A/N: Here's another chapter. Hope you like it.:))

Chapter 70: Finally

I arrived to the tower long before anyone else, even the few 2nd years who were invited. But it was better, I had time to sort my thoughts and feelings before I did anything stupid. When everyone finally got back, I was calm and managed to avoid getting questioned by Hermione, who I was sure would jump on me the moment she entered the dorm. But she definitely had a far worse night than I did. She was crying and her makeup was completely messed. I was surprised she even got here form the Great Hall, as she seemed unable to see anything. Forgetting all my problems, I rushed to her side and she leaned on me.

"Mione, what happened?"

"Ron happened. He apparently noticed I'm actually a girl only a few days ago, when he ran out of options for the ball. And now when I was really having fun, dancing and everything, he told me I was fraternizng with the enemy only because I went to the ball with Viktor."

"You went with Viktor? But I thought-" Hmmm, maybe I was wrong. But they were perfect for each other...

"Never mind, Ron was a jerk, but you know how he is. It'll pass."

"I don't know, you know his anger, although childish, can last. Look at how he acted when Harry got picked for the Tournament."

"Yes, but it isn't the same. That time he was angry because he thought his best friend betrayed him. Now he was just jealous that you were having a good time." What was up with the Weasleys and their tendency to hold grudges?

A knock at the door made both of us jump out of our thoughts. I sighted and got up. Good thing I arrived much earlier, and got to clean up, because when I got back from the party, my face was a mess.

When I opened the door a worried face was behind it. I frowned, why was Fred here? And alone.

Just a few seconds ago I have been sure that he was probably with George pranking unsuspecting couples or in the Great Hall dancing with their…dates. I raised my eyebrow at him.

"What is it? Where is George? Please be fast, I have things to do."

"Is Hermione here? I need to speak to her."

My stomach did a somersault and I automatically stepped aside, letting him inside. When she heard the door closing, she looked up and wiped her eyes. Now that he entered she looked even worse. I sat on my bed, and Fred took a chair and sat in front of Hermione.

"I-I'm sorry Hermione. I didn't know this could happen." What the...?

"What are you talking about Fred?"

"Well, this is going to be reaaaly awkward. Ummm, the truth is, a few days ago I actually told George those things that Ron told you and I think he heard us and yeah…"

"What things? He said a lot, that's for sure."

"Well, that you're fraternizing with the enemy and about the library…" Hermione looked dismayed at the revelations. And I didn't know how to feel. Maybe it was about a prank? But he wouldn't go this far. Besides, I hoped this was what I thought. It would solve one of mine and George's worries. And it would solve more problems than anyone could think.

Hermione didn't seem like she had any intentions of asking him why he did it, so I interjected.

"But Fred, Mione is your friend. Why would you do that? You're not like this." He looked at the ground, and sighted.

"I really didn't want to tell anyone about this, but the consequences of what I said are out of control. So I'll just say it." He looked so defeated, obviously he invested a lot in keeping this a secret. Even George and I didn't know. "Look, Mione, truth is, I actually wanted to invite you to the Yule Ball and I found out from a Durmstrang bloke that Krum was going with you. I was pissed off and just started telling George those things without thinking. And Ron probably just started sprouting them at the ball, and I'm just so sorry. I should've just accepted what happened, but I ruined your night. I'm sorry. I just, I like you Hermione, and I thought I lost my chance when Krum asked you to the ball and you accepted, and that if I even had one in first place. I'm-"

"Frederic Gideon Weasley, if I hear one more 'I'm sorry' this night, the one who says it will leave with terrible burn marks." I heard so many apologies that night, just from Fred and Theo, and it was too much. The two laughed at what I said. Hermione wasn't crying anymore and Fred looked more relaxed after revealing what happened. But there still was tension in the room.

"Mione, please say something, you could cut the tension in this room with an axe." I said.

"Well, actually there have been a couple more boys who asked me but I refused. I accepted Viktor's invitation because I thought you were going with Angelina." Freds tension washed away and a smile replaced it. I was freaking right. That was what was bothering Fred. Now I just had to tell George. Tomorrow though, since at the moment he was probably snogging Angelina in an alcove somewhere.

The tension was gone, yes, but a really awkward silence filled the room, and it was far more suffocating.

"Oh, for Merlin's sake, you two like each other. Now Fred, you're supposed to invite her to a date, and you are supposed to say yes Mione." They both snapped out of their trances. After all, they decided to go together on the next Hogsmeade weekend and then Fred left. I was so happy for them. Wish my life was that easy.

I don't think Harry has ever been scolded so bad before. When Mione found out that he didnt solve the golden eggs' mystery, she had been more terrifying than even Minnie on her worst day. But when he finally solved it, it didn't really seem like a dangerous task. But we all knew that was just the surface. A Triwizard Tournament task couldn't be so easy, and I had a bad feeling about this.

A/N: Ok, so I really like this ship, so I tried to put it in the story. I hope it'll work. Thanks for reading.

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