Arielle: The Girl Who Changed

Alternative ending Chapter 30

George quickly took three steps toward Arielle and kissed her, he kissed her like it was the last time and the first time all at once. He pulled away and pulled her into a hug, "What the bloody hell happened to you? What'd they do to you?"

"It's just from punishments, not cooperating in Dark Arts class, not wanting to use the..." Arielle swallowed hard, "the Cruciatus Curse on kids with detentions. It's all fine really, I'm okay, George."

George couldn't resist himself and kissed her again. In between kissing Arielle multiple times, he said, "No...that's not okay...Of all people...you don't deserve to be hurt..." Arielle laughed a bit when he said, "God, I love you."

"I missed you George, more than you can imagine, I love you," Arielle said and kissed him again.

"Okay, okay lovebirds, let's stop the snog fest and go keep watch on the secret passageways!" Fred Weasley laughed at his brother and Arielle. The three of them set off out of the Hall but not before Fred could say to where he thought only George could hear, "Wipe the blush off your face Georgie, before someone notices."

George laughed and elbowed Fred as they cleared out of the Great Hall, but before they made it out the door, Arielle saw Grace standing alone looking conflicted. She walked over to the younger girl and said to her, "Grace, follow Professor Sprout, she'll take you somewhere safe. Don't come out of wherever that is until she says it's okay and this is all over got it?"

"But Ari-" Grace tried.

"No. No buts, you aren't getting hurt. Stay wherever she takes you. This is a battle that you aren't ready to fight in and that I don't want you fighting in. You have to promise me-"

"But-"

Arielle talked over her, "Promise me that you'll stay out of it. Get back to your parents safe. Make it out of here alive, and there's little chance of you making it out of here with Voldemort-who knows not far from here. Stay safe Gracie. Promise me."

Grace had tears in her eyes as well did Arielle, "I promise...I love you Arielle. Stay safe."

"I love you too Grace," Arielle said and the girl walked off, following the others going for safety. She looked up and saw Ernie standing there too, "Stay safe Ernie, love ya man."

Ernie hugged Arielle and laughed, "Love ya too Arielle. Stay safe."

In the corridor back with Fred and George, Arielle wiped a few tears from her eyes. Fred then reassured her, "It'll all be alright."

Arielle smiled and nodded taking a deep breath and walking off with the twins. Sooner or later, seeing as nothing had been happening, the three found themselves on a little balcony type area of the castle watching the hundreds of spells hit the bubble of protective charms that had been cast around the school. Arielle decided to go and sit a bit away against the wall to give Fred and George some time together and so she could quickly fix and injuries she had on her body.

When she was done, Arielle just looked up at the dome that was getting hit by all types of curses and heard George say, "You okay, Freddie?"

Fred nodded his head, "Yeah."

George smiled and elbowed his brother, "Me too." A smile formed on Arielle's face as she just listened to the twins talk and watched the explosions above. A shiver went through Arielle's body even though it wasn't cold, but there certainly something cold and odd about the night. When she wasn't paying attention for a second George called her name and then turned around to see her looking up mesmerized, "Arielle," he said again with a hint of laughter in his voice.

"Huh?" Arielle asked breaking her trance.

"Come over here," George laughed. Arielle walked over to the both of them and stood beside George who put his arm around Arielle and held her close. The three stood in a comfortable silence for a few seconds before George said, "I love you two."