Death Eater's Daughter

One Hundred Nine

I woke up the next morning and walked to breakfast alone
Hermione had already got up and was in the shower, but I didn't wait for her
I wanted to find out what Fred's issue was

When I entered the Great Hall I saw him with George and Lee laughing about something in front of them
I took a deep breath and approached their table
I sat beside Fred who had an empty seat, I would normally assume that's for me but if he's mad at me then it wouldn't make sense

He turned to look at me and gave me a kiss on the top of my head
"Good morning"

I looked at him confused
"Good morning?"

"I'm sorry about yesterday I was being stupid" he said turning towards me "your voice sounds better today"

"Thank you, I think the stutter is gone" I said hopeful "what are you working on?" I looked down at the table and they had parchments laid out everywhere

Fred put his hand on them and then started to roll them up
"Nothing much, don't worry about it"

"No I am worried now" I said looking at them all laughing "let me in on it"

  "It's a prank, you would crash it" George said

  "On who?"

  "No one in particular" Lee answered

  "If you say so" I said suspiciously "I'm just glad you're not mad at me anymore"

Fred smiled and then took my hand under the table

  "So the ball?"

Fred looked from George to me, listening but an owl flew above our heads and landed in front of me
I looked at it and took the note it extended to me

  "Oh it's my dad"

Fred went back to talking to George and Lee
I found it odd that he didn't want to read the letter with me, so I read it alone

Dear Cora,

I heard about the ball coming, Sirius and I discussed some things and he forced me to allow him to send you money
You'll see in this envelope enough to buy yourself a nice dress from Hogsmeade
Congratulations again on the first round, I will not be able to make the second round again unfortunately
But Dumbledore assured me that I would be allowed in the finals
The first two are for houses only I suppose
In other news
The house is going well, this summer it will be ready
Sirius and I love you dearly, good luck on the second round I hope all goes well

-Dad

I smiled at my dads letter
Sirius sending me money was unexpected, I'll have to repay him one day for his kindness

I looked at Fred smiling but he ignored me
I felt a little hurt so I got up from my seat and kissed his cheek
He didn't say anything as I left and went to sit beside Draco instead

When I walked over to his table, he was already pushing Goyle over to make room for me
I smiled at his action and sat beside him silently

  "Good morning" he said excited

  "Good morning" I matched his tone

  "I saw you got a letter, your dad?" He asked filling me a bowl of fruit
I tried to tell him no but he continued filling it up
Strawberries, raspberries, grapes and melons

  "He sent me money, well Sirius did, for a dress"

  "The ball right?"

  "You've heard? No one told me about it, I found out from Hermione"

  "I'm surprised you didn't hear the announcement after your first challenge. I suppose it was because you were running on adrenaline then" he said

  "Who are you going with?" 

  "Chloe Rich" he said "I asked her yesterday"

  "Do you think it's weird that Fred hasn't asked me?"

  "He hasn't?" He asked confused
Draco looked at Fred who didn't look over at us
Usually he would be keeping on eye on me while I was here

Draco looked back at me
  "Is everything ok with you two?"

I shrugged
  "He's acting weird"

  "Thats obvious" he said

I took a few pieces of berries from the bowl
  "He was mad at me last night. He wasn't the first to know about my voice coming back"

  "Kind of selfish isn't it?"

I slightly nodded my head
  "I didn't mean for him to not be the first I should apologize. He did to me this morning but I should have back right?"

Draco stopped eating and took my hand
  "Dont apologize for that. It's not your fault he's being a dick"

  "Maybe it is though"

  "No" he said flatly "it's not"

I stared at Fred who got up from his seat and began walking out of the hall with his twin and friend
He didn't bother looking my way at all

I sighed and slouched onto the table
I hid my face inside the nook of my arms
Draco began rubbing my back soothingly
  "Want me to set him straight?" He threatened

I smiled softly
  "No"

  "This weekend you and me are going shopping ok?"

  "I don't even know what Fred is going to wear" I said sadly "we haven't discussed the ball at all"

  "Fuck what he's wearing. Wear what you want"

I nodded my head
  "Thank you"

  "I'm always here for you"

The day went on and Fred didn't bother talking or walking with me in between classes
Hermione questioned it first period but I didn't have anything to say regarding it
Truth was I didn't know why he was acting up, again
He apologized for what he did last night, but he's acting like he's still mad about it
Ron didn't bring it up and Harry doesn't like discussing feelings
Ron feels guilt about the hole he put between us, which he should

I decided that I'm going to flat out ask him about the ball the next time I see him
I thought about asking him on why he's mad at me, but if I could avoid that subject until he's ready to talk I felt that was better

I heard a giant explosion happen outside in the main court yard
I then heard laughter which sounded like Fred George and Lee
And yelling
Which sounded a lot like Draco Crabbe and Goyle