The second time Hermione saw Charlie Weasley was before Bill and Fleur's wedding. His hair had grown a bit shaggy and he was sporting a large scratch on his right bicep. "It's nothing, Hermione," he laughed jovially when she questioned him about it. "There's this new baby Opaleye that was brought to the reserve from New Zealand. He's a bit feisty and accidentally scratched me a couple of weeks ago. It hurt a bit at first, but the stinging stopped pretty quickly," he smiled widely. "I have a high tolerance for pain, so it's really no big deal," he winked at her and strolled over to talk to Bill.

Hermione still found Charlie thoroughly attractive, but was wary of pushing her feelings. Ron had just really starting to give her real romantic attention and she really did like Ron and didn't want to jeopardize her relationship with him. And, although she didn't want to admit it, she was also afraid that if she told Charlie how she felt, he would laugh it off as some schoolgirl crush.

She tried not to stare at him during the wedding, but he kept drawing her eye. She would watch him as he rocked on the balls of his feet or as he ran his hand over his too short hair. Charlie's eyes danced with pride as he watched his brother and smiled so brightly that the sun seemed to dim. Oh, that smile, Hermione thought as her yes quickly locked onto his.

During the reception Ron asked her to dance, mainly because Viktor was getting too close for Ron's comfort. She enjoyed dancing with Ron although he was a bit clumsy and kept stumbling over her feet, but he really tried. They danced through one entire song but halfway through the second dance Charlie stepped in and Ron, reluctantly, went to dance with Gabrielle.

Hermione found that Charlie was a much better dancer than Ron; he held her close with one arm while holding her right hand in his. They danced in silence; Hermione quietly humming to the music. Charlie pulled Hermione closer and whispered in her ear, "Be good to him." Her breath stopped short and her heart was pounding her ears.

"What?" she asked, trying to clear her mind.

"Ron really adores you," Charlie said smiling like a Cheshire cat, "and to be honest I can't blame him." Hermione blushed and Charlie's smile widened. "I know he can be a bit of a prat, but he's really caring and a great friend if you can get past his occasional stubbornness."

"I know," Hermione stated. "I've been his friend for about six years, trust me I know haw much of a prat he can be. I also know that he's fiercely loyal and will do anything for his friends."

Charlie laughed lightly, "Yeah, that's my brother." They lapsed into silence and Charlie twirled her away from him before bringing her close again.

Suddenly Hermione noticed a small tear forming in the corner of Charlie's eye, she quickly wiped it away. "I just want to know that he'll be loved. If anything should happen to me or my family," tears were freely spilling down his cheeks, "I just want to be sure he's loved."

Hermione pulled Charlie tight, "Oh, you're being silly. Harry and I will never, ever let him go unloved. I promise." In her mind she added the words for you.

A/N: 'ello 'ello loves. Okay, personally I'm not the biggest fan of this chapter, but shrugs I wanted to get at least two canon moments in. Anyways, I have the next part done, but I still haven't typed it yet and RL is crazy. I just moved into the dorm and classes start on tuesday. Honestly the next part is awesome so please keep checking back. Also everytime you don't review a frat boy spills his beer. Please save the frat boys' beers.

Disclaimer: I don't own these characters (even though they tell me they like me better than JKR :D)