Title: The Return
Disclaimer: I own NOTHING!! HP belongs to JK Rowling.
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10 September 2001
The entire Weasley family, including the honorary Weasley Harry Potter, finished reading the letter and there wasn't a dry eye in the room. Mrs. Weasley, who was reading the letter aloud could see the faint tear stains on the sheets of parchment and added a few more stains of her own. Ginny and George comforted Fred while everyone else comforted each other.
"Are you going to say the words, Fred?" Ginny whispered after holding her brothers for what seemed like forever.
Fred, who was at a loss for words, just sat there morning the loss of his beautiful fiancé and he couldn't believe what he'd read. "She said that we'd all turned against her, how could I do that? I love her so much and now she's gone." He whispered more for himself than anyone else. Moment later tired of silence Fred read the words his beloved wrote, "My light, my life, and the love of my life come home."
After Fred read the words George opened the door and quietly called, "Ginny."
Ginny who was hugging Fred turned and saw that George had gone really pale and went to see what was wrong. "Oh my." She gasped as she looked out the door.
One by one each of the Weasley's made it to the door each one was more surprised than the previous one.
"Um, can I come in?" A hesitant voice asked from the door.
Fred who blocked everything out heard the voice and ran towards the door. There was only one person that sounded like that. *Hermione!* Once he reached the door and passed the family members that were still in shock. He preceded to picked her up in a tight hug, *she's alive!* rang in his ears.
"Fred, I love you too but I need air." Hermione said softly.
He pulled back slightly and placed a passionate kiss on her lips. Smiling when she wrapped her arms around his neck and began kissing him back almost deepening the kiss when someone coughed from behind Fred. "I love you, Mione." He whispered against her lips before pulling away.
Hermione's smile was ear to ear when Fred led her into the house she hadn't seen in awhile. Hugging people one by one on her way in she felt tears of happiness spilling forth.
Mr. and Mrs. Weasley stood back and let their kids hug her first before stepping forward. "Welcome home, Hermione." Molly whispered.
"Thank you mum." Hermione whispered crying softly in the older woman's warmth.
Next it was Arthur's turn to get in a hug and she cried harder when she heard him whisper, "We love you too, Hermione."
Once she extracted herself from a group hug between her and the two caring parents she took a seat next to Fred who was smiling softly. They stayed in silence for a while before Hermione sighed, "I bet your wondering what happened."
At several nods she took a deep breath.
"After I wrote the letter and stashed it where I knew that someone would find it, the next thing I knew I was back where I started. Except this time, I was a twenty-two year old in an eighteen year old body." She paused before continuing, "I was worried that I'd done the wrong thing by leaving Annabelle without the one person she'd known her whole life, but I knew that all of you would be able to give her the love that I'd once felt."
"Not that I mind, but why are you here?" Fred asked.
Hermione laughed softly at his manor. "I knew the gift that you would be receiving was Annabelle but little did I know that the fates had decided to give you the chance to be a father. With the one you love." She answered looking directly at him.
"You mean?" Ginny practically squealed.
Hermione nodded happily and then dryly replied, "I get to go through it all over again." Then she leaned into Fred and said, "But this time I've got you."
Fred hugged her around her shoulders and placed a kiss on top of her head. He was happy that he could hold her again, but didn't ever want to let her go.
"The fates have rigged my 'death' though they didn't explain how they did it. Or even what they did. I guess the want me to be surprised." She informed them placing her head on Fred's shoulder. "I'm sure we'll find out sooner rather than later." As if on cue the door knocked.
Ron, who was sitting next to Harry, stood and walked over to the door after no one had moved. "Malfoy?" He replied confused.
Hermione stood and walked to the door. "Hey." She said.
"Can we talk?" He asked throwing a nervous glance around the room.
"Um, sure." She replied which caused everyone to speak up. "I'll explain. I promise." She replied stepping out the door and shutting it behind her.
"I see that everything happened the way it was supposed to." Draco said.
"Yes. Thank you." She replied then giggled. "Who would have thought that two enemies would one day save each other?"
Chuckling at the thought he replied, "Not me."
Hermione pulled him into a warm embrace, which after a few moments he relaxed and returned the hug. Pulling away she asked, "Paid in full?"
"Definitely." He winked and walked off.
Hermione rolled her eyes at his antics and walked back into the house. "Okay, before anyone asks Draco Malfoy is the one that got the clock turned back."
"What?" Everyone questioned.
"I don't know how he did it, but we saved each other, so he owed me." She tried to clarify which didn't help matters because everyone was still confused. "Okay, basically I, at some point, saved Draco and he, who knew he had morals, saved mine."
"Is he?"
Shrugging her shoulders she answered, "I don't know for sure." Returning to her seat she then said, "I just know that I don't owe him anything, and we're free and clear."
Fred still shocked by the news hugged her anyways. He knew she must have been feeling a bit strange to have Draco Malfoy save her life. Even though he was a bit jealous that Draco was the one to save her he was happy Draco did.
"So Hermione how far along are you?" Molly asked changing subjects and from the look on Hermione's face she was glad for it.
"Um, lets see. Almost two months." She answered. "It seems strange." She replied more for herself than anyone in the room.
"What is?" George asked.
"Oh, that when I 'died' I was 22 but I'm now the rightful age I was supposed to be just with all the memories of what happened." She answered.
"I wonder why." Harry curiously said.
"I think it's to stop what happened from happening again." Hermione replied.
"But." Fred started getting worried again.
"Not that it will, because it's already happened." Hermione interrupted but continued, "I think it's for future notices."
"So I think it's about time for you two to be hitched." Bill replied a smile on his face.
Hermione raised her eyebrow and dryly countered, "I think it's a bit over due."
Fred chuckled and pulled Hermione closer to him. "Bill's right though. We've got a little one on the way." He replied turning serious.
Hermione looked at him. He hardly ever was serious, except when he'd proposed. She smiled at the memory. She pulled out of the happy memory when she felt Fred moving next to her.
"Hermione Elizabeth Ann Granger, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife." He replied taking her hands in his.
Tears of happiness spilled out of her chocolate brown eyes as she smiled. "Of course I will Fredrick Andrew Weasley."
Two Weeks later (I know it seems rushed, but come on Mione's been waiting for a couple of years already)
Hermione was up in the room she shared with Ginny when they were younger and glanced into the mirror. *It's finally happening. I'm finally going to be Hermione Weasley.*
"Oh, Mione you look beautiful!" Ginny squealed (not the annoying squeal mind you).
Hermione turned to look at the elegant dress robes she'd picked for her maid in honor. It was a floor length forest green robe that had gold trimmings ('cuz heaven forbid you having Slytherin colors at a Gryffindor wedding) that were embroidered along the v-necked line around the sleeves and around the bottom of the robes. Ginny's hair was piled on top of her head with short ringlets of curls hanging down the back. "You too, Gin." Hermione smiled and turned back to look at her own robes.
She was dressed in a floor length cream ('cuz it has something to do with being pregnant before marriage) dress robes. Her hair, much like Ginny's, was supported by the crown that her mother (Mrs. G) had given to her to wear on this day. Her eyes filled with tears at the thought that her own parents wouldn't be here. After Fred had chosen George to be his best man, Hermione asked Ron and Harry if they'd consider giving her away. The honor they'd graciously accepted.
A knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts as Harry and Ron walked in looking stunning in their green robes. (If you couldn't guess Mione and Fred's favorite color is green.) She pulled them into a hug whispering, "You guys look so handsome."
"You're really beautiful Hermione and Fred's one lucky guy to have your love." Harry replied.
Hermione blushed and was about to brush off the compliment when Ron added, "Harry's right, Mione. Who would have thought you and Fred would be getting married."
Hermione chuckled, "I surely didn't."
They stayed silent for a few moments and then it was time to head down. "Are you ready, Mione?" Harry asked holding his arm out for her.
"I am." She said taking Harry on her left and Ron on her right as they walked out the door towards the ceremony. They neared the back door and before stepping out into the yard they signaled George and Ginny to go.
"You guys know that I love you, right?" Hermione asked.
"Yes." They chorused together causing Hermione to chuckle.
They stepped out onto the porch and into the fall sunshine (just for my story) and began to walk up the grassy knoll towards the arch that held a beautiful arrangement of colorful flowers (I'm not sure what would be "in" season).
"And who gives the bride to the groom?" The priest asked.
Ron looked at Harry and Harry looked at Ron. "We do, her best friends." They said and removed her arms from theirs giving her a quick hug before handing her to Fred.
The ceremony seemed to pass quickly after Fred grabbed a hold of Hermione's hand. They exchanged rings, and vows. Next was the part that we all enjoy.
"Fredrick Andrew Weasley do you take Hermione Elizabeth Ann Granger to be your wife?" He asked (shorthand).
"I do." Fred replied smiling.
"Hermione Elizabeth Ann Granger do you take Fredrick Andrew Weasley to be your husband?" He asked.
"I do." She replied without hesitation.
"Then with the power invested in me, I pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride." He said. Fred didn't have to be told twice as he pulled Hermione into their first kiss as husband and wife. When they pulled apart the priest said, "I introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Weasley."
The End
Disclaimer: I own NOTHING!! HP belongs to JK Rowling.
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10 September 2001
The entire Weasley family, including the honorary Weasley Harry Potter, finished reading the letter and there wasn't a dry eye in the room. Mrs. Weasley, who was reading the letter aloud could see the faint tear stains on the sheets of parchment and added a few more stains of her own. Ginny and George comforted Fred while everyone else comforted each other.
"Are you going to say the words, Fred?" Ginny whispered after holding her brothers for what seemed like forever.
Fred, who was at a loss for words, just sat there morning the loss of his beautiful fiancé and he couldn't believe what he'd read. "She said that we'd all turned against her, how could I do that? I love her so much and now she's gone." He whispered more for himself than anyone else. Moment later tired of silence Fred read the words his beloved wrote, "My light, my life, and the love of my life come home."
After Fred read the words George opened the door and quietly called, "Ginny."
Ginny who was hugging Fred turned and saw that George had gone really pale and went to see what was wrong. "Oh my." She gasped as she looked out the door.
One by one each of the Weasley's made it to the door each one was more surprised than the previous one.
"Um, can I come in?" A hesitant voice asked from the door.
Fred who blocked everything out heard the voice and ran towards the door. There was only one person that sounded like that. *Hermione!* Once he reached the door and passed the family members that were still in shock. He preceded to picked her up in a tight hug, *she's alive!* rang in his ears.
"Fred, I love you too but I need air." Hermione said softly.
He pulled back slightly and placed a passionate kiss on her lips. Smiling when she wrapped her arms around his neck and began kissing him back almost deepening the kiss when someone coughed from behind Fred. "I love you, Mione." He whispered against her lips before pulling away.
Hermione's smile was ear to ear when Fred led her into the house she hadn't seen in awhile. Hugging people one by one on her way in she felt tears of happiness spilling forth.
Mr. and Mrs. Weasley stood back and let their kids hug her first before stepping forward. "Welcome home, Hermione." Molly whispered.
"Thank you mum." Hermione whispered crying softly in the older woman's warmth.
Next it was Arthur's turn to get in a hug and she cried harder when she heard him whisper, "We love you too, Hermione."
Once she extracted herself from a group hug between her and the two caring parents she took a seat next to Fred who was smiling softly. They stayed in silence for a while before Hermione sighed, "I bet your wondering what happened."
At several nods she took a deep breath.
"After I wrote the letter and stashed it where I knew that someone would find it, the next thing I knew I was back where I started. Except this time, I was a twenty-two year old in an eighteen year old body." She paused before continuing, "I was worried that I'd done the wrong thing by leaving Annabelle without the one person she'd known her whole life, but I knew that all of you would be able to give her the love that I'd once felt."
"Not that I mind, but why are you here?" Fred asked.
Hermione laughed softly at his manor. "I knew the gift that you would be receiving was Annabelle but little did I know that the fates had decided to give you the chance to be a father. With the one you love." She answered looking directly at him.
"You mean?" Ginny practically squealed.
Hermione nodded happily and then dryly replied, "I get to go through it all over again." Then she leaned into Fred and said, "But this time I've got you."
Fred hugged her around her shoulders and placed a kiss on top of her head. He was happy that he could hold her again, but didn't ever want to let her go.
"The fates have rigged my 'death' though they didn't explain how they did it. Or even what they did. I guess the want me to be surprised." She informed them placing her head on Fred's shoulder. "I'm sure we'll find out sooner rather than later." As if on cue the door knocked.
Ron, who was sitting next to Harry, stood and walked over to the door after no one had moved. "Malfoy?" He replied confused.
Hermione stood and walked to the door. "Hey." She said.
"Can we talk?" He asked throwing a nervous glance around the room.
"Um, sure." She replied which caused everyone to speak up. "I'll explain. I promise." She replied stepping out the door and shutting it behind her.
"I see that everything happened the way it was supposed to." Draco said.
"Yes. Thank you." She replied then giggled. "Who would have thought that two enemies would one day save each other?"
Chuckling at the thought he replied, "Not me."
Hermione pulled him into a warm embrace, which after a few moments he relaxed and returned the hug. Pulling away she asked, "Paid in full?"
"Definitely." He winked and walked off.
Hermione rolled her eyes at his antics and walked back into the house. "Okay, before anyone asks Draco Malfoy is the one that got the clock turned back."
"What?" Everyone questioned.
"I don't know how he did it, but we saved each other, so he owed me." She tried to clarify which didn't help matters because everyone was still confused. "Okay, basically I, at some point, saved Draco and he, who knew he had morals, saved mine."
"Is he?"
Shrugging her shoulders she answered, "I don't know for sure." Returning to her seat she then said, "I just know that I don't owe him anything, and we're free and clear."
Fred still shocked by the news hugged her anyways. He knew she must have been feeling a bit strange to have Draco Malfoy save her life. Even though he was a bit jealous that Draco was the one to save her he was happy Draco did.
"So Hermione how far along are you?" Molly asked changing subjects and from the look on Hermione's face she was glad for it.
"Um, lets see. Almost two months." She answered. "It seems strange." She replied more for herself than anyone in the room.
"What is?" George asked.
"Oh, that when I 'died' I was 22 but I'm now the rightful age I was supposed to be just with all the memories of what happened." She answered.
"I wonder why." Harry curiously said.
"I think it's to stop what happened from happening again." Hermione replied.
"But." Fred started getting worried again.
"Not that it will, because it's already happened." Hermione interrupted but continued, "I think it's for future notices."
"So I think it's about time for you two to be hitched." Bill replied a smile on his face.
Hermione raised her eyebrow and dryly countered, "I think it's a bit over due."
Fred chuckled and pulled Hermione closer to him. "Bill's right though. We've got a little one on the way." He replied turning serious.
Hermione looked at him. He hardly ever was serious, except when he'd proposed. She smiled at the memory. She pulled out of the happy memory when she felt Fred moving next to her.
"Hermione Elizabeth Ann Granger, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife." He replied taking her hands in his.
Tears of happiness spilled out of her chocolate brown eyes as she smiled. "Of course I will Fredrick Andrew Weasley."
Two Weeks later (I know it seems rushed, but come on Mione's been waiting for a couple of years already)
Hermione was up in the room she shared with Ginny when they were younger and glanced into the mirror. *It's finally happening. I'm finally going to be Hermione Weasley.*
"Oh, Mione you look beautiful!" Ginny squealed (not the annoying squeal mind you).
Hermione turned to look at the elegant dress robes she'd picked for her maid in honor. It was a floor length forest green robe that had gold trimmings ('cuz heaven forbid you having Slytherin colors at a Gryffindor wedding) that were embroidered along the v-necked line around the sleeves and around the bottom of the robes. Ginny's hair was piled on top of her head with short ringlets of curls hanging down the back. "You too, Gin." Hermione smiled and turned back to look at her own robes.
She was dressed in a floor length cream ('cuz it has something to do with being pregnant before marriage) dress robes. Her hair, much like Ginny's, was supported by the crown that her mother (Mrs. G) had given to her to wear on this day. Her eyes filled with tears at the thought that her own parents wouldn't be here. After Fred had chosen George to be his best man, Hermione asked Ron and Harry if they'd consider giving her away. The honor they'd graciously accepted.
A knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts as Harry and Ron walked in looking stunning in their green robes. (If you couldn't guess Mione and Fred's favorite color is green.) She pulled them into a hug whispering, "You guys look so handsome."
"You're really beautiful Hermione and Fred's one lucky guy to have your love." Harry replied.
Hermione blushed and was about to brush off the compliment when Ron added, "Harry's right, Mione. Who would have thought you and Fred would be getting married."
Hermione chuckled, "I surely didn't."
They stayed silent for a few moments and then it was time to head down. "Are you ready, Mione?" Harry asked holding his arm out for her.
"I am." She said taking Harry on her left and Ron on her right as they walked out the door towards the ceremony. They neared the back door and before stepping out into the yard they signaled George and Ginny to go.
"You guys know that I love you, right?" Hermione asked.
"Yes." They chorused together causing Hermione to chuckle.
They stepped out onto the porch and into the fall sunshine (just for my story) and began to walk up the grassy knoll towards the arch that held a beautiful arrangement of colorful flowers (I'm not sure what would be "in" season).
"And who gives the bride to the groom?" The priest asked.
Ron looked at Harry and Harry looked at Ron. "We do, her best friends." They said and removed her arms from theirs giving her a quick hug before handing her to Fred.
The ceremony seemed to pass quickly after Fred grabbed a hold of Hermione's hand. They exchanged rings, and vows. Next was the part that we all enjoy.
"Fredrick Andrew Weasley do you take Hermione Elizabeth Ann Granger to be your wife?" He asked (shorthand).
"I do." Fred replied smiling.
"Hermione Elizabeth Ann Granger do you take Fredrick Andrew Weasley to be your husband?" He asked.
"I do." She replied without hesitation.
"Then with the power invested in me, I pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride." He said. Fred didn't have to be told twice as he pulled Hermione into their first kiss as husband and wife. When they pulled apart the priest said, "I introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Weasley."
The End
