59. The Yule Ball

**Fred's POV**

"Come on, Mate! Get up! You're the only one who's ditching the ball!" George exclaimed.

"No. I want to stay here. It's peaceful" I whined.

"So what if Hermione isn't going to the ball with you? Maybe Ron's right! Maybe she was just lying!" George said as he sat next to me.

"Mate, you and I both know that 'Mione never lies. If she says she's going with someone, then she's going with someone."

"Forge, I can't see you like this," George said worriedly.

"Then go to the ball and have fun. Tell Ange I said hi" I said pushing him out of the room.

"Fred-!" He said before I slammed the door in his face.

"Fred, open the door."

"Not until you come back from the ball" I said.

"Fine, I'll go to the ball. The second I get there, I'm coming back" He said.

"You come back like three hours later! Now go to the ball!"

"Fred, I can't have you being alone."

"And I can't be the one who is holding you back to be with your girlfriend! Go George. I'll be fine."

"If I go, and Ange asks where you are, what do I say?"

"You say I didn't have a date. The girl I like already has a date" I answered.

"Can I tell her the girl you like? I hate keeping secrets from her!" George whined.

"Sure, whatever. Just make sure she doesn't tell anyone."

"Okay, Fred?"

"Yes, Georgie?"

"Are you sure it's alright if I leave?"

I opened the door and said "I'm sure. Go have fun."

He ran up and hugged me so tight I couldn't breathe.

"You are the best twin brother ever! I don't want to leave you, but If I stay, you'll just hex me."

"Please let me breathe and you're right. I would hex you" I said getting him off.

"I need to get my girl. See ya!" George said waving and I closed the door.

George needs to stop worrying. I'll be fine! All I need is a nice walk. Ya. That always clears my head. I remember that's what 'Mione does when she needs to clear her head. Something we have in common I guess. I hope George and 'Mione have fun tonight.

I grabbed my jacket and headed outside for my walk.

**George's POV**

"Hello malady" I said bowing to Angelina.

"Hey" She said turning around and hugging me.

"How has my girl been without me?"

"I'm fine. Where's Fred?" She asked looking around for my twin.

"He-Ah- He sorta bailed the ball" I answered.

"What? Why?"

"Didn't have a date. Plus, the girl he likes already has a date."

"Who is it? Or does Fred not want me to know" Ange said.

"No, he said I could tell you. It's Hermione."

"Wait. Our Fred likes our Hermione?" She asked in shock.

"Ya. You can't tell anyone though" I said.

"Why would I tell a secret?" She asked with a smile.

"And that is one of the reasons why I love you" I said, giving her a kiss.

"And that is one of the things I love about you" She said smiling and taking my arm.

"Let's go," I said, leading her.

We waited for the champions to enter. We all clapped as they all entered. Fleur was with Roger Davies, Harry with one of the Patil twins, Cedric with Cho, and Krum with- that couldn't be.

"Hermione?" I asked in shock.

"What?" Ange asked.

Hermione is with Krum? I thought she didn't like him? What will Fred say? I know he's not the jealous type. Unlike Ron who looks like he is going to kill Krum and does not want to believe that Hermione is with Krum. I looked at Ginny who was with Neville (He better hope that he keeps his hands off my sister) and she gave me a Where-Is-Fred? Look I think.

"Later"I mouthed.

The champions started to dance and we all watched until Dumbledore and McGonagall stepped in and danced along.

Again, another couple I guess stepped in who was Professor Septima Vector and Karkaroff.

Then, Neville and Ginny started to dance and I guess Neville dancing by himself really paid off because he wasn't messing up at all like usual.

We all joined in until a band started a song that everyone got all pumped up for. I danced with Ginny for a while and then she asked "Really George, where's Fred?"

"Since Hermione went with Krum, Fred stayed back and he didn't have a date" I answered.

"Poor Fred" She said sadly.

I took a little break and watched Angelina dance with her friends. Hermione walked over and asked "George? Where's Fred?"

"Oh, hey Hermione!" I said happily and wept.

"Where's Fred?" She asked again.

"Oh sorry. He stayed behind because he didn't have a date" I answered.

"Oh. Is he in the common room?"

"Not sure. He probably went to take a walk though" I said.

"I'm gonna go talk to him" She said leaving.

**Hermione's POV**

"Viktor?" I asked.

"Yes, Hermy-own-ninny?" Viktor asked.

"I think I'm tired. I'm going to sleep now. Thank you" I said before walking off to find Fred.

Where would I be if I were Fred? Oh! The Astronomy Tower! He and I both go up there when we need to think or something.

I raced to the Astronomy Tower to find a tall, freckled, ginger haired boy staring up into the stars.

"Hello, stranger" I said with a smile.

"What?" The boy asked and he turned around.

"Oh, 'Mione! It's just you" He said.

"Who else would it be? Fred? Why weren't you at the ball?" I asked, walking next to him and staring at the stars.

"I didn't have a date. Didn't want to go on my own" he explained.

"Well that's a great reason. Really, what's wrong?" I asked, putting my hand on his shoulder.

"Really 'Mione, that was the reason!" He said with a comforting smile.

"Alright," I said.

" 'Mione, why aren't you at the ball?" Fred asked.

"I went looking for you of course! That's why I'm here" I said.

"You still look freezing. You need to remember to bring a jacket" He joked putting his jacket on me.

"Thank you."

"We should head inside," He said, putting his arm around me to help me get more warm.

"Okay" I said and we headed for the common room.

Fred had said the password and we entered and I gave him his jacket.

"Thank you again, Fred. For everything" I said with a smile.

"Thank you for just being you," He said, pulling me into a hug.

"Goodnight, 'Mione" he whispered softly.

"Goodnight Fred," I said, kissing him on the cheek and heading upstairs to my dorm.