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Chapter Twenty Four

Luna's wedding, first fight and more unwanted attention…

After hearing my scream the redhead bolted up, but I was already across the room hitting him with the book I spotted on a near by table. It was a thick one too so that way I was sure it would do a great deal of damage.

"YOU IDIOT I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU…YOU LYING, CHEATING…" I was in an uproar and the lashing out increased. How could he do this to me? I couldn't believe that I had so much raged built up in me. With every blow I made sure it was harder than the last. That jerk I should hex him.

"Hermione…What the bloody hell?" I heard as the hands try to grab me and his body ducking from my attacks.

"I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU, HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?" Then I was yanked hard and pinned down by his taller frame. Only to stare into eyes that didn't belong to Fred's.

"Oh my head." I heard the familiar voice and then Katie's face appeared right beside George's. Who was biting his lips turning not to laugh as he saw my confused expression. Then for the first time in a while I busted out laughing at the scene in front of me. They both were awakened by a psycho woman in rage and both had pounding headaches from the night before and after being assaulted all they did was smile. I was laughing at my own stupid conclusion. When I realized that they both were naked I hopped off the bed which caused them to laugh harder seeing my embarrassment.

Their behavior was abnormal for two people who slept in someone else's bed feeling no shame. They both had done the deed in Fred's bed. I shuddered at that thought and wondered what Fred was going to do about that. Probably burn everything. Fred's style for sure. After everyone caught their breath, George explained the reason they were here.

"Yeah we were pretty smashed and followed Fred home."

"Where's Fred then?" I asked sitting at his desk. "Did he sleep out on the couch?"

"Hermione stop yelling please." Katie said grabbing a hold of her head.

"Should I get you to some water?" I asked standing up now.

"No need, we'll just sleep it off." George reassured me. I sat back down. "Fred said there was a meeting today about the grand opening of our shop in Sweden so one of us had to be there. Since I'm here that means he left since six this morning." I shook my head and stood up to go, I really didn't want to be late.

"If you need anything, help yourself." I said to them walking towards the door.

"You're heading to Malfoy's wedding then." George confirmed. I turned nodding.

"I'm sorry you two about what just happened." I apologized. "And about hitting you with that thick book, George, when you and him aren't standing side by side I wasn't able to tell you apart."

"It could also be the blind rage." Katie chuckled. I nodded agreeing.

"Just a misunderstanding is all, you're forgiven." George smiled lying back down with a now yawning Katie in his arms. "I'm sorry that jerk isn't going to be there." I heard before I closed the door. I arrived just as I saw Harry and Ginny walking into the church.

"Hello beautiful." I heard Harry greeted me. Ginny waved.

"Good morning you two, a bit chill out isn't it?" We had to walk a couple blocks from Diagon Alley to find the church. There was a charm on it as well so no unwanted presence was allowed to enter by floo powder, or apparate without the person responsible for that spell.

"I hate this." I heard Harry whisper beneath his breath. "Ginny if anyone of them gives me any kind of look I won't hesitate to kill them." Harry warned taking Ginny's hand.

"Please Harry, all that talk isn't going to get you very far, and since when have you been offended by a little stare?" Ginny laughed.

"Ginny." He growled out that warning. Harry even if he wanted to threaten her couldn't be serious about it because he adored her. Even if they fought, which was so rare she would win. That sounded more like a plead. Ginny however went on her tiptoes and kissed his sulky face.

There were many of Hogwarts students here, some from Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, and even Hufflepuff. Who were all on the bride side of the church. The groom side was consist of no other then those from the Slytherin's house. I saw the once again grown slytherin prince standing at the altar awaiting his bride. He was dressed in black as always, his hair was pulled back and his grey eyes never leaving the doorway where Luna was suppose to come through. He was extremely handsome, if we didn't disagree so much maybe I could actually let myself like him being paired up with Luna. However Luna had her own opinion of that ferret, so by that standard I will ignore this urge to curse him for his past.

The Malfoys went all out when it came to big events and their son's wedding was no exception. The whole place was decorated with everything of the finest quality I was sure. From the millions of white flowers to the silk carpet on the ground covered with more flower petals where the bride would soon appear. The slytherin prince stood beside his best men. Crabbe and Goyle whom have gotten taller but remained their selves' appearances wise. I suppose after Hogwarts they still were Malfoys hench men. I looked over and saw that his parents were in the front row staring a head. Their platinum hair couldn't be missed.

Right beside them smiling and greeting guests was a man who looked quite a bit like Luna, who I was sure, was her father. I looked over to Harry who was looking straight ahead. I followed his gaze and found that Malfoy had spotted him too. It was like the air was being pulled away as the tension was building in the church. Ginny was oblivious to her surrounding as I saw a couple of the guys from the Slytherin side staring at her lustfully.

Then the music was played a small little flower girl appeared and everything was relaxed once again. And I saw Harry tighten his arms around Ginny who threw her arms around his neck as well. I suppose Luna didn't have any choice in who her bridesmaids were as I saw Pansy Parkinson and Millicent Bulstrode now walking down the isle. They were in a light peach color dresses which was quite lovely on them but had they not been Slytherins I would have smiled at their chosen style. All of us stood when Luna came through those doors.

She was exquisite, and everyone could hear Malfoy inhaling as he saw her. She looked heaven sent in the simple white gown with a small train. It was strapless and had little small jewels starting from the front part around her chest trailing down to the side and stopping at the end of her train. She wore white gloves carrying a single long white orchid. It was so like her, nothing outrageous but it was so simple that it made it more perfect.

After their vows were made, the crowd cheered as Malfoy had grabbed her in a kiss even before the pastor had given him the right to do so. It lasted longer then I remembered Angelina and Oliver's had but then again this was Draco Malfoy. He made his intentions well known. Luna had to lightly pull her self away from him as the crowd was getting quite restless. Everyone was asked to join the couple in the dining hall downstairs for the rest of the ceremony. Before long Ginny and Harry were on the dance floor enjoying the music.

"Hello Hermione." I heard and turned around to be met by a familiar looking guy.

"Neville Longbottom, How have you been?" I asked recognizing the dark hair male standing right in front of me.

"I've been better." He laughed.

"Is that so?" I pulled a chair out for him to take a sit.

"I was wondering if you cared to dance." He extended his hand towards me.

"I'm sorry Neville if I could then I would." I tried but he seemed a bit confused. "It's just a spell my fiancé placed on me is it all and you could get hurt."

"Oh blimey that's right you're marrying Fred Weasley." I nodded.

"You're marrying Fred Weasley?" A couple of the girls at a near by table turned intruding in our conversation.

"Why?" Me and Neville questioned them.

"We seen him play quidditch a couple of months ago, him and his twin are so gorgeous." One of the brunette said flicking her eye lashes.

"You're very lucky, we asked him to marry us last time but he just said that he was already marrying someone very special." The one with the black hair spoke now.

"Oh all right then." I nodded my head.

"You must be so thrilled." Another sighed.

"Extremely." I lied smiling at them.

"Why are you all talking to that little filthy mudblood?" Came another voice behind us. I turned around to met with a pale face Pansy Parkinson.

"I'll warn you not to try my patience's today Parkinson as much as I like Luna, I will not hesitated to ruin her day if you choose to cross swords with me." I stood up so that we were at eye level now.

"Are you threatening me Mudblood?" She challenged.

"Oh, if it were only that, no this is a promise." My tone was low so that we didn't disturb the happy couple.

"How dare you?" She shrieked before launching herself at me. I side stepped her and she landed on the floor, then she pushed herself up and came at me again. When she moved to slap me, Neville had blocked her attack by stepping in front of me and getting slapped instead. Then it was my turn to attack and we landed on the ground with me trying to strangle her. I felt her finger nails collide with my face. Then I realized that she had scratched the surface of my cheek as I felt the blood dripping down. I brought my fist towards her and slammed it hard hearing a cracking sound as I saw blood running down her nose. Blood was all over the place now as it covered her dress. She pushed herself away from me as people were starting to notice our rally. Then with the help of someone of friends they led her to the washroom, I remained sitting there with Neville snickering.

"That was brilliant Hermione." Neville said reminding me so much of Ron as I had struck Malfoy a couple of years back.

"She had it coming and I couldn't believe I was able to handle someone in a fight ever. This is not my usual cup of tea." Neville stood up first and offered his hand but I grabbed hold of the table pulling myself up pretending that I didn't notice his gesture. That stupid witch had ruined the base of my jade dress, there was a tear now leading up to my thighs once again.

"What are they doing?" I looked up to see what Neville was referring to. It was a group of guys. A large number of them, they were staring at us. Oh great did Pansy called for people to come after me? I couldn't catch a break. They slowly came towards me. What was going on? I looked over to Neville who seemed normal, and then I saw the ring on his left finger. It couldn't be. There was no way this was happening again.

"HERMIONE RUN." I heard Ginny scream come into my ear shot. There was Harry in the middle with those guys.

"Do it." Neville said as tried to block them. I ran without looking back. They were everywhere, I found myself down the stairs, if they touched me I would be in pain and they would probably die and I couldn't have Luna's wedding be something horrible she'll remember. So I ran down one of the stretched out hallways in hopes of escape and due to the fact I couldn't apparate in this building I was getting exhausted. Damn the protection barrier. One of them tackled me to the floor, and I wrestle to get away, another took hold of my arm. I kicked out of his grip and was backing away from them on my elbows.

"GINNY." I screamed as they all creped closer.

"I'M COMING HERMIONE." I heard but that wasn't good enough. She was trying to fight of the others with the help of Neville.

"DON'T TOUCH ME. YOU'LL DIE." I yelled at the bodies advancing towards me.

"No we love you." I heard.

"Please marry me." Another said.

"You some how always mange to get into trouble whether I'm here or not." I heard as I was pulled into his arms. The redhead was shaking his head.

"Fred." I sighed. This was the perfect timing as the male population got onto their feet and kept moving towards us.

"She's ours give her to us." They chanted.

"No, she's mine." With that said he kissed me and their trance was broken. I saw Harry looking around confused as Ginny reached our side. All the males were looking around the hall wondering what had happened. Since none of us said anything they begun to move slowly back towards the dining hall totally confused.

"I'm sorry I wasn't any help Hermione." Ginny apologized as she got closer to us.

"No, that wasn't your fault." I shook away her apology.

"We're so glad you weren't hurt." Neville came forward as well.

"I'm fine. Thank you, guys." I continued trying to get out of Fred's hold.

"Let's go congratulate Luna and that ferret." Ginny teased to get a smile from Harry's face, which was very successful as he laughed taking her hand.

"I'm sorry if I shouted anything disturbing towards you Hermione." Harry called back.

"Like hell you are." I yelled after him. I heard a low chuckle in return. Neville had left with them talking to Harry.

"Which one of them scratched you Hermione?" The question came at me. I looked up into burning blue eyes.

"None of them did. I got into a fight with one of the Slytherin girls." I answered truthfully.

"Why?" He asked sitting me down on a near by fountain in the hall. He kneeled in front of me to examine my wounds. His hands tracing my bruised cheeks and I winched at his touch. He pulled his hand back down and was staring at my now slightly more torn dress. Of all the dress you chose to wear today you had to wear the knee length one. I scolded myself.

"She called me a mudblood and attacked me." I replied thinking how I wished I was able to do spells in this enchanted building. I guess that was why Luna had chosen this place so that no one was able to harm anyone within its sanctuary. She was indeed one clever witch. I looked down at one of my heels that had been broken at my tumble to the ground. I liked them too.

"What can I do?" I heard. What was this compassion coming from that redhead? There was no way? I looked up to see his eyes staring at me. It was the softest look I had ever seen since he stopped being the loveable prankster. I didn't think he was able to have any kind of emotions without lust. But this time it was him at his most bare. I love this guy kneeling in front of me, the one I remember from all those years.

"Take me home." I told him placing my forehead on his broad shoulder. Tomorrow was after all our big day, and I didn't want to be drained out.

"Okay but I have to ask Ginny something first." And he helped me to my feet. We actually looked like a couple walking back into the dining hall hand in hand. He had removed my heels and tossed them in the garbage so I was walking bare feet. And without the heels my '5 4 frame was no match for '6 2 frame. I saw Luna waving to me as I entered and Draco had his arms locked around her safely as if she would bolt if he let her go. He couldn't take his eyes off of her, like she was the only one in the room. Crabbe and Goyle were chatting with him but he was just absent mindedly nodding to their conversation.

Then I saw that ugly pug nose witch pass by us, she was staring coldly at me. She had a bandage placed on her nose where I had hit her. Then without even taking his eyes from the scene in front of us, I saw Fred's right hand automatically grab a hold of her much smaller forearm and stopped her in her tracks. I saw that his fingers tightening around her arm turning it a light shade of red.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOI…?" She began to shout.

"If you ever touch my fiancée again I will kill you." His tone was calm but it was deadly.

(A/N: Heehee... their wedding will be here shortly but just give me a day or two to pull it together it will be posted as soon as I can do it.)

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