Really glad lots of you liked how Hermione and Fred are going to get together and Harry is slowly coming to terms with how he may feel.

Now this chapter is slightly shorter than the last but I still hope it satisfies most of you. First part is where Hermione writes back to Fred but it's going to the twins' part when Fred receives the letter. Then it's going to go to a part where Molly writes to Harry and he makes up his mind.

I don't own Harry Potter.

Enjoy!

Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, 1:14 p.m.:

"Fred you've been walking back and forth up here all day, she's going to write back you just gotta wait on it." Fred had sent the letter the day before and he'd been waiting for a reply ever since.

"I know George but I'm so…"

"Nervous I know, just gotta wait bro." George patted his back and was about to walk downstairs until a loud pecking came at the window. "Hey that's Wicker." He went and opened the window, taking the letter from the bird's beak but had it snatched out of his hand. "Ow! Paper cut."

"Sorry George." Fred saw the letter was in fact from Hermione, and so he practically ripped it out of the envelope before reading over the contents.

Dear Fred,

To be perfectly honest I was speechless when I read the letter you sent me. I just, well I didn't know what to think from what I recall you and I barely ever make eye contact.

I'm very flattered that you like me, and that you think I'm mature and pretty. I have to say you're quite handsome yourself, but I don't want to rush into anything. After what happened with Viktor Krum and the little downfall between Ron and Harry I don't want to move too fast.

I'm not saying no, I'm saying yes but we should start off slowly. I will gladly meet up with you next weekend in Hogsmeade, and if it's not too much trouble Harry might come with me. I look forward to next weekend.

Hermione

"George! She said yes! She said yes!" Fred was practically dancing on the stairs and George just laughed when his twin almost tripped going up the stairs. "I gotta write back, I'll be down in a few minutes!"

"Good luck Fred." Fred ran up into the study and grabbed a paper and quill and immediately started writing down a reply.

Hermione,

Thank you for accepting my invitation, I'll meet you at the Three Broomsticks at eleven. Yes it'll be great to see Harry too if he comes, and if he brings Malfoy that's fine too.

See you then.

Fred

He walked back down and attached the letter to Wicker's leg before giving him a treat and opening the window to let him fly off. He was really looking forward to next week now, whether it was a date or not he completely agreed that they would start off slow, Hermione was sixteen yes, but she was still young and smart.

Hogwarts, Great Hall:

"Hey Harry! Come over here!" Hermione called Harry over to the table where she, Luna, and Neville were all sitting at a table with Draco and his group.

"Coming." He made his way over but stopped as someone grabbed his arm; turning around he saw it was Ginny, again.

"Oh Harry why don't you come sit with me for lunch, you have to sit with them." She hissed on the last word, and Harry moved his arm away.

"They are my friends." He pronounced 'they' loudly. Ginny's eyes widened but as Harry walked over to the table she followed him.

"But they're Slytherins…and Hermione and Neville they…"

"Are also my friends unless you've forgotten, and it looks like there's only one seat left so you can't join me. Now go away." He sat down between Draco and Hermione.

"Harry don't be ridiculous, Ron and I saved you a seat."

"Sorry but I'd much rather be with my friends right now, and that doesn't include you or Ron." Ginny's eyes widened again, in horror.

"What do you mean, we are your friends?"

"Really because I seem to recall you and Ron both against me making friends with Slytherins, why because you think they're all bad?"

"Of course they are, they're slimy snakes!" Ron came up beside Ginny. "Have you forgotten what they've done to us Harry?"

"Other than minor cracks and pranks not much, and if you're referring to what happened in second year Draco had nothing to do with that and his dad didn't know what the book was. Now if you'll excuse me I'd like to have my lunch now." He went to turn but was grabbed by the shoulder.

"Harry stop this nonsense already." Ginny glared at him and then Hermione. "Hermione you too, you don't have to pretend to like them anymore."

"We aren't pretending Ginny, now leave us alone." Hermione stood up.

"C'mon Mione you're not serious."

"As I told you at Grimmauld Ronald I am serious, they've been nice and I'm willing to let it happen."

"But c'mon, what if one of them fancies you?" she let out a smirk and even made Harry smirk.

"As flattering as that would be, I'm already seeing someone." Ron's eyes widened.

"You're joking."

"I'm not, and I'm meeting with them next weekend in Hogsmeade so unless you both have a reason to actually bother us then go away." She sat back down with her legs and arms crossed.

"You ungrateful bimbo!" Ginny shouted.

"What's going on over here?" Harry was relieved to see his uncle come their way. "Is there a problem Mr. and Ms. Weasley?"

"N-No professor." Ginny let go of Harry's shoulder. "Come on Ron." she pulled her brother away from the group and Harry shot his uncle a thankful look before the man nodded and left. He sat down next to Draco and the plate in front of him was filled with food in no time.

"Oh man after that I think I worked up an appetite." He dug in and the others just laughed. "What?"

"You hardly ever eat like that, I mean yes you get enough but you hardly ever get seconds." Hermione giggled.

"Hah ha, so what? I'm not some girl trying to keep her figure by starving myself." He continued to eat.

"So have you finished your homework for DADA, Charms, Potions, and Ancient Runes?" Pansy sipped her pumpkin juice.

"Almost, still have to finish those essays." Harry munched on some meat. "Only the conclusions left." Hermione patted his shoulder.

"Do you want me to proofread?"

"Nah, I'm not a great writer but I think I met the criteria." He sipped some drink and then heard a loud screech fly over the Great Hall. He looked up and saw a black owl, which he recognized as the Weasleys new owl Morocco, fly to their table and drop a letter in front of him before flying off again.

"Who's that from?" Draco looked at the letter.

"Mrs. Weasley." Oh now what did she want? Harry looked over at the teacher's table glancing at his aunt and uncle before opening the letter carefully.

Dear Harry,

I'm sorry I haven't written, things have been backed up here at the Burrow. I wanted to say I'm sorry if your aunt and I got off on the wrong foot, I was just concerned about you.

But Harry dear, are you certain that you'll be safe with Severus and Camille? I know Camille is your blood aunt but she's married to a death eater, not to mention they're sheltering the Malfoys. Please understand I just want the best for you, you are like my own son after all.

Harry please you're still a child, I'm just worried. Camille is not like your mother at all, she's darker even Albus said so, and even though I trust Albus I don't believe it was right of him to put you in her care. She has a daughter too, but do you know if she really cares for her? You don't know her Harry, she could be just as bad as Severus once was.

Dear I think you should talk to Albus about staying with us for now, I know your protection is vital but we can manage. You know we love you, Camille is your mother's sister but she's not like her. What if she abuses you like those muggles did? Is Severus really getting along with you or is he pretending because of her?

Ginny and Ron are worried about you too, they say you're ignoring them but why Harry? They're your friends aren't they? Is Malfoy forbidding you from being with them? I told you they were no good.

You stay away from those Slytherins Harry, they're not good people to associate with. I will try and talk to Albus into letting you stay with us, you'll be much better off than in a home full of death eaters.

Love,

Molly

Harry felt tears sting the corners of his eyes, but they weren't sad tears they were angry tears. How dare that woman accuse his aunt of being a traitor, and a bad mother! She had no right and Ron and Ginny, how dare they try and tell him what he needed!

"Harry, what did she say?" Hermione took the letter and glared as she read it. "Look Draco." She handed it to the blonde who snarled.

"That old bitch." He crushed the paper in his hands.

"I'm telling the twins about this, they'll want to know." Hermione looked at Harry who just nodded. "She had no right to say those things."

"No, I'm sorry guys I need to be alone." Before any of them could say anything he grabbed his bag and took off towards the room of requirement. He didn't even notice he was being followed until he went to slam the door and it was caught by Draco. "I said I needed to be alone."

"I know but you look like you need to talk." Harry just let him in and Draco locked the door. "I know you're upset, but she's mental. Madame Snape isn't a bad mother, yes she's probably the dark twin but she's a good person right?" Harry wiped his eyes and nodded.

"How can she say those things? I know she's been using me but where does she get off telling me she thinks she knows what's best for me?"

"She's trying to make you into the ideal son she wants, and she's using her own kids to get your family's money." Harry sat down on a couch and sniffled, trying not to get even more upset. "I gave the letter back to Hermione; she's going to give it to Camille." Harry's eyes widened.

"If she sees that letter Molly's doomed." Draco smirked.

"Nothing more than she deserves."

"Maybe, but I wouldn't want her to go as far to killing her. Not yet anyway." Harry leaned back. "I can't take it anymore, that woman needs to leave me alone."

"You'd think she'd learn to shut up after what happened at Grimmauld, Camille looked ready to murder." Both of them laughed. "Look Harry, she can't tell you what to do if anything you can just make sure you make your own decisions."

"That's what I've been doing."

"I know, but you could always find another person to be with. The Weaslette obviously wants you along with those crazed fans. Perhaps if you found someone else you could get them off your back."

"It's not that simple, I can't just find someone right off the bat. If I dated anyone I'd want it to be someone I know." Draco smiled at him.

"It could be, could be closer than you think." He didn't notice Draco leaning in, but gasped as he felt cool lips touch his temple. Harry froze for a minute, and then touched the spot where Draco's lips had touched. "Sorry."

"Don't be." He blurted out, rather fast and bluntly. "I mean, it wasn't bad it just surprised me." Draco sighed but smiled.

"Harry, I don't know exactly how to put this but…I think that, I think I like you. I mean more than a friend, I want to…I want to…"

"Date me?" Harry smiled as a small blush crossed Draco's face. "Go on then, ask me." Silver eyes widened.

"Really?"

"Yeah go on, ask me." Harry watched as Draco gathered up the courage to speak the words.

"Harry, would you go out with me?" Harry smiled again, and then nodded.

"I would like that, but we start slow alright? And we may have to keep this secret, don't want anyone finding out just yet." Draco nodded in agreement.

"Great, and I completely agree with you. Now Hermione is meeting her 'date' in Hogsmeade next weekend, and that's only…five days away. Would you be up to make it a 'double date' of sorts?"

"Sure, love to." Harry laughed and while Draco stood up he pulled Harry into a hug.

"I don't want to rush either, I don't want to scare you." Harry pulled back.

"You don't, you never have. If anything I've been feeling different around you, almost like we're…like we'd make a good couple."

"Yeah, me too. Now, shall we go see your aunt? I think she's got a free period."

"Yeah, but we'd better brace for impact because once she sees that letter she's going to have Molly Weasley's head on a platter." Both boys laughed, but just as they were about to leave the whole room shook violently and a loud scream echoed through the thick walls.

"WEASLEEEEEEYY!"

Sorry about the wait, been absolutely swamped with college starting back up and working more hours.

Next chapter will have the part where either Millie sends a howler to Molly Weasley or she demands that Albus bring Molly and Arthur over to talk and nearly rips the woman to pieces. Of course Severus will be there, and then I'll bring in a part where Ginny and Ron plot to make Harry their cash cow again.

It'll be shorter, but not too shore I promise.

R&R

Later!