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Chapter 9- A Talk With Hermione

A few weeks later

Hermione sat in the Gryffindor common room on a bright Saturday morning, trying to tutor Harry and Ron in charms. Hermione had been trying to tutor them for the last hour and a half, but with no success.

"I give up for now. Let's work on our potions essay," Hermione decided.

Ignoring the complaining from Harry and Ron, Hermione started to work on her essay.

"How's everything with Fred, Hermione?" Harry asked.

"Everything's fine. I think Dumbledore knows about it because he keeps smiling at the two of us. I don't think anyone else knows except for the people that we've told, who all have promised to keep it a secret. Ron, stop making faces," Hermione said.

"Hermione, I have one question for you. Why did you pick Fred?" Ron asked.

"That's a good question Ron," Fred said, sitting down in a chair next to Hermione after giving her a big hug.

"Well, Fred is funny," Hermione started. "And he's smart. You just can't really tell because, he's well, Fred. Not to mention he can be sweet, if he wants to be. Does that answer your question Ron?"

"Yes, Hermione. So what are you doing in here Fred?" Ron asked.

"I need to borrow Hermione for a while because I have to talk to her," Fred answered.

"Right now?" Hermione exclaimed.

"Yes, right now Hermione," Fred told her patiently. "Don't change your clothes. You look fine. And, yes, 'Mione, I'm sure."

Hermione followedFredout of thecommon room, and ignored the looks that she was getting from the few people in the hallways.

When they finally reached their destination, Fred said, "Chicken wings" and led Hermione into his living quarters. They sat down on a couch, and Hermione looked at Fred nervously.

"What did you want to talk about Fred? And why did you bring me here? Am I allowed to be in here?" she asked nervously.

"I wanted to talk to you because I'm worried about you Hermione. I brought you in here so that you don't have to worry about anyone else hearing the conversation. I'm not sure if you're allowed to be in here," Fred told her.

"Why would you be worried about me Fred?"

"Hermione, you're working too much and too hard. I want you to slow down a little. You barely eat, and you're always studying. I'm worried about you, not only as my student, but as my girlfriend, and my younger brother's best friend. Have Harry and Ron mentioned any of this to you?"

She shook her head.

"Well, Harry and Ron can be slow sometimes. I want you to go see Madam Pomfrey, Hermione."

"Why? I'm okay Fred. I don't need to see her. Nothing's wrong with me," Hermione insisted.

"I just want to make sure nothing's wrong Hermione. I'll go with you," Fred told her.

"You will?" she asked quietly, relieved Fred would help her.

"Of course Hermione."

They got up and walked towards the infirmary.

Once they got to the infirmary, Hermione finally admitted what was going on. Madam Pomfrey ordered Hermione to stay in the infirmary for a few days.

"But what about my classes? I can't miss them!" Hermione started panicking at the thought of trying to make up potions.

"Don't worry Hermione. I'll get you your work, and I'll try to convince Snape to tutor you," Fred said.

Hermione, realizing that she would have to stay in here, gave up trying to convince Madam Pomfrey and Fred that she didn't have to stay there.

"I'll tell your professors why you're missing class. I'm sure most of them will understand. And I'll have Ginny get the things you need. What you need, not what you want. Okay Hermione?" Fred asked.

Hermione nodded her head before laying down on one of the beds, staring at the ceiling. Madam Pomfrey told Fred to leave so that Hermione could get some rest.