It has been 2 weeks since her father's death 1 week since the funeral. Is she better? No. Is she going to be ok? Yes. Hermione finally decided it was time to go back to school her father wouldn't have wanted her to grieve. So here she was getting ready. She was making her bed when a memory popped into her head the night Fred came to comfort her after the news.

2 weeks ago…..

Hermione stirred slowly she had an amazing sleep considering everything that has happened. She felt someone arm around her and saw Fred there sleeping peacefully.

"How did I get so lucky?" she thought then tears came to her eyes. She tried to conceal them so not to wake Fred. Fred slowly opened his eyes

"Hey its ok, I'm here baby I'm here" he pulled her to him and hugged her

"I know and I appreciate it so much tis just I don't know what to do so much stuff has to be done, the funeral going through his stuff, oh goodness so much I need to help my mom get started" Hermione said getting up She's topped when she felt someone grab her arm

"Hermione, it doesn't have to all be done today, you need to time to grieve doing everything now will make everything harder. You're not ready yet. You or your mom, and when both of you are I'll help, ok?"

"But…." She was cut off with Fred's lips.

Present day

"Hermione sweetie come on Fred' car just pulled up" Her mother said. Things were still hard but they were making it through thanks a lot to Fred he would fix things around the house yard work without asking for anything. Hermione was so lucky to have Fred. Hermione grabbed her bag and headed out she still wasn't 100% better so she didn't put much effort with herself. She just wore black legging with an oversize purple sweater some brown ugg boots and a scarf her hair was up in a messy bun and she only put on foundation and mascara she didn't want people to pity her but she also didn't feel like spending time on herself. She headed down stairs gave her mom a kiss walked past a picture of her dad kissed her fingers and out it on his picture,

"Bye daddy see you later" with that she headed out the door. She saw Fred he was out of the car and opened the door for you

"Your ride milady"

"Why thank you, kind sir"

They buckled up and headed to school. Once there Hermione's friends were waiting for her. Hermione felt as if everyone was looking at her which some were and she was getting the sympathy/pity look which she really hated. Luckily Ginny wasn't afraid to give them dirty glares. To make matters worse Angelina was giving her a dirty look every time Fred gave her any attention. Luckily Fred was taking great care of her walking her to class it was sweet but also nit necessary. Her first day back was starting to look up. It was nice doing work it kept her mind off her dad. Her friends were acting the same not tip toeing around her. For a week school wasn't too bad till one day

She was on her way to her 3rd class when who else decides to show up.

"Hey Mary!"

"What do you want Malfoy?"

"Oh not very friendly, just thought I'd see how you were doing? Let me know if you need anything" Draco said stepping closer to her "and I do mean anything" he added running his hand up her arm

"Get away from me!" Hermione snapped walking away

"It's ok give into it baby!" Draco said with humor in his voice

She was almost to her class when she heard Ginny voice.

"Hey Mione wait up!"

"Hey gin what's up?"

"Nothing you ok? I saw Malfoy want me to get Fred to beat him up or better me?"

Hermione laughed at this she laughed how tough Ginny was "no it's ok, ignoring him is just fine but if I think he need a good punching I'll let you know first"

The girls laughed together

"So after school if you aren't doing anything, Luna, Katie and I were going to go prom dress shopping! Would you like to go?"

"Umm….sure why not. Can't hang to long Fred's taking me out tonight; I do need a new outfit as we..."

"Say no more!' Ginny said cutting her off "were going to make him drool we'll do your make-up and everything"

"Thought you'd want to"

"So meet us in front of office Katie's driving"

"Ok, anyways I need to get to class"

"Same see you in an hour"

Hermione's last class went by slow her mind was drifting off to her father how much she missed him. Hermione jumped when the bell rang for class to be over.

Hermione met up with her friends and they headed to the mall. After 3 hours they finally found the best Shoppe called "formal" (yes stupid I know lol) they girls entered the girls were in wow of the place they had such a variety for reasonable prices. Each girl picked out a few dresses Hermione just wasn't feeling trying dresses on too much.

"Come on Mione it make you feel good"

"I know it's just…I always thought…my dad…." Hermione started to cry Ginny, Luna, and Katie ran over to her hugging her.

"Hermione listening to me I can't imagine what you're going through, but I do know your dad would want you smiling and enjoying yourself. As cliché as that is its true"

"I know that's Fred keeps saying….okay let see what I can find"

"That's the spirit" Katie said

The girls spent three hours trying on dresses. Finally they each found the perfect dress. Ginny got a Trumpet/Mermaid Sweetheart Floor-Length Chiffon in royal blue. Katie decided to go a little outside of her comfort zone and got an A-Line/Princess Sweetheart Asymmetrical Tulle with Ruffle Beading Sequins. Luna toned it down a bit much to everyone surprise with an A-Line/Princess Scoop Neck Floor-Length Tulle with Ruffle Beading Sequins in lilac. Hermione wanted to try something new but not to out of her comfort zone with a Ball-Gown Sweetheart Floor-Length Organza Quinceanera Dress with Ruffle Beading in a blushing pink. The girl decided to take the dresses to the dry cleaners. They were told the be ready day of prom around 9 with prom coming up the dry cleaners are busy. The girls went for frozen yogurt after. Hermione finally decided it's time to head home she had to get ready for her date with Fred plus she doesn't like leaving her mom alone although has been great by spending time with her mom.

Hermione made it home she was tired but had a pretty good day.

"Hey sweetie how was dress shopping?"

"Great I found the right dress" Hermione showed her mom the picture she took

"Oh Hermione you look like a princess, we'll definitely have to get your hair done like a princess up in a beautiful bun"

"Sounds great"

"So how are you doing?"

'I'm doing ok much better than I thought I would, I have my amazing friends to thank for that and of course Fred he's been amazing through all this"

"Yeah the Weasley's are an amazing family"

"Yeah think we got lucky"

"So I need to get ready Fred's taking me out to eat tonight, is that ok? Or do you want me home with you?"

"No sweetheart go out with Fred think he deserves it"

"Yeah he does, I'm going to go get ready"

With that Hermione headed upstairs Fred said to dress nice casual. So she went into her closet. She decided on a black skirt with black and white striped shirt tucked in with a light denim jacket and some sneakers, she put her hair in a messy bun. Just as she finished she got a text from Fred saying he was here.

"Ok mom I won't be late"

"Bye sweetheart tell feed I said hi"

Hermione locked the door and opened Fred's car door

"Hey love" Fred said kissing her "ready?"

"Yep where we going?"

"It's a surprise"

After a good 30 minute drive they arrived

"Mini golfing? Really!" Hermione was so excited.

"Yep thought it be fun doing something childish"

"Let's go"

Fred and Hermione paid for their game and it went smoothly. Fred stealing kisses every second he could. After a good hour of playing they decided to eat.

"So how was prom dress shopping?"

"Fun, hard for a while but things got better, what about you how was your day? How's the history project going?"

"Pretty good we get a partner, mines Romilda Vane"

"Romilda?"

"Yeah she's the caption of the tennis team"

"Oh …yeah…"

"Yeah so it hasn't been too bad she really has a brain for this stuff I'm doing a lot of the work as well but she makes it fun"

Fred went on for about a good 10 mins about Romilda.

"She actually likes pranks she told me some stuff she did it was amazing"

"That's cool" Hermione said she hated the feeling of jealousy but it hurt Fred talking so highly about her.

"Yeah she's awesome! Hey you ok?"

Fred ask seeing Hermione face frown

"Yeah just missing my dad do you mind taking me home?"

'Yeah if you're sure"

"Yeah I'm tired"

"Ok well let's go" Fred said grabbing her hand she let him hold it but she wasn't really holding it back. Fred noticed this. They finally made it home.

"Okay so I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Yeah tomorrow, night Fred" she giving him a quick kiss then getting out of the car before he could say anything. Fred sat on his car for a few minutes.

'What's wrong with Hermione? She was ok all night then a complete 160, her father's death is really hard for her, ill cheer her up tomorrow"

Hermione made it to her room her mom was already asleep. She changed into her pajamas and tried to push away the thought of Fred being interested in Romilda. She cried herself to sleep.

A/n: I'm sorry it's not long at all I can't think of what else to add to this chapter. Next chapter which is almost done is way longer I don't want to drag this chapter out and kill it with fillers. Again I'm sorry for disappearing I'm so busy and have huge writers block but I think I'm on track now. Don't think things are going to be ok I have a few ideas up my sleeve