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Dances and Dinner

Nov. 18

Hermione and I are friends again! She has finally forgiven me for that Halloween prank. I'm pretty much as happy as a guy could be. Well, I would be...if it weren't for one thing...well person. My one and only brother Ron. I think he has a thing for Hermione. And I mean he is more than welcomed to like any girl he chooses...except for her. Of all the girls in the world do we have to like the same one? Yes, yes I am admitting to have more than friendly feelings for her.

I wouldn't be admitting this if it wasn't for what happened earlier today. We found out that there's going to be a huge dance at the school this year, something called the Yule Ball. So anyway we had to go to dance class. Yeah, me at dance class. So all the Gryffindors were sent to huge room with McGongall and Filch to learn how to dance. The boys all sat on one side and the girls were on the other, it was incredibly awkward. McGonagall's going on and on about how we have to set a good example and maintain the standards set by Godric and blah blah blah. After lecturing she calls Ron up and has him demonstrate dancing with her. And yes I did die and go to heaven. It was amazing George and I turned to each other with huge grins on our faces.

Harry leaned over, "You're never going to let him live this down are you?"

"Never." we both replied deviously.

After getting a good laugh McGonagall told us all to walk forward and practice dancing. Pretty much no one moved. We all stood there paralyzed, no one wanted to dance, it was incredibly embarrassing. We all looked at each other waiting for someone to make the first move. Finally Ginny walked over to where the guys were standing and asked him to dance. I nearly died seeing my little sister walking over to Harry, now I know there's something going on with them. Harry smiled and blushed a bit and accepted. After that everyone calmed down a bit and began walking over to each other. A few girls asked me to dance but I just shook my head and at the time I had no idea why I did that. I mean quite a few cute girls asked me to dance, including Angelina. I couldn't help but keep looking over to see where Hermione was. She wasn't dancing with anyone instead she was talking to Ron who I think was asking her to dance. I took a deep breath and walked over:

"Hermione, you wanna dance with me?" I flashed her my most handsome smile.

Hermione looked slightly taken back but pleased, "Sure." she put her books down and walked away from Ron who I thought was going to burn holes through me with his eyes.

I put my hand on her waist and took her hand with my free one. At first we danced in awkward silence, I could feel quite a few eyes on us, including those of all my siblings. But once we were comfortable we started chatting.

"So, how are things with you 'Mione?"

"Good, just happy that Harry is still alive and only has two tasks left."

"Like I said before Harry is the one person who can handle all of this." I told her reassuringly.

"But he didn't want this, he didn't volunteer for this. He shouldn't have to do it."

She had me there, "True...but he'll get through this. Alive."

She looked up and smiled at me, "Thank you. I try talking to Ron about this and he just gets goofy and has no idea what to say."

I laughed, "That's Ron for you."

Hermione smiled a bit, "I suppose."

"Have you started working on the muggle studies project?"

"Actually no, I've been so bombarded with work for Transfiguration and Potions that I haven't had a chance to do much of anything else. How bout you?"

I shrugged, "Haven't thought about it much."

"Didn't Professor Sinstra say we could work on it with a partner?" Hermione said looking downward.

"Did you wanna work on it together?" I asked a little too eagerly.

Hermione bit her bottom lip, "Well, I don't know."

I gave her a puppy dog face, "C'mon 'Mione it would be fun."

She rolled her eyes, "I just don't wanna be the one stuck doing all the work."

"I will do work, scoot's honor."

Hermione laughed, "It's scout's honor, Fred not scoot."

"So, are we partners?"

Hermione sighed, "Yeah, I suppose so."

"Awesome, did you wanna meet up tonight at around nine at the library?"

"Sounds great." Hermione smiled.

The music stopped and the couples begin to split apart. Hermione grabbed her books and ran over to Harry and Ron. The Golden Trio walked out but not before Hermione turned and waved at me. I sighed happily and waved back. George and Lee ran over to me and the three of us headed over to Herbology.

The rest of the day went by so slow. For whatever reason nine o'clock just seemed to get farther and farther away from me. George, Lee and I all had dinner and we ran into the trio on our way. Ron was pretty cold towards me but Hermione and Harry acted normal.

"Hey, what's up?" George greeted.

"We're on our way to dinner." Harry smiled at us.

"So are we." I said walking next to Hermione. I could have sworn she looked down a bit and blushed the tiniest bit.

"Actually I'm going to the library." Hermione said matter-of-factly.

"But Hermione, what about dinner?" I asked.

"I'll eat later." she said turning the hallway towards the library., "Bye guys."

"Does the girl ever eat?" I asked to no one in particular.

"Why do you care?" Ron asked angrily.

Harry, Lee and George all looked taken back, "I care cause she's my friend and she shouldn't be spending all of her time at the library."

"Last time I checked she spent most of her free time with you." Ron stormed off. Harry looked at me apologetically and ran off after him.

"What was that all about?" I asked the other two as we made our way to the dining hall.

Lee shrugged and looked at George who said, "Well, you've been spending a lot of time with Hermione and everyone knows our dear brother is in love with her."

I raised my eyebrow, "Like Hermione would ever go for him."

Lee and George stopped, "You do like her."

"What? What are you two talking about?" I could feel my ears getting red.

George burst out laughing, "You really do like her, look your ears are turning red."

"You are crazy dear brother." I said brushing him off and walking into the Great Hall.

"Whatever you say." George said, I could tell he was smirking behind my back.

The rest of the night went by rather uneventfully until nine o'clock that is. On my way down to the library I decided to make a pit stop at the Kitchens to pick Hermione something up to eat. I had the elves round up some sandwiches and a little pie for dessert. I threw the stuff in my bag and ran over to the library. I walked and was surprised at how many people were actually in the library. I waved at a few friends including Angelina who just gave me a fake smile and turned back to Katie Bell. I found Hermione nestled in a back corner practically alone. The only other person there was none other than Viktor Krum- I didn't even know he could read. I'm assuming that he's doing research for that egg.

"Hey "Mione." I sat down across from her.

"Hi Fred. "She greeted me scribbling furiously on her parchment, "I just need a minute to finish this and then we can start doing our project."

"Take your time." I started pulling the food out of my bag. Hermione finished her parchment and looked at me inquisitively, "Fred Weasley, what do you have there?"

"Your dinner, m'lady." I grinned.

"Fred, you didn't have to do this." Hermione smiled sheepishly.

"I wanted to do this, 'Mione, I don't think you've eaten all day since breakfast." I pushed the food toward her, "Eat up."

She sighed and began eating. At first she picked at it but then she started to really tear into it. I was surprised at how someone so tiny could eat so quickly. I couldn't help but laugh which caused her to get really self-conscious and stop eating, "Aww, 'Mione don't stop. It's cute."

Hermione blushed, "I'll finish while we work."

Hermione and I pulled out our parchments and got to work. Our first order of business was to pick a topic, we decided on electricity (I love electricity). The next few hours were spent brainstorming and eating the pie. I loved watching Hermione work, she was so cute always biting her lower lip and tapping her quill. We were able to outline what we were going to write and everything and decided to meet on Wednesday to finish up.

"Are you going back to the common room?" I asked throwing my bag over my shoulder.

Hermione shook her head, "I want to finish up my Potions essay." Hermione disappeared behind the table and pulled out a large book and another parchment.

I stood there, I didn't wanna leave her there it was already past midnight, "Why don't you work on it in the lounge, that way you don't have to walk back by yourself."

Hermione smiled at me, "Fred, I'll be fine you don't have to wait up for me."

"Sorry, 'Mione I can't leave you here." I said sitting back down.

Hermione rolled her eyes but was grinning, "You Weasleys are so stubborn." She threw her books in the bag and we headed out. Before leaving though I noticed Viktor Krum still at his table and I smiled at him, he didn't acknowledge me at all.

"I didn't think Viktor Krum could read." I joked to Hermione as we made our way back to the common room.

"He's in there all the time actually. It's rather annoying since he's usually accompanied by his fan club."

"Hmm that's interesting." I mused.

We got to the common room and Hermione took a seat at the table closest to the fire place. I stood at the bottom of the stairwell while she got settled, "Good night Hermione."

"Good night Fred." Hermione was scribbling in her parchment.

I started walking to my dorm when I heard my name, "Fred." I raced back down, "Hermione?"

"I just wanted to say thanks for walking me back and everything." Hermione smiled.

"Any time." I smiled.

And now here I am getting ready for bed. This day really couldn't have gotten any better.