GOTCHA!

Pure Unadulterated Jealousy

"What is this about Headmaster?" I asked. I don't know why I'm so nervous. I mean me and Dumbledore are practically friends.

"Well, I've been hearing quite a few things about the two of you today."

"Like what sir?" Fred questioned.

"Well, I'm not one for gossip." Dumbledore stated. "However, I can't help what my ears pick up when the other professors are talking. Am I to understand that you two are in a relationship?"

"We are sir."

"But yesterday you were in different relationships."

"Pretty much."

Dumbledore squinted at us and then smiled. "All the Professors owe me money."

"I'm sorry what?" I laughed. "Did you make a bet about us?"

"I know it's a little peculiar to bet on a student's love lives, but you are some of my favorite students and I do find your dynamic fascinating. I think of us as almost friends."

"I agree!"

"I'm sorry, why did you bet on us sir? Did you really think Sin and I would get together?" Fred asked.

"Well of course I did. The other Professors were convinced that you were set in your relationships, but something told me there was still a chance."

"And what made you think that?" I asked, curiously.

"Honestly after both of you successfully executed your brilliant pranks was when it hit me. Two people with your level of cleverness make so much sense together."

"Did you just say that Lee and Angelina are thick?" Fred chuckled.

"Oh of course not they just lack your...whimsy and creativity. You two do already seem much happier in this relationship you've started."

"Well, thank you Headmaster." I smiled. "It's so nice to have someone's approval. You know Professor McGonagall didn't seem too thrilled about it."

"Well that's because she knew she'd be losing out on money." Dumbledore almost giggled. "I just wanted to thank you two for proving me right."

"Well, you're welcome, Headmaster. We're glad this little relationship of ours is making someone happy...and a little richer."

"I do hope you'll continue to be happy, you two deserve it."

"Thank you." Fred grinned.

"Now, I believe Potions was your last class of the day?" We nodded. "Why don't you take the rest of the day off to perfect this pra-relationship that you have started."

"What was that Headmaster?" I asked.

"Merely a slip of the tongue." He shrugged. "Now off with you."

"Yes, sir." Fred grinned before taking my hand.

"Do you think he knows?" I asked as we walked to the Room of Requirement.

"No way he knows, nobody does. It probably was just a slip of the tongue like he said."

"Yeah you're probably right. But how do you think he's gonna feel when he finds out this isn't exactly real?"

"We're gonna break that old man's heart." Fred shook his head. "And possibly make him lose that money."

"Oh, I didn't even think about that. Yeah he's gonna be upset."

"Maybe we should just stay together to keep Dumbledore happy." He joked.

"I can do that." I laughed. "Like I said, you're the easiest boy to get on with."