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Nargles, Lies and Fireflies

(Fred's point of view)

I wonder if people actually realize when they are having a mental break-down? I maybe should ask Hermione the signs of someone having one. But, I don't want her to know George is losing his grip on this whole situation between us three. I already planned on lying and was going to tell her he was fine. After tonight I thought maybe it wouldn't be a complete lie. Bloody hell, what if she already knows when I'm lying? There's no way, I've lied my way through 90% of my school years at Hogwarts. She won't know, will she? Bloody hell, my life is ruined, that clever witch knows everything. I think people just have their own way of dealing with situations and this is George's way. Being a drunk lunatic and waving his wand around like Bellatrix Lestrange. Honestly, it could be way worse right? Fred, you're an idiot.

"Hey, I'm sorry," Hermione said walking down the steps interrupting my thoughts.

"What are you doing in Romania?" I questioned her being extremely confused but also, happy to see her face. I mean it's not exactly the best timing and George obviously didn't take it well but, I missed her.

"Well, Harry and Ron were at Hagrid's hut when I went there to help with Buckbeak. I let it slip that you were here visiting George, Charlie and Ginny. Only because I was talking to Hagrid about the dragon Charlie let us interact with and how he reminded me of Norbert. I honestly forgot they were in the same room I usually tune them out when they're being reckless idiots. They went mad and said we have to come too. I apologize I really wasn't thinking it just slipped out of my mouth. I'm so sorry. I really wasn't going to come, I tried to stop them. I figured at least if I came, I could keep them in line. Who was I kidding though, they barely listen to me now, especially Ron. I'm sorry," she said sincerely.

"Hermione, it's okay, calm down. Take a breath and I understand you don't have to go all mental," I laughed hugging her.

"You smell awful," she said coughing from disgust.

"Right, sorry. We've been drinking a bit," I said smiling, running my hand through my shaggy red hair. "How did you find us?"

"The Nargles stole my right shoelace, a Pixie mentioned it went this way," said Luna looking dazed and in her own world.

"She's friends with Pixies?" I whispered to Hermione.

"Creatures seem to have a special bond with her, it's actually quite fascinating," she said intrigued. She looks away from Lovegood and leans in to kiss me.

"Well, I've definitely missed that," I said smiling. She smiled back and then her expression changed to a serious one.

"So, what happened with George, he left in a hurry?"

"He um, actually had to meet someone for Charlie. We lost track of time and so, he rushed off," I said feeling my armpits sweat through my shirt.

"I see so, he coming back?" She said staring at me. I felt like her eyes were sucking out my soul. Calm down Fred she has no idea. Bollocks, you're clever, sly and charming, she did not take that away from you!

"He should be," I lied feeling like a complete idiot. Nice one Fred, you sure made that believable. She sees right through your thick head. I need to change my sweaty shirt.

"Good, we should grab a drink then?"

"Yes, of course," I said finally letting out a breath of relief. She is going to be the death of me I just know it. It kind of makes me feel sick to my stomach lying to her. But, George just needs some time like he said. All of this is happening kind of sudden and it's not right of us to expect him to be all sunshine and daises. I know I should go after George but maybe I should just let him cool down a bit. He'll probably just go back to Charlie's. Besides he might "pretend" like he thought I was a mailbox after blowing off my leg. I'll find him later and explain everything, he will understand. Or he won't and I'll just be too drunk and will accept potential death as a challenge. Win, win. I grab Hermione's hand and wave my other hand in front to Luna to get her attention. What do you know though? We go to walk in the pub and her shoelace was hanging on the pub sign. That girl is oddly interesting and probably will take over the world one day, with the Nargles.

We walk into the pub and sit at the table George and I were at. I pull two chairs out for Luna and Hermione and then sit down next to Hermione.

"Well, looks like you two have been enjoying yourselves," she said concerned after seeing all the bottles and empty glasses.

"Oh, a bit I suppose. The band is really brilliant," I said pointing to the front of the bar, changing the subject. "I will go get you two some drinks." I take some of the bottles and walk over to trash can. I eye the waiter nodding my head over to our table. I walk back over to our table and hand Hermione her drink and see that Luna had disappeared.

"Don't worry, she's with Harry," Hermione said laughing. I look over to the stage and see Ron and Harry talking to Luna and some girl I didn't recognize.

"When did they get here?"

"Just now, they had stopped at some sweet shop before and probably went mad inside. The new girl's name is Kiki, I believe." Ron and Kiki start walking over and sit down at the table with us.

"Hey brother, where's George?" Ron said stuffing his mouth with chocolate.

"He had some errands, you're charming as ever Ron," I said disgusted.

"Hi, I'm Kiki," said Kiki with a mouth full of butter beer fudge. She was a petite looking girl. Brown hair with big random streak of blonde in the front. She was a cute lass, no idea why she's talking to Ron but maybe it's the face full of sugar that has me thinking they are beyond perfect for each other.

"Fred and this is Hermione," I said shaking Kiki's hand.

"Pleasure," said Hermione sarcastically. It made me chuckle and choke on my drink. I give her a quick glance of stop being like that. The waiter distracted everyone by bringing Hermione and I another beer. Kiki decided to eat some of Ron's chocolate and he then began to stare at her admirably.

"Whaaht," Kiki said looking at Ron, with her mouth full.

"Oh, uh, would you like to go get Butter beer at the bar? It taste really good with the Butter beer fudge."

"Sure, I would love to," she said happily at him standing up and walking away from the table.

"I think I want to marry that girl," Ron whispered to Hermione and I as he got up and walked over to her.

"How thick can he get, honestly?" Hermione asked me somewhat serious.

"Now don't be a wench, they are going to cover themselves with pantries and go all candy land on each other later," I said laughing.

"Stop it Fred," she said laughing and pushing my arm. I grab her hand and place it in mine. I kiss her on her forehead and let her rest her head on my shoulder.

"It's going to be a real love story that one," I said laughing again.

"Like ours?" She said smiling.

"No, my dear, for ours is a TRUE love story, nothing will compare to ours. People will be jealous and will strive to the death for something even close to what we have," I said dramatically, placing my head on her head. "Ron and Kiki's love does however, make me want sprinkled doughnuts."

"We'll get some for the morning," she said smiling up at me.

"Well, aren't we just disgustingly romantic, never thought I see the day." I lean down to kiss her and the next thing I know I feel someone staring at us. Hermione and I both look over and see Harry with his hands on his cheeks.

"Well, look at you two wittle gits all cute," he said smiling with rosy cheeks. We both started busting out laughing. "Yeah, I think I'm a little drunk, my apologies," he said laughing with us. He sat down and laid his head on the table.

"You all right there mate?" I ask laying my head down facing him.

"Leave me alone to die."

"Oh stop, drink this water."

"How it's going with Luna?" Hermione asked him in a cutesy voice.

"NO! You and Luna? You're joking?" I said kind of loudly.

"Shhhhhhhhh!" Harry said putting his hand over my mouth. "Git! Hermione, remind me when I'm sober to never tell you anything." He looked back at the stage and seen Luna didn't hear and then laid his head back down.

"Aww, mate it's all good. She'll give the Nargles a break at some point," I said patting his back, unsure of the thought or even what I was saying.

"I just want to grow old and raise Thestrals with her," he said sighing. "Blimey, what did I just say?"

"Harry, that was adorable," Hermione said laughing.

"Why are you laughing then? It's pathetic, look at you mate. Just tell her, trust me you'll regret it if not." I said in a whisper.

"One day I will, today is not that day. I must excuse myself," He said quickly running out the door.

"Oh dear, maybe we should check on him?" Hermione said getting up from the table.

"He'll be fine, HEY LUNA," I yell over at her. She walked over and smiled tilting her head.

"I think a Nargle messed with Harry's drink, he might need some assistance," I said slyly, smiling. Her face suddenly dropped and she rushed outside.

"Clever," said Hermione sarcastically.

"Hey, I'm helping one of my best mates out, quiet you." I finish my drink and feel definitely at my limit, but doesn't seem to stop me. Ron and Kiki come back over with more drinks and not only that but huge turkey legs in their hand and I sigh. I forgot how much this group throws drinks back. George is right I've become a wuss and he's becoming more like old me. I guess I have some girl to blame for that.

"So, anyway as I was telling Ron…." Kiki started to tell us a story but she was stuffing her face at the same time so, I didn't catch much. I eye Hermione and tried to ask her if she was getting any of it. She just shook her head and shrugged. I look over at Ron and he is in a love potion like trance just watching her stuff her face. I can't tell if this is cute or mildly disturbing? I hear the owner announce the new band coming up next.

"AND UP NEXT I'M PROUD TO ANNOUNCE AND APPARATE FROM THE UNDERGROUND,..

HIS PATRONUS !" Everyone in the pub starting clapping, even though the vocalist hadn't appeared on stage yet.

"BLIMEY, that's me!" Kiki screamed making us all jump. Taking one last drink of her beer to wash down the turkey leg she jolts off the chair. She kisses Ron on the cheek leaving a greasy looking lip outline and then skips to the stage and introduces herself.

"Is she mental?" Hermione asked me.

"She's brilliant," said Ron sighing, lost in his Kiki filled mind.

"There's too many people here," I whispered to Hermione, turning my head and seen that she was staring at me.

"Oh there's other people here? I didn't notice," she said smiling and leaned over to kiss me.

"Well, look at you. A way with words, stealing my charm from me are you? Would you like to get out of here and take a walk," I suggested.

"Definitely." We then get up from the table, I pay our tab and we walk out together.

The air felt amazing like the summer nights you always dream about. The air was warm and the slight chill from the rain that had just passed made it feel just right. I wrap my arm around Hermione and we start walking down the moon lighted street.

"There were way too many fireflies running about in there," I said laughing.

"Fireflies?" Hermione asked curiously.

"Fireflies, you know the things you get in your stomach when you are by someone you are into or are in love with? I get them all the time with you even though, I have you now they still are in there making me feel sick. They make you all mental and gushy, quite revolting really," I admitted.

"How charming are you?" She laughed.

"Ok, we're pretty dead even in charms," I said whipping her around and kissing her nose. She blushes and we keep walking towards the moon.

"So, not to ruin the mood but, I could tell you were lying to me," Hermione confessed in a calm tone. My heart sank and I stopped abruptly. I sit on a bench we were about to pass and pull her towards me.

"Don't be mad, I just think George needs some time, you know?" I pleaded.

"I wish you would have just said that, instead of just lying to spare my feelings."

"It's not just your feelings I was worried about it was also George's and mine to be completely honest with you."

"Stop, I'm sorry I didn't mean to come off as mad, I just wanted you to know you don't have to spare my feelings you can tell me anything and we can figure it out together," she said smiling touching my cheek. My cheek went numb with fireflies so, I guess they just decided to re-populate everywhere inside of me.

"You will be the death of me Ms. Granger," I said sitting her on my lap.

"As will you be to me Mr. Weasley," she said leaning in for a kiss.

"Mr. Weasley is my father, we better think of something new for you to call me."

"Just shut it and kiss me Fred!"

We both smiled and we kissed each other for what seemed like a second before it started pouring down rain again. We got up and started running for cover laughing the whole way. All I could think about is how I could spend the rest of my forever and the rest of my forever after with her. I know George will find his forever, I never will doubt that. Maybe all of this had to happen for him to meet the one he's meant to be with? I'm coming around to believe that thought isn't so crazy when people say it. Hermione is making me come around to a lot of things I didn't think I would. Just maybe I could get use to these fireflies.

Just maybe, for her I could get use to anything.