Sorry the websites aren't working for the dresses, that's annoying.

JK ROWLING OWS as you all know.

Charlie stood up as soon as they got to the table and pulled out Hermione's chair. She smiled at him; she couldn't remember the last time Ron had pulled out her chair for her. She sat down and he pushed it in, letting his hands brush across her shoulders and she shivered. She looked over at him as he sat next to her and gave her his sexy crooked grin and it made her heart melt to her toes.

Hermione blushed slightly and looked at the other people occupying their table; it was so easy to get lost in his eyes. And she knew she was mooning over him. They all easily slipped into a comfortable conversation about Quidditch, the war and everything in between. Hermione loved being able to debate a topic and Charlie was a worthy opponent in her wit. Ginny and Harry were also enjoying their selves immensely, they loved seeing Hermione get heated about a topic she was confident and passionate about, and seeing Charlie take her for her money was hilarious. They were interrupted by a pretty blonde waitress who looked the boys up and down when she walked to the table. She smiled at them, and bent to give them their menus, showing off her overly large fake boobs.

The waitress turned to Harry and noticed Ginny giving her the death stare and decided that while getting the attention of Harry Potter would be great (and awesome to brag to her friends about) there was a handsome red haired man sitting at the table as well. She looked to the girl sitting next to him and shrugged her off, here was a man who was with the wrong girl and she'd show him how right she was for him. His muscled body made the waitress feel weak in her knees as she imagined him pinning his body over hers.

So she turned on her charm totally for Charlie, smiling and flirting. It made Hermione completely jealous and angry, and she knew she had no right to be. Here was her good friend and they were out to dinner. It wasn't a date and she should stop thinking that it was. She looked down at her menu with a sad look on her face, feeling once again that she didn't deserve to be loved.

"Now I definitely recommend you try to veal, it's so good. It's to die for." Hermione heard the waitress saying to Charlie and she looked up. The waitress was looking him in the eye and licking her lips. Hermione paled, what guy was going to turn down this beautiful girl who was obviously throwing herself at him. Guys were so predictable.

But what Hermione didn't realize that Charlie wasn't predictable at all, he turned his attention on her and grabbed her hand, "Have you looked at the menu Mione?" he asked in a soft voice.

She looked up quickly and could see his face was very close to hers, she could see his eyes go from brilliant green to a dark forest. "Umm…" she stuttered out.

He squeezed her hand and smiled, "Do you mind if I order for you, I know what you like." He said winking.

Hermione's breath caught in her throat and she squeezed his hand back. She smiled and knew she shouldn't categorize Charlie in the same way as every other guy, he was obviously special.

Charlie turned back on the waitress, "We'd both like to have the garden salad to start, and then we'd like the chicken cordon bleu and a chocolate mousse for dessert." He turned and looked back at Hermione and smiled sexily, "Maybe we'll take dessert to go." He winked at her and she blushed.

Ginny burst out laughing, "We'll have the same thanks, Charlie do you want Harry and I to leave you guys alone?"

Charlie laughed too, "Oh we'll have all the time to be alone later," he said suggestively.

The waitress walked huffily away, really what did that girl have that she didn't.

Charlie looked at Hermione and threw his arm around her shoulders and squeezed, "Sorry Mione, I hate when girls throw themselves at me. It's really frustrating. And here I am sitting with one of the most beautiful women I know and she thinks I'd be interested in her." He shook his head and went back to talking with Harry.

Hermione eyes got huge and she looked at Ginny who was looking like she just won the lottery. She motioned her head at her best friend to go to the washroom. Ginny smiled, "Alright boys, we just need to go powder our noses," she snorted at that. "Don't pick up any ladies while we're gone." She leaned down and kissed Harry. "I mean it."

Harry laughed, "We'll take your time, Charlie's and my other dates are coming."

They all laughed, and the girls quickly rushed to the washroom.

**OoO**

Hermione breathed like she was hyperventilating, "What does this mean Ginny, IM SO CONFUSED."

"Sweetie calm down! What is there to be confused about? He likes you, and now you know it." Ginny placed her hands on Hermione's shoulders, "Take a DEEP breath."

Hermione sat on the counter, "Your right Gin, why do I let myself get so excited about this. I just really expected him to go for that waitress. She's his type. Beautiful, thin, tall with long legs." She looked down at herself dejectedly. "Why do I even bother?"

Ginny shook her a bit, "Sweetie, stop it really. Cause now you're starting to piss me off. You are beautiful, breathtaking, intelligent and funny. You're his type! Stop putting yourself down and just go with it."

Hermione looked up and Ginny and gave her a small smile, "I guess I am getting annoying aren't I?"

Ginny hugged her, "I'll forgive you for it this once, do you ever take your own advice?"

Hermione looked at her, "What are you talking about Gin?"

Ginny cocked her head, "Don't you remember when I wanted so bad to be with Harry all those years at school? And you told me too wait and be patient and go with the flow."

Hermione laughed and jumped down, "You're right Gin, man do I have a smart best friend."

Ginny laughed, "Don't forget sexy and amazing." She said saucily.

Hermione wrapped her arm around the others shoulder, "I think I'll leave Harry to tell you that."

The girls laughed and walked out of the bathroom.

**OoO**

While the Hermione was getting a talking to in the bathroom the guys were doing what guys do best. And that's guy talk.

"I never would have guessed you and Hermione mate," Harry said laughing.

"Is it that obvious Harry?"

"Yah, just a little bit man, you've haven't been able to keep you're eyes off her the entire time."

Charlie sighed, "I know," he shook his head, "I've always had feelings for her, since the first time I met her we clicked."

Harry looked at him questioningly, "Wasn't that in our 4th year? At the world cup?"

"Yah, and don't look at me like that Harry. I didn't mean they've always been romantic feelings. She intrigued me. She was so smart and had such a good head on her shoulders. It was nice to talk to her. And then she came to Romania and she had matured so much. Beautiful and intelligent. It started out friendly feelings, but I haven't been able to get her out of my head for the past two years."

Harry took a deep breath, "Wow Charlie, I never would have guessed that."

Charlie laughed, "I never imagined I'd have a chance with her, I thought my baby brother wasn't this stupid to throw such a magnificent woman away."

Harry smiled at Charlie, "Well man, you definitely have my consent. Hermione is really special and she deserves someone to take care of her. To treat her the way she is supposed to be treated." Harry reached out to shake his hand. "I know Hermione likes you too, she's just really mixed up right now. It might take her a while to realize that she's worth it to you."

Charlie's eyes got darker with anger, "I could really hurt my brother for what he did to her."

Harry laughed, "I heard you already did."

The boys both laughed. Harry smiled, "Thanks for doing that though mate, I wanted too. But being in the middle really sucks."

"I figured it would be hard on you, no worries. I'd do it again in a second. I don't care that he's my brother, doesn't make him any less of an idiot."

"I hope it works out for you Charlie, she's a great woman. But I'll actually kill you if you hurt her." Harry said seriously. "She doesn't deserve to be hurt anymore."

"I know Harry, I'd do pretty much anything to make her happy."

Harry smiled, "Alright, as long as we understand each other," they both laughed again. Both understanding the other more and respecting more.