"Oh, and be sure to write to us!" Molly said for the umpteenth time.

"We will mum." Bill groaned before giving Juliane a look.

"And make sure you come over for Christmas!" Molly yelled as the door was swung shut.

"I'm sorry about her Little Anne." Bill said slumping against the closed door.

'It's fine Billy Bob! Your family is better than mine.' Juliane signed. Bill gave her a strange look.

"Tell me about them... Well again." He said. Juliane gulped. "You don't have to if you don't want to!" Bill was quick to say. Juliane shook her head.

'Well... My mum was amazing. She was so nice, and loved to garden, and everyone said I looked just like her except for my eyes and smile. I have my dad's smile. When I was five, my mum got sick. Really sick. It was torture for us to see her like that. Especially my dad. She passed away two years later... My dad started leaving for great amounts of time, and coming back drunk.' Juliane let out a shudder. 'He started hitting me. At first it was the occasional smack, but than it started getting worse.' There were tears streaming down her face. 'One night he got extremely drunk. He came home with a knife, and he cut me. I still have the scars.' She lifted her shirt to reveal the long scars on her arms, and stomach. 'And he cut my throat, and damaged my voice box.' Bill pulled her into a hug after she finished signing.

"I'm so sorry that happened to you." He whispered into her hair. She sniffed and pulled back.

'Don't be... It's not your fault.' She signed. Juliane couldn't wait any longer as she grabbed his face in her hands and smashed her lips on his. Once he got over the initial shock of it all, he forcefully kissed her back. His hands moved from her face to her waist. Her's were resting on his neck. They eventually pulled away for air, panting.

"What was that for?" Bill questioned.

'I don't know... For being there for me, and not giving up on me.' Juliane signed back before smirking. 'Well I didn't see you stopping me so I'm guessing you enjoyed it.'

"Clearly! I mean we are dating." Bill trailed off.

'That's true Bill. That's true'

Months passed and nothing really happened. Everyone was at the Burrow preparing for Bill, and Juliane's arrival. It was Juliane's birthday, and Bill was planning a big surprise for Juliane, along with the world cup tickets, and she had no clue. There was a cracking sound as they apparated to the front door, and everyone rushed to greet the two. "Juliane, Bill! How're you both doing?" Molly asked flinging the door open.

"We're doing great mum. Life at Gringotts is never boring." Bill said looking at Juliane who was distracted. 'Is everything set up?' He mouthed to his mother. She nodded. "Come on Little Anne! Mum is making dinner and it's your birthday!" Bill said pulling her into the house. Molly had the sneaking suspicion the two were together, or going to get together as she prepared dinner. She had thought this since she saw them at their home a few months back. They were always sharing secret smiles, or private conversations under the table. 

Bill dragged Juliane to his room. She lay down on the bed and propped her hands behind her head, only to pull them out again to sign to Bill. 'Aahh the memories.' She signed to him.

"Yes. I have so many odd memories here." Bill said laying next to her. "Remember time Fred, George, and Alex turned Ron's teddy into a spider. Now Ron's petrified of them." Bill said, smiling as she laughed.

'Oh poor Won Won!' She signed and Bill let out a chuckle.

"You should be glad he can't read sign language right now." He laughed. They talked about pointless things until Molly called them down for dinner.

After a delicious dinner, cutesy of Molly, Bill pulled Juliane into the livingroom. "Juliane, I have a special birthday gift for you." Bill said as the whole family sat down on the couches and floor.

'You better not be proposing right now. It's only been a few months since we started dating.' Juliane signed. He let out a laugh.

'No little Anne, I am not proposing.' He signed. "I have been working on this surprise for a while for Juliane, and decided that it couldn't wait any longer." Bill said out loud before going into the kitchen and coming out with a man.

'Bill... Is this you telling me you like guys, because if it is I completely understand." Juliane signed.

"No it's not!" Bill said with widening eyes. "This is Doctor Jones. He is going to give you your voice back."