Author's notes: this piece contains music, for a better effect please type the name of the song into Youtube and listen to it. They are songs from Harry Potter so they go. Hope you enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 15

Hermione woke to her birthday; there was no surprise birthday breakfast from mum and dad, no cards or presents on her beside, nothing. Despite it being a Thursday no one has lessons before break so everyone was having a lie in. Hermione sighed fixed her hair and threw on her dressing gown. She slumped her was down to the empty common room. She began walking towards one of the fraying armchairs when two arms grabbed her by the waist and spun her around.

"Good morning gorgeous, happy birthday." George said kissing her passionately.

"Good morning," Hermione laughed.

"Now baby, would you like your presents now or tonight?" he asked something masked in his voice.

"What's happening tonight?"

"That's for me to know and for you to find out. In fact for the purpose of tonight would be best to give you your presents now." He smiled. He whipped out his wand and summoned three boxes neatly in lilac paper with purple glitter hearts on it and matching ribbon. He handed the first long box to her.

Her face full of excitement she opened the first box which revealed itself to be a bunch of a dozen red roses.

"Oh George, they're beautiful." She said pulling them up to smell them, "And they smell like peppermint! How did you know?"

"You were sniffing to box of mints on the train the other week and Ginny helped a little." He blushed.

"Oh they're perfect." She said laying them back down gently into the box. George then handed her the second cuboid. She pulled of the wrapping paper and the lid of the box. There at the bottom was a small fluffy pink creature gazing up at her with big blue eyes.

"What is it?"

"It's a Pygmy Puff, they're little fluffy balls that roll around, squeak. Fred and I plan to sell them in our shop."

"Oh George he's adorable! What shall we name him?"

"He's yours so you can pick?"

"Umm I think I'll call you Gale."

"Gale?"

"G for George and Gale because I think it's cute."

George laughed "Fair enough." He handed her the third and final box. She put Gale to one side and took the final box. She opened it and revealed a strapless full length satin red dress embroidered with small diamonds.

"Oh George it's beautiful!" she said pulling it out of the box "But I can't accept this it must have cost a fortune."

"I didn't trust me and plus it's for tonight."

"Seriously what is happening tonight?" she asked playfully.

"I'm taking you out for a romantic meal." He smiled. She jumped into his arms holding him tighter than she ever had.

"Thank you for making this one of the most special birthdays I've had."

"No problem precious." He said kissing her.

The day was slow; Hermione was so excited about tonight she could barely concentrate. She placed the roses in a vase on her beside, given Gale some food and made him a little bed; she also hung up her dress. She tapped her foot all the way through potions, thankful that it was her only lesson of the day. George had told her that he would meet her at the door to her dormitory at 5, giving her a few hours to get ready. After lunch she grabbed Ginny who helped her curl her hair and apply her make up. Hermione stood looking in the mirror; she looked stunning in her dress. It fitted perfectly and highlighted her figure beautifully. The clock chimed 5 and there was a knock on the door.

George stood outside waiting patiently for Hermione. The door opened and there stood a beautiful young woman with neat ringlet hair, luxurious red velvet lips and a dress that would make any woman jealous. His mouth dropped open.

"Something wrong?" she asked.

"No…. not at all, you look…. Breathtaking." That was all he could manage to get out.

"Shouldn't we get going?" she asked.

"Yes but first I have something for you. A surprise."

"George I've had enough for at least 5 birthdays." She laughed.

"Well 6 won't hurt then will it." He winked. He placed his hand in hers and she closed her eyes following his lead down the stone staircase, out of the common room and along several corridors and staircases. Hermione had no clue where she was.

"Ok open your eyes." Hermione opened her eyes.

"SURPRISE!" Her friends shouted. Hermione opened her eyes to a room full of her friends in dresses and suits smiling up at her. Banners with 'Happy Birthday Hermione' written in red and white lined the room. There were red and white balloons everywhere, with matching decorations.

"Happy Birthday Hermione!" everyone chanted.

George took Hermione's hand and walked her into the crowd. All of her friends and fellow Gryffindors' gave her a hug and told her how pretty she looked. There was an open buffet at the side of the room with a flowing chocolate fountain. Music began to play and everyone began to dance. Hermione found Harry, Ron, Fred and Ginny.

"Happy Birthday," Harry and Ron said giving her a hug each. The group then dispersed, Harry and Ron went off to find girls to dance with, Fred began dancing with Angelina and Ginny went looking for Michael.

"Miss Granger, may I have your hand?" George asked offering his hand to her.

"You may Mr. Weasley." She smiled and took ahold of his hand and he spun her around. He held her close as the danced in the crowd to the music.

(Do the hippogriff)

The song 'Do the Hyppogriff' began playing everyone began spinning and jumping around. The bass was so heavy no one could hear themselves think. George and Hermione were in fits of laughter spinning and twirling each other around and shaking their heads. The evening soon went on and everyone even Harry and Ron were having a fantastic time. People were even saying that this might be better than the Yule Ball. 9 o'clock soon came and most people left wishing Hermione a wonderful birthday and thanking Fred and George for the party.

"You two did this?" She asked.

The twins blushed "Yes." Hermione went over kissed Fred lightly on the cheek and kissed George passionately on the lips.

(Magic Works)

The final song of 'magic works' began to play.

"This is my favorite song." Hermione whispered to George.

"Well lest make it extra special then." He took her hand and twirled her around the almost empty dance floor. Only the couples were left. George pulled her in close to him and she rested her head on his shoulder. They swayed to the romantic music. They were locked in a world of just them and the music everything else was irrelevant.

"Thank you for a wonderful night George." She said softly.

"That's ok honey anything for you."

"George there's something I've wanted to tell you for a while now."

"Go on."

"I love you."

"I love you too sweetheart." He replied, their lips locked in a kiss more passionate than either of them had ever experienced. They continued dancing until everyone had left the party and long after the song had ended. They were together in love and harmony, together just as they wanted to be.