Time Is Galleons

While at home, an hour before we were to leave for the party, Dad got an important call from the Ministry and had to rush in. He told me he was sorry more than at least ten times. I didn't know my dad could say sorry that many times. After apologizing to Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, he dropped me over at their house to finish getting ready and to head with them at the Underwood's house. He told us that he would be late but would nonetheless meet us there.

After I finished putting on my red dress and jewellery, I walked into the twins' room and threw my make up bag and shoes on George's bed. I smiled up at them before sitting on his bed and grabbing my bag and opening it. I pulled out black nail polish and sluggishly opened it.

"Oh, Abbie. Why the bloody hell are you opening that rubbish in here?!" Fred whined. "It smells so bad!"

I giggled and started to paint my nails black. I had picked two colours for tonight; red and black. After, I looked at him over the tip of my glasses. "Does it really smell that bad, does it?"

"Yes, in fact it does." George covered his nose and laughed slightly.

"Well, boys. I hate to be the one to break this to you guys, but I do happen to be a girl."

Both of them gasped and chimed, "you are?!"

I couldn't help but to laugh. "I am!"

I blew on my nails and waited for them to dry. George walked over to me and grabbed my shoes before kneeling in front of me and slipping my feet into them. I loved him so much. Without even asking him to do anything for me, he did things to help me out all the time. I never found it annoying like he was waiting on me or something, he just did it out of being sweet. I slowly looked from my nails down to my boyfriend. I sighed out of blissfulness. How did I ever get this lucky to have a wonderful person like him in my life?

"You know," he started and looked up at me as he slowly and gracefully slipped on my second shoe, "you look beautiful today." Instant blush.

I leaned down and cupped his face in one of my hands, beaming. "What did I ever do to get so lucky to deserve you?"

George grinned, getting on the bed and kissing my forehead softly. "You're mistaken. I'm the lucky one to have you. I never really saw myself dating or getting married when I was older." He chuckled slightly, rubbing the back of his neck slightly. I could tell he was embarrassed. "But to be completely honest, that changed when I met you."

When we were leaning in for a kiss, Fred cleared his throat. "Did you two really forget that I'm here? Enough with this mushy love rubbish, please. It makes me want to throw up." Fred crossed his arms over his chest and frowned as he gazed over at us. He got up from leaning against the wall and walked out of the room. He was really taking the whole Louise thing bad. And the fact that we were going over to her family's home for some party tonight put him in one of the most foul moods I had ever seen Fred Weasley in. I had a feeling tonight was going to go amiss.



When we got at the Underwood house, Fred's mood got worse. He was actually snapping at people — even George and I. We were greeted by her mother and father. They both seemed like nice people. I turned around the corner and accidentally bumped into someone. I stumbled back and before I could even see them, I apologized.

"I'm so sorry! Are you okay?"

"Watch where you're walking, Mudblood." A familiar voice sneered. Could it really be? At Louise's house?

"What the hell are you doing Malfoy?" George came over and put his hand on my shoulder. I can't believe he was here. Fred showed up behind George and scowled at Draco. "Call my girlfriend that again and screw the wands, I'll break your nose."

"And I'll break a couple ribs. So, call her that again, Malfoy. We're all waiting." Fred sneered as he smirked, knowing Draco wouldn't say anything since his pathetic goons weren't around to stop Fred or George from harming him.

Draco smirked before leaving.

I turned around and looked at the twins, "what the hell is he doing here?! And thanks. . ." I looked down. I hated being called that. I heard George sigh as he kissed the top of my head.

"You're a brilliant witch. Don't let him fool you."

"I agree with George, and he's one of Louise's first cousins. Pathetic."

When we all returned to the drawing room, the Underwood family, Malfoy family and another family, that I'm guessing that was related, were all huddled in for a Christmas picture. The person looked above the camera. "Draco, dear, get a little closer to your cousin," the person pointed to Louise.

I couldn't help but to laugh slightly and continue to stare at the scene before me. I leaned back slightly and talked with a low voice to George. "Yeah. Get closer. Good thing Fred and Louise aren't together anymore. She won't have to break his heart when she gets married to Draco."

Fred started coughing, presumably choking on whatever he was drinking. He kept coughing and laughing at the same time. George and I pushed Fred out of the room and into an empty room before all of us started laughing. How true my comment was.

"A-Abbie," Fred was still coughing and laughing hysterically, "don't make funny comments when I'm drinking something!"

"Sorry, I didn't know you were drinking something." I laughed out and looked over quickly at the door way as I heard someone walk in.

"Vas anyvone seen Lovise? I just arrived and she vos supposed to meet vith me."

Fred threw his hands up in the air. This night just wasn't going well for him. "Great! Now Viktor Krum's here for my girlfriend! Lovely!"

"Girlfriend? Lovise said she did not vave a boyfriend."

"Yeah, we broke up a few weeks ago." With that, he stormed out of the room. I felt really bad for Fred. Everything was just going downhill for him.