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God knows how I miss you

Ron looked at George who was looking at Fred's picture that hung on the wall. "Me and Harry," he began, "we passed." George blinked. He seemed to misunderstand Ron. "Me and Harry passed the test. We're Aurors now." George nodded, but he didn't seem too excited at the news as Ron is. "Are you all right, George?" asked Ron, looking at his brother who seemed not to pay attention to anything he said.

George nodded. "Had worse days," he murmured.

Ron sat on the armchair nearby. "Me and Hermione are going to be married soon. I finally got consent from both Mum and Dad after I passed the Auror test. They seem to think that I'd get a better future with Hermione now. I've been thinking about moving to Ireland with her, what do you think?"

Shrugging, George half-heartedly replied, "So after everything you've been through here in England, you're going to go off like all our brothers in search for a so-called land of milk and honey because you think it's the best solution of getting out of poverty, which leaves me here without a future like you guys, is that it?" he asked.

Ron raised his eyebrow. "What are you talking about?" George shrugged. "Come on. It's not like we're leaving this place. Besides, I haven't really decided yet." Ron studied George's face. "What's really on your mind?" he asked suspiciously, knowing that George wasn't really telling him everything that's why he couldn't understand his brother.

"Nothing," George muttered. His eyes shifted to one thing to another. "I was just thinking about Fred," he finally admitted when Ron didn't take his eyes off him.

Ron sighed. "It's been years, George. How could you still be this spaced out?" he asked. It was almost two years and three quarters since Fred had not been with them. George still couldn't understand why it had to be his twin brother who was killed. Ron knew this, but he also knew that this was getting to unhealthy for George himself. "Maybe you should also find something to keep you busy," Ron suggested, although he knew George wouldn't agree to this.

To his surprise, George nodded. "Maybe I should," he replied. He smiled at Ron. "Come on. I think we ought to get dinner." Ron stood up, smiling back. George placed his hand on Ron's shoulder. "Congratulations on passing the test and on having Hermione," he said. As they walked out of the living room, George looked at Fred's picture from the corner of his eye.

All the hell that I've been through

Harry beamed at Ron and Hermione. "You'd make a great couple," he said. He shook Ron's hand and gave Hermione a nod. "I would be glad to be your best man." Ron smiled at Harry. "I can't believe this is finally happening, after all those years. You two will get along just fine."

The three of them walked towards Ron's room. "Wedding worries, makes red hair whiteys," Ron muttered. Harry and Hermione looked at him. Ron shook his head. "Don't mind me. It was nothing. I just remembered something," he said, turning red.

"What is it?" asked Hermione.

"About Fred," replied Ron. "I remember when I was younger and Fred explained to me about weddings. He told me that he remembers Uncle Lark, the one with that white hair instead of red, turned his hair white right before the wedding because of too much worry." Ron sighed. "I just remember all those prank stories Fred made. He's pretty good at them, making everything sound convincing enough for me to believe."

Hermione laughed. "But you were always so gullible."

Harry nodded. "To that, I agree." Ron glared at him. They reach Ron's room. Harry squatted on the floor while Hermione and Ron sat on the bed. "Don't tell George about this, it's just my opinion. I know George is like Fred, in many ways, but he can't bring a smile to our face him being this sour about Fred's passing. It's been years and he should get over it by now," he said thoughtfully.

Ron shrugged. "I know he tries. I can see him smiling sometimes, or trying to crack up jokes. He's Fred's twin and I bet he could pull it anytime, knowing that he's also as much as a jokester as Fred. I don't know…" Ron's voice faded with a hint of worry.

"No matter how much they look alike," said Hermione, "George and Fred and different personalities. I believe Fred could handle the sad situations better, pulling George along with them. George makes Fred confident by going along, laughing at his jokes, and pranking along with him. George is always amused in odd things that irritates his mother while Fred is always amused actually irritating his mother." Ron laughed at this. There was a moment of silence before Hermione said, "They're one of a kind. They can never be the same," she said. The boys agreed.

Just knowing no one could take your place

Someone knocked on the door. Ron opened it and saw Percy standing outside. "Harry, Ron, the Ministry is asking you to show up for the first meeting you'd be having. I suggest that you leave now so that you'll get there in time," he advised.

"Thanks," Ron said, grabbing his coat. He looked at Harry who was ready. "I'll see you tonight, Hermione," he said. Hermione nodded and both boys left. As they walked towards the street where the telephone booth is, Ron looked at Harry. "You know, I've been thinking about Fred lately," he said in a rather low voice.

Harry dialed the number to the Ministry. "Why is that?" he asked as the telephone booth took them lower to the place where the office is. "I thought you were saying that George has to let go of thoughts of Fred and here you say that you're thinking about him."

"It's not like that," said Ron. "I was thinking what he'd be. Since we passed that Auror test, I knew we were getting somewhere. I'm sure I'm reaching some dream of mine, not being overshadowed by all my older brothers. I thought about George then, him sitting along in the shop with Fred's portrait. I was thinking about Fred and George then, what they'd be doing right now if only Fred were alive to help George…"

Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today

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A/N: See you at the next chapter. Please review.