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Chapter 3: The Two Silver Otters.
Fred's POV
Dear Mr. Weasley,
Due to the great decrease in the wizarding world's popularity in the Second Wizarding War, the Ministry has decided to pass a marriage law. We have looked through your files and casted a new matching charm to detect your soul mate. Once you found out who your life partner is, please contact him immediately and cast your Patronus; it will complete the bond.
You cannot have a divorce with your spouse,
You need to have at least 2 children
Once you cheat on your spouse, you will lose your wand and will be banished out of the wizarding community.
Your spouse is: Hermione Granger.
Sincerely,
Kingsley Shacklebolt,
Minister of Magic,
Former Auror,
Former Member of the Order of Phoenix.
I was dazed. I was getting married with Hermione. The girl with the brown curls. The girl with the bright hazel eyes. The girl I have had a crush on ever since the Yule Ball. But didn't she love Ron?
I snapped out of my thoughts when I saw Hermione rush out of the house, possibly in sobs.
"Hermione!" I called after her, and ran out. My heart was sinking every step I took toward her.
Hermione's POV:
I was sobbing. What's wrong with you? A voice inside my head said. You've had a crush on him forever, Hermione. You're paired with him now. Why in the name of Godric are you crying? 'I'm scared he might not love me the way I love him. He'll never be happy with boring old me. I… FUCK THE MINISTRY!'
"Expecto Patronum!"
I turned around to face a silver otter. It swam around me for a minute then disappeared. I stared at space for a moment. I never cast the spell just now. Where did that otter come from?
"My prat of a brother made you underestimate yourself, 'Mione?" A deep voice asked. I turned red at the familiar voice. Oh god. I'd said my thoughts out loud.
Fred was walking toward me. He was so tall, and his usually mischievously dancing blue eyes looked… sad. I felt tears gathering again.
"How could you think I didn't love you?" He asked again, still coming closer to me. I felt a lump in my throat. He was only a foot away from me now. Without thinking, I sprang forward into his arms. He didn't say anything as I sobbed into his shirt.
"Fr…Fred.." He patted me and gently pushed me back so he could look into my eyes. "Hear me out, will you?" I nodded.
"Hermione, I've always loved you." I looked at him with wide eyes. What? "And now I have my chance to love you forever." He gulped. "I'm not letting go of that chance I have in my hands right now." He kneeled in front of me. I just… stood, with grateful tears streaming down my cheeks.
"Hermione Jean Granger, though you may have no choice now, will you marry me?"
"Yes… Yes, Fred. YES!" I cried as he pulled me into his strong arms. He gently wiped my tears away and slowly, sweetly, kissed me. It was like a fairytale… Our bodies fit like a puzzle and… His lips were firm, yet soft and his kiss was gentle yet passionate. I loved him. His red hair. His green specked blue eyes. Even his pranks.
When the kiss ended, I still had my eyes closed as he whispered, "We need to cast our Patronuses now." I nodded and opened my eyes.
"Expecto Patronum!"
Two silver otters swam out of our wands. I smiled as I fixed on one memory; meeting Fred for the first time.
Flashback:
Hermione came out of the bathroom dabbing her eyes. She was headed for the common room when she bumped into someone.
"Ouch!" She said when her head hit something hard. She heard a chuckle.
"A firstie?" She sighed and said, "Yes." A hand reached out to help her up and she took it. "Well, aren't you the miss know-it-all bookworm?" She felt tears gathering up again. Her face burned hot and she turned to run away from the tall red haired boy when he caught her.
"Hey, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. Don't cry." The boy said softly as he pulled her into a hug. He softly patted her back as she sobbed into the crook of his shoulder. When she was done, he smiled and said, "You're a ton prettier when your not crying. Who was the blond girl, Lavender Brown? She looks better when she's crying, to be honest." She gave a small, shy smile. "My name's Fred Weasley, by the way. You are, my pleasant young lady?"
"Hermione Granger." She said shyly.
End of flashback.
(General POV:)
The two silver otters swam in opposite directions now, circling around its owners. Fred wrapped his arms around Hermione's small waist as he and she felt warmth, love, bonding them together. The two silver otters met and disappeared with a golden gleam.
"HERMIONE! HOW COULD YOU… MY OWN BROTHER!" an angry voice bellowed out. Hermione cringed into Fred's arms.
What did you think of it? :P Review please! Who should I pair Ron with? Harry's obviously with the one and only Ginny, and George's with Angelina. Should I match Ron with an OC or with Luna?
Thx guys!
