"Vel?" Fred called up the stairs of the shop. "Up here!" he heard her call from upstairs. He walked up and saw her in the kitchen making food while the chores did themselves. "What's up?" she asked him. "I was wondering if, maybe, you wanted to go to dinner tonight?" he asked, looking down at the ground. Avella giggled at his shyness and nodded. "What time?" she asked. "Eight?" he asked. "I'll see you then." she smiled. Fred returned the smile and Avella kissed him on the cheek. He turned and walked down the stairs and out of the shop.
At seven-fifty Fred walked back through the doors of the shop. Georgina was placing books on shelves and she turned to look at him. "What are you doing here?" she asked. "Avella and I are going out to dinner." he replied. She nodded and went to fetch her mother. A moment later they both came down the stairs and Fred smiled. "You look gorgeous." he said to her. She smiled. "Thank you." He kissed her on the cheek and she turned back to look at Georgina. "If you need anything, you know where George is. I'll be home by eleven. No parties." Avella chuckled. Georgina laughed and shook her head, pushing the couple out of the store.
The snow fell lightly as Fred and Avella walked back down diagon alley. Avella laughed, looking up at the sky, snow falling directly on her face. Fred laughed at her childishness and she looked over at him. "What?" she smiled. He shook his head. "Nothing." he laughed again. They continued down the alley and made it to Avella's store. They stepped inside and smiled at the warmth of the store. "Oh I forgot to ask, mum is having a birthday party for George and I in a couple weeks. Do you think you and Georgina could join us? I know mum would love to see you." Avella thought about it for a second and nodded. "Just let me know when." she replied. He smiled and she kissed him on the lips. "I had a lovely time tonight, Fred, thank you." she said. "I did too." he smiled. "Goodnight." Avella said. "Goodnight." Fred said, turning and walking out of the store. Avella smiled and locked the door once she was sure he was gone.