Lasting Love (a Fred Weasley Fan Fiction)

Surprise!

*Fred's POV*

After the twins were born, things seemed to move rather quickly, mum and dad helped as much as possible with the twins while George and I ran the shop and Riley worked on wedding plans with Ginny and Hermione.

When I wasn't with the twins I was constantly thinking about them, Natalie and her brown eyes and Oliver with his deep blue eyes. They were complete opposites in the looks department, but both of them were absolutely beautiful, I couldn't believe they were mine.

"They're perfectly fine you know?"

I looked up from my desk as George appeared and nodded slightly, "Oliver is coming to the burrow for dinner tonight...Just a bit nervous, I still feel like he wants to murder me." I muttered as I signed off on an order of paints we needed for the store. George nodded before placing a box before me on the desk, I rubbed my eyes as I filled out more work.

"Fred! George! We need to get going!" I heard Riley calling in the distance.

I got up from the desk and groaned before walking down the few steps that led into the shop, Riley stood behind the counter counting one of the registers.

"Hey love," I greeted as I wrapped my arms around her. God, for someone who had twins about a month ago Riley was still just as fit as ever.

"We're going to be late, Oliver really wants to see Nellie and Oliver," Riley smiled before putting the cash back in the register.

I rolled my eyes at the nickname of my daughter, "yes love."

After apparating to the burrow, Riley ran ahead of George and I as we walked up to the door, Riley practically ran over to Hermione who appeared to be holding Oliver. I smiled to myself as I watched Riley hold Oliver as if he were a life preserver, I walked over to them but someone tapped my shoulder before I could join Riley.

"Hello," Oliver Wood smiled at me. He was holding Natalie in his arms, I smiled at my daughter and stroked her red hair. "So Riley told me about your news you had for me, I'm very honored that you wanted me to be their guardian."

I smiled, I expected Riley to want Oliver to be the kid's godfather, it was only natural and I saw no reason not to agree. "Well, it was only right," I smiled at him.

Oliver grinned as he handed Natalie to me and walked over to Riley who was sitting beside Ginny and Hermione, I cradled Natalie while George looked over my shoulder at her, cooing different words as Natalie looked up at us. We sat around the living room conversing for a few hours before there was a knock on the door, Ginny got up to answer.

"Sorry, am I late?"

We all heard Ginny gasp in surprise at the mystery guest, I noticed Riley and Oliver share a look before Riley jumped up and went to the door.

"No, you're just in time!" I heard Riley reply, Ginny appeared looking a bit shocked and disgruntled while Riley looked nervous before she clapped her hands. "Well! Now that everyone is here....I would like..." Riley coughed nervously as everyone studied her, Harry, Ron, and Hermione looked curious while Oliver nodded encouragingly; Ginny was glaring at the floor and George and I looked at each other in utter confusion. Who had been at the door? Riley caught my eye and she tried to silently tell me something but I just couldn't understand it, her look said to remain calm as she clapped her hands nervously.

"Really now, you're acting like I'm a final exam or something."

My heart stopped and my eyes narrowed as that unmistakable blonde hair appeared beside Riley's shoulder. Suddenly the trio, George and I were pointing our wands at Draco Malfoy while Oliver got up and walked beside Riley and Ginny remained in her chair glaring at the floor.