Author's Note: Okay, I have no self-control. I desperately wanted to wait and post this when it was finished, but I just couldn't help it. So I'm just posting the first two chapters to pique interest, but don't expect very regular updates. I really have nothing more to say at the moment except that I strongly suggest reading the original story (Deep in the Subconscious of a Prankster) before this, just so you know what's up. But if you don't want to, I added this brief (sort of) summary for your pleasure. Here we go!

In the Rising Consciousness of a Prankster

by Sneezy Mouse

To the faithful readers of The Daily Prophet, and especially those who enjoyed Fred Weasley's last column, "Deep in the Subconscious of a Prankster,"

Due to the overwhelming support of Mr. Weasley's last column, we at the Prophet would like to introduce you to his much anticipated follow up. For those of you didn't read Fred's last column, here is a brief synopsis of what occurred:

1 – Fred graduated from Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

2 – Ron's (his little brother) best friends Hermione Granger and Harry Potter came to visit in August. Fred began to have… interesting thoughts about Hermione.

3 – Fred had to get a job. Fred got applications and realized that he needed help with them. Hermione offered to help him with applications and Fred offered her flying lessons.

4 – He got a job (after failing miserably at his first interview) at Zonko's Joke Shop.

5 – Fred realized he had romantic feelings for Hermione. All through August he battled with himself to tell Hermione how he felt. Then, on September first, when Hermione, Ron, Harry and his sister Ginny were due to go back to school, Fred got to the train station and kissed Hermione before she left.

6 – At Zonko's on one of his work days, Harry scheduled a devious plan that had Hermione come to Zonko's. There, Hermione and Fred truly expressed their feelings for one another.

7 – They wrote awkward letters to each other for awhile. During this time, George and Fred got a place of their own and moved out of the Burrow.

8 – Fred visited Hogwart's, trained new Beaters and saw Hermione. Ginny gave her a makeover and Fred freaked out. That was when they officially began seeing each other

9 – Fred declared his love for Hermione. She did the same.

10 – Saw Oliver and he gave Fred advice on what to buy Hermione for Christmas. She and Fred then exchanged gifts. It was very nice.

11 – Hermione came to visit and Fred did a very stupid thing. They had a huge argument and then made up.

12 – Fred achieved true happiness.

13 – Fred asked Hermione to marry him. She accepted.

So, without further ado, we at The Daily Prophet, care of Fred Weasley, are proud to present the sequel to "Deep in the Subconscious of a Prankster."