 24. Lumos You can quote, disagree with, glorify or vilify me But about the only thing you can't do is ignore me
Young Love
‘Where are we going again?’ Scarlett asked Fred.
‘Down here.’ The small boy replied.
He led her outside, under the moon.
‘Ooo! It’s really pretty!” she said.
He gave a quiet laugh.
‘Not as pretty as you are.’ Whispered Fred.
‘Sorry what?’
‘I think you’re really pretty.’
She was stunned. Scarlett looked Fred in the eyes. He leaned in towards her, and she found herself leaning towards him. Their lips met, and fireworks erupted inside her. Fred wrapped his arms round Scarlett’s waist, and she wrapped hers round his neck. They were completely oblivious to anyone else. She didn’t here the small voice going
‘Lumos’
‘Ha! I knew it!’ cried George, triumphantly.
They broke apart. George stood there, a grin over his freckled face, a wand clutched in his hand.
‘Is that Daddy’s wand?’ asked Fred.
He shook his head.
‘No, Mummy’s.’ he said.
‘George! Mummy is gonna kill you!’
‘She’ll kill you first!’
‘Sirius is going to kill me! And Remus too!’ Scarlett whispered.
Lights flicked on in the house. The front door opened, bathing the three in light.
‘FRED WEASLEY!’
‘Oh drat.’ Said Fred.
‘GEORGE WEASLEY!’
‘Oh double drat.’ Said George
‘SCARLETT RIDDLE!’
‘Oh triple Drat.’ Scarlett said.
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