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A/N: Written for the Procrastinators United Competition, the One Million Words Added Challenge, the Pairing Diversity Boot Camp Challenge, the 335 Pairing Bonanza Challenge, the If You Dare...Continued Challenge and The Twelve Days of Christmas Challenge.
Prompts: Fred Weasley/Alicia Spinnet, Love Hurts, Light Dusting, and Golden Trio Era.
Snowy Love
A light dusting of snow covered the castle grounds alerting everyone to the arrival of winter. The sun hung low in the sky causing several people to wince in the morning as the sun hit them in the eyes. The large main doors that were open during the warmer months where closed shut keeping in much needed warmth in the large castle while a small door large enough for a small group to walk through together was open in the middle of one of the large oak doors.
Leading from the small door was two pairs of footsteps that thanks to the snow led right to Fred Weasley and Alicia Spinnet who was walking around the Great Lake with their gloved covered hands intertwined together. Their faces where flushed and it was very easy to see just how cold the pair was as they huddled together talking in hushed voices but neither one of them cared as they began to walk around the Great Lake once again while continuing their hushed discussion.
"I do not know if we can continue being a couple Fred," Alicia admitted nervously as her hand tightened around Fred's, "I'm scared...we are in the middle of a war Fred, the Ministry has already started to make its move with sending Umbridge here to teach Defence. I think we are about to head into the eye of the storm...I could not bear to see you hurt during the war because of me."
"If I die during the war because I was protecting you then I will die a very happy man," Fred said simply as he gave Alicia's check a quick peck, "I love you Alicia, I promise you that no matter what happens I will always be at your side, even if that means having to be there in spirit."
"But I do not want you to be there in spirit, if we really are going to follow our hearts and stay as lovers through this war I want us to be alive still when it finishes," Alicia replied as emotional pain shone in her eyes, "Love hurts during war time Fred...I got a letter yesterday letting me know that one of my cousin's had been caught up in a Death Eater attack...he did not make it..."
Fred let out a deep sigh as he stared at his girlfriend with understanding, his blue eyes took in the beauty that was all Alicia. Fred loved the way her face was so beautifully shaped and how her long hair framed her face yet she was also strong and independent as she had proven in not only the Quidditch pitch but also during the hard times they had faced since the arrival of Umbridge. As Fred tried to find the correct words to say a small smile came to his face as the low hanging winter sun light Alicia up making her look even more beautiful as she stood out against the winter background.
"You are the most beautiful person I have ever met," Fred suddenly said causing both of them to blush, "I...I understand what you mean Alicia but we have to live, we have to have something waiting for us at the end of the war. We need to have a future, a light at the end of the tunnel. The war will be ending soon, everyone is starting to make their big move."
"But how can you be so sure about that?" Alicia asked as she let out a heavy sigh ignoring the worried look Fred shot her, "Fred...when school is over I want to start a family with you, I want the war to be over so I know for sure it will be a safe place to bring my precious children into. I do not want to fear every single second about what might be around the corner."
"I can be sure that the end of the war is only a few years away because of my little brother in all but blood," Fred said gently as he gave Alicia's hand a comforting squeeze, "You know how Harry does things love, plus even if I have to hide you away in some of the secret passages in Hogwarts I know about I will not let a single thing happen to you, I promise."
Alicia let out a heavy sigh as she looked straight into Fred's truthful blue eyes, both her heart and mind knew that Fred would keep her safe, and in the future their growing family safe, yet she could not help but to feel nervous. War was coming and Alicia could tell that the battle that would decide just who would win the war was only a few years away.
Letting out a heavy sigh Alicia looked up at the morning sky only to find it pure white as a fresh batch of clouds full with snow rolled in. As she looked up at the sky thoughtfully and held her beloved boyfriend's hand as they walked around the Great Lake a wave of happiness and love hit her causing a smile to appear on her face.
"You know...I really think we are meant to be together, to see the end of this war out and to have a bright future together," Alicia said as she turned her attention to Fred who simply nodded in reply, "For us to be planning a future together like this...for us to be talking about what will happen in several years time with the war, our future, about children...it amazes me."
"So you admit that we are meant to be together and separating because of the war is a bad idea?" Fred said with a playful grin on his face making Alicia smile back.
"Yes," Alicia said with a sly grin on her face, "But before you can ask how much I agree with you come closer and I will show you."
Fred leant in closer, Alicia placed a loving kiss on his lips as a fresh wave of snow started to fall from the sky.
End.
