In Her Eyes

Madammarauder

Ch14: Christmas Day

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"Yeah, thanks."Hermione said with a mournful sigh, staring at the candy in her hands. Ron looked at her strangely, and asked, "'Mione, are you okay? You have been down in the dumps this whole day." Ron said, scooting closer to her.

"It's nothing." Hermione said, whipping her eyes. Ron and Harry then realized that she was crying.

"Hermione." Ron said, concern in his voice. He moved even closer to her, putting one arm around her he pulled her right up to his chest. Without even looking up, Hermione hid her head in her hands, and just nuzzled up against Ron's chest. Ron let her cry on him for a few moments, then he took his index finger, and lifted her head so that he could look at her. Ron lowered his voice to a whisper and asked once again, "What's the matter?"

It took Hermione a few moments to calm down to the point to where she could talk. "It has been one year today that my mother died. And I just realized that I have something of great importance at the one place where I can't go . . . " Hermione said with a sigh, whipping away more tears.

"...To your home." Harry said in almost a whisper. Hermione just nodded.

"Hermione . . . " Ron said sincerely, not trying to pressure her. "You know that you can't go there alone? So, maybe while we are not doing anything at the Burrow, we can stop by your house. Or maybe when your father isn't home?"

Hermione nodded, whipped her eyes and nose, and gave a big sniffle. "Oh, Ron. Thank you so much. I really hope you wouldn't mind. And I am sorry that I have been in a bad mood today, but it has just been a difficult day for me."

"I understand completely." Ron said, grabbing her face again. Then, he lowered his lips to hers and kissed her gently, and sweetly. "Even though this is a pretty shitty day for you, Harry and I will try to make it decent." Ron added, looking at Harry. Harry nodded in agreement

"Yeah, Hermione. If there's anything you need..."

"Thanks." Hermione said, forcing a grin."The both of you." Hermione added, looking at Ron.

The rest of that day Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Mr. And Mrs. Weasley, and Bill spent talking about random things. Such as school, work, and even the increasing amount of sickles for their monthly taxes.

Finally, when they were about to pass out from all of the hot cocoa, butterbeer, and treats that Mrs. Weasley had prepared, they all decided that it was time to go to bed.

Now that Bill was back visiting, Hermione couldn't sleep in his room like the night she was running from her father. So, instead, she slept in Percy's old room while everyone else slept in their own rooms. But, as Hermione was walking to Percy's room, ready to go to bed, she was pulled into another room very suddenly by a very tight grasp.

"Ron." Hermione giggled through a fit of laughter as Ron started to kiss her neck, "Not while I am in your house. It just doesn't-" Hermione was lost in her words as Ron started to kiss her lips. Ron was wearing his usual pajamas; a pair of boxers, and a bare chest which revealed his muscular chest. He was kissing her more forcefully than he normally did, but Hermione didn't really mind. Finally. Ron pulled away from the kiss, held Hermione up against his chest, and said, "I had to say goodnight." Hermione grinned, looked up at him, and then kissed him one last time before she left the room.

The first thing she noticed when she left Ron's room, was Ginny standing in her doorway, which was just across from Ron's room , with a huge smirk on her face, and her arms folded across her chest. Hermione thought helplessly, THIS CAN'T BE GOOD, as Ginny grabbed Hermione's hand, and pulled her into her own room. She led Hermione across the room to her bed where she sat down, pulling Hermione down with her.

"Ginny, are you all right?" Hermione asked, trying to study Ginny who was still wearing the smirk.

"Oh, I'm fine." Ginny replied with a grin, "But I just have a question."

"Okay . . . " Hermione said with a sigh.

"I will just cut to the point: Have you and my brother shagged yet?"

Hermione just sat staring at Ginny, her jaw dropped in awe. She was unable to speak for a moment. But then she replied, "Ginny! No, your brother and I have not shagged yet.

"Yet?' Ginny said mischievously.

"GINNY!"Hermione screamed, still baffled that she would even ask such a thing.

"Sorry." Ginny said, holding up her hands in protest. "I was just wondering."

"Fine." Hermione said, looking away from Ginny. They both sat there for a moment, very uncomfortable. Finally, with a muffled goodbye, Hermione got up and left the room, leaving Ginny sitting on the bed alone.

While Hermione put on her pajamas, and climbed into bed, she though about Ginny's question. I mean, eventually they probably would DO IT, but they were way WAY too young.

Hermione decided to forget the question for the night, and get some rest because the next day was Christmas!

"Hermione, get up! It's Christmas!"

Hermione's eyes bolted open. But, before she could sit up, or even fully wake up Ron kept her down with a long kiss.

"Happy Christmas." Ron said, when he finally pulled away. Hermione grinned and said,

"Happy Christmas to you too." Then, before she sat up, she grabbed hold on the collar of Ron's t-shirt that he had thrown on, and pulled him back on top of her, pulling her lips to his.

"Woah! Looks like the two of you are having fun!" Bill said, knocking on the door that was just open enough for anyone to see Ron on top of Hermione kissing her. Hermione and Ron knew what it must look like, so Ron almost fell over jumping up off of Hermione. Hermione then sat bolt upright, and jumped out of bed. Both Hermione and Ron were blushing from embarrassment.

Bill just rolled his eyes, and kept walking. Leaving Ron and Hermione completely embarrassed. Ron looked over at Hermione who was just beside of the bed. Ron had jumped close to the closet. They both were a little uncomfortable for a moment, but then Ron just smiled, walked over to Hermione, and kissed her again, this time very slowly and sincerely.

Finally, Hermione pulled away, entwined her hand in Ron's, and lead them out of the room to downstairs where everyone was waiting without another word

The living room was filled with jolly, and Christmas spirit as everyone tore open their gifts as if they were five year olds. Of course, Mrs. Weasley made all of her sons sweaters, (she also made Harry one that Ron would give to him when they got back to Hogwarts) with their initials sewed on. Hermione got a few books, and her favorite, an organizer from Ron of which she could write her whole day's schedule down. Ron's favorite gift that he had gotten hand made, wooden Wizard's Chess board from his father. Mrs. Weasley quickly opened her gifts that her family had given her, which were new kitchen tools, and then she went into the kitchen to make a lovely Christmas feast with her new utensils.

"Well, I'm satisfied." Ron said with a whole chocolate frog squirming in his mouth. Then, with a gulp, he stood up, and grabbed Hermione's hand.

"Where are we going?" Hermione asked as Ron took her to the doorsill between the kitchen and the living room. But, instead of answering, Ron just pointed up above their heads to a patch of mistletoe nailed to the doorsill. With a mischievous grin, Ron lowered his lips to Hermione's and gave her a sweet kiss.

Mr. Weasley, Bill, and Ginny stared at Hermione and Ron, then said in an obnoxious tone, "Awwwweeeeeeee."

Hermione just rolled her eyes, as did Ron. Then, they went back into the living room to pick up the mess that they had made.

The delicious aroma of ham, roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, and Mrs. Weasley's homemade rolls made everyone's mouth water. Ginny, Mr. Weasley, Ron, Hermione, Mrs. Weasley, and Bill took their seats. Of course, Ron was the first to pile his plate. But, before he could eat, there was a tap at the window. He looked out to see Pig with two large packages hanging from his feet, and he looked absolutely exhausted. Ron had sent Pig to go and give Harry his Christmas gifts from Hermione and himself, and Ron was guessing that Harry had sent gifts back.

Ron gave a sigh, and put down his fork. Then, he walked over and let Pig inside of the house. Instead of Pig flying around the room like he normally did when he was delivering mail, he just sat on the top of the refrigerator, waiting for Ron to untie the heavy parsles weighing him down.

Just like Ron had guessed, the two packages were labeled Ron and Hermione. They quickly took their packages, and tore them apart. Harry had gotten Ron a brand-new set of Exploding Snap cards, and six boxes of Berty Bott's Every Flavored Beans. Harry had gotten Hermione a book that she actually didn't have. It was a book called The Way and Life At Hogwarts. Harry knew Hermione would love it because it was just like the book Hogwarts History of which she had read countless times.

"I hope Harry likes the Quidditch calendar that I got him." Hermione said as she flipped through the pages of the book. Ron just grinned, and opened the first box of Bertie Bott's. He was so happy that he could spend Christmas with Hermione. He didn't know what would happen if something went wrong between them.

A/n: OMG, FRIDAY13 THANK YOU SO MUCH! Okay, Friday13 has pointed out to me that in the last chapter i have said that Hermione's mom is dead (Also in the Previous of this chapter). Well, in the first chapter i said that her mother was alive. And, just to clear it up, Hermione's mother IS dead.

And second, I would like to say thank you to all of my reviewers, without you guys, i wouldn't have stayed motivated so...Thank You:-)