A/N: I just read chapter 11 and I really didn't like the ending of it, but oh well. I am just going to leave it as it is. Sorry it has taken so long to get this chapter out. With the holiday weekend and work being very busy, I haven't had the time. So, I hope it's worth the wait. Please enjoy!

Chapter 12: Dinner at the Burrow: Part Deux

Everyone's eyes were on the eldest Weasley's. Arthur had a proud looking glow to him. His mouth was slowly turning to a smile. Molly on the other hand, her bright red hair was no match for the color her face was turning. Everyone flinched as her mouth opened, "HOW COULD YOU LET THIS HAPPEN! I EXPECTED BETTER RESPONSIBILITY THAN THIS FROM YOU TWO! AND RON, HOW COULD YOU JUST SIT THERE AND LET THIS HAPPEN!"

"MOLLY!" shouted her husband, "Would you just sit down and calm yourself-"

"I WILL NOT, THIS IS JUST PERPOUSTEROUS! GINNY, HOW CAN YOU SAY YOU ARE IN LOVE, HE HAS JUST BEEN BACK NEARLY A WEEK! THERE IS NO WAY-"

Molly was cut off by Ginny, "MUM, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO SAY WE CAN'T BE IN LOVE! YOU ARE JUST BEING STUPID!" Ginny had tears forming in her eyes and her voice lowered, "I thought you of all people would be happy for me. Harry is like a son to you. I- I just don't-"tears were falling from Ginny's eyes, "I don't want to look at you right now mum," at that, she turned and ran up the stairs.

Molly shouted after her, "Ginny, come back-"

Arthur put a hand on her shoulder, "Let her be Molly," he took in a deep breath and looked at the faces sitting around the table, "Why don't you all go outside. I need to speak with Molly. Hermione, if you can please,"

Hermione nodded and stood, "I will go check on Ginny."

"Thank you Hermione. And Harry?" at this everyone stopped their movements, "Don't you worry about a thing, alright?"

Harry nodded and he, Ron and the twins walked to the back yard.

Hermione walked up the stairs slowly listening for Ginny's cries. Finally, she heard sniffles coming from the room at the top of the stairs and tapped lightly, "Gin? Are you alright sweetheart?"

She heard Ginny breathe in hard, "Yes, come on in."

Hermione turned the handle slowly and slid into the room. Ginny was sitting on the edge of the bed. Her eyes were swollen and red, "Ginny, I am so sorry."

Ginny shook her head, "It's not your fault Hermione, you didn't know. I should have told my mum sooner. I just can't believe she is acting this way," Ginny leaned forward and put her head in her hands, "Did she have to yell like that, it was horrible," Ginny began to cry again.

Hermione moved over and sat next to Ginny. She wrapped an arm around her shoulders, "Ginny, just give her time to let it sink in. She loves Harry, she will realize how wonderful this is. It's just, it's got to be hard for her so see her only daughter fall in love. That means you will leave her for good soon."

"But I've already moved out. I've got a wonderful job that pays well. How much more independence do I need?"

"Don't you see Gin? You are Molly's only daughter. How long do you think she waited to have a girl? With all the boys that kept coming out, so to speak," Ginny chuckled, "She had you, and she formed a special bond with you. A smaller female 'her'," Ginny tutted at this, "Ginny, whether you like to admit it or not, you are your mother's daughter."

Hermione stopped to let this sink in. Ginny sat silent as she wiped the remaining tears from her eyes. She rested her head on Hermione's shoulder, "Thank you Hermione. I am so glad I have you here. None of my brothers would be as good at giving advice."

Hermione smiled and laid her cheek on Ginny's head, "You told me you are always here for me, as I am for you," A knocking at the door alerted them to Molly Weasley's presence. Hermione stood, "I better go help clean up," she took Ginny's hand into hers and squeezed it.

Ginny looked up at her and smiled. Hermione made to the door and looked back to see Molly sitting next to her daughter and wrap an arm around her. Hermione smiled to herself and turned out, closing the door behind her.

------- A/N: I hate when people put notes in the middle of a chapter, but I have to comment on this. I know that was incredibly sappy but those of you who are "your mothers daughters" know exactly what I meant by this. Sorry to interrupt, now on with the chapter

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Harry and Ron sat quietly in the Weasley's backyard. Ron broke the silence with a small whisper, "You alright Harry?"

Harry nodded his head, "Yeah, just thinking. I can't believe your mum reacted that way. I mean, it's just strange. I thought she liked me."

"She loves ya mate. Look, this is just a woman thing. They will work it out. No worries," Ron patted Harry on the back, "Besides, at least you don't have to compete for your woman with Draco Malfoy."

Harry laughed, "You got me there, Ron."

At that, Hermione walked outside, "Hey guys," she sat next to Harry and sighed.

"Everything alright up there?" asked Ron.

Hermione smiled, "Everything's going to be just fine," The two men sighed in relief, "they are talking right now."

The trio sat in silence for a bit longer until Harry remembered he had to talk to Hermione, "Um, Hermione, can we talk, umm, about Ginny, I mean," he looked around nervously at Ron, "Just for a women's advice on something."

Ron nodded and Harry and Hermione walked into the house, "Let's go into the living room," suggested Hermione.

They sat down on a large sofa and Harry turned to her, "Herm, you do know what's going on right? With you and Ron and Draco?"

Hermione rolled her eyes, "Harry, I don't want to discuss this, really. Not now,"

"But, you need to. Both of them really care for you Hermione, you should know this."

Hermione was a bit stunned, "I know Ron does, but, did Malfoy tell you that?"

"Yes, Hermione, earlier before I left the manor. I told him I planned to speak with you and he told me to tell you, his intentions were truly genuine."

Hermione tried to hide her smile, "Yes, well, it's hard to say with him. It's strange Harry. Before that night we went out, I hated him. He was this worm that had wriggled his way into our lives. But by the end of the night, I- Well, I don't know what I was feeling. But it was a good feeling, I know that."

"And Ron?"

Hermione laughed, "Before this afternoon, I thought of Ron as a dear friend, then-"

"Then he kissed you," said Harry.

"How do you know about that?"

"I saw him right after. You left a good mark on that cheek."

"Harry, I didn't know he kissed that well, then, he had that smirk on his face. Almost like he expected me to just be jelly in his arms. That pissed me off and all I could do was slap him," she went to say more until they heard an eruption outside.

"YOU HAVE NO RIGHT, NONE AT ALL! GET YOUR SLIMEY ARSE OUT OF HERE!"

Hermione and Harry looked at each other, "Ron," said Harry.

Hermione nodded, "and Malfoy," they stood and ran outside.

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A/N: Alright, I have just had major writer's block. But I don't want to keep you all waiting for my stupidity. I did the best I could with this so I hope you liked it. It's short, I know. Please review!