to her family?What would Sirius think?When she left, Ginny didn't know whether she would feel relieved or sad.

Her suitcase was much heavier than when she first arrived at the Burrow.After a lunch that Ginny couldn't get enough of, she packed all of her belongings into the suitcase.Her food was barely moving, and her family seemed to notice the change in her.Ginny just wants to go to Hogwarts now.

It was impossible for her to go to the Potters now.She had to talk to Dumbledore first.

She stands in front of the fireplace, ready to leave her family.Ginny was terrified, but when she hugged everyone goodbye, she started to feel more normal.She kissed her parents on the cheek and repeatedly thanked them for taking her in.Fabian and Gideon were also kissed on the cheek, but when Fabian grabbed her ass, she had to spank him.Bill thanked her for buying him a bag of joke store toys.Charlie was so upset that Gideon dragged him down and he reluctantly let her go.Percy kissed her on the lips, and he smiled happily when she kissed him back.

"Bon voyage. Are you sure you don't want the boys to see you off? Make sure you arrive safely?" Molly asked.

Ginny shook her head.She glanced at her bag, and once Crookshanks was safely inside, she grabbed a handful of Floo powder.

"I'll go to Hogsmeade first, and then to the Potters," Ginny explained quickly. "Going to buy some presents."

Fabian raised his eyebrows curiously, but no one asked questions.They don't have time to do that either.Ginny threw the Floo powder into the fireplace and walked in with the suitcase.Time to meet Dumbledore.

The flames engulfed her body, and she was suddenly sucked in.Shortly after, she fell to the ground.She staggered out of the fireplace when someone rushed and helped her to her feet.

"Hello! I didn't expect to have a visitor today! I don't open until tomorrow!"

Ginny looked up timidly.Rosmerta, the charming owner of The Three Broomsticks, beamed at her.

"I'm going to Hogwarts," Ginny told her. "I think it's the quickest way. Sorry, I didn't think about the Christmas break."

"Don't worry, good boy," Rosmerta replied, dusting Ginny's cloak. "I'm off to meet some family. You're lucky I haven't shut down the Floo network yet."

With a grateful smile, Ginny picked up the suitcase and checked Crookshanks.The kitten was sleeping in her bag, unaware of the bumpy journey just now.Ginny looked up at Rosmerta in a beautiful dress and bright yellow heels.She picked up a shiny cloak from an empty table and winked at Ginny.

"Ready to go?" she asked the young girl.