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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 12~ Now You Know
So this is what it felt like to be in love. To be honest, I never felt anything like this in my entire life. It's funny when I think about it now, how completely stupid I had been, but everything was getting better by the second. I wondered how Ron and Harry would take the news. Perhaps they would be fine with it, after all they were my friends and they knew I wouldn't do anything that would hurt myself. Then again they both could be stubborn about a lot of things, which made me feel a bit sick. There was absolutely nothing wrong with George though. He was an amazing guy. So I didn't understand what they might find upsetting about the whole ordeal…but I still felt like something was going to happen. A pit had formed in my stomach, and it didn't make me feel any better. Dinner with the Weasley's was hours away and I could feel my heart thud nervously in my chest. I thought that it was going to explode before I even got the chance to tell anyone, but it didn't. Instead I remained completely healthy and capable of telling them.
Why was this so hard? Maybe it was because I have never felt so much for one person before. Of course I loved Ron and Harry…they were my best friends. The ones that I grew up with, but this was totally different. That day went by a bit too quickly for me, and soon I would face one of the hardest things of my life. Telling my best friend that I was in love…with his brother.
" Are you ready to do this? " George asked as they walked to the front door of the Burrow.
" Yes, more ready then I'll I ever be I guess. " Hermione sighed and adjusted her dress.
" Everything will be fine…don't worry yourself. My mum is going to be overjoyed for us. " Smiling reassuringly he put his arm around Hermione and guided her into the house.
There was lots of chattering coming from inside and Hermione felt her stomach tighten. This was it; there was no turning back. Entering the kitchen she smiled at Fred and Angelina. Molly rose from the table and gave her a huge hug.
" Hello Hermione, its so good to see you again. It feels like old times when you would come spend the summer. Im glad we decided to gather everyone together more often. "
" I know Mrs. Weasley, I agree. " Hermione smiled and sat down in a vacant chair.
A few more voices sounded from the other room and soon Ron, Parvati, Harry and Lavender walked in. She smiled at them and looked over at George who gave her a reassuring grin.
" It will be fine," he mouthed to her.
She nodded, " Everyone…I kind of have an announcement to make. " she stood from the table and walked over to George. " You see recently…" but the front door opened again interrupting her.
" Everyone I have splendid news! " Ginny waltzed in with Draco. " Draco and I have decided to get married. "
The shock on everyone's face was apparent, and Hermione felt her stomach flop. 'Great …perfect timing Gin. ' She thought.
" And…mum….your…your going to be a grandmother again. " Ginny beamed and rubbed her stomach lightly.
" Your dead Malfoy! " George cried before lunging at him.
" No stop please! " Ginny pleaded and stepped in front of Draco. " This is everything we had hoped for…and more. We thought that today would be the perfect opportunity to tell you all. I don't like keeping secrets from friends and family. " She glared at Hermione.
" Ginny…you're so young, I cant believe that you would rush into something like this. " Molly shook her head and sighed. " But if your serious….I…." she stopped and looked at Draco. " I wish you the best. "
" Thanks mum! " Ginny smiled and looked around at the pale faces. " Oh come on guys its wonderful news, you should be happy for me. " she grinned and held Draco's hand in hers.
" I can't believe this. " Ron said softly " I really can't believe this…."
" Well believe it…I mean you should all be happy for me…as well as Hermione, has she told you all yet?" Ginny looked around the table.
Hermione felt her face grow red. George shook his head and sat down.
" Hermione please don't tell me your pregnant too…." Harry began while shaking his head.
" No…no it's not like that at all. " Hermione began softly. " Actually what I was going to say is that…." She took a deep breath and shot a look at Ginny.
" You mean you didn't tell them yet? " Ginny asked
" No Gin, you kind of barged in here and ruined everything…" George shot back.
" Can someone please fill us in here? " Ron asked, growing impatient.
" Oh dear brother of mine, are you so dense…Hermione and George are dating…it's the newest news on the street. God where have you all been. " Fred rolled his eyes as Angelina slapped him lightly across the back of the head. " Ow! What was that for? "
" For being you…" She spat sarcastically.
All eyes turned to Hermione who was shaking with nervousness. The silence in the air was killing her and she wished someone would speak.
" Since when? " Ron gave her a puzzled look
Sighing Hermione began. " For awhile now…I wanted to tell you all, but I wanted to keep it a secret…I didn't want to ruin any friendships or ruin something I was unsure about…."
" Hermione this is wonderful! George oh…" Molly sprang from the table and embraced them both. " This is wonderful…."
" Thanks mum, really, thank you…but could you let go of us, I can't really breathe." George managed to huff out as Molly hugged him.
" Oh yes, dear me…" Taking a step away Molly smiled. " This is certainly wonderful, isn't it everyone? "
There was an awkward silence before anyone spoke. Hermione looked at each of their faces and sighed. This was exactly what she had been dreading.
" Well it's a bit surprising " Harry began moving over to Hermione. Placing his hands on her shoulders he smiled. " But I couldn't be more happy for you Herm…I know George will take good care of you. " Smiling at her softly he pulled her in for a tight hug.
" Thanks Harry, I knew you would understand. " she sighed and embraced him tighter.
" I can't believe you didn't tell me. " Ron yelled from across the room. " After all we have been through, you didn't even tell me. " he stood there for a moment and glared at Hermione. " I thought you were supposed to be my best friend, I guess I was wrong. " Pausing for a moment he huffed and stormed out of the room.
Pulling away from Harry, she looked down at the floor. " This is what I was nervous about, I didn't want anyone to get upset. "
Parvati smiled sympathetically at Hermione, " He's a stubborn prat Hermione, you should know that…I'll talk to him. " she quickly followed after Ron, hollering a few things before her voice became distant.
The kitchen remained quiet. Ginny stood there and looked over at Draco. George moved over to Hermione and placed his arm around her. Fred and Angelina gazed at each of them. It was very uncomfortable, and with a shake of her head Hermione turned and walked out the front door before anyone could stop her.
The air was crisp as she fled from the house, and she fought hard with herself not to turn around and go back inside. It wasn't an option though, she had angered Ron, and she knew that he would hold it against her. It was ridiculous how immature he acted sometimes, and she wondered how in the world Parvati put up with it. Staring off into the distance she heard footsteps behind her. Without turning around she crossed her arms over her chest.
" I don't want to talk George, this is ridiculous. "
" Its me Hermione…." Ron began, taking a few more steps towards her.
" What do you want? " she asked without facing him.
" I want to know why you didn't tell me sooner? Why did you keep it a secret? " moving around her he looked into her face.
She sighed and looked into his face. Her heart softened at the look of concern and sympathy in his eyes. " I was afraid Ron, afraid that if I made a huge deal out of this it would be ruined. I have never cared so much for one person before and it scared me. I thought that if I told you and the others everything would be ruined. " shaking her head lightly she closed her eyes. " I never meant for it to be a secret for so long, but I didn't want to ruin friendships…I guess I was wrong. " she felt the tears form in her eyes and quickly she blinked so he couldn't see them.
" Mione…I, " he paused and took a deep breath, " Im sorry I blew up like that, I just worry about you, and I know my brother is a good guy and all…but I still worry about you. I guess I just want the best for you…and to me you and Harry were always the best. But I trust your opinion, and I trust my brother. I know he wouldn't do anything to hurt you, I saw it in his face when he looked at you. He truly loves you Mione, and Im…Im happy for you. I really am. " Gently he placed his hand on her shoulder.
" That's all I wanted to hear…" smiling widely she hugged him. " This is all Ive ever wanted Ron, and Ive found it. Im so sure that this is it. " pulling away she grinned.
" How did it all start? I mean Im quite curious about how you got together…" he asked; taking her hand and pulling her back towards the house.
Blushing just a bit at the thought she shook her head. " You wouldn't believe me if I told you. "
Furrowing his brow he thought, and finally his face lit up. " Ohh…I see. " chuckling slightly he squeezed her hand. " You don't need to tell me then…Id rather not know. "
Opening the front door to the burrow Hermione smiled. This was it, everything was perfect. Nothing could change the way things were. Nothing at all.
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The following morning Hermione awoke bright and early. There was an abundance of things to do, and she didn't even know where to begin. Stepping into the bathroom she looked in the mirror. Her face seemed a bit pale, but she figured it was from the lack of sleep. Peaking her head out of the door she smiled as George rolled to his side in the bed. Quickly she began to undress for the shower when she felt her head spin a bit. Bracing herself against the wall she took a deep breath.
" That definitely wasn't normal " she thought; taking a step away from the wall. Looking back in the mirror her reflection began to tint green. " Wonderful…bloody wonderful. " Placing her hands down on the sink she took another breath. A funny feeling rose inside of her, and before she could sit down she felt herself fall to the floor.
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