Ron's favorite scent in the world, even more than Hermione, was bubble gum. Strange, huh? Even more strange than ladies perfume.
Ron loved the sweet, sticky smell of bubble gum for many reasons.
Bubble gum was just sweet in general, and Ron loved the chewing and the bubbles but that was the least important memory to him. More importantly was his fourth year.
When the Weasleys broke into Harry's fireplace the summer of their fourth year, Fred and George had "accidentally" given Dudley and Ton-Tongue Toffee and Ron found that hilarious, of course. All of the Weasleys Wizard Wheezes smelled obnoxiously sweet and they were brightly colored. Like bubble gum! Anytime a Puking Pastille or a Fever Fudge was involved, it was a good time.
Bubble gum reminded Ron of Weasleys Wizard Wheezes but more specifically, Fred. Ron really really REALLY missed Fred. Ron's heart still ached at the thought of Fred. Yes, George was the one missing his other half, but Ron was still grieving. The happiness and brightness of gum was like that of Fred. Fred's jokes, his laugh, how he pulled pranks on Ron. Ron always became very angry when Fred pulled a prank, but now Ron would give anything to see Fred pop out from behind a door in the middle of night.
As much as Ron now hated bubble gum, he still loved it. Fred's memory would forever live on but Fred himself wouldn't. Ron now understood why Neville kept the gum wrappers his parents gave to him.
Whenever Ron was feeling sad about Fred, he would think of bubble gum and think of all the good times Fred had brought.
Why did Fred have to die? :'( This shows Ron true, deep feelings. He has a deep side, but chooses to bury it under the simplicity and joys of life. You like? As much as Ron loves Hermione, Fred will always be first. Simple as that.
I am thinking of ending it here and if I don't, the only person I have scents for is Luna Lovegood. R&R, tell me if I should end it here or do Luna as well.
