Fool Me Once (Book One) - Fred Weasley

Charlie

Fred has been missing for two days. I dont know where he is. Me and Draco and Astroia have basically searched the whole school, all of hogsmead, we even went into the forbidden forrest. 

I didnt know what else to do. I knew I couldnt owl George because it was his birthday tomorrow, he didnt need that stress, he was finally seventeen. That meant that I also couldnt owl Lee because he was staying with George for the holidays. 

I cant owl Riviera or David, because they really dont know how bad everything has gotten with Fred, they still think it was a one time thing last summer. And sometimes its easier to let them belive that, nobody else needs the stress that I am currently under. 

I also knew I couldnt owl his parents, Mrs Weasley still hates me and I dont think she would appreciate me owling her to let her know that her son, who has been known to take drugs, has now been missing for two days. I also couldnt owl Mr Weasley because George had told me just before the holidays that he has alot to deal with in work. I dont want to add to his workload. 

I didnt know who I was suposed to write to. I really didnt, but then it hit me. 

Charlie 

As quickly as I could I ran to the owlery with a quill and a piece of parchment and wrote a letter to Charlie, letting him know everything that was going on, but I also didnt want to make it too long. 

Dear Scout,

How are you? I hope your doing well. 

Im sorry to write to you like this, but I dont know who else I can tell. Freddie is missing Scout, and I dont know where he is. We went to hogsmead on Saturday and he went drinking and taking drugs, but then he disappeared on Sunday and I havent seen him since. 

I need your help Charlie. I dont know who else to call. I cant tell Georgie its his birthday tomorrow, Lee is with George so I cant tell him, our other friends dont know how bad it is so I cant tell them. And I cant tell your parents Scout, I dont know how to. 

Please, you know I wouldnt ask if it wasnt an emergency. I need you Charlie. I really do. I need someone to help me. We need to find Fred .

Before its too late. 

Please help me Scout. 

I love you, 

Squeak 

After writing the letter as quickly as I could and scanning over it a few times, I sent it to Romania with Kittie, hoping that Charlie would get the letter and come and help me. 

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The following morning was the twins birthday. I sent George a muggle brthday card with a big number seventeen on it, as well as a broom servicing kit. 

I had Freds present under his bed. I hoped he would have come home today. Seeing as it was his birthday. But obviously not. This made me even more scared. Where is he? Did he get arrested by muggle police? Is he hurt? Is he in danger?

I honestly didnt know what I was supoosed to think. And I spent most of the day in Dracos room with him and Astoria, the two of them trying to do as much as possible to try and take my mind of Fred. After two hours of trying and failing to cheer me up, Astoria said she was going to go to the library and study for an exam she had the day school picked up after easter. 

Draco and I sat in silence for a while, it wasnt comfortable, it was a bit tense, but that was just the atmosphere. I knew Draco two was assuming the worst when it came to Freds condition.