The Original Witch

Chapter 64

We're back! Huge thanks to everyone who helped me out with the cover/faceclaim for my upcoming new book <3

I slip in between the twins, looking at where the battle will soon unfold. Fred glances down at me with a nervous glint in his eyes, but his body remains composed as he draws me in with his arm. I softly smile up at him, happy to be in the comfort of his arms.

A hand latches onto my own and my eyes travel up to see George trying his best to remain as strong as he can.

My voice is quiet amongst the calm before the storm, "We are going to get through this. Together."

George squeezes my hand as Fred leans down to place a gentle kiss on my head. My eyes close, savoring this moment the best I can.

I realize that aside from my family, this is the first time I've been consumed with worry about peoples' survival. I've always been focused on my own survival but now, all I want is to wake up in the twin's apartment tomorrow knowing that we are all safe.

The thing that tears me up is how I have little control. Anything can happen tonight, but normally I'm the one directing fate.

George speaks up, "I'll leave you two be for a moment." I nod gratefully as he walks around the corner to give us some privacy.

Fred takes a deep breath as he turns to face me, his arm dropping to grab ahold of both of my hands instead. He looks down, showing his apprehension more clearly now. I reach up to place my hand on his cheek gently and look into his eyes, "Hey, everything will turn out alright in the end."

He sighs with a frown, "There's no way to know that for certain."

"You're right, but I'm going to do my best to make sure that it happens."

His frown lifts a bit as he glances away again, "I know you will. I just can't stand the thought of everything changing." Fred's worry mirrors that of everyone else ready to fight.

"Fred, look at me." His eyes find their way back. "Once this is all over, we are going to go to the Burrow and be with everyone else, relieved that we got through this darkness. Nothing is going to happen to you, George, and the rest of our friends and family."

I know my words are optimistic, but Fred can't afford to be in his head, concerned about the outcome in the middle of the battle. He nods, trying his best to believe my words. He begins, "Alexia, in case something happens, I just want you to know that-"

"No goodbyes, you're not dying on me today, okay?" My voice breaks towards the end.

Fred cups my face in his hands ever so gentle, almost as if he was afraid he would hurt me. He lifts my face up to him, "I love you."

"I love you too." I stand on my toes and gently kiss his lips, falling into his body as I pour out my emotions in one simple kiss. Fred reciprocates just as intensely as he this time shows me how he feels instead of saying it.

As I hear George return, I pull away and share one last look with Fred before I have to leave. My back turns away from the twins and the only thing I can tell myself is to not look back because if I do, I'm afraid I'll never be able to leave them.

I make my way back to the front of the castle, knowing that my help is best needed right in the middle of it all. I stand amongst other students and faculty as I peer up at the dome as Voldemort and his followers cast to destroy the protective barrier.

If the shattering of the dome didn't signify violence, I would admire how beautiful the sight of the glowing blue parts of the dome fracturing is. With destruction, the blue transitions into a deep orange color and one by one, slithers of the dome fall to the ground.