Arthur Weasley knew he was going to have a bad day. After having two owls arrive within minutes of each other the previous night both concerning his youngest son, Arthur knew that something bad was going to happen today.
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It started with Molly continually muttering about how "Her Ronnykins" was just a growing boy and that nothing was wrong with him or his behaviour.
Molly was so distracted by her thoughts that she burnt the eggs, half cooked the bacon and confused the salt and sugar in the tea.
After swallowing a stomach soothing potion, Arthur flooed Professor McGonagall to arrange the meeting. Being told to be at the school "the sooner the better" did not improve his mood.
Discover moreAnime & MangaApp store optimizationMoviesMobile app fanfictionAnimeArriving at the school things soon took a turn for the worse.
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Seeing the Headmaster and their children's head of house Molly immediately began a verbal attack.
"How dare you tell such lies and say that my Ronny was so awful that you have to isolate my poor boy! He needs his friends around him. And what do you mean that he is greedy? He is just a growing child that …."
Her tirade was cut off with a well-placed silencing charm from her irate husband.
"I told you to be silent and if this is what it takes so be it!" Arthur thundered at her.
"Now" Arthur continued more calmly "What is happening? I think there is more than you said in your letters Professor."
Discover moreFiction genre guidesAuthor resourcesCookiesCrossover fictionMobile app developmentProfessor McGonagall began speaking. "Thank you Arthur. Yes there is more. To start at the beginning, I was approached by a classmate of Ronald's about his behaviour, naming a number of problems that the staff were unaware of. We observed his actions and behaviour for a week and were distressed and disgusted by what we saw. To begin, a total lack of table manners. He seems unable to use the cutlery provided. Not talking while food is in his mouth and other such niceties seem beyond him. We also observed your other children and only Ronald has this lack. It physically sickens those who observe it. We are dealing with a number of children in the early stages of eating disorders because of him.
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"Next is Ronald's greed. He is stopping many students from getting the food at the table. He 'claims' all food near him as his personal property and students have been injured for trying to take some. One student is on a personalised diet for medical reasons and is discreetly presented with a personal plate at each meal. Because she sat near Ronald, he took her plate and slapped her when she tried to get her meal back. He took two bites of it, called it disgusting, and then covered it in other foods so no-one else could have it, even when he didn't want it.
Discover moreEducationBooksFan FictionFan fiction booksFan fiction writing"I have noticed that students have to change robes after sitting near Ronald at meals, often making them late for class. From my observations Ronald does not 'eat' so much as I would call it 'ravening'. The amount of wastage is unbelievable and the house elves are threatening to strike if Ronald doesn't improve. The poor things are exhausted after each meal.
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"Next is Ronald's hygiene, or rather, lack of. Regular bathing seems a foreign concept to him. I have heard rumours that, in desperation, the boys of his dorm have used the 'Aguamenti' and 'Scourgify' charms on him several times this term alone to reduce the smell. And I needn't remind you of what I wrote last night about the giant squid or the Mer folk. It is troubling that no-one sits or stands near Ronald unless they absolutely have to. If they have to it is done with great reluctance. Even Mr. Potter and Miss Granger are distancing themselves.
"Next is his attitude towards others and especially Harry Potter. As I said in my letter, he seems obsessed with Mr. Potter. I have observed Ronald threatening other students to make them stay away from Mr. Potter and if the student even talks to Harry then they are often found hurt or the victim of a malicious prank. I mentioned in the letter about the first year student Ronald hit and may I also mention that the person who first made this complaint alleges that Ronald pushed them down a flight of stairs for asking to borrow a quill from Mr. Potter in class.
Discover moreFan fiction communityFan community platformWriting workshopsCartoonsComics"I have noticed that if Mr. Potter is studying or doing something that does not include Ronald then he will interrupt and turn Mr. Potter's attention to himself. He is also trying to alienate Miss Granger, unless he needs help with his school work, his homework especially. Often he tries to get Miss Granger to do it for him. When she refuses Ronald will start an argument and disrupt the whole room with his disparaging, hurtful and rude comments made at a volume designed to embarrass and shame Miss Granger. This is, from what I understand, a regular occurrence and has had all three students banned from the library more than once.
This is rather disconcerting as he is only thirteen and is showing signs of such obsessive and violent behavior that, if allowed to continue, could become a larger problem in the future. For example, becoming verbally or physically violent towards his future spouse, or worse, becoming a stalker of the worst kind. "
Pausing to take a sip of water Professor McGonagall asked "Do you have anything you would like to add Arthur?"
Discover moreFan fiction forumFiction writing toolsStory writing softwareMobile app marketingFan merchandiseArthur looked at his still silenced wife and turning back said, "No. That is pretty much how he is at home too. Well, perhaps not to the same extremes you have been seeing. Whenever I or his brothers try to help him or correct him on his behaviour Molly steps in and makes all that we do meaningless. As he is her youngest boy she babies him badly and will not listen when we remind her that Ron, like the other boys, is growing up. I think that is a large part of the problem here."
"I see. Has Ronald displayed these obsessive tendencies before? Or given any indication that he may be homosexual?"
"Not that I am aware of. Well, other than him following the Chudley Cannons obsessively. It is sounding like he is becoming a menace to everyone. What do you think we should do?"
"Ronald is being given a full medical check-up now and we should know the results soon. If there is a medical reason for some of his behaviours then they will be treated and we should start to see an improvement. If there is not, then I suggest that you consult a mind healer. They may be able to help where we cannot." said the Headmaster. "If the problem is mental, then there is little we can do at this school. We don't have the specialists or the facilities to deal with that sort of problem."
"I see. Could we stop here and I go and see Ron? I would like to see him to get an idea of how we are going to treat him."
"Of course. He is in the hospital wing. Do you remember how to get there?"
"Yes, thank you. We still need to discuss the additional payment needed. Could we do this when I get back?"
"Certainly, Arthur." replied Dumbledore.
"Well Molly, I have a few things I would like to say to you. And since you can't talk back, you can just sit there and listen." said Professor McGonagall.
As Arthur walked he wondered how his son could be helped. Seeing Harry and Hermione walking from class he called out to them.
"Harry, Hermione can I have a word?"
"Mr Weasley, how are you? I guess you are here about Ron?" said Harry
"Yes. It is a bit of a shock to find out all this. I was wondering if I could ask you both some questions?"
"Sure, we have a free class now. Why don't we go in this room so we won't be interrupted?" Suggested Hermione.
They settled themselves in a unused classroom and Arthur began.
"As you know Ron has been having some problems lately. Can either of you tell me what's going on? Has something happened or changed to start all of this?"
"Mr Weasley, um, I really don't know how to say this, but Ron… well, he has been like this since we met but this year he has…well, he's gotten worse this year, sir. He was always a bit selfish at the table but I thought it was because he has so many older brothers to compete with at meals." Harry said nervously.
Hermione continued. "Ron has been getting worse each year. He is constantly putting me and others down because we want to do well in our courses or we don't obsess over quidditch. He has been a bit of a bully to the younger students too. Um… this is not easy to say but Ron is on the verge of having Gryffindor expel him from the house. None of the other students want to be anywhere near him because of what he has been doing."
"I see. Would you or any of the others be able to look past this and help Ron if he asked for help?"
Hermione and Harry looked at each other for several long seconds.
"I can only talk for me, sir, but if Ron is REALY trying and needing help then he can ask me. I don't know how much I would be able to do, but I will try." Harry replied softly.
"Me too. I can't speak for the others in Gryffindor, but if Ron shows he is trying I guess everyone would do a bit." Hermione said thoughtfully.
"There is just one other thing sir"
"Yes Harry, what is it"
"Err, it's about Hermione and me. You see, well, we both like each other but.."Harry shifted uncomfortably in his seat.
"But the two of you want to start dating and were worried about Ron's reaction?" Arthur smiled gently at the nervous pair. "This isn't a surprise to me. I have seen you together you know. I think you will be wonderful together. Don't worry, I will tell Ron and remind him that it is none of his beeswax!"
Harry and Hermione breathed sighs of relief. That was the last obstacle they needed to overcome for now.
Walking into the hospital wing Arthur heard his youngest son whining.
"Don't I get a say in any of this?"
"No, you don't" said Arthur, feeling that it was time to lay down the law. "I have told the school that any treatment that they feel is needed will be done whether you like it or not."
"But Dad…"
"But nothing Ron. It is do this or go home. You can chose if you really want to but I will warn you now. At home you will be tutored by your Aunt Muriel. Your mother is busy running our small orchard and the house and I work five days a week so you will be expected to do your chores in addition to your school work and help your mother when she asks you. And your mother will not be coddling you anymore. It is time to grow up a bit son. Let me know what your choice will be. Remember, once you make it there will be no turning back. Now, do you want to make your choice now or would you like a day or two to think on it?"
"I guess I'll think on it" sulked Ron.
"Good. I will be back here on the weekend and talk to you then. Just do your best, do as you are told and try to stay out of trouble, please." Arthur got up and went back to the Headmaster's office to see if there was any way of keeping his son in school. Merlin help them all, it was all up to Ron now!