The Beginning of heir life.
By Meeshweasley.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter in anyway, shape or form.
Sorry if my spelling and grammar is not the best I am looking for a Beta if anyone wants' the job.
This story takes place directly after the final battle.
She looked across the great lake at the smoke still rising into the sky obscuring the moon. She felt nothing and yet she ached from head to toe.
She could see Hagrid in the distance with Bill Weasley searching for any survivors, bringing back the fallen to the nest.
She turned suddenly to look upon the place she had considered her home now ruined.
It had been sullied that night by the pain and suffering the walls had witnessed.
She knew she had to go find them, help comfort everyone. That is who Hermione Granger was; someone who put others needs before her own. She herself felt like the castle, she was falling apart inside but she had to be strong for him, always for him.
That's when she heard him calling.
"Mione, where the hell are you!"
"Ron its okay, I was just getting some air"
The panic in his voice was evident. She looked at him drinking in every last fibre of his being, he was badly beaten and she could see from his expression and stance he was utterly lost. Watching him, she thought he was most likely going into shock.
She closed the small distance between them, blue eyes staring into brown, for a second it was as if everything had melted away, like they were the only two people who had ever existed.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you where I was going, I didn't think."
"When I realised you weren't beside me I panicked a bit" he turned his face from her aware of how close they were, she could see the tips of his ears had gone scarlet.
Taking his hand in hers,
"I'm really sorry; we are all going to be like this for some time I think. Let's go and see how everyone is doing."
"But before we go can I ask you something"
"Erm yeah, what is it Hermione" She could sense the apprehension in his voice. He seemed exhausted he looked like he could sleep for a week.
"Are you okay, I mean you seem to be taking things quite well" She reached up and placed a hand on his cheek.
"You know it's good to talk about these things Ronald, let me be there for you"
This snapped him out of his reverie.
"I'm fine Hermione, let's just go see everyone"
"Well are you sure, everyone would understand if you slipped away for a while to take a walk"
"Hermione just leave it, I said I'm fine"
With that, Ron turned and started to head back towards the great hall with Hermione followed closely behind him.
As she entered the great hall, she was met with a mixed response. Family's were huddled together either in mourning or victory. A strange feeling come upon her when she realised she felt the same, a mixture of grief and celebration. She spotted Ron to her right who was embracing his mother, but she could tell he was making sure to keep his back to the motionless body of his brother. The silent tears were falling heavily now, powerless to stop them she approached Fred. Looking down at him she felt a deep pride at who she had come to consider a good friend. He had fought till the end for what he believed in, he was a hero and she was sure she would say this to Mrs Weasley when things had calmed down.
Molly was sitting on a chair next to Fred, behind her was Arthur placing a steady hand on her shoulder, they looked beyond grief.
Ginny was sitting on the floor being consoled by Harry.
Hermione approached cautiously not wanting to interrupt but feeling like she needed to.
She had become close to Ginny over the years, she was her only girlfriend a confidant if you like. At her advance Harry looked up, she had seen this side of Harry before. Thoughts of Sirius and Dumbledore entered her mind; he was tearing from the inside out yet trying to comfort Ginny. He was truly amazing.
Harry slowly stood and enveloped her in a hug, she sighed and whispered in his ear.
"It's finally over"
All she got back was a faint
"I know"
Next she turned to Ginny.
"Gin I'm so sorry he was……."
"Please Hermione not yet" Tears streamed down both their faces as they embraced.
"I love you Hermione" gradually the pretty red head sat back down next to Harry.
Hermione looked across at Ron and thought I wish I could tell her brother how I feel.
She approached Ron placing a hand on his arm just so he knew she was there or him.
He removed her hand and for an instant, she thought he was rejecting her. Placing her hand in his she sighed with relief as she felt sparks flying up her arm.
They all stayed there in silence for what seemed like an eternity until Molly broke it.
"Right come on then, everyone back to the Burrow, you kids need to eat and to get some well deserved sleep".
Ron's head shot up at this "Shouldn't we stay and help or, oh I don't know do something"
"There will be time for that tomorrow, come now I want all my children back home".
With this, she clasped her hand over her mouth looking at Fred. For a moment, she hadn't been thinking of him and Hermione could tell this hurt her terribly.
Breaking the tension Harry said
"Well I think me and Hermione ought to go to Grimmald place and we can meet up tomorrow then".
"Nonsense Harry, I said all my children I meant you and Hermione dear you know how I think of you both".
Hermione blushing clutched Ron's hand a little tighter.
"Okay" Ron said, "lets go then" he and closely followed by Hermione apparated to the Burrow.
Ron and Hermione still held hands sitting on the couch in the sitting room when Molly and Arthur got home.
"Hermione dear, Ginny has asked if its okay that Harry stay in her room for tonight. You don't mind sharing with Ron; she won't let Harry out of her sight"
"That's no problem Mrs Weasley I will pop my things in there now"
Hermione from around third year had taken to leaving some of her belongings at the Burrow; it made it easier when staying.
"Ron, your mum has asked me to share your room tonight I hope you don't mind"
"Its fine, I want you with me anyway I don't want to be on my own"
He blushed at this obviously not meaning to voice his feelings aloud.
"Its fine Ron, I don't want to be alone either. I got used to sleeping with you, I mean, oh my gosh I mean in the same room" she said flushed.
He laughed then and it was the single most hopeful and wonderful sound she had ever heard but she could see the guilt on his face.
"It's okay to laugh Ron"
"Mmmmm" was his response.
"Anyway, where is Ginny sleeping?" enquired Ron.
"With Harry" Hermione said quickly bracing herself.
"WHAT!" shouted Ron.
"What is my mother thinking, I'm not bloody having that, they could be getting up to all kind's"
"Lower your voice Ronald," said Hermione whispering.
"Are we going to get up to all kinds?"
"Excuse me" Ron replied embarrassed.
"Exactly, I can't see them getting frisky after everything that's gone on Ron. Come on lets get to bed"
They headed on up to bed, receiving hugs and kisses from everyone on the way.
How lucky she was to have been inducted into this family she thought.
Her own home life had been less than loving.
Ron stood outside the door hesitating for a moment.
"Mione, you go in first and get ready for bed I'll wait here".
"Such a gentleman Ron" she giggled, she quickly washed and dressed and she called Ron back in.
Ron went and got changed in the bathroom, when he came out he had on his Chudley Cannons shirt that was so faded, it had tiny holes at the seams. On the bottom half of his tall frame he had on brown pyjama pants that were ever so short on him.
"Night Mione"
"Night Ron"
Hermione leaned over and blew out the candle that was next to her bed.
Looking over at Ron, she silently mouthed, "I love you" and rolled over.
After about twenty minutes, she heard a creaking sound. Ron had gotten up and was creeping over to her bed.
"Mione, could I maybe, I don't want to be alone"
"Of course" she threw her blankets aside and Ron climbed in next to her.
What would Molly think if she could see them, well it was totally innocent, wasn't it.
His arm snaking around her waist and pulling her to him, was that innocent.
She felt flushed and completely exhilarated at the same time.
Okay that's it for chapter 1. This is my first fanfic so if you could please leave me a review it would be most apprieciated.