Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes
"GET UP! You need to come down to the shop" I yelled throwing a pillow at George.
"You are particularly annoying today! Piss off before I make you. My bloody head is pounding" He said pulling the covers over his head.
"That's your brain trying to understand its own stupidity!" I screamed in his unholy ear. He smacked the air trying to hit me. "Aguamenti" I said in a whisper. What looked like a bucket of water poured on top of him and he shot up screaming.
"You little.." He started to say before I apparated to the kitchen.
"You're dead" I heard him mutter. I started to finish the hangover potion for George and Hermione before I heard him call for me.
"I surrender for now can you come in here" he said sounding concerned. I walk to his bedroom and sat on his favorite orange chair.
"So, how much of a tosser was I to Hermione last night" he said looking very regretful.
"Well, the beginning of the night was good and then 10 fire whiskies later you're running all over and telling everyone in the bar about the 'holy' ear. I think it is about time to give that story a rest mate" I said trying to light the conversation. "To be honest, I really don't think she even noticed. She said she had a really good time even when she was throwing up, she was laughing" I said smiling at the thought. "Alcohol makes you stupid, some think it is liquid courage but sometimes it takes a whole other turn."
"I just was nervous for some reason" George started to say. "I was fine when I took her to the Astronomy tower but I feel like this time I actually called it a date. I got her to agree to go and then my brain went dead" he said putting his striped pattern suit on for work.
"Speaking of the Astronomy tower" I started to say before he cut me off.
"Look mate, I know it was your idea to take her but I figured you wouldn't mind since you had to help dad with the invisible car" George said looking for his shoes. I started to respond but just dropped the conversation.
"I'm going to give Hermione this hangover potion" I said while tossing the other bottle to him.
"Thanks brother, I knew you loved me" he said pulling the cap off and drinking it. I walked out of George's room and start off to my own.
"You decent?"I said lightly tapping on the door before opening it. She was sleeping still. The sunlight was reflecting off her face and she looked so peaceful. I walk over to my green chair and pull it to the side of the bed.
"Wakey, Wakey" I said while taping her forehead. One eye slowly opened and a smirk crossed her face.
"Hi" she said smiling
"Hi" I said laughing back. I handed her the potion.
"How are you this morning boozy?" I said jokingly. She started glaring at me.
"Is it safe?" she said looking at the bottle.
"Of course" I said rolling my eyes at the thought. She takes the cork off and drinks it.
"Thanks" she said looking refreshed. Before I could say anything George comes in through my door.
"Granger! You drink like a champion, I was impressed! I would bet all my galleons on you" he said walking over to the other side of the bed. I'm sorry I was a prat last night" George started to say.
"You weren't it was fun. How about we just forget everything about last night" she cut him off pulling the covers off her.
"Deal. I was hoping you would help Fred and I run the store today? Anything you want on the house for a make-up for last night. Angelina will be stopping by as well" he said reaching his hand out to help her up.
"Sounds great" she said standing up and walking to the bathroom. "Be down in a minute."
Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, my dream come true and George's as well. We loved our shop as if it was our own child. The shop was a never-ending joke and all we wanted to do is make people smile. A lot of people seem to just want to drown themselves in pointless sorrow but we thought that was a bunch of rubbish. Enjoy the now and laugh, live. All the time you don't laugh is time wasted. Life is just better when you're laughing and not worrying about everything that could or will go wrong. Laughing is a nice distraction from the harshness of the world. We also want people to start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.
"Will you restock the Extendable Ears and Love potions please Hermione" said George going over the sales for the month.
"I'll help you" I said showing her where the products were. She grabbed the Love potions and started putting them in the pink watery fountain we had at the entrance of the store.
"What do you smell? Amortentia smells different to each person" I asked curiously looking over at her noticing she was deep in thought.
"Do you believe in love?" She asked me ignoring the question.
"It's all any of us want really, to meet someone brilliant and then drop dead for the Flobberworms" I said putting the rest of the boxes of ears away.
"You're romantic" Hermione said sarcastically.
"You are brilliant" I said winking and then walking back to the stock room. I walk back out to see that Angelina, Harry and Ron came in.
"Hey Freddie" Angelina said hugging me and then turning back telling Ron something about her new broom for Quidditch. Harry walked over to talk to Hermione and George who were putting the rest of the love potions away.
"How are you?" Angelina said picking up a love potion left on the counter.
"I would be fantastic if SOMEONE WOULD STOP TRYING TO STEAL OUR PRODUCTS" looking over at Ron who was stuffing some fireworks in his pockets. I smiled and we walked to the couch near the back room. After we sat down she started talking but I started to zone out. Why did Hermione say she loved me? Was she just saying it because I'm one of her best mates? Is our playful bantering more serious than I thought it was to her? Did George actually feel something romantic for her? When did I give her a blood-pop? I seemed to get lost in thought because next thing I know Angelina is hitting my shoulder. Her voice started to come back as I snapped out of my daze.
"Hello! Fred? Do you think that's a good idea? She said staring at me.
"Um, yeah, sure" I smiled acting as though I had been listening.
"Great! So I'll invite George and Hermione to the Quidditch World Cup game tomorrow!" She said sounding excited and running over to tell George.
"Wait, what?" I said just realizing what I agreed to. It was too late though she already told George and Hermione and they seemed happy for the invite. Hermione started to walk over and handed me the fireworks Ron had tried to steal.
"Thanks for the invite to the World Cup, I am so thrilled to go" Hermione said smiling.
"No problem, it will be a good time" I said trying to persuade myself to actually believe that. Things are starting to feel different since last night. I mean I always had feelings but I never really understood how strong they were. Or if she would even return them back. It's funny how three words from someone special's mouth can make your insides flip and make your brain go as stupid as a troll's.
I love you.
George thought it would be a good idea if everyone just stayed at our home tonight and we could just leave together in the morning. Everyone was having a good time testing out our products and then Ron suggested an idea.
"We should have a dis-arming duel" said Ron.
"Are you mad?" said George laughing.
"When is the last time you won anything Ron?" I laughed joining in with George.
"Piss off. Let's pick names out of a hat, it will be fun" Ron said grabbing a hat from behind the counter. Everyone agreed and soon everyone was picking a slip of parchment out of the hat.
"I have the chosen one, you've met your match Potter" I said pretending to advance and attack him.
"I have Hermione" Angelina said smiling at Hermione who didn't seem to happy about the choice.
"I feel like I'm always stuck with Ron" whined George.
"You always are stuck with Fred so stop being a fowl git" said Ron while clearing an area for the battles.
"Hermione and Angelina, ladies first" I said bowing and moving out of the way.
"Wish me luck" said Angelina kissing me on the cheek. I noticed Hermione looking over at me and I kind of felt guilt in my stomach. They each went to the opposite sides of the room, and were staring at each other. Before Angelina could even lift her wand Hermione shot at her.
"Expelliarmus!" said Hermione forcefully sending Angelina against the wall by the Puking Pastilles. Angelina hit hard and fell to the ground causing a bunch of boxes to fall on her. Before I could go to help her I looked at Hermione kind of shocked because she was supposed to just dis-arm her wand. I started to walk over and Angelina gets up quick and shoots a spell back at her, "Stupefy!" Angelina screamed hitting Hermione into the Love potion fountain causing bottles to crash to the ground.
"Calm down girls! What the bloody hell? You're going to bring the whole store to the ground" I yelled being confused. They both stopped and looked at me.
"I'm sorry" Hermione said looking remorseful running upstairs.
"Nice one Fred, that was brilliant and you know it" said Ron picking up the Puking Pastilles.
"Way to ruin the fun brother, I would have awarded that duel 10/10 easy" said George re-preforming Hermione's stance.
"You okay Angelina?" I said looking down at her.
"I'm fine. It actually was pretty fun" she said unconvincingly.
"You probably should go talk to Hermione" said Harry helping Angelina get pastilles out of her hair.
"You're probably right" I said leaving. I didn't mean to yell but it was very odd both of them acting that way and tearing down the store. I walk upstairs and go knock on the bathroom door. I could see her shadow in the bottom crease. I lightly tap on the door.
"Who is it" Hermione said loudly.
"Draco Malfoy! Obviously. My father will hear about this" I said imitating his stuck up voice trying to make the mood better.
"Leave me alone" she said irritated.
"Hi I'm Fred. I make jokes when things are uncomfortable" I said tapping the door again. "Please unlock the door" I whispered. "Granger listen, I didn't mean to snap like that. I don't think you realize how brilliantly strong you are" I said tapping lightly on the door. I hear the door unlock and then she opens it.
"I'm sorry" she said wiping a tear from her eye.
"Granger, just never let me forget to stay away from your bad side" I laughed hugging her. She hugs me back and we head back downstairs.
"What happened" I said to her before we went through the door.
"Nothing" she said pushing through without saying anything else.
"Blimey! Time really flies when girls are kicking ass" said George cheering at Hermione. She walked over to Angelina apologizing. We finished cleaning up the store and George suggested we get some sleep for the Quidditch game tomorrow. I agreed because it had been a long, eventful day. I have more questions then I had started the day with and I think it is time for my mind to sleep.
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