Title: Lost and Found
Author: Angel of Darkness
Disclaimer: In case you are wondering Harry Potter still belongs to J.K Rowling, not me. Aww... And I don't own the song lyrics either.
A/N: The Song in the end of this fic is Pretty Baby by Vanessa Carlton.
Katie stood outside of the potions classroom waiting for her friends. Finally, Angelina and George arrived. "Hey Katie!" Angelina said laughing, she was holding onto George for support.
"What is it Angelina?" Katie asked.
"Angelina saw Snape this morning. She had to deliver something from McGonnagall."
"Really?" Katie asked, "So how is it?"
"My... Katie... you have to see!" she shrieked, "He's using a hat to cover it up. His classes won't pay attention, it's insane! We've caused mayhem."
"Angelina," came a voice from behind. Fred. "We always cause mayhem... it's sort of what we're known for."
"But this... this Fred is your best ever."
"Really?" he asked, then he pulled Katie by the arm into Snape's classroom.
The sight was rather outstanding. He was indeed, bald. His hair had completely fallen out. He was wearing a large wizard hat and he looked freakish. Katie held onto Fred for support, which was pointless cause he was cracking up too.
"Take your seats!" Snape ordered, which only made them laugh more.
"Oh my..." Lee Jordan looked at Snape unable to move. Then he sat down next to Fred.
"Your doing Weasleys isn't it?" Lee whispered.
"Not mine, all Fred's idea," George said.
"Great job," he whispered again, "Gave him what he deserved."
The class got nothing done. It was the most entertaining period of the year. After that class they went to lunch at the Great Hall.
"Attention," Dumbledore began that afternoon's announcement, " There is going to be a ball in one week. It is for 4th years and up. I apologize for the shorthand notice, but we wanted it to be a surprise."
There was a lot of mixed chatter, but Katie smiled to herself. Fred was going to get the surprise of a lifetime. "A ball!" Angelina said excitedly, "My, won't that be so fun!"
"Sure," Lee Jordan looked over at her, "I wonder if Alicia Spinnet would want to go with me..."
"She will," Angelina said smiling, "Alicia's a sweet girl, and she likes you."
"Uh..." George said rushed, "Angelina, would you wanna go.."
"Yes!" she shouted, then gaining her composure said, "Yes, I'd love to."
Katie smiled at Fred and he smiled back. Like they were going to go without each other. "I cannot wait for this ball," Katie said.
"A week..." Fred said, "My potion for you will be done in exactly a week."
"Great," Katie turned and kissed him quickly, "You are so wonderful."
"I know I am," he joked.
~*~*~*
The ball came quickly. It was only an hour away. Fred rushed on the final touches on the potion. It was just about done. He was all ready in dress robes, ready for the ball.
He took the potion and poured it into a bottle. He rushed down to the common room to find Katie.
She was sitting by the fire with Angelina. She looked stunning, in pale blue robes. "Katie..." he said amazed.
"Fred!" she looked up nervously.
"Hey," he said smiling, "Katie I finished the potion... do you want to..."
"Sure," she said, "I'll try it. I trust you."
"If she blows up I am going to hurt you Fred Weasley," Angelina warned.
Katie took the potion Fred offered her. "I'll go to the girl's bathrooms..."
"Come back with memories please," Fred whispered hoping.
A few minutes later Katie returned crying. "Are you okay?" Fred asked.
"Yes, I am wonderful," she replied, "I remember everything there is to remember. My birthday is March 13th. I was born in Ireland, but we moved when I was three. My favorite subject is Transfiguration and I hate potions. My older brother's name is Daniel... I could go on and on."
"Oh," Fred said astounded, "Katie this is a miracle."
"No, I think you are a miracle."
"Come on," he said laughing, "Let's go down to the Great Hall, best be early to the ball."
"Sure," she said following him.
The Hall was lovely, covered in light colors. Katie waved at Alicia Spinnet who was standing with Lee Jordan.
"Katie?" Alicia asked, "How'd it go? I overheard you were going to get your memory back."
"I did," Katie laughed, "Hey, Alicia do you want me to tell Lee all those things you've said about him?"
"No!" Alicia pushed Lee away, "Keep your mouth shut Katie Bell."
Soon the ball had began. The opening song was a muggle song, very well chosen for the first dance Katie and Fred shared.
You light me up and then I fall for you
you lay me down and then I call for you
stumbling on reasons that are far and few
I let it call come down and then some for you
pretty baby, don't you leave me
I have been saving smiles for you
pretty baby, why can't you see
your the one that I belong to
I'll be the embrace that keeps you warm
for your the sun that breaks the storm
I'll be all right, and I'll sleep sound
as long as you keep coming round.
"Pretty song," Fred whispered into Katie's ear.
"Yes," she said, "I love Muggle music. It's much more honest... my mum loved it too."
"I think I'm a fan too," Fred smiled. Katie looked over his shoulder to see Angelina and George dancing near them. Just beyond them were Alicia and Lee. Everyone was so happy.
I know things can't last forever
but there are lessons you will never learn
oh just the sense of you it makes me-
The music was cut off by Professor McGonagall who had an announcement. "I forgot to announce something very important," she said, "Few students in my career have proven themselves worthy of a recognition like this one..."
"Great, what'd Percy do now?" Fred whispered to George, but Katie began to laugh.
"What Katie?" he asked, but McGonagall answered for her: "The Student I am recognizing today is Mister Fred Weasley."
"No," Fred said looking at Katie embarrassedly.
"Mister Weasley's classmate, fellow Gryffindor Katie Bell had been going through quite the dilemma. Since a tragic accident at a Quidditch practice, she has had amnesia. According to this student, the problem would have been unbearable if he wasn't there for her. This kind of friendship is what Hogwarts stands for. I award sixty points to Gryffindor."
Katie dragged Fred to McGonagall. "He deserved it Professor..." she said smiling, "He did..."
Fred was blushing bright red. "No... I didn't do anything a friend wouldn't do."
"I admire it," McGonagall said.
"Surprised?" Katie asked.
"Yes," he said still red, "I can't believe you!"
"I love you," she whispered, "Thank you for being there when I was lost."
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A/N: I am so glad that I made some of you think about Fred/Katie as a pairing! Yay for my little weird ship!