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Chapter 12

Reunions

Hermione and Ron walked hand in hand up the grassy slope towards the Great wooden front doors of Hogwarts, Ron could remember the millions of times they had walked through them together as children. Yes he could remember everything and he felt great. Everything in the Castle, the walls, Paintings, staircases, even the statues were all smiling and greeting him as he passed them by.

Upon reaching the Hospital wing, Madame Pomfrey settled them In a cubicle and left to find the various tools and potions she would need for the thorough check-up she was about to perform.

"Hermione", Ron began, clearing his throat from not speaking for a while, "Mione, I can remember it all, just like it happened yesterday, it's amazing!" Ron beamed.

"I know, I'm so glad you can remember now, I'm hoping that Madame Pomfrey will give you the all clear then we can move on with our lives, put the past behind us and start a fresh, just the two of us!" Hermione replied in a contemplative mood.

"I agree Mione, there is nothing I want more than to spend the rest of my life with you, that is if you want to spend it with me?" Ron questioned, with a hint of hope and anguish on his face.

"Oh Ron, of course I want to spend the rest of my life with you, I couldn't bear it if I ever lost you again!" Hermione smiled, watching the grin spread out on Ron's face.

Just then the curtains were pulled back and Madame Pomfrey entered, waving her wand and begun the check-up on Ron.

Three hours later, a very annoyed Ron and a calming Hermione left the hospital wing and headed towards the village of Hogsmead.

"Why the hell did she need to examine my toe nails for heavens sake? Cried Ron who had just about reached the end of his tether after three hours of being prodded and poked by Madame Pomfrey.

"She was only trying to help us, Ron, you know what she is like, besides isn't it best to be on the safe side and to make sure that everything down to your toe nails is in perfect working order?" Hermione sympathised, somewhat successfully by the look on Ron's face.

"Yeah, you're right as usual, I suppose I'm just excited and nervous about meeting my family for the first time in 6 years!"

"Well don't worry about it, It will be fine, they have missed you terribly and are dying to see you again, you know they haven't really changed that much, obviously they have aged but characteristically they are the same. Your Mum can still bake for England and the twins are just as mischievous!"

They reached the village and headed in the direction of the Three Broomsticks, opening the Oak doors, Ron and Hermione stepped inside and sat down at a nearby free table.

"Do you want a Butter beer before we go to the Burrow?" Hermione asked, hoping it would relax him a little.

"Yes please, I haven't had one for years and I think I may have forgotten what it tastes like."

But after one sip of the warming drink, Ron had remembered the taste, the feeling of warmth and the homely atmosphere of the pub and the people in it.

The first Butter beer was followed by another Two, then they paid the Barman and headed towards the fireplace and the pot of floo powder.

"The Burrow" Ron called out as he stood in the flames and threw the powder at his feet, he felt the familiar pulling at his stomach and soon he was lying on his back in the grate of the Weasley kitchen fire, before he knew what was happening, Hermione landed right on top of him, causing the both of them to call out in pain, Which in turn had the whole household running to the kitchen to investigate the commotion.

Standing up, and helping Hermione to her feet, Ron began to brush the both of them down when he heard the clearing of a throat from behind him. Before he had even turned round, a pair or soft, warm and loving arms had circled his waist and were clinging on for dear life.

"Oh Ronny, I'm so glad it's you, Oh we have all missed you so much you have no idea" It was Mrs Weasley, tears streaming down her face as she gazed up into the manly face that used to be her teenage son.

"Mum, don't cry, come on, I'm here now and nothing is gonna change that! Ron said as he stroked his mother's back trying to calm her down a little, eventually she loosened her rib crunching grip enough so that Ginny could join in the squeeze.

It took the strong arms of Fred and George to finally release Ron from the clutches of his Mother and Sister, with Quick hugs from his Brothers and Father they all made their way into the back Garden where the sun was shining and the birds were singing.

Mrs Weasley examined her youngest son's face while he sat and laughed with his twin brothers, she couldn't believe how grown up he appeared, his strong manly features finally fitted his face, he actually looked quite handsome. She was glad that he had Hermione though to love him, she just knew in her heart of hearts that they would marry some day. It was just a case of when.

Hermione sat quietly for the majority of the afternoon, this was Ron's moment with his long lost family – she didn't want to interrupt, but in some ways she knew she was a part of this family, she had felt that way since there days at Hogwarts. The day had gone well, she had got her Ron back home safe and sound, the Weasley's were all back together again enjoying each others company and everything was finally going right in her life. There was only one thing left to do – Ron still hadn't seen Harry and that, Hermione knew was going to be an emotional experience. But that would have to wait till the next day as the night had caught up with them and they all retired to bed. Unfortunately for Hermione she was kept awake all night by not only Ron's snoring in the bed beside her but the glowing Orange colour on his bedroom walls that she could remember from their childhood.

There, Ron has met up with his family – but Harry is still to go! There is probably only a few more chapters left of this story – I haven't decided yet! I'll try and be a bit quicker in updating the next chapter!!

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