A/N: This is a rewrite from a fanfic me and my twin wrote years and years ago. I want to start writing again,a nd thought I could breeze threw a re-write as too polish up my skills a bit. Be sure to check out her profile, AlinaLotus

"Reason thirteen, he probably smells. I mean, I haven't gotten close enough to him to smell him, but judging by that greasy hair of his, he never showers, so... he smells."

The identical girl next to her laughed. Her sandy blond hair was pulled into a pony tail, and her blue eyes sparkled. She shuffled a few bags around so she could look over the list in her hand. "Ruby, stop complaining, and stop with your weird list thing. Living with uncle Severus is fine."

Ruby scowled, "Alina. First, he is not our uncle, that would be gross, friend of the family is bad enough. Second- wait, no, fourteenth, he hates us. We are just pest to him."

Alina rolled her eyes, "He does not hate us. He at least takes care of us. And he basically leaves us alone, he doesn't really do anything."

Ruby pouted, so Alina continued, "It's one year. One year, at a boarding school for Merlin sakes! Next year we will be seventeen, and then we will be done, and we will leave, and go home to America, ok?"

Ruby stared the ground. Her twin could see what she was thinking. 'What home?'

"And, hey, I mean, it's not that bad. He's got a lot of cool stuff."

"He's got a lot of Dark Arts shit, that's for sure. It's creepy, and it's got that Voldie character written all over it." Ruby looked down, rubbing her stomach, "Hmm..."

"Seriously? You have a problem."

"I am starving to death over here, and I have a problem?" Ruby grinned, "We should get some ice cream."

"You, my sister, are a tub of lard. We legit just ate lunch."

Ruby stomped away, not bothering with her sister, who was fine with it. Ruby wasn't just her sister, but her best friend. Being home schooled didn't give the girls many chances to meet people their own age. Alina was excited to be going to a real school, with real teachers, and real people to talk to.

Alina turned, twisting to catch up with Ruby, when her body collided with another. Paper flew up and out of the arms holding them. Alina blinked, stunned with the smack her head just received.

"Sorry! I am sorry! Shit..."

She saw a red head bend down, trying to grab the papers as the wind tore them away, "Sorry, I wasn't paying attention- fuck- and I was just- I can't lose these order forms, damn it..."

Alina took pity on the poor lad, flicked her wand, retrieving the papers for him, "Man, how do muggles get along without magic?"

The boy grinned, "I should've thought of that." He stood up, tucking the papers in a shoulder bag he had slung across his chest.

Alina raised an eyebrow at him, "Order forms?"

"Of course order forms. C'mon, everyone recognizes me." He flashed a toothy smile, and Alina melted a little, but she just shrugged.

The boy stuck out his hand, "George Weasley, of Weasleys Wizard Weezes!"

Alina smiled back, grabbing his hand, "Alina Valdea." She nodded to her side, "That joke shop we passed by? You own that?" She looked him up and down, "You're young, you're like my age."

George grinned, "And I'm already successful. What's your excuse?"

Alina frowned, "I'm still in school."

"We left school. Had nothing left to learn. Not much to learn to give people what they want. It's something that can only come naturally." He paused for a moment, "What school? I don't think I saw you at Hogwarts..."

"Transfered. We've just arrived, gonna be starting our sixth year."

"Ah. The American accent should've given it away."

"You would think. Maybe you aren't as bright as you thought?"

George grinned, which made Alina smile as well. He turned, beckoning her to follow, "Why don't you take a break from school shopping, then, and I'll give you a tour of my shop? Trust me, you're gonna want a few pranks to keep things interesting at Hogwarts." Alina noticed how his smile made his nose wrinkle.

She blushed, "Um, sure. That would be cool."

George had Alina laughing the whole walk to the shop. He told her tales about his time at school. Alina ended up talking about her favorite subjects, and confessed she had no idea what to do after school. George kept the conversation light, and by the time they were at the shop, her sides ache with laughter.

He opened the door, and led her to the back, "This is where we keep the good stuff. Can't just have it lying around, don't want kids and such nicking-"

"Mr. Weasley?" A young witch in a maroon robe stood at the doorway, "There are some messages for you, and there's a problem with the new skiving snack-boxes..."

George sighed, "Ok, ok," He turned to Alina, "Give me one moment, darling, I'll be right back."

She nodded, and turned. She pulled a book out and thumbed threw it.

"Uh, hello?"

Alina whipped around, smiling at George, "Hey!"

He furrowed his brow, "What are you doing here?"

"Er..." Alina shrugged, "Getting a tour, I thought."

He walked to her, and grabbed her elbow, "No tours back here, time for you to go!"

"What the hell?" Alina snatched her arm back, "You invited me here!"

"You pocket anything?"

"George!"

He stood back, "Oh.. Oh no, I'm not George. I'm Fred."

"Who is Fred?"

He raised an eyebrow, "I'll give you one guess, sweetheart."

Alina rolled her eyes, "Twins."

"Tell me about it." Alina turned to see George, standing next to her own twin, holding a giant ice cream cone, "Here I thought you brought me a treat in 30 seconds."

"Thanks for ditching me!"

Alina folded her arms, "You ditched me for food."

Ruby shook her head, "I told you where I was going! I didn't ditch you for some... boy!"

"At least it's human contact Ruby!" Alina snarled, throwing her arms up, "I'm not throwing myself into food! Having friends is normal!"

Ruby laughed, "Oh, friends? After 2 minutes? How sweet. So nice."

Fred snickered, nudging his brother with his arms, "Nice.. you brought back twins."

Ruby twirled around, staring Fred down. Alina stood between the two, "Guys, this is Ruby. My twin. Ruby, this is George and..."

"Fred." He finished for her, hand out for Ruby.

She glanced at her sister, and grudgingly shook the hand, and taking it back. Ruby threw a look at her sister, "We have to finish shopping. I'm thinking about getting a kitten, what about you?"

"We have plenty of time to shop..."

"Let's go, come on!"

Alina bit her lip, looking at George. He quickly jumped in, "Yes, well, you should be done by dinner time? We should grab something to eat!"

"We'd love too!"

Alina had never seen Ruby roll her eyes harder. With her free hand she grabbed her sister's, pulling her along. George called out, "Leaky Cauldron! Eight o'clock!"

"We will be there!"

George grinned from ear to ear. He nudged his brother, "So, Ruby doesn't seem very nice. Sorry to stick you with that one, mate."

"Nah." Fred disagreed, a smile starting on his own face, "She's just feisty."