Some Things Happen For a Reason
Author's Note: Sorry this is took so long. My stupid Microsoft word is busted and I'm typing with WordPad which doesn't have spell check! Ugh!!
Special Thanks: I'd like to thank RemusGuurl for some suggestions, SkySearcher and an anonymous reviewer.
Disclaimer: I own nothing except plot and a few original characters.
PG-13ish
Chapter 4
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Hermione did the only thing she could think of. She didn't want to go to Ginny's room, too obvious, and she definitely wasn't going to go downstairs and have Mrs. Weasley question her. She ran outside by the lake. Her favorite spot up until last night.
She collapsed onto the 'dock', if you will, and ran a hand over her wet cheek.
Just last night, George had confessed that he was attracted to her. How could it be that all of a sudden, he hated her. Things were simply getting out of hand. Hermione sighed.
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Ginny ran to her room, apparently thinking that Hermione was in there, in need of comfort. Ginny swung open her door and noticed it was empty. 'Hmm, I wonder where she is?' Ginny thought to herself.
She ran back upstairs and entered Fred and George's room, her hands on her hips. "Where's Herman?"
"What do you mean, 'where's Hermione?'?" George asked scratching his head.
"Exactly how it sounds! She's not in my room!"
Fred sighed and said, "Maybe she just wants to be alone for now. Go to sleep Gin. Same with you George. You're too wound up."
Ginny snorted indignantly and huffed all the way back down to her room.
"G' night Fred," George said as he lowered himself onto his bed.
"Night Georgy!"
George grunted and shut off the lights.
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"I can't believe no one has come to look for me!"
She fell quiet, thinking about her very tough situation. Heavy footsteps invaded her thoughts and she was brought back to reality by a small cough.
"Oh. Hullo Fred," Hermione said rather disheartidly.
"Hi Herms. How ya feeling?" He asked sitting down next to her.
She sighed and looked down. "Horrible," she mumbled.
"Aww 'Mione! Don't feel horrible. George is an ass. He'll mature one of these days.
Hermione let out an innocent chuckle and leaned into Fred. "Fred! I don't know what to do!"
Fred put an arm around Hermione and replied, "I have no idea what you should do. Like I said, George'll come around one of these days."
Hermione sighed and closed her eyes. "Thanks Fred. You really are a big help."
"Anytime Hermy, anytime," Fred whispered into her hair.
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George woke up in a rather abrupt way. He leaped from his bed and pounced on Fred's bed. "He's not here," he muttered softly.
He ran from the bed and over to the window that faced the lake. He saw two silhouettes. His brow furrowed and realization dawned on him. "I can't believe him!" George growled.
He walked downstairs and peered into Ginny's room. Yep, just as he suspected, Hermione wasn't there either.
George tip toed the rest of the way down and walked out the back door.
He heard somewhat distant voices. "And now that Jeremy came, I'm stuck!" It was Hermione's voice.
"Oh sweetie. Don't worry about Jeremy. It seems that Ginny is quite smitten over him."
Hermione sighed once more. "I'm glad you're here with me Fred!"
George freaked out when he heard this! How dare Fred do this to him!? George couldn't hold it in any longer, he took out his wand, and charged into Fred. Fred fell and Hermione looked up startled.
"GEORGE! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR?" Fred bellowed while getting up. He too took out his wand and had it positioned, pointed at George.
"I can't believe you Fred. Was this a setup, telling me to go to sleep, so you can come outside and makeout with Hermione?"
"He didn't kiss me George! He was helping me," Hermione said reasonably.
"Shut up! You're just as bad as he is!" Hermione gaped like a fish.
"Don't yell at her. She has been through enough crap already. And you're included in it!" Fred yelled.
Now it was George's turn to gape. "He was comforting me George! And do you want to know why?"
George didn't say anything. He just continued to stare. "Because of you! Yes, thats right, you. I like you George. A lot, in fact. You hurt me so much last night, and today."
"Hermione, I'm-"
"Forget it George! It's no good now!" Hermione stood up and stalked off into the house.
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((A week before school starts))
Hermione laid on her bed watching the sunset. A huge barn owl flew through the window and perched on Hermione's headboard. The owl was rather unfamiliar.
Hermione got up a bit and said, "Hello. Are you here for me?"
The owl hooted and held out its leg. Hermione took the letter and read it to herself.
Hermione,
Hello! I was wondering if you and all your friends would like to meet me at Diagon Alley on Saturday the 26th. We can do our school shopping. Write me back!
Jeremy P.S.: We'll meet at Flourish and Blotts at 11:30
Hermione smiled despite her crappy mood. They were going to get supplies tomorrow anyway. She wrote a quick reply.
Jeremy,
We would love to meet you in Diagon Alley tomorrow. We'll see you then!
Hermione
She attached the letter to the owl's leg and gave it an owl treat before setting it out the window.
She turned away from the window and walked out of the room
"Ginny! Guess who I got a letter from!" Hermione taunted while taking a seat at the table
"Who?" Ginny replied eagerly. "And give me a hint!"
"Okay. I'm your lover boy!"
Ginny blushed and said, "You got a letter from Jeremy?"
"Yep. We have to meet him at Flourish and Blotts at 11:30."
"Hey guys. Do you want to have a swim today?" Ron asked coming into the house in a black bathing suit, soaking wet.
"Its a lot of fun!" Harry added when he walked in, wearing a green bathing suit. He too was soaking wet.
"Okay. Give us a moment to get changed." Hermione and Ginny sped upstairs to get changed. Hermione put on a pale yellow two piece set, and Ginny put on a dark blue two piece set.
By the time they got outside, the sun was down and little fairy lights decorated the trees surrounding the lake. Ron and Harry were sitting on the pier waiting for the girls to join them. "About time," Harry said getting up. Ron joined suit and they met the girls.
"We wanted to look good," Ginny started.
"Even if we are hanging out with you two dorks," Hermione finished.
"Did she just insult us Harry?" Ron asked smiling mischievously.
"I think she did Ron. There's only one thing to do."
Harry and Ron came up from behind the girls and pushed them in.
"That was so unnecessary," shrieked Ginny.
"It might have been unnecessary Gin, but it sure was a hell of a lot of fun," Harry said while doubled up with laughter.
"Very funny," Hermione said while behind Harry and Ron.
"How did- I mean- huh?" Ron stammered.
"Oh, I have my ways," Hermione said smiling. She pushed Ron in and then Harry. "I always win!"
Harry popped up and smiled. "Good trick Hermione!"
"I know!" she replied simply.
After about 10 minutes of splashing in the water, Fred and George (now friends again) joined them in the lake.
They played in the water for about a half hour. Hermione, Fred and George all avoided each other. "I'm getting bored. I'm going to take a walk," Hermione said getting out of the water. She picked up a towel and walked away.
"I have to go to the bathroom. I'll be back soon." George got out and ran, not bothering to take a towel.
He turned a corner and found Hermione sitting on a rock, crying. He approached her slowly and took a seat next to her.
"Are you okay?" George asked worriedly.
"What's it to you?" Hermione shot back stiffly.
"I'm concerned."
"Oh, are you really?" Hermione replied sarcastically. "You could've fooled me."
"Look, I'm really sorry about these past days. I haven't been myself lately. Maybe it's the fact that I have no Hogwarts to look forward to; I don't know. But I've been blaming you. I shouldn't have." George said partly saying the truth. He was going to miss Hogwarts, but he also had this new infatuation with Hermione.
"It's all right." Hermione shrugged and wiped her face.
"Friends?" George said biting back a frown. He wanted to be more than friends but, he wasn't going to press his luck.
"Of course!" Hermione said, now smiling. They shook hands and George grinned.
"Now do tell me what's with this Jeremy fellow?" He said faking a smile.
Hermione patted is arm and said, "That's a whole other day Georgy, a whole other day."
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Author's Note: Hey! Sorry this took so long. I experienced writer's block and me and RemusGuurl co-wrote a story called 'Some Things More Than Quidditch'. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Please Review!!
Author's Note: Sorry this is took so long. My stupid Microsoft word is busted and I'm typing with WordPad which doesn't have spell check! Ugh!!
Special Thanks: I'd like to thank RemusGuurl for some suggestions, SkySearcher and an anonymous reviewer.
Disclaimer: I own nothing except plot and a few original characters.
PG-13ish
Chapter 4
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Hermione did the only thing she could think of. She didn't want to go to Ginny's room, too obvious, and she definitely wasn't going to go downstairs and have Mrs. Weasley question her. She ran outside by the lake. Her favorite spot up until last night.
She collapsed onto the 'dock', if you will, and ran a hand over her wet cheek.
Just last night, George had confessed that he was attracted to her. How could it be that all of a sudden, he hated her. Things were simply getting out of hand. Hermione sighed.
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Ginny ran to her room, apparently thinking that Hermione was in there, in need of comfort. Ginny swung open her door and noticed it was empty. 'Hmm, I wonder where she is?' Ginny thought to herself.
She ran back upstairs and entered Fred and George's room, her hands on her hips. "Where's Herman?"
"What do you mean, 'where's Hermione?'?" George asked scratching his head.
"Exactly how it sounds! She's not in my room!"
Fred sighed and said, "Maybe she just wants to be alone for now. Go to sleep Gin. Same with you George. You're too wound up."
Ginny snorted indignantly and huffed all the way back down to her room.
"G' night Fred," George said as he lowered himself onto his bed.
"Night Georgy!"
George grunted and shut off the lights.
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"I can't believe no one has come to look for me!"
She fell quiet, thinking about her very tough situation. Heavy footsteps invaded her thoughts and she was brought back to reality by a small cough.
"Oh. Hullo Fred," Hermione said rather disheartidly.
"Hi Herms. How ya feeling?" He asked sitting down next to her.
She sighed and looked down. "Horrible," she mumbled.
"Aww 'Mione! Don't feel horrible. George is an ass. He'll mature one of these days.
Hermione let out an innocent chuckle and leaned into Fred. "Fred! I don't know what to do!"
Fred put an arm around Hermione and replied, "I have no idea what you should do. Like I said, George'll come around one of these days."
Hermione sighed and closed her eyes. "Thanks Fred. You really are a big help."
"Anytime Hermy, anytime," Fred whispered into her hair.
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George woke up in a rather abrupt way. He leaped from his bed and pounced on Fred's bed. "He's not here," he muttered softly.
He ran from the bed and over to the window that faced the lake. He saw two silhouettes. His brow furrowed and realization dawned on him. "I can't believe him!" George growled.
He walked downstairs and peered into Ginny's room. Yep, just as he suspected, Hermione wasn't there either.
George tip toed the rest of the way down and walked out the back door.
He heard somewhat distant voices. "And now that Jeremy came, I'm stuck!" It was Hermione's voice.
"Oh sweetie. Don't worry about Jeremy. It seems that Ginny is quite smitten over him."
Hermione sighed once more. "I'm glad you're here with me Fred!"
George freaked out when he heard this! How dare Fred do this to him!? George couldn't hold it in any longer, he took out his wand, and charged into Fred. Fred fell and Hermione looked up startled.
"GEORGE! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR?" Fred bellowed while getting up. He too took out his wand and had it positioned, pointed at George.
"I can't believe you Fred. Was this a setup, telling me to go to sleep, so you can come outside and makeout with Hermione?"
"He didn't kiss me George! He was helping me," Hermione said reasonably.
"Shut up! You're just as bad as he is!" Hermione gaped like a fish.
"Don't yell at her. She has been through enough crap already. And you're included in it!" Fred yelled.
Now it was George's turn to gape. "He was comforting me George! And do you want to know why?"
George didn't say anything. He just continued to stare. "Because of you! Yes, thats right, you. I like you George. A lot, in fact. You hurt me so much last night, and today."
"Hermione, I'm-"
"Forget it George! It's no good now!" Hermione stood up and stalked off into the house.
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((A week before school starts))
Hermione laid on her bed watching the sunset. A huge barn owl flew through the window and perched on Hermione's headboard. The owl was rather unfamiliar.
Hermione got up a bit and said, "Hello. Are you here for me?"
The owl hooted and held out its leg. Hermione took the letter and read it to herself.
Hermione,
Hello! I was wondering if you and all your friends would like to meet me at Diagon Alley on Saturday the 26th. We can do our school shopping. Write me back!
Jeremy P.S.: We'll meet at Flourish and Blotts at 11:30
Hermione smiled despite her crappy mood. They were going to get supplies tomorrow anyway. She wrote a quick reply.
Jeremy,
We would love to meet you in Diagon Alley tomorrow. We'll see you then!
Hermione
She attached the letter to the owl's leg and gave it an owl treat before setting it out the window.
She turned away from the window and walked out of the room
"Ginny! Guess who I got a letter from!" Hermione taunted while taking a seat at the table
"Who?" Ginny replied eagerly. "And give me a hint!"
"Okay. I'm your lover boy!"
Ginny blushed and said, "You got a letter from Jeremy?"
"Yep. We have to meet him at Flourish and Blotts at 11:30."
"Hey guys. Do you want to have a swim today?" Ron asked coming into the house in a black bathing suit, soaking wet.
"Its a lot of fun!" Harry added when he walked in, wearing a green bathing suit. He too was soaking wet.
"Okay. Give us a moment to get changed." Hermione and Ginny sped upstairs to get changed. Hermione put on a pale yellow two piece set, and Ginny put on a dark blue two piece set.
By the time they got outside, the sun was down and little fairy lights decorated the trees surrounding the lake. Ron and Harry were sitting on the pier waiting for the girls to join them. "About time," Harry said getting up. Ron joined suit and they met the girls.
"We wanted to look good," Ginny started.
"Even if we are hanging out with you two dorks," Hermione finished.
"Did she just insult us Harry?" Ron asked smiling mischievously.
"I think she did Ron. There's only one thing to do."
Harry and Ron came up from behind the girls and pushed them in.
"That was so unnecessary," shrieked Ginny.
"It might have been unnecessary Gin, but it sure was a hell of a lot of fun," Harry said while doubled up with laughter.
"Very funny," Hermione said while behind Harry and Ron.
"How did- I mean- huh?" Ron stammered.
"Oh, I have my ways," Hermione said smiling. She pushed Ron in and then Harry. "I always win!"
Harry popped up and smiled. "Good trick Hermione!"
"I know!" she replied simply.
After about 10 minutes of splashing in the water, Fred and George (now friends again) joined them in the lake.
They played in the water for about a half hour. Hermione, Fred and George all avoided each other. "I'm getting bored. I'm going to take a walk," Hermione said getting out of the water. She picked up a towel and walked away.
"I have to go to the bathroom. I'll be back soon." George got out and ran, not bothering to take a towel.
He turned a corner and found Hermione sitting on a rock, crying. He approached her slowly and took a seat next to her.
"Are you okay?" George asked worriedly.
"What's it to you?" Hermione shot back stiffly.
"I'm concerned."
"Oh, are you really?" Hermione replied sarcastically. "You could've fooled me."
"Look, I'm really sorry about these past days. I haven't been myself lately. Maybe it's the fact that I have no Hogwarts to look forward to; I don't know. But I've been blaming you. I shouldn't have." George said partly saying the truth. He was going to miss Hogwarts, but he also had this new infatuation with Hermione.
"It's all right." Hermione shrugged and wiped her face.
"Friends?" George said biting back a frown. He wanted to be more than friends but, he wasn't going to press his luck.
"Of course!" Hermione said, now smiling. They shook hands and George grinned.
"Now do tell me what's with this Jeremy fellow?" He said faking a smile.
Hermione patted is arm and said, "That's a whole other day Georgy, a whole other day."
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Author's Note: Hey! Sorry this took so long. I experienced writer's block and me and RemusGuurl co-wrote a story called 'Some Things More Than Quidditch'. Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Please Review!!