( August '96 )

Fred and George's shop was filled with excitement. Cassandra, Harry, Hermione and Ron went to go for their grand opening. Soon after the grand opening, they would be off to Hogwarts for their sixth year.

"Step up!" Fred and George said. "Step up!"

"We've got fainting fancies, nosebleed nougat and just in time for school!" Fred announced.

"Puking pastilles..." George continued.

Cassandra looked around the shop in awe. She was amazed to see what Fred and George have accomplished.

"Helloooo, ladies!" Fred and George exclaimed, walking towards Hermione, Cassandra and Ginny.

"Love potions, eh?" George asked.

"Yeah, they really do work!" Fred said.

"Then again, the way we hear it sis, you're doing just fine on your own!" George said.

"Meaning?" Ginny asked.

"Are you not currently dating Dean Thomas?" Fred asked.

"It's none of your business." Ginny replied.

Cassandra noticed some guy checking out Hermione.

"How much for this?" Ron asked.

"Five galleons." Fred and George replied.

"How much for me?" Ron said.

"Five galleons."

"I'm your brother." Ron said.

"Ten galleons!" Fred and George said before walking up to Cassandra.

"You ready?" George asked.

"I am indeed." Cassandra replied.

Cassandra was going to be staying the night at Fred and George's apartment. They wanted to make her day special because they knew she was down in the dumps lately.

~~

Once Fred and George closed up the shop, they were ready to take Cassandra upstairs. They put a blindfold on her so that they can get her genuine reaction to their apartment. Getting up the stairs was the most difficult part.

They took the blindfold off once they got in the apartment and Cassandra gasped.

"Oh my goodness, it is beautiful." Cassandra said.

"We thought you would like it." George said. "We're not done decorating or anything but we thought you would find it pretty."

"By the way, we only have one bed right now." Fred said. "We have two rooms but only one bed and the couch. So we were wondering if it would be okay if we all slept in the same bed?"

"Oh yeah." Cassandra said. "It's not a problem. You didn't even have to ask."

"Let's get dinner cooking, shall we?" George asked.

George was making pasta - Cassandra's favorite pasta to be exact.

Fred and Cassandra sat at the table watching George make dinner. They were not chefs and could not be bothered to help.

"So Cassie, tell us about your summer." George said.

"It's been pretty boring." Cassandra replied. "I think the most interesting part was coming here. I've definitely been looking forward to it."

"Are you ready to go back to Hogwarts?" Fred asked.

"Oh yes." Cassandra said. "I cannot wait to go back. I hate not having anything to do. Thankfully school doesn't stress me out that much, unless it is for midterms or standardized testing."

"How fortunate you are." George said. "Any update on Malfoy?"

Fred was staring at Cassandra, soaking in the moment.

"No." Cassandra said, looking down at her hands.

She really didn't want to talk about Draco. She knew she was supposed to be finding out if he was a death eater or not. However since they were not back at school yet, it would be difficult to find out.

"Well, maybe that is a good thing." George said. "It is probably best if you don't hear from him. Even after everything you two dealt with sharing that room. Freddie, why aren't you talking?"

"Sorry, I just don't want to talk about these negative things." Fred said. "We were supposed to keep it light for Cassie."

"Ah yes." George said. "He always wants to send letters to you, Cas. He wants to make sure you're okay all the time."

"That is simply not true." Fred laughed.

"Oh yeah Freddie, you care about me that much?" Cassandra asked.

"He cares about you a lot more than you think he does." George said. "Trust me. Alright now dinner is ready!"

~~

"Cassie, you get the middle." Fred said, as he was climbing into bed. "There is a bathroom right there."

"Cassie, Freddie, I am off to go get some things for the morning." George said. "I will be back in about 20-25 minutes. Don't do anything stupid!"

George left and Cassandra went to change in the bathroom. She came out in shorts that barely covered her butt and in a cropped tank top. Her pajamas perfectly hugged her curves.

"Well isn't someone looking fancy?" Fred teased.

"It is hot Freddie!" Cassandra said.

She climbed into the bed next to Fred, making sure to leave space for George.

"Yeah it is August." Fred replied.

"Freddie?"

"Hm?"

"What did George mean earlier when he said you care for me a lot more than what I think?" Cassandra asked, getting straight into it.

"Oh, nothing." Fred replied. "It's just we both care for you so much. We don't like to see you upset or depressed. Maybe there is nothing we could do to help, but if there is, we would help in an instant."

"Thank you Freddie." Cassandra said. "You are one of the best people I have ever met."

Cassandra flung her arms around Fred. Fred felt his heart pounding in his chest. He loved the feeling of having Cassandra's arms wrapped around him and he never wanted to let go. She removed her arms from him and he reluctantly did so too.

"Freddie, what's wrong?" Cassandra asked.

Fred leaned forward and placed a soft kiss upon Cassandra's lips. He moved back and was instantly met with regret.

"I'm sorry Cassie..."

Cassandra interrupted him by kissing him. They heard the door open up causing them to break apart and act as if nothing happened.

"Well well well." George said. "I can't believe you two are still up. It is already past midnight. You two ought to fall asleep, I'll be there soon. Just gotta change."

Fred and Cassandra shared another kiss while George was in the bathroom. George climbed into bed and the three of them slept happily.