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Chapter Four- Back at the Burrow

The nextday, Ron and Hermione ran into each other again. It wasn't planed; Ron whipped his head around every few moments, hoping to spy Hermione. The thought never occurred to him that he looked like a madman, whipping his head around like that.

"I'm doing some shopping. Quills and stuff. My partner's son basically destroyed the office yesterday. Anyway, how's everyone?" Said Hermione. "Everyone is fine. Ginny and Harry are still going out. Ginny's twentieth birthday is tonight. I bet she'd be delighted to see you, (She better be delighted! Thought Ron.), it's at The Burrow. It starts at seven."

Hermione didn't say anything at first; she just bit her lip in thought. "I guess I could come," she finally answered, "but please make sure Ginny knows I'm coming. I don't want to be, like, an unexpected guest, y'know?" Did she really think he was still a kid?

"Okay, good." Ron said happily. They stood in silence for a moment.

"Er- I've got a lot more shopping to do-"

"Oh, yeah, sorry…" Idiot! Ron scolded himself. His ears turned scarlet again. Hermione gave him a sincere smile. "'Bye! See you later!"

Hermione looked around her apartment, looking for clothes. She had decided not to wear robes, muggle clothes would be fine. After going through countless articles of clothing, (she did want to look nice) Hermione decided on a pair of gray jeans, Ugg boots and her pink corduroy jacket.

After she applied fresh makeup and did her hair, Hermione apperated over to The Burrow.

Once she made it there with a loud crack, Hermione couldn't help but smile.

The Burrow looked exactly the same, except a large banner was draped across the door that read: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY GINNY!" in big bold letters with stars that magically changed colors around the edges.

She gasped. Oh no! I forgot a present! She fretted. How would she look if she showed up without a present? She hadn't seen these people in forever, what would they think of her! Then Hermione started to worry about other things. Would they hate me because I never wrote to them? What if-

Hermione's worried thought were interrupted. "Hermione!" Hermione searched for the source of the sound in the orange light of the setting sun.

Ron ran up to her wearing a pair of slightly baggy jeans and a moss green sweater that she was happy to see did have an "R" embroided on the front. By the looks of it, Ron had been waiting for her, but she decided to let it fly.

"C'mon, everyone is dieing to see you!" Ron told her excitedly. "But I haven't got a present." Hermione told him sheepishly. "Don't worry," he reassured her, "Ginny has got loads of presents trust me!" Hermione wasn't entirely convinced that it was okay, but nodded her head never the less.

The smell of Mrs. Weasley's superb cooking reached her nostrils as Ron led her across the yard and through the door.

The whole Weasley clan was there. Mr. Weasley, who was almost completely bald now, and Mrs. Weasley, who had lost some weight since the last time they had met, the six Weasley brothers and Ginny Weasley, who looked absolutely stunning on her big day. Along with the many Weasleys were Bill's wife, Fleur, and a young girl, who had to be their daughter. In a far corner was Harry Potter, his jet black hair as untidy as ever and two girls from school, Angelina Johnson and Katie Bell and a dark brunette she didn't know. With all the noise, no one had noticed Hermione had entered with Ron until Ginny shrieked so loud that everyone in the area jumped.

"HERMIONE!" Hermione smiled, beside herself with happiness. With a whoosh of turquoise fabric, Ginny wan on the opposite side of the room, giving Hermione a rib-cracking hug.

"Happy Birthday." Hermione managed to say. Ginny finally released her friend and gave her the once over. "Oh, Hermione, I can't believe it's you! I missed you so-"

Oh my god! You are not Hermione Granger!" Angelina Johnson had left her spot on the sofa and gave Hermione a distant- cousin like hug. "Nice to see you again." Hermione noticed a ring on Angelina's left hand, which obviously meant she was married to one of the twins. Harry had left his vacant corner and walked over to Hermione. "Hello!" he said. After a moment of staring at each other Hermione threw her arms around him.

Please R/R! That chapter was a bit longer then the others, don't you think? Something interesting is going to happen in the next chapter so you must read it(after I post it, of course!)

-Theresa