Crossing the Bridge

Disclaimer - Harry Potter is owned by J.K Rowlings

A/N -written for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry (Challenges & assignments). Fred is bit OOC due to the circumstances.

Mythology - Task 1- Write about a funeral from the POV of the deceased person.


I remember was Percy saying that he'll leave Ministry. Everything else is completely blurry. When I opened my eyes, I didn't feel any pain or itch. I looked at my hand and the wound I had was completely healed. Maybe Forge healed it yes, my dear brother did it. I hear someone crying 'was it mum?' was my immediate thought. I ran at the direction and saw my family surrounding something. Harry was standing by Ginny's side. His arm around her shoulder. I grinned knowing that these have something going on. I looked around and realize how quiet the whole place was. Did we win?, probably that's why everyone looks so relaxed

I turned to my family who still didn't notice me. I decided to lighten the mood

"Hey, everyone. SAP, old voldie is finally gone huh?" I joked but no one responded or looked at me

"Come on guys, what did I do? why isn't anyone talking to me?. Mum, Forge, Ginny?" I called but no one replied. I went straight to Percy and shook him. When my hand came in contact of my brother it went through his skin. I jumped in shock

"What the hell just happened?" I said loudly. Getting frustrated with the whole situation

"They can't hear or see you" I hear someone say. I turned around to see The Grey Lady there. She looked sad as usual.

"What do you mean they can't see me" I asked. She sighed and looked at me with those blank eyes

"You are dead Fredrick. They can't see or hear you unless you return as a ghost" she said. I chuckled '

"This can't be true, I can't be read. You think you can fool the biggest prankster in Hogwarts, Lady" I ask cheekily but her reaction didn't change. She pointed to a direction where my mum was sitting as she got up, my heart was in my mouth. There laid I cover in bruises while George didn't move bet didn't say anything .

"No, no!" I shouted but no avail they couldn't hear me. I saw Hagrid carrying m-my body as everyone followed him. Percy and Charlie helped George up who moved like a rag doll. I ran after them but a hand on my shoulder stopped me. I turn around to see the Grey Lady there. She shook her head sadly.

"you can't do anything Frederick" she repeated. I brushed her hand off. I paced around in frustration, When I got an idea.

"I-I'll return as a ghost, yes. That's the only way I can stay close to my family" I announce

"I don't think it'll be a good idea Frederick" Grey Lady said. I turned around and glared at her "Who the hell you think you are and who even asked you" I taunted. Her face fell instantly

"I came back for my mother, I want to fix everything between us, I wanted to apologise. B-but when I return she was gone, gone forever!" she shouted. I looked up horrified. I didn't realize what she's gone through. Her face went blank as she spoke

"It's not worth it Frederick, believe me" I just nodded solemnly


It was raining , everything was gloomy. I saw My dad and brother putting the caskate in the grave. I didn't know what to feel. Everything feel empty. I wanted to console my mum, tell her that everything is going to be alright. I wanted to stay by my siblings' side but it was impossible. With a last look at my family I look up

"I've made my decision, i want redemption" I said no one in particular. Just then i saw white light surrounding me, if i wasn't a wizard already, i would've found it fascinating. At the same time George turned around his eyes were huge with shock.

'Could he actually see me?" I thought. I gave him a waters mile as the bright light lift me up.