8th May 1998

"Come on, sweetheart" Katie said to Ange as they helped her dress- this was getting worse. "Angelina Johnson" Alicia said warningly as Ange seemed to snap out of it. "Please, we're losing you like we've lost him" she said as she brushed away loose tears. "It wasn't just you that lost your love, we lost a best friend" she said, Katie nodded sadly. Ange looked up at both of them- tears' falling down her own cheeks as she pulled on the black maxi dress. She didn't want anything fitted to her body on. She sighed as she stood from the bed, moving slowly across the room to her mirror as her best friends stood and watched nervously as Ange turned around again. They noticed she was shaking and quickly moved over, pulling her into their arms as she broke down in sobs, and they hadn't even got to the funeral yet.

"I have something to tell you" Ange sobbed as she gripped onto Katie's arm. Looking at both of her best friends as they stood her up straight again and she somewhat relaxed, breathing deeply as she forced back her tears. Katie and Alicia watched expectantly as Ange slowly moved her lips to talk-

"I'm pregnant"

The words came out quietly-Ange couldn't shout it out, she didn't feel like celebrating. How could she, without Fred?

"He didn't even know" she whispered as Katie and Alicia both looked at each other with wide eyes. Realisation kicking in to both of them- this was why she'd been so sick and moody, not just because of Fred's death. But because she was having a baby.

"Oh, Angie" Katie said softly as she hugged Ange close to her as Alicia shook her head- "This is just… so big" she said as she breathed out deeply. "You're going to have to tell his family, Ange" she said as Katie glared at her for some reason. "I know" Ange said, bursting out into tears again- "That's…. that scares me… what am I supposed to say? Oh I'm pregnant with your dead son's child!" she said as her heart began to race with nerves. "What if they hate the idea? What if it upsets them?" she asked her best friends who shook their heads, not knowing truthfully. "They won't be upset, love" Katie said softly with a reassuring smile- "They'll probably be happy. Knowing there's a part of him left in this world" she whispered as Ange nodded slowly.

Katie sighed and Alicia nodded, gesturing at the door- "Come on, sweetie" she said softly to Angelina as they walked out of her bedroom and towards the front door. "Let's go" Alicia sighed reluctantly, not wanting to face this next few hours.

"Go on" Katie urged Ange as they looked over at the Weasley family who were all stood nearby at the wake in their home. Albeit even battered than before, it was still there home that they had returned to. Ange nodded and moved over, tapping Molly Weasley on the shoulder- Molly turned around, tear stained cheeks as Ange's were. "Yes, dear?" she said with the remnants of a sad smile. "I… I need to talk to you all" Ange said, stuttering over her words almost as she looked into all of their now expectant faces.

George watched on curiously- what had Ange got to tell them? What could she say? He hoped it wasn't another pathetic apology- how could all these people be apologising when they didn't know how it felt… he watched her closely, his eyes not leaving the still, very pretty girl that he had always liked. But Fred… she had been Fred's girl, not his. And she probably always would be in her mind.

Ange closed her eyes slightly and breathed out deeply- "I… I'm pregnant" she whispered as Molly smiled- "Oh… that's good" she said softly as George quickly walked over- Molly's eyes widened as she realised… "With Fred's child?" she asked, her hands on Ange's arms as she looked into her eyes- Ange nodded and more tears fell as the Weasley family didn't quite know what to say or do. Ginny smiled and moved over, hugging Ange- "Oh, that's fantastic!" she said- "A baby Fred running round, that's all we need" she laughed. Ange nodded and tried to smile excitedly- but she couldn't feign it very well. There were congratulations from the other family members, Ange thanked each one- thanked them for their promises to look after her, and the baby.

But George just stood there, looking, more like staring at Ange. She was carrying his niece or nephew- Fred's child. She had instantly become the most important person on the planet for him right then. He had to protect her. He moved over and pulled her into his arms- "I'll look after you both" he said softly as he held her, Ange hadn't expected it but she was thankful. She smiled ever so slightly and rested her head on his shoulder. "Thank you" she whispered to him as she closed her eyes, the tears never ceased falling.