"Wake up Love!" Fred said brightly, kicking open the door to the bedroom he shared with his wife. Hermione yawned and rolled over, squinting as the bright sunlight hit her in the eyes. Fred walked over and placed their 9 month-old baby girl, Emmaline, on the bed next to her.

"Aw...hello Sweetheart." Hermione cooed as she sat up and took her daughter in her arms. Fred went over to the window and pulled back the curtains, then opened the window.

"Good Morning!" He inhaled the fresh country air before joining his wife and daughter on the bed. He sat back and leaned against the headboard, letting Hermione lean back onto his chest. He put his arms around both of them.

"And how is Emma doing this morning?" Hermione cooed. Emma giggled and blew a spit bubble. Her parents laughed. They sat together, just being lazy for awhile. It was a Saturday morning ritual. After a few minutes, Hermione glanced over at the clock on the bedside table and sighed. "I need to start getting ready; we'll need to leave in an hour." She said to Fred. He nodded and stood up. He took Emma from Hermione so that she could go jump in the shower.

"Say bye to Mummy, Emma!" He said, as he waved her pudgy little hand towards Hermione. She waved back and smiled. As she watched them disappear around the corner, she dragged herself out of the bed and headed towards the bathroom.


She turned on the water and let it warm up before stripping off her clothes and getting in. As the hot water ran over her tired body, waking her up and energizing her, she thought back to the owl she'd gotten the night before from Mrs. Weasley.

Fred, Hermione, and my little Emma,

We're having a small get-together on Saturday. Everyone is going to be coming, and since we all haven't been together in so very long, I'd love it if you all could join us. Let's see, George is bringing Katie and the twins (Oh Fred and Fran look so adorable! I think they are two...maybe three...I can't remember, but they are both so cute!), Ron is coming with Lavender (Oh you should see her, she's huge! Just huge! The baby is due in March and we're all so excited!), Harry is going to bring Ginny (Their three year anniversary was last month! Honestly...I can't believe they've been dating for three years!), Charlie is bringing his girlfriend from work in Romania, and of course, Bill is coming--unfortunately alone. I do wish he'd find a good girl and settle down, but sadly...that's life. Percy unfortunately will not be coming. He's in France still on business. Ah well...I hope to see you Saturday!

Love from Dad and I,

Mum

Hermione smiled as she turned off the spigot and wrapped a towel around herself. Mrs Weasley always made her smile. They got to see her only once or twice a month since Fred was usually busy in the shop most days. The three of them (Fred, Hermione, and Emma) lived in a small flat above the shop. George had opened a second branch of Weasley's Wizard Wheezes in Hogsmeade, so Fred ran the one in Diagon Alley. Hermione had grabbed another towel and was towel-drying her hair when someone knocked on the door.

"Hmm?" She called.

"It's your hopelessly-in-love husband, may I come in?" Fred called from the other side of the door. Hermione laughed and opened it for him. He stepped inside, shutting the door behind him. He backed her up against the wall and pinned her there, kissing her neck, cheeks, ears, and finally landing one with a loud smack on her mouth.

"Fred!" She giggled as he let her off the wall so she could finish getting ready. She stood in front of the mirror with her makeup brush in one hand and her eyeshadow in the other and started to apply it to her eyes. Fred came up behind her and put his arms about her waist, kissing her lightly on the shoulder, then resting his head on it.

"I love you 'Mione." She smiled as he kissed her neck lightly, released her waist, and started to walk out the door. She reached out and grabbed his hand just as the door was shutting.

"I love you too Fred."

"Forever?" He gave her his lopsided grin and ran a finger across her palm.

"Forever."


((A/N: Okay, that's it! I'm done! I was thinking--should I do a prequal or a sequal? (Are those spelled right? I can't remember.) Anyway...I was thinking about it, but I'm not sure...let me know what you think! 3 Koni))