Breaking the chains of the past

Pairing: Fred x O.C. x George

Fandom: Harry Potter

Summary: Fred and George left Hogwarts after they failed to cross the age line. They quit school rather then being expelled, they believed that too much formal education rotted the creative mind. Approached by Harry's 'sister' Artemis they are given not only a place to live besides the burrow but also a sizable investment due to Harry's unwanted Triwizard Cup winnings. While they prepare to open their shop the Weasley twins meet an unusual wizard with a past. They become rivals for this wizard's affection.

Notes: This story is set in the same universe as Ties of friendship, Bonds of Love and Bound to you. It starts prior to Bound and will at some point play out concurrently.

Prologue

"Expel us?" George asked incredulously, "For what?"

Dumbledore glared at them imperiously, "Cheating. You took an aging potion to attempt to thwart my Age Line."

Fred was stunned, "You're not threatening to expel Fawcett or Summers. They did the same thing."

"They however," Dumbledore said eyes flashing, "don't have the record of troublemaking you do. This was their first offence."

Fred glanced at George, "I think we've had our fill of formal education. This rots."

"A bit boring. Why do we need out N.E.W.T.S anyway? We've got our O.W.L.S that's enough for me." George said with a shrug.

"You'll never get a job with just OWLS." Dumbledore scoffed.

"If we drop out." Fred said with a smirk, "We keep our wands. We didn't even want to come back this year. Mum made us, we came,"

"We caused havoc and we leave." Still bearded, George summoned his trunk and broom; he shrunk the trunk and returned it to his pocket.

Fred summoned his own broom and trunk but not before he summoned what was left of their inventions. Which he shrunk and placed in his trunk, "That's it, I think we'll be going now. Hey Lee, don't let this old fool suck all the fun out of this place."

George bowed to Angelina, "Sorry to leave you scrabbling for Beaters next year but I'm sure you can find someone to whip into shape by next November. You've still got Harry. Malfoy's decent but he's got nothing on out Harry or Charlie. Nose to the books Ron or you'll amount to nothing."

Ron glared, "You're a drop out and between the two of you, you don't even have ten OWLS. You'll never get a job."

Fred ruffled Nemia's hair, "You keep out of trouble princess."

Nemia Prince was the daughter of their Defense Professor Remus Lupin Prince and the Head of Slytherin Severus Prince. Nemia was the pet of the Tower. She had the quality that made her everyone's little sister, she was adorable for a first year.

George playfully punched Harry in the shoulder; "We'll miss flying with you but have fun up there. Don't let Malfoy win…"

No one noticed the look Harry Potter gave Fifth Year Prefect Draco Malfoy, except for Malfoy who gave him a smile.

The Weasley twins high-fived one another and tossed a few of their fireworks.

They zipped and zoomed before exploding in vibrant colours.

Fred and George flew out the front door of the castle, tossing more fireworks.

Fred cast a Sonorus, "Our faithful fans and customers, we hate to leave you but we've got to make our own way in the world. You're welcome to continue to place owl orders with us. We'll send notice when we establish our own premises. Later catch you."

Dumbledore stood there glaring, "Don't let the wards slam closed behind you."

George stuck his tongue out.

The former beaters soared, waved once more and then disappeared, as they'd cast notice-me-not charms.

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