Note: Reviewers and readers please remember that this story is NOT canon. I am not going by events that happened in half blood prince. I have a few ideas in my head for certain events that do happen but that won't be written for a while. Please do not comment saying I should stick to what happens in the book, because that defeats the purpose of the story and fan fiction in general!

Also saying that what I write is very un-charactistic of Fred and George, does annoy me slightly as I am enjoying writing different sides of Fred and George; the kind, caring and softer sides of them.

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Chapter 25 – Fred's Visit
Hermione had been wide awake now for a good few hours and had managed to eat some breakfast. She was eager to return to her dormitory but Madame Pomfrey insisted that she stayed for another night. As soon as Fred had heard about Hermione waking up he dashed straight to Hogwarts where McGonagall was waiting patiently on him.

"Hello Mr Weasley, Hermione is waiting patiently on you." McGonagall spoke.

Fred had to go through the usual security checks to ensure he wasn't an imposter. Fred raced to the Hospital wing to find Hermione sat up with her nose stuck in one of her text books.

"Only Hermione Granger would be recovering from an attack and sitting with her nose stuck in a book." Fred stated as he entered the Hosptial wing.
"Fred!" Hermione shrieked, throwing her book down onto the bed.
Fred dashed over and hugged his girlfriend tightly.

"Boy am I glad to see you awake, you had be worried sick. Don't ever do that to me again." Fred spoke.
"I am so sorry Fred." Hermione sniffed.
"It's not your fault Hermione. We'll get those horrible people who did that to you." Fred answered.
"I'm so scared Fred. Someone is clearly after us. What if they get you next? You and George need to get yourselves out of the shop and to somewhere safe." Hermione stated.

"We are seriously considering it Hermione. George and Lee are in the shop today but I think we're going to close it and move into you-know-where. We're still going to do our owl orders from there. We just need to get everything packed away and put somewhere safe." Fred answered. "We should hopefully he sorted by the end of the week."

"I hope so Fred. I just want you and George to be safe. I know how important the shop is to the two of you but your safety is far more important." Hermione spoke.

"I know love and we'll get out of there as soon as possible. George is going to close up early today and get stuck straight in to sorting out everything. We've got Padfoot and Moony coming around to the flat to give us a hand." Fred replied.
"Oh good. Have you heard anything from the order?" Hermione wondered.
"Nope nothing at all. Mum hasn't been telling us anything. She still thinks we shouldn't do but we want to help. We're old enough now and we want to fight if we have too." Fred replied. "If I'm being honest Mione I don't think things are going well with the order."
"What makes you think that?" Hermione wondered.
"Well everyone who is in it is being carefully watched, especially those who work for the Ministry, some of their jobs are at risk. Mum only leaves the house if necessary or go to headquarters." Fred answered keeping his voice down low though there weren't that many people in the wing.

"It's all going to go horribly wrong Fred. I can just tell. I've got a bad feeling about this all. If it goes to war we're going to be outnumbered." Hermione cried.
"Hermione love we can't think like that. We've all got to stick together and think positive. I know it'll be hard but we've got too. We won't win otherwise." Fred spoke hugging Hermione tightly. She began sobbing into his shirt, tears streaming down her pale face. Fred ran his hand up and down Hermione's back in a soothing manor. She gripped onto him for dear life, scared that he'd do a runner.
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Fred had stayed with Hermione for as long as Madame Pomfrey would let him. If he had, had his way he would have stayed a lot longer.

"Look Hermione I'll try and get back to see you later. If I can't I'll contact you via our books." Fred spoke, kissing Hermione one last time before he left the hospital wing.
He then paid a visit to McGonagall who was in her office marking some homework.

"Good afternoon Mrs Weasley how can I help you?" McGonagall asked.
"I...I was just wondering if I'd be able to come and visit Hermione on a daily basis, maybe say for an hour every evening after classes are finished." Fred asked.

McGonagall pushed her glasses up her nose and gave Fred and concerned look.
"Obviously I won't mess with Hermione's studies or keep her back from doing her homework but I just want to make sure that she's safe." Fred spoke.

"Mrs Weasley I can assure you that Miss Granger will be safe here. I will make sure of that myself but I can see how important she is to you and I will allow for you to visit a few nights a week for an hour at a time." McGonagall replied.

Fred had to bite his tongue to stop himself from getting annoyed at McGonagall. He was eager to say "Well if she is in such a safe place then why was she attacked in the first place?" but he stopped himself.

"Thank you so much Professor McGonagall, I really do appreciate it. Yes Hermione does mean a lot to me, actually much, much more, she's the love of my life." Fred admitted.
He couldn't believe he had just admitted that to one of his old school teachers.
"Well then Mr Weasley you have my permission to come and visit Miss Granger. How about we say on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday night as well as a Sunday afternoon?" McGonagall suggested.

Fred pulled a piece of parchment from his pocket and took a quill from the desk and scribbled down the details.

"Yes that sounds good. How about 7pm – 8pm in the evenings then 3pm – 4pm on the Sunday?" Fred added.
"Yes those would be good. I will have someone meet you at the gates at 7pm and 3pm or else I will meet you myself. You are also free to bring your brother with you too." McGonagall replied.
"Thank you so much Professor. I really appreciate it." Fred answered then shook McGonagall's hand before leaving her office. He then apparated back to the shop. George and Lee weren't at all busy.

"How is she?" George asked.
"She's fine thankfully, wide awake and had her nose stuck in a book when I went in." Fred replied.
"What? Hermione Granger had her nose stuck in a book? What a shocker!" Lee joked.
"Guys look I think we need to start packing up the shop, get all our products sent to headquarters as soon as possible then get out of here." Fred stated.
"Surely we can stay open a few more days?" George wondered.
"George I don't think we should. What if someone tries to attack me? Being here is far too easy for them, you all will be at risk too." Fred replied. "I say we close up now and get stuck in."

George looked at Lee to see what he thought. Lee then ran out the back to get Verity from the stockroom.
"I think Fred's right guys. We need to get the shop closed as soon as possible. Get in contact with Oliver, Alicia and Angelina to see if they'll come and help us. I'll contact Bill, Padfoot and Moony. We'll need all the help we can get." George stated.

"Right you are mate. I'll get in contact with Ange, Alicia and Oliver right away." Lee replied, dashing off out the back.
"Verity I need you to start putting all the products into boxes. I'll give you a hand as soon as I can. Make sure all the boxes are marked with what is in them." George asked the blonde haired witch.

"I'll go and contact Moony, Bill and Padfoot." Fred offered.