The Leaky Cauldron

(Fred's point of view)

I started walking outside the Burrow to find my broom, leaving Angelina to finish her goodbyes. I seen it and when I went to grab it I run into Ron and Harry.

"So, I hear that George fancies Hermione" Ron said questionably.

"Haven't the slightest idea" I said slightly annoyed.

"Well, I thought you were two halves of a whole idiot? Also, I thought you fancied her?" Ron said throwing a Whiz-bang firework in the sky.

"Ron if you're going to keep stealing my products without paying me it's going to cost you an arm. Literally" I said changing the subject.

"Why don't you drop it Ron, let's go help your mom clean up before we all leave" Harry said sounding worried. Ron always had a problem with not knowing when to keep his mouth shut. Thank the stars he had Harry because he probably be dead by now. I still loved him but sometimes he was such a knob-head. They started to walk away and then I hear Ron getting his last comment in.

"TellHermione if she's going to throw her life away for George, he should at least have a Firebolt" he said disappearing behind the house. I start walking back to the front door and get stopped by Angelina.

"You ready?" She said grabbing her broom.

"Beyond" I said as we mounted our brooms. Before we took off Hermione and George walked out and said they would be right behind us.

"Let's set off mates! Adventure is out there along with really good whiskey!" George screamed and we starting flying to the pub.

We all arrived at the Leaky Cauldron and walked inside to find a table in the far corner. It was kind of a dark, scruffy place but we all rather enjoyed it.

"What is everyone having?" I said scanning the table.

"Fire whiskey for the table please!" Exclaimed George.

"I can't handle whiskey George! I'll take a Butterbeer" Hermione said correctly the order.

"Come on Hermione! How about both?" said George making his lip fake quiver.

"Fine! Just put your stupid lip away" Hermione said laughing at him.

I've heard her laugh a lot since she woke up. I was starting to forget it when she was out of it and in the hospital for so long.

"Alcohol my evil temptress!" George screamed. "Another round please" he said gathering the empty glasses.

Before I could tell him to slow down I see Neville, Ron, Luna, and Harry walk in.

"Luna! Come have a seat" said Hermione gesturing to the empty one next to her.

"I can't these aren't my pants" she said curiously and walked to the bar.

"She's a rare specimen I must say" I said scooting down to make room for everyone.

"I find her a bit fascinating" said Harry ordering two Butterbeers for him and Ron.

I looked over to see George in need of saving from Neville. "Hey Neville, check on Luna and see if she's okay" I said pointing in the direction I had last seen her. He pulled his chair out and went to look for her. "You okay Georgie?" I asked filling his mug up with beer.

"I just realized I can sleep with my eyes open" he said taking another shot.

"Come off it, Neville is interesting and has helped all of us a lot" said Hermione. She was always defending someone. I don't understand where she gets the energy to do everything.

"Another round please" said George reaching for waitress.

"Georgie" I started to whisper.

"Freddie-kins stop worrying, change your gloomy attitude and let loose a little" he whispered back mockingly.

It wasn't even him I was worried about. George for the most part, can handle his own he just gets to a point he wants to start trouble and I'm bailing him out. I'm no saint, the Weasleys had a knack for mischief and an out of control sarcastic mouth. I was worried about Hermione because she had been keeping up with him, Im sure on a dare.

"We're going to go see where Luna and Neville went. We'll be back" said Harry getting up with Ron to walk to the bar.

"Ron you look tense. Relax. Grab a beer" said George moving aside for them to get through.

"I don't want a beer" Ron said

"Who said it was for you?" George said as Ron just ignored him and walked away. All of us then got on random topics like Quidditch, music, Charlie's dragons in Romania, etc. Drinking endlessly until George decides that it is time to dance.

"Okay ladies, who's dancing with me first?" George said looking at Hermione.

"FLAT chance, you better ask someone else" she said gives him a thumbs down.

"Fine. Angelina?" Said George reaching his hand over the table.

"Sure but if you step on my feet once I'm done" said Angelina taking his hand and walking in the open space of the pub.

"Hell is filled with people like him" Hermione said starting the hiccup stage. I couldn't help but laugh.

"You feeling okay, Granger" I said looking at her empty glasses.

"Yes, I'm actually having a blast. One more beer" Hermione said trying to get the waitresses attention.

"I admire your confidence Granger. I definitely don't share it but I admire it" I laughed grabbing the beer. She finished the beer and then burped making me laugh hysterically.

"I think it is time to go home" said Hermione starting to get up but falling on the ground missing her seat. She then got in a laughing hysteria.

"Woah, Granger hold on" I said picking her up and setting her back down. "Just let me go get George."

I walk over to bar and hear George telling the story about his 'holy' ear and tapped his shoulder.

"Hey mate I think Hermione is ready to go" I said nodding my head to our table.

"Is she okay?" He said with genuine worry in his voice.

"She's fine just think she had too much too fast. She can stay at our place if you want? I'm actually about to leave too" I said remembering I opened the shop in the morning.

"Perfect, I'll be over in a bit. Keep her safe, will you?" said George turning back finishing his story.

Angelina was next to George talking to some old mate she had in Potions class and I gave her a glance letting her know I was leaving. She blew a kiss and I started walking back to our table when I look over and see Neville.

"Cantis" whispered Neville pointing his wand secretly at Ron. Ron then was being forced to sing, horribly I might add. I starting laughing because maybe Hermione was right we don't give him enough credit. I went back to the table and looked down at Hermione.

"All right boozy let's get you home" I said picking her up and carrying her out the door to Diagon Alley.

Lumos

Diagon Alley is a bit gloomy looking already but not as much as it is at night. The street was empty and all the stores closed. All that you could see are random dim streetlights every so often. I heard Hermione mumbling a song and looked down at her.

"What are you singing" I said trying not laugh.

"Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty Hogwarts, Teach us something please!" She started to sing louder. Her voice was actually very pretty and innocent sounding. I couldn't help but smile this is so hilarious and cute.

"Fred, I love you. I'm sorry I didn't eat the blood pop" she said confusing the hell out me.

"I love you too but what blood pop?" I said hoping to understand what she's talking about. But then she just passed out and was breathing heavy in and out. I put my robe over her and continued walking to our shop. We had a flat above the store and it was quite big and cozy enough for George and I. I unlock the door and head up to the flat. I turn on the lights and take her to my room. I lay her down and put a blanket over her. I turn around to walk to the kitchen to get her a glass of water and then she shoots up out of the bed scaring the piss out of me.

"Bathroom?" She said anxiously.

"Straight through there" I pointed and she ran. She probably had thrown up her whole body weight before she was done. I walked in the bathroom and see her laying on the floor laughing. I lay down next to her.

"Are you laughing or crying?" I said trying to meet her eyes.

"It's just so funny how light-headed I am" she said laughing still.

"Calm yourself and breathe" I said laughing and giving her a hand towel and water. I lay down next to her putting my head on the cold tile in front of her.

"Thanks Fred" she said wiping her mouth. "We probably should get up huh?"

"We can stay as long as you would like" I said smiling because on how abnormal this situation is. She then laid on her side with her eyes still closed.

"Were you bored" she ask concerned.

"Only boring people are bored Granger. Am I boring?" I said taking the water glass from her.

"Not even close" she said curling up in a ball.

"I just had to open shop in the morning so I was having an early night anyway."

"You seem less cheeky tonight" she said smiling.

"Do you think I'm an arrogant prick or something? You know I'm joking 90% of time?" I said putting the waste basket by her head.

"I know, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it in a bad way" she said closing her eyes and yawning again.

"How about we take you to bed?" I suggested trying to get her off the floor. She goes limp and starts laughing. "Would you stop messing around you weirdo" I said laughing trying to pick her up when she's being extremely difficult. Finally I get her to the bed and cover her back up.

"Watch my hand ok. Im putting the waste bucket right here if you feel the need to vomit air because I guarantee nothing is left in that belly" I said slowly moving it by the end table. I grab a nightlight from the cupboard and whisper a charm pointing my wand at it. "Colovaria" I then put the nightlight by Hermione's head and it started changing colors.

"It's beautiful thanks" she smiled staring at it.

"If you need anything I'll be on the couch okay" I said grabbing clothes to sleep in.

"Okay, night Fred" she said smiling with her eyes closed.

"Night Hermione" I said putting her hair behind her ear and turning the bedroom light off.

Nox