Disclaimer: All the Characters and places (except Charmed) come strictly from J.K.R.'s mind. If they were mine, I wouldn't be typing this on my computer at home. The plot strictly belongs to me, that's it.

Chapter 13:

Don't Forget Your Dress!

With the days now dwindling down to the single digits before her wedding. Hermione was becoming increasingly jittery and quite nervous. On the twenty-third of October, Hermione went to the Burrow for dinner. It was very informal and all of the Weasley's and Harry were there as well. It was something of a party with them all there, laughing and joking in anticipation of the following days. Tomorrow they and all of Ron and Hermione's wedding guests would ride to Hogwarts. Then, Ron and Hermione would finally do what had been expected of them for nearly ten years- get married.

Right now though was a time to just relax and enjoy each others company before the celebrations began. They were all eating out in the garden where Mrs. Weasley had set up a buffet and 4 tables with 4 chairs apiece. Hermione and Ron were sitting with Harry and Ginny (who still hadn't put their pride aside and acknowledged that they were madly in love with each other). Topic of conversation soon changed towards tomorrow and the following day. Beneath the table, Ron slid his hand into Hermione's.

"So Hermione, what are you planning on bringing to wear tomorrow at the welcome feast provided by Hogwarts? I'm sure that you've packed already" Ginny asked, clearly eagerly anticipating Hermione's answer.

"Well, I haven't really thought about- Hang on. Pack. Oh I forgot! Oh my, I forgot all about packing! Come on Ginny, we need to go, now! Ron-" Hermione turned to face him "I'll be back. Don't worry about me." She kissed him good-bye and then apparated to her flat, dragging Ginny along with her.

"Hermione breathe" Ginny exclaimed a half a second after they appeared in Hermione's bedroom. Hermione rushed towards her closet and opened the door. At the moment, Hermione was too impatient to look for her luggage, so she simply shouted "Accio Suitcase!" and it came shooting out of her closet, almost knocking her over in the process.

"Hermione STOP!" Ginny screeched at the top of her lungs. "You are going to kill yourself before you and Ron get married. Looking out for my brother's best interests, I say that you calm down before you do anything."

"Oh Ginny, I forgot, I completely forgot to pack. You need to help me. Please?" Hermione gave Ginny a pleading look and Ginny finally caved.

"Oh alright, but you owe me big time" Ginny snapped.

"Thank you, thank you so much!" Hermione exclaimed as she flung her arms around Ginny's neck.

"Now, let's start with the ride tomorrow. You probably will want to go with something casual, but still look cute all the same. It's obviously going to be cold and I expect it will rain, as I've yet to ride to Hogwarts without it pouring at one point or another."

"Right, so how about my Weasley turtleneck with a pair of khaki pants? I can wear my suede boots and brown headband with it."

"That works" Ginny said with an approving nod. Hermione found the outfit and lay it out on an armchair in her room.

"Now, you're going to need an outfit for the welcome feast. I suggest your black knee-length skirt and that yellow lacey top that you always wear to work."

Hermione flicked her wand and the articles shot out of her closet and folded neatly in her suitcase.

"All that's left is some underwear, my robe, and a pair of pajamas." Hermione finished packing in no time at all. Ginny got all of her make up, shoes, accessories, and toiletries together in a snap and soon they were ready to return to the Burrow.

"Wait!" Ginny said suddenly. "Hermione, Don't forget your dress!" Hermione laughed and retrieved it from the very back of her closet. "Funny thing to forget, huh Gin?"

Finally, they were ready to apparate back to the party.

"It's about time" Ron said as Hermione appeared in the Weasley's garden. Hermione playfully swatted at Ron's arm and he pulled her into his arms and onto a make-shift dance floor. A Weird Sisters love song was playing in the background.

"Are you alright now?" Ron asked her softly.

"Never Better."

A/N: I'll Update as soon as I get another chance...10 more chapters left to type! Thanks for the reviews and encouragement! It really helps! Svmonkey1018