Competition time! I've decided that due to your lovely comments and my slow posts over the last few years to make a promise! I'll be posting more frequently and the reviews are getting so high! The person that posts the 900th Review gets a one shot, it can anything they want it to be about, any pairing. You can even choose a scene from this story, future Fremione/kids or whatever you wish! The same will go for the 1000th reviewer, but that will be mentioned later in more detail. So good luck! A couple more chapters and we'll get to see the 900th reviewer! You must be logged in or use a username, a name with 'anon' won't be allowed as anyone could have wrote it and you won't have any proof. If that happens I'll go to the 901 reviewer and so on. Good luck!

Summary: Hermione discovers she's pregnant after a one night stand with Fred Weasley and an imposed marriage law forces them to get married. The Burrow goes wedding planning mad as the pair get to know each other while coping with the unexpected pregnancy. Not everyone's on Hermione's side though. Can they discover whose out to get them before it's too late? FW/HG

Disclaimer: If I owned Harry Potter Hedwig and Fred would never have died.

UPDATE:

Hello! Sorry for any confusion. I've had this story beta'd (23 chapters so quicker updates I swear!) and I couldn't replace the posted chapters so had to delete and repost. This chapter is the new one. I'll be posting the next one on Sunday, thats a promise.

THE ALL FALL DOWN

Hermione woke up the next morning with a grin on her face. Everything was going perfectly, the twins had been a bit of a shock, but she was looking at it with a new optimism. She had two perfectly healthy babies inside her. A wonderful boyfriend fiancé , who had given her a beautiful engagement ring and had a new flat to move into in a month time. She glanced over at Fred, who was still fast asleep curled around her. His hand was trailed protectively over her stomach and he was cuddled into her from behind. Carefully moving his hand from her stomach she rolled him off and quietly climbed out of bed.

She was starving and for once she wasn't feeling the usual effects of morning sickness. Searching the cupboards, she found a box of Weetabix on the top shelf.

"I'll make you pancakes if you ask nicely," A voice behind said. "Actually, those legs are enough of a thank you."

"George!" Hermione squealed throwing herself into his open arms. She'd completely forgotten that she was wearing one of Fred's shirts without any underwear. She pulled back and smiled sheepishly at him while she tugged at the shirt. "I thought you were coming back tomorrow."

"We were," George confirmed getting the pan out to start on the pancakes. "But Ang's sister had a breakdown or something like that. Apparently the dress didn't fit so we came back a day early. I would ask how things were going, but it looks like you're getting on very well with the boss. Trying to get a promotion?"

Hermione hit the back of George's head as he chuckled. "Git."

"How's my nephew then? The big scan was yesterday wasn't it?" George asked flipping the pancake and glancing her way.

"Oh, they're fine. Healthy and both a good size. The midwife was very pleased with their progress."

"Both!" George exclaimed dropping the pancake on the floor. "Oops, that was your fault. You're telling me my twin is having twins?" His grin could have defeated anyone elses, wide and excited like a child at Christmas.

"Definately twins."

"Fantastic! You're alright with that though right? Not going to do anything drastic?"

"I happen to have firsthand knowledge that twins can be wonderful, why would I want to get rid of that?" Hermione smiled. She went to the fridge to get some more ingredients for the pancakes while George cleaned up the mess. Neither of them noticed Fred standing in the doorway listening. "They're healthy, that's the important thing isn't it? I'll admit it was a shock at first, but I'm happy."

"Everything will be okay love," Fred said smiling proudly at Hermione from the doorway "Welcome back George."

"Thanks, Freddy, Hermione here was just telling me about our protégés, congrats mate," George grinned. "Can't be that much of a surprise though can it? With the curse and all that it was bound to happen to one of us."

"What curse?" Hermione asked placing a hand over her stomach.

"No idea, he's talking rubbish," Fred said eyeing his twin with distaste.

"Oi! I'm bloody well not, Mum told us about it a few years ago. I was distracting her while you slipped them 'love sick' sweets into her tea. She started going on about it then, about us being her cursed devils or something stupid like that. You'd have to ask her about it though, I wasn't really listening." George explained carefully flipping the new pancake.

"Great," Hermione said sarcastically rubbing her stomach. "Trust your family to have a twin curse. You mother's brothers were twins, If I remember the timelines write from the heritage book from Hogwarts."

"Yep, our uncles died in the first way. Doesn't matter, here you go. I'll make another one, seeing as it's twins," George said putting the pancake in front of Hermione. "You know what this means, don't you?"

Fred and George grinned at each other before turning to a very confused Hermione.

"What are you on about?" Hermione asked nervously sitting down at the breakfast table. "You're not planning anything illegal I hope."

"Nothing like that love," Fred smiled placing an arm around her shoulders. "We're going to have a party tonight to celebrate the twins."

"Twin parties," George agreed. "It's one of the rules, Party when you find out, party for each birthday, party for their first steps, party for..."

"Yes, yes, I get it," Hermione interrupted rolling her eyes. She looked between Fred and George, who both had the same expressions, watery eyes and a pouted lip. "Fine, we'll have a party. You two can organise it though, I'm not getting involved in this."

"Excellent," The twins said in unison.

If there was one thing the twins knew how to do, it was organise a party. Hermione was honestly overwhelmed by the detail and planning both boys put into it. Once George had finished making Hermione three pancakes, (apparently his nephews hated sharing) both boys sat down and drew up lists. Hermione had gone to get dressed and when she came back, they were both sending a total of fifty-three owls to friends and family to invite them to the party. They had three to-do lists and were working through them when Fred kissed Hermione goodbye before she floo'd home. She'd already promised Fred not to say anything because they were going to announce it at the party so everyone found out at the same time.

Everyone was excited to see Hermione return and find out how the scan had gone. Ginny was even more excited about how her night with Fred had gone although Hermione had refused to go into detail. It was Ginny's brother after all. About midday all the Weasley's got an invite to the flat for the party, including Ron. Apparently all the invites had plus one wrote on them so Hermione knew she wasn't going to have the best night. She was sure that Lavender would see to that.

"Why are the twins having a party?" Ginny asked as she applied some lipstick in front of her mirror. "I mean my weddings in two weeks and then yours' and Fred's is just after that. There's going to be plenty of time for parties."

"Fred's just happy I guess, we were both pretty anxious about the scan so he just wants to celebrate everything being well," Hermione said. It was true really; it was part of the reason for the party.

"You know Ron's bringing Lavender? I heard him asking mum earlier, you could have a word with her though and tell her you don't want Lav there."

"It's not my party, the twins are organising it. Fred's going to be there anyway. I can hardly see her getting at me in front of him," Hermione replied as she looked through her wardrobe. She finally decided on her blue dress with elasticised waist. It would show off her growing midsection and seeing as the party was about the babies, then she figured she should show off the bump.

"That dress is lovely," Ginny smiled tugging the edge of her silk dress down.

Hermione quickly pulled on the dress and straightened her hair in time for the knock at the bedroom door.

"Are you two girls coming or what?" Charlie complained from behind the door. "Hermione aren't you hosting this party with the twins?"

"No!" Hermione said swinging the door open on Charlie. She narrowed her eyes at him before complaining. "Fred and George are throwing this party, not me. Ginny and I are finishing off getting ready so we'll be there when we're ready. Go floo there with Ron and your parents. Don't shout through our door again Charlie Weasley."

Hermione slammed the door shut and marched back over to her bed to sort out her small black bag.

"Guess those mood swings are kicking in then?" Harry grinned, clapping Charlie's shoulder as he walked past. "I'd be careful if I were you, she'll be cursing you through those windows pretty soon."

"Christ, Shouldn't it be Fred she takes this out on?" Charlie muttered walking down the stairs with Harry. "Between Hermione's temper and a few angry dragons, I think I'd take the dragons."

After a few minutes Hermione managed to calm herself down, she floo'd to the twin's apartment with Ginny.

"Ah, here she is!" A voice called as Hermione stepped out the floo.

"I'd be careful Fred, Charlie's just seen Grangers wrath, and I'd tread lightly if I were you," George warned.

The place was packed; it seemed more like a Hogwarts reunion than a party for close friends. The twins had vanished all the furniture and had a table full of food in the sitting room where Lee was playing some music.

"He shouldn't try to hurry a pregnant woman then, should he?" Hermione smiled raising an eyebrow. Fred laughed and walked over to her, placing an arm around her waist.

"Oi it's not the blokes fault you girls take ages, Ang took two hours to get changed the other week and we were just nipping down the shop," George complained.

"Well, I reckon it was all worth it," Fred said pulling Hermione closer to him and placed a quick kiss to her lips. "You look beautiful love, ignore my tactless twin."

"It's alright, I happen to have a favourite twin anyway." Hermione giggled.

"Oh yes, I remember," Fred said raising an eyebrow. "Wasn't George your favourite?"

"Is that right Granger?" George smiled. "You know if you want to do a bunk and run off with me before your wedding you just have to say the word."

"Oh does she?" Angelina asked appearing from the kitchen with Katie Bell. "Just say the word?"

"I'd go sort Lee out," Katie advised "He's got the Grease album out and he's about to play Grease Lightening unless someone stops him."

"What the hell's Grease?" George asked Fred who shrugged. Both twins kissed their girls before hurrying off of to find Lee in Fred's room searching through music discs.

It wasn't long before Ginny joined the girls after putting up the security alarms. Ever since the war the Weasley's had an extensive security system put into place thanks to Bill. The ministry did their best to round-up the last of the death eater's after Voldemort's defeat, but there was still some out to do. The golden trio were most at risk from the loose death eaters so Bill put a ward on the Burrow that only allowed friends and family that knew the security code.

Hermione excused herself and made her way to the toilet. She was stopped by several people on the way including an already drunk Lee, who was hiding in the bathroom, crying as he clutched a CD case of Grease. Apparently Lee had helped the boys with the party since Hermione left and he'd been testing the punch bowls of alcohol since then as well.

After convincing Lee that the Twins weren't going to hurt his precious Grease album, Hermione tried to enter the bathroom she found it locked.

"All done," A voice called unlocking the door. The door swung open to show Lavender in a very short purple dress. "Oh, it's you."

"Yes, it is," Hermione said trying to push past Lavender, but the girl in question grabbed her arm to stop her. "Excuse me!"

"I just thought that we needed to talk about the other night. Things got out of hand and I just wanted to let you know that I forgive you." Lavender smiled sweetly. "I mean you're getting all big and everything with the baby so you're going to be emotional to start with so I can't hold it against you."

"Forgive me!" Hermione exclaimed over the music drawing in some stares from onlookers. "You're the one that started causing trouble in the first place. Oh and of course I'm gaining weight you idiot, I'm pregnant. I'm assuming you actually listened in class enough to know what that means."

"I know perfectly well what that means," Lavender growled taking a step forward so she was inches away from Hermione. "Some of us are educated enough to know what conception spells are, were you too busy with your nose in a book? Or did you trap Fred on purpose? Only chance to bag a man for you, I suppose."

Hermione didn't have time to think over Lavender's words before she raised her hand and slapped her across the face. Lavender fell back and hit her head off the door frame and cried out in pain.

"You bitch!" Lavender shouted as the music died. She shoved Hermione back pushing her into the wall and was about to raise her own hand when someone grabbed her from behind and pulled her away.

"Do that and you'll need a healer," A lanky ginger growled pulling the blonde away. Hermione glanced at the pair and released the man pulling Lavender away and towards the floo had a missing ear.

"You're alright love?" Fred asked appearing from behind, he wrapped his arms around her and rubbed a hand over her stomach.

"Yeah I'm fine, she barely touched me."

"She was about to hit you!"

"I did slap her," Hermione defended. It was very rare she lost her temper, but when it came to some people, she was quick to lash out. Hermione could never forget the wonderful feeling of slapping Draco's smug face all those years ago at Hogwarts.

"I'm sorry Hermione," Fred apologised by kissing her neck. "We never meant to invite her; we forgot to take the plus one of Ron's invite." Fred snuggled his face into the crook of her neck inhaling her scent of strawberry shampoo from her hair.

"It's fine, I'm fine. This is about the babies; don't let that horrid girl spoil this evening. You and George have done a brilliant job."

"Yes we have, come on let's go tell everyone our news," Fred said kissing the crook of her neck again before pulling back.

Hermione quickly went to the toilet as Fred waited patiently outside. When she returned to him, he led her into the main room where most of the guests were. George was back at Angelina's side, but Lavender was now missing as well as Ron.

"Oi!" Fred shouted silencing the crowd. "I know you all come here without much notice and we really appreciate that."

"Lazy gits should've been at work," George put in.

"Anyway, we did actually call you all here at a minutes' notice for a reason." Fred grabbed Hermione's hand and pulled her to his side. "My lovely fiancé and I went to the doctors yesterday for our first scan. So not only is the lovely Hermione agreeing to marry me, but she's also giving me two beautiful babies."

"Does that mean it's twins?" Charlie asked his father.

"Yes that's generally what two babies mean you git," George scoffed.

"Well done Hermione," Mrs. Weasley cried running forward and pulling the girl into a hug. "Two beautiful grand babies, Oh I'm so pleased for you."

"You know it generally takes two people to make a kid," Fred said as Hermione began getting congratulated by the crowd.

"Please," Katie laughed. "Your part in all this was over after a couple of seconds, Hermione's the one doing all the work."

"A few seconds!" Fred shouted "If that's all the action you're getting from Lee then I'm truly sorry Katie, but Fred Weasley lasts longer."

"Oh don't worry about me Fred, its poor Hermione I feel sorry for," Katie said sighing dramatically "All those hormones and she doesn't have anyone to satisfy her properly."

"She's well satisfied, Go ask her!"

Katie smirked at Fred before marching over to Hermione and pulling her from the crowd to talk in private.

"You do know that's what she wanted right?" George asked. Angelina was still at his side laughing.

"Oh sod off," Fred grumbled.

Later that night the party had died down a bit. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley had already gone home and some of the others had worked in the morning. The rest of the Weasleys and Harry were still there as well as Lee and Katie. Lee was still upset, but he'd now taken to hugging the toaster. Hermione had a sneaking suspicion that one of the twins had slipped him a test product, but she'd bring it up another day.

Hermione was standing in the kitchen with Charlie, Fred and Angelina when Ron and Lavender wandered in. Ron had his hand on the base of Lavender's back and her eyes were red raw from crying. Ron looked furious and his mouth was set in a grim line.

"Herm... Hermione," Lavender mumbled gripping the glass tightly that she was holding.

"George kicked you two out." Fred started taking a step forward.

"I know and I'll go in a minute, but I really... I've talked to Ron and he thinks I need to apologise for what I've said. We're going to be family soon so I hope we can get on and at least put up with each other," Lavender said. "I really am sorry Hermione, I was just having a bad couple of days and I took it out on you."

"Alright," Hermione said as the others looked around at her in shock. "I don't think we'll be friends, but we are going to be a family so maybe it'll be best if we just keep our feelings to ourselves."

"Are you bloody mad?" Fred asked gesturing wildly to the crazy blond woman stood in his kitchen. "She's mental, tell her to get lost and then Charlie and I will throw her out!"

"I've got to stop with all the stress Fred, it can't be good for the twins and I honestly don't have the energy for these petty arguments."

"Fine," Fred huffed "But if she says anything that upsets you, then that's it."

"Agreed," Lavender said before Hermione could answer. She held the glass out to Hermione, who casually took it. "It's just some white wine I got from the living room. I know you're pregnant, but one couldn't hurt right?"

"Yeah... erm thanks," Hermione said flashing Lavender a fake smile.

Ron grabbed Lavender's hand and the pair disappeared into the hall where they floo'd back to Lavender's house. Hermione placed the glass of wine down on the bench. She knew it was fine to have a few drinks now and then, but she really didn't want to push her luck. She had never been that much of a big drinker to start with so it didn't really bother her.

"Was that our lovely sister-in-law I saw running from here?" George asked as he entered the kitchen with Lee and Charlie's fiancée Stacey. Lee was still hugging the toaster and leaned against the bench next to Hermione's glass of wine. After a few moments, he slid down to the floor, still hugging the toaster.

Fred nodded, "Yeah came to apologise."

"Why's Lee hugging the toaster?" Hermione asked changing the conversation. "You boys didn't give him anything did you?"

"Would we do that Hermione, my dear?" George said grabbing the wine glass Hermione had put down and took a drink. "We're completely innocent."

Hermione snorted. Innocent was never a word she'd use to describe either of the twins. In true healer mode, she walked over to Lee and crouched down.

"Are you alright Lee?" Hermione asked placing a hand on his forehead.

"No!" Lee screeched clutching the toaster closer to his chest and breaking out into a fight of sobs. "They're trying to pinch my toast, it's my toast Hermione. I love her, she's mine... all mine. You can't let them take it, I can't live without it. She's my world, she's so beautiful. That shiny metal skin and blue lever, it's mine!"

Everyone in the kitchen burst into a fit of laughter except Hermione and Lee, Hermione turned around to face them and raised an eyebrow.

"God, you boys are funny," Stacey said standing next to George. "Charlie told me about your joke shop, but I never thought of things like this being sold."

"Takes a genius to think up stuff like that, doesn't it Fred?" George grinned, leaning forward and grabbing the glass of white wine from the bench. He held it up, saluting Hermione before draining it.

"Sure does George, it sure does."

Hermione huffed and was about to go in search of Ginny and Harry, but she didn't get the chance.

Everything seemed to slow down. George's eyes rolled to the back of his head and Hermione's glass fell from his hand, smashing as it hit the floor. His body became rigid as he fell backwards, smashing his head against the tiled floor. Angelina's scream filled the house and everyone fell silent as George began to fit on the floor. His lips were almost blue and his face was so pale he looked like a ghost. His body continued to convulse as everyone stayed glued to their spot in shock. Blood leaked from the back of his head from the impact. Angelina's screams came to halt just as George's lifeless body came to a stop. His empty eyes stared at the ceiling, unblinking, his chest was still.

Then his heart stopped.

NEXT CHAPTER: 14th June

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