Merry Christmas Darling
A/N: This is for one of the drabble competitions on HPFC… I had to write 100-200 words on Hermione, but I went a little over with 248 words instead. I can't keep things short when it comes to Fremione. I've been wanting to write a song fic based on this Christmas song, and I think I will write a collection for my favorite pairings here. I don't know if I'll actually write all of them before Christmas though because I have so little time. Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. JK Rowling does.
Greeting cards have all been sent, the Christmas rush is through…. But I still have one wish to make. A special one for you….
Hermione was placing the star on the tree at Grimmauld Place when it suddenly floated in the air by itself. She turned to see Fred Weasley standing behind her with his wand in his hand.
"Why do you insist on decorating the tree without magic?" Fred asked her casually.
Hermione rolled her eyes. "Why do you insist on whipping your wand out for every single thing?" She shot back.
"I do some things without magic," Fred said, defending himself. "I just can't help myself when a pretty girl like you actually needs help though."
His words caused Hermione to stumble on the ladder, and Fred quickly steadied it.
He didn't let go until Hermione had climbed down. "I like decorating the tree this way," she murmured. They were close to each other now, and she didn't want to break eye contact.
Fred studied her intently. Hermione thought he was going to kiss her at one point, but he smiled instead and reached for an ornament. "Yeah? Can I help?"
Hermione was shocked by his offer, though she nodded quietly. Her cheeks felt warm, though she didn't have the faintest idea why. They decorated the tree together, and they brushed arms a few times. Each time they held each other's eyes, and Fred finally stepped back.
"You're right. It's more fun to decorate the Christmas tree this way." He winked at her suddenly. "Merry Christmas, Hermione." He left her standing in the room, wondering what this had been about.