Chapter 12
The First TimeThe rest of the day is one of the best I've ever had in my life. First I help prepare a huge meal for the whole Weasley family. There are so many of them: Mr.Weasley, Mrs.Weasley, Fred, George, Bill, Charlie, Ginny, Ron and of course Hermione. I stand beside her as we both peel apples for dessert. I can't stop smiling, the room is so filled with warmth. Then, after a huge sumptous meal we all sit around the fire, laughing and telling stories. I sit back and watch their faces with interest. I never knew… I never pictured the Weasley family in such a way. They don't have much money but their family is so rich with love. They all care deeply for one another. When it comes time to open presents I don't really expect anything but I find four presents waiting for me when they are being handed out. The first is a book from Hermione it's called "The Lord of the Rings" and apparently it is her favourite muggle book. I smile at her and she gives me a tight hug. I can feel Ron watching us closely. The next gift is a funny looking assortment of candy from Fred and George. They start to snicker as I go to eat one but it is quickly yanked out of my hand by Mrs.Weasley. She gives Fred and George a stern look and throws the candy away, filling the box with caramels instead. The third gift is a small packet of Bernie Botts Every flavoured beans from Ron. Somehow I think it was Mrs.Weasley who really gave it to me for Ron seems as surprised as I am when I open it. Mrs.Weasley hands me my last gift and I unwrap it quickly trying to mask the horror on my face. It is a large green knit sweater with a large silver "S" embroidered on the front. Mrs.Weasley is beaming with pride and I try my hardest to give her a sincere smile.
"I didn't have much time… I was going to put the Slytherin snake on the back but… well…"
"No, it's lovely." I say trying to sound as grateful as I can. I fold the sweater and set it on my lap. "So, who's next?" I ask trying to take the attention of myself. Mrs.Weasley looks at me expectantly.
"Well?" She asks. I look at her.
"Well what…?" I ask slowly.
"Well try it on. I want to see if it fits. I didn't have your measurements or anything." My face falls and I attempt a smile. I look at Hermione for help but she is barely surpressing her fit of giggles. I unfold the sweater and stare at it as though I'm trying to stare down an enemy. I pull it over my head and feel my hair stand on end with the static. Fred, George and Ron burst into fits of laughter and Hermione can't hold it in any longer. She looks at me with tears of laughter in her eyes. Even the older boys are snickering. Mrs.Weasley beams proudly. And I thought the Crucio curse was bad… I laugh along with them.
The image of Draco in that oversized Green and silver sweater stays with me the rest of the evening. Ron sits with me on the love seat for most of the night. I snuggle up against him in my new baby blue sweater that Mrs.Weasley knit for me. Ron's arm is around me and he's stroking my hair softly. It seems almost strange that only hours ago Draco had poisoned me and was planning to… I close my eyes and take a deep breath. It doesn't matter now. Look how happy he is. I stare at him across the room as he tries to beat Charlie in an arm wrestles. His face is lit up and he's grinning widely. It's not the usual stuck-up smirk he often wears, it's a real smile. We all stay up late drinking Butterbeer and talking and playing games. But soon I begin to yawn and Ron looks at me.
"Tired?" He asks smiling. I nod and smile back.
"It's been a long day." I say and snuggle closer to him. He leans over and kisses my forehead.
"I'll take you to upstairs." He takes my hand and noone notices us leave. I don't see Draco look up suddenly as we step out of the room and head up the stairs. Once we reach my room I fumble for the lightswitch but Ron takes my hand away and places it over his heart. He slides his arms around me slowly and leans down to kiss me. He's so tall, I smile to myself and kiss him back. His mouth is warm and soft. I let his tongue twirl around mine playfully and wrap my arms around his neck. He nudges me into the room and closes the door behind us. I run my fingers through his hair as his hands travel up the back of my shirt, pulling the new sweater over my head. I begin slowly unbuttoning the front of his shirt and slide it back down over his shoulders. His skin is soft and warm. I press myself against him as he kisses my neck, sweeping my hair back. My fingers trail up and down his spine and he shivers with my touch. He pulls off my t-shirt and fumbles with the buckle on my bra. I giggle and catch him smiling at me through the dim light coming through the window from the moon. He finally undoes it and slides each strap off my arm. I run my hands over his smooth stomach and along the rim of his pants. I feel the goosebumps form on my flesh as the chilly air caresses my skin. He wraps his arms around my shoulders and I snuggle into his warm body. Then, as I begin to undo his pants he lays me back gentley onto the bed and climbs on top of me. He kisses my forehead then my eyelids and nibbles my ear softly. He slides his tongue down my neck and kisses across my chest then down my stomach sliding my pants off and wrapping his hands around my waist, looking deeply into my eyes.
"I want you…" He whispers softly in the dark. I can still hear the laughter and games continuing downstairs and know we won't be disturbed for awhile. I take his hand and place it on my breast and bite my lip playfully. He smiles at me and takes my hint, unzipping his pants and kicking them off awkwardly. I slide my hands down his sides and then up his boxer shorts. He gasps lightly as my hands caress him gentley. I remove my hands from his shorts long enough to pull off myunderwear and slide under the covers. He does the same and slides in with me. I can feel his weight upon me, it's reassuring and comforting. I hold him close and bite my lip as he slides into me gentley. He moans and kisses me again nuzzling his nose against mine moving back and forth against my lower half. I take a deep breath and he pauses.
"Are you alright?" He asks, a hint of concern in his voice. I nod and smile pulling his lower back against me. He moves in and out breathing heavily into the nook of my neck. I wrap my arms around him securely keeping him close against me. He makes love to me and it's wonderful. Afterwards we lie on the bed together, my leg draped over him casually. His left arm slung around me protectively. I trace random shapes on his bare chest and he kisses my forehead. The noise downstairs has quieted and then suddenly we are aware of loud thudding footsteps headed up the stairs. Ron quickly leaps out of bed and pulls his pants on. He kisses me quickly and gathers his shirt and shoes in a bundle. I giggle and smile as he hops around on one foot trying to get his sock on. There is a knock on the door and Mrs.Weasley's voice can be heard through the door.
"Hermione? Dear, is Ron in there with you?" She asks kindly.
"Ron?" I call back slowly. "No, he's not in hear, Mrs.Weasley." I stifle a laugh as Ron gives me one last smile and apparates back to his room with a crack.
"Alright then. Good night dear, sweet dreams." I snuggle down into the blankets and pull the pillow close to me. It smells like Ron. I sigh and quickly fall asleep.
