Hiraeth // Fred & George Weasley

Goblet of Fire ~~ Chapter 7

On a bright Sunday morning, Azure woke with a smile on her face. Today the Weasleys' were going to pick her up to go to the fantastic Quidditch World Cup. This time it was the Irish against Bulgaria. She scoured her breakfast down, thrill filling throughout her whole body. Marv had made the food this morning. It consisted of crepes, toast, baked beans, roasted tomatoes, and scrambled eggs. And even Azure had to admit that the food was heavenly. Marv really outdid himself this brisk day. 

By noon she had already packed her luggage, and was ready to go. Green flames appeared in the Binx fireplace as four red-headed people popped up suddenly. Ron, Mr. Weasley, George, and Fred were all showing off pleasant faces. Fred and George rushed over, both squeezing her in a tight hug. 

"Hello, Azure! How are you?" Mr. Weasley asked with a warm smile on his face. Azure gave a smile back and answered, "I'm doing fine, Mr. Weasley. And you?" Mr. Weasley was gazing dreamily at a tin of pens, then turning back to her. "Oh we're doing alright! Ron grab Azure's trunk." Ron stumbled over his own feet trying to carry her olive trunk. Arthur faded his attention behind her and hurried to shake Marv's hand. "Ah, you must be Marv! I'm Arthur Weasley!" He exclaimed as he shook his hand violently. Marv didn't grimace at the handshake, instead he gave a charming smirk. 

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Weasley. Azure's told me many great things about your family, I even went to Hogwarts with Bill. How is he by the way?" Arthur fixed his posture before speaking. "Oh Bill is doing perfectly well, in fact he now works as a Curse-Breaker. What is it that you are doing nowadays, Marvin?" Marv looked away sheepishly before he regained his confidence. "I've just barely started training with Dragons. Much like your son, Charlie." He pridefully spoke. Arthur clicked his tongue in a knowing motion. 

"Dragons are a tricky thing to work with, however I'm certain a dashing young man like yourself can handle them. Are you going to be at the World Cup as well?" Mr. Weasley questioned, beaming his friendly smile. Marv nodded his head, "Of course I will! I wouldn't miss it for the world!" Arthur murmured a "splendid! splendid!" heading back to the fireplace.

Next stop was to pick up Harry at his nasty aunt and uncle's house. They were stuck in the Dursleys' fireplace, Azure squished between Fred and George. It was a tight squeeze until Mr. Weasley burst open the boarded fireplace. The Dursleys were gaping at the wizards who had just now come through their fireplace. Mr. Weasley was too busy rambling off to them, making sure they weren't too freaked out. Harry's cousin seemed to be holding his bottom. A feared look on his expression. 

Once Fred and George walked back into the main room with Harry's school trunk, they were ready to go back to the Burrow. The two twins shared a mischievous look. The green flames carried off again as if never before. "Off you go then, Fred." Mr. Weasley spoke. "Coming! Oh no, hang on-" Fred sputtered. A little baggie of sweets had fallen out of Fred's pocket. He scrambled a few back in his pocket before disappearing in the fire. George and Ron then vanished through the fireplace. Leaving Azure, Harry, and Mr. Weasley still there. 

The Dursleys gave revolting and dull goodbyes to Harry. However before they could leave, a high-pitched scream stopped them. Harry's cousin, Dudley, was gagging on his tongue. His tongue was now purple and growing immensely. Azure tried not to laugh but the sight was just too funny. Surely Fred had dropped some Ton-Tongue Toffee on his way out. She and Harry hurried over to the fireplace shouting "the Burrow!" and spun fast as they descended. 

They both appeared in the Weasleys' fire. Fred was busy explaining to Harry what he had given Dudley as Azure walked over to the kitchen table. Ron, George, Charlie, and Bill all sat around it. Being welcomed with her presence, Charlie and Bill stood up. Charlie brought her into a loving embrace. Peering over his shoulder, Azure gave Bill a quick smirk. The ginger pulled back from their hug and smiled down at her.