"Hurry up Ron!" cried Hermione from her space in their shared compartment with Harry. As Ron finally entered the train, they shut the compartment door and Hermione whispered the silencing charm.

"Did you hear the news?" She cried excitedly.

"What, that Umbridge is a hateful toad? Or that I'm an utter liar?" Harry replied distantly as he stared out the window. He was so tired of the whispers, and the rumours, and all the bloody drama that seemed to plague him. Just once, he wanted a peaceful moment.

"No Harry, the news that Odile Reisinger will be joining us for Christmas!" That got his attention and he sat forward to face her.

"What, at headquarters?" That was the real question. Since the Order had decided it to be safer for Harry and the rest to spend Christmas in Grimmauld place, he supposed that would have to be what that meant.

"I suppose. After all, she's there by invite of the headmaster himself."

"Well, I suppose he'll talk to anyone but me." He mumbled bitterly, slouching back against his seat.

"What does she know about the Order? Or Sirius? Does she know that Lupin is a werewolf? What is her real relationship with the twins? And how do we know if we can trust her?" Ron asked, ranting a bit.

"How am I supposed to know Ron? I only know what Ginny told me." Hermione replied hotly, a bit flustered at his barrage of questions.

"I just- well my family can't any more problems after Dad's-" Ron's voice broke slightly with the thought of the attack on his father, causing Hermione to place a hand over his own. It was an intimate gesture, but neither parties seemed to care very much. Harry couldn't help but smile at his friends through the hand covering his mouth. Oh how blind they were. And they weren't the only two.

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"Odile, just come and sit with us. Stop being difficult!"

"No Fred, I always sit on my own. Nothing's changed. I don't care what you or anyone else says. I'm not moving." She replied primly, settling down on the coach bench.

"Right, that's it." And without another word, he reached over and slung her body over his shoulder, making sure she was still covered modestly by her skirt.

"FRED WEASLEY, YOU PUT ME DOWN OR I SWEAR, I'LL SLAP YOU SO HARD YOUR FUTURE KIDS WILL FEEL IT!" She yelled, her southern accent seeming more intense than usual.

"This would have been so much easier if you'd just cooperated." He replied cheerfully. And with that, he charmed her bag to follow them and set off to his shared cabin with his brother. Of course, she tore into him, but when he simply didn't reply she flopped down and waited until they'd reached their destination. She huffed when they passed dozens of compartments full of students, all staring at the show they seemed to putting on. As if they needed any more fuel for their stupid rumours. When they finally reached his carriage, he popped open the doors and tossed her on the padded bench, before sitting down next to her.

"Nice of you to join us." Remarked George, a cheeky grin on his face.

"Oh shut up."

"Oh hello children! Come on dears! Everyone's waiting!" Fred grinned widely when he saw his loving mother, but turned to see Odile hanging back slightly. He slowed down to a halt as he waited for her to catch up.

"Everything alright?"

"Yup. Everything is just great. Just fantastic. Nothing wrong here. Not at all. I'm chill as a lima bean. Actually lima beans are best hot. Chill as sweet tea. Or as-"

"Is the great Odile Reisinger nervous?" He chuckled, but winced when she punched his arm.

"Shut up ok? I've just never done this before. Never met the guys parents. I've had boyfriends and flings, but never been home to meet mom and dad, y'know?" Fred looked down at her, and for the first time didn't see the threatening, crazy woman he usually saw. He saw a real girl, with real feelings. And that made his heart beat faster than usual, even as he tried his best to ignore it.

"You admitting you like me finally?" He sing songed, wiggling his eyebrows. She chuckled and pushed him. Hard.

"Way to ruin the moment Weasley."

"Hah, sorry. C'mon Black Swan, Mum's not going to bite." And with that, he grabbed her hand and started to pull her along. She stuck her heels into the ground causing him to sigh and stop. He turned to face her and grasped her face gently.

"Odile, please. I promise, no one is going to hurt nor hate you. Ok? I swear it." He promised, staring into her ridiculously beautiful pale green eyes. She gulped, and nodded, trying her best to avoid eye contact without it being too noticeable. He chuckled at her obvious discomfort but linked their arms together, ignoring all the judgemental and curious stares, and he whispered phrases of support in her ear. They stopped to greet Mrs. Weasley and the rest of the group at the ministry approved car.

"Oh hello, Fred! Come here, dear!" Mrs. Weasley cried as she wrapped him in a large hug. Odile stood there awkwardly until Mrs. Weasley turned to face her.

"And you must be Odile, darling! It is so good to finally meet you!" She cried as she pulled her into a bone-crushing hug. Odile stiffened, and patted her on the back in an awkward manner. She saw Fred doing his absolute best to not laugh at her pain and shot him a downright dirty glare.

"Um, it's nice to meet you too." She replied once the plump woman had released her. Mrs. Weasley smiled before her lips down turned into a frown.

"Now, what's this I hear about ring shopping?"

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"Oh for Salazar's sake Fred, it's not that funny."

"Yes it is! You should have seen your face! Where's a camera when you need one?" She sighed at his antics before looking out the window. They were approaching their destination. The Weasleys, Harry, Hermione, and Odile were all cramped in the backseat and she was rather glad that she would be out of the car soon. Especially since she was almost on Fred's lap. Not by choice mind you.

"How would you like it if my father asked you about your non-existent engagement ring?"

"I'd be very happy to tell him that you were being cheap and hadn't gotten me one yet."

"Cheap? How dare you?"

"Very cheap. Couldn't even get me that big diamond I asked for."

"Oh, I'll show you a big di-"

"Can you two please stop flirting!" Ron huffed. Odile spun to face the boy with a deathly stare, and he shrunk back in his seat slightly.

"We are not-"

"Oh finally, we're here." Harry cried, jumping out of the car the minute it stopped.

"Where's here?" Asked Odile when she realised that the address that Dumbledore had given her was not there. Suddenly the buildings in front of her began to shake and move apart.

"Headquarters. Surely Professor Dumbledore talked to you about the Order. Right?" Harry asked suspiciously. She opened her mouth to explain herself but Fred slung an arm around her shoulders and gave him a pointed look.

"Lay off her Harry. She's a guest here." Harry watched her suspiciously before eventually nodding and headed towards the house. Odile looked up at Fred and grinned slightly. And though she would never admit it, she enjoyed having his arm around her, and the warmth radiating off his body. He bent his head down slightly to whisper in her ear.

"Laugh like I just said something funny." She let out a convincing giggle, and he had to admit, she had some skills.

"Right, so here's the deal. You already know about Sirius' innocence, but try not to stare or mention about his time as a prisoner whatsoever. Professor Lupin is also here, not that you actually met him last time, so don't stare at his scar, it makes him uncomfortable. Mad Eye Moody also stops in every once in awhile. The real one this time. And as we pass through the hallway, there is a curtain over a painting. Do not lift that curtain. You will regret it. Alright?" She smiled hesitantly, but nodded before he continued.

"As far as everyone knows, we are in a happy relationship. It's the only way I could convince Tonks to come with. That my paramour was dying to visit her family, and, like the good boyfriend I am, I simply had to attend to her needs."

"Really Fred? You said all that?"

"Well I may be paraphrasing a slight bit." She chuckled and shook her head at his antics. He drew her even closer to his body, but told himself it was just an act. He wanted so badly to win that bet. But we can't always get what we want.

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EDITED= 09/14/17