Fire // Fred Weasley

Chapter 54

Fawkes appeared later on that day and transported the three of them back to Hogwarts.

Melanie's migraines eased slightly, but she still developed nosebleeds every now and then. Before term started she made her peace with Professor Snape and they discussed a new timetable for Melanie and Milo to train with him. Despite there being a new defence against the dark arts teacher Melanie decided it would be much easier to stay with Snape, besides she reckoned he enjoyed it since it was obvious he's been longing for the job ever since he started his career at Hogwarts, and training her gave him some sort of satisfaction.

Before the three of them knew it, it was the 1st of September and the Hogwarts express was due to arrive any minute.

Melanie, Milo and Buffy sat in the common room talking happily.

"I can see why you like it here so much. This castle is amazing." Buffy stated.

"I reckon she likes it more because of a certain red headed wizard."

Melanie rolled her eyes at that comment. "Come on the students are going to start arriving soon, we better get ready for the feast."

Buffy and Melanie went up to the girls dormitories, where Melanie changed into her school robes. They then went out to Buffys room.

"Professor Dumbledore, said that I'm allowed to wear anything I want as long as it's smart, obviously, but I don't know what to wear."

"Just put on some black trousers and a nice blouse." Melanie shrugged. "This reminds me, Dumbledore asked if you could wear these school cloaks." She added pointing over to a black cloak with the Hogwarts crest on it.

"Oh how lovely." Buffy replied taking it off the hanger.

Melanie stood up and walked over to the window. "Look! You can see the boats."

Buffy rushed over and saw small glimmers of light coming from the lamps that were attached to the boats. In the evening sky they looked like little stars floating on the surface of the water.

The two of them walked over to Milos room to find him pampering himself up in front of the mirror.

The girls exchanged amused glances and the three of them slowly started making their way down. As they got to the top of the last staircase, they saw the tidal wave of students shuffling around into the great hall.

The three started making their way down the steps when all of a sudden three sparks zoomed up right in front of their faces. Buffy and Milo tried swatting them away whereas Melanie smiled and watched the spark whiz around her until it exploded above her head leaving a trickle of golden specs falling on her head. She saw Fred and George standing below them smirking to each other happily. She immediately rushed down the steps and flung herself into Fred's arms.

"Hi Trouble." She said happily and placed a kiss on his lips.

"Hey Gorgeous." He replied as he looked her up and down.

Melanie went over and hugged George while Buffy and Milo joined them.

"So are you two Hogwarts students now?" George asked.

"Not exactly, we're here for a reason." Buffy answered.

"You'll find out soon enough." Melanie added seeing the look of curiosity appear on the twins faces. "Come on I bet you're starving after your journey."

The five of them went into the great hall but before they had a chance to sit down Cedric appeared behind them.

"Hey Summers." He said softly and without waiting enveloped Melanie in a hug.