Hi! This is my first story so it might be a bit rusty but I'm a major Potterhead so it might not be that bad. This is about Fremione, or Fred Weasley and Hermione Granger. I do not own any of the characters. Thank you! Happy reading!

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Chapter 1: 6th Year Summer

It was soon to be Hermione Granger's sixth year at Hogwarts. Well, she just ended her 5th year. She was spending the break over at the Weasley's house for her family's safety. It was near midnight, yet Hermione was still outside, reading on the porch. She was interrupted by the sound of footsteps coming towards her. Hermione looked up from her book, and saw the outline of a shadowy figure. It was Fred Weasley.

"Whatcha doin' out here Mione? It's really late, shouldn't you be off to bed?" Fred asked.

"I might as well ask the same to you," Hermione replied. She didn't want Fred noticing her nervousness at his presence. She had been crushing on him since the Yule Ball, but she never let it show, or never let anyone know.

"I asked first. Lemme repeat myself, what are you doing out here late at night?"

"Isn't it obvious I'm reading? What are you doing out here?"

"No need for an attitude Mione. I just wanted to get some fresh air, that's all."

"Fresh air? That isn't like you Fred Weasley."

"I don't see the harm in wanting to breathe. Wait, how do you know I'm Fred and not George?"

To this, Hermione blushed. She payed much attention to the twins, especially Fred.

"I'm going to head off to bed now."

Hermione stood, book in hand, and was going to go in when Fred blocked her way and grabbed her arm.

"Excuse you?" Hermione said, in annoyance.

"I believe you didn't answer my question once again, Ms. Granger." Fred replied.

"Why are you so desperate for an answer? A smart witch just pays much attention, that's all."

"That's all? Alrighty then, Ms Granger. You may pass." Fred answered. He let go of her arm, but before actually letting her leave, he pulled her into a warm hug and kissed her on the cheek. Hermione tried to hide the pink growing on her face, but she was unsuccessful. Fred smirked at himself.

"Night Mione. Sweet dreams," Fred said.

"Thanks. You too," Mione replied.

Hermione left and went to Ginny's room, and grinned to herself, and let out a little laugh. Ginny turned over, faking her slumber, and looked at Mione.

"What's that your giggling bout Mione? And why are you late to bed?" Ginny asked.

"Nothing Ginny," Mione replied, still smiling to herself, "and I was reading."

"Of course you were reading! That's what you always do," Ginny answered, face palming herself, "but I have a feeling somethings up with you Mione."

Hermione just looked at Ginny and smiled.

"Night Ginny. Sweet dreams," Mione said, tucking herself in, still smiling. Ginny just laughed and said her goodnights, and went to sleep.

It was already 1 am, and Fred Weasley was still outside. He couldn't get the memory of him hugging and kissing Mione on the cheek out of his mind. He was also not tired. Fred was afraid to admit it, but he had a crush on Hermione Jean Granger. Out of the girls he's ever hung out with, of all the girls that fancied him, and of all the girls that he's ever gone out with (as friends), it was Hermione that captured his fancy. He didn't just have a crush on Mione, he was head over heels for her. Fred thought he might even be in love with her.

Later on in Ginny's room, Hermione woke up, scared and sweating. She had another nightmare about what could happen to her parents since she was part of the Wizarding World. Mione decided to go outside and cool off. She brought her favorite light sweater and wand just in case. Mione got off her bed, trying not to wake up Ginny, who was snoring sleepily, and, holding the door handle with both hands, opened the door in one swift movement so it would not creak. She looked at Ginny while closing the door, making sure she would not awaken the peaceful yet snoring child. Then, after closing the door, she spun around to find someone in her way. Mione was startled and jumped back a bit, but it was only Harry going to use the restroom.

"Sorry Mione," a sleepy Harry apologized, "just need a break."

"No I'm sorry for being in your way. Uh, I'll get going now. Goodnight Harry!" Mione replied.

"Wait, where you going? It's 1:30 in the morning," Harry asked.

"Just had a bad dream that's all," Mione said.

"You ok?"

"Yea, yes I mean, thanks Harry. I'll be on my way then."

Harry went by and so did Hermione. She made her way downstairs quietly and heard Harry walking back to Ron's room. Mione made her way outside to find out that Fred was still there.

"Fred! It's late!"

"Mione! It's late!" Fred replied, playfully mocking her.

Mione shot him a look that erased the grin on Fred's face.

"What are you still doing down here?"

"Blimey Mione, can I seriously not be out of my own house?"

Hermione just rolled her eyes and took a seat next Fred. She buried her face in her hands, then pulled her hair back and kept her fingers there. She looked up with tears in her eyes. As much as Mione tried to hide it from Fred, he still saw.

"Mione?" Fred asked in a soft sweet voice. "You alright?"

Hermione looked up at Fred and managed to say something.

"Honestly, I don't know."

"What's wrong? You can tell me."

"I've been having these, these nightmares lately, and it's terrifying."

Fred felt so bad, and had the urge to pull her into him and hug her to make her feel safe.

"What about?"

"These incidents happening to my parents. Magic. Dark magic."

The urge Fred had was no longer there. He pulled her into an embrace and let her know that she is safe and he will not let anything happen to her, and that nothing will happen to her parents. Hermione, now sobbing into his shirt, looked up at him.

"Thank you. You don't know how much this means to me. And sorry about your shirt," Mione said.

"Sure thing Mione, anything for you," Fred replied, Hermione looking at him with teary eyes. "And don't worry about me, I'm fine."

Hermione just smiled at him and hugged him again. She didn't want this to end. Neither did Fred.

That's it for this chapter, I hoped you liked it! Please let me know if you do or don't like it and I will try my best to make it better. Thanks!

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