Halloween has never been a fun holiday for Harry Potter. When he was young, Dudley spent this day pulling mean 'tricks' while getting fatter on his treats. Hogwarts didn't make the holiday any better. In fact, it added a new sadness with the news of his parent's murder on this day all those years ago. This is what led to where our dear 15-year-old Harry Potter is now; hold up in the ROR with a picture of his parents.
The rest of Hogwarts was in the Great Hall enjoying the holiday to the fullest (except Snape but Dumbledore's cheer cancelled out his melancholy). They all neglected to remember the event that caused one of their own classmates and students to become an orphan on this night. They talked, laughed, and ate while he spent the time remembering the one memory he actually had of his parents. This memory being the night that he lost the only ones who loved unconditionally.
Harry didn't know but one other student wasn't in the Great Hall enjoying the festivities. Fred Weasley was looking for his little lion when he realized that Harry wasn't with the other two-thirds of the Golden trio. Fred has had a major crush on the boy hero ever since he helped him put his trunk on the train for the first time. Fred knew the 11-year-old boy wouldn't return his advances at such a young age so he waited until he viewed the time as right. The only one who knew of his crush that had quickly turned to love was his twin George. They shared everything but Fred had already made it clear that he wouldn't share Harry. George was the one to play a prank on Umbridge to allow Fred to escape to find his little love.
Fred found Harry quickly with the Marauder's map. When he actually saw what Harry was doing, he felt his heart break. Harry looked so small and alone. Fred wasted no time in wrapping his arms around Harry and trying to comfort him.
Harry couldn't remember a time when he was held like this. He was always supposed to be the strong one. He was looked upon as a hero and heroes are never supposed to be weak. He did have to admit the arms felt good. Harry felt secure. He felt like nothing could get him as long as he was in his new guardians arms. Harry finally felt comfortable enough to see his who possessed the arms that made him feel so content. He didn't expect to see Fred Weasley. He had suspected for a while that Fred felt more than what he was letting on but he thought he could return his feelings. Harry was used to doing what was expected of him and that included getting married to some pretty girl from a light family. Harry decided that he was going to live his life the way he wanted to live it. He didn't want to live up to everyone else's expectations if he couldn't have Fred with him. For the first time, Harry felt like he could enjoy this holiday as long as he could stay in Fred's arms.
AN: This is a story dedicated to pinkhairedharry cuz she asked for harry/fred fluff. Hoped you liked it even though i suck at writing. XD