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Okay, here is Chapter 6. I hope you enjoy it, and Review, Review, Review (Please).
My story picks up with Fred and Angelina's year 7 (HP book 5, before chapter 18) Here goes!
Fred paced the empty bedroom he shared with four others. He had no idea how he had gotten there but with all his pacing he was sure to walk a hole in the floor. In his left hand he held a letter, a letter that was now crumpled and wrinkled because it had been balled up in his fist. He had read the many times over in the last hour, looking for hidden answers to the questions in his mind.
"Where is Fred?" Angelina asked Alicia who asked George who asked Lee. The four friends were now an hour into Herbology, and Fred still had not shown up.
"I don't know but if he wasn't coming to lessons the git could have let me know." George said.
As class ended they headed to the common room searching for Fred along the way.
"He's not here" Alicia said as she looked around.
"He's not in our room either" Lee said as he made his way down the stairs and entered the common room.
Everyone turned to look at George. "Well using my twin power" George started sarcastically "I can tell you he's not in my pocket."
"Maybe he's in the kitchen" Angelina said
"Or in the hospital wing" Alicia added
Angelina stood up "We should go look for him"
Alicia stood but George and Lee continued to lounge comfortably.
"We... as in you two as well" Angelina hissed "Get up and come on"
Angelina and Alicia followed by George and Lee walked down the stairs, split up and went looking for Fred.
At lunch time Alicia, George and Angelina entered the Great Hall together. The noticed Lee sitting with Fred right away. From the empty plates, it was obvious they had been there for quite some time. Relief swept over Angelina as she walked toward Fred. For a brief moment when they had been unable to find him, Angelina had thought Fred might be hurt but looking at him now, he seemed well. Walking faster then normal Angelina got to the table first.
"Where the Bloody Hell have you been?" Angelina said as she slammed her books onto the table before taking a seat next to Fred.
"We have been looking all over for you" Alicia said calmly
"I'm here, I didn't know I needed to stay in your pocket." Fred said while staring at his plate.
"Okay were all one big happy family now, you lot better hurry and eat." Lee said as he looked at Fred.
After a tense and quiet moment Lee added "Class starts in about fifteen minuets."
Katie joined the group sitting next to Lee "I just had class with the toad, and I do believe she's the meanest person I know."
As they finished lunch and headed to class Lee handed Angelina a letter.
"It came this morning." Lee said
Angelina took the letter without really looking at it choosing to stare at Fred's back as he walked out of the Great Hall, as she looked down she noticed Oliver's handwriting. Angelina looked up, about to ask Lee where he had gotten the letter only to notice he was turning a corner with Fred and George toward their class.
"Angelina, we have to get a move on or we will be late for Charms" Alicia said as she headed for the steps at the opposite end of the hall. Because Angelina and Alicia only had three classes with the boys and Charms was not one of them she would have to ask Lee where he got the letter later.
Later that night after writing Oliver back, Angelina went looking for Lee. She found him just as he started up the steps toward the bedrooms.
"Lee, wait a second"
Lee turned and started down the steps .
"What up Angelina?"
"Where did you get the letter you gave me at lunch?"
"Oh... Ummm, I got it from Fred. He asked me to give it to you in case he didn't see you." Lee said while looking at the floor.
"But I was right beside him during lunch, when does Fred not see me..."
"Look Angelina, I don't know he just asked me to give you the letter so I did" Lee said before turning on the bottom step " I have to go... See you tomorrow" Lee said before bolting up the steps.
"Okay... Goodnight" Angelina called out to Lee.
The next day Angelina had every intention of asking Fred about the letter, that was until Educational Decree Number Twenty-four and Quidditch became a priority.
"What did the toad say" Katie asked Angelina as soon as she entered the common room.
"She said she's going to have to think about letting us reform the team, she said some of our team members are questionable and she's not sure if our current members are disciplined enough blah, blah, blah." Angelina said before letting out a deep breath.
"You have to go and talk to Professor McGonagall, I heard the Ravenclaw team had to take Professor Flitwick with them when they went to talk to Umbridge about reforming their team." Alicia said.
"I'll give it a day, if she's got no answer by tomorrow I'll go talk to McGonagall." Angelina said before pulling out her Potions homework.
As Angelina sat at a small table in the corner of the crowded, noisy common room staring at the same page in her potions book for the last two hours. Ever so often she would look across the room to watch Fred as he sat with Lee and George. It was still quite early in the evening and her mind wondered over many questions which kept her distracted. Was she a good enough Quidditch captain? Oliver had been great, a bit metal but great. How was she to prove herself if Umbridge wouldn't let them play? Was she prepared for NEWTS? There were only 6 slots every year for the internship at St. Mungo, because of this she had to ace everything in order to be considered for one. Most of the professors were supportive giving her extra lessons and homework they were sure would be on the NEWTS exam. This of course made Angelina's work load doubled this year. It was getting harder to keep up with lessons, homework and Quidditch. Hopefully determination would help her through it all.
Worst of all she did not have one of her best friends to talk to. She first noticed it the day after Lee had given her the letter. Angelina tried to ask Fred why he had not give it to her himself and to find out where he had been the day before but Fred only looked at her blankly for a brief moment then turned and walked away. Now, days later Fred still had not spoken to her. He was very subtle about how he ignored her, in fact she seemed to be the only one to noticed it. Sure around everyone else he was his usual self but he made damn sure he was not around just her. He paid no attention to her at meals, in fact his whole attitude toward her had undergone a change. He never sat with her at lessons anymore, choosing to sit with Lee, even Alicia. Of course they were his friends as well and he could sit with them if he wanted to but for almost seven years he had always sat next to her. Angelina could not even get Fred to make eye contact with her any longer. It was all becoming a bit to much.
As Angelina pondered over this she looked down at her potions book. She heard a hush fall over the common room and looked up to see Professor McGonagall enter.
"Has anyone see Ms. Johnson?" Professor McGonagall asked.
Oh God! Now what, Angelina thought as she stood. Several pairs of eyes followed her as she walked toward the head of Gryffindor.
"My office Ms. Johnson." Professor McGonagall said before turning and walking out of the common room. Angelina could do nothing but follow, glancing over her shoulder at Fred who's eyes were fix on the floor. Only George and Lee gave her comforting half smiles as she walked out of the portrait hole.
"Ms. Johnson, Professor Snape has just informed me that you have failed your last potions test. In your last 3 years here you have never failed any test given by any professor."
Angelina knew this was coming, she knew she had messed up bad on her potions test and that Professor Snape would only be to happy to inform Professor McGonagall. "I know Professor, I've just had a lot on my mind..."
"What is it Ms. Johnson, is everything alright at home, is it Quidditch?" Professor McGonagall said before raising her eyebrows "Im supposed to send a letter recommending you for the inter program at St. Mungo in two weeks Ms. Johnson. There is no room for error now."
"I know Professor" Angelina started
"Ms. Johnson, you've already stated that you know. I suggest you fix it. I hope Im not forced to find another Quidditch captain because you are neglecting your lessons." Professor McGonagall said sternly.
Of course Angelina thought... the first person in Gryffindor to be demoted on the Quidditch team. "It wont happen again Professor" Angelina said with a shaky voice.
"Make sure that it doesn't. That's all Ms. Johnson"
Angelina turned and left Professors McGonagall's office. As she walked the now dark and lonely halls back to the common room the tears started to fall.
A/N: Okay where do I begin...
The story: I know a lot of people wanted a letter B chapter... don't worry, it's coming. After thinking about it I've decided to do both A and B. I mean we all love Fred but he is a Wealsey and I've noticed (over 6 books) that Wealseys don't like to confront the ones they love (i.e. when Ron is mad at Hermione (or even Harry) he chooses to ignore her and even Percy and Mr. Wealsey... I mean to ignore your own father). So who's to say Fred is any different. But don't worry the next chapter will have all the Drama.
Me: Okay where to start... Late October I got a little case of writers block. I also got a BIG Promotion at my job... with the promotion came a large amount of work, it was a little stressful at first but by mid November I got a good handle on things. I was ready to write again when my car decided it hated me, and I had to deal with that. Christmas shopping (and a lot of end of year meeting at work) kept me from writing as well. And finally a couple of days before Christmas I had a BIG falling out with my mother... but now it's January, a new year and Im back. I hope to update soon.
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