Chapter 10

The afternoon hours ticked away as it got closer to Hermione's party. Mrs. Weasley had sent an owl over letting them know that the whole family was coming aside from the children of course. This was actually going to be the first Weasley gathering that no children would be present as Hugo and Lily were the youngest of the grandchildren. The Burrow had been enchanted to expand during summer holidays when most the family stayed there. And during the winter months it would go back to the size Ginny and Ron had known as kids. Hermione thought it would be weird to be at the burrow without kids running around. It had been over 20 years since Teddy Lupin was born and though he wasn't technically related he grew up as part of the family and for the next 11 years after he was born, 12 more Weasely/Potters came into the world, cementing the fact that the Weasleys were by far one of the largest wizarding family's in existence. Hermione was nervous. She didn't like being the center of attention and she didn't know what to make of all this new information about Ginny. Ron could tell something was making Hermione anxious and guessed it might have something to do with Ginny but he kept his thoughts to himself.

When it was time for them to getting going, Hermione sneaked into the kitchen and quickly downed a glass of firewhiskey hoping it would calm her nerves a little. Not being much of a drinker, it went to right to her head and she had to steady herself before meeting Ron out in the living room.

"You all right Love? You seem a little off… are you, are you drunk?" Ron said incredulously.

"Don't be silly Ron! I'm not drunk!" Hermione said slightly bumping into the corner of the couch. "okay so I had a shot of firewhiskey. It's my birthday for gods' sake! Can't a girl have a celebratory drink?" Boy, Hermione thought to herself, I really am a lightweight! I'm feeling rather good!

"A rather large shot by the looks of it!" Ron laughed, he rarely got to see his wife in such a state and knew she'd probably have more at the party. Oh this is going to be interesting he thought to himself. "Well we best get going so we can get you another drink love! Plus we don't want the guest of honor being late. Perhaps we'd better take the floo." They both grabbed a handful of powder as they stepped into the hearth and shouted "The Burrow" and with a green flash they were stumbling into Ron's parents' kitchen.

The flash of green caught the attention of the Molly and Ginny who were in the kitchen finishing up with the food. Ginny immediately noticed Hermione's slightly disheveled appearance as she stepped from the hearth toward the read haired women.

"Oh Molly, thank you so much for throwing me a party!" Hermione said wrapping her arms around her suspicious mother-in-law.

"Of course dear! You know how I love my parties," responded Molly before adding "You seem quite cheery Hermione, having a good birthday I see." Hermione released her mother-in-law who was now giving her son Ron the "look" and made her way to Ginny.

"Ginny! I cannot wait until tomorrow! Best birthday present ever I'm sure!" The alcohol encouraging Hermione to hold onto her sister-in-law for a little longer than she generally would and Ginny did not seem to mind,

"Merlin Herm! Are you drunk? Ron what did you do to her?" Ginny said somewhat accusingly.

"Me? Why are you so quick to point your fingers at me? We had a picnic and bike ride in the park! Hermione got drunk all on her own!" Ron said defending himself but with humor in his voice.

"For the record, I am not drunk." Hermione stated matter of fact-ly. "I am tipsy. And no, Ron had nothing to do with it. I am a 40 year old woman, surely I can decide for myself if I can have a drink before my own birthday party."

"Bloody hell Hermione, this is you after one drink?" Ginny said with a laugh.

"Ginevra! Don't swear like that, it is unbecoming of a lady." Molly snapped at her daughter.

"For Merlin's sake Mum, I am not a child. That being said, I think Hermione's got the right idea! This is the first 'adult' party we've had in quite a while, and I say drinks all around!" Ginny said linking her arm in Hermione's leading her out into the garden where the rest of the family was waiting with Molly and Ron following close behind. "Everyone grab a glass!" Ginny announced giving a flick of her wand and glasses appeared in everyone's hands filled with firewhiskey. "I want to propose a toast! To Hermione, the brightest, most beautiful witch I know!" Everyone raised their glasses with Ginny and cheerily said "To Hermione!" Meanwhile the brunette witch enjoyed being held by Ginny and having heard her say she was beautiful before drinking her own glass.

"Right, well thank you everyone! But I think I better eat something before all this liquor knocks me on my arse!" This had everyone laughing as Hermione was not one to lose control in anyway and even the thought of it was comical. Everyone was there; Arthur, Molly, Bill, Fleur, Percy, Audrey, George, Angelina, Harry and even Ron's brother Charlie who rarely left his dragons in Romania, especially for something as small as a birthday party. Hermione was really touched and she almost felt like crying. At that moment, Ginny squeezed her a little closer then led her to the table. The food was delicious and Hermione was glad to get something in her stomach. The absence of children allowed everyone to let their hair down so to speak. Nearly everyone had a few drinks and pretty soon things started to get a little crazy. Bill and Charlie resorted to one of their old games of dueling tables, which normally would have bothered their mother, but tonight she joined in and her table so viciously attacked her sons' that the game was over pretty quickly. Ron, Harry, Angelina and George played a drunken match of quidditch, which was quite amusing to watch. Percy, who was always extremely reserved had cranked up the wireless and was dancing like an idiot much to the shock and entertainment of everyone else, especially his wife. Soon enough, more people joined in and were bopping around like a bunch of teenagers. Hermione thought about what all the children would think if they saw their parents and grandparents acting like fools and she began laughing.

"Having a good birthday Love?" She felt her husbands arms wrap around her from behind.

"Yes Ron. I truly am. This may be the best birthday to date! Thank you!" Still riding the high of her buzz she looked over to see Ginny dancing with Harry. My gods, she thought, she is absolutely striking. Ginny was very seductively grinding against her husband, in front of her entire family no less, but now one aside from Hermione seemed to notice. Harry has got to be the luckiest wizard of all time, she thought as she watched Ginny rub her firm athletic body all over his. She felt warmth growing in her lower abdomen and she quickly turned to face Ron.

"I think it's time that we go." This comment took Ron by surprise seeing as Hermione had really been enjoying herself.

"Ok, I thought you were having a good time, you just said,"

Hermione cut him off, "yes I am having a lovely time but husband," she said placing her had on his chest leaning in to whisper into his ear, "now it is time to leave." Ron very quickly picked up on her point.

"Right!" Ron said grabbing her hand and started to pull her through his family toward his parents. "Thank you Mum and Dad for the great party but we really need to get going, Hermione has an early morning after all. Good-bye! We love you!"

They heard someone wolf whistle behind them followed by George's voice, "Yeah we know where your going, going to give her her real present, right Ron?" Ron's neck quickly flushed with embarrassment as did Hermione's cheeks. Ignoring George's comment Hermione said a general good bye and thank you as they rushed off to the fireplace to floo back home, they both knew they were too drunk to apparate. Ginny meanwhile had stopped dancing with Harry long enough to see her brother and sister-in-law running towards the house and her heart sink. "yeah Harry, I think I am ready to go too."

Hermione and Ron tumbled into their living room a few moments later. Hermione forcefully pushed her husband down onto the couch and began to undo her blouse.

"What has gotten into you?" Ron said breathlessly as he started to loosen his tie, "I like it!"

"I think it is fair to say that I deserve some birthday sex, wouldn't you?" Hermione said seductively. She now was standing in front of Ron without a shirt in only her bra and she was stepping out of her skirt. She then knelt in front of him and started unbuttoning his shirt and eventually undoing his belt. Ron was beyond excited as was evident from the growing bulge in his pants. Hermione, in one quick move, stood up and pulled off Ron's trousers and boxers while simultaneously slipping out of her on panties and jumped onto his lap. Before Ron could think she was kissing him ferociously and riding him with a steady rhythm. His body responded and he was kissing her back and he placed his hands on her hips and began guiding her body steadily. He was enjoying Hermione being on top but before long he wanted to be in control so he firmly grabbed her ass and stood up. She instinctively wrapped her legs around his waist and she felt her back be pushed up against the cold wall. The sensation was extraordinary. She was very impressed with Ron's strength and stamina given the amount of drinks he'd have and the fact they hadn't had sex like this probably before they were married. Hermione soon found herself on the edge of orgasm, another pleasant surprise, and could tell Ron was very close is well. She allowed her mind to wander to the one place she'd been trying to avoid, Ginny, and felt her body explode with an immense wave of pleasure. Ron had come as well and was mostly supporting himself against the wall. He mustered some strength and carried his wife into their bedroom feeling rather satisfied. Hermione, though physically contented, immediately felt very guilty for thinking of Ginny while having sex with her husband, something she'd never allowed herself to do before. She then realized this had been the best sex she'd ever had with Ron and knowing that her thinking of Ginny had been why made her feel even worse. One she felt in a way like she was cheating and two, she had endured years of mediocre sex, had she just given into he Sapphic thoughts, perhaps she and her husband would have had a richer sex life. Ron sat her down gently on the bed and flopped down next to her.

"That-was-fan-fucking-tastic! Woo! I feel like I'm 20 years old again!" Rom said excitedly even though he sounded somewhat exhausted. "was it good for you Herm?"

"It certainly was," Hermione responded truthfully while smiling at her husband. It had been 'fan-fucking-tastic' as Ron put it, she just hated herself for needed to think of Ginny for it to be that way.

"I wish it was you 40th birthday everyday!" Ron joked.

"Ha! Don't remind me I'm 40! You still have the joy of being in your 30s for a few more months, no need to rub it in. Though I suppose if it were my 40th birthday everyday, I'd never be getting older which might be nice," Hermione said good naturedly, trying to push Ginny back out of her mind. "And sadly Ron, we are not 20 because I am thoroughly exhausted and it is true that I have an early morning," she said thinking back to their hurried exit from the party. Ugh, she though, how embarrassing. The truth was she had been so turned on watching Ginny dance that she needed sexual release, that and she was insanely jealous that she could not stand there watching any longer and she needed to leave.

"You're right Love, I'm beat. Promise me we'll do that again though when you come back from your restful weekend." Ron winked at his wife.

"Certainly dear, we most certainly can do that again," Hermione said thinking that after this weekend she'd probably have so much pent up sexually energy she'd need a week to fuck it out. And with that she rolled over and kissed her husband goodnight and snuggled up against him wishing the whole time that he could be enough. Luckily the combination of alcohol and rigorous lovemaking had worn her out so she drifted off quickly to sleep.