A/N: This part may be a little confusing, I am writing a epilogue which will wrap everything up. Thanks for your pateince and reveiws. You have all been great.
George dated after seeing Hermione with Theodore. To be more accurate he had many first dates and never saw the girls again. He became incredibly critical of woman, always thinking Hermione is prettier, hermione is smarter, and hermione was more fun.
After Hermione confessed to Theodore that she still loved George he became a close friend. She didn't date, focusing instead on school and being head girl. Time passed and before she knew it was May, a year since the war ended and almost a year since she ended things with Viktor. Hermione was really looking forward to graduation but s small part of her was frightened, she knew at some point in her life she was want to date again, and she wasn't sure if she would ever get over George.
George woke up on the day of the new store opening and went downstairs for breakfast. He found Fred and Angelina snogging on the table. "I thought you guys were just friend" George said as he crossed the room and opened the pantry. Fred looked sheepishly at his brother and shrugged
"What can I say?" Fred told him, as he helped Angelina to her feet. "When I want something I go after it"
George sighed. "It's been months, can't you let the Hermione thing go" George asked wearily.
"Not until you admit you messed up," Fred argued. George stopped and looked at Fred.
"Ok" George relented after a long moment. "I miss her and I know I made a mistake. I would love to have her back and have her in my arms again"
Fred was shocked silent for a moment then smiled at George. "I can't believe you actually admitted it, now what are you going to do about it?"
"Nothing" George told him, pouring a glass of juice and heading for the door.
"What do you mean nothing?" Fred cried out in frustration.
"It's over now" George replied, "She has moved on and one day I will too""
Fred watched his brother leave and groaned in frustration, Angelina laughed and put her arms around him. "I know he is frustrating" she told him, "thank Merlin we have a plan"
"Yeah, I just hope it works" Fred mumbled.
George paced in front of the new store waiting for Fred and Lee. He saw Fred skid around the corner and stop right in front of him. "Where have you been?" George cried.
Fred shrugged, "Are you ready?" Fed asked.
"Ready for what?" George replied.
"To give the speech?" Fred answered as if it were the most obvious thing ever.
'Wait a minute, you were going to give the speech" George argues.
'I was but that until I decided to plot against you with our siblings" Fred answered
"What?" George asked suddenly feelings as if he would faint.
"See our siblinhgs, Harry and their little slytherin friend told Hermione they had fitting in Hogsmead for graduation robes" Fred replied, "and now Hermione is out there waiting Now go up on that stage and tell her you love her"
George thought of bolting but instead her searched the crowd and sure enough she was there. Hermione looked beautiful and sad, suddenly George found his feet moving against him and he was up on the stage. The cheering crowd slowly quieted down when they saw him. George had never been as comfortable with crowds as Fred but he zoned in on Hermione and forgot everyone else. George cleared his throat. "First I want to thank you all for coming" He started.
Hermione crossed her arms and frowned as hard as she could. 'I cannot believe you tricked me" hermione hissed to Harry and Ron, who completely ignored her complaining. Hermione was fuming because she made it clear to her friends she didn't want to come to the opening of the new store and yet somehow they got her here.
When Hermione saw him she almost fainted. He looked fabulous in his navy blue dress robes. It took Hermione a moment to remember all that had happened between them and then she was sad again.
George cleared his throat and Hermione did her best not to cry. "First I want to thank you all for coming" George started. Hermione saw he was looking at her and she almost melted into the floor. He smiled and nodded at Hermione, who waved in response. "Before I cut the ribbon and open the new store, there is something I have to do" George went on. Hermione's breath caught in her chest scared of what he was going to say. "There was girl I loved very much, but the idea of loving someone that much scared me. So when I couldn't avoid my feelings, I avoided her and eventually lost her. But she is here today and I have to say something to her." George looked directly at Hermione and her heart caught in her chest. "I love you Hermione, I loved you all along and I will love you until I until I die. I know I messed up big time and I may never get you back but I will be here waiting if you ever decide to give me another chance"
The crowd was silent for a moment. Hermione could feel tears falling down her face. She ran through the crowds and up to the stage. "George" she called. "George" He looked down and Hermione saw tears in his eyes too. He held out his hand and helped onto the stage. She threw her arms around his neck, "I love you too"
Neither knew what to say at that moment so George did the only thing he knew to do and kissed her. The crowd erupted into applause. Fred and Lee stepped onto the stage and Fred pulled George away from Hermione. 'If you love birds are through, we have a store to open" Together Fred and George cut the ribbon. "Ladies and Gentlemen please join me in celebrating the opening of our new store and the beginning of what I hope will be a long chain of stores, we are taking over the world."
Hermione laughed and wiped the tears from her face as she laced her finger through George's and followed him into the store.
