Hey everyone! After a very long time away from the computer, I have come back! I hope you guys will understand! If you have read my other works just want to let you know that Whirlwind of colors is being updated and will be getting another chapter added as soon as possible! (finally!) This one as you will find out, is about one of my FAVORITE characters in Harry Potter, Fred Weasley! At Harry Potters 7th year, around the seventh book. If you read the summery this is like the untold story of the trails and struggles of the rest of the Weasleys. I HAVE UPDATED AND EDITED SO IT IS DIFFERENT THEN BEFORE, SO PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALREADY READ THIS CHAPTER THE FIRST PART IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT, MORE MEMORIES! There is another Character, Gabrielle, no she is not Fleur's sister!
Eight years ago...
The great hall was better than Gabrielle had imagined, more grand and magical. She had waited for this day all her life, and now here it was. The students gathered at the front of the great hall where there was a stool and there was the sorting hat. Professor Mcgonagall took a list from her pocket and began to read. A Katie Bell (Gryffindor) and Melody Cloves (hufflepuff) were sorted and then it was Gabrielle's turn. Gabrielle crossed her fingers before stepping forward and her mother's voice filled her head, "Yes, I was in Gryffindor when I was your age," Gabrielle's mother had looked wistfully into the distance, thinking. "I met your father there too, we both got sorted into Gryffindor and met in our first year, friends at first and then more than that" Again she smiled, remembering. Gabrielle could remember it now her mother in the big, comfy red armchair, and she snuggled in her lap, listening. Her father was still upstairs in bed and she had awakened early, a heavy mist still over the ground. Gabrielle was snapped out of her thoughts.
"Dermas, Gabrielle" She began to step forward, hesitant, hands shaking, and sat of the stool, while professor Mcgonagall placed the hat on her head. Gabrielle crossed her fingers, and chanted Gryffindor in her head, pleading.
"Gryffindor, huh," the hat said, "of course you belong there, just where I was to put you." And he yelled to the room, "GRYFFINDOR!" Cheers erupted from the Gryffindor table and Gabrielle smiled and hurried over to sit down. A while later another few Gryffindors was sorted, a Fred and George Weasley.
"Hey," they said in unison, grinning at Gabrielle.
"Hello, you are twins aren't you?" Gabrielle asked, a little embarrassed.
"Of course," one of them said. "I'm Fred by the way and you know what, I've already exploded one toilet! Do you want to sit with us at the great hall tomorrow?" he looked elated at this and grinned broadly again. Gabrielle smiled at him and said yes. Not realizing that she was looking at someone who would soon be an important part of her life.
It was around one or two in the morning and everyone was asleep, all but Gabrielle who was in the Gryffindor common room, writing a essay that professor Snape had assigned. The triwizard tournament was taking place this year and there was the Yule ball coming up.
No one had asked Gabrielle yet and she hoped that Fred would ask her. What had started out as a friendship with the twins, had ended up in liking Fred, no knew though, yet. A few minutes later, the portrait opened up and Fred Weasley came in. When he saw Gabrielle, he smiled and hurried over.
"Working on that essay Snape gave us?" He asked, sitting next to her on the couch.
"Yes, I thought it's better that I work on it now. Though it's getting rather late." Gabrielle stated as she folded up the piece of parchment.
"Umm...I was wondering if you wanted to go to the Yule ball with me?" Fred asked.
"Of course," Gabrielle tried to keep the enthusiasm out of her voice.
"But, there's one more thing. I want to not go as just friends. I...I...I like you a lot Gabrielle," Fred said, his face turned red. Gabrielle was trying not to jump for joy. Yes!
"Fred I like you too, for a long time I have," Gabrielle Whispered, and they leaned together, and had there first kiss.
A month later...
It was the Yule ball and everyone was up in the common room getting ready. Girls were everywhere, fixing there make-up, adjusting dresses and playing with their hair. Gabrielle slipped out of the door to the Gryffindor common room as soon as she could. Her pale blue dress swished as she went out the door and the sound that only silk could make filled the room. Gabrielle walked through the halls shivering as her strapless dress didn't give her much warmth. When she arrived at the main staircase, Gabrielle took a very deep breath and peered around the wall where she could see Fred looking very handsome in his dress robes, waiting for her.
Gabrielle took another breath to try and calm her unsteady nerves, stepping out into the light. All the guy's heads turned as she started down the stairs. Fred came up to meet Gabrielle on the fourth step, holding out his arm out for her and she took it smiling up at him.
"You look...beautiful," Fred breathed the last word, staring at Gabrielle. She tucked a stray hair back and looked around the great hall. It was a totally different place snow everywhere and ice sculptures at tables with delicious food. A band has a the stage. People were milling around laughing and talking. A few guy's looked at Gabrielle and glared at Fred, jealous of the popular sixth year prankster's girlfriend. There girls looked in her direction and pulled their boyfriends over and away from the "danger."
The Crowd parted down the side to let the triwizard champions go through. Fleur and Rodger and Cedric and Cho went first, walking down the aisle to the center of the ballroom. Next came Hermione and Krum, Hermione literately glowing and when she looked at Gabrielle and Gabrielle giving her a thumbs up and she smiled and gave a little laugh, Krum looking at her and then grinning. On the other side on the aisle Gabrielle could her Ron getting red. Last was Harry, he too looked at Gabrielle and gave her a strangled look, Gabrielle just shaking her head and smiled at him. He gave her a small smile though it seemed rather forced.
Fred slipped his arm around Gabrielle and pulled her closer. She looked up and smiled, moving over so her head fit right under his chin and he wrapped his arm around her, grinning, the happiest person in the room.
Chapter One
Dear Mrs. Wesley,
I hope everyone is doing well and that you all are safe. I hope I do not sound rude, but I was wondering if you might consider me staying at the burrow for a few days. I miss you all terribly, give Fred a kiss for me.
Love,
Gabrielle
Nineteen year old Gabrielle Dermas strode briskly down the road, trunk in tow. She sent a letter to Molly Weasley asking if she could come down, Gabrielle missed her boyfriend terribly, as they had not seen each other in a while.
Ever since Voldemort's gaining of power, Harry, Ron and Hermione left to go find horcruxes, though no one in their family knew about them, only that they were on a secret mission. So that was why Gabrielle was out at eight in the morning headed for the burrow. There were other reasons as well though.
She had apperated to a nearby spot, and had decided to walk the rest of the way. Nearing the burrow, she slowed, smiling up at the homely looking place and imaging Fred sleeping upstairs. She had neared the front door and before she could do anything, Mrs. Weasley had come rocketing out of the house and Gabrielle flung herself into her arms.
"Oh Gabrielle dear, it's been a long time. Let me look at you." Mrs. Weasley broke apart from Gabrielle and studied her.
"Let's see...you'll need some more food to fatten you up." Gabrielle laughed.
" Thank you for letting me stay here, Mrs. Weasley, how is everyone?" Gabrielle asked.
"Good, Good, come in dear, I was just starting breakfast. Arthur hasn't left yet, your just in luck, he's never home anymore," Mrs. Weasley sighed and opened the door, taking her trunk. Inside was more inviting and familiar than Gabrielle had thought it had ever been. Bacon as sizzling in the pan and Mr. Weasley was at the table reading the morning paper. He looked up as they came in.
"Gabrielle, what a treat. I'm so glad to see you! How have you been?" Mr. Weasley asked and got up to hug Gabrielle.
"Good to see you too Mr. Weasley, and fine thanks," Gabrielle replied. Ginny came down the stairs, saw Gabrielle, squealed with delight, running over and hugging Gabrielle fiercely.
"Oh Gabrielle, I'm so glad your here!" Ginny hugged her friend tighter and smiled.
"It's great to see you too. Any news from Harry, Ron or Hermione?" she asked.
Ginny's eyes filled with tears.
"No we haven't heard anything, but it's probably because they can't communicate with us due to everything," Mrs. Weasley said as she went out of the door and to the chicken coop to feed the chickens.
"Ginny, I'm sorry to have upset you, I'm sure Harry's fine and I bet he thinks about you everyday," Gabrielle hugged her again and Ginny smiled bravely. Clumping on the stairs was heard and there appeared George. Gabrielle ran over and gave him a hug.
"Hey! Lover boy will be down in a minute. He's probably in the bathroom, wanting to look his best for you," George grinned wildly and sat down at the table. Gabrielle smoothed back her hair self-consciously.
"Gabrielle," Fred breathed. She whirled around and just looked at him for a moment. He was still his tall red-headed self, still identical to his brother, but so very different.
She lunged forward and was in his arms in a heartbeat. Then they were kissing, slow at first and than frantic,as if they would never see each other again. Fred fell to the ground at the weight of Gabrielle toppled him over. Though they were still kissing. George made a clearing his throat noise after about four minutes of continual kissing. They looked up, dazed, as if they had forgotten where they were. They both scrambled up and Fred put his arm around her.
"What's that?" Fred asked, indicating to a cut on her chin.
"It's nothing," Gabrielle said hastily.
"What is it, tell me Gabrielle, what happened," Fred spoke calmly when he was scared. Gabrielle had tears pouring down her cheeks.
"Well, mum works at and she had been helping some muggles that had been hurt by death eaters. Then they came," She paused, choking on her tears. Everyone in the room was looking at her attentively.
"So.. the.. the-death eaters took mum!"Gabrielle wailed, burying her face into Fred's chest, while Fred put his arms around her and rubbed her back soothingly. Gabrielle looked up and continued.
"They would have taken me too. I don't know why they didn't. Bellatrix Lestrange-she cut me right there..with her knife. I have no clue what other damage she would have conflicted on me but, all of a sudden, they were gone. I knew I had to go, they might have come back. When I got your letter, Mrs. Weasley, I was so relived. I don't know what I would have done. Oh Fred, I was so scared!" Gabrielle finished her story and Fred hugged her tightly. Mr. Weasley looked shocked at this news and George and Ginny were very solemn.
"I wish I could get that Bellatrix and string her by the neck!" Fred cried out angrily, gently helping Gabrielle sit down before sitting down next to her. Gabrielle's fingers reached out for his hand, so warm and solid and comforting and he took it, squeezing her hand lightly.
"I can't believe this. Of course Gabrielle, you are welcome anytime dear, and I bet it will be a long while before Fred will let you out of his sight," Mrs. Weasley said, chuckling at her last statement. Fred just gripped Gabrielle's hand tighter.
"Well, I have to be off. Gabrielle, I will look into finding your mother and will do my best. Hard times these are indeed," Mr. Weasley got up from his chair, kissed Molly, and hugged everyone else, giving Fred a pat on the back and Gabrielle a light hug.
"Thanks Mr. Weasley, I know you try your best," Gabrielle got up and hugged him again, and then he was off, with a swish of his robes.
For the next couple of hours, Mrs. Weasley, Ginny and Gabrielle worked on tidying things up from the wedding and Fred and George were upstairs working on some new products for the shop. An occasional bang or smell of smoke would make it's way down. Fred would also come down numerous times, to grad a piece of toast or a pen or pencil to write something down. He would always call Gabrielle over and they would go away, if only for five minutes. George came down after Fred's ninth time to "find something."
"My god, we can't get any work done with Fred coming down every minute to go snog Gabrielle outside by the pond!" George said the last part loudly. Ginny just giggled.
"Oh George, they've been apart for so long, they've missed each other." Mrs. Weasley interjected. A few moments later, Fred and Gabrielle emerged from down the hallway. Both were grinning.
"Ahh...if it isn't the lovebirds. Have a fun time snogging out in the great outdoors, eh," George smirked. Gabrielle turned a deep shade of red and Fred just put his arm around her.
"How would you like it if the girl you loved, you hadn't seen in ages, just got away from getting injured or worse by death eaters? If anything happened to Gabrielle...I don't know what I would do. The whole wizarding world is on the line as it is." Gabrielle was shocked. Fred was never a guy for a serious talk and was usually always happy. She also did feel happy though, Fred had just said how much he loved her. She would only never really know how much he cared.
I hope you liked the first chapter! Now please review and let me know what you think. Also if you have any story ideas, things that could happen, any ideas at all, I would love for you to give your input by putting it in your review or contacting me by PM. I will mention your name to say you helped me with an idea. I really appreciate your reviews, they mean a lot and it gives me motivation to continue writing. :)
Love always,
~FredWeasleyforever 3