Fool Me Once (Book One) - Fred Weasley

Riviera

TW. Domestic Violence. (idk what else to call it tbh)

I was woken the following morning to a slight tapping on my window. As quickly and quietly as I could I made my way over to the window and let Kittie in. She had the response from Healer Avery in her beak. 

I handed her a few owl treats before she flew out the window and I sat down at the desk to read the healers response. 

Dear Miss Aaliyah Weasley

First can I just say congratulations on your pregnancy. 

Second, Im sorry to hear that Frederick has relapsed. It really is terrible, but yes, there is space in the rehabilitation programme if he still wants to enter it at this point. 

With regards to Frederick being present for the birth of the twins, Im sure that wouldnt be a problem, how ever he would have to return to finish off the rest of his thirty days. I will see if I could get him a day or two off, but that would be the most. 

The programme doesnt work unless it is followed fully, but this can be one exception. As long as he agrees to finish off the remaining days, if there is any, he would be able to leave for the birth. 

Should I be expecting the two of you today?

Yours, 

Healer Avery

A few tears fell down my face as I read it. Im not sure if I was happy that Fred could go back and get better, or sad that he had to leave for another month. 

'What did she say princess?' Fred asked sitting up in the bed and looking over at me. I didnt even hear him wake up. 

'Here' I said handing him the letter and walking towards the bathroom. A few minutes later when I came out of teh bathroom Fred was standing on the small balcony smoking a cigarette. 'Ill pack when I finish this' he told me when he heard me coming up behind him. 

'Its okay, I can pack for you. If you like' I told him as I wrapped my arms around his stomach from behind and rested my head between his shoulder blades. We stayed like that for a few minutes. Neither of us wanted to let go. Neither of us wanted Fred to leave for another month. But both of us knew it was for the best. 

We didnt move until I heard a knocking on the bedroom door. I unwrapped my arms from around Fred and made my way over to the door. When I opened it, it was Riviera and she had been crying. 

'Riv?' I questioned as I pulled her inside the dorm. 'Riv what is it?' she just looked at me and shook her head. I pulled her over to the bed and sat her down on the edge of it.

'Riviera' Fred called from behind me. 'Please, tell us what happened its okay' He said as he sat down on her other side. 'Its David' she breathed and the two of us looked at her in shock.

'What?' Fred asked standing up. 'What happened to David?' he questioned as he started pacing. 'He... he' she started. 'Riviera love, its okay. You can tell us' I said as I rubbed my hand up and down her back. 

'He hit me' she said as she cried into my shoulder. 'Fred' I called as he just looked at her in shock. 'You cant get involved' I whispered. He nodded slowly as he made his way back to the balcony. 'Riviera. Will you be okay for one second. I just want to talk to Fred' she nodded and took her head off my shoulder. Instead lying down and hugging into a pillow. 

'Aaliyah. What do we do?' he questioned as he took a drag of his cigarette. 'Im not sure Fred, really. This is David you know. Its Garfield. Why would he even think of doing it. I honestly cant believe it' I told him as I looked up at him. 'Your thinking?' I questioned and he nodded. 

'I cant do anything Aaliyah. I need to go to Mungos if not for me then for you and the twins. But I cant not help Riviera. Shes a friend you know' he told me as he took another drag from his cigarette. 

'I know. Ill handle it' I told him as I made my way back to Riviera. 'Riv?' I called and she sat up. 'Can you tell me what happened?' I asked her and she nodded slowly. Fred nodded to me as he started to pack a small bag. The bag he would bring to St. Mungos with him later on today. 

I knew he wanted to know what happened. But he didnt want to put too much pressure on Riviera in having to tell the both of us. 

'He- It started a few months ago' she said as she sniffled and I pulled her closer into my side. 'Its okay. Take your time Riv' I said as she blew her nose and continued to talk. 

'W-when it started you know. I-I didnt think t-to much of it. B-because all couples fight. But then he started yelling at me over s-stupid things. Like doing homework instead of hanging out with him. Or n-not sleeping in his dorm some nights.'

'Its okay Riv. Its safe here. I promise' Fred told her as he handed her a glass of water that I didnt see him leave to get. 

'Most of the time when we fight he-. He just s-shouts at me' she told us as she drank the water. 'B-but today. We were talking about classes and I said I was going to s-sit with Ange and Ali because I havent s-seen them all b-break but he f-freaked out' she cried. I looked at Fred. Both of us just as unaware of what we were supposed to do for her. 

'H-he yelled at me asking why I d-dont want to spend time with him. B-but of course I d-do. I love him you know. B-but I just wanted to spend some time with my f-friends. I spent all of my break with h-him and I just wanted to talk to my f-friends' she said as she took another mouthful of water and dried her eyes. 

'I started to shout back. M-merlin if I didnt shout he wouldnt have h-hit me. Why did I have to shout back' she told me and I shook my head. 'No, Riviera you cant blame this on yourself. Its not your fault love I promise you' she nodded and looked at the floor before finishing talking. 

'I y-yelled at him and I s-said that he cant c-control me. He cant tell me I c-cant spend time with my friends. And he got annoyed w-with me for yelling back at h-him and he p-punched me in my jaw.' She said and I gasped. I know she said he hit her, but hearing he punched her in the face made it seem so much worse. 

'B-but he didnt mean to. He appologised after. He said he d-didnt mean to do it. Said it w-would never happen again' she said as she looked at us. She really wanted to believe him. I know she did. But, I dont know. Something didnt sit right with me. 

'Riviera?' I questioned cautiously and she nodded into my shoulder. Fred looked at me confused. 'Was this the first time?' I asked and she shook her head. Fred looked at her, then at me, then back at her and then at the door. 

'Freddie dont' I warned in a whisper. 'You cant do anything.' I told him as he clenched his fists. 

'C-can I use your bathroom?' Riviera questioned after a minute. I nodded and pointed to the bathroom door, releasing my grip on her so she could stand up. 

'What are we going to do?' Fred asked quietly. 'We cant do anything Freddie. You have to go to Mungos. You have to get better. Ill sort this out okay?' I told him and he shook his head. 

'Its not right' he told me and I nodded. 'I know Bear, but we know now, so I can help her.'

'He shouldnt hit her its not right. I could never imagine ever hitting a girl' he told me as he pulled me into a small hug. 'I know Bear. I know you never would. There is just some people who think they can.' I told him as the bathroom door opened and Riviera walked out. 

'Are you guys going to class?' she asked and we shook our heads. 'Fred isnt feeling well so he needs to go away for a while so we have to go to Mungos. Are you going to class?' I questioned her cautiously. She nodded slightly before making her way towards the door. 

'Riviera wait' Fred said standing up and walking over to the door. 'Ill get George to sit with you for the day alright. Make sure David doesnt bother you until you and Aaliyah come up with something.' he told her as he opened the door. 'Ill be back in a second' I heard him yell as he headed down to the common room. 

I walked over to Riviera and pulled her into a hug. 'It will be okay' I told her as she nodded into my shoulder.