Summary: Hermione and Bill go through the pains of a long distance relationship. Harry is competing for Hermione's affections against her boyfriend Billand fighting the worst war the wizarding world has ever seen. And what about Ron? Is he still head over heels forHermione?AU Spoilers for books 1-5. HBP never happened.

All's Fair in Love and War

The idea of Harry Potter and his friends having a relaxing day with a war in hand didn't seem very realistic. Although the typical teenager would be found sunning themselves on a beautiful summers day, it hardly seemed appropriate for the hero of the Wizarding world to be enjoying his holiday from school while a deranged megalomaniac was loose. However it seemed that Harry could relax, as even Voldemort appeared to be taking a vacation.

The scene at the Burrow was one of chaos. Everyone chasing each other around the yard and surrounding countryside with buckets full of water, trying to soak one another. A water fight like no muggle could imagine. Water spraying from random points in the air, ground even from treetops. Water spraying in jets from the tips of the wands of those who were not underage. Even Mr and Mrs Weasley had come out to enjoy the fun.

Hermione was running through the forest at the back of the Weasley's house, Harry chasing after her with a giant bucket of water floating along behind him. The trees around them swayed back and forth in the breeze. Hermione tripped over a tree root and landed flat on her face. Harry, being right behind her, tripped over the same root and landed on top of Hermione who had just rolled over onto her back. Harry landed right on top of her, his body spread over hers. He looked up to see her laughing, even though her cheeks were rosy pink with embarrassment. Their faces were almost touching and Harry could feel her breath on his lips. He leaned forward ever so slightly so that their lips were only millimetres apart. Hermione however was trying to pull her head away from him. It wasn't that she didn't think he was handsome, it was just the fact that it would be like kissing a brother. Harry made to close the gap between them when suddenly a bucket of ice cold water was pored over them.

"Come on Harry, I think you need to cool down. The heat must be getting to you." Bill Weasley said looming over the pair.

A look of relief washed over Hermione's face. Harry didn't see it as he was looking at the tall red-head in front of him, Bill however had saw the look and was privately quite pleased.

"What's up then Bill?" Harry asked nonchalantly.

"Mum's got lunch ready and she sent me to look for you two."

"Oh okay, see you up there Hermione!" Harry said cheerfully before running up the hill towards the Burrow.

"So," Bill said turning his attention to Hermione, "I assume that his uh… advances were unwanted?"

"Damn right they were! I don't know what he thought he was playing at!" Hermione huffed indignantly.

Bill nodded and offered Hermione his hand to help her up. She accepted it and he pulled her up. She stumbled on the same tree root and tumbled into Bill's arms which caught her before she could fall again.

"Careful there 'Mione! Have you been drinking or something?" he asked her jokingly.

"Bill Weasley how dare you insinuate that I am less than stone cold sober! I will have you know that I have never touched a drop of alcohol in my entire life!" Hermione scoffed going into full lecture mode, "And furthermore it would do you well to mmmmphhffmpgm-"

Having had quite enough of Hermione's rambling Bill silenced the bushy haired girl by kissing her full on the mouth. After getting over the initial shock of Bill kissing her, Hermione was quick to respond and gave a little gasp when his strong arms came around her waist. This gave Bill the perfect opportunity to deepen the kiss, emitting a soft moan from the girl in his arms. It was amazing how she fit there just nicely, their bodies moulded perfectly to each other. Her hands came up around his neck and she toyed with the wisps of hair at the nape of his neck. Bill pulled her closer to him and then backed her up into a tree. He lifted his knee to rest in-between her legs again making her moan into his mouth. The noise of the other participants of the water fight was distant in their minds and thoughts of lunch were completely forgotten. They held each other close, not even coming up for air.

"Bill?" a shocked voice asked from behind them.

The pair broke apart and hung their heads guiltily.

"Hermione!" the same voice said even more shocked than before.

"Oh my gosh! Ron!" Hermione cried, "I swear this isn't what it looks like."

"Oh." Ron said flatly, "So what is it?"

"I uh… tripped over the root and uh…" Hermione struggled.

"And what? You just fell onto his lips and the force just made him push you up against a tree?" Ron asked angrily.

Hermione and Bill looked uncomfortably at each other. Neither wanted to upset Ron, they both loved him dearly. They both also knew that he had a crush on Hermione. The outcome however was looking much worse for Bill as he was Ron's brother and obviously he had stolen Hermione.

"Look Ron, I'm sorry. I just-"

"No Hermione," Ron cut in, "don't bother making up excuses. I understand. I hope you two are happy together."

Ron started towards the Burrow his head held high. Bill and Hermione could only look on shamefaced and feeling guilty as he made his way towards the rickety old house.