When Gred and Feorge met Padfoot and Moony
Chapter 5: A little revenge, Weasley style
A/N: Finally!!! In this chapter, we get to see a little torture…. And I'm only going to give you one hint: "ferret"… oh, and a little storytelling at the last part… fun begins next chapter!
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As Malfoy's name was mentioned, both Harry and Ron grew silent and angry, clenching their fists unconsciously.
-What did he do this time? – asked Harry
Ginny, as red as her hair, answered – He saw us in the bookstore, and started calling us names. You know, the usual…
Hermione grumped – No, it was NOT the usual! – she said, her voice tainted with suppressed anger.
Ron growled – What did he say?
- Something about Mione, skirts, dragon fire and bubblegum. I didn't understand very well – explained Ginny
At the same time, the twins came over their table.
-Who insulted Hermione? – asked Fred
Hermione sighed – Malfoy. Is not a big deal, boys, don't…
But it was too late. The twins were already laving the shop, identical evil grins on their faces.
Hermione rested her head on the table. –Oh, no! – was all she could say.
Harry sighed, patting Sirius' head and smiling sadly at Remus. – We'd better go after them before they kill somebody…
But before they could even speak, Fred and George re-entered the shop, each of them grasping firmly one of Draco Malfoy's ears. The headed to the table, but didn't sit down. Instead, they pushed Malfoy down and made him kneel in front of Hermione. (A/N: VERY good mental image… die, Malfoy!!! *snarls*)
-Hermione- Fred and George said in unison – Dray here has something to tell you.
"Dray" looked like he wanted to kill something. He was glaring at their little group, his ice blue eyes cold with fury. His silver hair fell over his face, and his pale cheeks were a little pink from the shame.
-Come on – encouraged George, in a dangerous whisper – I know you want to…
Young Malfoy glared a little more, and said in a stained voice that betrayed his anger: - Hermione, I'm terribly sorry for the things I said earlier. I ask you to accept my apologies. – To be honest, he really didn't sound like he meant it, but he was saying it, and therefore, everybody stared at him, stunned. Draco Malfoy…. apologizing? The world was coming to an end, and if hell hadn't frozen earlier (A/N: See name of the first chapter) then it would have frozen now.
-It's OK, Draco –said Hermione, in a small whisper – I forgive you.
The twins grinned, and let go of Malfoy's ears.
-Well, that wasn't that hard, Dray, was it? – asked Fred, while Malfoy got up and fled the shop, not looking back once.
Once he left, the twins took a seat, looking very pleased with themselves. Everybody stared at them, wondering how in the names of all the stars had they managed top get Malfoy to apologize to Hermione. They sure had some sort of power everybody else dodn't know about.
Finally, trying to break the silence, Ron asked – How did you made him apologize?
Fred and George grinned – We made him an offer he couldn't refuse… - they answered in a mysterious tone, crossing their arms. Sure, they weren't going to tell their secrets to anybody! (A/N: the one that gets the "quote" will get a cookie!)
The table stayed silent for a few moments.
Suddenly, Harry burst out laughing – Well, whatever you did, it was wonderful to see his face when he apologized! – he managed to say between laughs.
The rest of the table followed him in his merriment.
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A few moments later, Mrs. Weasley arrived, carrying several packages. When she saw all of them sitting at the table, she smiled.
-All done?
When she got the seven positive answers she was looking for, (Sirius didn't count as one) she nodded and told them to go back to the Leaky Cauldron, so they could return to the Burrow and spend the rest of the afternoon there.
Everybody ran back to the pub.
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When they arrived at the Burrow, and cleaned themselves from the soot, Mrs. Weasley led the guests to the living room, told the twins to behave themselves and disappeared into the kitchen to make dinner. She knew the kids would be much more comfortable without her around, and she wanted to try a few new recipes. Cooking always calmed her nerves.
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Once Mrs. Weasley left, Sirius turned back into his human form, grinning. He greeted Ron and Hermione; mock bowed to Ginny and patted both twins on the back, all of this with his famous Black smile on his face. He felt really great. He was interacting with normal people, wizards and witches, and all of them were treating him like a normal person, and not running or fainting or attacking him. He missed human relationships. On the last two years, he had only talked with Harry, Remus, Dumbledore, and Harry's best friends. And he was once considered one of the most popular guys in the magic world! Time certainly changes things, no?
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The four conspirators looked at each other, and headed to the sofas and couches in the Weasley's living room. Once everyone was seated, Harry took control of the situation.
-Very well, everyone, first of all, let me finish the story. – He looked at everybody in the eye; unconsciously calling the leader skills that ran in the Potter blood, (and that frequently made Remus Lupin, Sirius Black and the Hogwarts teachers do things they didn't really want to do) and shutting everybody up in the process.
-Please hear me out – he finished, when Remus opened his mouth. Remus, quite used to that tone (that James Potter used every time he wanted things to go his way) closed his mouth, sighed, and decided to let Harry speak.
Once he saw everybody would listen to him, Harry took a deep breath and started.
-Ok then. Fred, George, let me finish the story. My dad, my godfather and our teacher, along with Peter Pettigrew, were the Marauders twenty years ago. They loved pranks, and made the Marauders map so future generations would follow their steps. As you know, Remus here is a werewolf, and when dad and Sirius found out, they decided to do something to help him. They became illegal animagi.
-Why? – interrupted Fred
Remus tried to hide a small grin at the memory (A/N: *whacks herself on the head* NOT drama, not drama! Stop it, stop it, stop it!!!)
Harry smiled a little, too, before answering – Well, you see, a werewolf is only dangerous to humans, and dad and his friends wanted to be with him in the full moons, so…
-Hmm…. – mused George – clever, very clever…
Harry grinned – Yep, very, very clever…
-Especially if you think in how difficult it is to become an animagus, - commented Hermione in her no-nonsense tone – those three were very lucky indeed! They could have died, or somebody could have discovered them!
Ron gave her a look – You could also say they did the job extremely well, Herm!
Harry, keeper of the peace, raised a hand to silence his friends – Or maybe it was a little of both theories, guys.
Sirius nodded, agreeing happily.
Ginny giggled.
Harry gave her a smile, before continuing – Well, so they got their nicknames from their Animagi forms. That was the point. Moony… easy one. Padfoot… as you have seen it, its clear enough. Those ridiculously big paddy feet gave him his name
Sirius looked offended – Hey!
Harry ignored him – Dad turned into a stag, so I guess that "Prongs" comes from his antlers…
Fred and George looked very excited, and grinned at each other as if their birthdays had come early.
Harry didn't want to break their happiness, but he still had to explain about the (A/N: ugly, fat, stupid, evil, lazy, coward, useless, dumb…) rat. – Wormtail was a rat – Harry explained reluctantly – In fact, you've met him, too.
-We have? – asked the twins, wide eyed.
Ron grimaced – Yeah, it was Scabbers.
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A/N: Sorry for the delay, I got writer's block, but I'm over it. Next chapter, after a few "ratty" explanations, the twins explain what did they do to Malfoy, and we actually get into the *gasp* plot of the story… *shudders* Now…. Responses! I LOVE them!!! ^_^
Kirjava: There you go. Malfoy is a brat, and I'll take care of him next chapter, don't worry :D
Tiffy!: Thanks! The funny part comes later, though… have patience! : P
Frostic Chibi: Well, then, Thanks! *blushes* I hope you still like it, I'm working hard to keep it going! Thanks for reviewing!
Dadairo: Thanks! The reason for the twins' "mysteriousness" comes in the next chapter… and you'll LOVE it!!! *small dance* Rem is /always/ gorgeous, and you'll see more of him on later chapters. I hope you'll wait till then… ^_~!
Phoenix Flight: Thanks, I thought it was a cute detail… I saw a similar expression in a J/L story… can't remember which one… but I love it! And since Harry is so much like James… I thought he could do the Bambi eyes, too. Aye, my name… *deep sigh* I like it very much, and I'm so happy you figured it out! *gives a cookie* I'll follow your suggestion, thanks! *huggles*
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I believe that is all… Thanks for reading and reviewing!!! Happy New Year!
Gil-Celeb, the Silver Star *winks*
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