Chapter 10: Trophies

At 2 O'clock in the morning, George and Hermione were the only two people left in the common room. George slowly took off the invisibility cloak so she wouldn't get frightened – after all, Hermione was thinking she was alone in the common room.

"Hey Herms," he said in a low voice.

She jumped, "holy shit George, you startled me! I thought you went to bed hours ago!"

He showed her the cloak and she said, "oh.." as she realised exactly why he was there.

"So, are you going to tell me why you keep avoiding my brother?"

"I honestly don't think you would understand, George"

"Try me!"

And with that she began telling him everything. How sad and jealous she had been because of Fred and Angelina's relationship, how she had cried all the time. How happy she had been when Fred had asked for her help, and how sad she had been when she realised that his plan all along was to shag her in the room of requirement, making her another one of his trophies. How in love she had been…or still was…with him.

"Hermione… I didn't know."

Her eyes were full of tears now, and she shrugged with a sad smile.

"I didn't know that you felt, or still feel, that way about him." He held a small pause, "I do however know exactly what he's feeling right now." He held a small break, "He's a mess, Hermione, and honestly, I'm sick and tired of trying to encourage him all the time. I tried for several days until I realised that his heart is broken. He is so in love with you – I've never seen him like this…"

He didn't even get to finish his sentence before she had stormed up the stairs and entered the 7th year boys' dormitory.

"Fred, please wake up!" She shook him gently.

"Hermione, what's the matter? Is everyone okay?" He was already fully awake imagining all kinds of horrible things that might have happened to his family.

"I am so sorry, Fred. I've been the biggest idiot."

Fred didn't know what she was talking about, but didn't really care, for suddenly her lips came crashing down on his, and she kissed him with all her power. At first he was shocked but then he started kissing back.

He pulled her down on the bed, flipped her over, and lay on top of her, supporting his weight with one arm as they kissed. The other he planted on her hip. She had her arms wrapped around his neck, massaging his hairline.

The door opened and Fred could hear George mumble "You're welcome, buddy" as he climbed into his own bed across the room. Fred couldn't help but grinning.

He kissed Hermione Granger. She kissed him back. They kissed. And they kissed again. And they kissed all night.