Echo of Silence

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AN:  I would have updated sooner!!! But I couldn't get into FF.Net to do so. 

Time for more…

Twins Room

"Does that mean that Mione's mother is alive," asks Harry as he looks to Fred to answer his question.

"I have no idea," answers Fred running a hand down his face.  "She is tight lipped about anything that has to do with her mother.  I just know that Mione's aunt has complete guardianship of her."

The Burrow

Over the next few weeks Hermione's health steadily improved to the point where Ron and Harry were trying to convince her to try out her new broom.

"Come on Mione," whines Ron.  "I know you'll love it."

"I said NO," snaps Hermione glaring coldly at Ron.  "I don't like to fly!"

"Leave her alone," instructs Fred as he walks into the kitchen.   Winking at both Harry and Ron, Fred places a light kiss on Hermione's temple.  "So you don't like to fly hmm?"

"That's right," states Hermione as she snuggles into Fred.

"Then you're going to have a problem," mutters Fred as he looks down into Hermione's brown eyes.  "You have to pass a Fly Owl."

"What," gasps Hermione.  "You're joking!  Tell me you're joking!"  Fred spend the next twenty minutes calming Hermione down, repeating over and over that both George and himself will make sure that she passes her test. 

Leading the way Fred half dragged, half escorted Hermione out into the backyard where Ron, Harry, George and Ginny were already flying.

Picking up his broom, "Ok first we're going to fly on my broom.  When you get comfortable you'll fly on yours with me beside you.  That good?"

"Fine," grumbles Hermione as she straddles Fred's broom.  Gulping as Fred starts to instruct her on grip the broom. 

Seeing first hand out stressed out Hermione was even before they got off the ground Fred puts his right hand on Hermione's stomach.  Pulling her closer to him as his left hand grips the front of the broom.  

"You're fine," whispers Fred encouraging.  "I'm right here."  Hearing her sigh and some of the tension drain away Fred smiles as he slowly kicks off from the ground.  Her hand grips his wrist the other griped the broom handle.  Everyone gave them wide breath as they made they way around the backyard.

This soon became a regard thing, after a week Hermione was flying her own broom.  At first both Fred and George were on either side of her.  It went down to just Fred after a day, then to just Hermione when everyone else was flying.  Both Fred and George thought the occasion deserved to be celebrated. 

And celebrate they did, twin style by introducing their latest product.  Which was tried on Ron, their new product turned Ronald to Ronalda.    His/ her screams could be heard for the one-hour time limit on the product.  Even Mrs. Weasley was caught laughing. 

After that Mrs. Weasley made both of the twins promise to behave when they celebrated Harry's birthday.  Grudgingly them agreed.   Fred pulled his mother aside in the kitchen where they had a mumbled conversation.  Which ended with Fred looking devilishly happy, and Molly smirking. 

"And you wondered where the twins got it from," comments Hermione when she saw both Fred and Molly's expression. 

Twins Room Later that Night

"Ok," mutters George.  "I got you.  SO how far ahead have you planed?"

"Not far.  I got mum to agree," states Fred.

"So that's what mum was smirking about earlier," laughs George.  "Bloody hell, Fred.  She is going to be so surprised!"

Smirking, "Yeah it'll be great!"

Harry's Birthday

For the first time since Hermione had known Harry she could tell that he was really looking forward to his birthday.  He was so giddy that Fred and George almost broke their word to their mother.   First Mrs. Weasley out did herself making a scrumptious three-course dinner.  Ginny and Hermione baked a two-layer cake that was chocolate with strawberry filling.  

When everyone had finished eating, that's when presents were handed to the birthday boy.  Ron got him a Chudley Cannons poster.  Fred and George handed him some parchment in which caused Harry to blush.  Sirius and Remus give him a trunk of both his parents' things. 

Hermione and Ginny got him some sweets and a gift certificate to Three Broomsticks.  But Harry was most surprised when Mrs. Weasley asked him if he would like to become a member of their household, already approved by Dumbledore.  At this Harry shouted yes so loud that the house slightly rattled.

Fred's plan

It was three days before everyone was to head back to school.  Both George and himself were up late into the night trying to make it perfect.  After George asked both Ron and Harry several key questions he realized that Fred was probably the only person to plan something like this.  Damn shame!  After guilty both Harry and Ron, George made sure that they had done their part for Fred's little plan.

Looking over the spotless kitchen, both twins smirk at their handiwork.  Swatting each other they headed to bed, both anticipating a certain someone's reaction.  Mrs. Weasley let the girls sleep in, but woke the boys up at what she deemed to be a reasonable hour.

Execution of Fred's Plan

Checking last minute details, everyone was finally satisfied when Molly went to wake the girls up.  Hearing Molly followed by Ginny and Mione make their way to the kitchen, Fred's palms started to sweat.  What if she doesn't like this?  What if this beings back bad memories!  Oh Merlin what am I going to do?

Glancing at his twin George couldn't resist the urge so he swat him on the arm, hard. George whispers, "Stop worrying she'll love it."

A loud gasp, both Fred and George look to see Hermione's astonishment on her face.  A radiant smile reached all the way up into her eyes.  "Oh you shouldn't have," Hermione croaks out. 

"What," laughs Fred going up to hug her.  "I think it's past time we celebrated your birthday."

"Way past time," agrees both Harry and Ron as the birthday breakfast starts.  It started with her favorite chocolate chip pancakes and juice.  It ended with everyone giving her a birthday gift. 

Laughing at the gift that Ginny gave her, Hermione whispers her thanks as she puts it back in the package.

"We should invite her over for Christmas," states Bill.  "She cleans up all the wrapping after each gift!"

"Yeah," grumbles Ron.  "She's neat, unlike some of us."

Flopping of wings let everyone know that an owl was arriving.  It was a beautiful charcoal black owl.   Heading straight for Hermione.  After she untied the letter and a package it nipped at her fingers before taking off.

"Who could it be from," questions Harry.

Opening the letter, Hermione smiles as she states, "It's from my aunt."

"Oh," whispers Molly.  "What does she say?"

"Happy B-day.  Enjoy it, and then do your homework.  Remember to thank the Weasley's for having you this summer.  DO NOT get into any trouble.  I will be seeing you sometime this year.  Until then enjoy the gift," reads Hermione.  Ripping open the package, Hermione gasps as she pulls out a leather bound journal with her name written in gold. 

"What does she mean, don't get into any trouble," demands Ron.  "Mione's never in trouble!"

"Then do your homework," growls Fred displeased with Hermione's aunt.

"Ron, Fed!   It's just a finger of speech!  She knows that I do my homework, she's benign sarcastic!" grumbles Hermione.  "Be grateful it was a nice letter!"

"That's nice," questions Ginny.

"I told you she can be worse then Snape!" cries Hermione starting to get upset.

"That's right," laughs George trying to break the sour mood.   George then proceeds to throw both his arms around Ron and Harry, "And have you two started your homework!  Everyone knows that Hermione is done with hers!  Merlin even, Fred and I are done!  What is the wizarding world coming too!"  The fake bawling breaks the sour mood, causing everyone to laugh.

King's Cross Station

Nine and three-quarters

The loud whistle of the train signals last minute hug and kisses from Molly as Arthur instructs his kids to behave and try for the love of Merlin to stay out of trouble this year.  Laughing everyone boarded the train, finding their usual compartment.  Joining them again were the twins. 

Responses to Reviews:

AN: I am sure there were more reviews but due to FF.Net problems they are not showing up.

Blood57:  LOL, I will finish that sentence now…. "She's not my girlfriend she just my shagging partner."

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StRaWbErRiEs AnD BlUeBeRrIeS:  LOL that was just so funny!

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Brooke: Thanks…I have tried to post for over a week and FF.net just wasn't taking it.

Young Golden Unicorn:  More on the aunt soon…

Joel's Riot City Record Girl:  Yes her father is that.

DragonBrat: Thanks…mistakes bother me to no end!  As for a beta...no takers.

Pendragon: So many ideas!! And funny too.  As to the mother's whereabouts, I'm not telling anyone just yet.

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