Hello everyone!! This is a story I'm testing out. Its actually my first. Ever. I'm trying to make this as long and interesting as I can. I don't have a beta so please bear with me!

Disclaimer: (I'm only putting this on once so pay attention!) I am not claiming to own Harry Potter or Harry Potter related. I am not writing this story for profit only for recreational purposes.



She had finally returned home. Everything seemed so new and yet so old at the same time. The last time she felt this way was when she was 11 and found out she was a witch. Now she was 22 and a well renounced Healer. She wasn't sure if it was good to be home. All she knew was that she missed her friends who were like a second family to her.

She stood between number 11 and number 13. She spoke and number 12 came up. And a beautiful redhead came out to meet her.

"Hermione! You're here!"

"Ginny! Merlin you look amazing! You haven't changed one bit!"

"Can't say the same for you though Hermione! You look stunning!"

"I look the same." She looked behind Ginny Potter and saw Harry holding their nine month old James, her godson. She had last seen him when he was born Ginny demanding Hermione be there. She hugged Harry and gave him a quick peck on the check. James automatically demanded 100 percent of her attention. She took little James who was starting to look more and more like his late grandmother Lily.

"How's my gorgeous little ball of precious?" James cooed at his godmother. She's just so silly! She should be around more.

"Hermione my son is certainly NOT a 'ball of precious' as you put it. He's a man."

"Harry, until little James here grows up and decides to not like me anymore I will stop calling him my gorgeous ball of precious. But until then he shall remain as such."

Hermione proceeded to blow raspberries into James' little stomach while a very amused Ginny watched. Harry picked up Hermione's luggage and took it to one of the spare rooms upstairs muttering to his son "You're really not helping son."

A couple of hours later Hermione left the nursery in which James was now currently sleeping exhausted from playing with his godmother Hermione. The three adults sat down to a cup of tea and began talking about Hermione's life, or lack there of, as a Healer in Spain.

"Hermione, apart from the people you work with, who do you know in Spain? I will bet my life that you spend your free time alone reading. Come back to England, Hermione we all miss you."

"Ginny, I'm happy in Spain. Yes its true I don't go out much, but I'm happy that way. I don't like that much excitement or attention. All those things remind me of how plain I really am. I don't need the constant reminder."

"But Hermione! Your far from plain. Your simply gorgeous. Your just too daft to see that!"

"She's right Hermione. You are beautiful. Ginny doesn't just compliment anyone you know." Harry usually stays away from conversations like this but this time he decided it was a good cause to put his two cents into.

"You two say that cause you love me and don't want to see me hurt."

"Your right we don't but that doesn't mean we're-"

"Ginny! Harry! I need your help with something!" A very tall handsome redhead screamed at the Potters.

"Merlin, Fred. What has gotten into you? Are you alright?"

"No! Bloody hell it just hit me a couple of minutes ago! I saw Angelina and Wood together! Ginny I can't be alone right now and George is busy with Alicia and Roxanna. I know you have James to take care of but I just need somewhere to stay! Somewhere to keep me busy!"

"Of course you can stay here Fred. Can't he Harry?"

"Without a doubt! You'll be fine mate. Not to worry. Better now then later if you ask me."

"Thank you both. Really. I'm just lost right now. And I've ruined your company! I'm so sorry miss. I'm Fred Weasley." Fred extended his hand to the young girl who he currently did not recognize. Hermione shocked took his hand. Had she really changed so much?

"Hello Mr Weasley. I'm Hermione Granger. We've met before I'm your youngest brothers best friend."

"Hermione? Wow! Merlin I feel like a total git now. Your. Beautiful."

"Thanks Fred. I think I should leave you to talk to Ginny. If any of you need anything feel free to come get me."

And with that she left a very awe struck Fred alone with Harry and Ginny. She could feel her cheeks radiate body heat from all that attention. She wasn't used to it. It felt nice though.
It felt 'nice'? What's going on with me? Next thing I'll know I'll be giggling like an old school girl. I must be behind on my sleep!

The next morning she heard knocking on her door and woke up. She went to open the door and Ginny let herself in.

"Hermione, I'm going to take James to see a MediWitch he has his bi monthly check up today. Fred's still here moping though. Could you do me a favor and keep him busy? He's really upset about the Angelina ordeal."

"Yea. I'm sure I can. How hard could it be?" Hermione made a big mistake.

It had been an hour since Ginny and Harry left with little James and half an hour since Fred had woken up. Hermione dutifully made him eggs, bacon, and pancakes. To which Fred responded "Angelina like eggs, bacon, and paa…pan…PANCAKES!"

Hermione was dumbstruck. She didn't know one of the infamous Weasley twins could get this depressed. What was going on here? Was the world about to end?

"Fred. I'm sorry. But you have to eat. I know she probably did like eggs, bacon, and pancakes. I mean the girl had to eat to survive. Fred don't do this to yourself. If Angelina wasn't for you it's probably because there is a better, prettier, funnier girl out there for you. Once you fall of a horse you can't get scared to get right back on it! You have to get over your fears and try again. Fred you're a wonderful person and amazing human being. You dedicate your life to making people laugh. It takes a smart and caring human being to be able to do that as well as you do it. So please, not for me, but for yourself. Cheer up and continue your life." Fred had never been told so many nice things before. He was shocked. He never imagined anyone, besides his mother, would ever say anything like that to him ever in his life. Yet here was Hermione Granger with genuine concern in her eyes telling him this. He wasn't sure how to react. Well, he thought he wasn't sure he knew how to react because at this point he was busy hugging her.

She smells like pomegranate and strawberries. MMM.

"Hermione. Thank you. No one had ever said any of those things to George or me. I know I must look and sound pathetic but I've been with Angelina since the Yule Ball and I felt horrible to find out she was going behind my back with Wood. He was one of my mates. I didn't think either of them could or would do something like this to me."

"It'll all work out for the best Fred you have to believe it. Now eat and go shower and get dressed. Don't let them bring you down just go on about your life."

"Thanks Hermione. Who knew a bookworm could know so much about life?"

Fred hadn't thought about his comment so of course he was confused when he saw the hurt in her eyes the minute she got up, sighed, and proceeded into the shower. Fred ate the breakfast she made. She was an excellent cook. She was beautiful without a doubt too. Her long curly hair was almost to her waist and complemented her small figure. Her large dark brown eyes were filled with joy and sadness all at the same time. Given the sadness could have been from his comment. Why didn't he recognize her last night? She was pretty much the same as before she left. And that's another mystery why had she left?

Hermione knew that he hadn't meant it to hurt her but it did. She was trying her hardest to shed her 'bookworm' ways but it was hard. Especially being that it was true. She stepped into the hot water and let her stress melt away. If her friends only knew how she acted in Spain. In Spain Hermione was carefree, fun loving, and social. Here in England she was expected to only have Harry and the Weasleys' as friends, not to mention always have her nose stuck in a book. She couldn't really blame anyone but herself that's the image she brought out in herself as a child in Hogwarts but who would have thought it to stick so much? So much that it was starting to haunt and annoy her. Well she was going t change all that. Nothing dramatic though, she wouldn't want to give her friends a scare now would she?

She stepped out of the shower and changed into a white tight fitting tee shirt and some jeans.

She went downstairs and found Fred was gone but surprisingly washed the dished. at that moment Ginny and Harry walked in with a very unhappy James. His poor little eyes were red from crying and was currently wondering why Hermione wasn't holding him. He practically jumped into her arms.

"What's wrong sweetheart?" Of course Hermione knew he couldn't answer her she wasn't a complete lunatic but if you knew James Albus Potter in person you would look like a raving lunatic trying to please him as well.

"He didn't like the potion he had to drink. He's been fussy since then and even Ginny couldn't get him to calm down. I guess all he needed was Auntie 'Mione."

"Well if you two want to have a sit down feel free to do so. I'll go play with him upstairs in his nursery." Harry and Ginny both smiled.

"Thanks Hermione you're the best!"

Hermione smiled and carried her godson up the stairs. She entered the nursery and asked James what he wanted to play first. He pointed towards a tiny Quidditch set. James picked up a minuture Harry and was making him go threw the hoops. Meanwhile Hermione picked up mini Ron and was making him do silly things. James was clapping in delight. This scene was all too perfect and it was being watch by a six-foot redhead who couldn't get a certain bookworm out of his mind.

Fred had made it to work thirty minutes late and his boss was furious.

"Fred! Your thirty minutes late! Did you know that? I had to open the shop all by myself and its Verity's day off! What's the matter with you man!"

"Now George, if you ever speak to me in that tone young man I'm going to find myself forced to fire you! Remember I am your boss!"

Both brothers found this hilarious and were having trouble breathing until a very outraged Alicia came in the store.

"GEORGE! DID YOU GIVE ROXANNA A BROOM?" George swallowed hard and managed a mere "Yes, dear."

"WHAT WERE YOU THINKING YOU IDIOT!" Alicia grabbed him by the ear and dragged him out the store.

"Darling my good ear! Your pulling on my good ear!"

"NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO BE JOKING GEORGE!"

Fred couldn't help but laugh at his brother and sister in law. Until he realized he was running the store by himself. He quickly began to panic. Then he saw her. His angel.
His? I'm losing my mind. I'm officially off my rocker.
Hermione had walked in and was looking around. He wasn't sure what to say that is until she walked up to the counter.

"Hey Fred. Busy?"

"No, not at all. What's going on Hermione?"

"Nothing Mrs. Weasley came by and is taking care of James and I got bored so I decided to come see you and George."

"Well you just missed George."

"No I didn't I saw him and Alicia a couple of minutes ago. He tried the "I'm holey" joke again seemed to get Alicia even more upset. Poor guy would hate to be him."

The door opened and in came a tall silver blond guy a couple inches shy of six-feet.

"Why if it isn't the Gryffindor princess!"

"Shove it ferret."

"Make me mudblood."

The two stared at each other for a long time. Then both hugged and began laughing.

"Draco! I missed you! You haven't written to me in ages! How's Pansy and Scorpious?"

"They're doing well. And I haven't written because you forgot to reply to my last owl. I swear Hermione Spain was doing things to your huge brain! Come to dinner tonight. Bring Fred here!"

"I'd love to go! I can't speak for Fred but I'd-"

"I'd like to go as well Hermione." Hermione looked shocked. Why would Fred want to go anywhere with a 'bookworm' as he so lightly put it.

"Well then it's settled I expect you both at the manor around 7 tonight!"

Draco kissed Hermione on the cheek and shock Fred's hand and was on his way.

"Since when are you two such good friends?"

"Since a couple of months before I left. He had a little scare with Scorpious and I helped him out. He was so grateful he began sending me owls with Scorpious' progress then after he was fully healed he began just writing to me. It was quite nice actually."

"Oh, well that does sound rather. Nice. As you put it. Hermione I'm going out on a limb here but it's a Hogswarts weekend and well George is in trouble and we forgot that Verity was off for two weeks what with her wedding coming up and I was wondering, would you mind coming to help me here at the shop?" Hermione's eyes sparkled.

"I would love too! I take nothing under 8 galleons an hour!" Fred's eyes grew wide. 8 galleons? He wasn't made of money! Then he heard Hermione giggle.

"Honestly Fredrick do I look like an opportunist?"

"No. You do look very beautiful with a smile on your face though. You should have one on your face all the time Hermione." He saw her blush a little and couldn't help but smile.

"So when do I start Mr. Weasley?"

"Right now and please call me Fred. Mr. Weasley is my father!"

Fred taught her how to work the register and gave her a book as big as Hogwarts a History on merchandise pricing and what each product. Soon the store was packed and they both got to work. By lunch time they were still working and Fred had to switch the open sign to close. Hermione was working on the line of customers and she was finally on her last one that is until she saw who it was.

"Hermione! Your back heard you had left for a wee bit! Glad to see you back!"

"Thanks Seamus, Its good seeing you again!"

"Well thank you. Hey listen Hermione if you aren't busy this weekend I'd love to take you dancing. Or if you don't like dancing we could do something else." Hermione eyes got wide. She hated turning down guys. It was so mean and it takes a lot of guts to do it.

"Seamus my dear boy I know your not asking my girlfriend out on a date!" Hermione's eyes got wide. His girlfriend? Why would Fred lie to Seamus about them dating?

Cause you probably look scared shitless.


Good point.

"Your girlfriend? You two are together? I didn't know that sorry mate. I'm sorry Hermione I didn't know." Fred went to Hermione and hugged her from the back planting a small kiss on the top of her head.

"Its ok Seamus. It's a recent thing. Isn't that right Fred sweety?"

"Yes it is sugarplum!"

"Well I'll leave you too alone then. Nice seeing you both again." They watched Seamus walk away. Hermione turned around and noticed Fred's arms still around her. She got on her tippy toes and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Thanks."

"Your welcome Hermione" They both stood there, Fred's arms still around Hermione, neither being able to move. Hermione was the first to recover.

"We should go eat something. We have to open the store again you know."

"Yea, I know." Fred took Hermione's hand and lead her down to the Leaky Cauldron.


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Hope you enjoyed it and I should have Chapter 2 up in about a week or so.