I decided to update today, because I don't really like just updating once a week. My sister says I'll get more reviews if I wait, but I've decided to do it a different way. I'll set a goal for how many reviews I want and then once I get that I'll update … It just makes me sad that so many people are reading my story, but not that many review …

Some of the chapter is a little bit of a filler/getting through time, but enjoy!

*HG pov*

"Honestly you two! You should be studying for your finals THAT ARE TOMORROW! Not talking about your girlfriends!!" ughh this is what I get for studying in the Gryffindor Common Room .

"Someone sounds jeaaalous Hermione!" joked Ron. Or was he serious, and only dating Lavender to make me want him back … oh no, you can never tell with Ron … this break was going to be interesting.

"Oh Ronald, she's not jealous. She has like five guys after her." Said Ginny.

It was weird how now that I didn't like Ron or anyone at school, guys asked me out more. They usually asked me to Hogsmead visits, and I would have to say no because I had to work at the shop with Fred and George … but still. Why now?

"Who??" asked Ron

"Jeez Ron it's no big deal, just study or I'm leaving!" I threatened and started to get up to make it believable.

"FINE but we'll talk about this later."

We studied the rest of the night with no interruption at our table in the Common room. At 10:30 I returned to my room and went to sleep. I needed a lot of sleep for my tests. We only had three more days until Christmas Break and I had 11 finals to take.

…

Monday and Tuesday had all been review in the classes, but on Wednesday I had Charms, and Herbology in the morning, and Muggle Studies after lunch. That night I had Astronomy after it was dark. On Thursday morning before lunch I had Transfiguration, and History of Magic. After lunch I had Ancient Runes, and then Care of Magical Creatures. Friday I had Potion before lunch and then Arithmancy, and DADA before dinner. I had the most finals, but I lived through them.

That night dinner was quite a celebration. We all were so happy finals were over, but were also ecstatic that we were leaving for vacation tomorrow morning. It was decided by Mrs. Weasley that EVERYONE, no exceptions, would spend the break at The Burrow. This was going to a very entertaining, but crowded break.

After dinner we all stayed up and talked, but then around midnight I returned to my room to pack. I packed all of my muggle winter clothes, my robes I would need, and all my text books. I have stopped reading anything that does not have to do with my courses, because that's just too much. So after I was all packed, I finally go asleep.

The next morning everyone was up and in the Great Hall early for breakfast. Harry, Ginny, Ron, Lilah, and I all crammed into one of the first carriages (… wait why didn't Ron wait for Lavender?? … oh well they must have had a fight …), so we could get a good compartment. We all got on the train and promptly fell asleep, because all of us had been staying up late the entire week.

Over the course of the trip random people began to wake up. Lilah and I were the first two to wake up …

"So how do you think you did on your finals Lilah?"

"I think I did great on all of them. What about you Hermione?"

"I think I did well. I'm just glad it's break!"

"Oh me too! Everything's been so stressful in my life, from school to family. … When my family first told me I'd be marrying Draco I wasn't so sure I'd be happy, but I really have missed him. He's so sweet when he wants to be. I really want you guys to understand that he's not all bad, because I would like you all to come visit me over break!"

"Really?"

"Yes! My first rule with Draco was saying our kids will not be obsessed with being pure blood. I don't want everyone hating my family."

"Lilah I know that Ginny and I could never hate you or your family!"

"Aw thanks Hermione! It feels good to talk about these things with people who can see both sides. Like if I talk about how I want to have more than one kid everyone is appalled because their can only ever be only one Malfoy heir or the world is going to end! The Malfoy's are rich enough to split the fortune in three and they'd never have to work! I don't see what the big deal is! … And it's not like I'm trying to gloat about money either, it's just so annoying when people tell me what I can and cannot do!"

"There's a rule that you can only have one kid?"

"Yeah but I don't care. Things need to change."

"hahahah good for you Lilah, so are you guys talking about having kids already?"

"Well when we're married … I just love kids, that's all." Liliah replied shyly

"Yeah I love kids too … I was just telling Harry the other day how I want to start a family." Started Ginny when she woke up. We all continued to talk the whole way home. When we arrived back at the platform, everyone thought the train ride went by really quickly.

Harry and Ron said they'd get Ginny and my trunks, so we went to go find Mrs. Weasley. Usually, as soon as we get off the train, Mrs. Weasley comes over crying, and gives us all one of her famous hugs … but today we didn't get one. She was no where to be found.

"How odd …" said Ginny suspiciously

"Yeah I know … I wonder what's happened …" I agreed

"I bet she's upset about something … maybe it's because I stayed at Grimmauld's Place when Harry and I got home during the summer. You know how she was when Bill moved out …"

"True … but then who is going to pick us up?" I asked nervously.

"NEVER FEAR!" yelled Fred as he and his twin came onto the platform. I realized then and there, that I couldn't lie to myself any longer. As soon as I saw Fred, my heart seemed to skip a beat, and I got a feeling in my stomach. … I really liked Fred …

"WE ARE HERE! … and we're late because FRED had to drive and he's a bloody git!"

"Don't be jealous George, just because you didn't get to. And it's not my fault the car ran out of the fas!"

"It is so! Dad said to make sure everything was working. This is all your fault."

"Fas?" Ginny asked me curiously.

"I think they mean gas Gin." Said Harry as him and Ron came over. "Here I'll drive home so there's no mishaps."

"Sounds good to me." Said Fred with a smirk.

"WHAT?" said George with a look of panic on his face. He turned to his twin, "We agreed if you drove here, I COULD DRIVE HOME!"

"What the Savior of the Wizarding World says, goes." Said Fred with a false serious look on his face. George looked so angry. He almost looked as if he might punch his twin.

"Now, now." Said Harry looking annoyed, because he hated their jokes about the war. "George can drive home … I'll sit in the front seat though and supervise."

"Fine." Was all George said as we all made it off the platform and to the car.

I turned towards Fred. "It sounds like you guys need me at work … to referee."

"Yeah," said Fred as he glared towards his brother. "He's mad that the last experiment went wrong, when Alicia was over. It's not like it's all my fault! He's just mad about what the Ministry said."

"Oh .. Wait what did the ministry say?" I asked.

"Whoops … um, you'll here at dinner … if you don't hear about it before from MUM." Said Fred looking cross.

"What is it? Just tell me."

"No."

"YES"

"NO"

"Fine!" I said realizing defeat when I saw it, as we got in the car. Ron, Ginny, Fred, and I all climbed in the back and George and Harry in the front. Fred usually gave in right away, but if he was serious about something, he could be stubborn … What could it BE that he couldn't tell me.

… If he didn't tell me, I wouldn't talk to HIM.

"Are you not going to talk to me now?!" asked Fred … how'd he know?

I didn't even look at him. How could I have a crush on him?!

"I'd be mad at you too mate. FOR TAKING MUM'S SIDE!" yelled George from the front seat.

"IT'S NOT LIKE WE HAVE A CHOICE!" Fred yelled back.

"Whatever you just agree because then you'll get to … and mum just wants us to because she's up to something. Stupid Ministry." mumbled George in an annoyed voice as he started the car. Now I was really curious …

"George what is it?" I asked. Maybe HE would crack.

"oh nothing …" he said. I turned to Ginny and talked to her since the twins were being so secretive.

George was quite the speeder, so we were back at The Burrow in no time at all. Ginny and I hurried inside and left the guys with the trunks. Mrs. Weasley was in the kitchen. She ran and hugged me and then Ginny … I guess she was a little mad that she moved out.

"Oh girls, I'm so sorry I missed picking you up, but I had to make lunch for the expecting women in the house." She said excitedly.

"women? As in plural?" asked Ginny.

"Yes dear, Penny is about 3 months! She told us last night. How exciting!" she was saying as the boys levitated the trunks upstairs. "Now go upstairs and unpack in Ginny's room. Sorry dear but there's no room for you and Harry to room together, so it's back like the summer."

"… I expected that." Sighed Ginny as we headed upstairs to pack. We were busy unpacking when all of a sudden we heard yelling from the kitchen. We ran down the stairs to find Mrs. Weasley and the twins in the kitchen. … I felt like this had happened before.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU'RE NOT GOING BACK GEORGE?!" yelled Mrs. Weasley

"I MEAN MUM, THAT THE LAW ONLY SAYS ONE OF THE OWNERS HAS TO GO BACK SO I DON'T KNOW WHY I HAVE TO!" yelled George back. Fred actually just stood there not taking sides. How unusual.

"WHY WON'T YOU JUST GO BACK FOR A SEMESTER?! YOU KNOW THAT I ALWAYS WANTED YOU TO GO BACK, DON'T YOU SEE HOW SAD IT MAKES ME?! But fine, if you don't care about how I feel, fine, George don't go back, but I'm not having this argument when my 9 month old daughter in law, who is carrying my first grandson, is sleeping upstairs." She turned around and went back to her cooking.

… hmmm this is what they were talking about in the car … George stormed out the door, so I decided to follow and get to the bottom of this. I walked into the family room and George was pacing in front of the fire place, and Fred was sitting on the couch with his head in his hands.

"Why can't you just take my side?!" George asked Fred irritated.

"Because mum's right. We need to go back."

"We both know the only reason you want to go back!"

"Don't start that again George, you know that's not the only reason …"

… What were they talking about? And why did Fred want to go back? … huh .. I feel like I'm spying …

"Hey guys, can I come in?" I asked sweetly.

"Course Mione." Replied Fred. George just nodded.

"So … let me see if I get this right. You guys have to go back to Hogwarts and get a diploma, so you can keep your shop open?"

"yea…" They both replied dully.

"And Fred doesn't mind, but George refuses?"

"yea" agreed Fred

"Now George, you know if Fred gets a diploma, and you don't, he'll never let you live it down… Also what if Lee is sick, and he can't work at the Hogsmead Shop … you can't run it. The Ministry won't allow it. I know you don't want to go back, but some things in life you have to do."

George glared at me for a second, and sighed. "FINE! I give up."

…

The next few days went by without much eventfulness. Everyone was just lounging around the house, getting ready for Christmas (that was now a week away) or were at the shop helping out the twins. It was very busy time for them. Mrs. Weasley on the other hand was always out and about, ready at any moment, for her first grand son to come. Natasha was due any day, and everyone was excited.

We were all in the family room. Harry and Ron were playing Wizard's Chess on the coffee table, while Ginny watched. I was reading my History of magic text book, while Fred and George were in the corner playing with Teddy, and Victorie.

There was apparently some sort of meeting in the kitchen that none of us, who were attending Hogwarts, could hear. I was curious, but I also knew I would hear about it soon enough if it was important.

All of a sudden there was a great commotion from the kitchen. The next thing I knew Charlie, Natasha, and Mrs. Weasley came in the family room and towards the fire place. Natasha was obviously in labor, and they were going to Saint Mungo's.

While the door was open and the protective charms around the kitchen were down, we heard Lucius Malfoy mentioned, and death eaters. … uh oh this couldn't be good news. The charms were then put back up, and all we could do was wait until we heard news, either from the kitchen, or the hospital.

Two hours later, Mrs. Wealsey floo'ed and told us we could come sit in the hospital waiting room, because Natasha was getting close. We all floo'ed to sit and wait some more. About thirty minutes later, we were all allowed to go in and see them. I walked into the crowded room, to try and get a glimpse of the baby. Charlie held the baby up carefully and announce proudly.

"Everyone, meet Eric Arthur Weasley!"

Everyone smiled at the baby but weren't too loud, so we didn't scare him. Even though, I think he should get used to noise, with his big family. We all congratulated them and then one by one went back to the Burrow.

"Aw Eric is so cute!! I want to have a baby!" laughed Ginny as she sat down on her bed.

I sat down on my cot, "You're mum wouldn't mind as long as you finished school."

"Yeah I know … Mine and Harry's kids would be so adorable." she said as she yawned and laid back on her bed.

"They would, but it's been a long day though … night Ginny."

"Night Hermione"

…

Christmas came and went quickly this year. From opening presents, to Christmas dinner, I really loved spending it with the Weasley's, but I still really missed my parents.

We all went to visit Charlie, Natasha, and Eric, at their house. Mrs. Weasley thought it would be best if they brought the baby home, not to the Burrow.

Next thing I knew, we were all getting ready for the new year's party. Ginny and I were helping Mrs. Weasley cook, while the boys started the partying. Fleur was sitting at the table with Victorie, Penny was holding Teddy, and Natasha was holding Eric. Luna, Cho, Angelina, and Liliah were also at the table, and we were all talking, and having a good time.

Then it was time for dinner, and the men came in. (Mr. Weasley, Bill, Charlie, Percy, George, Fred, Ron, Harry, Neville, Lee and Draco. Draco and Liliah were only here for dinner and then they had to leave. I was very surprised to see Draco here. Even if he did have a scowl on his face the whole time, good for Liliah. Making him go see her friends.) We all sat down and had a very pleasant dinner.

After dinner Liliah and Draco had to go be with his mother. Soon, everything was cleaned, so we were all in the family room to have a good time. Eventually Natasha and Fleur left with the little ones, but everyone else stayed. We had a lot of fun, and the older people were drinking. Ginny, Penny and I were the only ones who didn't drink at all … Ron on the other hand, had quite a bit.

I walked into the kitchen to get another Butterbeer, and I didn't notice that Ron followed me.

"So Hermione! What do you say, me and you …"

"Ron stop, your drunk, and plus your with Lavender."

"Didn't you wonder why she wasn't here Hermy? We broke up."

"You did?"

"Yea, I love you, please go out with me!"

"RON! Your drunk and that's the only reason your asking me to, now please go out with me!" I said as he was coming towards me.

"RON! Your drunk and that's the only reason you're asking me … leave me alone." I said as I grabbed my butter beer and walked outside. Hopefully he wouldn't follow me … I sat down with my back against the house in a shadow, trying to hide. I looked out on the snowy yard, and up to the sky. The stars … they were so bright tonight.

The door opened … oh no Ron … wait

"Hey Mione … I took care of him for you." Said Fred with a smile as he sat down.

I looked over at him and smiled. "Thank you, oh knight in shining armor!" I laughed

"Yeah he's really drunk … you know Ron. Are you okay though? I only came in at the very end, what did he do?"

"Nothing really … and I'm fine, really, but thanks …"

"Any time Mione …"

"You sure don't seem as drunk as everyone else Fred." I said looked at him questioningly.

"That's because I hold my liquor well … and plus I don't want to do anything stupid …"

"What do you mean by stupid?" I asked as our eyes met.

"… hmm I don't know, like … shaving my head or something. … But it's much nicer out here, don't you think? Not as crazy."

"Very peaceful …" Why did I feel so nervous? I was just talking to my friend … Fred's just my friend … oh no …this reminds me of the wedding fitting … Is Fred was leaning towards me?! Maybe I'm just imagining it … no he's definitely getting closer. I closed my eyes, and leaned in too. As soon as our lips met a shock ran through me, and I reacted. He was kissing me, and I stopped thinking, and just kissed him back.

All of a sudden everyone from inside was running out the door hitting pots and pans together and yelling, Happy New Year's! We broke apart, got up quickly without looking at each other and joined the others. The only people that noticed we had been missing were George, Mrs. Weasley, and Ginny.

Well, well, well, what have we got here? I wonder why Fred isn't mad to go back and hmmm … Lucius is dead, but his name is still being talked about? Well review! Since I updated today, I expect a lot of reviews!!! If I get 10 by Thursday I'll update, but if not … -Grace