DISCLAIMER: I only own Cecily and the plot. Everything else belongs to the genius JK Rowling

Chapter 3: Going to America

The next day Fred stared wide-eyed at his twin. "You're going where to do what? We're opening the shop in two weeks!" he exclaimed.

George was packing his suitcase with all the muggle clothes that he had, which weren't many. He knew he'd have to buy some more when he got there. Hopefully Cecily would show him the ropes of being a muggle.

"I've already told you Fred, it's research. Just so I can ensure we're doing everything properly. Ask Hermione, research is good." George laughed as he thought that Hermione would absolutely agree with him.

"Where did this come from George? You never talked about it before, it's just out of the blue!"

George knew Fred was right and he was trying to sound as convincing as he could. "I've been thinking about it Fred, I just never mentioned it. I thought the quicker I go, the quicker I'll be back." There that sounds good, doesn't it?

"So you'll be back before the shop opens right?" Fred asked.

George looked at his twin who looked frightened at the thought of having to handle the shop on his own. He walked over to Fred and said, "Fred, I don't know how long I'll be gone. Hermione will help you and Ron too. You'll be fine. Fred you're a smart guy, don't let anyone tell you differently. Do you really think I'd leave if I didn't think you could handle it on your own?"

Fred smiled and said, "I know you believe in me George, sometimes I just don't know if I believe in myself."

"Well that's just ridiculous Fred." George turned around and went back to packing.

Later that day George way saying his goodbyes to his family at the Burrow.

"Ginny, you behave while I'm gone." He said as he gave his only sister a big bear hug. He turned to his youngest brother Ron and Ron's girlfriend Hermione. "Now you two promise to help Fred with the shop right." Ron and Hermione nodded. Ron said, "I still don't understand why you're leaving when it's so close to you opening the shop. This is what you two have talked about for years.." Molly Weasley cut off her youngest son, "Ron stop hassling your brother." Ron nodded and said, 'Ok, ok Mum." He gave George a hug and then watched as George gave Hermione a hug. "Hermione I know you'll take care of things" George said to her as he stepped back. George then went over to his twin and said, "Fred, remember I believe in you." Fred nodded and the twins hugged for a minute or two. Leaving Fred was going to be hard since they've spent practically every minute together since they were born. "I'm really going to miss you George," is all Fred could say. "Not as much as I'll miss you Fred." George then turned to his parents. He hugged his mother first, "Oh Mum, don't cry. It'll be ok." Molly had started crying uncontrollably as she knew the dangers he could possibly face on his trip. Ron and Hermione looked at each other as if to say 'Isn't she over-reacting a bit'? They shrugged it off to a mother just being emotional about one of the kids leaving the nest. George then turned to his father and said, "Bye Dad." As they hugged Arthur said in George's ear. "Be careful son, we know you'll be fine. If you need anything, let us know immediately." As they broke apart, George took one last look around the Burrow and stepped into the fireplace with his suitcase. He started to tear up as he thought about leaving his family and going into unchartered territory and possibly danger. "Goodbye everyone, I love you all!" he yelled. Then he took a handful of floo powder and said, "Diagon Alley", and then he was gone. Molly turned to her husband and sobbed into his chest. Arthur had a fearful look in his eyes as he tried to be strong for her. He just kept saying, "He'll be fine. He'll be fine."

Ron leaned over to Hermione and whispered in her ear, "There's more to this than they're saying. I just know it!" Hermione looked at Ron and nodded in agreement.

George went to Gringott's bank where he traded in some gold galleons and silver sickles for some American money.

He then made his way to the train station, which took him to the airport. As George boarded his plane he thought, eh a flying car is more fun I bet.

Hours later George stepped off the plane and made his way around by watching what the muggles were doing and following their lead. He hoped he blended in.