UNEXPECTED LOVER - A Fred Weasley story

30-06-1989

{ AUTHORS NOTE: this story was called "enemies to lovers" though i thought the new name was more fitting, anyway pls enjoy the story and comment or message me if you have any requests or ideas!! xx}

6 years ago

It was my birthday, supposedly the best day of my life. It sure did though end up being the most eventful day of my life.

I woke up and ran downstairs to see me dad sitting at the table reading the newspaper and my mum making me waffles. The smell filling the room. As soon as I saw them, their smiles grew to each side of their face, smothering me in kisses and a massive happy birthday.

I was never spoilt growing up, my mum never could find a job so she styed at home cleaning, cooking and would meet up with Molly Weasley, As for my dad worked with Arthur Weasley at the ministry, that's how we knew them. We were never the richest but I didn't mind it one bit.

My mum brought me over a huge pile of waffles and along sat an envelope on top, straight away I knew what it was. When I say I was excited I mean I was EXCITED. You would be able to hear me from outside screaming, I ran around jumping up and down, I was at my happiest. 

My Hogwarts letter!

When I finally calmed down my dad passed me a tiny box with a bow on top. This was all I got for my birthday, and I didn't care, it was tiny but Molly taught me that "the best things come in small packages" though when she told me that, she was speaking about me, i'm extremely short.

I opened the lid to see a silver chain with a pendant dangling down, the pendant was a moon at a quarter full ( almost like a C shape). When I was looking at it, it started to become blurry with all the tears that were filling my eyes. I know this pendant would've been expensive, that's why dad was picking up more shifts than usual. I threw my arms around m parents and cried.

"thankyou thankyou thankyou!"

- - -

After breakfast, me and dad were in the lounge room, I was reading a book and my dad was reading the paper, Mum had walked out wiping her hands on her apron, clearly making a cake. "Oh sweetheart! I cant believe I forgot to tell you!"

"what is it mum?"

"Today, Molly is going to pick you up so you can get school supplies, here is some money, you better get dressed, she will be here in15 minutes." She proceeded to walked back into the kitchen.

I turned my head to dad, "Is.. Fred. Going"

He smiled and nodded his head, "Yeh sweetheart"

I grumbled and I walked upstairs to get ready.

I love the Weasleys, they are my second family, George was my best friend, but Fred, we never got along, we sorta became enemies, everyone including George thinks its funny, its not. The twins were my age and starting Hogwarts the same year as me as well. Ill be practically living with Fred Weasley and that makes me want to drown myself.

As Molly appeared in our chimney, I ran up and hugged her, she smelt like roasted coffee beans, fire and sweets. "Happy Birthday my girl!" she kissed my head and handed me a present.

I opened it and it was a notebook that had my name embedded on the front. "Thankyou Molly! Its so pretty!"

As I said goodbye to my parents, I gave a kiss on dad's head and hugged my mother, "Bye! I'll see you later tonight!"

I wish I hugged them for longer.

- - -

As we got back the Burrow, I instantly felt happy, I was consumed by hugs and happy birthdays from the rest of Weasley family, when I locked eyes with Fred, "Happy birthday Jackson" and went back to trying to tie his shoe. I didn't respond, Because by that time, George had jumped on top of me knocking me on the ground.

The rest of the day flew by, I was with George for 90% of  the time, he enjoyed my company where as Fred just pouted the whole time. He never said a word to me, I assume Molly made him be nice because it was my birthday.

"I'll expect the normal Fred tomorrow on the train yeah?" Me and George started giggling.

- - -

I said goodbye to the Weasley family, Arthur took me home in the car because for some reason the floo network wasn't working.

When we got there, we were not prepared for the sight.

I looked up at the place that I called home. Fire coming out of all windows, even the chimney was smoking so much, we didn't even use the chimney for fire!

There was bricks all over the front lawn, along with glass, furniture and even the flowers me and mum planted the day before was now destroyed. This was now the start of feeling empty, I felt nothing, I was in pain, but it suddenly became numb.  I just didn't understand.

What was I supposed to do now?

Moments later, two boys  apparated in front of us, Bill and Charlie had appeared. Arthur had just lost his best friend, Charlie was using all his might to hold him back and not to let him go into the house which was submerged in flames.

I sunk into Bills grip and sobbed into his chest for what felt like an eternity. 

The next thing I remember, Bill was carrying me into The Burrow, my heart was shattered, I slept in Molly's arms the rest of the night, I lost my family.

The pendant I received earlier that day, wrapped in my fingers, I would never let go.

- - -

The next morning was difficult, as I pulled myself up, tired, I had  panic attack throughout the night, Bill promised he would keep an eye on me. Before breakfast, I sat with little Ron playing with Baby Ginny in her cot, life was so simple for them. Mine just changed, I just turned 12.

As we left to go the train station, to Hogwarts, I saw, Bill, Charlie, Arthur and a couple other men I recognised building a little house next to the Burrow.

"I know your young, but you still need your space, you'll soon be going into a young woman, this is only 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, it has a nice fireplace, only for fires though, but a little kitchen, which you aren't allowed to use just yet." Molly had her arm wrapped around  my shoulder as I hugged her tightly.

"Th- thankyou so much M-Molly"

Here is to new beginnings I guess..

- - -

SORTING CEREMONY

When we got to Hogwarts, it more beautiful than I ever expected, we got to the castle on boats, it was so beautiful, George refused to leave my side, and Fred was being less of a dick than normal.

I had an attitude, loved pulling pranks and messing around with people, I hated to show any emotions, my favourite thing to do was bickering with Fred and pulling pranks on him.

When I was placed in Slytherin, my heart skipped a beat. I wasn't a bad person, i'm not evil, I supposed to be with George in Gryffindor! I didn't know any body in Slytherin. As I walked to their table it felt cold and miserable, but I will admit it drove my thirst to prank more.

I looked over to George and he held he thumbs up and smiled at me,

I mouthed, "i'm sorry"

He shook his head and smiled, then he mouthed "don't be"

He went back to eating and I turned my attention to Fred who stuck the finger up at me, so just the usual, maybe this wouldn't be so bad.

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Authors Note:

Hi!!

As some might know i started writing this story on another account, but my account started to get hacked so i moved it here!

Thankyou all so much for reading and please don't hesitate to comment, or let me know what you would like to see happen, or not happen!

Thankyou again lovelies!!