Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
A/N:
Hey everyone... I'm back with a short update. Yay! Go
me. Managed to get another person addicted to Fanfiction
too! Welcome to our world!
FORGOTTEN update...What did happen last time? Umm... hate not being able to remember... oh yeah! I loved that chapter. The Shop! How fab! Don't you think I'd be a great inventor? If only there was such a thing as magic. I'd cure world hunger too- Mrs Weasley would be proud.
Thanks to my reviewers..
Jillie Rose- No I don't think they'd buy stuff from Fred and George either- though I might. Do you know how much I want a mini Hippogriff?
CareBearErin- I liked that exchange too- made me think of Julia
Stiles in 10Things I Hate About You. I do think that Hermione
would be girly, and feel free enough to be able to let George see that
side of her. I also think that it sucks that guys don't seem to
buy love potions- though I'm sure they do, but George doesn't want to
let us know that. They have the facade to unhold. Big,
strong, macho, idiotic. Thanks for the major compliment on Molly
in chapter 15. I love her so much and I hope I did capture
something of her character.
Amberjupiter- Why would I think you were rude? You gave cool advice and I always listen to my reviewers. It usually takes me a while, but you'll be excited about a little exchange in this chapter.
LunaLoveGoss-amazing review! You got me all excited about it again. I know, I can't wait for them to be a couple either! Slowly...very slowly.
Amrawo- You are my most consistant reviewer! Thanks so much.
Kaydeek- Thanks for your review. I can't wait to write this like people can't read to read it. I get to find out what comes next too! Yay. I'm glad you like my writing style. I do hope it's accessible to lots of people.
Habitat21- Yay cuteness!
Have to say I love this chapter. Fred is AMAZING! I know this is all about George- but who would George be without Fred? I dedicate it to all my lovely reviewers- especially Amberjupiter as thanks for the great idea!
"Where'd you disappear off to?" Emily asked when George finally reappeared after leaving her engrossed in her indulgence basket.
"I just went to check something." George smiled.
"Why don't I trust that grin?"
"I have absolutely no idea." George said as he shook his head.
Emily crossed her arms and tilted her head as she studied him. No matter how hard she tried to look sternly at him she couldn't help but smile. She loved his mischievous side really- she was just concerned it might be used against her.
George quickly ushered Emily back into the shop just as Fred walked in.
"Brother!" Fred exclaimed.
"Long time no see."
"Whatcha mean? I'm sure you saw me this morning. Or don't you need a mirror to create such a masterpiece?"
"You know as well as I do brother dearest, it just comes naturally."
"And so does modesty." Emily said quietly to herself.
"What was that?" George asked.
"Oh nothing." She replied innocently.
"I do believe she said something about us, oh twin of mine." Fred began.
"I do believe she did too."
"And I don't think…"
"That we needed…"
"Extendable ears to hear it." They finished together.
Emily looked around for somewhere to hide as the two looked upon her with equal evil grins.
Just when they thought they had her cornered Emily remembered she could apparate and transported herself to the other side of the shop.
"I see she's still got the smarts then." Fred said as he turned around.
"Most definitely."
"Well don't you be thinking you've out-smarted a Weasley twin…"
"Would break our record."
"And we can't have that. No one's ever outsmarted…"
"The Prankster Princes." They once again said in unison.
"It really is freaky when you do that." Emily said as she cautiously made her way back towards them.
"We aim to please." Fred said as he casually draped his arm around Emily's petite frame.
"So, my dearest Emily. I do hope you've been looking after my favourite brother. Not been taking advantage of him…" Fred winked. George casually stood back by the counter, fighting a great urge to strangle his brother for just thinking of touching her.
They slowly walked towards the door and George could hear Emily giggle sweetly at Fred's flirtations.
"Don't you have a wife to get home to?" George said in a joking tone.
"I expect I do." Fred said whilst turning himself and Emily around to face his twin. "I have some business to attend to first of all."
"And what's that then?" George asked, a green monster growing inside him.
"A certain meeting with the fabulous Mr Prince."
"Oh right." George said as his jealousy deflated. He had forgotten all about that.
"How about we go get a drink beforehand. Perhaps Miss Greer would like to accompany us?" Fred suggested.
Emily nodded.
"Well in that case, I think that George should lead you there whilst I go and check something in the back room. I won't be a minute- I'll catch up." Fred said quickly as he unwrapped his arm from around Emily and replaced it with his brother's before dashing off into the storeroom.
George tried to fight down his grin as he looked down on Emily. "Shall we go then?" He said quickly as he felt his cheeks and ears heat up.
"Sure." Emily smiled sweetly.
They slowly made there way down the street, both hoping to make this last as long as possible. Emily smiled sweetly to people as they walked past. Most smiled back from a distance and nodded before glancing away. One young gentleman scowled at the girl and upon approach sneered and said, "What are you looking at?"
"N-nothing." She said, taken aback by his obvious distain for her.
"You're nothing but blood traitor trash." He said as he eyes flicked to George.
"You better go find a place to hide ferret, cause if you don't your going to wish you were dead." George said as he pressed his wand into the man's chest, his tall frame towering over him.
"I'm… I'm going…" He whimpered, his body shrinking slowly backward.
George replaced his wand in his pocket and curled his arm tighter around Emily's shoulders as he watched the man run down a nearby alley.
"Who was that?" She asked timidly.
"Malfoy." George growled.
"That was Malfoy?"
"Yeah." He said gruffly. Slowly his features softened as he sighed and shook his head. A few moments later his soft laugher filled the air.
"What's so funny?"
"I'm just remembering the time Ron told me about you punching him."
"I punched Ron?"
"NO! Malfoy! In my 5th year I think…" George laughed again.
"That must have felt good." Emily smiled.
"In the words of my little brother "Bloody brilliant!""
Emily giggled and snuggled closer into George.
"So…you two lovebirds miss me while I was gone?" Fred joked as he sat down in front of them at their table.
The couple blushed and George shot his brother a look that said "You make one more remark…"
"Ok then… What we all having?"
"I think I'll just have a butterbeer." Emily said quietly.
"Yeah me too."
"Aw come on. When do I get to go out and have a drink with my brother and long lost friend?"
"Fred, it's 11 in the morning."
"Oh right. Maybe a butterbeer for me too then. I'll just go get them."
"I'm sorry about my brother." George said as soon as he was far enough away.
"That's ok. I think he's funny." Emily smiled.
"You do?" George asked.
"Yeah, you both are."
George grinned.
"And that blush is quite becoming." Emily giggled.
"Weasley trademark." George said as he rolled his eyes.
"What's a Weasley trademark…oh that…" Fred said as he sat down in the front of them. In a second their drinks appeared and the trio chatted amicably.
"Right, brother. I think it might be time we were heading of the United States of America." Fred drawled in his best attempt of an American accent.
"I guess." George said gloomly. "Do you want to come or stay or…" George said as he looked intently at Emily.
"I'll be fine George. You're only going to be gone today. I can just go back to the flat and rest- maybe read a book."
"Ok. Well if you're sure. I'll try to be back before nightfall."
"I'll save you some dinner."
"You're going to cook?"
"On second thoughts- how about you pick something up on the way home?" Emily smiled.
"No problem. I'll see you later. Have a nice relaxing day- make yourself at home. Ginny will be in minding the shop."
"Thanks." Emily smiled.
"Bye then." He said softly as he tore his gaze from her.
"Bye Emily!" Fred grinned.
"Bye boys." Emily said as she lightly shook her head.
Emily apparated back to the flat and once inside excitedly ran to the bedroom with her indulgence basket. As she entered the room she spotted a large red book lying on the bed. After setting down the basket, she climbed up beside it and pulled it on to her lap. On top of it was taped a letter.
Emily,
Thought you might like to read this while you try out the Bath Charm. Hope you have a great day- have fun pampering yourself.
George.
P.S. Just in case you didn't know, it's a "Pick your Genre" book. Just open it and think of what you want to read and it'll make a suggestion for you. One of our latest inventions!
Emily slowly opened the book, one thought filling her mind- how much she was falling for George Weasley.
Meanwhile…
"You have it bad…" Fred said to his brother.
"I do not!' George protested.
"Whatever you say brother… whatever you say… if it's any consolation, she does too."
"No she doesn't." George said quietly and shook his head.
"Oh yes she does!""
This time George didn't respond, but fought back the hope and excitement that was threatening to bubble out and cover his entire face in a huge grin.
