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When Belle awoke the next morning she saw Ron sleeping still. She moved in closer and kissed him to wake him up. She saw that he didnt stir and whispered "I love you" and got up out of bed. She was so excited that she was going home but would miss Ron immensley. She ran into the bathroom an brushed her hair out quikly then returned to change into her clothes. When she returned Ron was awake but still laying in her bed.
She ran over and jumped on the bed and gave him a smooch. She then sat back up and smiled to him. "I love you too" he said. "You heard me? your such a turd!" she laughed and got up. "So, wait your angry because I heard something you told me?" he asked now sitting up. "I'm not really angry Ron, Its just something Americans say" she said walking back to the bed and sitting on his lap.
"I'm going to miss you so much, but I miss my father right now and I will finally get to see him." she said leaning in and hugging him. "I miss my family too, All of them besides Percy, after he turned his back on our family I havent spoken to him since. Fine time for him to admit to being a Weasley, only when we get one perk." he said. She sat back and looked at him "Perk? Is that how you see me?" she asked getting up. Ron stared at her and didnt know what to think. "Answer me, do you think I'm here just for your enjoyment?" Ron then stood up "Of course not, I just told you that I loved you and I meant it." he said placing his hands on her hips.
She closed her eyes and rested her head against his. "I'm sorry Ron, I just can't think right with all of this excitement" she said to him. "Its alright, your still beautiful when your angry, but watch it with the death glares" he said. She laughed and pushed away from him. "Alright, perhaps we should say goodbye now? While I still have the strength" she said.
They then shared one last kiss and she ran back upstairs to pack. Once she was fully packed she went to visit Chloe. "Now listen Chloe, nobody is to enter this room, I'm leaving for vacation and I'm depending on you to protect this place" she said giving four apples for her to munch on. She then walked down to the great hall and out the front doors into a carrige.
She watched as Hogwarts grew smaller and smaller, until it was no longer in distance. She was alone in her own compartment with Sophie and they took a nap the whole way home. Belle only woke up when there was a tapping at her window. She awoke and saw a large owl that she recognized as her fathers. She took the letter from his beak and watched as the owl made its self comfortable on the luggage rack. She opened the letter and it said only When you arrive there are two surprises for you. She smiled happily and said hello to her fathers owl, Herman.
When she arrived all of her bags and animals followed her out onto the platform. She then saw her surprise and saw Chris standing at the end of the platform. She ran as fast as she could and dropped her bags before she caught him in a tight hug which ended with him lifting her up off the ground. She then started crying from joy. "Chris! OMG! Chris what are you doing here? Where's Aly!" She then looked over and saw Aly talking to three older boys from Hogwarts.
Belle then walked up behind Aly nd cleared her throat. Aly screamed and grabbed Belle in a tight hug, the two girls left the three boys and ran back over to Chris who was now holding Sophie. "We are only here until tommorrow, then we apparate back home." he said hugging her again. "Guys you wouldnt believe my year so far. I have so much to let you in on!" She laughed. They then all returned to the Oakes estate and went to straight up to her room. Belle told them all about Draco, Percy, and even about her dorm at Hogwarts.
The three talked way into the night and only stopped when an owl pecked at her window. She went over to pick up the owl and it dropped a letter in her lap. She then looked to her friends who didnt know so she then opened the letter:

Belle,
I have arrived at home and miss you already. Fred and George are downstairs picking on Ginny so I have a moments peace to write to you. I know that I saw you this morning, and that we were together last night, but it seems like I hardly ever get to see you. By the way, this is my owl Pig. Can you please give him some water before you send him back?
Love you,
Ron

Belle smiled and handed the letter to Chris who read it then handed it to Aly. Aly then after reading it looke shocked at Belle "So he spent the night last night?" she asked smiling. Belle took back the letter "Yes, Ron is the sweetest guy and understands that I'm waiting for marrige" Chris then looked at her "All power to him" he said then sat back down on the bed. The two girls laughed and Belle heard the front door close. "My dads home!" she yelled and ran down the stairs. She saw him standing right in front of the door and she ran up to give him a hug.
"Isabel, you've grown in the last few months" he said still holding onto her. "Dad, there is something I wanted to talk to you about." she said stepping back from him. They both walked into the den and he sat behind his big desk as she sat in a chair in front of him. "Dad, I know I'm am supposed to marry a Weasley, but please dont make me go to the Malfoy ball with Percy!" she said urgently. "Dad, I think I've chosen my Weasley, So far I like Ron ,and Ron said that he loves me"
Her father then smiled and said that she could attend the ball alone. "You are meeting with Mrs. Malfoy before hand arent you?" he asked. "Yes father, I must pick two dresses from mothers old ones. There is a ball back at school and Ron has asked me to join him." Her father then looked up towards her "You know, you remind me so much of your mother. So tell me about this Ron fellow" he said leaning back in his chair.
She then heard Chris bust in "Well Daddy, he's the cutest guy, and he always knows the right thing to say" he said in a girly voice before sitting on Belle's lap. "No" she said and pushed him to the floor "More like, he's handsome, tall, has red hair, and is very funny" Chris then stood up "Oh and here I thought you were talking about Ronald" he said raking his hand through his own red hair.
Belle then stood up and walked over to Chris "I've never really thought of how much he reminds me of you." Aly then walked in "Oh Belle, your with a guy who looks like Chris? Why? You've spent enough time with Chris to already know that redheads are stupid" she said laughing at Chris's face. "You know I have some really good blonde jokes, so I suggest you apply caution" They were now right in front of each other in a stare down.
Belle jumped in the middle of them "Lets go outside for a few minutes shall we?" she said trying to break the glares. The three went outside and Belle turned to them both. "You are both leaving tommorrow, How about one last run through the woods. Lia? Milo?" she asked. They both then nodded and turned into unicorns and took off into the woods. The three ran for almost an hour. She had lost the other two and was now searching for them. She felt the dead leaves underfoot and felt the cold wind whipping against her skin. She saw a hill and thought best to see the other side. Along the sides of her she saw thorns and tried to avoid them. On the other side of the hill she saw two unicorns lying down on the ground with a rope around each tieing them to a tree.