I may have struggled with the decision the longest.

Charlie and the twins and Ron and I all agree that Percy's made his choices, and sometimes it's impossible to save someone who seems determined to drown himself. Mum and Ginny argued with us, but you could tell their hearts weren't quite in it. He's hurt them, too.

But there's a part of me that still the protective older brother who wants to rescue him, even if he doesn't deserve it.

And since Dad died, I've felt like the head of the family (although for Merlin's sake, never repeat that to Ron). I keep thinking about Dad, that he always thought there was hope for everyone. He even died saving Selwyn.

Those two things are what makes it so painful and difficult for me to let him go and suffer the natural consequences of his actions.