The war had just ended, and I thought everything would return to normal as soon as possible. Well...It did, except for me. It seemed as if everyone had moved on, and was happily in love with their partner. Harry was with Ginny. George was with Angelina. Ron was with Lavender. Percy with Penelope. And Fred, oh god it still hurts when I think of his name, was with Alicia. Meanwhile I was still so very alone, and so much in my own world. Everybody knew what they were gonna do with their lives. And I didn't. I hadn't even thought about going back to Hogwarts. Everyone would expect me to, but I couldn't do it. Nothing about the wizarding world felt right anymore. I felt so lost, so incomplete. Part of me just wanted to move back to the muggle world.

I gave up so many things to be in this world. The price to pay was a mark written on my arm, and my parent's memories. And you would think after a whole year I would be okay, but the truth is I wasn't. My heart was heavy because of a certain memory that left my heart broken and bruised. I thought my heart would heal after I left with Harry and Ron. I really did, but his face haunted me through the hunt. Every heartache, every forgotten dream, every broken promise all lingered at me everyday. Every little fight we had eventually turned into a big one. Those fights were like little bullets. It wounded me every single time.

So, here I was, at age 18 waiting for love. Will it ever come? I don't know. Do I believe it will? No. Love doesn't always work out for everyone. I knew someone in the muggle world who was sixty years old, and she had no family to take care of. I always feared being like her, but now I am more accepting of the fact that it may happen. I'll probably be one of those bitter old ladies that has a dozen cats.

I was sitting in the Weasley's common den staring out into the field from the window. While everyone was living their lives, and being cheerful since voldemort was finally gone, I was dreaming about the life I maybe could of had.

"Fred!" Alicia squealed, "Put me down." I turned around and there she was. She had everything I once held. He was my first love. He looked at me with pure desire written in his eyes. A look of lust you could say. But, I knew he no longer loved me. He hasn't for a very long time.

"Hermione." Ron came by and kneeled down to meet my eyes. "Are you okay?"

"I'm trying to be." I confessed. Just then I noticed Ron looked worried. This couldn't be good. "Are you okay?"

"I think dad's got some bad news." He replied.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"I heard mum yell at him last night." He whispered. My eyes instantly widened. What could this be?

"Did you hear what it was about?" I questioned.

"Something about a marriage law."

"No...this can't be happening." I pleaded, "Not now. Not after everything we've been through."

"Calm down. We won't find out till tonight." He reassured me, but I had a feeling this would take into effect.

The fire erupted and look who was there, Mr. Weasley. He looked panicked, frightened, and most definitely pale. "Everyone." He called out to whole room.

"What's going on dad?" George asked concerned.

"Due to the war, we lost so many wizards in the process." He explained, "So, Kingsley has issued a new marriage law that will be taken into effect starting tomorrow."

"What?!" Fred yelled, "How could he do this to us?"

"Fred! Mind your attitude." Molly scolded him. Why did I have a feeling this was not gonna turn out good?

"Anyway, I have everyones' letters." Arthur said, "There's nothing I can do about it. I'm sorry."

He began passing out the letters. I could tell everyone in the room was scared. I was frightened too, but for a different reason. All I kept thinking about was how the bloke was gonna react to me. I'm not exactly little miss sunshine. I wore dark colors everyday with sneakers added to my ensemble. Even now I was wearing a dark purple t-shirt with dark blue jeans. And besides that, I'm quite the pessimist, I may never even love this guy. Eventually, Arthur made his way to me, and handed me my envelope. Well, I might as well find out who this guy is. I'm gonna spend the rest of my life miserable with him...lucky me.

I began tearing open the envelope...

Dear Miss Hermione Granger,

Due to the recent war, we have lost many lives and a significant drop in magical blood has left our population at risk. This marriage law will take effect immediately starting tomorrow, May twentieth. You must marry your select spouse within six months, and must have a child within three years of marriage. You may not cheat. And if fail to compile to this law, your wand will be snapped and you shall have to move to the muggle world. However, in five years, you may divorce your partner only if you have had at least one child.

Hope all is well,

Ministry of Magic

Spouse : Fred Weasley

This couldn't be happening to me. Not only did I have to marry my ex-boyfriend, but I had to have a child with him. I couldn't do this. I wouldn't do this! I looked up at everyone who seemed to be very happy, clearly they got who they wished for. And then there was Fred...his jaw was tightened. He looked like he could murder me right here and now. And Alicia didn't look too pleased with me either. Her lips were pierced as I could tell she wanted to cuss me out.

"Hermione!" George shouted, "Who did you get?"

Everyone's eyes were on me. However, I kept looking at Fred's face. I could feel my heart racing, and my breathing was out of control. Before I knew it, I was having an anxiety attack. I couldn't handle this...I couldn't be here...I had to leave.

"Hermione." Ginny said worriedly. I went to go take a step and before I knew it, I crashed onto the ground with darkness surrounding me at last.

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