I don't own any of the characters or music that is mentioned in this chapter. I hope you are enjoying this as much as I am enjoying it as I write. Thanks for the follows and thanks to .96780 Miss Magic 101 for the reviews. A lot of this chapter will be from POV, mostly George.
George's POV
I am glad that Harry suggested the Firewhisky while at the Leaky Cauldron, it calmed my nerves a little. I can't wait to see Hermione, she was looking forward to this and I can't wait to see her let loose, even just a little. I don't know what to expect, I really haven't been out to a club before. I have been out in Muggle London but only to pubs. They are more or less just like our pubs. People looking to drink and have a good time. Looking around at all of the people, dancing and moving to the music, I see her at the same time Fred does. Fred grabs Harry "Oi, who the bloody hell is Ginny dancing with?" It is easy to pick our little sister out, as she has fire red hair just like the rest of us and she is wearing a silver top that picks up the lights from the club.
"Don't worry, it's not a big deal," Harry shakes his head.
I see Ginny, she has someone wrapped around her, dancing way too close and seductively. She has her back against the person and her right arm across her chest holding the person's left hand to her shoulder. She has her head tipped back over her right shoulder talking into the same person's ear. I can't see who she is talking with but I can understand the distress in Fred's voice, the way she is dancing is way too provocatively and I am not crazy about it either. The person's hands have moved to Ginny's hips, pulling her even closer.
Harry grabs Fred before he starts across the floor to give Ginny and that person a piece of his mind, "Fred, George, really you too? Look at the person, you don't recognize who she is dancing with." Just as he says this, Ginny moves her head, just enough, I realize who it is. Before I have time to say anything "That's Hermione?!" comes from Lee not really a question and not a statement.
"Bloody hell, that is Hermione, when did she learn to dance like that!" I wonder, more out loud than I meant to. I can't help but stare, I can't imagine Hermione moving like that, with anyone and seeing it, I makes me awkward feeling, unsure what to do. I like it, I do, and a lot but I am also having a hard time focusing on her because at the same time, it is my sister she is dancing with.
Fred stares at me and then back at the girls and then at Harry, "I am not sure if I should still be annoyed or not. Hey, go tell her to keep her hands to herself and off our sister." Fred smirks and shoves me. I can tell he is already at ease with the situation.
"Just a piece of advice. That normally doesn't go over well." Harry pipes up shaking his head "I tried one time saying something to Ginny that maybe they shouldn't get so…. Close….." Shuddering "Let's just say she can sound like your mom with no problem." All four of them laughing knowing that Molly Weasley is known for her ability to yell. "They just like having a good time and for the most part, when they dance with each other, they normally get left alone. I mean no one hits on them." Looking around, "Hey there is an empty table next to the floor," leading the group over to it. "This way we have a place to hang out. I will dance with them once or twice a night but I like watching everything going on and this place can be interesting."
"I think I will go join the ladies, since you three can't dance," Lee laughs and excuses himself and saunters up to the girls, I can only see a little bit of the exchange. Getting hugs from both of the ladies, he puts his hand to his mouth and fans himself making Ginny laugh, I can't see what is so funny. Ginny pulls Hermione over to say something to her and she laughs too. I could watch her smile all day long.
"Anyone want a drink?" I ask "I think I could use something, how about you?" Both Harry and Fred agree, "Ok, I will be right back." Walking up to the bar, I get the attention of a pretty young bartender, "Can I get 4 pints?" I will come back up if the girls want anything, not sure what they want to drink.
"Sure thing cutie." She winks and saunters off. Bringing the drinks back a few minutes later, "Can I get you anything else?" she asks stroking the top of my hand.
"Um, no, I think I am good." I give her the money for the drinks and wander back to the table.
"Here you go guys, Lee still out with the girls?" I noticed there had been several songs while I was up at the bar, I am still trying to get use to the beat and sound, it is so loud. I can feel each beat in my chest.
"Yep, he seems to be having a good time with them. We only really see bits and pieces, the crowd is thick out there." Fred admits.
We continue to watch as they are sliding and moving around on the floor. Soon another song comes on and it has a Latin beat to it, I see Lee hold his hand out to Hermione, as he leads her into a faster paced Salsa styled dance. Lee has always been able to put people at ease. Ginny starts to walk off the floor towards us, coming up to Harry and kissing him on the cheek. "Hiya boys, why didn't you come out and dance with us?"
"You know Ginny, it is a little difficult to watch our little sister dance like that." Fred says, "Just saying, to me you are still a little girl." He laughs at the look he gets from Harry.
"Oh Fred, I only dance like that with Hermione," winking at him "and occasionally Harry."
"Ah Ginny, I don't want to think about that." I said. Looking back out on the floor, I can see Lee and Hermione dancing, a little too close for my liking. Lee needs to watch how close his hands get her back side. He spins her out and back and I see her smile, that gorgeous smile. As soon as the song is over and Lee leads her my way off the dance floor. I gasp as she gets closer "Ginny, what is she wearing?" I have never seen Hermione dress like this. She has this shirt on, that, is way open, so open, I am not sure how she is keeping it where it is.
Ginny grabs Hermione's hand and pulls her towards the woman's room before she reaches the table. "What the hell, did you see what Hermione has on?" I say looking at the guys.
"Yeah, it looks really nice on her." Lee glances at me, I am glaring at him, laughing at me "Relax, I am not hitting on her but you have to admit, she looks amazing."
"Ginny just took her away before I could say anything." My heart is pounding, how am I going to concentrate with her dressed like that. I don't know what I am going to do. All I can do is think about her and her skin, all of that skin.
"Ginny where are we going, I was heading to see George."
"I know and I wanted him to just get a small look at you first and then take you away for a minute. You should have heard him ask me 'Ginny what is she wearing' his voice was nothing like I have ever heard him before. I had to tease him a little." She had the most mischievous look on her face. She was pulling Hermione into the woman's room so they both could freshen up and so Hermione could make sure the spell on her shirt is still sticking. "You look great, don't worry." Ginny says one last time. "Now you ready to kill him?" winking at her.
"Ready as I ever will be," Pulling the door to the club open and walking, no strutting across the floor to the boys. By the time they reached the table, Angelina, Seamus, Parvati Patil, Neville, Hannah Abbott, Ron and Luna had all shown up and everyone was chatting and having a good time.
"Hi Neville, Seamus, glad you could come out tonight, thought it would be fun to get together and see everyone." Hermione says coming up behind Neville, causing him to jump.
"Oi Hermione, don't sneak up on me like that. Wow, you look great." Neville is staring at her, Hannah elbows him, just a little. "Sorry, you remember Hannah, we have been paired together and I thought she should come out with us." Shaking the young woman's hand and exchanging pleasantries with her and Seamus and Parvati, both of them echoing the same thing that Neville had said.
Trying to scoot her way through the crowd, George sees her trying to get to him. Pushing his way through, he sweeps an arm around her pulling her in close. "You are going to be the death of me you know that." Whispering in her ear; nuzzling her ear with his nose, "Now back up and let me see you better." Pushing her back so he can look at her better, "Wow, I don't know what to say, you look outstanding." Bringing her back closer to him and lowering his head to her ear. Kissing her earlobe and causing her to shiver.
Blushing, adverting her eyes from his, "Thanks, Ginny choose my outfit and did my hair. She says I need to show off my body a little more." Suddenly becoming quite aware of how much she is showing, she crosses her arms in front of her.
"I would have to agree with her, I haven't see this side of you but I think I like it. Remember I told you, you never have to hide yourself around me." Pulling her arms down to her side, "You are beautiful, start believing it."
"Well, you know Ginny, she gets more or less whatever she wants." Laughing, "Have you ever tried telling her no. I did…. Once… Haven't tried it since." Patting him on the chest, letting her hand linger over his heart, she starts tracing small circles with her fingertips. She continues to trace patterns over his chest, running her fingers across his shoulders, down his arms, back up his arms and up his neck. They look lost in the moment between them.
The change in song causes a squeal from Ginny it is one of their favorites. "Sorry brother of mine," coming up to the couple and taking Hermione away "I am taking her with me, we are going to dance," waving at him as she takes off for a spot on the floor, several of the others from the group are already there. Lee already showing off some of his moves but who knew Neville could dance or Seamus for that matter.
Ginny and Hermione drown out everyone else. They love dancing and this song has just been one of those songs that make them feel good. Hermione starts moving her hips and putting her arms up in the air swinging them and singing along with the beat driven song. Ginny is swinging her head and hips along with the music as she spins around.
My body needs a hero
Come and save me
Something tells me you know how to save me
I've been feeling weird
Oh, I need you to come and rescue me.
Georges POV
I can hear the music and between the words and what Hermione is doing with her body. I can't believe that I have never seen this side of her before. So sexy, so completely free, I can't believe I am thinking like that about her, I have never thought about it until now.
"Hey there, you ok?" Fred eyes me, like he knows what I am thinking. "You look like you are very deep in thought, when you should just be enjoying the night. I mean, look at them, they really do like to have a good time." He turns back to the group moving on the floor. "I don't know if I have ever seen her smile that much in my life. She is radiating, you are lucky man."
I shake my head, "I know, I know, I just can't believe that she would be that sexy. I mean she is beautiful but this is so not what I expected." Downing the rest of my ale, I need a little liquid courage. I make a decision, I head out to her. I don't dance, well I had at the Yule Ball but we were just being ridiculous then. I don't know what I am going to do when I get to her but I just need to be near her.
Make me come alive
Come on turn me on
Touch me, save my life
Come on turn me on
I'm too young to die
Come on turn me on
Turn me on
Turn me on
Turn me on
Turn me on
She sees me coming towards her and she does something that is almost my undoing. She beckons me with one finger; I see a passion in her eyes. My heart is beating faster and faster, like it is going to burst. She is a passionate person, I mean, I have been on the receiving end of more than one of her angry outbursts and I have seen her duel, I would hate to be on the other end of her wand. But this passion is completely exhilarating, she dances towards me and she takes my right arm and wraps it around her waist bringing me against her back. I can't believe how I feel right now; I can't feel anything but her. She is guiding me how she wants me to dance; I have a pull in my stomach; that I have never felt. I can't touch her too much, there is no such thing, I try pulling her closer but there already is no space between us. She puts her arms up behind her and wraps her fingers around the back of my neck. I lean down and in her ear say, "You have never looked so beautiful as you do right now." I see her smile she draws her fingers down the side of my face, slowly touching where my ear once was. It makes me shiver, no one has ever really touched it, except her. She always knows what to do when no one else does. With my left hand I start to draw a line across her collarbone, up and down her neck and start to let me fingers drift. As much as I don't want to, I need to leave the dance floor. I am getting ahead of myself, unsure where I am going with any of this. "I will be back, I need some air." Kissing her on the temple, I walk out the front door and around the side, leaning against the building. I can't think straight, all I can think about is her.
Flash back to the summer of 1997 – Continues in Georges POV
Lying in bed, my head hurts like hell, Mum had gave me something for the pain but I don't want to take it, knowing well enough I would have a visitor soon as everyone settled in for the night. Fred had even been nice enough to excuse himself from our shared room for a bit, taking a walk so we could talk. The door opens, just a little, the floorboards creak as someone tries to shuffle across them quietly. "I have been waiting for you. I figured you would want to come in for a bit tonight," I say it quietly so that I don't scare the young witch more than she already has been tonight, extending my arm towards her. "Come here." I see her standing there, she is not sure what to do.
"I just…." Sniffling "Wanted to make sure you are ok." Settling in next to me, "I was so worried." Burying her face in my neck and chest, "I am sorry, I was just so worried. You are one of my best friends. I can't bear think of you not being here. My heart sank when I saw you on the couch. I don't want to cry anymore."
"You can cry, its ok, to be honest, I wasn't scared then but after I got home and now that I lay here, it scares me too." Holding the shaking young woman closer to me, "Hey, just think, you won't have to point out to everyone now, which one of us is which. Since it seems like you are the only one we can't trick."Trying to make her laugh, which she does, just a little, easing the tension a little.
"It's all going to change now, isn't it? I mean our world?"
"Probably, all of it but remember, you always have me, whenever you need me. I always have an ear for you. Get it an ear for you." Cheesy jokes are what I am good at.
"Stop it George, I am being serious." She tenses and squirms the harder I try to keep her to me. I just want to make her feel safe again. "I have to tell you something, you are not going to like it and you can't tell anyone else, promise?"
"Meenie, what's the matter, you sound anxious and you are squirming tonight." I lean up to look down at her.
"Promise?" she repeats, placing her hand on my chest.
"Ok, I promise." Laying back down, pulling her back into my side. "But I don't like it already."
"We, I mean, Ron, Harry and I are going to be leaving soon. Dumbledore wants us to do something. Not sure when exactly but we have things we need to do, I can't tell you anything else and I shouldn't tell you this but I don't want you to worry. If I can, I will figure out ways send you messages and let you know we are ok."
"What do you mean, stuff to do? You can't.."
Cutting me off, "You promised, I didn't have to tell you but I knew you would worry. And you could get hurt if you are worrying about us. Just promise me one thing, you will stay safe while we are gone? I don't want to come home to you missing any other parts." She sounds off, staring into space, lightly, stroking the side of my face, lingering on the spot that my ear was now missing.
"Fancying my parts?" Grabbing her hand and looking at her, "I will promise, if you promise the same thing. I want you back in one piece too."
"Of course, I will be fine, someone has to watch out for Ron and Harry, and you know they would be lost without me." Smiling as she rubs her face into my chest, "Now quiet, I want to just lay here with you for a bit."
"I would be lost without you too." Quietly, unsure why I said it and unsure if she even heard me. Both of us slowly relax and I feel her breathing even out, I watch her for a little while. Before I realize it I am asleep. Neither of us stirs until a few hours later, I wake up to find that I have been covered and that Hermione is still there. I have my arms around her and she has her leg thrown over mine. Leaning up a little, I see Fred in his bed; he must have covered us up. Knowing that I can't let anyone find her here, I gently wake her. "Meenie, I hate to wake you, but you need to go back to your room. Mum will kill me if she finds you here." Rubbing her arms and back, trying to wake her, "Come on, love, time to wake."
"I don't want to, I am comfortable." She buries further down in bed and wraps her leg tighter around me. She has always been hard to wake, when she doesn't want to wake up but tonight it is harder. Especially since I don't really want her to go, I have a bad feeling this is the last time she will be here.
I can't ever remember her being this close to me. She has always snuggled close but she has never put her leg around me. She is basically lying on top of me. It is an odd feeling. I like being this close to her but I can't let her stay. "I know, I don't want you to go, you know I sleep better with you here but Mum will be into check on me as soon as she is up. Do you want to face her?"
That gets her attention "No, not really, ok, I will go, just don't forget your promise George. I will hold you too it." Getting up, stretching and before walking away, she is leaning over me, kissing me gently on the bandage over my ear. "I like you as a whole and not holey."
My feeling was right, they were gone that night. Vanishing before my eyes, she looked at me and the look in her eyes almost made me sick, how scared she was.
End of flashback
"Why did he leave, I thought we were having a good time?" Hermione asks, "I am going to find him."
"Wait, let me Hermione," Lee says "I think I have a good idea what is going on." Lee pulls her close, "Don't worry, he will be back in soon."
Walking out of the club, "George, George, where are you?" Walking down towards an alley and looking around the corner. Lee finds George leaning against the side of the building with his head in his heads. "Hey, George, you left in a hurry, what's happening?"
"Lee, what? I think I need to be alone. Not sure what's happening. Trying to get my head on right," Leaning his back against the wall and sliding down until he is sitting on the ground. "I am so confused. I mean it's Hermione, this shouldn't be this difficult. I mean we have been friends for, what 8 years?"
Sliding down the wall next to him, Lee says, "Let me tell you what I think is going on." Bumping his should against mine Lee sighs "You and her have been friends forever, remember I know." Giving him a look, George smiles and leans his head back, "After Hogwarts, we are at war, Hermione goes off with Ron and Harry, to fight or find who knows what, she was gone all that time. Until then you have always been able to see her whenever you wanted, whenever she wanted. You were worried. Then you saw her at the Battle and realized how much you cared for her. Then when this marriage law craziness came about and you knew that most likely she would be paired up with someone. You petitioned for Hermione, without talking to her, which I have to say is crazy, even for you. Although you thought you were saving a friend" eyeing him as him as he is saying this next part "you didn't realize how much you love her. Now you have no idea what is going on."
"Yep."
"Yep, really that's all you have to say." Lee exclaims.
"You're right, I just have to figure out what's going on in my head, I ave never loved anyone, I think… I am not sure what I think ." He jumps up "Oi Hermione, she probably thinks I am a git for running out on her. I got to get back in there. Come on Lee, why you sitting around for." Grabbing him up and pulling him along.
"You are crazy, you know that right?"
"You have known us since our first year and you are just now figuring that out?"
Entering the club, he can see her on the dance floor but he can see a change in her. She is still dancing but looking a little off, she hasn't seen him yet, when he is assaulted by Ginny. "What in the bloody hell is your problem? She is worried sick about what is going on in your head." She is poking him, sharply in the chest. "She thinks you are regretting something. You better not be."
"I know, I screwed up, I am going to make it up to her. I didn't realize it would be so hard. You know… What I am saying it… I mean… I'll figure it out. Ah Ginny just let me go talk to her." Pushing past her and getting to Hermione. "Meenie, we need to talk."
"I know and I know it is going to be bad, just spit it out. I don't want to have it sugar coated. I just need to hear it, so that I can then get drunk and forget everything and get back to normal." Taking a breath "I just don't know what …" Pulling her mouth to his, kissing her, wrapping one arm around her waist and another in her hair. He is lost in her, lost in the moment of the kiss. He is trying to put everything that he is feeling into the kiss, all of the passion, desire and heart that he has for her. Pulling back from the kiss, "Wow, I mean, what was that for."
He is putting his forehead against hers and smiling, "Only way I figured I could get you to be quiet. I am sorry that I left. I just, I don't know what to say."
"I know I don't know what's going on either, all I know, is that I am glad I am going through this with you. Are you still happy with your choice?" He answers by pulling her into another kiss, this one, just as passionate but less forceful, tenderly. "I take that as a yes." She says laughing as they pull apart. She can see Ginny and Harry behind George looking less like they are going to kill him and more confused by what just happened. "Come home with me tonight."
"Um, that's not what I really meant by that. I still want to ease into this with you."
"That's not what I meant either, just come with me and we can talk and I can maybe sleep well for a change. We have a lot to talk about." She is blushing, even in the darkened club he can see it creeping up her face. Grabbing his hand, taking him off the floor "Come on, I think I need a drink after that." Guiding him over the table where the group has congregated. "What would you like? I will get it."
"I will come with you; I don't want to take the chance of anyone trying to hit on you."
"I don't think you have to worry about that, you pretty much laid your claim to me on the floor with those kisses but if you come up to the bar with me, I am going to make you take a shot with me." She smirks "If you think you can handle it."
"I can handle anything, I am on top of the world, and I am with you."
She wraps her small hand around his, pulling him so that he is close to her again, "I like it when you are close to me." Walking to the bar, the same young bartender comes up to take their drink order, leaning up and over the bar so she doesn't have to yell and so that George can't hear what she orders. The bartender gives George the same wink and wanders off to get the drinks. "I think I have some competition, she fancies you." As Hermione turns around to face George, threading two fingers through in a belt loop and rubbing her thumb across his stomach, she can feel him flinch. "Now George, what's wrong, you are not ticklish, I know that."
Before he can answer the young lady comes back, setting down 2 pints and 2 small glasses with a clear liquid inside and looks at him "Anything else honey?" completely ignoring that Hermione is the one who ordered the drinks.
"I think, my fiancée and I are fine," she answers with just a little bit of grit in her voice, handing the bartender the money "We will be sure to ask, if there is anything else we need from you." Giving her a stare that George knows better than to challenge and for her own good he hopes the young woman behind the bar understands it. Turning to George with a small glass, "Here you go, it's not as bad as Firewhisky, and it is a lot sweeter. I think you will like it." He looks incredulously at the glass and then at her, "Fine I will drink mine first. Here's to us." She tosses the drink back and smiles, "Yum, black licorice, now your turn."
Shrugging his shoulders and smiling, "Here's to us," putting the glass to his mouth and tipping his head back. "Oh, that's a lot stronger than it looks" he grimaces a little. "Mm but you are right it is good, what did you just give me?"
"Ouzo, it's Greek, one of my favorites to drink, much nicer to me than Firewhisky." She says patting her stomach. "You want to get back to the group?"
"I don't care as long as I am with you." He says putting his arm around her as they walk back to the other. Several of them are on the dance floor and others are talking about another place to go where they can play 'pool' George is not sure what that is but it is up to the girls whatever they want to do tonight is fine by him. Chatting with Fred and Angelina about day to day stuff, Ginny wanders up "So what are we going to do Hermione? You want to stay here or go to the place down the way that is quieter that has those games, pool and darts? Is that right? We can always go there, I mean since we do have a group tonight, it might be just as fun to hang out."
"I think it could be fun, the other place is normally a little less busy and I could finally teach you to play pool." Hermione agrees, as she does, there is a lighter, almost quiet song coming on and the DJ starts speaking, "It has been brought to my attention there are several newly engaged couples, I thought it would be nice to slow things down and give everyone a break. Enjoy." Holding his hand out to her, George escort Hermione to the floor. Bringing her in close, guiding her arms up to around his neck and wrapping his hands around her waist and kissing her forehead; She leans in and lays her head on his chest.
I miss the sound of your voice
And I miss the rush of your skin
And I miss the still of the silence
As you breathe out and I breathe in
"Do you remember, that night, before you three left? When you came in to check on me?"
"Of course I do, I try to forget it, that was the night that you lost your ear. Why?"
"The song is making me think of that night, I laid there listening to you breathe. I watched you sleep for a bit." George sighs tracing her spine with his fingertips "You were so worried about me that night and I never told you but I was worried about you was well. You were so worried I wouldn't come back but I was more worried about you leaving. I wanted to be able to tell you everything was going to be ok but I wasn't going to lie to you, never had, and wasn't going to start then."
If I could walk on water
If I could tell you what's next
I'd make you believe
I'd make you forget
"You were so pale and when I came in the Burrow, you were quite bloody still. My heart stopped, I was afraid, then I heard that awful joke." She said. "Saint like? Really that is what you came up with."
So, come on, get higher loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
"Now, you are stuck with me and I hope you are as happy as I am." Pulling her head up so he can look in her beautiful brown eyes, they are deep pools of emotion. He can almost always tell what she is feeling by how much her eyes shine. Right now, they are dancing and she has a sweet smile on her face. Dropping his hands back down, sliding down her sides then across the small of her back and resting on the top of her bum.
I miss the pull of your heart
I taste the sparks on your tongue
I see angels and devils
And God, when you come on
And hold on, hold on, hold on
"I am happy, just a little apprehensive about a few things." Pulling her in close and just enjoying the ability to hold her again, he had never really realized how much those nights they talked and he held her meant to him until she was gone. She is stretches up, to kiss him, placing a small but sweet kiss on his lips.
So come on and get higher
'Cause everything works, love
Everything works in your arms
Lowering back down, she sighs. "I could stay like this all night," she says "but I think we should see what the others want to do." Grabbing his hand, coming up to the group, Ginny has been discussing the other pub with a few of them, but Seamus, Neville and their girls are excusing themselves because they have wedding planning to do the next day but they all agree they will have to get back together soon. Seamus and Pavrati both wave as they walk off.
Neville stops at Hermione, "I have to say you look wonderful tonight. I look as though you are happier than I have even seen you. I hope that everything works out for you and George, you deserve to be happy." Giving her one last hug and then taking Hannah by the hand and walking off, waving at the others as they leave.
Hermione looks around for George as she is unsure where he has gone too. She sees him talking with Fred, turning to Ginny, "Well we have lost part of the party. They all have to be up early tomorrow to finish planning for their weddings. And I am not sure I like to the look of Fred and George's conversation." Fred is laughing so hard he is crying and George does not look amused by his brother's antics. "I asked George back to my flat tonight." Ginny whips her head around to look at her friend; Hermione drinks out of her glass like she just said the sky was blue.
"You did what? Are you sure? Have you had too much to drink?"
"To talk, we need to talk, I need to know what he is thinking, I haven't just been able to talk to him, like we used to for a while now. I miss it." She smiles slyly "Plus I know he isn't ready for that either, he told me."
"I guess, I will give you a pass this time." She laughs as Harry comes up to them and puts his arms around them, kissing both of them on a cheek.
"Oi keep your lips to yourself wonder boy," George walks up to the table. "I guess it is just us, Fred is leaving so he will be up for the morning to take care of the shop and Angelina is escorting him home, so I glad you said I can stay with you otherwise I wouldn't get any sleep." He smirks at Hermione. "Fred says that you must return me in the pure form you got me in." Ginny and Harry groan and roll their eyes.
"See you lot later, remember Hermione, I will know if you touch him. I will know." Fred wiggles his eyebrows at him.
"Thanks Fred, I don't know if I will ever be able to touch him now, without thinking about you. That's just creepy." She shudders and then laughs at the look she is getting from both Fred and George. "I am joking!" she says. Angelina waves and pulls Fred away, whispering in his ear something that makes him go red and pick up the pace to leave.
"Well, boys and girls, it has been fun but if it is only going to be you four, I am going to excuse myself." Lee says, "Hermione, my sweet, come here so I can get another hug from the hottest woman here." Pulling her in and quietly saying "You guys will get it all worked out, I know you will." Now for all to hear "I will be seeing you around." Waving and exiting the club.
"Wait a second, where is Ron and Luna?"
"Well" Harry says rubbing the back of his neck "Luna drug him out of here a little while ago, um, I really rather not think about it."
Ginny and Hermione throw their heads back and laugh, "Luna never does anything directly but she drug him out of here to shag, that's hilarious." Ginny is gasping for air laughing so hard, "Sorry, it is just too good to be true. She finally makes a decision and that's the decision she makes." Trying to compose herself, "Well I guess it is half midnight, I will not keep you out any longer, no staying out till dawn so no breakfast tonight Hermione." Hugging her friend tight and in her ear "Go snog my brother senseless." Looking at George "Be have yourself tonight, I don't want to Bat Bogey hex you but I will if you mistreat her." Hugging him and nodding at Harry, "You ready?"
"Night Mione, night George," giving her a quick hug and shaking his hand then taking Ginny's hand and leading her across the floor.
"Well," she says looking at him "Let's finish our drinks and we can walk towards my flat, it is a nice night out. I l don't too far from here." They both finish up there drink, relatively quickly and she takes his arm as he offers it to her. "Let's get out of here." Walking outside, they notice the air has chilled. She shivers and leans closer to him, "Let's appariate, it is too cold for me now. Especially with this lack of shirt I was conned into wearing." She says rubbing her hands up and down her arms.
"I know just the place that we can go from, there is just a little corner just over here. Come here, I will appariate us to your flat." Pulling her in tight, "Ready?" He looks down, she nods and they both feel the pull and arrive just outside her door. "Sorry, all I could think about was your front door."