*Fred's POV*
I rolled out of bed as my alarm clock went off. I dragged my feet to the bathroom and changed. Not a single part of me was looking forward to classes today. Everyone was excited, as the second task was tomorrow. It felt like ages since the first task.
"You okay there Freddie?"
George asked me, falling into step beside me on our way to the great hall.
"Yeah. This has been a long week."
I answered and George nodded. We entered the grand room and sat down in our usual spot. Lee was already there, talking to a Ravenclaw girl. She was standing while Lee was sitting, looking up at her. She was twirling her hair around her finger and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. They were laughing at something Lee said. She eventually went to sit down at her table. Everyone talked and I occasionally chimed in. Y/n didn't sit with us today. I looked over to the Hufflepuff table. She was sitting with her friends, her nose buried in one of her muggle books. I smiled and turned back to George and Lee, who were talking about a new prank.
"Didn't y/n tell us to lay off?"
I remarked and the two boys looked at me in confusion.
"George, he's in too deep."
Lee said with a laugh.
"We've waited long enough."
I shrugged at George's remark and let them continue brainstorming.
***
I sat in Transfiguration. Y/n sat in front of me, next to George. I couldn't stop thinking about y/n and my amortentia.
"Mr. Weasley, I suspect you pay attention instead of staring at the back of Miss Y/l/n's head."
Professor McGonagall said loudly, snapping me out of my thoughts.
"Yes ma'am."
I didn't offer my usual snide remark, which appeared to take Minerva by surprise. The whole class laughed until the Professor cleared her throat.
*Reader's POV*
You were taking notes when you heard Professor McGonagall say your name. You were blushing slightly. Fred was staring at you? He seemed distracted, like his mind was always somewhere else. You brushed it off and continued taking notes.
***
You walked into the library, searching for a book about a new spell in charms. You were looking through some old books on a shelf when you heard Hermione, Harry, and Ron talking.
"What do you mean you haven't figure the clue out?!"
You heard Hermione shriek. You decided to see what was wrong with the golden trio now. You walked up behind Harry.
"You haven't figured the task out?"
The three fourth years jumped.
"Bloody hell y/n! Don't scare us like that."
"But yes, the Chosen One over here hasn't figured it out."
"Hey, I know what the task is. I just don't how to do it..."
Harry defended against Hermione's accusation.
"What do you mean you don't know how to do it?"
You inquired.
"The task is to retrieve something that was stolen from you."
Harry explained.
"Well that doesn't sound too hard."
You replied.
"We have one hour to retrieve what was stolen from the Black Lake."
Your jaw dropped.
"So you have to be able to breath under water for an hour, and be able to defend yourself."
You determined. Hermione nodded grimly.
"I'll stay here and help you all figure something out."
"Really?!"
Harry seemed shocked.
"Of course. I don't need you to die after from a bloody tournament."
You smiled and sat down next to Hermione. The four of you worked until it was late. Fred, George, and Lee walked into the library.
"Y/n/n, can you help us plan this prank?"
George asked.
"I'd love to help you boys, but I'm trying to help this one figure out the task for tomorrow."
You pointed to Harry, who looked embarrassed.
"We'll wait up for you in case you get back early."
Fred said.
"Sounds good."
You smiled, and Fred returned the smile. The three pranksters left the library. You wanted nothing more than to go with them. To go be with Fred. You knew you made a commitment to help Harry, so you turned back to your books. You were looking through some charms books.
"How are there no charms to help a wizard breathe under water?!"
You fumed, closing the book. The trio shrugged, still looking for answers. After what felt like an eternity later, Professor McGonagall walked up to your group, who was stationed at a table. There were piles and piles of books towering over you all as you worked. No one noticed the professor until she cleared her throat.
"Excuse me."
You looked up to see the professor.
"I need to borrow Mr. Weasley and Miss Granger."
Harry looked nervously at Hermione and Ron. The two stood up and followed the professor out of the library.
"And then there were two."
Harry grunted miserably.
"We'll keep working and wait for them to get back. Curfew is soon anyways."
Harry nodded. You kept looking through books until your brain felt fried. You looked at a clock that was hanging on the wall.
"We should grab the books we need and head back to the common room."
"Here, hand me some of the books you're done with."
Harry grabbed some books. You picked up the rest of them and walked to put them back. You and Harry ended up in the same section. Neville walked up to a shelf on your left, putting some books away.
"Oh hey! That's a really good book, but if you're looking for more practical knowledge you should read this one."
Neville pointed to a book on the shelf. You opened your mouth to say something, but Harry beat you too it.
"Unless one of those plants can help me breathe for one hour under water, I don't really care."
You elbowed Harry for being rude.
"There is a plant for that, actually."
Your eyes shot to Neville.
"Well what is it?! Spit it out!"
You urged.
"It's called Gillyweed. If you eat it, you can breathe under water for one hour-"
"Could you get us some?!"
Harry shouted, startling Neville.
"Y-yeah. I'll get some to you tomorrow before the task-"
"Neville you're brilliant!"
You squealed and hugged the nervous Gryffindor.
"Sure thing y/n."
Neville smiled and continued to put books away. You and Harry finished putting away the last of the books, as there was no need for them now. The two of you walked to the Gryffindor common room to look for Ron and Hermione. You stepped through the portrait after looking all over the castle for them.
"They'll turn up."
You assured a pale looking Harry. He nodded and mumbled something about going to bed, and he walked to his room. You walked over the the couch, about to sit down, when you saw a sleeping figure where you were going to sit. You smiled as you realized it was Fred. You immediately felt guilty as you remembered him saying he was going to wait for you to come back. You gently shook him. His eyes fluttered open sleepily.
"Hey Freddie. I'm so sorry I made you stay up we ran into Neville and he was able to help us."
Fred's eyes were already drifting closed again.
"No talk just sleep."
His muscular arms reached out and grabbed your waist. Screw butterflies, a whole zoo erupted in your stomach. Fred pulled you onto the couch with him, his arms still wrapped around your waist. He was now spooning you.
"Fred-"
"Shhhh."
Fred said, wrapping his arms tighter around your waist. After a few minutes, you heard snoring. Fred was fast asleep, you still wrapped in his arms. You couldn't help but smile. You reached up to kiss his jawline. You saw him smile as if he knew. His breath was steady, and you soon fell asleep to the sound of his heartbeat.
***
You were woken up by Fred moving. You sat up a bit.
"Hey, it's okay y/n. You can go back to sleep."
Fred said in a soothing tone. He readjusted, making sure you were comfortable. You picked up his arms and placed them back around your waist. You felt him smile in the crook of your neck.
***
Fred gently shook you to wake you up. He was standing up, no longer curled up with you on the couch.
"Morning. The second task is starting in a bit. I didn't want you to miss it."
You smiled gratefully at the ginger and stretched.
*Fred's POV*
I woke up and checked the time. The second task would be starting in a bit over an hour, but I had to collect bets with George and Lee. I shook y/n just enough to wake her up. I informed her about the task and she smiled at me. That smile. She stretched, her shirt lifting, slightly exposing her stomach. I blushed and looked away.
"I'm gonna go get dressed. I'll meet you guys at the task."
Y/n informed me. I nodded, watching her leave the common room.
*Reader's POV*
You left the common room, rushing to get back to your own. It felt like you barely spent any time with your own house. You looked at your closet full of clothes and sat on your bed. There was a knock on your door.
"Come in."
Ginny walked in the room, all dressed and ready to go.
"You aren't ready?!"
Ginny walked over to you.
"The task in in like thirty minutes. We need to leave now."
You laid down on your bed while Ginny walked over to your closet. She pulled out a sweater and some jeans.
"Here put this on."
"You're a life saver."
You put on the outfit, put on some shoes, and walked down to the task with Ginny. You made conversation as you walked, mostly about classes and boys. You met up with Harry. He looked like he was about to be sick.
"You don't look too good Harry."
Ginny remarked.
"Well I don't feel too good either. Neville gave me the Gillyweed."
Harry showed you something that looked like seaweed.
"Well... I guess I'll see you guys after the task."
You waved to Harry as he walked off. You found the Twins and Lee.
"Have you seen Ron or Mione?"
You asked Ginny and she shoo her head. You settled in to watch the task. You caught Fred staring at you, and you smiled. He looked away, smiling. The task started and you watched all of the champions dive into the water except Harry. Moody pushed him in to the water. Harry didn't come up. You held Ginny's hand and squeezed it tightly. You heard Neville shout.
"I killed Harry Potter!"
Everyone erupted into cheers when Harry leapt back out of the water, clearly okay. After that, the task was pretty boring. Everyone sat, talking amongst themselves. You continued to catch Fred's eye and Ginny noticed.
"Okay what happened between you two?"
"Nothing."
You protested by Ginny gave you a death stare that could've given Molly a run for her money.
"Fine. We fell asleep curled up together."
"Again? This is like the third time. You should just date already."
"Maybe we will."
You defended and Ginny looked at you.
"So you admit he likes you?"
"I still think he likes Angelina."
You admitted. You continued to argue with Ginny until someone popped out of the black lake. It was Fleur. She wasn't completing the task due to a grindylow attack. Everyone waited in nervous silence for someone else to emerge. After a bit longer, Cedric broke the surface with Cho. It appeared the 'treasure' stolen from the champions was someone close to them. That must've been where Hermione and Ron went. After only a few more minutes, Victor emerged with Hermione. You rushed down to where the champions got out of the black lake. Ginny tried to stop you but you kept walking.
"Oh my gosh Mione are you okay?!"
You pulled Hermione out of the freezing lake. She was shivering.
"Yeah, I'm okay."
Hermione assured you. You wrapped her in a warm towel and hugged her. You were getting wet with the cold lake water, but you didn't care. You waited anxiously for Harry to appear, but he didn't. Everyone was starting to get worried. Finally, Ron and a little girl broke the surface. She was struggling to swim, and Ron couldn't keep the both of them afloat. You leapt into the water. You took the little girl from Ron, and helped them both swim back to shore. Fred was at the dock waiting for you. Fleur grabbed the little girl from you. Fred held out his arm to help you out, and you helped Ron out. Harry's Head was barely afloat as he struggled to the dock. You left Fred's arm hanging to go help Harry. The two of you arrived at the dock, the crowd cheering. Fred helped you out of the water. He wrapped you in a warm hug.
"Don't do that ever again y/n!"
Fred's words were muffled, as his head was buried in your neck.
"I'm okay Freddie, I promise."
A/n
Hey lovelies! Sorry it took so long to update but here you are! Another chapter will be coming out shortly. Thank you so much for 1000 reads!!! I appreciate each and every one of you
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