The Truth Of Blackthorn (Fred Weasley Fanfic)

20- The Match

The twins soon found us, almost tripping over themselves in their rush to get to me, "That was amazing" Fred gasped, his eyes shining with laughter as he plopped down beside me, "Bagman came in like you said he would, acting like a big shot, shaking his pockets and I made a leprechaun joke-" Fred broke off in fits of laughter, his laugh was beautiful to me, it was something else completely. I couldn't help but smile whenever I heard it.

"He couldn't leave fast enough" George finished through his laughter "Bloody idiot tripped over his own feet and landed face first in the mud" I snorted and Fred's eyes shone when he heard me laughing.

"You're welcome!" I finally said after the laughter died down, I passed the joint to Charlie and he nodded his thanks.

"Nova" George called for my attention and the smile slowly died on my face, "I think we need to talk before the match, which is soon by the way"

"Uh" I cast a look at Fred and he nodded slowly, "Sure, we can talk on the way back to the tent" I got up and Fred went to follow but Charlie caught his arm quickly.

"I am really sorry," George said when we were out of earshot of Fred, "I regretted it as soon as I said it and I was thinking about it, if anyone was going to be able to save my brother I believe it would be you" George stopped walking and turned to face me, I nodded slowly.

"I know," I said simply and George's shoulders relaxed, "It's okay, I was mad at you for a little bit but I think I'm more mad at myself" I shrugged and he frowned, "I do sometimes think it would have been better I have stayed put, then I wouldn't have caused you guys so much trouble"

"Shut up," George said bluntly and I just blinked at him, "I'm glad you were found. For years it was just Fred and I but when you arrived you knocked the scales completely. We're a Trio now, I honestly remember what our lives were like before you were in it" George cast a quick look to his twin brother, who was watching us closely, "Despite this mess you guys are in, my brother is head over heels in love with you, any idiot can see that just by the way he looks at you"

"I didn't see it" I replied and George rolled his eyes.

"Look, I never thought I'd see Fred fall in love with anyone, but you've changed him, you've changed how he sees things. If you hadn't have gone with Remus and Tonks then you would have been living a lie"

"You think so?" I asked, looking at Fred quickly, Charlie was talking to him quietly and his face flushed, I bit the inside of my bottom lip to stop the smile that was threatening to turn up.

"I know so. You belong here, in this world. With Fred. With all of us" George spoke quickly, sensing Fred's impatience, "I never wanted you to leave, I'd stop you if you tried and I'm pretty sure Fred would kill me if you did" I snorted and the tension surrounding us disappeared, George pulled me into a quick hug and I gladly returned it, but I could feel Fred's eyes watching me. "I'm so sorry"

"George, if you say sorry one more time I'll hex you" I said with a smile and we walked the rest of the way back to the tent, "Go paint your face" George disappeared inside the tent and I followed but a pair of arms appeared around my waist and I was being carried through the tent, I screamed slightly at the sudden move and tried to fight against my captor. I stopped for a second when the scent of gunpowder and chocolate filled my nose. "Fred, put me down before I bite you!" I said, wiggling in his arms.

"It's a good thing I like biting." He said quietly enough only for me to hear and my body went limp while my face lit up a brilliant red.

"Ass" I muttered as Fred placed me back down on my feet, I was in the twins' room, George was in front of a mirror and painting green and white stripes on his cheeks.