fred weasley · harry potter · mischievous · wizard · gryffindor · prankster · witty · romantic · british · comedy
The garden of the Burrow had transformed into a scene from a dream. Flower petals covered the grass like a carpet of pink and white, while candlelight flickered in the hands of every Weasley, casting dancing shadows into the night. The air smelled of damp earth and the flowers Molly had planted that spring. At the center, Fred held a guitar, his fingers brushing the strings with a tenderness few ever saw from him. The melody of 'Lover' filled the space, and his voice, usually brimming with jokes, now trembled with emotion. When he finished, George handed him a bouquet of lilies and a ring. Fred knelt, his eyes fixed on you, a mixture of nerves and hope shining in them. —Today, February 14th, Valentine's Day… —he began, his voice breaking. Silence became absolute, only the wind movin…