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My Brother's Child

1: The Wake

2: To Woo a Witch

3: The Blessings

My Brother's Child

beaweasley2

34 Reviews   |   34 Ratings, 0 Likes, 4 Favorites )

Humor Drama Romance General post-HBP/HBP compliant Potter Place's Post DH Prompt Challenge 15,948 Words 3 Chapters Complete
Arthur Weasley Fleur Delacour George Weasley Ginevra Weasley Harry Potter Hermione Granger Molly Weasley Original Character Ronald Weasley Albus Severus Potter Aunt Muriel Bill Weasley Charlie Weasley Dean Thomas Hugo Weasley James Potter James Potter (son of Harry) Lily Potter (daughter of Harry) Percy Weasley Remus Lupin Rose Weasley Teddy Remus Lupin Victoire Weasley

Fred's girlfriend Lydia goes to Fred’s the funeral to lay flowers on his grave and breaks down crying. After the funeral, she tells George that she's pregnant with Fred's baby, and he accidently announces her pregnancy to the entire family. However, George decides at Fred’s wake that he’d like to raise his brother's child. How can he convince her to marry him? Does she? What do the others think?

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Chapters (3)

Chapter 1: The Wake

Chapter 2: To Woo a Witch

Chapter 3: The Blessings


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Member Since 2006  |  53 Stories  |  Favorited by 519  |  2,769 Reviews Written  |  6,181 Review Responses

I love to write. A dreamer, a creator and filled with wonder, imagination and life. Sometimes I get lost in the other worlds I've read and in some I create. It's all good, I’m in good company. 

“Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create.”― Maria Montessori
 “Our imagination flies -- we are its shadow on the earth.”― Vladimir Nabokov 
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.”― Albert Einstein

“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were, but without it we go nowhere.” ― Carl Sagan

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10/10

June W

I just reread this story -- I enjoy it every time.  You've written great characterizations, and I love that Fred and Will are truly the sons of both Fred and George, and that Lydia and George are loved and in love.  Thanks for writing this!

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

I'm touched that you enjoy it enough to read it agian. Thank you so much for the review. 

10/10

Arabella Bloodgood

I love the Weasley but the part where Hermione and Ron go at it, just goes to show they are not meant for a romance relationship.  IMHO.  Anyway,  I'm glad George and Lydia are coming along and not jumping into each others arm right off the bat.  It's nice to see once in awhile.  Great chapter keep up the work.

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Teehehe I only stuck to canon chatacterization with everyone as much as possible - even Hermione and Ron. (nope, I don't think they fit together well either - especially how JK worte them! silly woman) I could have done this in one chapter, but decided to make him work for it. Glad that you like this. Thank you for giving a Weasely story a chance.

10/10

Arabella Bloodgood

You wrote this brilliantly.   Everyone was so incharater.  And Lydia was a great addiction.  I think for the Weasleys too.  Especially since Fred liked her enough.  I just hope everyone remember she lost him too.  Truly a great spin on the prompt.

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you very much. I really like the Weasleys and think they're fun. I'm glad you like my story, it's a fun prompt.

10/10

phoenix

Very nicely done. You did a good job with the tension, but not making it overwhelming. And I really like how you portrayed George. it's nice to see him having accepted his brother's death and keep living.

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you. I simply wanted to convey his need to have her and Fred's child in his life, and her reluctance to simply 'switch brooms' so to speak. I think the reason George is doing so well is that he has something else to focus on: the business to kee him busy and Lydia is carrying a 'little bit of Fred' inside her. It maybe sick, but it's like he can have a piece of Fred back - so in his subconscious Fred isn't completely gone. Don't worry, he's always liked Lydia, and like easily turns to love when you wnat it to.

9/10

phoenix

Great start to the chapter. The chaos at the Burrow nicely offset the somberness of the funeral. It brought a nice smile to my face and a new life will be good for all the Weasleys. :D

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you. Yes, the levity of the interaction between the Weasleys is always fun for me. I'm very glad you liked this. Thank you for giving the story a try.

0/10

sunny33

George is so patient and sweet

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you. Yep, he's trying to be.

0/10

sunny33

poor George, his mother has bad timing !

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Molly is just being motherly! But yes, her timing was inconvenient.

0/10

MollysSister

George stifled a laugh. Good match, Ron. All you two do is fight and argue when you’re speaking with each other. You’d be better off with Lavender Brown!Mystery author you wouldnt happen to be a HG/SS shipper would you? After Hermione's talk with George I thought he would run out and get an earring or grow his hair long, something to destinguish himself from Fred. Ha. I am glad the relentless wooing is working.

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

When you are able to see my name you'll know that I love the Weasleys, think Kingsley Shacklbolt is cool dude and adore Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall - but yes, I am also a HG/SS shipper. Sorry, I adore Ron, think he's a hoot, but lets be realistic here... Ron + Hermione = discord, arguements, rolling eyes (usually Hermione's) and shaking heads (again ususally Hermione's.) But Ron is a decent guy, a bit thick, but a good friend (when he's not jealous) and a wicked stratigist. He hasn't really been shown his portental in the books very well.

Thank you for the reveiw. Yes, Lydia and George are starting to meld better and she does like and respect him, so it's a possibility that since a good friendship exsists, it can be a foundation for a deeper relationship.

10/10

Sampdoria

A great update!!!

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you very much!!

0/10

MollysSister

Oh I like Lydia very much!! Its nice to have an OC to give us jaded readers something new to read about!! I thought her reaction to George's announcement was spot on. Of course she would be pissed. I am very much looking forward to the next chapter. I have to know how this all unfolds!

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you. Not everyone likes OC's. I’m trying to keep her real and react to him in a realistic way. I hope to have the next chapter done soon. Thanks for the review.

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you. Not everyone likes OC's. I’m trying to keep her real and react to him in a realistic way. I hope to have the next chapter done soon. Thanks for the review.

10/10

HermioneWeasley1972

I really enjoyed this story.  Good job!

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you very much.

10/10

HermioneWeasley1972

Aww,. this is awesome.  On to the last chapter!

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you. I hope you enjoy!

10/10

HermioneWeasley1972

Wow, this is an amazing start. I can't wait to read more.

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you.

8/10

Southern_Witch_69

Nice ending. And goodness... one big happy family then. Convenient there were more twins the next go round, isn't it?

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you very much. Yep, the Weaselys are quite a clan! Like father and dad - like sons and daughters! Seemed only fitting for George to sire twins too!

10/10

Southern_Witch_69

I liked that she's not swayed so quickly

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Nope, he has to woo her, and convince her he's sincere.

10/10

Southern_Witch_69

good start on the challenge

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you very much, doll. XOXOX

10/10

potterbrat

Very well done... **tears of joy**

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you *blushes*

0/10

MollysSister

Its over isn’t it? ((sniffle)) I enjoyed your story very much. I am looking forward to finding out who you are!!!

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Yes, thus the story comes to an end... a happy end, but alas an end. Thank you very much for reading.

10/10

Katie616

Awww. That's so beautiful. I like how Lydia is a prankster just like George, and how George never really forgot Fred. The twins were hysterical, both pairs of them! I guess it runs in the family. . . I wonder what kind of kids Will and Fred Jr. will have. And the two girls. . . that's a lot of twins! Ahh! Overwhelming!Anyway, thank you so much for that completely wonderful, sad, touching, funny, beautiful and overall amazing story. I'll be watching out for more of your stories.~Katie

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you very much. Would Fred, and now George, have fallen for a stick-in-the-mud? Yep, Fred and Will turn out very much like thier father and dad! Isabel takes after her dad ~ but Gabriela is much more like her mum. Who knows if they have twins as well, at least now the Burrow can accomodate large family dinners!I appreciate all your wonderful comments, the rating and for taking the time to read a Weasley story. Thank you.

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you very much. Would Fred, and now George, have fallen for a stick-in-the-mud? Yep, Fred and Will turn out very much like thier father and dad! Isabel takes after her dad ~ but Gabriela is much more like her mum. Who knows if they have twins as well, at least now the Burrow can accomodate large family dinners!I appreciate all your wonderful comments, the rating and for taking the time to read a Weasley story. Thank you.

10/10

SeverusLovesUs

What a wonderful conclusion to this story. I liked seeing the story played out—the marriage and the children growing up. I liked how Harry sort of gave back the Marauders Map by giving it to Will and Fred. And the building of a new Burrow was a great idea, too. I don't think I've ever seen that done before. I'm still glad you wrote this story; it makes the horror of George losing his twin brother much more bearable.  =)

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you. After such a sad opening I wanted to end on a cheerful and hopeful ending. This chapter raced trough all the years as a family with the sence of histroy repeating itself with the next generation of Marauders. (I even like to think Isabel got the map next... tradition you know!) And the rebuilding of the Burrow was alluded to with the twins blocks... Makes a nice gift to Molly and Arthur from thier kids. I'm very glad you enjoyed this story, and I thank you for reading, and the kind words.

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you. After such a sad opening I wanted to end on a cheerful and hopeful ending. This chapter raced trough all the years as a family with the sence of histroy repeating itself with the next generation of Marauders. (I even like to think Isabel got the map next... tradition you know!) And the rebuilding of the Burrow was alluded to with the twins blocks... Makes a nice gift to Molly and Arthur from thier kids. I'm very glad you enjoyed this story, and I thank you for reading, and the kind words.

0/10

phoenix

Very nice ending to the story. I really loved the scene with Lydia's father. LOL Nice to see that the two of them had a nice happy life and a fulfilling family.

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you. Yep, the good ole ex-Oblivator - gotta love him, bless his heart! the old coot! LOLThank you for the lovely review and for reading my story. I really appreciate it.

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you. Yep, the good ole ex-Oblivator - gotta love him, bless his heart! the old coot! LOLThank you for the lovely review and for reading my story. I really appreciate it.

10/10

Gardengirl

*sighs happily*And they lived happily ever after!That was delightful. Thanks for a very enjoyable read.

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

You are most welcome. Thank you for reading, for your ratings and your comments. I appreciate it all.

9/10

Shadow

That was so funny to see George on the receiving end of the misbehaviour. A really sweet ending.

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Well as they say - nuts don't fall far from the tree and Fred and Will take after thier father and thier dad! Teeehehehe So it was inevitablethat they be the next Mischief Marauders. Thank you for the kind review, and I appreciate you giving a Weasley story a chance. 

9/10

Shadow

I love how George is so persistant with Lydia. It seems like he is determined to wear her down!

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

Thank you. When you  want something you go for it!  When you want something bad enough you just keep asking!  So, Yep! Never give up and once you fail try, try, try, and try again until she agrees!

10/10

gabi1791

Wow, never thought that this would end so soon.But is was great story, thank you very much!gab

Response from beaweasley2 (Author of My Brother's Child)

For a planned one-shot that grew up and stretched... Yes, it's short. I'm very happy you liked this. Thank you.

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