A/N: Hey everyone! Well, I did say that I would update by Sunday, haha! We're in April now for this story, around the time the champions are getting ready for the third task that takes place in May. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I sadly, am not allowed to own Harry Potter. If I did, I'm not sure I'd do it just as much justice as J.K. Rowling has!
Hermione POV: The last two months had been absolutely wonderful for George and I. We were happier than ever, the second task came and went. Harry had one second place for using Gillyweed to dive into the lake and save me. Apparently the task was to save those the champions loved most dearly from drowning before the hour was up. I didn't know, seeing as McGonagall put me under and the last thing I remember before waking up with Harry supporting me in the middle of the lake. Professor said she would've put Ron under, but at the time they hadn't been speaking so that was a drawback.
By now though, Ron had warmed back up to Harry, but it was only Harry. He still refused to talk to George, myself, Fred, Lee, or even his parents. It was flat out ridiculous if you asked me! I mean, yes I understood that he was upset about the whole thing, but that didn't mean he needed to ignore me or his family of all people!
He had always been annoyed at Fred and George's antics but I knew him well enough to know that if one of them were ever in danger or hurt he would be devastated. Ron secretly did love his brothers more than anything. In fact, I think the one person he loved more than his brothers, was his sister. And me… we had been best friends for four years already. He shouldn't stop talking to me just because I was too afraid to tell him I was in love with his brother. If he was really my friend, he would've been happy for me and for George. It wouldn't matter to him that we had taken months to tell him. And Harry had known about us too, so why talk to him now and not us? I just didn't understand.
At the moment, I was sitting down by the lake working tirelessly on a report on a Sleeping Draught for Potions and I didn't want to give Snape any chance to complain about my paper this time. But the voice of a familiar and handsome redhead brought me out of my concentrated stupor.
"Hello love," I heard George say happily from behind me. "What are you doing with homework on a fine day like today? Especially when you can spend the day with a charming, lovable, funny, and rambunctious lad such as myself." He sat down beside me and wrapped an affectionate arm around my shoulders and gave me a squeeze.
I just laughed a little and settled into his arms comfortably. "Well, I want to very much but I cannot, seeing as Snape is a right foul git and he'll probably chew me out for forgetting even a comma on my paper."
George just shook his head. "C'mon 'Mione, forget that nasty, slimy, slithery old snake and let's go to Hogsmeade and get a drink. I'll help you finish your report later. I've been getting quite good at Potions, seeing as Fred and I are still planning on opening Weasley's Wizard Wheezes after next year, I've gotten much better at potions. Even the bloody serpent himself has praised me and that's almost impossible to come by when you're not a Slytherin."
I shrugged, still uncertain. "I don't know, sweetheart…" I trailed off. He kissed my cheek. "'Mione, I can tell something else is bothering you. What's all this about? You're usually never this distant."
I sighed. "Well… I suppose I'm just worried about Easter. We're all invited to spend it at your house and I'm just worried that things will go wrong because Ron won't be civil."
It was his turn to shrug at me. "'Mione… if he isn't accepting us… that's his problem. He's my brother. He'll come around for me. Just like I would if his situation was reversed."
I grinned at him. "I know you would. Thank you, George. You always know what to say to make me feel better." He laughed. "Well, it is one of my charms. So, how about that drink I was wondering about earlier?" I felt my eyes light up, "Sounds good to me."
It was then that I was completely certain, no matter how much I was worried or how hopeless any situation may seem, George would always be there to make it better for me. And with that realization we walked off, hand in hand to Hogsmeade.
A/N: So… Like it, hate it? Tell me what you think why don't you? And I'll update as soon as I possibly can, whether that's Tuesday or next Sunday who knows, but it will be very soon! I love you guys!
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