I Love Trouble
Author: Lucinda
rating: pg/pg 13
Main Characters: Katie Bell, Fred and George Weasley
the QPC site: http://quickie.moonlightpaths.com
Fifth in 'Love in a Bottle'
Disclaimer: I do not own anyone from BtVS or the Harry Potter books.
Distribution: If I've given permission for my other BtVS/HP fics, yes. Otherwise please ask first.
AU post 'the Gift'./season 5. Tara broke up and left, Buffy is dead. the Weasleys are in their seventh year.
"Who else can we get with this stuff?" Fred's whispered question caught George's attention.
Smiling, he looked at his twin. "Well, I think maybe we can try to put some into the water cooler for practice? Since you seem so desperate to spread it around as much as possible before we get caught."
"Hey, everyone's been extremely tense, why not spread a little cheer? It's harmless stuff." Fred's pretence of innocent community service drew a disbelieving snort from his brother.
"Right, I know you better than that. You just want to watch the chaos." George smiled, confident that he was right, but also knowing that he wouldn't be doing this if he thought that any of their friends could get hurt.
They managed to get back to the school, hopefully without the now dwindled supply of bottles being spotted. Deciding that toting a dozen glass bottles over to tip into the water coolers, they poured them out into mugs, adding some ice cubes to disguise the fizzing and the pale purplish color. Three of the four coolers were no trouble, and as Fred had just tipped the next to last mug into the Hufflepuff cooler, he made a discovery. His fingers were groping for the last mug, but it wasn't there.
Turning, he saw George take a big swallow, offering the mug to Katie, who was looking at both of them with a suspicious eye. "I know that you two are up to trouble. You're awake."
"It's harmless, really. Have a drink? Would I drink it if it wasn't safe?" George was looking at Katie with a near desperate hope in his eyes. It had to be the look of 'please let this work'.
She accepted the mug, sipping at it suspiciously. "It smells like it should be a bath scent... hmm... not too bad."
Fred felt himself start to worry. Katie was a great chaser, and observant. If.... when she noticed the effects of the potion, what would she do to them? This could get them in lot of trouble, especially if someone thought that they might be trying to rig the Quidditch matches... Oh, they were going to be in so much trouble...
Katie swallowed, despite having nothing at her lips but air. "Oh... my... what is in that? What have you two just put in there?"
George caught her hand, looking at her with this almost besotted look. "It's harmless, really. Makes everything feel... better. And there's the whole swirling colors that might be auras. And a bit of carbonated water for the fizz."
Katie frowned, as if considering something. Then, she turned, her open palm cracking against Fred's cheek. "Don't put things into the drinks. It's bad." She then gave George a similar slap, both blows hard enough to stagger the Weasley's.
"Oww..." George touched his cheek, eyes dark as he looked at Katie in shock. "You really are the Gryffindor lioness, aren't you?"
"You need someone to keep you out of trouble." She looked at them, giving the impression that she'd like to be glaring.
"I don't need a Keeper!" Fred's words were a bit angry, and he started to wonder how long he'd be in detention for this.
Katie chuckled, the sound somehow... tempting, and stepped closer to George, her hands curling around the front of his robes. "Maybe a Chaser? Drag you back out of trouble?"
"Not too many girls interested in someone who's not perfect Percy." George's words were barely over a whisper, and he seemed fascinated by Katie's hair.
Katie suddenly kissed George, pulling his face down to hers before nearly melting him. "I like trouble. Love trouble... and I don't like Percy. How about a Bell, trouble?"
George smiled, looking absolutely delighted and giddy. "ohh... please?"
Fred found himself relaxing a bit. Katie had a crush on his brother? How long had they missed that? At least he probably wouldn't still be in detention come time for graduation. Although he might have to find a new partner for his mischief soon.
He could deal with that.
end I Love Trouble.
Author: Lucinda
rating: pg/pg 13
Main Characters: Katie Bell, Fred and George Weasley
the QPC site: http://quickie.moonlightpaths.com
Fifth in 'Love in a Bottle'
Disclaimer: I do not own anyone from BtVS or the Harry Potter books.
Distribution: If I've given permission for my other BtVS/HP fics, yes. Otherwise please ask first.
AU post 'the Gift'./season 5. Tara broke up and left, Buffy is dead. the Weasleys are in their seventh year.
"Who else can we get with this stuff?" Fred's whispered question caught George's attention.
Smiling, he looked at his twin. "Well, I think maybe we can try to put some into the water cooler for practice? Since you seem so desperate to spread it around as much as possible before we get caught."
"Hey, everyone's been extremely tense, why not spread a little cheer? It's harmless stuff." Fred's pretence of innocent community service drew a disbelieving snort from his brother.
"Right, I know you better than that. You just want to watch the chaos." George smiled, confident that he was right, but also knowing that he wouldn't be doing this if he thought that any of their friends could get hurt.
They managed to get back to the school, hopefully without the now dwindled supply of bottles being spotted. Deciding that toting a dozen glass bottles over to tip into the water coolers, they poured them out into mugs, adding some ice cubes to disguise the fizzing and the pale purplish color. Three of the four coolers were no trouble, and as Fred had just tipped the next to last mug into the Hufflepuff cooler, he made a discovery. His fingers were groping for the last mug, but it wasn't there.
Turning, he saw George take a big swallow, offering the mug to Katie, who was looking at both of them with a suspicious eye. "I know that you two are up to trouble. You're awake."
"It's harmless, really. Have a drink? Would I drink it if it wasn't safe?" George was looking at Katie with a near desperate hope in his eyes. It had to be the look of 'please let this work'.
She accepted the mug, sipping at it suspiciously. "It smells like it should be a bath scent... hmm... not too bad."
Fred felt himself start to worry. Katie was a great chaser, and observant. If.... when she noticed the effects of the potion, what would she do to them? This could get them in lot of trouble, especially if someone thought that they might be trying to rig the Quidditch matches... Oh, they were going to be in so much trouble...
Katie swallowed, despite having nothing at her lips but air. "Oh... my... what is in that? What have you two just put in there?"
George caught her hand, looking at her with this almost besotted look. "It's harmless, really. Makes everything feel... better. And there's the whole swirling colors that might be auras. And a bit of carbonated water for the fizz."
Katie frowned, as if considering something. Then, she turned, her open palm cracking against Fred's cheek. "Don't put things into the drinks. It's bad." She then gave George a similar slap, both blows hard enough to stagger the Weasley's.
"Oww..." George touched his cheek, eyes dark as he looked at Katie in shock. "You really are the Gryffindor lioness, aren't you?"
"You need someone to keep you out of trouble." She looked at them, giving the impression that she'd like to be glaring.
"I don't need a Keeper!" Fred's words were a bit angry, and he started to wonder how long he'd be in detention for this.
Katie chuckled, the sound somehow... tempting, and stepped closer to George, her hands curling around the front of his robes. "Maybe a Chaser? Drag you back out of trouble?"
"Not too many girls interested in someone who's not perfect Percy." George's words were barely over a whisper, and he seemed fascinated by Katie's hair.
Katie suddenly kissed George, pulling his face down to hers before nearly melting him. "I like trouble. Love trouble... and I don't like Percy. How about a Bell, trouble?"
George smiled, looking absolutely delighted and giddy. "ohh... please?"
Fred found himself relaxing a bit. Katie had a crush on his brother? How long had they missed that? At least he probably wouldn't still be in detention come time for graduation. Although he might have to find a new partner for his mischief soon.
He could deal with that.
end I Love Trouble.