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Chapter 25

Hermione had gotted dressed, wearing her Weasley sweater, a pair of Muggle jeans, and a bair of boots. She saw that Charlie was also wearing his sweater. She grinned as she saw him.

"You're hair is getting so long," she commented as she ran her hands through it.

He bent down and kissed her. "Do you want me to get rid of it?"

"Oh no, I like it just the way it is. You're perfect Charlie." She kissed him gently.

"Oh Mione, I love you so much." He kissed her back, his tongue battling hers. Pulling back, he sighed. "Come on, let's go to the Burrow."

The two of them stepped through the floo, shouting the Burrow.

"Hermione!" Molly shrieked, wrapping her arms around her adoptive daughter. "How have you been dear? Holding up all right?" She asked, a knowing look in her eyes.

Hermione gulped, then nodded. "I'm doing fine. Charlie's been a great help."

"Good, that's my boy." She looked at Charlie lovingly. "Why don't you come help me in the kitchen Hermione?"

Hermione nodded in agreement, shooting a glance towards Charlie, who was now talking with Bill. Walking into the kitchen, she saw Ginny and Fleur. Fleur stood, and made her way towards her. "'Ermione, 'ow have you been?" She asked. "I've been well, how are you?" "Good, good" she replied, waving her hand around. Fleur just took off and left Hermione confused.

She walked towards Ginny, who engulfed her in a hug. "What just happened?"

Ginny chuckled. "Mum's been bugging her about having children all day, she couldn't take it any more. Now that you're here, she thinks she's free."

Hermione nodded. "Well, her and Bill have been married for awhile now. Honestly, I would have thought they'd have kids by now too."

Ginny shrugged. "I don't know, and I definitely don't want to think about my brother's having sex." She shuddered.

Hermione grinned. "Speaking of, how's Blaise?"

Ginny blushed. "Oh, ummm, he's good."

Hermione laughed. "Oh Ginny, you're completely smitten."

Ginny nodded. "Oh I am, but things are definitely going to be awkward later."

Hermione glanced at her. "What do you mean?"

"Well, Harry and Ron will be here, even though the whole family knows they're gits."

Hermione's face blanked.

Ginny gasped, "You didn't know?!"

Hermione slowly shook her head. "I don't know. It must have slipped my mind with everything going on."

Ginny pulled her best friend in for a hug. "You'll be fine. Ron won't do anything, he's treading on thin ice, and Harry's just being angsty as always. The war did a number on us all, I suppose they just never grew up."

Hermione nodded. "I suppose. But come on, the table isn't going to set itself," she said with a chuckle.

Dinner was a slighlty awkward affair, but Hermione did her best to just smile through it. Now, they were all crowded in the living room, Hermione squished on Charlie's lap. Everyone was in good spirites, and the feeling was contagious.

She snuggled into Charlie's embrace as Molly danced around the room with Arthur, singing. She looked around at her adoptive family, and smiled. "I want this someday," she whispered softly, watching Molly and Arthur dancing.

"You'll get it, don't worry," Charlie whispered huskily in her ear.

She shivered, then turned to see him. "Oh? And how do you know that?"

He shrugged, smiling. "Because I'd give you the world."

Hermione inside's melted. He wanted to be with her. Charlie wanted to be with her long term, and this was proof. She kissed him. "Charlie, I love you."

"I love you Hermione," he kissed her back, before pulling away.

"I'm going to go get us some cocoa. I'll be right back Char." She said, before slipping away through the chaos to the kitchen.

She was standing there, waiting for the water to warm, when she heard a cough behind her. Turning, she saw Harry standing there awkwardly.

"Can we talk?"

"Ummm, I suppose, although I don't really have anything to say to you,"she said coldly.

"I know I've been a git, but-"

"A git? Harry, you've been more than a git! I thought you were my friend... you stabbed me in the back. You hurt me, and you hurt Ginny, along with everyone else. You're the biggest arse I've ever met!" She huffed. Seeing him made her blood boil.

Harry looked down, "I know, but I... I just, I feel bad. I mean, Ron's my best friend... but you were also my friend, and I let you down."

"Yeah, you did Harry.. you let me down when I needed you most. I can't let that go." She turned, unable to look him in the eyes.

"Hermione, we've been through so much. You were there for me during the war... I couldn't have done it without you. Seven years of friendship, Hermione, I want to fix things."

She turned, tears in her eyes. "Harry, it's because of that friendship I'm so hurt. You blew me off, after everything. After everything we've been through, you just tossed me aside. The way you behaved was despicable, and unforgivable."

"Hermione, I'm sorry." He whispered.

She turned away from him. "That's not good enough," she whispered harshly.

She was alone for a few moments when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her, causing her to jump.

"Hermione?"

Hearing Charlie's choice caused her to relax. She turned and faced him.

"Hermione? Have you been crying?" He gently wiped away her tears with the pad of his thumb.

"Just thinking about my dad," she lied.

Charlie pulled her in for a hug. "Baby, you'll be all right."

"I know Charlie, it's just hard." She felt some more tears building up.

"We can go home if you want?" He whispered in her ear.

She nodded, feeling the tears break free. "Come on, don't cry." Grasping her hand, he brought her towards the fireplace.

"Oh, are you two leaving?" Molly asked over the noise.

Charlie nodded. "Hermione's exhausted, so we're going to be heading back."

"Awh, well, be sure to write! Maybe visit once more before term starts back up after the new year?" She suggested.

Hermione nodded, "We'll be sure to be in touch, and thank you for dinner, it was amazing as always."

Molly blushed. "You flatter me Hermione. Just be sure to see us again soon!"

They waved goodbye before stepping into the fireplace together.

As soon as they made it outside the fireplace, Hermione launched herself at Charlie, kissing him fiercely. "I want you," she whispered hurridly, entwining her fingers in his hair.

Charlie pulled back, "Right now?"

"Yes, now!" She huffed, pulling him in for a kiss.

Charlie scooped Hermione up, and swiftly carried her towards his bed. He gently laid her on it, and then crawled on top of her.

He kissed her, passionately. His lips then found a way to collarbone, lingering, sending chills down her spine. He growled, then lifted the sweater up over her head. She blushed. She shimmed her pants down her legs and kicked them off, while Charlie pulled his shirt over his head. He quickly got out of his pants as well.

Charlie gazed down at her, taking in her lacy see through bra. "You're beautiful," he said, his eyes full of love and adoration. He then aggressively attacked her mouth, causing her to groan in pleasure.

His hand slowly moved towards her breast, cupping the left one in his hands. She gasped into his mouth. He tenderly kneaded it while kissing her right breast through the fabric of her bra. She moaned and tangled her hands in his hair. "Charlie..." she hissed in pleasure.

He reached behind her, and quickly unclasped her bra, tossing it aside. Hermione snaked her hand down and quickly grasped his firm member. "Oh Merlin," Charlie groaned.

He started teasing her nipples, causing her to arch into him. He began kissing down, in between the valley of her breasts. Swiftly, he captured her nipple in his mouth, his tongue swirling around, causing Hermione to cry out.

"I want you!" She shouted, quickly pulling off his boxers. He slide down her panties. Lining himself up, he swiftly plunged into her.

"Oh gods Charlie, you feel so good," she hissed as he began rocking back and forth. She began to grind her hips in time with his, creating a steady rhythm. Charlie grunted with every thrust, kissing Hermione every few seconds.

His hand quickly snaked it's way down, stroking the bundle of nerves. She cried his name in pleasure. Hermione began sucking on his neck, not even caring that it was going to leave a mark.

She felt herself began to tighten around him, and then she suddenly exploded in pleasure. She cried out his name, her nails digging into his shoulders. Her orgasm brought his about, causing him to moan loudly as he spilled his seed into her.

He collapsed on top of her, panting into his shoulder. "Merlin Mione, I love you," he said, his hot breath sending shivers down her spine.

Hermione giggled as she rolled over, pushing him off her. "I love you too Charlie, so much."

"Are you feeling better?" He asked, brushing her hair out her face. He smiled at her, causing her to smile back.

"Yeah, you always know how to make me feel better Char." She said, gently kissing him.

"Come on Mione, time for bed." He said, pulling the duvet up over them.

"Okay," she snuggled into his arms. "Goodnight," she whispered as he dimmed the lights.

"Night baby," he whispered back.