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.
Chapter two
After months of owl orders and product production, a letter arrives.
Fred Weasley kept a polite correspondence with young Artemis, who despite her shyness came off very bright and confident in her letters.
'Dear Fred,
Harry won the Triwizard Tournament. I informed you previously that following your removal from Hogwarts that Harry's name came out of the Goblet of Fire.
Ron as I said, your insufferable brother along with Hermione Granger successfully turned Gryffindor against Harry.
Harry was welcomed into Slytherin by his childhood friend, papa's godson and my god brother Draco Malfoy. Draco is a prefect and has been very kind to me. His parents are my godparents so it makes us kin. Draco helped Harry mourn the loss of his 'friends' Ron and Hermione. Draco also as I said before was his date to the Yule Ball.
The reason I'm writing is because Harry gave me his Triwizard winnings and told me to deal with them. On behalf of my brother I'd like to offer an investment of one hundred thousand Galleons into Weasley Wizard Wheezes. I asked my godfather to purchase a bit of property for my future using my allowance and monetary gifts from the last few years. He purchased a large property in Diagon Alley on my behalf that includes the premises at
# 94, which according to his report would be more then perfect for your joke shop. I've included his description with my letter and what is left of the Triwizard Winnings, which is more then three-quarters of the prize money.
You are to present yourself with the accompanying letter to Uncle Lucius' man of Business, Sancus Malfoy. He's a distant cousin but trustworthy for a Malfoy, as he was never a Death Eater.
Your friend,
Artemis'
Fred touched the bag, which immediately grew in size and weight; he glanced at George, "More then three quarters of Harry's Triwizard winnings? Merlin…"
George was surprised, "He won? Harry won?"
Fred handed him the letter, "It seems like it. Artemis had her godfather purchase property in her name. She selected an unrented portion that she this in is perfect for us."
They read the Gringotts description of the property.
#94 Diagon Alley
Location contains a large storefront has two levels to public area. Third floor includes an office, a bathroom and a bedroom.
There is a large basement as well as storerooms to the rear of storefront.'
Their eyes widened in surprise at the projected value of the shop.
They swallowed and then poured over the blueprints of the premises that Artemis was offering them.
It would be considered no doubt strange to be going into business or renting from an twelve year old but Artemis Prince was no ordinary twelve year old. They had a connection being twins themselves.
Fred wondered what it would have been like to be Sorted into a different House like the Patil or Prince twins.
What do you think? Outstanding? Exceeds Expectations? Acceptable? Poor? Dreadful? Troll?