Weasleys Wizard Wheezes

[jimmy06]

What do you all think will happen with Fred and George's joke shop?? Obviously with their new coats they proved they were successful..and with the gold probably the acceptance of their mother...but do you think that Fred and George will have roles in the future books? I mean they know so much about Hogwarts and now are the prank suppliers....what do ya think?

[Jinxie Cat]

Well, if Harry spends the summer at the Burrow he'll mostly likely see the Weasley twins. They have to be in future books! HP just wouldn't be the same without them... I loved their pranks in OotP and when they flew off... It was absolutely hilarius! :lol:

[Jaredd]

You also have to remember that technically, they were members of DA, and probably will join the Order as well.

I hope Harry gets to visit Diagon Alley in Book 6 and check up on his investment!

BTW, FWIW, I guessed by the presence of the twins at the station with Mrs. Weasley at the end of the book that she was okay with their career choice. After this year, I'm pretty sure she didn't want them joining the MoM!

[Picko]

I'm sure we'll see them again and I imagine they'll join the Order in the next book.

[Virtuousdream]

Yeah but what worries me that in their ingredients they had class c non-tradable goods. Also their skiving snackboxes wouldn't exactly go down well with the ministry!

[Hpmons]

Yes, it is interesting they havent got into trouble becuase of their ingredients...I doubt they will in the future though.

Im sure Harry will meet them again; in Diagon Alley for sure. Joining OotP...Yes, they might, but I cant imagine what they could do...
I did read a suggestion once that Fred and Georges sweets will come in useful in the fight against VOldermort. I cant see how, but its possible...

[bekki791]

Since they have a shop in Hogsmeade, Fred and George are strategically located near Hogwarts and a large number of Order members. Hogsmeade is also a popular wizarding village, so wizards with all sorts of knowledge about Voldemort may wander into Fred and George's shop. Perhaps they will use their shop as a way to pass information to the Order of the Pheonix...that way, they can run their shop as planned and be an important part of the Order (and keep readers happy by staying in the books).

[lunalovegood03]

I think they should join the order. There really creative and could help that way plus they've apparanty(sp?) got money now and could finance stuff.

I'll be really mad if their not in the last two books :angry:

[rikuownsyou]

In the next book they will probaly open a store and make it around Hogsmeade or something like that. I think that they will go on with the store and that they obvoisly will sell joke items when students come ot Hogsmede.

[Virtuousdream]

Originally posted by bekki791 (original post (http://www.cosforums.com/a/showthread.php?postid=396605#post396605))
Since they have a shop in Hogsmeade, Fred and George are strategically located near Hogwarts and a large number of Order members. Hogsmeade is also a popular wizarding village, so wizards with all sorts of knowledge about Voldemort may wander into Fred and George's shop. Perhaps they will use their shop as a way to pass information to the Order of the Pheonix...that way, they can run their shop as planned and be an important part of the Order (and keep readers happy by staying in the books).


Good theory, but their shop is actually in Diagon alley, not hogsmeade. However it is possible that they may open up in Hogsmeade.

Do you think they'll put Zonko's out of business, and Dr Filibuster?

[Phoenix_Fawkes]

Yea its in diagon alley... But I soo want to see what else they have made up over the summer and I think we will Harry will drop by. Mrs. Weasley i think has accepted thats what they want to do and she cant stop them now. And they are doing good finest dragon skin mmhmmm.... Should they have wore that in the muggle world? But im sure it was expensive!

[DocHollidaywe]

They will drive Zonkos out of business

[Max]

Originally posted by dumbledore2905 (original post (http://www.cosforums.com/a/showthread.php?postid=397976#post397976))
Yea its in diagon alley... But I soo want to see what else they have made up over the summer and I think we will Harry will drop by. Mrs. Weasley i think has accepted thats what they want to do and she cant stop them now. And they are doing good finest dragon skin mmhmmm.... Should they have wore that in the muggle world? But im sure it was expensive!


Well, I think that dragon skin looks somewhat like leather ... so the Muggles wouldn't mind. Fred and George are really excellent at magic (Flitwick did say them that their swamp was impressive, didn't he?) and they could have gotten plenty more OWLS, if they had put their heart to it ... but they don't care for their studies that much, though Mrs. Weasley seems to have forgiven them. :)

[Virtuousdream]

I bet they'll gave the weasleys money as well, after Percy said it was a disgrace how they were poor, they'd want to make him look bad!

[Thayet]

We already know the Weasleys have been making quite a bit of money from their new jackets, dont we? (I'm pretty sure this wasn't a fanfiction, as I've only read one about Sirius..)

I expect they will divide their time between family, inventing, order and shop hours. Maybe they will even hire someone to work so they have more time to invent things? I wouldn't be surprised if they went into business with old "Dung".. Would you?

[remus81]

I think we will see a lot more of the twins, and this time maybe the trio will visit them while they are in Diagon Alley shopping. I also think that Fred and George will do the right thing by helping to support the family. They probably already have, considering that Mrs. Weasley seems to have accepted them. She wants the best for them, and she sees them able to provide for themselves quite well.

I also think they will be in the order now that they are out of school.

[Veritaserum]

I think that they HAVE to let Lee Jordan in on the joke, I mean he was their best friend at school and their partners in crime. Maybe they will open up another one in Hogsmeade and run that while Lee Jordan and even maybe Dung run the one in Diagon Alley. I can see they joining the Order although I can see Molly not being too happy about it :(

Veritaserum

[Mutant for Hire]

We will see Fred and George at the beginning of the book, quite possibly when Harry makes a visit to Diagon Alley. Or possibly at the Black Mansion or wherever else the OotP has set up. But after that, I don't expect to see much of them. I expect that Ginny will have a regular suipply of their creations (family discount, plus she's demonstrating their stuff to their best customer base). Harry might get some interesting birthday and Xmas presents as well, but that's it.

The series is changing and maturing and old characters are being phased out and new characters brought in and even some old characters given new prominence. Neville and Ginny and Luna for example, as well as the rest of the DA.

[IThinkNot]

The shop would be an excellent cover. They could be creating weapons for use by the Order and then just say they're abandoned projects...

[animagus1369]

Fred and George have always been able to get anywhere they want to get, whenever they seem to need or want to get there. Their leaving school is *NO* obstacle to them showing up there if they decide they want to (remember the witch statue?).

Will they join the Order? Better question is, could anyone stop them. I see them as a major force; I think the joke shop storyline isn't just to explain away their expected disappearance. Anyone who could create a Portable Swamp or those fireworks could definitely be an asset to the Order, and could you have a better cover than working in a joke shop?

My personal take on why Mrs. Weasley is OK with what they're doing is that, having "lost" one son to the Ministry at such a crucial time, she's not willing to lose anyone else. And I think she realizes finally that her former goals for the Twins simply didn't fit with who they were. Fred and George are defined by far more than how many O.W.L.s they received, and I'd like to think that she finally realized that. Too, I like to think that she's realized from what happened with Percy, the "perfect" son who got all his wonderful O.W.L.s and N.E.W.T.s, that character is far more important than a shiny Head Boy badge or a dozen O.W.L.s. :)

I doubt she'd be happy about them joining the Order--what mother would, really?--but I think that she'd be proud, both of the way they stood up to Umbridge (because can't you just see Percy being one of the Inquisitorial Squad if he'd been there?), and the way they've matured despite their love of fun.

[IThinkNot]

Oh, animagus1369, you are so right.... excellently put. Well done.

[animagus1369]

Originally posted by IThinkNot (original post (http://www.cosforums.com/a/showthread.php?postid=404178#post404178))
Oh, animagus1369, you are so right.... excellently put. Well done.


<blushing> thanks. :)

[Captian Bob]

Fred and George are probably my two favorite characters. Perhaps. I mean, not in the top 3 of course. I really like them all, but Fred and George add a type of spark and fizz to the books that makes it glow brighter.yay

[fuzzymunchie321]

Originally posted by Mutant for Hire (original post (http://www.cosforums.com/a/showthread.php?postid=403934#post403934))

The series is changing and maturing and old characters are being phased out and new characters brought in and even some old characters given new prominence. Neville and Ginny and Luna for example, as well as the rest of the DA.

Oh man, I got so sad when I read that...I really do like N,G,&L, but no Gred and Forge?:'( But I think they will appear again, Mrs. Weasley can't stop them and they will probably join the order. And I agree with all the rest of thie stuff here, but I won't restate it.:)

[preludetoadream]

I wouldn't worry too much fuzzymunchie321 she IS phasing out people but they are the brothers of Harry's best friend. And Mrs weasley always wants Harry to come stay I'm sure we'll still be seeing them, sure maybe not as much, but we will see them. Also I can't see Ron and Harry NOT going to see their store for one.

[Padfoot_Uk]

for some reason i cant help thinkin that gred and forge, hehe, will play a major role int he next books, as will their joke shop, it may involve a death or two, although i hope not, but maybe the jokes they make may develop beyond that and become weaopns in the fight agains Voldemort

[Virtuousdream]

We always associate the two of them, but what would happen if one of them died? Fred with no George or George with no Fred would be like Strawberries without cream!

[Padfoot_Uk]

Originally posted by Helhorns (original post (http://www.cosforums.com/a/showthread.php?postid=406724#post406724))
We always associate the two of them, but what would happen if one of them died? Fred with no George or George with no Fred would be like Strawberries without cream!


yeh thats what i was thinking, maybe one of them will get killed and the other will go on some sort of suicide mission to revenge their death and get stopped by one of the gang, or whilst on the suicide run discovers some useful information and decides its better to get the info back to the order than discover it and leave it

[whizbang121]

Originally posted by IThinkNot (original post (http://www.cosforums.com/a/showthread.php?postid=403965#post403965))
The shop would be an excellent cover. They could be creating weapons for use by the Order and then just say they're abandoned projects...


That's what I think. I joke shop is a perfect cover for a bomb factory, or whatever other weapons these inventive geniuses can come up with.

[jerb]

A bomb factory?

I don't think one of them will die and not the other. They are written as one person; you never see one without the other. They are like Rosencratz (sp) and Guildenstern in "Hamlet," they are essentially the same person but spilt into two for comic enjoyment.

I do think the joke shop will play a major role in the future, just not as a bomb factory. Maybe it will be another base of operations. Keep the meeting place changing so it is harder to spot a pattern.

[MadMagic]

Yes, they are like one person. It would be terrible if one were to die.

Anyway, I think that we will definately see more of them. I think that they might indeed join the Order, they seemed pretty keen on it over the summer and by joining DA. I think that they could be a great asset and I am really excited to see what the future holds for them!

[MazeMaster]

Ha! I'd love to see Voldemort's demise be the result of a Weasley Wizard Wheeze. "Say good-bye, Potter... Avada Kedavra! ... What the...? A rubber chicken?! Hey! Potter! That's mine, give it ba--" BAM! Heh, that would be great.

[animagus1369]

Just had a thought. Since Harry and his friends are too young to join the Order but seem to come off with the short end of the stick as far as always being the ones who are attached by Voldemort, might the joke shop becomes a base of operations for the *junior* OotP?

[Sinistra]

When reading OOTP I thought about just how clever and inventive Fred and George are. I wonder if they might end up inventing wizarding gadgets that can be used against Voldemort and Co. Like the wizarding equivalent of James Bond's gadgets, only spell oriented stuff.

Their joke shop would be the cover and they would still sell their joke items, but also have an under-the-counter trade in things that will make life miserable for the Death Eaters. Can you imagine Lucius Malfoy with ugly green pus-filled boils in places he wouldn't normally advertise to the public?

It's the little things that make life misreable that can win or lose wars.

[whizbang121]

Originally posted by MazeMaster (original post (http://www.cosforums.com/a/showthread.php?postid=407674#post407674))
Ha! I'd love to see Voldemort's demise be the result of a Weasley Wizard Wheeze. "Say good-bye, Potter... Avada Kedavra! ... What the...? A rubber chicken?! Hey! Potter! That's mine, give it ba--" BAM! Heh, that would be great.


Great plot idea for the new sitcom "Weasleys Wizard Wheezes!" Hope it gets a slot on must see Thursday. :cool:

I love your thoughts, too Sinistra.

And could Dumbledore's Army be the junior OotP? Maybe they do meet in the storeroom of the joke shop.

[NeedAM!nT]

I think they might join the Order, and still continue their joke shop. It will probaly be successful and bring comic relief to the story.

On the dark side, Voldemort might destroy their joke shop to infuriate Harry. Harry knows how much time and effort the twins put into the shop, and seeing it and them destroyed would be terrible. It would also be sad if he killed only one twin. The only twin would probaly go crazy and stop the joke shop. I think that would be worse then both of them dying. :( :devil: Voldemort better leave the twins alone!

[Padfoot_Uk]

Originally posted by MazeMaster (original post (http://www.cosforums.com/a/showthread.php?postid=407674#post407674))
Ha! I'd love to see Voldemort's demise be the result of a Weasley Wizard Wheeze. "Say good-bye, Potter... Avada Kedavra! ... What the...? A rubber chicken?! Hey! Potter! That's mine, give it ba--" BAM! Heh, that would be great.


laughing my *** off! that would be sooo kewl, :D

[Siriusly]

Fred and George are also some of my favorite characters. I don't think they will die because their deaths would not be sad enough (Does that make sense) but I think maybe we will see them as adults in the next book- pranksters for sure, but business minded, perhaps dating Angelina and Katie. Maybe even opening a shop in Hogsmeade and each of them running one. I feel pretty confident that they will join the order and do whatever they can financially for the Weasleys. As for Percy, I think Mrs and Mr Weasley will welcome him back very quickly while Fred and George torment him for being a giant GIT!

[whizbang121]

But, we know how JKR is. Nothing is for nothing. It all comes around again. Since Harry gave the twins the money to pursue the joke shop, it will definitely have something to do with Voldemort's undoing. Everything Harry does seems to eventually come to that.

[Sinistra]

And in their own way, the twins are as clever and skilled at their "jokes" as Snape is at potions. They are constantly inventing and testing new items, and their collective imagination seems endless.

The fireworks went off, but also contained further "booby traps" that would only activate when other spells were applied to make them go away. That's just wicked clever.

I wonder if, when Dumbledore is back, that he doesn't award them honorary graduation certificates. They did drop out, but their cleverness in annoying Umbridge surely deserves some tangible recognition.

It's the romantic in me.

[jimmy06]

[i
Do you think they'll put Zonko's out of business, and Dr Filibuster?


No I don't think they will. I think that Fred and George will make a joke shop unlike Zonko's. Zonko's has a lot of practical joke things, and while Fred and George's shop has this, from what they were testing in book 5, it looks like they want to...i don't really know how to say it...make mischief. This doesn't really say what I really want it to say, but it's the closest I can think of. Do you kinda get what i'm saying?

[whizbang121]

Originally posted by jimmy06 (original post (http://www.cosforums.com/a/showthread.php?postid=418670#post418670))
No I don't think they will. I think that Fred and George will make a joke shop unlike Zonko's. Zonko's has a lot of practical joke things, and while Fred and George's shop has this, from what they were testing in book 5, it looks like they want to...i don't really know how to say it...make mischief. This doesn't really say what I really want it to say, but it's the closest I can think of. Do you kinda get what i'm saying?


I think so. More than just pranks. It's like they really want to cause some damage. I suspect that Lily and James were inventors of charms and implements that interfered with Voldemort's plans. The marauders' map seemed like evidence of ingenious inventiveness and we know Lily's wand is good for charms.

Until the war is over, the twins' inventions will be useful in slowing down death eaters and perhaps even Voldemort. But I hope they settle down after the war, if they survive. Otherwise, they'll just get arrested for disturbing the peace or malicious mischief or somesuch.

[dudemanthing]

I have a thought...

Maybe the Twins will set up in Hogsmeade, to make sure that Hogwarts (but most importantly Harry) is safe. Their knowledge of Hogwarts and secret passages will no doubt be a valeuble asset to the Order. It is also certain that they are (in their own part) extremely talented wizards.

I beleive that the joke shop may become a sort of "refuge" for Harry, and his gang, along with a meeting place for the order

Just my thoughts

[Siriusly_Addicted]

Originally posted by dudemanthing (original post (http://www.cosforums.com/a/showthread.php?postid=421815#post421815))
I have a thought...

Maybe the Twins will set up in Hogsmeade, to make sure that Hogwarts (but most importantly Harry) is safe. Their knowledge of Hogwarts and secret passages will no doubt be a valeuble asset to the Order. It is also certain that they are (in their own part) extremely talented wizards.

I beleive that the joke shop may become a sort of "refuge" for Harry, and his gang, along with a meeting place for the order

Just my thoughts


Maybe they can hire Lupin to work the Hogsmede store. He needs a job, they certainly won't care that they're not supposed to hire werewolves, and who better to join their business than the only true remaining Marauder? :bigtu:

Seriously, I think a Hogsmede store would be a good way to provide a meeting area for members of the Order and members of the DA. All they need to do is find unobserved access into Honeyduke's cellar, and they've got a direct, unseen entrance into Hogwarts.

[Virtuousdream]

I can see them branching out to Hogsmeade. They seem to be doing well already! I defenatly see them joining the order, they seem to have become even closer to Harry through book 5 and they always wanted to know Order information.

The only problem is that Mrs Weasley is going to worry even more, everyone but Percy, Ron and Ginny are in the order, and Ron and Ginny are both close to Harry and Percy's just a git.

[whizbang121]

They were really hilarious, too. They provided much needed relief from Harry's ranting and raging and impressions of Uncle Vernon. I thought Tonks was going to be a bit of comic relief, too, but we didn't see enough of her, I guess. But the twins have stong opinions and deep emotions, and they are no longer willing to be left out of anything because they are "too young". They have just stepped over the dangerous threshold into adulthood and are coming into their own. And while I think they will always be able to make us laugh, we will soon see that there is more to them than jokes and pranks. Much more.

[Mutant for Hire]

It is possible, given that there are two of them, that they will have two shops, one in Diagon Alley and the other one in Hogsmede. In fact, I think it would be very surprising given their sales and reputations among the students that they would not have a branch in Hogsmede, or at least have their products sold there.

[FredRocksMySocks]

whiz, i quite agree that we're going to see a lot of prominant changes in Fred and George in the upcomming books, simply because they are going to be more involved in things they never seemed to care much about. they were always on the outside of the dangers at hogwarts (excepting of course the bit with ginny in the cos) and now i think they'll become far more involved and I cannot wait to see how! I hope they use their knowledge of pranking in the Order lol!
And I don't think that we're quite done with Tonks, yet.

[Evilrabbit]

I luv and Gred and Forge! I really really hope they play a role in the following two books. I like the ideas of them joining the order and possibly their products being used in the war against Voldemort. Unfortunately, I can't help but think something will happen to divide the twins. F+G are a unit, like (as somebody mentioned) Rosencranz and Guilderstern, (I probably spelled those wrong) so it'd be really symbolic to separate them. It's just so unlike JKR to have two characters that are exactly the same, and as of now their personalities and life goals seem identical. I read an essay at the HP lexicon that said George was kinder but I don't really buy it. Some things that might happen to separate them:
1. Fred's relationship with Angelina, although we haven't seen much of it yet, could cause him to pursue a family?
2. I know we hate to think about it, but one of them might die. :'(
3. One would operate the Hogsmeade store, one the Diagon Alley store.
4. As unlikely as this is, one might decide that they want to pursue a different career and leave the shop. :wow:
5. Ok, this one is WAY out there and i know it's totally impossible, but one might go evil. *ducks to avoid tomatoes thrown at her* I know it's crazy, but something about those headless hats and "Never trust anything if you can't see where it keeps its brain." just keeps bugging me.
I know one of them won't be the same without the other, but hey, things are changing in the HP universe!

[FlarbyGarby]

I can really see Fred and George joining the Order, they wanted to join at the start of the 5th book but they were still in school. Mrs Weasley tried to stop them listening to information that Sirius gave to Harry, but couldn't because they were of age. So, I can't really see her stopping them joining the Order now that they have left school.
I'm sure they'll play a part in future books, they're too brave, clever and energetic to sit around doing nothing--just like Sirius :sigh:

[Puffskein]

I noticed that they seemed to have changed the name to "WizardING Wheezes" in OOTP - maybe there was already a copyright on "Wizard Wheezes"?!

I hope they come back. It's good that Molly accepts their choice - as well as not wishing to estrange more children, she must value her family more than ever now the second war's begun.

[stricker]

Anyone have any ideas of something the Weasley twins might cook up? Be creative!!!! :)

[McKinnon02]

Hmmm. Good question. Let's see if I can come up with a few names:

Toenail Tasties- make your toenails turn different colors and grow to fantastic lengths! Comes in butterbeer, chocolate, and strawberry flavors.

Wicked Warlock Waggles: Watch as your friends' food turns into maggots, worms, or cockroaches! Lasts just long enough for them to get a glimpse of what they've been eating. An illusion to fool even the best prankster!

Lee's Lucky Lore: Tired of telling your little one a bed time story? Lee's Lucky Lore solves it in one minute! Simply lay Lee's Lucky Lore on your little one's bedside table, and watch as the Lore device talks your little one into dreamland. Also good for putting teachers to sleep.

I'll probably think of more later. :)

[Mander]

who knows-those two are unstoppable. I luv em! i'm thiking they'll cook up a hell of a lot, and things maybe ten times better than those we keep hearing about at Zonkos Joke shop.* can't wait to see em!*

[familiar]

How about Pox-Pills - when you take one you get little red dots all over your body (good for the skiving lunch boxes).

Instant snow storm - blasts a whirlwind of snow in a small area

New Nose - makes your nose long and skinny, or big, or a different color (depending on which pill you take).

[Catherine Weasley]

I hope we get to find out in the 6th and 7th books. That'll be a laugh. :lol:

[animagus1369]

How about new Extendable Ears that work without having to be held to a person's ear--good for spying on Death Eaters.

or Telltale Taffy, which would make a person turn colors if they're a DeathEater--saves all that trouble in pushing up peoples' sleeves.

[LESTRANGEMUSTDIE]

hm. ok, this has to do with the skiving snackboxes and its not important enough to be a whole new thread: the fainting fancies... how exactly would that work? youd faint in class, and either your friend would stick the other end of the chew in your mouth and youd wake up and the teacher would think youre faking it, or--- youd stay unconscious, theyd take you to the hospital wing, and revive you there... doesnt seem very liesurely to me (well actually, hospital wing isnt so bad, but still...)

[jerb]

I think you need a friend in on the joke with the fainting fancies. Otherwise you would just be passed out. Have a friend take you to the hospital wing. Along the way they give you the other half, and you do whatever and the friend returns to class. That seems awfully rude, have a friend help you skip class, but they have to stay in class.

I wonder if the dynamic duo of Fred & George will create treats/joke items that will help the Order with that as their intent. I am sure there items will help, but will they deliberately create items to help. Am I making sense?

[Horntail]

This is just a thought, but since the twins didn't finish their last year at Hogwarts does anyone think that maybe they will go back? They said that they weren't too bothered about their N.E.W.T.S., but since things are now back to normal with Dumbledore back, maybe Molly will find some way to force them to go back. The books just won't be the same without Fred and George hanging around all the time, and think how boring the common room will get. People might even be able to get work done in there now.

[McKinnon02]

That might happen, except for one thing- Fred and George are of age. She can't really force them to do anything they don't want to. They've passed their apparition tests, and she has never been able to keep them under control anyways.

[Rosie B.]

For either of the twins loosing the other would be like loseing their legs.
If you remember, the Maurader's Map insults anyone who tries to use it without saying the password. It would be fun if Fred and George made something like that. Just leave the paper lieing around and watch as the person who tries to write on it finds themselves being insulted by the paper. (good for enemies)

[GreenEyedMonster]

i think that mrs. weasley doesn't even have a problem with them joining the order anymore, since they can gather info while in their joke shop, rather than be out doing stuff, and no DE is going to expect them to be in it, so they aren't in as much danger. besides, they're always together, and they know quite a bit of magic, and are so smart and have so much character that they could get out of everything...i mean, they got out of hogwarts, the safest and most heavily guarded place ever! they are probably the smartest out of the weasleys, they got mostly good grades without even studying...yeah, they'll be fine

[Ollivander]

Well... if Fred and George persue this joke shop for the rest of their lives they have their little brother to thank. If it wasnt for Ron and Harry being friends, they would not have recieved his gold. They are forever in Harry's debt.

[Vanessa-chan]

I don't think this is the last of them. They still have more brilliant creations to think of. And they'll probably join the Order too. Extendable Ears could really, really, really help out in evesdropping! I also agree with setting a shop in Hogsmeade to get all the rumors and such. This is NOT the last we have seen of them!

[rotsiepots]

I think Weasleys Wizard Wheezes will mark a turning point in the lives of the Weasleys. I think Fred and George are going to be very successful with their endeavour and I can't imagine them being greedy or tight-fisted with their financial gain. Perhaps they'll start by improving the Burrow, or buying their parents something nice? I'm sure they've got plenty of ideas to fill their joke shop for years to come.

The only person I can't see them being generous with is Percy, and rightfully so.

[phengophobic]

How about new Extendable Ears that work without having to be held to a person's ear--good for spying on Death Eaters.

or Telltale Taffy, which would make a person turn colors if they're a DeathEater--saves all that trouble in pushing up peoples' sleeves.
:rotfl: i could see the telltale taffy creating some problems.

Voldemort: KILL THEM!
D.Es: ...this is embarrasing....

Can you really kill somebody when you're bright sparkley blue?

[angel14]

I think that they''ll bring fortune to the Weasleys...

[Terrilein]

I don't think they'll go back to Hogwarts to get their N.E.W.T.S.. They are successful business men now. I don't think they are going to play an overt role in the Order. The *do* have a budding business to run and can't be dallying around. Also, they *are* the comic relief factor in the series. However, I suspect that while "researching/testing" some new stuff for their product line that they will come up with a few things that could be very useful against Voldemort. I mean, they're using Doxy-poison and what not. :wow: It wouldn't surprise me if they make a few discoveries like DD and the 12 uses of dragon blood.

[phengophobic]

Does anyone else think they're already in the Order, or in it by the time the 5th book ended...i mean the only reason they couldn't be in it in the 5th book is because mrs weasley said they were still students(under adult supervision) but as soon as they left school that excuse for them to be excluded is invalid...so maybe they joined and are already helping.

[lupinlover]

When Fred and George leave Hogwarts in the fifth book, after they become frusterated with Umbridge and her ridiculous policies, I always kind of wondered, what are they missing out on?

Do Hogwarts students receive a diploma or something after they graduate? Fred and George are probably on the same level educationally as the other seventh years, but will not graduating hurt them in the future as they seek other business ventures?

They're obviously doing well now, but what kind of impact does it have on the resumes?

[Tyson]

what if the weasley twins didn't go back to hogwarts or join the OotP. Now that the dark lord has returned perhaps they will be snagged before they even have a chance to do much of anything. I suspect that Voldy will take action and seize some important people for information. What if he acquired the twins as leverage on Mr. Weasley, or even Percy, if he still cares about them...

[Ilovefredandgeorge]

I have always loved fred and george... I can totally see them being helpful to the order. However, i can't help but wonder how we are going to see them much in the next book if they work in diagon alley. Alll i noe is that their products will sure give hell for Filch. He will forever hate the weasley's because of fred and goerge (not that he doesn't already hate them)
also i can't help but wonder. wil fred andd goegre create another map???

[Fate]

I have to admit, Fred and George wree the best outside the trio. I remember literally laughing out loud reading their escape in OoTP. I truely hope we see more of them in the future books. Just because their out on their own, I hope we don't loose touch with their characters. Too many times do they breack the tension, too amny times do they bring laughter to the room. To loose them in the story would be.......BAD.

As far as the joke shop goes: Hopefully with the looming war their is not a decrease in wizard spending. But as far as I can tell, Their going to bring fame and some fortune to the Weasleys.

Long deserved if I do say so myself.

[DarkMark27]

I think we will be seeing more of Fred and George in books 6 and 7. The Hogwarts students know about their shop so they will always have good buisness. And I also think they will join the Order, they wanted to in book 5 so I think they will still want to in book 6 or 7. They can keep up their buisness and at the same time have side jobs in th Order!

[Flee From Death]

I agree with most of the people on this thread: Fred and George will join the Order, and still work in their shop. I really hope we still see a good bit of them in Book 6, they're too cool to lose.

LupinLover: In Britain you don't graduate from school. You leave with your GCSEs (OWLs) and your A-Levels (NEWTs), if you get that far. Those are your qualifications, so you don't need a diploma. By the way: I love your sig! I'm a big West Wing fan, too, but in Ireland they havven't shown past series 3.

[feshnie]

I think they will.
They might just join the Order and supplies it with money. Rather far-fetched, Don't ya think?
I would be looking forward to read book six, aren't you?
The Weasleys might become rich and have a nice house to stay in and have first hand stuff. Fred and George might even have their own vault in Gringotts. Hahaha.

[Glee]

I think Fred and George would be a great addition tot the Order. They know so much magic and doing the joke shop thing would be a good spying technique. They really want to be in it, so no problem there. And all the great stuff they invented, like you guys said, could be very useful. They would be succeful in the Order.

[Layla]

Fred and George will probably join the order if not in Book 6 than in Book 7. What use will their shop be however? Can it really be used for spying? Or are they more likely to recruit others or invent something useful for the order?

[LouisaB]

I think they will have to be visited by the gang when they are collecting all their stuff for school. Maybe by book seven they will have a shop in Hogsmeade too and they can play a larger role in the series. I don't think they would be that successful by the start of book six, purely on lack of time. I think that it may be a case of keeping in touch through the owl post for book six, after an initial meeting in Diagon Alley.

We still see quite a bit of Percy even though he has left so I don't see why we should not continue to see the twins too.

[Tane]

They would make excellent agents and spies, what with there little gadgets and inventive nosiness flair I would hire them for there ability to cause mayhem and hence a good pair for distractions. There originality will cause trouble for anyone in battle as there going to have there wits about them. The joke shop will become a big hit and no doubt expand to Hogsmeade too.

[glugunkwen]

I think in book 6 we will see that the twins have joined the order. I think the theory that they will use the joke shop to help keep tabs on what's going on in Diagon Alley is a good one.

I also think they (and their shop) will play a significant role in books 6 & 7. There is so much back story devoted to the twins, it just seems to lead in that direction.

[RemusLupinFan]

I hope to see them in the next book, and I feel sure we will. The twins are excellent for comic relief, and with the war starting, the world will need some laughter. I bet Harry and co. will visit the shop when they go to Diagon Alley for their supplies.

On a side note, I wonder if Fred and George will ever wander into Knockturn Alley...I think in book 2 Ron says they always wanted to go down there. Perhaps in that way they could spy... In any case, they should definately join the Order, I think they'll be old enough and I'm sure Dumbledore could use all the help he can get against Voldemort.

[MoodyMania]

I think they will have to be visited by the gang when they are collecting all their stuff for school. Maybe by book seven they will have a shop in Hogsmeade too and they can play a larger role in the series. I don't think they would be that successful by the start of book six, purely on lack of time. I think that it may be a case of keeping in touch through the owl post for book six, after an initial meeting in Diagon Alley.

We still see quite a bit of Percy even though he has left so I don't see why we should not continue to see the twins too.

I think they are already doing pretty well with their business. At the end of OotP they are wearing dragon skin jackets. Impression I got was they weren't cheap.

As far as joining the Order, I had the impression they already had by end of book. They really had no reason to meet the train but since many of the others from the Order were there they came as well. I could be mistaken in this though. Will have to wait until book 6. I do hope they are in it a bit. I always enjot their escapades.

[jen15poms]

I think that the Weasley twins will definitely have a significant role to play in the next two books. First of all, as they are now out of school, they will likely join the Order. Also, in Diagon Alley they may be well positioned to do some important work for the Order while running their joke shop as a cover. I hope that they share some of their wealth and help out their family a bit. (Not that Mr. or Mrs. Weasley would ever take money from their sons, but it would be nice to offer at least!)

[harripottrfreek]

The twins will be in the future books. I suppose they will join the Order like their 2 eldest brothers and continue with their joke shop. I don't know what role they will have other than that, but I still think they will be important and will not be exculed from the HP series.

[lewis8604]

If the Weasleys do join the order I think they will be involved in the book. I think that Harry is going to get Grimmuald place and this will still be the HQ so then they will see each other all if the time. But if the twins are in Ootp then migh as well induct everyine else since hey will defently tell Harry who will tell the others

[LouisaB]

I think they are already doing pretty well with their business. At the end of OotP they are wearing dragon skin jackets. Impression I got was they weren't cheap.

I realise that they are already doing well but I think that a few months is not enough time to be successful enough to be opening other branches. Lots of stores do well in the first few months but then after a while they fail. I don't for one minute think that Fred and George's venture will fail but I think they are smart enough not to expand too soon.

I would imagine they may open in Hogsmeade perhaps towards the end of book six so that they can play a big part in book seven by being closer to the school.

[ramones]

LuisaB That's a good point! They probably will find a way to open up a shop in Hogsmeade.

I think that the store will be successful and they will of course join the Order.
They were poor students but I think that they will finally show their true colors and everyone will be really suprised!

[Romy]

I do hope they show up in the castle every once in a while. I would be devastated to be deprived of Fred and George induced comic relief. But now that school is no longer in the way they can devote all their energy to pranks. But we must remember they don´t only think of them they also like to play tricks on people. Naturally they would show up in a crowded place, possibly Hogwarts (seems to be a good place for selling things during the school year) sometimes. :agree:

[MoodyMania]

I realise that they are already doing well but I think that a few months is not enough time to be successful enough to be opening other branches. Lots of stores do well in the first few months but then after a while they fail. I don't for one minute think that Fred and George's venture will fail but I think they are smart enough not to expand too soon.

I would imagine they may open in Hogsmeade perhaps towards the end of book six so that they can play a big part in book seven by being closer to the school.
I agree that it won't be too fast. Because they do need to establish themselves in their present location first.

End of book 6 seems to be a likely time to do it because of the reason you gave. And lets face it, their wares are made to order for school kids so their target buyers are in Hogwarts. Business can't help but being good in Hogsmeade.

[17sickles]

They will have to be in the future books. It wouldn't be the same without them. Besides I'm sure thier Wizard Wheezes will be a large part of the rest of the books. I certainly hope they are there!

[Blossom]

They will have to be in the future books. It wouldn't be the same without them. Besides I'm sure thier Wizard Wheezes will be a large part of the rest of the books. I certainly hope they are there!

I agree with that, and i also think that we're going to see the shop and i might be an important venue for something.

[Pizza In A Cup]

I think it's a little farfetched to say the Fred and George will make weapons for the Order. I think wands are the only weapons the Order needs. But, some useful objects like Extendable Ears and other useful knickknacks could come in handy.

[Cobra245063]

I think it's a little farfetched to say the Fred and George will make weapons for the Order. I think wands are the only weapons the Order needs. But, some useful objects like Extendable Ears and other useful knickknacks could come in handy.

I like the idea of the Order using Extendable Ears... I don't know if anyone said this already I only scanned the post but I think it's highly likely that they are not in the order... It makes no sense for them to... the Order is too serious and too disciplined... It would be too much in hoping that Fred and George didn't drop a few Dung bombs when Snape makes a snide remark about them during one of his reports or something... plus there not trustworthy enough not to run and tell Harry exactly what they're saying about them. But possibly in the future Dumbledore would tell Harry everything anyways. Perhaps Harry will be in the Order next year.

[free_girl]

Maybe they could make visits to the school and sell their merchandise to students that don't go to hogsmeade or aren't allowed to go. That would be a good bussiness idea. I think they will have a joke shop in the end and will be successful. :tu: :cool:

[TylerDurden]

There's no way anyone will want them in the order they just wont be thought of as very responsible especially in their parents eyes. I mean thats just my opinion but seriously though Fred and George wouldn't want to be sacrificing them selves for something like this either

[Romy]

There's no way anyone will want them in the order they just wont be thought of as very responsible especially in their parents eyes. I mean thats just my opinion but seriously though Fred and George wouldn't want to be sacrificing them selves for something like this either

They´re legal adults, their parents can´t stop them. Also, they´re Weasleys and Gryffindors and always seemed very much into fighting for a good cause to me. They´re irresponsible, but even they realize when something is truly important.

[MoodyMania]

I have to agree with Romy. They can put aside there foolish behavior and think very clearly when they want to or they need to. They wanted to help at the beginning of the school year but were not able to because they were still in school. Besides, their business can help with their work. It can take them to other places and explain why they may be contacting certain people. The twins, though they may not have gotten a lot of OWLs are pretty smart I think. Both acidemically and street wise.

[TylerDurden]

They´re legal adults, their parents can´t stop them. Also, they´re Weasleys and Gryffindors and always seemed very much into fighting for a good cause to me. They´re irresponsible, but even they realize when something is truly important.

Im not saying that theyre not going to join, I think it'd be great if they did, Dumbledore may even find use for them, but you need to be initiated some how, and not everyone may agree with them joining, however I do agree that they are legal adults, but theyre parents do have the power to stop them

[Fool]

Fred and George are clever, not reckless. They are much smarter than they let on. I think in Book 6 we'll see the Weasleys with a lot more money than they've ever had before. Fred and George's shop will be an immense success. I believe Diagon Alley probably gets more traffic than Hogsmeade, so it would stand to reason that they'll be giving Zonko's a run for it's money. Considering that Fred and George have very strong feelings towards their family, I think they will be sharing that wealth with everyone.

That money alone would probably do wonders to help the order.

[MoodyMania]

I agree with most of that Fool. But I don't think the Order is short of cash. DD is likely very wealthy, he is 150 years old and has done many things that could make him money, and who know where the Black wealth went. He may have left it to the Order as well.

But I do see the twins doing very well financially and sharing that wealth with their family.

[SingingThestral]

I most certainly believe they will play a part in the next two books! They are where most of the comedy comes from! If you stop to think of all the hilarious things they did that others heard of, they're quite popular in Hogwarts! They'll probably make a catalogue for orders or somesting and the students will get them delivered by Owl. Of course the teachers could possibly start inspecting parcels... that wouldn't be too great for business. We know the Twins will come up with some way though!

--SingingThestral

[AcrylicDrama]

Absolutely, the Weasleys will play a part in books six and seven. And I think WWW is destined to be a success as well- we all know that they're good at what they do.

As for joining the Order, I think they will. They're Gryffindors for a reason, and very brave, with common sense that a lot of wizards seem to lack. I think they'd do well in the Order...and in anything they do, for that matter.

[Cobra245063]

The Weasleys are very clever and if they had applied more to there classes that they did to there joke shops they could have gotten 12 O.W.L.s easy in my opinion. They're very good at seeing everyone's strengths... Take the Quidditch Worls Qup for example... They knew Ireland had a good front three and that Bulgaria had a better seeker... They combined those two bits of information and made a logical guess about how the match would end... and they were right were they not. The twins have already made loads of money on the joke shop they say so at the end of book 5 so that will help the whole family... as for Sirius' money he had to have left it all to Harry because that's as close to family as Sirius had.

[Classical_Wizar]

If Sirius didnt leave a will then it could go to any member of his family perhaps even Bella or the Malfoys. That could build on the hatred with Harry and Draco. Anyways on the topic of the Weasleys we can assume they are smart, they had a thousand gallons right, imagine the amount the rent cause, the items to buy the stuff, and the failed and successful jokes and yet they had enough money to buy Dragon hide jackets at the end. I think they would be very successful and hope to see more of them in the later books.

[Cobra245063]

Well I think they had enough for the Jackets because the joke shop is doing that good

[Serenity Wynd]

Of course. At the very least because I remember reading somewhere that they were one of JK's favorite characters. No reason to get rid of them, not to mention they have served so many important purposes in the other books.
The 'Ears' so Harry heard what Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were discussing.
The Marauders map.
The Swamp as a distraction for Umbridge.
The flew the enchanted car to help Harry escape from the Dursleys.
That's all I can think of off the top of my head.

[Serenity Wynd]

Ah...just thought about it. I know it's a long shot, but what if the Weasley's get the house and money. Sirius knew what risks were involved, he would've contributed this much to the Order, and then The Weasley's can also move Harry in, seeing as Harry is Sirius' godson, he would somehow make sure he was taken care of. He was hot headed, but he was also very smart.

[Cobra245063]

I don't think Sirius would give the house to the Weasleys...even though they are related however distantly. If he gives it to anyone it'll be Lupin or Harry.

[Trishg19]

I will be interested to see whether or not the Twins will join the Order now that they have left school. After all they wanted to join in OotP so I'm assuming they will in HBP. Perhaps that will be how they are still featured in the books and able to see Harry. Because it wouldn't be quite the same with out those two.

[TaraBrady]

I was so happy to see that they were really doing well with their shop by the end of OotP. I'm sure they'll use the money to help out their family.

[bethp]

hmm...I wonder if there is night classes or adult ed for the NEWTs?? I can see Mrs. Weasley trying to get them to get their NEWTs even if they didn't return to school. But I think they have proved themselves in their ability to setup a shop and make a success out of it.

I think they will play a role in both books and I think its an interesting idea that they create some distractions or detection devices for the war.

[fweasleysbabi]

They have to be in future books...they are like the coolest ppl that were at h/g...so, i think they will be keepin an eye on the school and whats goin on...seein as how they know every passage to and from school (when they had the Marauders Map)...and they will be supplying the kids w/ stuff from their shop.

[Remus Black]

I think they might donate money or something, maybe join the Order, but I don't think they'll play a major part in the last two books.

[red_fairy]

I doubt that they will join the order, and if they do, it will be in the 7th book. They have a new buisness, which will take up a lot of their time However, it would be pretty interesting if someone got out of a life threatening situation by using one of the items in their joke shops. Alright, it would be downright hilarius.

[Xtina Tares]

I really think that they will play a large role, they have to right? They are Weasleys! They can't just drop off the side of the earth! That'd be horrible!

[nextsuperhero]

jkr loves fred and george, as do we all. I don't thikn she'll dissapoint us with minascule roles for them

[Barney]

If Sirius didnt leave a will then it could go to any member of his family perhaps even Bella or the Malfoys. That could build on the hatred with Harry and Draco. Anyways on the topic of the Weasleys we can assume they are smart, they had a thousand gallons right, imagine the amount the rent cause, the items to buy the stuff, and the failed and successful jokes and yet they had enough money to buy Dragon hide jackets at the end. I think they would be very successful and hope to see more of them in the later books.

Sirius, like the rest of the Order, knew how much danger being in the order put him in, even if he was trying to stay hidden. I'm sure that Sirius was smart enough to leave a will (or the equivalent testamentary document in the Wizarding World).

As for Gred and Forge, they were eager to join the Order in OoTP but were not allowed to by their parents as they were still at school. Mr Weasley acknowledged that they were of age, however. I think the order are trying to recruit as many people from as many different fields as possible (aurors, teachers, Goblins etc) Retailers would be an important a bunch of people to try and recruit into the Order so Fred and George would be well placed to get to know their colleagues and perhaps win them over (unless of course they have really upset their competition!)

[Jillstar03]

I think that Fred and George will have quite a bit part in the next two books, especially because of the Second War. Their shops will be a bit of light relief to those harmed and worried about the events going on around them. Perhaps one of their jokes will help defeat the DE's and LV

[no1 potter fan]

we should see them in the order again because they should be old enough to join.

[ppswede]

I think that the joke shop will be Fred and George's downfall. Already, in Book 5 we see that they use banned substances in some of their creations. Perhaps, this will grow to a point when, if the ministry is told, both of them will end up in Azkaban for the rest of their days. At this point Voldemort could come in and use them as spies. Even thought they may still be prevented from joiing the order there is much information they could find out.

[shellysn]

I have a suspicion that the shop is going to end up being a safe-house/drop point for members of the order to meet and/or exchange news.

It's the perfect setup - don't you think.

[gryffin_hauz_88]

In the question, what will happen to Fred and George's shop... I bet, it will be successful... unless Mrs. Weasley will stop them. But I know, no could stop Fred and George Weasley!!! They rock!!!

[The Gurg]

I think that not only will their wealth play a major part in the next two bookd, but also their inventions, and research for their inventions will be important to everyone and the order.

[urquhartfay]

that's a good idea with the order meeting there, shellysn, though only for very brief encounters, not meetings, because it's too central.

i really think gred and forge will be in an excellent position to spy - not snape style, but to find out what is going on on the streets, to collect information. their shop is in the thick of wizarding life, all kinds will come in - especially people with clever, creative and mischievious minds. f % g are good at the clandestine: they are good at finding out secret stuff, sneaking around. we saw how close they got to mundungus. i'll bet his colleagues will be clientele, or informants.

furthermore, f & g could develop some weapons or defensive or spying devices for the order. they are extremely clever, and i can totally see them at an order meeting introducing their latest invention so that (for example) the members can communicate with one another like the agents in matrix...

[Auror77]

"If anybody fancies buying a Portable Swamp, as demonstrated upstairs, come to number ninety-three Diagon Alley – Weasley's Wizard Wheezes," he said in a loud voice. "Our new premesis!"
I was thinking, do you think it was a bad idea for the twins to tell of their new business and where it was located at? I mean, even though I think Umbridge has backed off, she might still be raging how they made a fool out of her with all their tricks. Do you think it's possible Umbridge would try to shut the store down or something later on? I think this won't happen, but I'm just interested in what you guys think...

[shellysn]

I think Umbridge has enough to deal with without adding stalking to her problems.

All they would have to do is play some nice clippity-clop music and she would stay far far away.

[sunshine1313]

I think the twins will use there gifted minds to help Frank and Alice Longbottom come out of insanity.

[dawningoftime]

Laughter is a gift and there seems to be plenty between the two of them. I don't see the joke shop as being their downfall, but perhaps it will become unexpectedly important. Things are getting darker...everyone's going to be needing a little laughter in their lives.

[justXslightly]

Do you think they'll put Zonko's out of business, and Dr Filibuster?


Im almost sure of it...we have already seen that they have surpassed Dr.Filbuster (that little incident at Hogwarts) and I dont think Zonkos has invented something that would successfully get students out of class, without being punished.

And I expect that they will join the Order in HBP....they will most likely have very important roles

[DumblysArmy]

Fred and George will continue with their joke shop and it will continue to make them Gallons. But I think Fred and George will get bored once they have made their fortune. They've always liked to go against the rules and have fun. When they were doing the joke shop,it was the fact that they weren't supposed to be doing it, that made it so much fun for them. And I think they'll stay with it because they want to have money for a change, and maybe help out the rest of their family, possibly pay Harry back. But once that all wears off they'll look for something else to get their noses dirty with. They were good beaters, they may play more Quidditich.

[dawningoftime]

I don't know...we have yet to see how Molly's going to react. I think that she will be harping at them for leaving school the way they did and starting up a joke shop. We know how she disapproves of that. The fact that Molly may not like it may be all the encouragement they need.

[twinsrule26]

I firmly believe that the twins will play a role in the next two books .I also believe that their shop will be important to the order . Fred & george are inventing geniuses and will create many good things for the order to use in the war against LV and his followers .

[LexiBlack]

I hope that we see a lot of them before the trio goes to school as well during holidays. It will be so sad not to have them around so much though. But I'm sure that their joke shop will serve some sort of important role for the order, and if not the joke shope then they will. They wanted to join the order the previous year but their mother said they were too young. So, I do believe that they will join it this year.

[LunaFaze]

The whole Weasley family (aside from Percey ofcourse) is bound to aid the Order in some way, and I have a feeling Fred and George will join the Order now that they're of age AND out of school. Their business will probably assist the Order in some way as well, either by being a meeting place or a location to communicate info, pass on messages, etc. Fred and George are clearly gifted wizards (even if not academically) to have such innovations at such a young age