Muggle transport was definitely not George's thing. It wasn't that he was picky of his way of transporting or anything; it was more of the fact that it made him feel exposed. He could use magic if something was about to harm him, but with Muggles all around him he would have to deal with the Ministry afterwards.

And any contact with the Ministry right now, was the last thing he needed. But apparently, 'apparating was not a good option at the time being'.

Most of the train passengers were sitting in the compartments and the train corridor in his wagon was empty, but he could hear the people talking in the compartments.

He was about to walk to next wagon, where the food was located, when suddenly he stopped. He felt a chill up his spine, the little hairs on his nape rose.

George wasn't a paranoid person, and neither the war he had been a part of had affected him in that level, nor the death of his brother. So, naturally, he trusted his gut, when he felt like someone or something was behind him.

'What do you mean you want more?'

'It means, Mr. Weasley, that I require one more thing, as a payment.'

'…What is it?'

'Oh please' she chuckled 'Not now. I will inform you in our next meeting.'

'How are you so sure there will be a next meeting?'

'Oh' she chuckled again 'It's certain that you will return. Because from now on, you will need my help. And not the opposite.'

George's fingertips touched his wand in his pocket and close his eyes. It could be nothing. It could just be his imagination.

He turned around and faced a small child at the side of the wagon. Right, he thought and let a breath, he didn't he had been holding, I shouldn't start getting paranoid now.

"Hello" he greeted politely as the small child, a blond girl with two pigtails, watched him.

"Hi" the girl whispered and looked at the floor shyly. "I'm looking for my mom, sir, have you seen her?"

George's eyebrows furrowed in thought. "No, unfortunately, I don't think I have. But I'm heading to the restaurant wagon, so if you want, we can inform someone there to help you."

The girl shook her head negatively and raised her shoulders. "I'll wait for her here, I guess. I'm sure she'll find me."

George smiled. "Okay then." He turned around and was about to slide the door open when-

"My mom died, you know. You could have saved her as well. But you only care about yourself" the girl's voice was heard behind him.

His hand froze on the door handle and slowly turned around. "What did you say?" he asked her with a low voice.

It was now the girl's turn to furrow her eyebrows in confusion. "I said it was nice to meet you." George stared at her for a few more seconds, before he nodded slowly and passed through the door.

"Sorry I'm late" George mumbled and put on his best smile, so Fred wouldn't suspect something was going , he knows something is going on, George thought and sat on his seat, giving Fred a marmalade sandwich, people don't come back to life like that.

For a moment both were silent as they unwrapped the food from its package. The sound of the train was filling the compartment, and George hoped the elephant in the room wouldn't dare to make his presence clear.

But of course the elephant would make an appearance.

"I know you told me not to ask anything until we reach the Burrow…" Fred broke the silence "..but you know me, and considering the situation-"

"Don't do this, Fred-"

"Bloody hell, George, do you expect me to act as if everything is normal? I was dead!"

"Hey!" George shouted and shot up his seat , looking around, half-expecting a team of Aurors to appear and drive him to Azkaban, "don't ever say that again, you don't know who might be listening," he continued, lowering his voice and proceeded to sit down again.

Fred nodded and left his half-eaten sandwich on the side. "Just answer me one question" he said and looked at George, "I know you more than anyone, but I have to know…"

The same pair of eyes met their own identical ones. "Are you in any case involved with Dark Magic?"

A few silent, but tense moments passed. "Honestly, I don't know." And George's words left hanging in the air.

Thank you for reading this, guys! For the people who also reviewed, I double thank you, because reviews motivate me so much and they make me so happy. :D I know it might seem a little vague and general now, but I promise it will make more sense after the next chapter. Stay tuned and tell me your thoughts by reviewing! :D Also keep in mind that English is not my first language soooo forgive me if I make some mistakes here and there Til next timeee

-Elfriede