Hermione stared up at the stars smiling. She never really noticed how beautiful they were. Never took the time to just lay down and watch the night sky. She sighed content and turned to see him staring at her.
"We came out to watch the stars fred..."Hermione said chuckling. He was staring at her again...
"Well what I see now shines brighter than any star up there."
"Fred, you truly are the sappiest bloke I ever met." Hermione said laughing as she place a chaste kiss on his cheek.
"Only around you, My Own. Only when I'm with you." Fred said as he brushed the hair out of her face.
He leaned in and kissed her. She kissed back as she always did and just like every other kiss they share both ended breathless, their stomachs had butterflies and their faces were blushed. Each kiss was like their first kiss all over again.
"My Own..." Fred said after he caught his breath.
She was now wrapped in his arms she looked up at him and smiled a bit as she said, "Yes Fred?"
"We've been together for almost 3 years now."
"That's correct."
"Well before you go away to your 7th year at Hogwarts I was thinking maybe we could make it official... You know ,let the family know and everybody. 3 years is a long time and I'm tired of only bragging about your brilliance to George. Plus they are starting to wonder why I have not even mentioned a bird's name in years."
"Fred, You know I love you. I love you more than you could ever fathom... But..."
"But" He groaned and closed his eyes in preparation for her declining of his suggestion.
"Fred I want to tell everyone, but We can't for so many reasons...I wanted to wait to tell you, but I guess there will never be a good enough time to... You see Harry Ron and I are going on a mission for dumbledore. He said only we can do it. We won't be returning to Hogwarts we are going on the run or hunt whatever you want to call it."
"What? wait a moment just what exactly are you saying... why can't we tell everyone?"
"Fred, I'm going to be public enemy number one along with Harry and Ron. I might never come back if we go public now admit how much I love you, then you would be in so much more danger. They could use you to find me... There are so many more ways and reasons for them to attack you..."
"I'm not scared of them My Own."
"But I am! Fred! I'm fine with the fact I might never come back, but if you get hurt or worse because of me... or at all... I'm not okay with that I couldn't live with myself." She was now speaking in a rushed tone her eyes were starting to water.
"My Own, I told you already your eyes can't sparkle behind the clouds when you cry... Dont' you remember?"
"Yes, Fred I will always remember."
"As will I... I could never forget My Own... Not ever."
She smiled and kissed him again this time more passionate with all the love and emotion she could muster.
"Was that my going away gift."
"No, not yet."
"So when are you leaving?"
"We aren't sure we are staying for the wedding that's a fact. But if something comes up we are ready to leave at any time."
"I love you ,My Own"
"I know, I love you too."
"Well I suppose this would be a better time to give it to you seeing You won't be around for your birthday." He said before pulling out a black box.
Hermione opened it to find a ring. It was a plain gold band with many tiny sapphires and emeralds and in the center was a well sized diamond.
"Sapphire is your birthstone and Emerald is mine. I didn't want it to look too much like an engagement ring seeing at if you agree you might not want everyone to know... I had a better more romantic plan then this, but any moment is the perfect moment as long as the one I'm proposing to is you."
Fred stopped for a moment and just as Hermione was about to speak he said," Oh wait before you decline let me say what I was planning to. Hermione jean Granger I've been yours for over 3 years now almost 4. I wish to be yours forever and I hope you wish the same. So I give you this and ask if you'd do me the honor of agreeing to be married when the war is over. When everything is settled we can tell everyone our story then be married. I love you so much Hermione I never want to think of losing you ever. I love you My Own and I always will."
Hermione was fighting a smile and said," Fred think about it do you really want to do this? I might never come back..."
Fred cut her off, "I'm sure, I've never been more sure of anything in my entire life My Own. And you WILL come back I promise."
Hermione looked into those oceanic blue eyes. She smiled and said,"I will agree to marry you when the war is over."
He leapt up and yelled ,"WOOHOO" as he pulled Hermione up and spun her around.
"HEYY MY OWN! Do you remember our song?"
"Fred don't sing it they are sleeping in the Burrow You'll wake them."She said as she laughed.
It was too late Fred started to scream it
"No one ever saw me like you do All the things that I could add up too I never knew just what a smile was worthBut your eyes say everything without a single word
'Cause there's somethin' in the way you look at me It's as if my heart knows you're the missing pieceYou make me believe that there's nothing in this world I can't be I never know what you see But there's somethin' in the way you look at me" Fred stopped for a moment and hugged Hermione from behind who was now in a fit of hilarious giggles.
He continued now singing normally "If I could freeze a moment in my mind It'll be the second that you touch your lips to mine I'd like to stop the clock, make time stands still' Cause, baby, this is just the way I always wanna feel." He sang as he kissed her quickly and she smiled widely. He stood in front of her again and never broke his gaze at her.
He continued again, " 'Cause there's somethin' in the way you look at me It's as if my heart knows you're the missing pieceYou make me believe that there's nothing in this world I can't be I never know what you seeBut there's somethin' in the way you look at me
I don't know how or why I feel different in your eyes All I know is it happens every time" He sang as he framed her face with his hand, putting the other on her waist and stood closer to her.
"'Cause there's somethin' in the way you look at me It's as if my heart knows you're the missing piece You make me believe that there's nothing in this world I can't be I never know what you see But there's somethin' in the way you look at me" He was so close now his lips were a mere inch from hers and she leaned in but he backed his head up keeping his body close. He put his lips right next to her ear.
"The way you look at me." He whispered softly
She laughed slightly and said," Fredrick weasley You are one of the craziest, most insane childish people I've ever met."
"But you love it." He teased right before he kissed her.
"Yes You're right on that one."
"Hermione, Herms Hermy wake up wake up Wake up! It time for class! Her- mi -one! Get your arse out of bed before I bat bogey you missy!" Yelled a girl voice.
Hermione's eyes flickered open and she saw the four-poster bed and the red curtains. She sat up and couldn't hold in her tears.
Ginny stood confused and asked,"What- what's wrong? Did you have a nightmare again Herms?"
"No Ginny, well yes in a way I'm living a nightmare my dreams are my only sanctuary." SHe stated.
Hermione embraced her in a hug.
"Herms, what happened between you and Fred?"
Hermione froze instantly,"What do you mean?"
"I mean before the war you two were engaged now you never talk to him or want to be alone and when you are you come back all flustered this last time you came back in tears demanding for his twin..."
"How'd you know about that."
"You wear that ring everywhere Herms I only know it's fred because I had to deal with 3 years of watching you sneak out to meet him nearly every night... I wanted you to trust me and tell me when you were ready."
"Does everyone else know?"
"Nope, just Ginny because I'm a genius."
Hermione chuckled slightly but it didn't mask the pain and hurt etched in her face.
"What happened Hermione?"
"Alot, Ginny. Alot happened."
"Well as HeadGirl I declare this official headgirl business and excuse you from as many classes as it takes for you to tell me and recover from it."Ginny stated in an authoritative voice.
"I don't think you have the authority to excuse students from classes Gin..."
"SILENCE! One does not argue with the HeadGirl unless one wants detention for a month!"
"Yes Miss HeadGirl." Hermione said amused.
" Now tell Ginny what's wrong."
"Well I suppose it started back when We were on the run... You know how bellatrix captured us and tortured me, well it was more than that. She handed me over to Rockwood and he invaded my mind. He saw who I cared most for they were going to use it against me... He vowed to kill Fred. I thought He'd forget but his vow scared me more than bellatrix I put him in danger... Then when we came back and the war was in full blast...
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Hermione was running to assure herself Fred was safe she needed to. Harry was off finding the horcrux ron was in the chamber of secrets. She needed to make sure her Fred was okay. She needed to see him.
She saw him dueling with none other than Rockwood. Her stomach plummeted as she ran to his side. She was standing next to the wall and then it happened.
"OH wonderful here she is now tell me Bloodtraitor do you love the Mudblood?"
"DONT CALL HER THAT!" Fred screamed back.
"Aha! You do! Well did your little girlfriend tell you about all the fun we had at Malfoy manner! I'm sure it was a night She'd never forget" The slime said with an evil smirk.
"CRUCIO!" Fred cried out but Rockwood dodged the curse and smiled.
Why was she just standing there not doing anything? Help him Hermione Help Fred. But she just stood there in pain. In exhaustion.
"Let's test your love for the Mudblood now. AVADA KADAVRA!" He yelled pointing at Hermione.
Fred leaped and pushed Hermione away causing the Curse to hit the wall which tumbled on top of fred.
Hermione's eyes went wide and Rockwood left the scene laughing maniacly. "FRED! NO FRED!" Hermione unburied his body and felt for a pulse. George rushed over and said, "Is he...?"
"No not yet! He's alive but barely... what do we do? We need a healer."
"There's no time for that!" Said the feminine voice from behind them. They turned around and saw a cloaked figure. She took off her hood and they came face to face with Narcissa Malfoy. George sprang up wand at hand Hermione stood caressing Fred's nearly dead body she was sobbing.
"I mean you no harm. I have a solution to your problem. I can make him live... Unless you'd rather have your brother die."
"WHY SHOULD I TRUST YOU?" George bellowed. Hermione put a hand on his shoulder and nodded as she said," He's dying George."
Then she looked towards Narcissa,"Why would you wish to help us?"
" When we lose I wish you two to testify my case saying I helped I was a forced deatheater, but I am good as is my son Draco."
"I don't trust you." George stated narrowing his eyes.
Hermione felt Fred's pulse plummet considerably again and she leapt up," Neither do I but She's our only hope George I will NOT lose him."
"Fine."
Narcissa smiled evilly and said, "I only know of One spell to save someone who is this far down th path of death, it will save him but to do so it will cost one of you."
"Anything" George and Hermione said together.
"One of you drink this and fred drinks the other half. I say the spell and then Fred's life is restored, but in return it will take away the think one of you hold dearest. And in seeing that you both are wizards it would be..."
"Our magic." Hermione said in horror.
"To get my brother back you are going to take my magic? the only thing I have?"
"Thats the deal."
Hermione swallowed hard,"I'll do it I can be muggle dentist like my parents can live as a muggle."
"Hmm you chose rather easily..."Narcissa smiled maliciously.
"I love him more than anything in this world I love him, would do anything for him. I would Give up everything for him"
"I see drink this now hurry before its too late." Narcissa commanded as she shoved the potion down freds mouth. "Put your hands on his chest... NOW!"
Hermione did as commanded and Narcissa took out her wand and said in an eerie tone ,"Restituo hac vita magna imperia supra da nobis hoc puero in pro hoc Puella amor." Hermione watched as life filled Fred again but his eyes were still closed. His face was no longer pale and his breathing was normal.
She almost started to cry at the sight.
She leapt up and hugged Narcissa. Then she noticed narcissa's horrified face.
"I apologize child I didn't realize..."
"What? He's alive!" Hermione cheerfully.
"Yes, but because you were willing to give up your powers for your love it proved what you cherished most was not your abilities as a witch but your love for him."
"I don't understand what your saying..."Hermione said confused.
"You have your powers."
"But..."
"They took Fred's memory of your relationship. He only knows you as Harry Potter's best friend. Nothing more really. He has no memory of how much he loved you." Narcissa stated.
Hermione's face fell and she shook her head,"NO! That's impossible no one can do that he loves me!"
"See yourself when he awakes..." Narcissa said it was silent for a moment and she spoke once more,"t wasn't my fault it was their decision."
"Who's?"
"The dead's. This was a dark spell a very dark spell that is not legal anymore. You made a deal with the dead. They just never specify what they will take. They are tricky and mean. My apologies."
"I still don't believe it..." Hermione said as she looked at her ring on her left hand, "No one and nothing can make him forget me." Narcissa left the scene then and George put his hand on Hermione's shoulder. She was kneeling over him again petting his hair waiting for him to wake up.
Hermione had all the confidence in the world he would wake up embrace her in a hug and kiss her and they would go and fight the rest of the death eaters.
Fred's eyes began to flutter open he groggy said,"Georgie? Hermione? What? what happen?"
"You remember me Fred don't you?"
"Of course Your Hermione Granger... Ronnikins girlfriend Gryffindor princess bookworm." He said with a chuckle.
"Your not being funny Fred! Now say it! My name! The name only you call me! Say it Fred!"Hermione said her voice was cracking now and tears were evident.
"Hermione, everyone calls you bookworm..."
No this cannot be happening she felt as though she had just lost her entire was drifting away watching herself, she was not in control of her actions as she said"You don't... You... Yeah I suppose come on it's the war Fred we have to find Harry Come one guys." She said her voice still shaking she couldn't let this get to her now. Harry needed her.
Fred ran off and George looked at her,"You okay Mione?"
"Yeah, I'm fine for now." Said the robot Hermione and she ran off. The rest of the battle was robot Hermione an emotionless disaster.
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"Hermione, I'm so sorry.. I didn't.. I didn't know."Ginny choked out.
"I know , No one but george does... But Ginny I think... I think he's remembering. He called me My Own... That's the name he calls me. Ginny what if the dead take back their part what if he remembers me then he dies."
"Hermione... I have no idea what to say."
"You don't have to say anything."
"Wait a minute..."
"What?"
"Well what if we make him fall in love with you all over again? Not remember you, but if he fell in love with you once let's make him again. The First dance is coming up the 23rd of september it like a "Thank Merlin we didn't die in the war welcome back even though we know none of you want to actually be here Dance!"
"Your point is..?"
"He fell in love with you at the Yule ball."
"Well not love we just kissed and had our first dance that night and we decided then we should go on a date and one thing led to another... He didn't fall in love with me until a year later he told me on christmas he said I have been falling in love with you since I saw you crying now I am officially head over heals in love with you, but that's a different memory..."
"Wow you two have a lot of perfect moments don't you?"
"3 years worth of them."
"I'm just I'm so sorry..."
"Yeah." Hermione sighed and looked at the ring still on her hand and held in her tears as she said in a cracked voice,"Me too."
Ginny stood up and took out a notebook. "Well Ginny is on the case now what song is Fred and yours song?"
"The way you look at me by Christian Bautista."
"Awee," Ginny said sweetly. causing Hermione to laugh.
"Honestly Ginny you're just as sappy as he is-was."
"FRED? My big brother Fred Weasley? Sappy?"
"Oh not just sappy he's sappy, cheasey ,corny, pathetic... All of that, but he doesn't- didn't... He didn't care. I laughed at him and every time I called him corny he would say only when I'm with you."
"Wow... What did you reduce that boy too."
"It's no worse than what he did to me... He always drove me speechless. He made me laugh and have fun we even burned a few of my books one time... Oh goodness we are just unpredictable.- well were."
"No You still are.. You will be anyway, You got me on the case."
"Hermione smiled,"I didn't realise how much I was missing out on this girl talk Ginny all those years of secrets I was caught up in the secrecy to realise I missed out on best friend talks that we have with you and Harry... I missed seeing the expressions on all of you's faces when we told you we were dating... I missed so many memorable moments to keep us a secret I thought it was the right thing to do... Now I don't carer if the entire world would know I don't care if no one but us knew again... I just want him back."
"You'll have him back. I promise he will be yours Mione."
"Alright We've been lazy enough now time to get ready. she stood up off the bed and waved her wand over her face. She looked like nothing ever happened.
Ginny sat there in awe at how easily she done that. She thought the same as george though when he first seen her do this spell. How many times has she had to do that same spell.
Hermione grabbed her dress robes and went to the showers. She turned the shower on sat on the floor as the hot water hit her and looked at her ring. she held it close to her heart along with her locket that was around her neck and cried. She had no one to impress here so she cried. She cried for an hour an a half. Sitting there clutching her gifts from fred. She turned off the water then she began to hum their song.
She opened up the locket and watched as Picture Fred Kissed Picture Hermione's cheek and whispered in her ear.
She saw the way picture Fred looked at Picture Hermione and she whispered "The way you look at me."
A/N No reviews for last chapter it must have been awful I'm sorry I apologize. I'm also sorry for the long wait internet was down and to make it up here is another one only a few days later! I hope you all find this one better.
This chappy is my Favorite of this story so far. You see one of her most prized memories we found out what happened exactly and so does Ginny! We find out what things haunt her dreams... I feel so awful for Hermione she's such a strong person... Just wow...
Well review please? It means a lot and I'm a little hurt I have 22 followers of this story and only 3 reviews... if you guys dont like it I won't continue it... Well until next chapter I bid you all goodbye.