THIS HAS BEEN RE-WRITTEN!

The first part is partially the same but after Fred's little speech it is COMPLETELY different. I would really appreciate it if you could re-read this chapter and review to let me know if you preferred it to the last attempt.

THANKYOU :')

Chapter 11- (re-written)

"Hermione… I need to tell you something."

Fred looked into Hermione's eyes and took a deep breath. He slowly reached out and took her hand in his, Hermione gasped slightly at the contact. He looked at her confused yet some what excited face and steadied himself again.

'Merlin, you would think I've had one too many fire whiskeys's I'm all over the place' Fred thought. He shook his head in an attempt to focus on the beautiful witch in front of him, who was looking more and more confused by the second.

"Yes Fred? Wh…what do you want to tell me? Hermione stuttered in almost a whisper.

This was the first proper conversation they have had since all of the incidents that had occurred during the last few days, so Fred and Hermione were as nervous as each other. Fred tried to gain eye contact but Hermione was trying her absolute hardest to look anywhere but his eyes.

Carefully, Fred reached out and lifted her chin so she would be looking straight at him. He left his hand rested on her cheek but neither of them broke the contact.

"Look Hermione, I know that you don't like me like that but I need to tell you how I feel. When mum first put you mine and George's bedroom I was really nervous about it. I had no idea why but every time you looked my way and smiled my heart sped up and I blushed. I never blush. Anyway, I ignored these things because I thought it was just because I hadn't seen you in a while. Then you slept in my bed and it was the best night of my life to have you so close to me. And then your face when you saw me in the shower just made me like you more. But then you were talking to me that morning and you said you fancied me… well me heart literally burst. I was so happy but so shocked and just as I was about to talk to you, you ran off. I went to see mum and she told me to let you cool off, so I went to Diagon Alley. Then when I came back you gave me the whole 'can we be friends' routine and my heart broke. I started to talk to George and he said that all I could do was actually tell you how I feel, so we created a plan. George got everyone out of the house and I stayed in to talk to you but George took the plan a little too far…and well you saw what happened at dinner.

Oh Hermione, what I'm trying, and failing miserably, to say is that I like you. A lot. Loads actually. I... I think I might even… love you. And I know that you don't feel the same way but I just needed to get that of off my chest because it was… Hermione why are you crying again? Please don't cry. What's wrong?"

Fred lent closer to Hermione and noticed her eyes were starting to water. 'Oh no, what I have I done now?' Her deep brown eyes glistened with unshed tears as she looked back into his piercing blue ones. He reached out and gently wiped away a stray tear that was slowly rolling down her cheek.

"I think that was the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me in my entire life. Thankyou so much Fred."

She laughed nervously through the tears and wrapped her arms around his neck to bring him into a hug. She rested her head in the crook of his neck as he placed his muscular arms around her waist. He gently rested his chin on top of her head and breathed in her wonderful scent. She smelt like vanilla with a hint of old parchment. Some may have thought this mixture was strange and unflattering but Fred thought it was perfect. It was sweet and innocent and yet still so...so Hermione. He closed his eyes and just enjoyed cradling her in his arms.

Hermione could feel her eyes start to water. That was the nicest thing anyone had ever said to her and she just couldn't help but cry a little. He was so perfect. She gently reached up and wrapped her arms around his neck as he placed his around her waist. Hermione nuzzled into his neck and heard him sigh. She smiled and closed her eyes; she wanted to savour this feeling forever. Breathing in deeply, Hermione smelt the sweet cologne that Fred applied every morning mixed with a tint of citrus which she guessed was from his shampoo. Some may have thought that the combination was weird but Hermione thought it was perfect. It was sweet yet exciting; it was so…so Fred. She closed her eyes and just enjoyed being cradled in his arms.

Around 3 minutes later Hermione slowly unhooked herself from Fred. She really didn't want to leave his tight embrace but she knew she couldn't stay like that forever, especially as he still didn't know her true feelings.

She slowly lent back but was still incredibly close to Fred. She looked into his bright blue eyes to find confusion and excitement all mixed into one. 'It's finally time'.

"Fred, these last few days have been horribly embarrassing, confusing and strange. If anyone would have told me last week that I would sleep in your bed, see you naked or just general talk to you this much I would have laughed and told them to go to St Mungos for an examination. But that being said, this has honestly been one of the best and the strangest weeks I have ever experienced and I wouldn't change it for the world. This week I got to see the real Fred Weasley, not just the prankster extraordinaire. When I said I fancied you in the kitchen I really did mean it. But when you came to see me down by the lake I decided to save myself further embarrassment by asking to forget it and just be friends. Who knew smarty-pants Granger could be so stupid, eh?"

Hermione smiled nervously and waited for Fred's reaction. He smiled softly and stroked her cheek with his left hand.

"Hermione, you are one of the smartest, prettiest and sweetest people I know. You could never, ever be stupid. If anything I'm the one who's stupid, I've not been very gentlemanly this week and I'm really sorry if I hurt your feelings. "

Hermione's eyes started to water again as she smiled softly at his words. He was so genuine and caring; it was nearly impossible to find someone nicer than Fred Weasley, she decided.

"Fred, I wasn't finished. I was trying to tell you that I like you too. A lot. Loads actually. I think I love you too."

"Well I'm really sorry Hermione but I don't think I love you."

Her face fell completely and she looked on the verge of crying. Her stomach felt as if it had been hit with a bludger when he opened his mouth again.

"I don't think I love you Hermione… I know I love you."

Her smile returned and she was happy to see that his had too.

"Well that's good because I know I love you too."

They both laughed slightly and simultaneously they started to lean forwards. Slowly Hermione reached up and took his neck in her small hands, lowering him down. His hands came to rest on her hips as their faces were mere millimetres away. She could feel his breath on her lips and she shivered slightly, they were so close. Just one small move and they would be touching.

With one last look into Hermione's eyes, Fred closed the gap between them completely. Their mouths touched and a bolt of electricity ran through them both. Slowly but surely their mouths started to move against the others- they were both in pure heaven. Fred's tongue swiped across Hermione's lower lip as if asking for permission. She agreed and slowly opened her mouth. There tongues battled and danced together in pure bliss. Fred was doing stuff to her mouth that Hermione had never thought possible. And the little sigh that had escaped Hermione's lips was possibly the most beautiful thing Fred had ever heard.

After the need for air had become too great, Fred and Hermione reluctantly pulled apart. The cheeky smile that was plastered on Fred's face was so big it looked painful. Hermione laughed at his delighted expression and Fred found he couldn't help but join in. The small giggles turned into full on laughter and soon there ribs couldn't take it anymore.

The laughter had just summed up his and Hermione's relationship perfectly. He didn't even he care that he didn't know why on earth they started laughing in the first place.

Laughing with Hermione was all that mattered.

Well there is my re-written chapter 11. I really hope you enjoyed this much more than the first. I put the first chapter 11 up yesterday and as soon as I re-read it today I knew it needed to be changed. I would really appreciate it if you reviewed just one last time to let me know if this is improved in anyway.

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