Twin Exchange May 2013
Prompts (choose at least one):
Hawk
Pairing:
Hermione/Fred
Quotes (use one):
"On the roof"
Title: Have You Ever Thought About Flying?
Summary: Hermione finds Fred on the roof pondering some deep thoughts.
Written By: May Reach
Rating: K+
Dislcaimer: I do not own Harry Potter! Ob…viously.
Hermione was standing at the Burrow's sink washing dishes with Ginny when George came in from outside without his Twin. Ginny and Hermione exchanged a glance, it wasn't usual for Fred and George to be separated from each other's side, especially after the war. Once the dishes were dried and put away Hermione wandered outside with one of her muggle books to find a good reading place. It was a sunny day and she wanted to enjoy the good weather while she could. Upon her exit Hermione found Fred sitting on top of the shed roof, her curiosity quickly got the better of her and she walked over.
"Why are you on the roof?" Hermione called up and Fred looked down at her.
"Seemed like a good place." Fred replied returning his attention to the moving clouds above.
"Why?" Hermione prompted.
"Curiosity killed the cat you know." Fred smirked down at Hermione who grinned back.
"Yes, but satisfaction brought him back." Hermione returned and Fred shook his head.
"Care to join me?" He waved to the open roof next to him.
"How do I get up there?" Hermione was staring at the walls as though they wouldn't support her weight.
"Hand me your book," Fred leaned over and stretched his hand down. Hermione handed it over and he placed it carefully on the roof, then with one foot and one arm supporting him he dropped his body over the side of the building and reached out for Hermione. She grasped his hand with both of her and used the wall for some lift. Fred pulled her up onto the thin metal and they sat in silence both watching the sky.
"It's a really nice view." Hermione commented as she looked down at the Weasley property which stretched clear out to the pond.
"It's a nice place to come and think." Fred said lying back onto the roof so he could just stare up.
"I prefer the tree by the pond." Hermione told him joining his position, the book forgotten on the roof.
"Differences in opinion," Fred turned his head towards her to grin in amusement.
"You should try my spot sometime." Hermione suggested and he looked back up at a cloud.
They sat in silence for a while longer just enjoying each other's company. As they watched a Hawk soared over them searching the open fields for mice or other small prey.
"Have you ever thought about flying?" Fred asked suddenly.
"Do you mean on a broom? I don't mind it; I've done it several times before. It's sort of like a plane without the seats, wings, and walls."
"I meant what if you could fly like a Hawk? Just spend your life soaring around and nesting on cliff sides or in trees; spending your days hunting for food to bring back to your children, with no guarantee of finding food for yourself. Being free," Fred sighed watching as the Hawk dove into the grass apparently spotting a bit of food.
"Isn't that what we are though? We are going out into the world fighting for our lives. We spend our lives working, searching for money to use to buy food with no guarantee we will be able to bring back enough for our whole family. It's a big world out there, we are free to do as we please, but everything has an effect on everything else." Hermione replied, watching the bird soar back up with something in its claws.
"That's pretty deep you know?" Fred rolled onto one side to face her.
"Just thinking," Hermione smiled at him, rolling onto her side as well.
"I think you're a very pretty Hawk." Fred then turned red; he hadn't meant to say it out loud.
"Thank you; you're a pretty charming one yourself." Hermione let out a small laugh and Fred joined.
Today was the day they flew free in the air, soaring just as a Hawk.
