Shit, I'm Falling For A Weasley || George Weasley

Chapter Seven - In which I find something to fight for

Letting go of the stress about You-Know-Who was apparently a lot easier said than done. Severus had asked to see me almost every other evening, to check in and make sure I was doing okay. The twin would spend a lot of their spare time in the common room, whether it be discussing their latest developments, or ranting about Umbridge. Since I preferred to study in my little corner in the common room by the window, it meant I always had their company. Ginny Weasley would also pop in from time to time. Her ability to wind up George was always welcomed in my eyes. 

Often we would find ourselves playing exploding snap till the late hours of the night, both brothers making sure that I find a reason to smile every day. Though no one mentions it, I know their sudden change in gears is because of the panic attack I had. Since then, I haven't had anymore, but that's more due to the lack of time to really think about it all. Between the near suffocating actions of the Weasleys and Severus' constant need to check up on me, I barely have a moment to myself. 

But the small, tiny ones I find when I'm alone in my dormitory or walking in between class, I find myself freezing at the thought of You-Know-Who. More than the evil he stands for, it's the threat to my new normal that scares me. To think last year I would sit in the corner of the common room by myself, watching the drama unfold between Ron and Harry, mildly entertained by the commotion made by the twins, downright terrified at the prospect of Hermione Granger deciding she wants to help me with an essay. Life was so different when I was watching from the outside. 

To add to all the stress, Umbridge was announced as a High Inquisitor meaning her presence only trebled around the school. It seemed like every other day we were faced with a new Educational Decree, something that both Fred and George found very tempting to test out. 

"It's like she's taking over!" Hermione had ranted to me before breakfast, though I doubt she was really talking to me, rather getting it all off her chest. I responded by nodding, but I barely paid attention to her, focusing more on strengthening the mental barriers from any possible intrusions. 

Sighing, I give up on my Potions assignment, knowing that Severus would probably give me another day to get it finished. As soon as the thought entered my mind, I scoff. It was not likely at all, but a girl could hope. 

"Hey Lils," George says, tapping his book lightly on my head. He grabs a roll and scoffs it down as he glances at my parchment. "Potions? What an utterly disgusting way for you to start the day," he comments, moving onto buttering some toast. Rolling my eyes at him, I use a textbook to cover the essay knowing that I did not have the energy to complete it today. 

"You're coming out to Hogsmeade today right?" I ask, ignoring his comment. He raises an eyebrow at me as he takes a bite out of his toast. 

"Why? Are you asking?" He replies with a smirk. My eyes widen at his response but then he nudges me, grinning. "Of course I am. You're coming with us." 

Frowning, I scoff at his brashness.

"First you think I'm asking you and now you've basically decided that I'm going with you?" I ask incredulously to his unapologetic self.

"Got a problem with that Argent?" He challenges, his gaze all but openly daring me to go against his plans. Sighing, I shake my head at him, silently impressed at his ability to be so... smooth.

"Oh wait, actually I was thinking to go with Hermione," I say remembering the end of the conversation I had with her earlier. George frowns at me, clearly unimpressed. "I think she told me to come to Hog's Head later for a meeting?" I continue racking my brain for more information, but drawing a blank. 

"Oh that. I can take you to it," George says, his face clearing.

I wait for him to clarify, but he's busy drinking some orange juice. One thing I realised from hanging out with the Weasley twins is that they can eat a lot. Like more than what should be humanly possible.