It has been some time since I have published, life has been busy. I thought I would take a crack at Charlie and Hermione. Hope you enjoy

May 17, 2003

Hermione and Charlie snuggled together in his old bedroom at the burrow. They had been dating several years , when they ran into eachother at an Order meeting.

Ron had rekindled his relationship with Lavender after the war.

The two had tried to date, but being friends for so long, they both felt that romance would ruin that, and the kisses, well they had no sparks to them.

Flashback

September 1999

Hermione and ron sat in awkward silence in the living room of the burrow. Neither of them could speak the words that both had wanted to say. Hermione finally got the courage.

"Ron, I'm sorry, this is too awkward"

Ron let out a deep sigh

"You too, huh?"

Hermione smiled.

"Yeah, we tried though, but I would rather have you as a best friend."

Ron nodded.

December 1999

"I would like to welcome Weasley to The Order of the Phoenix" announced Dumbledore.

The 18 or so occupants clapped politely, welcoming the new member.

Hermione noticed him right away. She had never met him, but there was something that called her to him. She noticed his tatoos of runes andt he biceps of his arms. She could tell he had to keep fit when he dealt with dragons. The way his green eyes, searched the room and landed on hers. She took in a shrp breath, as did he.

"Thank you, Professor" said Charlie his deep voice filling the quiet room.

The meeting took on as usual, but Hermione and Charlie, weren't paying attention.

When the meeting was adjourned, members said their farewells, and began to scatter.

Hermione quickly raced out and into the library catching her breath.

She leaned against the door way, eyes closed trying to concentrate. She did not hear the footsteps in fromt of her, but she felt a presence. She opened her eyes and saw that Charlie was standing in front of her. He was looking up.

She glanced up and saw it.

Mistletoe. Magical Mistletoe.

Both knew neither could move until they kissed.

Hermione looked back at Charlie. His green eyes had a sparkle in them.

Slowly he brought his hand to Hermione's cheek. Her eyes closed at the contact of his warm rough hand.

Instinctively, Charlie leaned his head down and pressed his lips gently against hers.

The spark Hermione had been waiting for had happened. She brought her arms up around Charlie's neck and his arms went around her waist, deepening the kiss.

After several minutes, they broke away to catch their breaths.

"Charlie Weasley" he introduced himself.

"Hermione Granger"

Flashback End

"I really hate that you have to go" said Hermione, her head on his chest.

"I know love, me too. But this is an important mission." said Charlie.

"It could be years before I see you again" she said.

"Good thing we got married then." replied Charlie running his thumb over her wedding band. The two had quietly eloped the night before.

"Your mum will have kittens when she finds out."

Charlie nodded and kissed the top of Hermione's head.

The two drifted to sleep, dreading the next day when Charlie and select order members would be leaving for an undetermined amount of time.