Author's Note: I do not own any of the characters in this story. All the Harry Potter Characters are copyright to their respective owners. The only things that I own are the characters I make up. I write this for my own enjoyment and the enjoyment of the readers. I do not write this story for any profit and I do not plan to in the future.
Description: George Weasley has always led a charismatic life; a life of mischief, pranks, and mayhem galore. But when he meets Arianna McKinnon, a girl who shouldn't even be alive, his life suddenly becomes a lot more interesting. George Weasley x OC.
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You're Making It Come Alive
By: Red Car Wire
Prologue
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Marlene McKinnon was far from what would define a person as ordinary. She was top of her class, witty as anything there was, and an exceptional duelist. She never thought of herself highly though. Her fiancé, Sirius Black, was the one who always reminded her of how brilliant she was exactly. In Marlene's mind, she was a quiet little know it all with a foul temper who usually holds a grudge. She was protective of those she loved and cared for them in a motherly nurturing way. She care more for Sirius and their daughter Arianna more than anything. She had Arianna on a warm evening in May 1978. Both she and Sirius were surprised to know that she was pregnant with their first child after only a year of being engaged. Marlene was the one who decided to put the wedding on hold and raise Arianna before they got married. Sirius agreed, but wanted nothing more than to call Marlene his wife.
It was a warm spring day as Marlene and Sirius took Arianna to the Burrow to visit Molly and Arthur. As they approached the gate to the Burrow, Marlene noticed two red haired twins running towards the three of them. "Marley," they cried with excitement as they each hugged one of her legs.
Sirius laughed and looked over towards Marlene. "Marley? I think I should start calling you that."
"They're three Sirius, they can't pronounce Marlene."
"Marlene! Marlene!" A little Percy Weasley screeched as he ran towards her. "Can you please tell Fred and George to stop putting spiders on me," he begged with a pout.
"We weren't!" They protested and stuck their tongues out at him.
"Now boys behave," she told them as she set Arianna down next to Fred. "I'm counting on you to make these two behave themselves okay."
"Okay mummy," Arianna said as Marlene gave her daughter a kiss on the forehead.
"Definitely your mother's daughter." Sirius laughed as he ruffled her brown curls hair.
They watched as their Arianna ran off with the Weasley twins laughing and talking a mile per minute. Marlene laughed and turned her head towards the entrance to the Burrow. A very pregnant Molly Weasley stood holding her latest child, Ron, in her arms. "Marlene, Sirius how are you? Please come inside."
"Here Molly let me hold Ron for you. A woman in your condition really should not be standing. Is Arthur still at work," she asked as she cradled the young boy.
"Yes, I'm afraid he won't be home until later tonight." She eased herself into a chair at the kitchen table and turned to Bill and Charlie. "Go outside and keep an eye on Fred and George. I have to talk with Marlene and Sirius about a few things.
The boys nodded and went to go look after their younger siblings. Molly waited until the door was shut and that she was positive that they boys were out of earshot. "Now what is it you wanted to talk to me about? Your letter sounded urgent," she asked motioning for the two to sit down.
Marlene was the first to take a seat. "The thing is Molly. It seems that this war is going to be lasting a lot longer than any of us could hope for. I just wanted to discuss with you what will happen to Arianna if something happens to Sirius or me." She noticed Sirius's jaw clench and his body freeze. She paced her hand over his. "There is a chance that we might not live through-"
"Marlene please don't talk that way," Molly asked looking past her friend and towards the children playing outside.
"I don't want to Molly, but I have to. My mother died just last month. We're not sure just how long that I'll be here or Sirius." Tears began to form in her eyes and Sirius gave her hand a squeeze. "The point is. If anything happens to me, Sirius, or anyone else in my family, promise that you'll take care of Arianna for us. I know it's a lot to ask, but-"
"Say no more," Molly interrupted. "I would be proud to raise Arianna, but both you and Sirius are strong. We can make it through this war. There is no need for you to worry."
"But still Molly, next to Lily and James, we want you and Arthur to raise Arianna if anything happens to us," Sirius repeated Marlene's words.
After a long period Molly finally nodded. "Arianna is a lucky little girl. She has two parents who completely and utterly adore her. Who care more for her well being than their own."
"I suppose that's what every parent is like. You're the biggest representative for it," Marlene said as she tickled Ron's stomach.
The little boy cooed with happiness and Marlene giggled at him. "Sometimes loved ones are all you need during times like these," she muttered to the child.
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It was the day after Arianna's third birthday. Marlene's brothers Russell, Benjamin, and Sterling along with her father had all decided to stay an extra day to help Marlene around the house. Sirius was out with James and Lily, discussing what he referred to as simple chatter. Marlene usually saw past her fiancé's little white lies and Sirius saw past hers as well. Though in fair turn, Marlene's weren't exactly that good to begin with.
It was around nine that Marlene had decided to put her daughter to sleep. Her father, Maurice, decided to come with her to tuck his granddaughter into bed. As Marlene placed Arianna in her bed, the little girl reached out for a tattered old book filled with muggle fairy tales. Marlene happily took it and opened it up. "Which one do you want read to you," she asked her daughter with a warm smile.
"Sleeping Beauty," Arianna asked sitting up so she could clearly see the pages of the colorful book.
Maurice moved so that he was sitting next to Arianna. "Alright than. Once upon a time in a land far away, there lived a king and queen. They were both very excited because the queen was expecting her first child. When the baby was born, they were both pleased that it was a baby girl. They held a huge celebration for the whole kingdom in honor of their new daughter, inviting everyone except for the evil witch who lived in a dark and lonely castle."
Arianna, who already had the story memorized by heart, inched closer to her mom to see the non-moving illustration of a disgruntled witch with pale skin, long raven hair, and beady piercing eyes. She shivered and listened to her mother continue until a loud bang came from downstairs.
Marlene and Maurice both jumped up. They heard a series of spells being cast downstairs. The sound of a man's voice yelling, "Crucio" could be heard over it all though. Marlene quickly shut the door and placed Arianna in Maurice's arms. "What's going on mummy," the girl asked frightened more than anything.
There were flashes of blue, purple, and finally green on the outside of the door. Marlene was in tears as she kissed her daughter on the cheek. "Mummy loves you more than anything remember that. You'll be save, no matter what."
She looked up at her father, "Take care of her, just like we planned. Write to Sirius, tell him that you and Arianna are alright."
Maurice nodded and pulled his daughter towards him for a tight hug. He kissed her on the forehead. "You're a brave witch. You can fight them, just like your brothers are."
Cackling laughter could be heard from downstairs along with what sounded like a number of people running upstairs. Marlene quickly pulled out her wand and turned to her father. "Go," she instructed mustering up all the courage she had.
With that and a loud crack, Maurice and Arianna disappeared.
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Author's Note: Okay so I figured I'd lay down the foundation of my story before I actually jumped into it. I was always fascinated by Marlene McKinnon and who she was. I also thought she and Sirius would be perfect for each other. I do not plan to write any Marlene/Sirius fanfics anytime soon. I'll post the first chapter sometime later today and I already started on the second chapter. They will get progressively longer as time goes by, I like my stories to build up over time and have humor as well. Always balance tragedy with comedy.