What a New Year This Will Be ((Order))

[Charlie Weasley]

Charlie wandered through his closet wondering what to wear to the big New Year's Bash that he was going to. He had not felt like dressing up now for a long time, and still wasn't sure if he would find just the right sweater for the night. A pair of jeans had already been picked out and put on, but now he wandered around his room, searching from closet to wardrobe trying to find just the right sweater. He usually didn't care for his apperance much, and tonight was no different, he was just having trouble finding the one he was looking for. Being home at the Burrow always threw Charlie out of place, because his stuff managed to get scattered into his brothers' rooms when his mom was putting it all away. Finally he got tired of searching and decided to ask his mother if she had seen it. Her reply was simple, the sweater that he was looking for was in Percy's old room. Great He thought to himself, now he had to go dig through that room as well. A quick search of Percy's old room, and Charlie came out wearing his cream colored sweater. He recalled the time he had bought the sweater and became a bit saddened. Shrugging off the feelings, he knew things had only turned out the way they were meant to be.

Telling his mother where he was going, just so she wouldn't be worried, Charlie headed out of the house and down the walk toward the outer limits of the security charms. He had to get outside of them so that he could use the port key that he had been given. Seeing the old shirt that he had been given from the Ministry, he rushed toward the end of the walk. He was somewhat excited to be going to attempt to have some fun, and knew that he was supposed to be meeting Tonks and Bill there and that would mean that he could perhaps have a decent time.

Arriving near the hall that the bash was supposed to be held at, Charlie reminded himself again why he hated having to use port keys, and that he could have just apperated to the empty field that he was standing in at the moment. Now where was it I was supposed to meet those two at again. Charlie thought to himself looking around the empty filled. Standing on a small hill, he spotted the entrance to the hall and remembered that he was supposed to meet them outside the entrance, so that someone could be there to watch the witches and wizards coming and going.

Making his way to the entrance, he noticed that others had already began to arrive as well. This was good, maybe there hadn't been any disturbances. Maybe they could make it through the night without any problems. Charlie came upon the entrance and picked a pillar to lean against while he waited on his brother and Tonks. Charlie stood there patiently hoping that his wait wouldn't be too long.

[Professor Minerva McGonagall]

Minerva sat quietly in a corner of an empty ballroom. She was wearing a stunning set of deep blue robes that were trimmed with sparkling silver threads. She had her best hat on, and her overall appearance was rather elegant. The look on her face was not so flashy however. Her expression was worn, and her face appeared to be tired. Lately, with all the events concerning Harry, the Order had been quite busy trying to sort through things and manage as much as they could. This had meant long hours and endless meetings. Tonight, Albus had asked her to help keep watch over the party however, and she cared about nothing more than she cared about the safety of the students, no matter how exhausted she had been lately. Dumbledore asked for her specific help, and she didn't hesitate a moment in offering to attend the New Year's bash as a chaperon.

It wasn't long until guests started to arrive. She didn't expect to have any problems this early in the night, but she was only following orders by arriving much earlier than everyone else. Most of the first guests were students. Many came with dates, and Minerva couldn't help but grin as she saw them all dressed up and seeming cheerful. Eventually, Minerva saw Charlie Weasley standing across the room. He appeared to be alone as he stood, leaning against a pillar. Happy to have some company, she stood and made her way over to where he waited. "Good evening Mr. Weasley," she greeted the young man kindly. "It seems like only yesterday that I had the privilege of having you as part of the Gryffindor house. Now, to think that this is the last year that I will have a Weasley in my house, it is quite saddening.

[Bill Weasley]

After a very long argument, a very pregnant Fleur Delacour followed her husband, Bill Weasley, into the blazing lights of the party. Bill had begged her to stay behind. Fleur didn't know that the Order had been called out tonight. If she had, the same old argument would of surfaced, and he hadn't really wanted to revisit that subject. Plus, with their baby on the way, the Order had been reluctant to call him to the line of duty. It was frustrating since he wanted to help eradicate the threat of Voldemort, but could he really blame them? Bill had heard it from his father so many times before, " Bill, you're a family man now. That is your first responsibility." Sighing, he came to a small round table where he pulled a chair out for his wife. " Sit here, Fleur." Fleur toddered over to the chair and then sat down slowly. " I see Professor McGonogall and Charlie over there." Bill pointed to the far corner.

" Don't be long, Bill. I wantz to danze," said Fleur in her thick accent. Smiling back at her, Bill made his way over to his brother just as the Professor was saying something about Ginny being the last Weasley in Gryffindor house. Throwing an arm around Charlie's shoulders, " I hardly doubt that, Professor." He threw his head back motioning to Fleur who was now talking to a skinny brunnette girl. Bill knew her as one of Fleur's friends from Beuxbatons. The girl now had her two hands on Fleur's huge belly and was pressing her head to see if she could hear anything. " It probably won't be long before there is another little Weasley running around. I'm pretty sure he will be a Gryffindor since he's been threatening to burst out of his mother's tummy for about a week now."

[Molly Weasley]

Molly had gotten the message. Available members of the Order were going to be making appearances at the New Years Bash that Dumbledore had arranged. Molly wasn't sure that the Bash had been a good idea, but it was not her decision. The children had to still have fun, there was no stopping that. She looked at the notice once again, and then up at her family clock to see where everyone was. It looked as if Bill and Charlie were already there. Charlie had left before Molly had gotten back from Diagon Alley, but she knew that he would be fine. Looking at her ash covered dress, she decided to change before leaving for the party. A quick wave of her wand and her clothes not only changed color but style as well. There was no port key left for her but there were safe places to apperate to near the party. Molly decided on that approach. A quick turn and she was soon arriving at the hall where the Bash was being held.

Molly entered a bit nervously, her hand on her wand in her pocket, ready for whatever she might be coming into. Looking around she relaxed a bit as she saw that all was normal at the moment, she also saw Fleur sitting at a near by table. She made her way through the crowd of people to Fleur's side. "Hello, Darling. Where are Bill and Charlie? Surely they didn't leave you alone." She watched as Fleur pointed to the nearby wall where she saw Bill and Charlie standing with Minerva McGonagall. Making her way to the small group, she laughed, "Minerva, I hope my boys haven't caused any trouble already."

((I hope g-moding Fleur was alright. If not let me know and I'll change it.))