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Everybody Hurts
Chapter 1
Big white snowflakes came falling from the sky and landed softly on the cozy house that was called the Burrow. Behind one of the windows was a young, red haired man, staring into the distance. He was looking for even the slightest movement from outside, for he could not wait until his friends would arrive. It was christmas eve, and Harry and Hermione had promised that they would spend the holidays at the Burrow. He had been sitting at the window for almost half an hour, while the rest of his family was helping Mrs. Weasley, making the most perfect dinner. She had decided to let Ron sit by the window. She knew how excited he was to see his friends again. They had seen each other just a week ago, but normally they would join the Weasley's immediately in their holidays. This time, Hermione had decided to stay with her parents for one last time, before they would go and try to find the Horcruxes. Harry had told Ron that he also had to go back to his relatives, just to tell them that he wouldn't be coming back. Of course, they had been delighted and wanted him out as soon as possible.
Ron looked out of the window again. This time he saw a car coming towards the house. He knew it could only be one person. He watched her getting out of the car, followed by her parents. Ron quickly stood up and almost ran to the door. When he opened it, he was greeted with a big hug from Hermione. He hugged her back awkwardly before offering to take her stuff up to her room. She gladly accepted his offer and went over to the rest of the family.
When Ron came back down, he saw that Hermione's parents where still there. They were talking to Mrs. Weasley. Ron walked over to Hermione, who was sitting at the table quietly.
'So, how's your holiday been so far?' He asked.
'It's been ok..I guess.' I mean, it's hard knowing that this holiday could be the last one I will ever spend with my parents.' She sighed.
'I'm sure it won't be the last one Hermione.' He said softly to her. She smiled at him. He had really changed this last year. He was much nicer to her. They had fought less than ever before.
They had both realized that dangerous times where about to come, and they didn't want to spend that precious time they had left fighting.
'Hermione dear, we're leaving now.' Hermione's mother suddenly said. Hermione walked over to her parents and hugged them both. 'I-I hope you have a nice time in Australia.' She said fighting back the tears. They couldn't see that she was about to cry. Her parents didn't know that the second they would arrive in Australia, they wouldn't know they ever had a daughter. Hermione wanted her parents to be safe and decided that this was the best way to do so.
When her parents had left, she let a single tear fall from her eyes. Ron noticed it and sat down next to her. He hesitated before putting an arm around her shoulder. It was something he had never done before.
'You are gonna see them again Hermione.' 'I'll make sure you will.'
'Thanks Ron.' She put her head on his shoulder and sighed again. They sat like that for a few, comfertable minutes before Mrs. Weasley announced that dinner was ready.
Ron now came to realize that Harry wasn't there yet. How could he have forgotten him?
Before Ron could even say to his mother that Harry wasn't there yet, they heard a knock on the door. Mrs. Weasly quickly opened the door and Harry came bursting through it. It looked like he had been running.
'Is there something wrong, dear?' Mrs. Weasly asked concerned.
Oh, no it's nothing Mrs Weasley.' 'It was just my uncle giving me a little trouble.'
'Well, you look rather pale, but a nice meal will make you look a lot better.' 'Come, sit down please.'
Harry greeted Ron, Hermione and the rest of the Weasley family and quickly sat down.
Dinner was wonderfull of course. It always was at the Burrow. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley had decided to go to bed early. The rest of the family on the other hand, decided to have a little fun. The twins brought out the Fire whiskey as soon as their parents dissapeared.
'Now the real party can start.' Fred said smiling.
'Are you mad?' Hermione replied shocked. 'I'm not gonna drink that if that's what you think.'
'Oh c'mon Hermione, don't spoil the fun.' 'Can you just for this one time have some fun?'
'Well, if this is what you call fun..' She replied.
'Yes it is, just taste it.' George said pouring her a drink.' 'Be a fun girl for once.'
'Now c'mon guys, if she doesn't wanna drink, you shouldn't force her too.' Ron said.
Hermione, clearly offended by George's comment, drank the whole glass of Fire Whiskey at once. Everyone was staring at her in disbelief.
'Now...who said I couldn't be fun.' She said smirking.
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