The twins knew better to get involved, if Harry didn't do something then Ginny would. Arthur looked quite happy for his daughter, he knew the twins would do many things but never say something about someone if they didn't deserve it and those two held Harry in the highest opinion possible. Hermione looked rather resigned and jealous. Another thing everyone noticed, even Ron, which was probably why he was glaring at Harry.
"So Percy" Arthur spoke first "the twins have filled me in on this new job of yours? Excited?"
"Oh very" Percy smiled "I mean it's a lot of responsibility and work but I'm confident I can do it, the pay is good and I can't wait to see my new flat"
"Percy" Harry spoke up "if you don't mind me asking, does the ministry pay for your flat?"
"Yes they do Harry, why do you ask?"
"Well it's just I'd recommend saving up some money, just in case you know. Maybe if you're flat gets damaged or if something else happens. Don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying I'd think you'd lose your job or anything like that but I do think it would be prepared. I mean I've heard stories of wizards and muggles who don't take proper precautions and can end up in debt or homeless"
"He's right Percy" Arthur agreed "in the ministry a single action can break or make a career, I think it'd be best if you had a backup plan just in case."
"I do agree with the both of you" Percy sighed "don't worry Harry I know what you meant and I think you're right, I should save some money just in case I need it"
"Nonsense" Molly piped in "if anything happens then you can just come back here"
"Mother I am a grown man" Percy pointed out "I can't depend on you for everything, I mean look at Harry. The boy is a few years away from my age, he doesn't need the money but he has managed to make a home for himself"
"Yes dear but Harry is…"
"And Bill and Charlie, those two were so dedicated to their careers that they went abroad to pursue them, I'm just moving to London. I love you mother but you need to stop babying me, I'll visit you and even send money if I need to but I need you to let me do this. I cannot run back here every time something goes wrong" Molly, not knowing what to do, huffed and went back to cooking
"That's alright son" Arthur replied "we appreciate the offer but you should spend that money on yourself, or whoever my future daughter–in-law is"
"Thank you father" Percy smiled
"Oh yeah Ginny" Harry spoke "tomorrow, you and me are going to have a nice day to ourselves"
"What do you mean?" Ginny raised an eyebrow
"Well Gin, I remembered you telling me about not having much experience with muggles, so I brought us two tickets to a muggle theme park"
"Really?!" Ginny screamed before scattering kisses all over Harrys face "thank you, thank you"
"That's enough" Ron interrupted the moment, Ginny glared at him before sitting down
"So" She said "what are we going to do at this park?"
"A lot of things" Harry answered "we can walk, look around, try the food there, buy some stuff and go on all the rides"
"I've heard of those muggle rides" Molly interjected before Arthur could start talking about how much he loved muggles "I don't think you two should go, it doesn't sound very safe"
"Safer than quidditch" Harry replied "more dangerous accidents happen in a simple single quidditch match than a theme park will have in ten years, the rides are constantly maintained and checked for safety. That's why it's so rare that anything happens at all"
"What about us?" Ron asked
"What about you?"
"Where's our tickets?" Ron explained
"I agree Harry you should invite us two, it could be a fun day out for all of us" Hermione replied
"Sorry but this is my day out with my boyfriend" Ginny interrupted "if you lot want tickets then you should by your own"
"Fine then" Hermione huffed "I'll call mum up and have her buy tickets so I can join you"
"Good luck with that" Harry smiled "this is a magical house so a phone won't work here and yes Mr Weasley I'll talk to you about phones and theme park rides later" Arthur nodded his head in appreciation as Harry continued "you could send an owl if not for the fact that you don't own one and Percy's has been sent out whilst I left Hedwig at my godfathers. Besides we're leaving tomorrow morning and I know that an owl can't reach your parents in time.
Even if you do it's a big theme park so don't think you can follow us. By the way Ginny, wake up early and I'll come and pick you up at about ten"
"Thank you sweetie" She kissed him on the cheek
"Now" Harry stood up "I have to go, thanks for the dinner Mrs Weasley"
"I'll escort you outside" Ginny insisted. The two walked out, ignoring the cat calls from the twins. As soon as they were a good enough distance from the house they were stopped by a rather irritating red head who had chosen to follow them
"Oi Potter" Ron shouted as the two stopped and looked at him "why did you have to lie to my mum again?! I get off the train and the first thing she does is go on about how I hate her cooking? You're going to make it up to me"
"Am I?" Harry raised an eyebrow
"Yeah" Ron nodded "you're going to invite me and Hermione to that muggle place tomorrow"
"Like you'd want to go Ron" Ginny responded "you know how fast and high some of those rides are?"
"What does it matter?"
"Ron when you play quidditch you're always keeper, as a keeper you generally stay in one spot and just move the bare minimum. I remember you telling Charlie how you didn't like going too fast and doing fancy tricks, well that's what the rides are like. There are loops and other types of things that a seeker might do, even the wronski feint. And they're really fast
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