Here's the next chapter I'm posting today. I've changed the primary characters to Hermione and George, because there just aren't very many stories about them, and they're easier to write for, but there will still be a lot of Harry/Ginny, and Ron/whoever it is (I'm not telling yet). Enjoy this chapter. Let me know if it sucks!
Chapter 5
"They're probably wondering what in the world you would possibly want from me," Hermione said, walking into Ginny's room with George.
"If someone said that around Fred," George said, "I know exactly what he'd say."
"What?"
"He say something along the lines of 'I know a few things that he'd want from her, but it's not appropriate for Ginny's young ears' and then he'd shut up because mum would be giving him a death glare," he said laughing.
"That is one of the most absurd ideas I've ever heard," Hermione said, laughing along.
"Hey! You never know! You could fall madly in love with me someday. It's possible," he said, winking at her.
"It could never happen, George," she replied, seriously, "You're Ron's older brother."
"Yeah, and you're Ron's best friend, but you're my friend, too, you know." Hermione looked touched at this statement.
"Really? I just thought that you always saw me as your little brother's best friend."
"I used to, but things change, you know. I had a lot of fun today, Herm. You're a fun person to be around when you're not studying non stop. I'd like to spend more time with you this year. You know, just kind of hang out."
"I'd like that, George, but on two conditions... one, don't pull anymore pranks on me, and two, don't call me Herm. It sounds too much like germ," she said, smiling at him.
"OK," George said, smiling back at her, "I'll think of a different nickname, but in the meantime, do you want to help me put these presents in my room? We should hurry, though, before they think we really are doing something."
So they gathered up all the presents, and tip toed to George and Fred's room. Hermione had never been in their room before, and was surprised when she walked in to find chemistry sets and cauldrons all around the room.
"What?" George asked, when he saw the expression on her face, "Well, we have to have some way to make our tricks and jokes, since we can't use magic out of school. We're not as dumb as you may think."
"I never thought that, George, it's just I've never seen so many chemistry sets in my life," Hermione explained, "I love doing magic, and all, but chemistry has always been one of my favorite things. And this is just.... WOW!"
"OK, let's get you out of here before you start drooling over everything," George laughed, and pulled Hermione out of the room. "Promise you won't tell anyone the Weasley Twin secret?"
"Promise. Now lets get back downstairs before they send out a search party," she replied, grabbing his hand, and dragging him downstairs.
When they came into the living room the entire Weasley family (minus Bill and Charlie) and Harry were sitting around chatting with each other. Percy and Mr. Weasley were telling everyone about their day. They were all startled when Hermione and George came in, especially since Hermione still had a hold of George's hand. She immediately dropped it when she realized everyone's gaze looked upon their hands. She then went to sit next to Harry, as George went to sit by Fred, shrugging at his twin's questioning glance.
Conversations commenced while Mrs. Weasley went to the kitchen to make dinner. When she announced it was ready, the conversation moved to the dining room.
During dinner, Hermione couldn't help but notice the looks Harry kept stealing of Ginny, and every once in a while, Hermione would glance over at George, who would, in return, give her a smile and a wink, which Ginny noticed.
Chapter 5
"They're probably wondering what in the world you would possibly want from me," Hermione said, walking into Ginny's room with George.
"If someone said that around Fred," George said, "I know exactly what he'd say."
"What?"
"He say something along the lines of 'I know a few things that he'd want from her, but it's not appropriate for Ginny's young ears' and then he'd shut up because mum would be giving him a death glare," he said laughing.
"That is one of the most absurd ideas I've ever heard," Hermione said, laughing along.
"Hey! You never know! You could fall madly in love with me someday. It's possible," he said, winking at her.
"It could never happen, George," she replied, seriously, "You're Ron's older brother."
"Yeah, and you're Ron's best friend, but you're my friend, too, you know." Hermione looked touched at this statement.
"Really? I just thought that you always saw me as your little brother's best friend."
"I used to, but things change, you know. I had a lot of fun today, Herm. You're a fun person to be around when you're not studying non stop. I'd like to spend more time with you this year. You know, just kind of hang out."
"I'd like that, George, but on two conditions... one, don't pull anymore pranks on me, and two, don't call me Herm. It sounds too much like germ," she said, smiling at him.
"OK," George said, smiling back at her, "I'll think of a different nickname, but in the meantime, do you want to help me put these presents in my room? We should hurry, though, before they think we really are doing something."
So they gathered up all the presents, and tip toed to George and Fred's room. Hermione had never been in their room before, and was surprised when she walked in to find chemistry sets and cauldrons all around the room.
"What?" George asked, when he saw the expression on her face, "Well, we have to have some way to make our tricks and jokes, since we can't use magic out of school. We're not as dumb as you may think."
"I never thought that, George, it's just I've never seen so many chemistry sets in my life," Hermione explained, "I love doing magic, and all, but chemistry has always been one of my favorite things. And this is just.... WOW!"
"OK, let's get you out of here before you start drooling over everything," George laughed, and pulled Hermione out of the room. "Promise you won't tell anyone the Weasley Twin secret?"
"Promise. Now lets get back downstairs before they send out a search party," she replied, grabbing his hand, and dragging him downstairs.
When they came into the living room the entire Weasley family (minus Bill and Charlie) and Harry were sitting around chatting with each other. Percy and Mr. Weasley were telling everyone about their day. They were all startled when Hermione and George came in, especially since Hermione still had a hold of George's hand. She immediately dropped it when she realized everyone's gaze looked upon their hands. She then went to sit next to Harry, as George went to sit by Fred, shrugging at his twin's questioning glance.
Conversations commenced while Mrs. Weasley went to the kitchen to make dinner. When she announced it was ready, the conversation moved to the dining room.
During dinner, Hermione couldn't help but notice the looks Harry kept stealing of Ginny, and every once in a while, Hermione would glance over at George, who would, in return, give her a smile and a wink, which Ginny noticed.