AN: I'm so sorry for not updating in ages, I was on holiday and there was no Wi-Fi but I now have 3 chapters to give to you to make up for it. This chapter is dedicated to Isabel who wrote me the sweetest review about my fanfiction! If you have any other fanfictions you would like me to write, I take requests! I will write about pretty much anything so long as I'm in the fandom!
Hermione POV
I clutched the book so tightly it could've sunken into my skin. The tears were streaming down from my face by the time I got back to my dorm. I was the only one in here and so I let myself sob loudly. It was Fred. Fred had bought me the Snow White book, which was why he rushed away in Hogsmeade yesterday. But how on Earth did he manage to convert his galleons into pounds? And how had he managed to afford it, it cost so much money! He went through all that trouble and what do I do? I go and break up with him.
Maybe he would take me back. Maybe, just maybe, if I told him I didn't mean it that he would take me back and Fred could be my boyfriend again. Because we were really good together. I can't even remember why I broke up with him now. But Fred wouldn't take me back. He would probably think I was taking him back because I now realised that he would buy gifts for me. Of course, I wasn't but how was he to know that?
No, if I spoke to him and explained everything, surely Fred would take me back, wouldn't he? But there was no way for knowing that for sure. And then if he didn't Fred would surely start dating soon, after all he was what every girl looked for in a guy: clever, funny, handsome; but also sympathetic and generous. Oh my Godric, what had I done? I had the most perfect guy ever and then I went and dumped him. I didn't realise just how much I liked Fred until now, when I have let him go, do I realise I always have!
There was a knock at the door. "'Mione? Are you in there?" Ginny.
"Yeah, I'm in here." I hiccupped, desperately trying to stop the tears falling as harshly as they were. Ginny opened the door and walked over to me.
"What the fuck happened? One minute you were fine and the next, this!" She pointed at me, a concerned look on her face.
"The book, my late birthday present, guess who it's form."
"No. No way, seriously?" I nodded. "Well how in the name of Gryffindor did he manage to afford that? He never gets anything that expensive for anyone, except maybe George. Holy Hufflepuff!"
"What do I do Gin? We were so happy and we were so good together. And then I went and ruined it all. Oh Godric, I've messed up everything!" I was back to sobbing now, not being able to help myself. Ginny hugged me tightly and then stood up.
"We're going to fix this, everything is going to be okay, don't worry." Ginny replied, trying to comfort me. I half-heartedly smiled. I knew Ginny was being positive but I couldn't help feeling like she was completely wrong.
Fred POV
That look, the look on her face when she opened the present, it's probably the happiest I've ever seen her. Those caramel eyes shining brightly, filled with joy and surprise. And she knew it was me that had given her the book. She wanted to thank me but I just turned away. Oh Godric, why had I turned away? What was wrong with me?
Hermione was so perfect, the most amazing girl-no, young women-I had ever met. And I let her slip right through my fingers. If I had just held onto her more tightly when she had broken up with me then maybe she would've changed her mind. Of course, it's not too late to change her mind. Perhaps if I reasoned with her, she might take me back! No, Hermione had broken up with me for a reason. She had told me she was too young, that she wasn't ready. And who was I to argue with her own opinion? If not being my girlfriend made her happy, I'm happy. Oh Godric, since when did I become so obsessed with Hermione Granger?
I made my way back to the common room when Angelina caught up with me. "Fred? Are you alright?" She asked, a true concerned look in her eye.
"Not really no, I told you Hermione broke up with me right?"
"Yeah you did. Are you really that upset about it?" We walked into the common room. Hermione and Ginny were sat in the corner talking quietly. I sat down in the armchair Hermione and I had slept in.
"I know it sounds really babyish but yeah I am. I miss her Ang."
"I know. But it'll get better, I promise. And what was Hermione's excuse? That she was too young for you?" I nodded. "Well then ask her out again when you're older!" It did make sense.
"Just go and talk to him 'Mione!" I heard Ginny say. Hermione stood up. Her eyes were red and puffy and all I wanted to do was hug her.
"So, in the meantime-"Angelina started. Hermione was getting closer and my eyes were fixed on her. "-to help you get over Hermione-" Angelina said vaguely although I was barely paying attention. Hermione's eyes met mine as she walked towards me. Angelina muttered something else and then asked "So what do you think Fred?" Hermione's eyes were wide.
"Yeah sure." I replied to Angelina, not entirely sure what I was saying yes to but by the look on Hermione's face, it was something bad. Her face crumpled and she ran upstairs. Ginny, who had been watching, gave me a death stare and then raced after Hermione. "Wait, Ang. What did you ask me?" I was confused as to what could've been so bad that Hermione would be so upset.
"I asked you out. And you said yes!" She kissed my cheek and then flounced off to Katie. Oh shit, what had I gotten myself into?
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