Who's ready for the next chapter! I hope y'all like it!

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Hermione closed the door behind her making sure not to make a sound. She didn't want to wake anyone in the house. "Where have you've been?" asked a familiar voice from behind her. Hermione turned around quickly, wand at ready, when she spotted Ginny standing behind her. Hermione released a sigh in relief before putting her converses down and putting her wand away. "Ginny don't scare me like! I could of blown your head off!" Hermione yelled quietly so that the family wouldn't wake up but enough so that Ginny knew she was yelling.

Ginny rolled her eyes at the petite witch in front of her. "Sorry Hermione, but I want to know how the date went!" she said. Her eyes were filled with excitement waiting to hear every detail Hermione would tell. Now it was time for Hermione to roll her eyes. They walked up the stairs into the room they shared. Hermione changed into her night clothes before sitting with her best friend on one of the beds. "So how did it go? "Ginny asked. "It went fine." Hermione replied while not meeting Ginny's eyes.

Ginny's face changed from excited to confused. "What do you mean 'fine'? Didn't you like it?" she asked. "Of course I like it. It's just I don't know. The whole thing on why we went on a date confuses me." Hermione stated. Ginny was still confused. "Hermione, do you even want to marry my brother?" Ginny asked. Hermione didn't want to answer but knowing Ginny she'll just keep asking so she replied with a no. "Why? Do you not like him or something?" Ginny pushed on.

Hermione eyes widen at the question. "No, no, no it's not that. George is great it's just I don't think I'm ready to marry and have children yet. I mean come on Ginny. I'm turning nineteen in a couple of months. I'm glad that I was paired with George and not someone like Malfoy but I really don't want to marry him. It's just.." but Hermione didn't finish. "Just what?" Ginny asked softly. "I just don't want George to be forced to be with me and then one day regret not going to the Ministry and asking for someone new. It'll kill me." Hermione whispered, tears threating to spill from her eyes. Ginny looked her best friend. It must be so hard for her marrying a guy she doesn't love. Ginny embraced Hermione into a hug.

They sat like that until Hermione sobs stopped. Hermione untangled herself from Ginny and gave her a smile. "Thanks Ginny. I needed that." Hermione whispered wiping her eyes from the tears. "Now, tell me about your date." Ginny said jumping on the bed. Hermione gave a watery laugh. "Okay" she replied going into detail of what happened.

George popped back into the apartment he and Fred shared after dropping Hermione off at The Burrow. He put the basket on the table before Fred came out of his room and into the living room. "So, how was your date." he asked while sitting down on their purple couch. "Fine." George said sitting down next to his brother. Fred looked at his twin. "What do you mean 'fine'." he asked. George shrugged not knowing what to say. "I mean it was great but I don't understand the meaning behind it. I really like Hermione but I don't know if she only went because we're getting married or because she actually wanted to go. I'm just so confused. On one hand I like Hermione but on the other I don't think I want to marry her... yet" George admitted.

It took Fred a while to wrap his mind around what George said. "Well why don't you tell her. She's probably thinking the same thing." Fred said. George nodded understanding where Fred was going with this. "Have you guys even talked about this yet? I know Angelina and I have and it felt like a big weight off my shoulders and from what she told me it was a weight off of hers too. So why don't you?" questioned Fred. George thought this over. Maybe it's not such a bad idea. A smile appeared on George's face. "Thanks Gred. I needed that." he said getting up from the couch to go to bed. The conversation had tired him out. Fred got up too and clasped a hand onto George's back. "Any time Forge. Now go get some sleep. Your opening the store tomorrow." he said with a wink before going to his room.

George faced twisted into a sour expression. He walked to his room, changed into a plaid pajama pants and went to bed dreading about waking up early tomorrow.

*Beep Beep Beep*

George pushed the button on his alarm clock to make the terrible noise stop. At first, he was glad when he got the muggle clock so that he wouldn't be late for important things but now he couldn't wait to get rid of the bloody object. He got up slowly out of bed heading to the bathroom. After brushing his teeth and taking a quick shower, George was slightly more awake. He changed into a green V-neck tee and jeans. George walked to the kitchen and made a bowl of cereal then headed down to the shop.

George restocked the shelves and cleaned up the mess Fred apparently forgot to mention. By the time he was just about done, Fred came down looking refreshed and well rested. Fred saw George and gave him a toothy smile while George gave a glare in return. Fred chuckled and went to the door, flipped the sign, and went to the back room. After about ten minutes the store started to get packed with customers.

George was showing some customers about their new product, which can turn anyone's hair to the color they despise the most, when he spotted Hermione entering the store. Hermione looked around the store before her eyes landed on George. She looked away quickly giving her attention to the wonder witch items. "Now Granger, what you doing here? Your far to pretty for this aisle" a voice whispered behind her. Hermione turned around to see no other than George. Hermione flushed from the comment but quickly tried to hide it. "Hello to you too George." she said trying to avoid eye contact.

"So, what can I help you with today?" he asked. "Nothing really just came to get some of your wonder witch products." she replied and turned around to find what she needed. Hermione picked up a tube of their vanishing cream. She went up to Fred and paid for it. George wondered why would Hermione need that but he kept his question to himself. He checked his watch and noticed it was almost lunchtime. "Hey Hermione are you doing anything now?" he asked. "No why?" was Hermione's answer. George bowed. "Hermione Granger, will you do me the pleasure of coming to the Leaky Cauldron with me for lunch." he said in a mock pompous voice sounding very similar to what Percy sounded like. Hermione laughed but curtseyed and replied with a similar voice, "Thank you George. I would be a honor go to the Leaky Cauldron with you."

Both of them busted out laughing after that, most people stared at them which made them laugh even more. George stopped soon after and went up to the front counter. "Hey, I'm taking my lunch break now." he said not even looking at Fred. Before Fred could respond, George walked back to Hermione, grabbed her arm gently and guided her to the Leaky Cauldron.

Hmmm I think it could be better but I'm happy how this chapter came out. It shows their true feeling and I love how George and Fred have a brother moment. And the product that George was showing to the people I couldn't come up with a name for so if you have one I'm all ears...