UNEXPECTED LOVER - A Fred Weasley story

Disturbing News

DECEMEBER 22ND

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I couldn't bring myself to get up this morning, something felt off, felt weird. I couldn't help but feel that something bad would happen if i got up today.  Though i had to otherwise i would miss the train home. 

 i woke up late, we were going home for Christmas break so everyone was running around getting packed, i had already packed so i could relax for another hour.

Since the Hogsmeade trip in October, Fred and i have been flirting like no one else is watching, though everyone is. 

I sat down with the twins and Lee for breakfast since my friends were running around packing. 

Although i felt weird about today, laughing with Lee and the twins defiantly made me feel better. It always seemed having George was my older brother, he made me feel safe and protective where as Fred it was like i could do anything, be whoever i wanted, be free. 

"Miss Jackson, come with me, your bags will be taken to the train for you" Snape was standing behind me, when i slowly stood up, at the same time the 3 boys jolted up to their feet. 

Snape continued, "Your friends can meet you at the station".

My stomach was going in circles. Was this what i had a feeling about? am i in trouble? 

As i started to walk off i turned towards the boys, "um, i guess i'll see you lot at the train" I turned to continue to walk out following Snape. 

"OI EM WHAT A SECOND!" i turned to see Fred running up and stopped close to me, he whispered in my ear "come find me as soon as you get train okay?"

I nodded me head and laughed him as i walked off, trying to cover up my nerves. 

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"Professor Dumbledore? Professor McGonagall? what am i doing here?" 

"Emily dear, Molly wanted to be here but she'll meet you at Kings Cross, sit please" she held he hand out towards a chair, requesting me to sit.  My heart rate was increasing rapidly. 

"To know the truth, This might be quite difficult to hear" Dumbledore spoke, his voice was fierce but oddly calming. 

"Your parents were murdered" he looked down to me, i started to laugh.

"I'm sorry but um that quite obvious, I've known the whole time" I felt somewhat relieved.

"Mis Jackson please. Your parents were murdered by a woman called Bellatrix Lestrange, she was after you and when they refused to give you up, she killed them" Snape cut in, earning a look from McGonagall

"After me? Why? I've never heard of her, why would she want me?"  My nerves started to come back. 

McGonagall put her hand my shoulder, "Bellatrix Lestrange, is your biological mother" 

"what" My heart sunk

"She was a death eater, she killed your adopted parents in attempt to get you, When she was pregnant with you, no body saw her the whole time, as soon as you were born, she placed you in a orphanage. Your parents, they adopted you, loved and cared for you, they let themselves die to protect you."  Dumbledore spoke.

I was silent, clutching the pendant in my hand.

"Why am i finding this out now?"

Snape spoke up since no one else would, "She has broken out of Azkaban"

"Emily.. She will most likely try to find you make you become a death eater, but.. since she found out you were taken in by the Weasley's, we aren't sure if she wants to turn you evil or kill you" 

I sat there for a second, "hmm okay so my biological mother who is a serial killer doesn't want me? okay i'm fine with that, i don't want her either" 

 Dumbledore, led me outside, walking me down the carriages to the train platform.

"we have an 'inside man' working with death eaters to find out information about their plans, Voldemort is dead, they need a leader, and Bellatrix being the most powerful, she most likely will. but her first wish since she has been back is to find you, So Emily, please you must be careful this Christmas." 

"Yes professor"

"If anything happens, you must owl me straight away" Dumbledore walked away, as i was on a carriage alone. 

I starting bursting out laughing, then crying, then i sat there, staring off into nothing. 

First i found out i was adopted, then my real mother is a serial killing death eater who either wants to murder me or turn me against everything i believe in and love.... cool cool cool. 

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As soon i get to the platform, everyone was already on. So i immediately start looking for Fred. 

I heard the twins laughter and Lee yelling at them, i sighed, putting on a smile, i didn't know how or if i should tell them.

I pulled the doors opened and smiled as i sat down next to Fred. All their eyes one me, not saying a word.

"what's with you idiots".  

"Em what happened" with those words, tears starting to pour out of my eyes. 

"good going George" Fred instantly wrapping his arms around me. 

"hey, hey look at me" Fred cupped my chin, our faces nearly touching. "do you guys know Bellatrix Lestrange?"

They all nodded their head, "well she is my biological mother, who either wants to murder me or want to become a death eater like her." 

Fred pulled me closer into a hug where he was practically strangling me. 

"Em, we will protect you, we won't let anyone hurt you or come near you" George said leaving his hand on my knee. 

"I'll get you snacks, they always make you feel better" Lee stood up getting his wallet out. 

"I'll come and we will give alone time to the lovebirds" George got up and ran out, i laughed while Fred stuck up the finger at him and continued hugging me. I shifted around so that my head was resting on his legs, he ran is fingers through my hair, humming a tune of the song Mr Loverman.

Apparently i fell asleep cause when i sat up we were at Kings Cross Station. 

I didn't see my group so i figured I'd just owl them everything later. Now realising that this makes me and Draco cousins. 

As soon as we saw Molly, she hugged her kids and wrapped me into a tight hug, "I'm so sorry dear, i wanted to tell you but Dumbledore made me swear not to tell you" She took a deep breath. 

"You don't have anything to be sorry for Molly, To me they are my parents, they raised me and loved me, that's what a family is, She isn't she never wanted me, and i'm okay with that." I looked at her with a smile. 

Family doesn't always have to be your blood. 

Your chosen family is more important then any blood.