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Summary: Hermione is given the advice to write a memoir. She reflects on her past telling us the story of what her life was like after the downfall of Voldemort. No longer a little girl, the woman of 24 tells us her story. How she hid from the world but at the same time found herself falling in love. Even if she denied it from the start. ~ A glimpse into the life of 24 year old Hermione Granger as she tackles the obstacles of friends, family, work, luck, mistakes, challenges, lessons and love. Prepare yourself, you have no idea what you have just gotten yourself into.

Note: Thank you in advance for taking the time out to read this. It's a work in progress, which basically means I have no idea how often I can post. But hopefully with your support I'll find the strength to get at least one chapter up per week. I hope you enjoy this story and please when you're done review. The beginning of the story is told in first person and then it changes when we get to the actual story. Sorry if it's confusing but I think you will catch on.

Chapter 11~ A Wind Blown Affair

" Oh my word…Ginny! Ginny! " Hermione shook Ginny hard hoping that she hadn't hit her head on the floor. Ginny remained motionless, completely knocked out to everything around her. " I shouldn't have said anything….I knew this would happen."

" You're a complete git…" Ginny moaned from the floor. Opening her eyes slowly she sat up and glared at Hermione. " I can't believe you didn't tell me sooner. " she shook her head and wobbled to her feet.

" But Ginny let me just explain. " Hermione began, helping Ginny up

" Hermione, I thought we were friends, and all this time you have been running around behind my back with…with my brother. That really stings Hermione. " She walked over to the couch and sat down.

" But you see this is what I was afraid of, everyone being upset because Im seeing George, don't you understand any of it. "

" I do, but I don't see why you couldn't tell me…I told you about Draco, I wasn't ashamed of who I was seeing, and I certainly wouldn't keep it from my best friend. " she said harshly.

" Im sorry Ginny, I should have told you sooner…I was just so scared of everyone reactions, afraid they wouldn't approve of it. " Hermione sighed and sat down next to Ginny.

" Hermione that's ridiculous! Why wouldn't we approve of it, I mean your practically family…I mean I wouldn't have chosen George for you to date, but it doesn't mean I wouldn't approve of you. " She said sympathetically

" So your not angry with me?" Hermione asked raising her eyebrows.

" No, not angry, just disappointed in you. "

" You sound like my mother. " Hermione laughed.

" Well you acted like a child…." Ginny grinned. " When are you going to tell Harry and Ron? "

" I figure tomorrow would be good, we are all going to dinner at the Burrow right?" she asked as she adjusted herself on the couch.

" Yeah…." An excited expression popped on her face. " My mum will be so happy for you two! Of course she always thought you would end up with Ron, but I she will be so excited. " Ginny's eyes gleamed.

" I hope so, I hope no one takes it like you did…." Hermione laughed

" Ron will probably scream like a girl…he gets moody when he's left out in the cold on information. He will assume you told everyone but him and make a huge deal about it." She laughed and looked over her shoulder at the clock on the wall. " I need to get ready, Draco is coming over soon to take me out. " standing from the couch she looked at Hermione. " Its good to see you smiling again Hermione…I hope George treats you right, cause if he doesn't it I might have to severely hurt him. " turning her back to Hermione she headed for her room. " Rusty! You beast, that's my new dress robe! " She yelled

Hermione laughed and closed her eyes. It was scary to think that tomorrow she would tell the entire Weasley family how she felt about George, and their reactions scared her even more. A knock at the door startled her and she rose from the couch to answer it. Opening the door she looked at Draco with a genuine smile.

" Hermione. " he said with a nod. " How are things going? " he pushed passed her and entered the house.

" Fine…I told Ginny about George today." She smiled

" Well that's good, now I don't have to keep it a secret anymore. " he sighed.

" You knew!! " Ginny had emerged from the bedroom wearing a bathrobe " You knew and you didn't tell me? " her face became red with anger. " What other secrets are you hiding from me…both of you…" groaning in frustration she went back in her room and slammed the door.

" I think that's my cue to leave you two alone…" Hermione sighed. " Sorry about that, its really all my fault. " she grabbed her heavy cloak.

" Its ok really…I'll just work the old Malfoy charm on her and she wont be able to resist me. " he smirked.

" Your disgusting…." She hissed.

" Im a Malfoy…." He answered and headed for Ginny's room.

Hermione shook her head and headed out the door into the night. The air was cold and damp and she wished she wasn't outside walking around. The roads were vacant; it seemed as though all life forms had disappeared. Shrugging it off she waltzed down the road humming to herself merrily. Losing track of time she realized it was getting rather late, but she wasn't in the mood to go home to Ginny and Malfoy. Instead she continued to walk toward Fred and George's apartment, it wasn't too far from where she was anyway. Shoving her hands into her pocket she shivered from the icy cold air. Her toes had begun to freeze and her fingertips were read with numbness.

Turning onto a small street she walked up to a large building and pushed her way through the door. She wasn't sure which floor they were on but figured the desk person could help her a bit.

" Excuse me sir? " she leaned over the desk at the front of the room. " Im looking for someone's room…a friend of mine. "

The man turned around and smiled. " What's the name? " he asked opening up a large tattered book.

" Weasley, Fred and or George. " she replied

" Weasley eh? Hmm be careful with those two, they constantly set off little tricks here and there…that couch in the corner has caught fire three times in this past week! " The man sighed and flipped through the book.

Hermione laughed to herself imagining the terrible tricks they had set off on these poor people.

" All right Miss…they are on the 6th floor room 320. I'll give them a call and tell them your coming up. "

" Oh no please, Id like it to be a surprise…they are good friends of mine. " she grinned

" Sure Miss…whatever you say, but let Merlin have mercy on you if they try anything…" he chuckled and turned back to his work.

Running up the six flights of stairs Hermione huffed and smiled. She was looking forward to seeing George, more now then ever. Approaching the door she took a breath and knocked softly. There was no answer so she knocked again. A muffled noise came from behind the door and Hermione pressed her ear against it.

" Coming….hold on a second….." the door opened  to a disheveled Fred, followed by a disheveled Angelina.

" Oh, Im sorry guys…I was looking for George. " she looked at the floor highly embarrassed. " I didn't mean to interrupt you guys….from anything…." She felt her cheeks burn with color.

" George is here, he's with us…." Fred answered, trying to regain his breath. Hermione's head shot up quickly.

" What? What do you mean he's with you….that's….oh my…" she felt her face blush even more.

" Hermione? What are you doing here? " George popped up behind the two.

" Im sorry…" she began, avoiding eye contact, " I'll just get going now…"

" Hermione what's wrong? Why are you looking at us like we are going to bite you…" Fred asked

" Its just that…." She began

" Fred while you guys sort things out Im going to go clean up the game we were playing…." Angelina smiled and turned around.

" Game? " Hermione asked

" Yeah, the reason we look so windblown is from this cool game I found in town today. Here come inside. " Fred ushered Hermione inside. " You see there are to stable brooms. " He pointed them out. " And you and an opponent sit on them, and then you turn this device on. " Moving towards a rather large fan he clicked it on and allowed the wind to pick up greatly. " Then you see who can hang onto the broom the longest, its good for Quidditch practice. "

Hermione felt a boulder lift from her chest. " Oh….see I thought….that you two…and George… " She blushed again.

" Hermione Granger what were you thinking! " Fred asked in a shocked tone. " Get your mind out of the gutters…" he laughed and helped Angelina pick up the game. " We are going to go out for a few drinks. You two are welcome to join us if you like. " Fred asked fixing his clothes and hair.

" No were fine, we are better off just staying in tonight. " George answered quickly

Fred eyed them suspiciously and laughed. " Oh you want to get all disheveled the real way don't you. " he laughed

Hermione blushed and looked away. " Fred…."

" Its all right, we wont be back for a few hours….that gives you guys fifteen minutes and the rest of the time to kill…" he cracked up in laughter and grabbed Angelina's hand. " See you two later. " he smirked.

" Sorry about that, " George apologized and sat down on the couch.

" So…." Hermione began, clasping her hands firmly on her lap, " What do you want to do? " she looked around the room.

" Well what do you want to do? " he asked fidgeting in his seat.

Hermione remained silent for a moment and then grinned. " Get disheveled? " she suggested

" Don't mind if we do…." He answered quickly, grabbed her hand and headed back to his room. Hermione giggling the entire way.

The next morning Hermione opened her eyes and smiled. George had his arms placed firmly around her waist. It was an amazing feeling, and she didn't want to leave this spot forever. Rolling over onto her side she looked at his peaceful face. How could she have run away from such an amazing man? Touching his cheek slightly with her hand she moved in closer to him.

" Thank you…." She whispered. " Thank you for being you…" curling close to his chest she sighed and closed her eyes again falling back to sleep.  

George lay silently in the bed and smiled to himself.

Special Thanks:

Cinnamon: Yeah they finally got together….but now what will happen to them…dun dun dun?

JoeBob1379: The party is in the next chapter, I thought we need a little fluff in this chapter.

Elijahsbaby1981: Yeah she passed out, typical of Ginny…haha thanks for the review.

Sneezy Mouse: I know Fred is so funny, haha thanks for reviewing.

Gwen Potter: Well I hope this was posted soon enough. Thanks for keeping up with the story; your reviews are always appreciated.

Alizee: Herm/George is one of my fav ships too!! Thanks!!

JAMTillDawn: I know, Ginny is so weird sometimes. HA thanks for the review!

Hope you enjoyed this chapter. It was a bit…well…odd I think, anyway please review when you finish and if you feel it necessary then go ahead and flame. It doesn't bother me none, I need the sparks to light my fireplace.