Chapter 27- Planning
Hermione sat down next to Rose on the couch and gave her a small smile, "I want to apologize to you for how I acted earlier…... I know that you probably know most of what is going on, but I want you to know that it was not really about you… you... more just who I thought you were." She said a blush tinging her cheeks.
Rose smiled at her, "I understand and if I saw the same thing with Andrian and another girl I would probably get a little crazy also." She said reaching over and tapping Hermione's hand.
Hermione sighed sitting back on the couch carefully, her body still sore, "Yes well… I should have known better then to just believe a paper and I should have talked to Viktor about it…a lot of should have's on my part …lately my head seems to be a step behind or a little clouded." She said with a sigh.
Rose shook her head leaning back with her, "Well in your defense it does seem like you have been through a lot lately." She said with a smile, she looked over to see Viktor talking to Alek and Vlad in the corner, "I was not even planning on coming today… I came to surprise Andrian and of course he is not even here right now." She said rolling her eyes, "But now I do get to meet you and I have heard so much about you the last 2 years…. Viktor could not stop talking about you the first year I was with Andrian and well…. Even though he stopped talking about you last May…... when I would get him really drunk… he would still say how much he needed you and loved you."
Hermione smiled over at Rose, "Thank you." She said softly, "Knowing that he was still missing me… hearing how he still wanted me even when he thought we were apart… it makes me the pain ease a little bit." She said softly.
Rose shrugged, "I have heard the story of what happened…. Andrian told me after you got back…... I am so sorry for all the pain that you both went through…. Viktor was lost without you." She paused looking back over at Viktor who was laughing at something Harry had said to him, "And this is the first time I have seen him laugh…... really laugh since last April/May."
Hermione smiled over at her two-favorite people in the world, "This is the first time I have been truly happy and at peace since last April/May… so he is not alone." She said softly.
Hermione turned when Ginny sat on the table on front of Hermione and Rose, "Ummm so yea… I know that I said that I was sorry before…. But I wanted to tell you sorry one more time." Ginny said looking at Rose, her cheeks dark pink in her embarrassment.
Rose shook her head and waved her hand at Ginny, "No worries… I completely understand and I even respect how you defend your friend…. I admire you for that." She said then paused with a grin, "Plus you yelled at Viktor more then me…. I was just standing there."
Ginny covered her ace with her hands, "Oh my Gods I did…. Minnie, I YELLED at Viktor…. Like really yelled at him," She said with a groan.
Hermione threw her head back and laughed making Viktor look over at her with a small smile. Hermione reached out and tapped Ginny's forhead, "He is not upset with you… he is happy you finally told him what was going on…... I promise." She said watching Ginny sigh deeply but grin.
"I guess that is the one time that I will get away with yelling at Viktor." Ginny said with a snort.
Hermione sniggered, "I yell at Viktor all the time." She said with a grin.
Ginny rolled her eyes, "Yes… well that is a benefit when he thinks the sun shines out of your as…..." She paused as Adeline came over and crawled into Hermione's lap. Ginny looked at Hermione who grin and rolled her eyes, "Well you can yell at Viktor because he thinks it is sexy… I can guarantee he did not think it was when I was yelling." Ginny said.
Hermione giggled as she began to brush Adeline's hair back and start a braid, "Yes well soon maybe you will be able to yell at Alek the way I yell at Viktor." She said with a knowing smirk.
Rose raised an eyebrow at Ginny and grinned, "So I was not imagining the looks between you two." She said.
Ginny's blush deepened and Hermione grinned over at Rose, "No you did not." She whispered.
Adeline looked over at Rose, "Do you belong to Andrian? Like Viktor belongs to Minnie Mouse and Alek belongs to Ginny?" She asked eyes wide.
Rose shook her head, "No…. Andrian belongs to me." She said with a grin.
Adeline nodded at her thoughtfully, "My mom always said that dad belonged to her too… that she wore the pants in the family…..." She paused looking over at Ginny who was grinning at her, "I never understood that because we all wore pants…. But sometimes mommy and I would wear dresses or skirts… but dad only wore pants."
Ginny snorted, "It means little bug that your mom was the boss… most of the time." She said.
Adeline looked at Ginny and nodded, "That makes more sense…." She paused and tapped her chin, "But my dad would always whisper to me that he let mom think she wore the pants, but he really did…. He always laughed when he said it."
Hermione pulled Adeline back in her arms, so she was leaning on her chest, "That is because your mom and dad probably BOTH wore the pants… they took turns taking care of each other." Hermione looked over at Viktor who was arguing now with Neville and Harry, his brothers laughing at them, "It is kind of like me and Viktor…. We go back and forth taking care of each other and being the boss."
Adeline nodded again her face in a cute scrunched up look, "OK… I guess that is the best way … to take turns." She said. After a second, she turned and looked at Hermione. "Did you buy me stuff today?" She asked her voice excited, "I have been so excited all day but Oppa Ana said to let you sleep because It was a long morning and I have been DYING to see what you got."
Hermione gave a soft chuckle, "We did get you stuff… do you want to go see now?" She asked softly. Adeline nodded enthusiastically and Hermione looked over at Rose, "Would you like to come up and see Adeline's new stuff?" She asked wanting to include her.
Rose nodded with a huge grin, "I love to see new clothes." She said rubbing her hands together.
Hermione smiled looking over at Ginny, "Would you grab Ana and Luna, too…... we can show Adeline all the stuff we got her and Bella and put it in their closets…... I heard that Bella is in the room next to yours?" Hermione said helping Adeline off the couch to stand up.
Adeline was bouncing in excitement, "Yep… Oppa Ana fixed it with a special bed and everything." She said excitedly.
Hermione slid her feet to the ground but felt her back aching when she tried to stand and held her hands out to Ginny. Hermione groaned when her back pulled as she slowly stood up. Ginny however thought it was hilarious and snorted back her laughter when Hermione rolled her eyes at her.
"Serves you right." Ginny whispered to Hermione loud enough that Rose heard her, "Alek told you no extra-curricular activities for a while…. And you two just ignored him and went to town." She said making Rose snort into her hand.
Hermione sighed but grinned over at Ginny, "Worth it." She whispered making Rose laugh out loud, but they all stopped to look down at Adeline who was starting at them her face scrunched up again, "What are extra-curricular activities?" Adeline asked making Hermione freeze and Ginny and Rose burst into laughter loud enough that the boys paused talking and looked over at them.
Hermione shook her head and held out her hand for Adeline to hold on to, "Umm sports bug…. Like quidditch…... it makes you move a lot and I am still kind of sore and hurt right now." She said grinning over at Viktor looking across the room at her with a raised eyebrow.
Ginny snorted under her breath, "That is the first time I have heard it called a sport before." She muttered over to Rose who was covering her mouth trying to hold back the giggles.
Hermione rolled her eyes, "I can see that the two of you will like each other just fine." She muttered to Rose and Ginny who broke out in laughter again making Hermione shake her head but smile at them, "Come on… lets go look thought all the stuff we bought." She said pulling on Adeline's hand, "We got you so much stuff."
Adeline's squealed pulling on Hermione's arm making Hermione flinch when her back pulled again. Ginny saw and scooped up Adeline in her arms, "Come on bug." Ginny said, "I will make you fly."
Adeline giggled as Ginny bounced her up and down walking out the door over to the stairs. Hermione and Rose followed to the door being intercepted by Viktor as he walked over to them.
"Where are you going?" Viktor asked setting a hand on Hermione's hip. Rose grinned at Viktor making him raise his eyebrows at her before she walked out following Ginny out the door and up the stairs.
Hermione reached up and placed a kiss on Viktor's cheek, "We are going to show Adeline all the stuff we bought her today… do you want to come with?" She asked.
Viktor shook his head, "No love…" He said with grin, "I do not need to see clothes." Viktor paused looking into her eyes, "Are you feeling ok?" He asked softly his hand rubbing over her back so gently she did not even feel it.
Hermione nodded, "A little sore from moving but nothing too bad." She said, "It was worth." She said with a smile reaching up to kiss Viktor gently, "Besides, I am due for some more potions in a bit anyway."
Viktor kissed her forhead, "I love you." He said, his hand cupping her cheek, "You have to promise to tell me if I hurt you." He frowned.
Hermione rolled her eyes, "You did not hurt me… did I hurt you?" She asked with a grin, wrapping her arm around his waist tighter.
Viktor snorted, "Love… it will take a lot more than that to hurt me." He said leaning down to whisper in her ear, "In fact I would love for you to try later."
Hermione gave a small giggle, "I will see what I can do… probably not tonight…. but soon." She said, "Now they are all upstairs waiting for me…. I am going to help Adeline put away all her new clothes and then go and get ready for bed." She said kissing his lips gently.
Viktor kissed her nose and then her forhead, "Ok love… I will meet you upstairs in a bit…. I need to get up at 5am again for practice." He said softly.
Hermione smiled up at him, "Sounds good…... Can you ask Alek for some potion for me for bed…. Some pain and sleeping?" She asked.
Viktor nodded reaching down to deeply kiss her, "I will get you some." He said, "Be careful when you go upstairs and let me know if you need anything else."
Hermione smiled pulling away and walking up the stairs to Adeline's room, she walked in to see Ginny, Luna and Rose all sitting on the bed and Ana and Adeline holding up dresses.
"Hey." She called out softly walking in to sit on the bed against the pillows, "What do you think of the stuff we got you Adeline?" She asked.
Adeline grinned twirling a dress around, "Look at what Oppa Ana got me." She said.
Hermione smiled, "It looks beautiful… do you like all the shoes we got you?" She asked moving against the pillows trying to get comfortable.
Adeline dragged all of the bags over to the closet with Ana following close behind, "Help me Oppa Ana…. Help me put it all up." She begged.
Hermione shook her head and smiled, "Well it looks like we did good." She said looking at Luna and Ginny. They both turned and looked at Hermione with grins, "She was easy enough to please." Luna said.
Ginny sighed looking over at Hermione, "We need to talk to you about Wednesday and Friday…... I got some news from mom and dad." She said.
Hermione exhaled deeply, "Do I want to know?" She asked rubbing her eyes, "I can not take any more bad news."
Ginny frowned, "It is about my brothers and the massive mess they are making of our lives." She said.
Hermione went to talk but saw Adeline run out of the closet in a purple dress, "Look Minnie Mouse… this one bounces." She yelled jumping up and down so the fabric floated around her.
Hermione smiled over at her, "You look beautiful little Bug…..." She called out, "I got you some matching purple socks and black shoes to go with that."
Adeline's eyes went wide as she ran back into the closet digging through the bags. They knew she found them when they heard her scream, "They have bows!"
Hermione turned looking over at Ginny, "After we put her to bed we can go talk in my room." She said taking a deep breath. "I have been thinking about it and I have some plans I want to put in place…. We need to talk to Harry and Neville too."
Luna nodded, "I had some thoughts also." She said.
Hermione looked over when Adeline came out this time in a deep burgundy dress with cap sleeves and a white collar with little black pearl buttons going down the front of the dress. "Look at this Minnie Mouse." She said jumping up and down.
Hermione smiled, "I got you that for Wednesday… we are going to watch Viktor play at his stadium and his team colors are Burgundy, black and cream." She said.
Adeline walked over to lean against the bed plopping her chin into her hands, her curls failing over her eyes, "Did you get something special to wear?" She asked with a grin, "Will we match?"
Hermione smiled, "I did get something special… it is a cream blouse and black pants." She said tugging on one of Adeline's curls.
Adeline frowned, "That doesn't sound pretty… it sounds plain." She said her eyes scrunched together.
Hermione smiled but Ginny cut in, "I saw Minnie in it… she is very pretty…. It is a silky soft white tank top with a pair of high waisted, wide legged black silk pants." She said. "She looks like she is floating like your purple dress."
Adeline shook her head scrambling up onto the bed, "No red?" She asked.
Hermione beamed down at Adeline, "I was going to wear some jewelry that Viktor got me…. A necklace and earrings… they are rubies…. So, a deep red." She said.
Adeline smiled, "That sounds better." Then she frowned, "Wait what a bout Bella?" she asked. "She needs something too."
Hermione grinned at Adeline, "We got her a dress too…. It is burgundy like yours, with a white bow." She said.
Adeline nodded with a serious face, "We are going to look so pretty for Viktor." She yelled out, climbing to jump on the bed.
Hermione nodded, "Yes we will but you need to go take it off before you mess it up…. You should go look at all of the pajamas that we got you…. I MIGHT have found you a princess PJ set." She said pointing at the closet.
Adeline's eyes went wide before she scrambled off the bed running to the closet, "Princess pajamas?" She yelled making Ana laugh from inside the closet.
Hermione smiled over at Ginny who grinned back, and Hermione called out, "If you put on the PJ's I will tuck you up and read you a princess story, Adeline."
All the girls on the bed laughed when Adeline screamed, "Yes PLEASE." From inside the closet.
They all turned to the door when Andrian stuck his head in the door, "I heard you have a young woman who belongs to me in here." He called out making Rose raise an eyebrow over at the door.
"Just so you know…. You belong to me…... and NOW you appear?" Rose called out crossing her arms, "I have been here since this morning."
Andrian strolled in and plopped down on the bed, throwing his arm over his face "I love you my Rose… but be nice to me…... that new girl is driving me crazy." He mumbled, "She literally wont stop owling me… and screaming at me… and today she threw two drinks at me."
Rose grinned over at Hermione who smiled back, "It sounds like you should check your contract on how you can cancel it." Hermione said with a snort.
Andrian uncovered his face and narrowed his eyes at Hermione, "Yes and I remember someone promised me help looking at that contract." He snarled making Hermione roll her eyes at him.
"Bring me the contract, I will look through it tomorrow." Hermione said shaking her head, making Rose grin over at them.
Andrian grinned up at her, "Finally…. I will pay you 1,000 Gallons if you can find a way to break this contract." He said sitting up.
Hermione shook her head, "You don't have to pay me…. You should know that." She said throwing a pillow at him.
Andrian leaned over to pull Rose into a quick kiss, "I love you…. and I missed you." He whispered, "But I might love Mione more if she can get me out of this contract… and you might love her more too… this witch is crazy." He muttered rubbing his hand over his face.
Rose rolled her eyes and grinned over at Hermione, "He is a bit dramatic." She said.
Hermione laughed, "All of the brothers are…. Viktor is just as bad." She said watching Adeline run out of the closet in a pink ruffle nightgown.
"Andrian…. Look at me…. I am a princess." Adeline called out running over to the bed.
Andrian smiled over at her, "You look like one." He said moving over so she could climb up into the bed.
Hermione held her hand out to Andrian, who stood up and walked over to help her, "Help me up." She asked softly, grimacing when he pulled her up. Her back was getting worse with each passing moment.
Andrian frowned, "You are still hurting…. You need to take it easy." He said softly. "I am telling Alek and Viktor on you."
Hermione rolled her eyes and nodded, "I know… and I will, I am going to be completely lazy tomorrow." She promised. "And don't bother to tell on me… they both already know, and I was already yelled at by Alek." She muttered.
Rose snorted, "You got yelled at by Alek because of your extracurricular activities." She murmured softly making Ginny snicker and Hermione roll her eyes.
Andrian looked over at Rose, "What do you mean?" He asked wrapping an arm around Rose's shoulder when she walked over to kiss Adeline good night.
Rose grinned, "I will tell you when there are no little ears." She whispered to Andrian making Hermione sigh and whisperer 'big mouth" under her breath making Ginny and Rose laugh harder.
Andrian looked around the girls and shook his head before he looked over at Hermione, "I will bring the contract to your room in a moment… but take your time on it… rest ok." He said before turning and tapping Adeline's nose, "Sweet dreams little bug." He said sliding his hand into Rose's who waved at Adeline before they turned and walk to the door.
Adeline smiled, "Good night." She called out.
Hermione watched Luna and Ginny follow them, "We will wait in your room if that is ok." They called out.
Hermione nodded at them before turning to sit on the edge of the bed, "What story do you want little one?" She asked.
"Rapunzel." Adeline said snuggling under the covers.
30 minutes later Hermione was slowly walking into her room as the pain got worse in her back and saw the Luna and Ginny sitting by the fire. She made her way over to her chair and pushed Ginny softly out of her chair until she got up and helped her slowly sit down.
"I am in so much pain." Hermione groaned.
Ginny sniggered, "I want to feel bad for you, but I know that part of it is that SPORT you were playing did not help you." She said conjuring another chair to sit down next to Luna who was curled up in Viktor's chair in front of the fire.
Hermione rolled her eyes but smiled looking over at Luna, "You said you have some ideals for Wednesday and Friday?' She said sitting back in her chair.
Luna nodded, "I was thinking about modifying a protection bubble/chamber." Luna looked over at Ginny, "Do you know the ones that Hermione always creates around us when we need a moment to collect ourselves…. They are impenetrable … what if we made it bigger… what if we made it so nothing can get in or out of the bubble?"
Hermione nodded, "If danger came…. That would be a prefect to keep people safe." She paused, "It would be best if we double layered it." She said thoughtfully.
Luna nodded at her, "Yes… a tri-layer like we did at the castle as Order Members…. Then you add another layer." She said.
Hermione nodded, "The only downfall is that once it is locked it is locked… and it takes a lot of magic." She said thoughtfully.
Ginny nodded, "Yes normally…. but if we have 4 of us each create a side of the protection box… chamber it will use less magic from each of us." She said, "Luna, Harry, Neville and I each take a side and use the same spell."
Hermione nodded, "That could work." She said rubbing forhead, "I can seal it with a reflection spell after… that would add another layer to reflect any spells thrown at it."
Ginny nodded, "I would say we need to adjust the spell so only Order Members can release the protection chamber it in case something happens to us." She said softly not saying out loud that one of them could be hurt or killed.
Hermione nodded, "I think that is a good ideal… the question is how big can we make the chamber and keep it impenetrable…. how many people can we keep safe inside." She said. "And how fast can we put it up?"
Ginny shrugged, "Well when we do the spell alone, we can hold up to 10-15 people with the spell…... so I think if the four of us can create the protection chamber together…..." Ginny waved a hand around thoughtfully, "We can make it pretty large and pretty quick… within a few moments…. And hold maybe 40 or 50 people." She said. "If we practice maybe bigger."
Hermione sighed, "That is better then nothing… but give me some time to think how I can modify it and enhance it." She said, "I think we also need to enhance the spells we use on the barrier…. Nothing in and nothing out and only breakable by those who create it or 4 Order Members." She sighed rubbing her forhead, "With the reflection spell that will take me a little longer… but it will be worth it."
Luna smiled, "I think that is a good ideal." She said softly looking up as Viktor and Alek walked in.
Viktor walked over to stand behind Hermione, "What is a good ideal?" He asked laying hands on her shoulders for a moment before using his wand to enlarge her chair so he could slide in next to her, letting her legs drape over his lap.
Hermione shook her head, "Just some spells that we want to work on…. We will practice it tomorrow." She said looking over at Ginny who shrugged, "Sounds good to me." Ginny said.
Alek conjured a chair to sit next to Ginny, "What will you be practicing?" Alek asked with narrowed eyes. "How much magic will you be using?"
Hermione shook her head, "I will be practicing nothing… I will just be looking at some spells and making some changes to them." She said shifting in her chair with a sigh, "Alek do you have the pain potion?" She asked softly.
Alek nodded handing Hermione a potion, "You need to take it easy… promise me." He said watching Hermione drink the potion. "I will look at your arm tomorrow... it should be the last time and it will be healed…. Same with your lower back…. The new injuries will take longer." He rubbed a hand over his face, "I will make some more potions for that tonight and tomorrow and see if we can get you moving ok by the time we leave on Friday."
Viktor frowned moving a hand over Hermione knee, "Love…." He softly murmured, his eyes full of worry.
Hermione shook her head at Viktor and gave him a smile, "I am ok… just sore." She promised before looking back over to Alek, "and I am going to take it easy tonight and sleep in tomorrow and relax…. No magic and Wednesday we are just going to watch the game and relax…... a lot of relaxing from now on." She said with a small smile.
Aleks sighed, "Ok… we just worry about you." He said, "I want you be healed and not in pain."
Hermione smiled, "I will try to take it easy, but it is not my fault." She said her fingers playing with Viktor's as she shifted so she was tucked under his arm and her legs were curled under her.
"It never is." Andrian said walking into the bedroom making Hermione roll her eyes but smile at him, "Here is the contract." He said walking over to set it on the desk before going to lean against the fireplace. "So, I heard that you thought Rose was Viktor's girlfriend?" He stated with a grin.
Hermione covered her face with her hands, "I am never going to live that down." She muttered.
Viktor tugged on one of her curls giving a small chuckle, "Its ok Mila…... Harry showed me the photo and the article… I understand why you believed it." He whispered kissing her curls.
Hermione looked up at Viktor, "I know… but like I was telling Rose… I should have talked to you about it…. I should have asked instead of just believing the last couple of weeks." She said with a frown.
Viktor shrugged, "Remember what Mama said…we can't change the past… only do better in the future… so next time you will ask." He said softly.
Hermione sighed, "Yes… I suppose that you are right… but I still feel guilty… for not asking you… for causing us both more pain… for being rude to Rose." She said.
Andrian shook his head, "Rose loves you… she was telling me just now… she is not upset with you at all… she also saw the article and so did I... we understand." He said, "Plus you didn't really say anything to anyone…. That was your watch dog." He said pointing a thumb at Ginny who sighed and rolled her eyes.
Andrian grinned over at Ginny, "But Rose loves you for that." He said, "She said it was nice to see such a loyal friend… she can't wait to get to know both of you."
Hermione grinned, "She seems lovely Andrian." She said settling back under Viktor's arm again, letting his hand run through her curls.
Andrian grinned at Hermione, "I am going to tell you all something… but you can't say anything." He said looking around the room, waiting for them at all nod at him, "You may not be the only one planning a wedding soon." He said softly.
Hermione sat up with a grin, "For real?" She said excitedly, "That would be so amazing."
Viktor and Alek grinned, "About time." They both said but Alek looked over at Viktor, "Hey it only took him 2 years… it took you over 5 to ask Mione."
Viktor rolled his eyes stretching his legs out in front of him, "First of all it was going to be at year 4 and a half but things got messed up… second we were 14 and 17 when we met… sorry we wanted to be done with school before I asked." He said, his hand still moving over Hermione's hair.
Alek shrugged, "Excuses." He said with a grin making Hermione throw a pillow at him.
"What is an excuse?" Vlad asked coming in the room and walking over in front of the fire by Andrian.
Alek grinned over at Andrian who rolled his eyes, "I just told them that I am thinking about proposing to Rose soon." He said making Vlad grin at him.
"About time." Vlad said.
Andrian looked over at Vlad with raised eyebrows, "At least I have a girlfriend to ask." He said.
Vlad shrugged, "I am committed to work right now." He said with a grin. "So, two brothers down for the count… one more close to the edge." He said looking over at Alek who narrowed his eyes. "Looks like I am the last bachelor of the house."
Viktor threw his head back and laughed, "Being a bachelor is overrated." He said pulling Hermione closer, "I would much rather come home every day to Mila."
Andrian nodded, "I agree…. I have been talking to Rose about moving in here with us… and maybe not traveling so much…for both of us… I have been missing her like crazy… it gets harder every time she leaves." He said rubbing a hand over his face.
Viktor nodded, "I understand… Mila leaving was always the hardest… I am glad that we are past that now." He said his arm tightening around her, "After the last year I don't think I will let her out of my sight for a while again."
Hermione rubbed Viktor's knee, "I agree Andrian…do what makes you happy… if you want her here more…. Ask her… if she makes you happy…. hold onto her." She said with a smile.
Andrian smiled over at Hermione, "Thanks Mione…. I was worried that you and Viktor would be upset if I asked her right after you guys got engaged." He said.
Hermione sat up, "No way…. It would be so amazing if you did." She said turning to look at Viktor, "I think it would be so great to have more happy news."
Viktor nodded, "Besides, I have been trying to convince Hermione to marry me next weekend… no long engagement." He said tugging on a curl again.
Hermione rolled her eyes, "And I keep telling Viktor that his mother will never let that happen." She said with a grin.
Viktor shrugged, "I can keep trying." He said making his brothers laugh.
Andrian narrowed his eyes at Viktor, "I hate you… no quick marriage please… it does not have be long… but not short… what about fall… like September or October… it is cool out, the trees are full of pretty colors and it gives me enough time to get the news out as your manager but not that long that you have to wait."
Hermione looked at Andrian in surprise, "That is a good idea…. What about the first weekend in October… we have enough time to plan…..." She said softly looking up at Viktor, "And that is a special week for us… it is the first time you came to sit with me in the library when we first met… plus the trees here are so pretty… we can do it by the lake… it won't be to hot or too cold." She said eyes wide, "Plus your season is just starting so we won't be right in the middle of games."
Viktor looked down at Hermione carefully, "Are you sure?" He asked, "I know I have been nagging you but that is soon… only a few months... is that enough time to plan it?" He asked.
Hermione shrugged, "I don't want to wait along time either…. I want to be married... plus I don't need anything crazy or big." She said, "Just friends and family."
Viktor nodded and his lips curved into a small smile, "I think the first week in October is prefect." He said reaching down to kiss her lips softly.
Hermione grinned up at him, "Well that was easy…. Now to tell everyone else and plan it all." She said.
Viktor shrugged, "You tell Mama what you want, and it will happen… we just have to show up." He said
Hermione rolled her eyes, "You are probably right." She turned to look at Ginny and Luna who were both smiling over at her, "Ginny will you be my maid of honor?"
Ginny squealed jumping up and running over to pull Hermione into a tight hug, "Of course I will." She said pulling back to kiss Hermione's cheek.
Hermione grinned looking over at Luna, "Will you be a bridesmaid?" She asked.
Luna gave a soft smile, "I would love to stand up with you both." She said softly.
Hermione nodded looking back up at Viktor, "Well some of my hardest stuff is done." She said with a grin.
Viktor shrugged, "Mine was decided years ago... Andrian will be my best man and Vlad and Alek stand with me…... See…. easy." He said, "Although I will probably ask Ludmil to also stand up with me also."
Hermione nodded, "We will have to talk to Mama tomorrow… you know she is going to say that it is not enough time." She said with a sigh.
Viktor tilted Hermione's chin to look up at him, "Yes she will… but she will also respect what we want…. so, no stress, DA?" He said
Hermione smiled up at him, "Da." She said reaching up to kiss him gently. She turned to look at Andrian, "Now you will have to ask and set a date after ours… that way Mama will worry about yours and forget ours." She said with a grin making everyone laugh.
Andrian rolled his eyes, "I am trying to figure out why you are my favorite from my siblings." He said.
Hermione shrugged, "Because I am by far the best?" She said with a grin making everyone laugh again. Hermione sighed, "However speaking of siblings…. What is going on with your brothers?" Hermione asked turning to look at Ginny,
Ginny rolled her eyes sitting back in her chair, "Which one?" She muttered, "I have so many stupid brothers…. I think all of you should adopt me too."
Alek smiled over at Ginny, "It may happen." He said softly making Ginny blush and the rest of the room grin.
Hermione felt the potion to really start to take over her body and she relaxed back against Viktor again, intertwining her fingers into his on her lap, "Let start with the brothers you like." She said with a smile.
Ginny rolled her eyes, "I have not heard from Charlie or Bill." She said with a grin making Hermione laugh when she only said their two names.
"Fred and George?" Hermione asked eyebrows raised.
Ginny smiled over Hermione, "They are fine…. Fred is healing well, and George has been working like crazy... they sent me a letter today." She said then sighed, "Percy is still in the hospital and mom said that he is still acting like a git." Ginny rubbed her forhead, "I guess mom told him that you would always be welcome in our home and he said that he would not be going back there then…. Even after you saved his life, he is acting like this."
Hermione looked up when she heard Viktor snarl under his breath, and she squeezed his fingers gently. "Not worth it." She said softly to him, "You can't change everyone's thoughts… and you can't blame anyone else for another's thoughts." She said.
Viktor sighed and nodded, His thumb rubbing back and forth on her hand and Hermione turned back to Ginny, "Tell your mom not to cut him out or make him want to leave." She said softly, "He needs his family."
Ginny sighed "I knew you would say that… so that's what I told her… and she knew you would say that and she told me to tell you that she will talk to Percy and make him see the light." She said.
Hermione smiled over at Ginny, "You know it is not your fault … the things that he is saying and how he is acting …... I don't blame you." She said making Ginny nod.
"I know… but it is still frustrating that he can talk so badly about someone I love so much." Ginny said looking over at Hermione.
Hermione shrugged, "He is allowed to believe what he wants Gin… as long as he is not hurting others… his thoughts are his right." She said making the room frustrated for her.
Ginny sighed deeply, "I hate how kind you are Hermione… really I want to beat him senseless and he is not even talking about me…. How can you still treat him with such compassion and care?" She asked softly
Hermione shrugged, "Because I have enough people that love me and care for me…. that his thoughts do not bother me…. they only make me sad because they hurt you and your family." She said softly.
Ginny took a deep breath, "Yes well I am still tempted to punch him in the face." She muttered, half the room agreeing with her.
Hermione shook her head, "Don't Ginny…. Let him be." She said before tilting her head to the side, "What about …... well what about Ron?" She asked so softly the room barely heard her.
Ginny sighed, "Ron…... he…..." She paused looking over at Luna who shrugged. Ginny rubbed her for head the same way that Harry did when he was frustrated or upset, "Ron is still missing Hermione." She said softly.
Hermione felt Viktor's hand clench around hers and she rubbed her hand over his in small circles of comfort, "And?" She said softly to Ginny.
Ginny took a deep breath, "Mom said that when she went home some stuff was missing… so he came back for a clothes and food…." She paused looking up at Hermione eyes upset, "and some of your things were missing."
Hermione shrugged, "It could not have been anything too important…. your mom brought me most of my stuff when she came." She said relaxing back against Viktor, her fingers brushing along his arm to help him relax.
Ginny sighed, "I know... but that he did it at all… mom is upset." She said, "Plus not knowing where he is or what he is doing right now…. It is worrying." She said.
Hermione smiled, "Tell your mom it is ok…. I promise I am not upset... and I am not worried about Ron right now." She said, "I don't plan on going anywhere without either you, someone from the family or Viktor or Harry or Neville…. I have a feeling I won't be alone anytime soon." Hermione felt Viktor's hand squeeze hers gently at her words.
Ginny sighed, "I know… but I would love to just beat him too." She murmured upset.
Hermione reached over and grabbed Ginny's hand, "Focus instead on Fred and Georg and Bill and Charlie." She said, "Plus Harry and Neville…. You have a ton of brothers who are amazing."
Ginny smiled softly, "Thanks Minnie." She said softly, "I have two pretty great sisters too." She said looking over at Luna and Hermione. She paused for a second then sighed, "Just promise you will be carful until we find him…. Do not trust him if you see him…. Ok…. Make sure that you get one of us."
Hermione nodded yawning, "I can promise that." She said rubbing her eyes, "I don't plan on going anywhere alone anytime soon though."
"You are tired." Luna said softly standing up, "and so am I… so I am off to bed Minnie…." She said.
Andrian and Vlad pushed off the fireplace, "I think we are all tired… Mondays are getting longer and longer." Andrian said.
Luna walked over and placed a hand on Hermione's shoulder, "Ginny and I will talk to Harry and Neville in the morning while you sleep in." She said.
Hermione smiled up at her, "Who said I was going to sleep in?" She said tilting her head back.
Luna smiled down at her, "Because that Is what your body needs." She said walking to the door.
Ginny stood up with a frown, "Wait… why can't I sleep in… my body needs to sleep in." She said using her magic to get rid of her chair before following Luna to the door.
Alek snorted standing up and following Ginny to the door, "You want sleep… you don't need sleep." He said putting his hands-on Ginny's waist.
Hermione looked over at Viktor with raised eyebrows at where Alek's hands were, and Viktor smiled down at her. Andrian and Vlad quickly followed Alek out the door calling goodnights.
Viktor stood and used his wand to get rid of Alek's chair and shrink Hermione's back down, "Alek is not wasting any time with Ginny." He said with a grin walking over to lock the bedroom door. Viktor walked back over to squat down in front of Hermione's chair, "I think however that you are ready for bed… I put Bella down before I came in here." He said reaching out to tuck a curl back behind her ear.
Hermione smiled, "I put Adeline to bed before I came into the room also…. So now just bedtime for us." She said reaching out to cup Viktor's face.
Viktor turned his head and kissed her palm, "Yes Love…... The potion Alek gave you... is it helping?" He asked.
Hermione smiled at him, "It did… now to get from the chair to the bed might be a little hard for me." She said with a deep yawn.
Viktor smiled, "How about I carry you." He said, his hands reaching out.
Hermione sighed, "No…. I need to brush my teeth and put on Pajamas." She held out her hands, "But you can help me stand up." She said with a smile.
Viktor slid his hands into hers and stood up pulling her up and out of the chair carefully, "Ok up you go." He said sliding his arms around her hips, "I will bring you a nightgown into the bathroom." He said kissing her curls, "You ok to make it into the bathroom alone?"
Hermione nodded, "I will be fine." She said reaching up to kiss his chin, "Can you get me the white silk one that I bought today… it should be in one of the green bags."
Viktor raised an eyebrow at her, "White silk?" He asked with a grin.
Hermione rolled her eyes laughing as she walked away, "Yes… but I thought you said that we had to be good?" She called out
Viktor closed his eyes and groaned, "Killing me… you are killing me." He whispered listening to her laugh. "So, married in October?" He called out.
Hermione stuck her head out the bathroom door and grinned widely at Viktor who was still standing by the chairs, "Married in October." She confirmed with a smile making Viktor's heart race at both at her words and the look she gave him before she dipped back into the bathroom.
"Prefect." Viktor said grinning, "My life is fucking Prefect."