In All Seriousness ~ A Fred Weasley FanFic

Chapter 9

~ P.O.V.: Fred Weasley ~

~ In Diagon Alley Still ~

Wow, Emily got such an an amazing wand, I mean, a phoenix core! That's insane. She's going to be an awesome witch, I know it!

I got to hold her hand today too! Why is it that she is all that I can think about? I mean, I've admitted to myself that I have a crush on her, but, I don't know, it's weird. I've never been like this before... I should try and play it cool.

"Hey, we're going the pet shop, we need to get some more food for Scabbers." dad said. "Pet shop?!" "Yup!" I said popping the 'p'. She giggled. "Will there be cats?" she asked hopefully. "Of course! It's a pet shop isn't it?" said George.

I take Emily's hand as we're about to leave for the pet store when George stops me. "But, I thought it was my turn.." he said sadly. "But...I wanna hold her hand..." I said, with my puppy dog eyes. "Sorry, but a deal's a deal Freddie." George said, patting me on the back. I released Emily's hand and let George take it. I wish I hadn't but I told George I would. She giggled, "You two are something else." she said jokingly.

~ P.O.V.: George Weasley ~

Fred takes Emily's hand as we're about to make our way to the pet shop. I stopped him, "But, I thought it was my turn..." I whined sadly. "But...I wanna hold her hand..." Fred said with his puppy dog eyes. He knows how hard it is for me to say no with those eyes. "Sorry, a deal's a deal Freddie." I said, holding back from the eyes. He let go of her hand, letting his face fall to disappointment. I felt happy that I got to hold her hand, but sad about Fred.

I took her hand, it was soft with a warmth left from Fred's hand. She giggled, "You two are something else." she said jokingly.

~ P.O.V.: Emily East ~

George and I held hands for the walk to the pet shop. "Ron, do you remember what type of food Scabbers eats?" Molly asked, as we walked into the pet shop. "I don't know, I'll recognize it when I see it." said Ron. George, Fred, and I walked to the far corner of the shop, and the first thing I notice are the cats. I release George's hand and run to the cats.

A fluffy siamese, with a flat face and beautiful blue eyes, comes towards me. It meows and I pick it up. It instantly nuzzles against me. Fred and George stand with me, watching the cat.

The store clerk comes over to us, "He must've taken a liking to you." he says chuckling. "I guess so!" I said. "Yeah, the poor thing's being put down tomorrow. He's never friendly to anyone; he's mean to employees and has scratched too many children here. My boss said it's the best thing to do, to put him down." he explained sadly.

The poor cat! He's never done anything, he's not so bad either, I mean he likes me doesn't he? Maybe...maybe I could keep him! "Hey, I'll take him! As long as it's okay with Molly and Arthur...and I need money too..." I say, losing my optimism.

Just then, Arthur comes behind me and the twins. "That's such a sweet thing to want to do, Emily. Molly and I wouldn't mind you taking in the cat, but who's going to pay?" he says, sadly. "George, your mother needs you over here, Ron said that you know what the rat food type is." Arthur said, bringing George back with him.

I hug the cat. "Poor kitty, I'm sorry I can't help you..." I said, stroking its head. "I'll do it." Fred says. "Do what?" I asked turning to him, seeing that he is pulling out his wallet. "No, Fred, you don't have to do that." I said.

~ P.O.V.: Fred Weasley ~

I pulled out my wallet. I can't stand to see the look of disappointment on Emily's face. "No, Fred, you don't have to do that." she said. "But Emily, I know how bad you want that cat. You seem so sad without it. Besides, I have enough money for it." I said. Her eyes looked like tears were about to fall from them. I couldn't have her be upset like that.

I hand the store clerk my money. "Oh Fred, that you so much!!" she said, giving me a hug. I hug her back. "It was no problem." I say, kindly. "So, what're you gonna name him?" I ask her. "Umm, how about Gulliver?" she says, smiling. "I like that" I say.

~ P.O.V.: Emily East ~

I can't believe Fred got me the cat. He's so sweet. George, Ron, Ginny, Molly and Arthur, made their way over to us. "So, I see you got the cat?" asked George. "Yeah, Fred got him for me. I named him Gulliver." I said. "Awe, that was sweet of you Fred." Molly said smiling.

Ginny pets Gulliver on the head. He seemed nervous, but because he was in my arms, I think he felt a bit safer.

~ P.O.V.: George Weasley ~

Wow, Fred actually got her the cat? I don't think he would do that, even for Ginny. So I wonder why he did for Emily... well, I guess I would too, if I hadn't spent all my money on our pranks.

Gulliver is a cute cat, I hope he keeps her good company.