Of Lies And Deceit - Chapter One
Disclaimer- If you recognize it, I don't own it! All rights go to Rowling for creating such an amazing masterpiece.
Authors Note- Hiya, Dino here! I absolutely loved writing this fic! Not much happens in the first chapter, but you get introduced to the characters in the story. As most of you probably know I like killing off some characters right at the beginning so that the few I have left behind I can focus on the same (apart from the main character of course.)
This is in fact a Fremione fic, it's my second favorite pairing right after Dramione so yeah. I've never written a Fremione before so this is new territory for me. Hermione is a bit more OOC in this fic, she's more loose and not such a bookworm.
Also! So there isn't any questions about this. This is set in THBP ALTHOUGH the trio are a year older, so they are 17 (and of age) in this fic - explaining why they can do magic out of school and the N.E.W.T's.
The rest will come out later on in the story. Don't hesitate to review and tell me what you though of the first chapter! Constructive criticism always welcome and advice too :) Hope you enjoy reading this.
Love, Dino'xoxo
Too young, too dumb to realize that...
I should have bought you flowers,
And held your hand.
Should have gave you all my hours,
When I had the chance.
Take you to every party,
Cause all you wanted to do was dance.
Now my baby's dancing,
But she's dancing with another man.
"Hermione, wake up, you're going to be late."
At the word 'late' Hermione sat up straight in her bed looking wide awake.
"Late? What? Where?" She questioned the woman in front of her.
"The Weasley family are expecting you at The Burrow in twenty minutes. I don't want to worry them with you being late." Mrs Granger smiled at her daughter, gave her a kiss on the cheek, and made her way back into the kitchen downstairs.
Hermione scrambled out of bed. She had completely forgotten about her plans to visit the Burrow. The Weasley family had invited her to stay over for a month before school started while her parents went on their annual trip to France. She gladly agreed and her parents were happy to let her go too. Rather clumsily she pulled on a purple velvet minidress. She used a few muggle products on her hair to tame it and then, upon straightening it, she tied it up in a messy bun. She smiled at the figure in the mirror and walked out of her room to meet her mother downstairs.
After breakfast Hermione had five minutes left to say goodbye to her parents. After the numerous hugs and kisses Hermione pulled out a small pouch of floo powder from her bag and sprinkled a pinch into the roaring fireplace in front of her. The flames turned a beautiful turquoise color and Hermione stepped in. The flames tickled her skin lightly and warmed her whole body up. She smiled for the last time to her parents.
"Hello? Is anybody here?" Hermione spoke loudly, wiping her dress of any stray ash. No reply.
"Hello?"
"Hey 'Mione!" Hermione nearly had a heart attack.
"Oh my god! Fred you scared me!" She peeled Fred's hands of her eyes and thumped him on the chest angrily. Fred laughed in reply.
They shared a hug and Fred pulled her into the kitchen.
"Where's Molly and Arthur?" Hermione questioned as she sat down at the table in the middle of the kitchen.
"They went with Ginny and Ron to our Aunt's. They won't be back for a few days. George is in London, so for now it's just you and me." He smiled at her. "Want some tea?"
Hermione nodded.
"What's George doing in London?" She asked curiously again.
"Joke shop, the store's selling out since we're going on a temporary hiatus." He answered handing her a white mug.
"Why? What happened?"
Fred laughed sheepishly.
"George and I are staying back a year. Turns out we failed our N.E.W.T's." He smiled awkwardly at Hermione, waiting for a five hour speech about the importance of these tests, but she didn't.
"So that means you're in our year? Maybe I could help you and George with the tests and studying and stuff?"
"Sure 'Mione." He smiled at the brunette casually, putting his cup in the sink.
Days passed and Hermione and Fred started getting used to the house being just for the two of them. Not that they spent too much time in it anyway. Fred decided to tour Hermione around Ottery St. Catchpole. Although it was a tiny little village there were a few interesting places. Fred took Hermione to a small café near The Burrow which Hermione loved to go to every now and then. But her favorite place of all was the St. Catchpole Gallery. She loved the muggle artwork there and Fred, although he didn't admit to it, loved it here too. They went there at least twice during the week.
When the Weasley's returned Hermione was both happy and sad at their arrival. She missed the peace and quiet that she and Fred shared every day, but she was glad to have Ginny and the whole family back. The house was more warm and welcoming with everyone laughing, chattering and playing games. She could finally hang out with Ron again, gossip about boys with Ginny, and stay up till late eating popcorn and watching horrors with the twins.
"Hey, I was wondering," Hermione suddenly spoke in the middle of breakfast one day, "Is Harry joining us at some point?"
"Yes dear, Dumbledore said something about bringing him here a week before term starts." Mrs. Weasley answered smiling.
"Oh, okay, that's cool. It's kinda weird not having him around all the time."
Ginny nodded.
"Yeah, I miss him too 'Mione." Then upon realizing what she said she blushed furiously.
Hermione couldn't help but laugh out loud.