Love Ridden-Fred Weasley

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"Merlin Golding, can you not mix two simple ingredients together?"

"Oh, I'm sorry Fred, but I don't think I want to take potions advice from someone who's failing the class."

Potions class was just as bad as I thought it would be. Snape partnered everyone up with the person who was sitting to their left. It was just my luck that Fred was sitting next to my left.

"Oh please, you only pass this class because Snape favors Slytherins."

We were only 20 minutes into class, and I already wanted to strangle him. However, getting him all riled up was a bit fun. To keep myself entertained, I purposely messed up here and there.

I thought it was hilarious when he would sigh loudly and glare at me.

''You're almost as bad at quidditch as you are at potions. Pathetic.'' He snatched the ladle from my hands and began mixing the potion on his own.

''Who knew Fred Weasley cared about getting good marks. I thought you were just a dumbass who only cared about stupid pranks.''

~

''He's kinda hot if you think about it.'' Me, Daphne, and Theo were sitting in the great hall for dinner. I had to listen to Theo go on about his latest adventures with a certain Hufflepuff in a broom closet.

''Who Fred? Sure, if he never spoke again. He's a complete prick; you should have heard him today in class.''

''I'd give it a year, I totally see you two banging your anger out."

I almost choked on the tomato I just put in my mouth.
"Merlin Daph, I think you're projecting your own fantasies onto me. I wouldn't touch him with a 10-foot pole."

Sure, Fred was hot, I mean he was tall and had a great toned body, I could tell being a beater paid off for him. His face wasn't half bad, either.

"Hello, Mae, are you still with us? Merlin, she's almost drooling." Theo was snapping his fingers in my face, bringing me back to reality.

"Like I was saying, I would rather hex myself than fuck him."  I pushed around the salad that was in front of me; all this talk made me lose my appetite.

"I'm gonna head to my room; I have loads of studying to do." I grabbed my belongings and headed to my dorm. I was confused about a lot of things, and I wanted to clear my head. As I sat on the bed with my quill in hand, I couldn't help but wonder why he hated me so much. I knew that if I asked him, he would tell me it was because of my family, but I felt like it was more than that.

I spent about an hour studying before my stomach started rumbling, and I decided to give up.

"Fuck it" I closed my books and threw on my slippers. I carefully made my to the kitchens, knowing it was well past curfew. I got on my tippy-toes and reached the very top cabinet to grab a snack. I felt some sort of presence behind me, and as I turned around, I saw Fred. He was the last person I wanted to see tonight.

He reached above me and grabbed what I was reaching for with ease.

''Didn't think I would find you down here, especially at this hour.'' He handed me the snack. I could tell he was high; His eyes were red and glossy. It was no secret that the muggle herb made its way around the school, courtesy of Neville.

''And I bet I know why you're down here too.'' I murmured

He started to walk closer to me; My heart started beating faster with every step he took.

''Nice Bunny slippers.'' He looked down at my feet. I would have chosen something better to wear if I knew I would be running into someone at midnight.

''Fred, what's the hold-up?'' George and Lee came into the kitchen, All in their PJs.

''I'm coming, chill out.'' He gave me a final look and walked out with them. Once again, I was alone in the cold, dark kitchen. I made my way back to my bedroom, carefully closing the door. A part of me would like to be friends with the twins and Lee. I knew that could never happen, though.

''Is that a bag of crisps?'' I was snapped out of my thoughts by Daphne, Who was suddenly awake. I patted the spot next to me, waiting for her to come join me.

''I can tell somethings bothering you, Mae.'' We cuddled up in bed together.

I took a deep breath before responding to her. ''I just don't want to end up like my father. I know what he is, and he scares me. I don't understand why people think I would share the same beliefs as him."

"Mae, you are one of the kindest people I know. You and your father are completely different. Honestly, I'm surprised you're even a Slytherin."

"I'm just glad I have you and Theo. I could have never survived these past years without you guys." And I meant that. I don't know where I would be without them. They saved me from a dark point in my life, and for that, I'm forever grateful.

"Me too, now go to bed. You woke me up"  We fell asleep together, like we did most nights.