83. Christmas at Grimmauld Place

**Hermione's POV**

"Ho, ho, ho. Merry Christmas" The Toy Santa flew across the table.

"Here we go. Daddy's back" Mrs. Weasley said, pushing Mr. Weasley, who was in a wheelchair, to the dining table.

We all clapped and Mrs. Weasley said "Sit down everyone, sit down."

We all sat and we were on to presents.

"That's it. Now, presents" Mrs. Weasley said, passing out the gifts.

"And a nice big box for Ron" Mr. Weasley said.

"Big box for you. And- Um" Mrs. Weasley said, trying to give Fred and George their gifts, but couldn't tell which one was which.

"Oh! Fred and George" Mrs. Weasley chuckled and handed them the gifts even though they switched the presents.

"Here, Hermione," Mrs. Weasley passed me a present.

"Thank you, Mrs. Weasley," I said, opening the gift to a knitted purple scarf.

"Now open up. I want to see your faces."

"Check it out, 'Mione. I told you and George get the same thing every year" Fred whispered as he showed me the scarf Mrs. Weasley had knitted for the twins.

"They're quite lovely," I said, examining the scarf.

"Try it on," Mrs. Weasley said.

"Thanks, Mum. It's perfect" Ginny said.

"Just what you wanted, actually. Come on, then, everybody. Let's clear the way. Oh, Harry. Harry."

I looked at the doorway to find Harry.

"There you are. Happy Christmas" Mrs. Weasley said, giving him a hug and his present.

"Thank you" Harry smiled.

"Now, Daddy. Pass that to Daddy" Mrs. Weasley told Ron.

"Thank you," Mr. Weasley said.

"Fred? George? Hermione?" Mrs. Weasley asked.

"A toast! A Christmas Toast to Mr. Harry Potter" Mr. Weasley said as Fred passed me a drink. "Without whom I wouldn't be here. Harry."

"Harry" We repeated.

"Harry," Sirius said, coming in.

I smiled and we ate the Christmas breakfast.

"Let's go outside!" Ginny said excitedly.

"To do what?" I asked as she pulled me outside being followed by the boys.

"For snow. I wanna try and throw a snowball at Ron" Ginny whispered.

"I think you've gone mental, Gin" I smiled.

"So have I," Ginny said.

I smiled and got ready to go outside.

"Come on! I'm bored!" Ginny said and we ran outside.

I ran outside to find the boys already having a snowball fight.

"Got you, Harry!" Ron yelled.

"Never underestimate two unbeatable beaters!" George yelled.

"Harry! Oh, I'm gonna get you!" Fred yelled as he threw a snowball at Harry's face.

"My glasses, Mate! They're made out of ice, now" Harry smiled and threw a snowball at Ron.

Ginny ran in there to join in the fun while stood there and watched the fun.

"Gottcha!" Fred said picking me up bridal style.

"Fred! What are you doing?" I asked, laughing my head off.

"I don't know. I'm under an Imperius Curse!" Fred joked.

"Well that's brilliant. Now put me down" I demanded.

"Yes malady" Fred smiled and he set me down near the doorway.

"Thank you, my knight in shining armor" I smiled.

"I'm shining?" Fred asked happily.

"Very" I said.

"Then the sun?"

"I guess" I said.

**Ginny's POV**

"You really think it's gonna work?" I asked George.

"Positive. Our other plan worked, didn't it?" He asked.

"It went brilliant, but how is this one going to work?"

"Okay, I told Fred to go pick up Hermione over there and he did so. Now, they're talking and the magic comes, now" George said waving his wand.

"We're brilliant friends" I smiled.

"They are better than us one day" George joked.

"If they don't, then someone's getting a bat-bogey hex" I said.

**Fred's POV**

I looked up to laugh until my eyes caught something very strange.

That can not be.

My eyes widened and Mione asked "What's wrong?"

"Mistletoe" I whispered.

"What was that?" 'Mione asked not to catch what I said.

I pointed up and she saw the mistletoe. She blushed and smiled a little.

I smirked and she stepped on her tiptoes to kiss me.

Wait, what is happening? Am I dreaming again? I'll just pinch myself awake and- No! This isn't a dream! This is actually happening! Bloody hell. The girl of my dreams, my best friend, a girl I thought only loved me as a brother, is actually kissing me!

My eyes widened once more and I kissed her back.

**Hermione's POV**

Why did I just do that? Stupid mistletoe. Wait- He's actually kissing me back! I thought George told him I overheard him while he confessed that Fred liked me. So he wasn't pretending! He really wasn't. Oh Merlin, tell me I'm not dreaming.

My hand went through his ginger hair and his hands were on my hips. After a while, I pulled away from the kiss to look at him.

"'Mione?" Fred asked.

"Yes?" I said looking into his eyes.

"I know I never told you this and it's been going on for five years straight, but I like you, I'm only saying this once, Hermione Granger" Fred said smiling. "More than a friend or a sister."

"I know you do. I should have told you this, but I heard you talking about me before we left Hogwarts. I mean when Harry had his hearing. I'm sorry I didn't tell you" I said showing a weak smile.

**George's POV**

"And the magic has worked!" I said happily putting my wand away.

"And our work here is done" Ginny smiled and threw a snowball at my face.

"You get back here young lady!" I yelled at her as she ran away to try and run from me.

**Fred's POV**

"It's alright, 'Mione. Even if I was mad at you, I wouldn't last a day at being your friend. I remember in your second year when I told you about a girl I liked, you were crying and I walked in about you talking about a guy you liked. I should have told you I knew. I guess we're even now" I joked.

"Anyways, I like you, too, Fred Weasley. More than a friend or brother" 'Mione smiled.

"Will you go out with me?" I asked nervously.

'Mione kissed me once more and said "Yes. I'll go out with you."

**Werewolf Marcy: I did it. I actually did it! I got you two together! It only took me eighty-three chapters. Sorry it took so long.**

**Fred: I got my wish. Did you get your's, 'Mione?**

**Hermione: No. My wish is for this story to be over. So I don't have to deal with that everyday!**

**Fred: I love you, too, 'Mione.**

**Werewolf Marcy: Back to the story! Hey look! This DISCLAIMER went backwards!**

**Still Fred's POV**

My heart felt like it was throwing a party. A big one.

"Re- Really?" I was surprised.

"Yep. I'll go out with you" 'Mione smiled.

I picked her up and kissed her on the lips.

I have this feeling every time I kiss her, there's a spark. A freaking spark! It better be a good one. No, a great one.

"I love you, 'Mione" I smiled.

"I love you, too, Fred" She said smiling back.

"Do you want to do a snowball fight with the rest of everyone?" I asked with a smile.

"Of course" 'Mione smiled and she threw a snowball at my face.

"You're getting it now, Granger" I warned and ran after her.

**Harry's POV**

"Did you see that?" Ron asked as his mouth was still hanging open.

"Yep. Close your mouth. You'll get some flies in there" I joked.

"He kissed her! I mean, what kind of a brother is he?!" Ron screamed quietly.

"Don't know. He's your brother, not mine. Well, he's like a brother to me" I said.

"I can't believe this," Ron said rather upset.

"You told me you like Luna," I said.

"I do, but it's just weird to have them two doing that!" Ron said pointing at Fred and Hermione.

"Look what they're doing now! They're playing with each other and all that!" Ron exclaimed.

"Well, if you're really her friend and his brother, be happy for them, Mate. Either way, they're still your family" I said smiling and went to go throw a snowball at Ginny who was done being chased by George.

"Harry! What the heck!?" Ginny laughed.

"It's a snowball fight, what do you expect?" I smirked.

All of a sudden, Ginny threw a snowball at my face and I laughed alongside her.

"Okay, go throw a snowball at Ron so he can get snow in his mouth or something" I smiled.

"Finally! A chance to throw something at Ron!" Ginny said, throwing her fist in the air and gathering some ice to throw at Ron.

"He's staring at them," George said, talking about Hermione and Fred.

"Ron? He's not jealous. He likes Luna. Remember when we first met her, he couldn't move" I reminded George.

"That's why he was so nervous! Blimey, what's wrong with him?" George asked.

"Luna's brilliant. It's just, people think she's strange about what she believes in. That's all" Ginny said, throwing the snowball directly at Ron's mouth. "Boom! Jackpot!" Ginny shouted happily as George and I laughed.

"Hey!?" Ron shouted angrily. "Get over here, Ginevra!"

"Oh no" Ginny smiled and ran away from Ron who had a smile across his face.

**Hermione's POV**

"Put me down!" I demanded Fred.

"Not unless you say I'm the best Weasley, best friend, best boyfriend, best ginger haired, and best student you've ever met" Fred smiled.

"You can't make me!" I said.

I was hanging over Fred's shoulder as he had finally caught me from running around.

"'Mione, you know you want to," Fred joked.

"No I don't now put me down!" I screamed.

"If you do, I'll give you a kiss" Fred said.

"Fine, you're the best friend, best boyfriend, best ginger haired, and best student I've ever met" I said and he placed me on the ground.

"Now, you get the kiss" Fred smiled and he perked me on the lips.

"Good- What's happening with Ron and Ginny?" I asked Ron to chase Ginny.

"Don't know. Come on" Fred said taking my hand and we walked over to Harry and George.

"Now look at the happy couple" Harry joked.

"Shut up, Mate" Fred said.

"Is it official?" George asked.

"It's official," I said, showing me and Fred's hands that were locked together.

"Congratulations," Harry and George said and Harry gave me a hug.

"Thanks, Harry. Thanks, George" Fred thanked.

"Is everyone- Hold on" Ginny said as she and Ron topped next to us trying to catch a breath. "Is everyone and I mean Fred and Hermione a thing?"

"Yep" Fred said happily.

Ginny squealed with joy and hugged me super tight that I couldn't breath.

"Congratulations!" She said happily.

"I'm happy for you both" Ron said patting Fred on the shoulder.