SAFE HAVEN

Freddie Mercury

Nikki Haven

Splitting off from Ainsley after their 45 minutes of Charms, Nikki set off to walk around the grounds. She liked getting out while the weather was still decent coming off of summer break. With her nose buried in Advanced Potion-Making in preparation for her next block, she didn't notice when a particularly tall redhead had stopped directly in front of her.

Running directly into him, she yelped at the sudden contact.

"Watch where you're going, Haven" he chuckled.

"Sorry" she smiled back at him, "Just trying to catch up during break"

"It's the first day! There is no way you aren't already years ahead of your class. Take a break"

"I have potions Freddie"

"Exactly why you should be relaxing before having to listen to Slughorn for an hour and a half. Suffering through that class requires preparation" he happily argued.

She sighed, giving in, "I was just heading outside-"

"Perfect! I'll come with" he said, turning to walk in the same direction as her. They continued down the hallway, "I was hoping we could get some time together before our first practice"

"Oh Merlin, I meant to talk to Lee about that"

"We were hoping to start sometime next week. It'll be Quidditch tryouts, but George and I should be good by the afternoon. Lee says he's got a few muggle cover songs he wants us to try out. I reckon he's spent all summer finding us new music"

"I had a few ideas myself. I've been listening to a lot of Dayglow and I think they really match our sound"

"Speaking of which" Fred continued, "I had a wicked idea for a new song. I've got some lyrics, but I need help with the melody"

The pair rounded the corner and stepped out onto the grounds. A light breeze blew through their hair and the warm air relaxed them both. Nikki led the way over to their usual spot: a tree next to the black lake. The two sat down in the shade, and Fred pulled out a small leather notebook from his robe.

"Don't judge" he warned her, "I wasn't paying any attention during first block, and clearly got distracted"

"Great start to the year for you" Nikki laughed at his academic dedication. She knew that the twins had no interest in studying or prepping for their NEWTs. The boys had been planning to open their own joke shop in Diagon Alley since fifth year, often testing their newest product ideas on Nikki and Lee.

Pretty girl's got a smile that you cannot deny

She's got those eyes that the pretty boys will lose their minds for

Everybody wants you

Everybody needs you

I wanna be the one who keeps you

"Stop, I love these," she exclaimed. Immediately she started humming a tune to herself, searching for a melody to match Fred's lyrics.

"Just call me Freddie Mercury" he smiled, and bowed dramatically, taking in the applause from his imaginary audience.

"You're a good old-fashioned lover boy for sure" Nikki laughed. Her dimples were distinct as her eye's met Fred's.

Godric, he's such a dork, she thought.

With that, he shot up from the ground, grabbed an imaginary microphone and began belting out the Queen hit.

Hey, boy?

Set my alarm, turn on my charm

That's because I'm a good old-fashioned loverboy

Nikki threw her head back from laughter, simultaneously trying to hold it together while also shushing Fred, as a few other students were spending their free period outside.

"Quiet you got" she said trying to contain her laughter once more, "Save it for the show"

"Hey I'm giving the people what they want!"

He looked over at two Ravenclaw girls sitting across the lawn, giggling at his performance.

"Alright loverboy" Nikki rolled her eyes, "I've got a few ideas for your little song here"

Fred took a seat once again, and Nikki began singing a catchy melody to his lyrics. As he caught on to the tune, he joined her in with some harmonies, creating the start of another Hogwarts hit.

"You're incredible!" He said, grabbing her face with his hand. His smile took over his face as he quickly kissed her forehead, grabbed his notebook, and picked up the rest of his things. "I've got to go show Georgie. I can hear the drums already". He had already started jogging backwards, making sure to thank Nikki on his way out.

"See you around Haven!" he called out to her

The corners of her mouth turned up at his adoration of her music, but her mind was far from the song.

What in Merlin's name was that? Fred. Me.

No, no no the BAND. You can't be thinking about that right now. He's just really appreciative. I mean you did bring his song to life after all.

Letting out the sigh of a breath she didn't realize she had been holding in, she picked up her book once more in an attempt to distract herself from previous moment's events. There was nothing learning about potions couldn't stop her mind from wandering to. Even if it was a certain guitar, playing red-head.