In All Seriousness ~ A Fred Weasley FanFic

Chapter 21

I walk into Snape's class, feeling confident for my first day. I sit down next to Hermione in the empty seat. Next to us were Ron and Harry. I look around the classroom and notice the boy sitting behind me was none other than Draco Malfoy. "Great..." I mutter under my breath. 

I turn back around and look at Hermione. "What did Fred need you for?"  she asks. "Oh, he just wanted to walk me to class." I say. "Just walking you to class?" Sam  said, turning around to face us. She was in the seat in front of us, sitting next to Neville. "Yes, what's so strange about that? It's my first day!" I said. "Mhm" she said, turning around.

As she did so, Professor Snape walked in. He walked to his podium and began to speak. I wasn't really listening but I heard some bits. "As there is little foolish wand-waving here, many of you will hardly believe this is magic. I don't expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through the human veins, bewitching the minds, ensnaring the senses... I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even stopper death - if you aren't as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach." he said spitefully. 

He then noticed Harry. He slowly approached my friend. "Potter! What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?" he questioned. "Uh-uhm..." Harry stuttered quietly. "Don't know? 5 points from Gryffindor." He walked back to his podium. I heard Draco snicker behind me. I turn around and face him. I quickly notice his brilliant blue eyes, I could get lost in them... Wait! What am I saying!? 

"Why's that funny? Harry didn't know and we lost points. I'd feel bad if I were you." I said, trying to show him kindness. "Tch, whatever Mudblood." he spat. I turned back around and shook my head. I decided I'd pay attention to the lesson.

~ TIME SKIP: MIDDLE OF SNAPE'S CLASS ~

Yeah so I've completely given up on trying to pay attention. I think it's cool and all but I'll just look in the book when I need to do something. I began to doodle on my paper. I ended up drawing Professor Snape with a really big head and super ugly. I giggled to myself and showed it to Ron, who let out a little snicker. We were trying so hard not to laugh our faces were as red as a Weasley's hair. 

"Remember the key to-" Snape stops his lecture and his eyes dart over to me and Ron. "Would you like to share with the class?" Professor Snape slowly, but rudely said. "No- I, sir... uhmm.." I stuttered. He snatched the paper from my hands, giving me a small paper cut. His scowl grew even deeper. "And, you think this is... amusing? "Uhm, no, I-I" I was cut off. "You and Weasley, detention." he said, crumpling the paper and throwing it into the trash. 

"But Professor! Ron didn't draw it though! I did!" I said sticking up for my friend. Ron looked over at me and mouthed 'Emily, it's okay, don't'. "One day detention Mr. Weasley, two days detention Miss East. 10 points from Gryffindor." Snape said, swiftly turning to the podium. 

As he continued class, I sat silently, scared to get another detention. I semi-payed attention to the rest of he lesson. 

~ TIME SKIP: AFTER CLASS ~

I stood up from my seat, gathering my things,  and walked over to Ron, "Sorry about the detention..." I said. He shrugged, "Nah it's fine. Besides, the picture was wicked funny." he said laughing. "I put in plenty of work!" I joked. We were both laughing as we walked out of the classroom. 

I began to walk to History of Magic with all of my friends when I saw someone. 'Hey Fred!" I said smiling, I walked over to him, letting my friends go on to class. "Hey Emily! What class do you have?" he asked me. "History of Magic with Professor Binns." I said. "Awh Binns is sooo boring. Professor Binns has a wheezy, droning voice that's almost guaranteed to cause severe drowsiness within ten minutes, five in warm weather." he said chuckling. I laughed, "That sounds great." I said sarcastically. 

"Shall I walk you to class Miss Emily?" Fred said, in a sweet tone. I giggled, "Of course!" I said, smiling. As we began to walk across the school to my class, someone catches my eyes. "Heya Alex!" I said smiling to the passing 3rd year. "Oh, hey Emily, hey Fred!" he said smiling, walking by. 

"I feel strange about Alex." I said to Fred as we continued to walk to class. "What do you mean?" he asked. "Well, I'm not sure really. There's just something... strange. Not bad, but strange." I tried explaining. "Hm.." he said.

~ P.O.V.: FRED WEASLEY ~

I wonder what she means about Alex. I mean I've known him since my first year at Hogwarts. He's always been pretty chill and laid back. But... I don't think he's weird or strange, I wonder why she thinks that... I hope it's not... more than friends feelings... No, I mean, she barely knows him, it'll be fine. 

"Well, who knows?" I said cooly. We turned another corner and reached her class. "This is the room!" I said, showing her the room. "Thank you so much Fred! You didn't have to do this" she said gratefully. I smiled, "Why not? I like doing it!" I said happily. Shoot, I need to play it more cool... "Well, I'm glad because I have two days detention." she laughed. "Oh goodness, already!?" I laughed. "Yeap!" she giggled. She went into her class and I went on my way.

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