black and white ✰ g.w.

CHAPTER TWENTY

Two days later, George and Olivia received a letter back from Catrina.

Thank you for the chaotic dessert. It was much needed. I've never come across these before. Where did you get them? What are they called? I need more, I'm in love.

Naturally, I handed them out among the Village. Instant hit if I do say so myself. Brightened the mood instantly. Of course, Henry didn't seem too pleased once he was back in his human form, but I know he thought it was funny. Just didn't want to encourage me, you know how he is.

Amelia managed to get a photo of Canary Jade. I've included it in this letter. Also included is a message from Aunt Jade herself.

When I informed Ollie of who sent these magnificent creations, he was very surprised to hear that you two collaborated. Is there something you wish to tell me?

How was the Yule Ball? I hope you had fun. I hear that dress of yours, Livi, was very expensive. Do send photos back if you have any, dear.

As stated, there was a message written on the bottom of the parchment in Jade's handwriting.

Very clever, dear niece. Prepare for retaliation when you return home for the holidays. You too, Weasley, once I figure out who you are. - Aunt Jade ♡

"Leave it to Aunt Jade to end a threat with a heart," Olivia said.

"Should I be scared that your aunt is determined to get revenge against me for turning her into a canary?" George questioned.

Olivia laughed. "No. Don't get me wrong, she's intimidating, but she's not going to hurt you. You'll probably just be stuck in a prank war with her for eternity."

"Brilliant." He grinned.

"It is, isn't it? Now let's look for this photo that my mum mentioned."

They found the photo in a matter of seconds and watched as Jade took a bite of the Canary Cream, became a canary, shed her feathers, and turned back into a human, and began to yell at Catrina whilst laughing.

Once she and George had finished having their own laughing fit, Olivia spoke. "So, I have to tell my mum that we're..."

"Dating?" he finished her sentence with a smile. "You can say it, you know. It's not a bad word."

"Of course, I just wasn't sure... I've never done this before." She let out a nervous laugh.

He shrugged. "Me neither, but it can't be that hard. Those idiots are doing it." He motioned towards Fred and Angelina.

Fred looked over at them when he saw that he was being talked about. "I can hear you," he said.

"Yeah, I know, that was the whole point."

Olivia laughed and George turned back to her. They made eye contact which forced a smile onto both of their faces before kissing.

"I suppose I should get going on this letter, huh?" Olivia asked, taking parchment and a quill out of her bag.

"Would you like me to join in again?"

"If you want to be the one to tell my family that we're dating, you can go right ahead, George."

"Yeah, sure, and you can tell mine." Olivia raised her eyebrows at him. "Think about it, Liv. I'd get murdered and you'd be smothered with affection. Doesn't that sound intriguing?"

Olivia snorted. "Uh-huh. For sure." She turned back to the parchment, dipped her quill in ink and began to write a response to Catrina.

They're called Canary Creams. They're one of Fred and George's creations. I'm sure we could keep you in supply if you really want.

Tell Aunt Amelia thank you from me for the photo of Aunt Jade. George and I laughed for a long time over it. I'll be keeping it forever.

As for what I wish to tell you, I don't necessarily wish to tell you anything, but I've got to. George is my boyfriend, Mum. Tell Oliver and everyone else not to go psycho over it, please. I'll explain more when I come home this summer.

The Yule Ball was amazing. I had a great time. I'm including the only photo I have from that night, and it's one of all of us (all of us being me, George, Fred, Angelina, Alicia, Nikola, Anne, and Lee. Good luck guessing who's who.) Before you ask, no, you're not seeing double. Fred and George are twins. Yes, I can tell them apart. It did take me a while, though. Six years, to be exact.

P.S. George and I say you're on, Aunt Jade. ♡

As she said she would, Olivia slipped the photo from the Yule Ball into the envelope. Of course, she and the others each had another copy. George went with her again to the Owlery and they sent Aegis on her way.

[word count: 810]
[written: 5/26/20]
[published: 6/20/20]