~ When Insanity stops ~
Kitchen
Grimacing both twins answer at the same time. "Percy."
"Percy? That wanker! Why would he know," demands Hermione glaring coldly at the twins. They better just answer my question!
"Because he's the one you went off on," states George with his eyebrows in his hairline. Bloody Hell! I attacked Percy? No way. "I had to say, welcome back Hermione. We sure missed you." Glancing over to Sirius, George nods his head towards Hermione in a silent exchange.
That's annoying. Don't they know that I can see that? Folding her arms over her chest, Hermione drawls, "I can see you George." George pales and swallows hard. Good Lord. Jolts went up her arm as Sirius continues to stroke her palm. Biting her lip, Hermione briefly closes her eyes. He's doing this deliberately. Focus Hermione just ignore him.
"Sorry, Mione," apologizes George. "Just not use to you being you."
"That's fine," dismisses Hermione opening her eyes. "So, I went off on Percy?"
"As far as I know," states Fred. "Yes, you did."
"Did a right job of it too," adds George. "From what we could see. But to even get the details you're going to have to ask Percy." Do I really want to ask Percy?
Rolling her eyes, and taking a breath, Hermione asks, "What is… I mean is Percy? Ah, forget it!" Slamming down her coffee mug, Hermione abruptly stands up. Only to be yanked onto Sirius's lap. "Hey!" Two strong arms pin her down. Let me go!
"Percy prevented Fudge from expelling you," offers Sirius. "From what I know of the situation, he is also back on friendly terms with his family." Shifting slightly Hermione snuggles closer to him. How does he do that?
"That doesn't explain why they," says Hermione as she gestures to the twins. "Practically flinch when they said his name."
A bright blooming smile erupts on Fred's face. "That's because you don't have him over-looking your books. He's suck a stick in the mud."
"I swear if I hear one more time that my handwriting could shame a mountain troll," adds George. "I'll hex him." Fred and George looked at each other then smirked. I bet they already have a plan of action for Percy. I just can't bring myself to feel sorry for him.
"Will Percy be at the dinner? Or whatever Mrs. Weasley is planning," questions Hermione as she nestles her head on Sirius's broad chest. He's so comfortable. A soft smile slowly graces Hermione's face.
"Yes, as far as I know," answers Fred looking to George for conformation. George nods in agreement. "Hermione do you know what today is?" A low growl emanates from Sirius's throat.
"No, what is today?" asks Hermione looking towards Fred for an answer. Please just answer the question.
"Well it's Independence Day," whispers Harry answering instead of the twins. "It's a international wizarding holiday." What? Don't the muggles have a day like that? "This holiday is to celebrate our victory over Voldemort and his followers." We won? Why didn't anyone tell me? Wait… Independence Day?
"Why didn't they name it Harry Potter day," snickers Hermione, gently giggling when Sirius tickles her side. "Or is there a Harry Potter week?" asks Hermione wiggling slightly as Sirius continues to tickle her.
Twinkling green eyes narrow at her playfully, as Harry gives her a sneer. "No! There is no Harry Potter day or week, thank you very much!"
"Not for the lack of tiring," snickers Remus his eyes twinkling with amusement.
"Last I heard they were attempting to make a Harry Potter month," snorts Sirius. "Along with action figures." Good lord what did I set off? Looking to Tonks for help, Hermione was surprised to see her leaning against Remus sleeping. Well that's a first usually Tonks never sleeps.
A warm hand circles her back, as Hermione burrows closer to Sirius. "So are we going? Who else is going to be there?"
"Remus?" questions Sirius.
Looking over to the woman sleeping softly on his arm, Remus says, "Tonks and I will be there. Harry?"
Hermione watches Harry yawn, as he nods his head. "I have to be there. Remember the last time I didn't show up?" Both Remus and Sirius flinch. "Mrs. Weasley sent the both of you a howler." Chuckling Hermione looks at Sirius's face, which had a slightly pinkish hue. I think I need more details on this.
"Oh really," despicably asks Hermione. "Do tell."
George opens his mouth but Sirius cuts him off. "Not a word Weasley! Unless you would like me to inform Hermione here about that howler you received just two days ago." George quickly turns pale then bright red. "I didn't think so."
Hermione gently slaps Sirius's chest. "You're ruining my fun. So anyone one else coming?"
Pondering for a bit George replies, "Well, Snape and your mum, all the Weasleys. Everyone here and I think Neville and Lavender?"
Neville and Lavender? "Wait! Do you mean that they're dating?" questions Hermione.
"Married Mione," states Sirius. "With a child on the way." Whoa.
Until Later