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"Come on lovebirds! We're going to be late!" Tonks cried, tapping her foot awaiting Fred and Odile by the entrance to the international floo chute. Odile huffed, body already protesting at the thought of having to walk anymore. She, Sirius, and Remus had been up for most of the night, exchanging stories of pranks, teachers, and such, and she was beginning to feel it. Fred had shook his head at her sleep deprived zombie state that morning, and had been the first to pour her a cup of coffee. Sirius and Remus had eventually been roused from their slumber for goodbyes, and the whole room noticed that a bond had been formed between the young girl and the two remaining Marauders. A bond over fellow demons and a new lease on life.
And although the two felt uncomfortable here at the ministry, they knew that as long as they stuck together, nothing could hurt them. They had decided to go in disguise, with Fred turning his ginger locks to a dark brown, and Odile's hair returning to that silver blonde she had hated so much. They were both wearing rather unassuming clothing so as not to draw attention to themselves. Tonks on the other hand made quite a statement with her bright pink hair and mismatched outfit. She drew dirty looks as she walked around, but she merely held her head up high and ignored them all. That was the amazing thing about the bad arse woman. She was so young for someone of her position, and yet so fierce, not giving a flying fuck about what anyone thought about her.
"We're coming, hold your horses." Odile huffed, dragging her case behind her, Fred in tow. The young couple were bringing up the rear given the fact that Tonks didn't seem to understand what walking at a reasonable pace was. She tried to be annoyed, but in reality, Odile couldn't maintain a straight face the whole time they rushed towards the floo. It was finally time. She would get to see her family the first time in what felt like forever. And she would have Fred with her when it happened. She had no idea how it came about, but this had been the best week and a half of her life. She had actually found one of the last decent guys left on this Earth, and he wasn't bad looking either. She grinned as she looked back at Fred. It was funny how these things came about. At the beginning of the year, if you had told her she would end up with Fred Weasley, Odile would have laughed in your face. Now, she couldn't imagine a day without waking up to Fred's yelling or tickling kisses on her neck.
"What are you so happy about Black Swan?" Fred asked as he noticed the large grin on her face.
"Oh nothing. Come on, let's hurry before Tonks leaves us behind."
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"Odile! Oh honey!" Odile burst into a wide grin as she ran into her Grandma's arms. She felt her Grandma return her enthusiasm with a tight squeeze, chuckling at her granddaughter's excitement. Sue Fuller's heart soared at the fact she had a chance to hug her daughter's little girl again. The last reminder of the child she'd raised, and her precious grandbaby.
"Grandma, I missed you so much." Odile murmured, before snuggling into the hug. They stood there like that for a good five minutes before a cough interrupted them from behind.
"God woman, can I give my grandchild a hug now?"
"Hey Pop-pop! How ya been?" Joe Fuller grinned from ear to ear at the sight of his granddaughter, all grown up.
"Ah not bad for an older man." He said, before laughing and squeezing Odile tight, almost lifting her off the floor.
"Joe watch your back!" Her grandmother cried smacking said man on the arm.
"I am woman! Why don't you mind your fussing." He shot back.
"Don't you talk to me like that Joe Fuller or you won't be getting no dinner from me tonight."
"Yes ma'am." He replied sarcastically before giving Odile a "can-you-believe-this-woman" look. She chuckled at that before turning to her Grandma.
"So," she said with a clap of her hands, "What are we eating?"
"Well we got a honey roasted ham, some mashed potatoes, collard greens, a few mixed veggies, and of course, some biscuits and gravy."
"Oh, that sounds delicious! I haven't had a good meal in so long!" At this she heard someone clearing their throat and turned to see Fred looking at her with raised eyebrows.
"Not that your mom doesn't cook great food, it's just-" She let out a huff when she saw him laughing at her worried expression.
"Now who are these nice people sweetie?" She whirled around to see her Grandma giving Tonks' style "the eye" and Grandpop Joe giving Fred a look.
"Oh, this is Tonks. She is the Auror that was sent to protect me and this is Fred he's my- uh-"
"Boyfriend." Fred finished for her as she smiled back at him.
"Nice to meet you, sir. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home while Odile is visiting." Fred greeted her grandfather, extending his hand for a shake. Her grandfather glared at him for a moment, just long enough to make Fred feel uncomfortable, before grinning a shaking his hand firmly.
"Good to meet you son. Ah ha, nice grip you got there. Always respect a boy with a decent grip. Now, come inside tell me about yourself. You drink beer?" Fred sent Odile a look of panic as her grandfather began to drag him into the house, but she simply giggled and gave him a little wave.
"Oh honey, I'm so glad you're home." Her grandmother chirped, grasping her arm lovingly.
"Me too, Grandma. Now, shall we save Fred before Grandpop decides to show him how skinning a deer works." Her grandmother chuckled and led her inside, relishing in the knowledge that she had her granddaughter all to herself, for at least a week.
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"Is that Odile?" cried Mary, setting down her bags on the floor, shocked to see her cousin. They planned her arrival to be a surprise for all her extended family, and it was certainly paying off.
"Odile!" Her Uncle John exclaimed joyfully, wrapping the young girl in a tight hug. She laughed at their enthusiasm, something she had missed so much.
"We missed you darlin'!" Her Aunty Sal chortled, patting her on the back.
"And who the hell is this?" Her cousin Bill asked, suddenly noticing Fred sitting next her.
"GIRL, WHAT DID I TELL YOU? NO BOYFRIENDS UNTIL YOU'RE THIRTY!"
"Shut up John David." Odile replied, rolling her eyes at her cousin's outraged voice. He shook his head and gave his baby cousin a hug. She chuckled slightly before releasing him and motioning Fred to stand.
"Everyone, this is Fred. Fred, this is everyone. Fred is my boyfriend, and I happen to like him a lot, so try not to scare him off, ok?" They all exchanged long looks as Fred stood there nervously, feeling like he was looking down the barrels of a firing squad.
"He makes you happy?" John David asked, still staring at Fred incredulously.
"Very." She assured, grasping his hand in her own. He grinned softly down at her, as she faced her family head on. She was so brave, so beautiful, his swan. Perfect in his eyes, and he felt his heart speed up when she met his eyes and beamed at him. He felt his grin stretch wider as she continued to look at him with that angelic face, those sea glass coloured eyes, and gorgeous smile lines. He longed to kiss every inch of her face. But especially those soft, plump lips. That kiss on Christmas had been perfect in every fashion; soft, yet passionate. There was none of the awkwardness that usually came with a first kiss, it was if they both were on the exact same wavelength. There was no pressure on either side, it was comfortable, and sent a warmth shooting through him that he had never felt with any other girl. And it was certainly a feeling he wanted to experience every moment of every day, until the end of his days.
"Well then." He was thrust back to reality, and his current situation. He waited for the verdict, slightly terrified. What if they didn't accept him? What if they told Odile to never see him again? What if-
"If he makes you happy, then it's alright with us. Welcome to the family kid." John David finished, thrusting his hand out for shake, which Fred returned enthusiastically.
"Thank you sir." He replied, grinning from ear to ear. He suddenly felt himself being yanked forward, and a hand grasped the back of his neck.
"Hurt my baby cousin and I'll show you every function of my shotgun, understood?" John David hissed into his ear. Fred nodded hurriedly and John David released him before clapping his hands once then rubbing them together.
"Now, how do you feeling about hunting?" Fred chuckled in shock and he heard Odile groan from beside him. He looked back at her and felt the warmth fill his bones once more. He would never get tired of this feeling he had when he around her. Never.
A/N: Alright kiddies, that's it for this chapter! God, writing this one was like visiting my family myself. My American side of the family lives up in Ohio, but all my aunts and uncles are from NC, and other assorted places in the South. And good Lord, my Aunt Mary can fix you up a good heart attack meal in an instant!
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EDITED= 09/14/17