This is War (The Quidditch Pitch 'Three'quel) An Oliver Wood Love Story

12 Years Ago

When Serena opened the door to Fred and George's home, Oliver was the first to pull her into his arms.

"Oh my God," he whispered. "I was so worried I would never see you again."

"I'm fine," she said back. "And I have information to share with everyone."

Serena told them everything that Snape had told her. Maggie and Olivia were crying. Oliver was holding Serena's hand. Fred was starting a fire and George appeared to be deep in thought sitting by the window. 

"So he's really dead," said Olivia quietly.

Serena nodded.

"It sounds like we should head to 12 Grimmauld Place," said Oliver. "Maybe people there can help us."

"There's no one there now," said George. "Mum's been keeping in touch with us and she's part of the Order. Now that Snape has betrayed them Headquarters has been moved to the Burrow."

"How do you know that?" asked Fred as he turned to George. The window was open and a small owl was sitting on the table in front of George. George had a letter in his hand.

"Mum just sent Pig," said George. Fred walked over and took the letter out of George's hand.

"That was quick," said Fred.

"Who's Pig?" asked Olivia.

"Pigwidgeon," said George. "Ron's owl."

Serena suddenly remembered Beaky and Blizzard. She hadn't seen either of them in a long time. She missed Blizzard terribly and felt awful for neglecting him. But, she hoped he was happy wherever he was, with Beaky, and the two of them were hunting all of the mice they wanted.

"What's the Burrow?" asked Maggie.

"Our home," said Fred. "Which apparently we need to head back to."

"Why?" asked Serena.

"Our brother, Bill, is getting married."

"Hell of a time to get married," said Olivia. Serena and Oliver glanced at each other.

"Makes sense when you think about it," said Oliver. "The rest of the world is falling to shit. Might as well make yourself happy while you still can."

Serena looked down at her engagement ring. She wanted to marry Oliver so bad, but she didn't know when they would get the chance. Maybe Bill has a point.

"Let's go back to the Burrow with Fred and George," said Serena. Everyone stared at her.

"You sure you want to do that?" asked Maggie.

"Yeah, you don't think that's an obvious place to hide?" asked Olivia.

"I'm tired of hiding. I want to enjoy something in this world before there's no reason to smile anymore. I want to go to Bill's wedding."

"Serena we can't just crash a wedding," said Oliver. "We weren't invited."

"Oh please," said Fred. "You all are practically family. Mum would be overjoyed if you all came back with us. We'd just have to find places for everyone to sleep."

Oliver took a deep breath. He was worried if they went to the Burrow then the Dark Lord would find them and take Serena. But, he understood what she meant about being sick of hiding. It's been almost a year now and he wanted to get a taste of what a normal life with Serena would be like.

"Okay, let's go to the Burrow," said Oliver.

"We'll leave first thing in the morning," said George.