"Hey 'Mione, wasn't that…" Ron began watching him confused.
"Yeah, it was," Hermione said looking away and getting in the fireplace.
Mrs. Weasley arranged a huge party while Ron was away. She had a huge banner that said 'Congrad's Ronald!' across it. She had made a huge cake and assorted candies and sweets that were Ron's favorites. A few members from the Order were there, like Tonks and Lupin.
As soon as Ron walked in the room and smiled at his mother, she attacked him with hugs and pulled him into the center of the room, kissing his cheek every five seconds. He just stood there, not wiping them off, enjoying the attention.
"And what happened to Severus?" Lupin asked as he pat Ron on the back.
"Got off," Mr. Weasley said and walked over to Lupin and Tonks talking a bit quieter. Hermione could still hear him, however. "Lied apparently. Said he was under Felix Felicis. I believe he came up with some sort of plan and took it later that night when he returned to his office. Anyhow, he gets to continue to teach, but he has to have a co-professor from now on."
Ginny ran up and gave Hermione and gave Hermione a huge hug. "Maybe this co-professor will be a good thing."
"Yeah, maybe," Hermione smiled. She was still thinking about why Gaston was being arrested.
"It's so hard to believe that school starts on Monday. Even harder to believe it's your seventh year. I don't know what I'm going to do my whole seventh year alone. Well, not completely alone. I still have Rose and Melanie," Hermione nodded, she wasn't completely listening. "Is something wrong?"
"No…no not really. I just…when we were leaving to come back, Gaston was being carried away by two Hit Wizards," Hermione said.
"Oh Hermione, don't worry. I'm sure it's for under aged drinking or some bologna like that," Ginny rubbed Hermione's back and brought he over to the snack table. "Now, you must try these cookies I made. Came up with the recipe myself."
Ron liked having all of this attention on him, but he didn't want to have a party. A simple dinner would have been fine. He really just wanted to celebrate with Hermione, alone. But, with a house full of family, it would never happen.
"Mate, are you alright?" Harry asked walking up to Ron.
"Yeah, never better. Why?" Ron plastered on a grin quickly.
"Well, there is a whole table of sweets made just for you, and you haven't even touched one of them," Harry laughed seeing right through his smile.
"Oh man, I can't believe I forgot," Ron ran right over to the table and wolfed down five lemon squares. He hoped some sugar would help him get that happy high back.
"You have to pace yourself, Ron. If not, you'll get a stomach ache before you can finish trying everything," Hermione laughed and grabbed onto his arm. This was what he wanted, her by his side.
"I think I know how to eat sweets, Hermione. I'm practically the grand champion at it," he smiled with his mouth still full of food. Hermione giggled and grabbed herself a banana bear bar.
"Well, congratulations Ron. We do get to spend our last year together," Hermione laughed biting off the ear.
"Yep, and I want to spend every second of it with you," Ron kissed the top of her head.
"Did your mum get our school things?" Hermione asked.
"Yeah, it's all packed in our rooms," Ron grabbed a chocolate frog, and started eating it in the order he always did, first the legs, then the arms, then the head, and then he sucked on the remainder. This method usually left chocolate all around his mouth.
Hermione laughed and wiped Ron's mouth off with a napkin. "Your such a mess."
"Yes, but I always have you to clean me up," Ron grinned cheekily and kissed her on the lips. Their kiss tasted of chocolate covered bananas. They started kissing deeper when Mrs. Weasley coughed loudly.
"I just want to congratulate Ron and Hermione on getting safely out of that trial. Now, it has been quite a busy day and I think it would be best to finish your sweets and get right to bed."
"I don't think I can stomach trying the rest," Ron sighed looking very upset at a large tray of jelly slugs.
"I told you, but do you ever listen," Hermione laughed. She grabbed the large jelly slug and ate it right in front of him.
"Your evil," Ron glared.
Hermione threw her head back laughing and kissed him. "I'm going to bed now, Ron. Goodnight."
"Goodnight," Ron said reluctantly walking away from the table. "I love you."
"I love you, too," Hermione said walking up the stairs.
"Hermione, letter for you," Ginny said tossing it to her when she walked in the room. Hermione jumped onto her bed, feeling very relaxed, and opened it. It was from her mother.
Dear Hermione
I hate that I can't tell you this to your face. I have written to Dumbledore, and he has approved of you taking the first week back to Hogwarts off. It would be best if you returned late tomorrow.
Hermione darling, Gisele has died. She was murdered by a boy your age who went to her school, Gaston Debarbaraque. I will explain more as you return home. See you soon.
Love Mum
"Hermione…Hermione are you alright?" Ginny asked shaking Hermione's shoulders. Hermione wouldn't move. She couldn't. If she did she would for surely fall down on the ground and cry. She could slowly feel a part of her heart die away.
A/N: well that is the end of the sequel. You might hate me for killing her off, but it opens for the third one.
I f you want me to continue with the third one though, please review. They encourage me to write.