Lightning *Fred Weasley love*

Celeste

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  I stayed home while most of the group went to Diagon alley. Mr.Weasley Bill Charlie and Percy had to return to work, Mrs.Weasley Harry Hermione Ron Ginny and George went off to Diagon alley. It's rare to see the twins without each other, but Fred asked George to just grab double of what he was getting. He didn't feel comfortable leaving me alone. My dad even had to take off this morning, he can't be in one place for too long
He was hesitate on leaving me, I felt the same way not knowing when I would see him again
Fred gave us space before he left the burrow, I needed alone time with my dad and without me asking he left the room to be outside
I vented to him, something I haven't been able to do my entire life
There were so many times I needed him growing up, times when I couldn't go to the Weasley's because it felt too personal
He knows that, he is aware of how much time we missed together and I can tell he appreciated our time together this morning too

  Fred was in the kitchen making some tea for us, I was sat down outside on the patio.
After my dad left as his animagus, I just stayed. This is the same spot he dropped me off when I was a baby, he took off the same way too
For the same reason, the ministry being after him for something he didn't do

  "Hi Love, here's some tea, I made a calming tea, your usual" he said passed me my cup
My usual
It made me feel pathetic

  "Thank you Fred"

  We sat together in silence, both of us just thinking to ourselves about what happened this morning.

  It wasn't long until Fred broke the silence
  "You know I'm not going to let anything happen to you right? And if not me, you have George Ron Harry Hermione Ginny, you have a support system"

  "Im pathetic Fred" I took my cup and threw it across the field "and now I feel like a burden"

  "You're not either of those things"

I chuckled
  "I might as well be talking to my dad he said the same thing"

Fred took my hand and held it tightly
  "It's because you're not. Don't let this death eater take away your spirit"

  "He has" I wiped my face "I don't like having people constantly worrying about my well being...my entire life has been filled with you all worrying over me. Now my dad adds another to the list of people who I stress out...why me? Why am I being targeted..."

  "I don't know the answer to that, I wish I did because then I could help prevent it. But just know you're not in this alone, no matter how much you'd rather us not worry over you"

  I rested my head on Fred's shoulder and returned to my silence

  "Your eyes have been a constant blue since this morning"

  "I wonder how long my eyes have done this"

  "I've noticed it since you were little. I just never thought to tell you, I didn't realize you were unaware of it. I also kind of thought it was my mind playing tricks for a while"

  "I wonder if it's from being a part Veela...my life would less complicated if i didn't have bad blood"

  "You don't have bad blood , and being mixed is who you are. It's what makes you unique"

"I guess"

We just sat there in each other's arms until we heard the fireplace go off

"Sounds like everyone is back, let's go greet them Love" Fred got up first, and gave his hand for me to grab. I did, and he pulled me up and hugged me

"Everything will be ok, and when it's not I'll make it, alright?"

"Alright Freddie" I said bringing my lips to his

"Electra dear, your father gave me instructions to buy you something that was off your list, here you go" Mrs.Weasley said handing me a cage with an owl in it

"Oh" I felt a smile crack on my face
He's so thoughtful
  "I love him, her? I've wanted one for a while!!" I said opening the cage and letting it fly around

"He wants you to stay in contact with him, and figured you'd need your own owl for that" she said "also it's a she, Ron picked her out for you"

"Thank you for buying all my school supplies Mrs.Weasley, and thank you for picking out the perfect owl for me Ron!" I said hugging both of them

"It's a Northern Pygmy Owl, they are very small owls, who like the very early mornings. I figured it was you in an owl, small and an early morning lover" Ron said swaying back and forth

"I love her"

"What should you name her?" Fred asked holding her on his finger
I noticed he smiled while he watched me
My dad knew this would cheer me up

"Celeste...yes that's it. That's the first thing that came to my mind looking at her" I said petting the owl perched on Fred. She flew around the room again, but this time landed on my shoulder

"I really love her, I can't wait to send dad a thank you letter I think I'll do that now" I said running upstairs, feeling excited for the first time since the cup

"I'm glad to see her happy again" Mrs.Weasley said

"She loves creatures, I'm not surprised this turned her mood around, thank you for picking her out Ron" Fred said

I ran up to my room, and went to my bag for parchment and my ink. This would be my first letter to my dad, I saw him often last year so there was never a need for a letter.

I wish he could be close to this year, but I would rather him not risk capture on my behalf.

Dear Whiskers,

Thank you for the owl! I love her, Ron picked her out, she's a northern pygmy and I named her Celeste. She is extremely friendly, and loves to perch on my shoulder. She's small and loves early mornings, Ron told me. If I didn't turn into a fox, I'm sure I would have turned into this type of owl.
I'm so anxious for school this year. I know I have support from my family and friends, but I don't like looking weak. I feel like a child having to be protected like this...why is this happening to me? What did I do?
I don't want to worry you too much, I'm sure I will be fine I'm just over thinking the year. I think I'll see Dumbledore right away and talk to him about my concerns too, he's always been a good ear to talk to.
I love you dad. I can't wait till you find a place for us to live together, with Harry. I love the burrow, but I want to live with you...

With love,
Vulpes

I looked at Celeste, and gave her the note to carry on her foot
"Here is a treat darling, have a safe travel please"
I opened the window in my room, and off she went.

This is Celeste

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