Chapter 1:
"Wotcher Fred!" grinned George, who was bouncing down the steps of the burrow jovially: something Mrs Weasley would definitely have discouraged. "George!" his twin exclaimed, leaping up from his seat, "Look who's here!" The moment George saw Hermione, his Cheshire-cat grin vanished, only to be replaced by a deep frown. He looked positively livid.
"Forge? Could I, uh talk to you a moment? Upstairs?" he asked, eyes still fixed upon the girl at the table. "Sure Gred. Is that okay with you Mione?" Fred replied with a tentative smile. Confused, Hermione watched the exchange. George really didn't look too pleased to see her… And since when did her ex-boyfriend's older brother call her 'Mione'?
Fred trundled upstairs meekly and headed into their shared bedroom after his brother. Folding his arms aggressively, George growled, "Explain." When he was met with silence, he continued: "You invited her here, didn't you? Didn't you? You just won't admit that you're too scared to go alone!"
Fred gaped.
Before George had so rudely butted in, their conversation had turned to Hogwarts and the question of continuing full-time education. For Hermione, there was no question: she would return, study just as hard as previous years and graduate with all 'Outstanding's in her N.E. . For Fred, it was rather more complicated. Having quit school half way through his ultimate year, and now, with the worry of how to cope with the added complication of his own business, he took much more time to reach a decision. However, he was determined to do well.
He laughed bitterly. "You know that's not true."
"What if it is?"
They stared each other down, their eyes a mixture of jealousy and anger. Eventually, Fred gave up and stalked out of the room, blood boiling.
Fred's POV:
I cannot believe George would be so stupid! He's just looking for a fight now… And it's not my fault his 3rd year crush and his twin are heading off somewhere together. Anyway, Hermione's way out of my league: she's a bookworm and I'm the co-owner of a joke shop! The letters will be sent, no matter what my Dumbo of a twin says! Mione and I are going back to Hogwarts.
Hermione's POV:
Why did George look so grumpy? And why did Fred blush when he saw me? On the other hand, why did I blush? I cannot have feelings for Fred… The rest of the Weasley's would probably die from surprise if we said we were dating! Anywayyyyy, Fred's got Errol to send the letters. Poor bird, he's way too old to be doing such a long journey. I wonder if owls have rights? They really should!
That's the end of Chapter 1! Hope you enjoyed it. Remember to review and watch out for updates.