Quidditch World Cup Part 2

(Hermione's point of view)

"Are you feeling ok?" George said concerned. As we were walking to the pitch.

"I'm great" I lied and smiled walking up the stairs to the top seats of the stadium.

"I know these are the bleed seats but honestly I feel like they're the best. I feel like we can see and feel everything when we're up this high" said George grabbing my hand and intertwining our fingers. They were introducing the players from each team and Victor Krum was the seeker for Bulgaria. I don't know how but he flew by and had seen me and smiled before appearing on the big magical screen.

"What a wank, it always shocked me you dating that thick head" George said with a hint of jealousy.

"He wasn't a bad person, we never really passed the friendship part of our relationship anyway" I said pulling my hand away to have a drink and looking back out to the crowd.

"I understand though, while all the other girls were swooning over him you didn't react at all, acting nothing like them. I'm sure he could tell you were different" George said seriously.

"He was charming in a way but I don't know, it just didn't feel more than friendship" I said.

"How does one compete with a Seeker?" George said laughing.

"To be honest, I always have been very fond of Keepers" I said fixing my hat and changing the subject.

"So you had a thing for Oliver Wood you say?" George said smirking.

"No, I just find Keepers extremely fascinating. I consider their position the most stressful. They basically are the last resort for all the other players on their team. If the Chaser or Beater or even Seeker let points slip by, the Keeper is the last resort. I feel like that pressure is huge just as much pressure as the Seeker catching the Snitch. Being the last resort can make someone go bonkers" I said admirably.

"I didn't know you liked Quidditch this much" George said putting his arm around me. "You're a Keeper to me Granger" he said winking and then looking back at the match.

"Thanks" I said blushing at the cheesy remark. "Harry and Ron always thought I hated it but that wasn't true" I said sitting down on the bench. It's just that stuff was always happening to Harry when he would play and it put me on edge every time" I said noticing Harry still wasn't here.

"There you guys are! Finally the game already started" said George hugging Fred and Harry.

"He's had a few" I whispered to Harry laughing. I look over and see Fred looking so distant in his eyes. I was hoping we could talk but there's just too many of us here. It's been so weird the pass couple days. I think he might want to be with me but then think it's just his 'charming' way of talking to girls. He always had a way with making all the girls swoon over him, sometimes using only his smile. I almost kissed him when we were dancing at the tent but maybe Harry stopping us was a good thing. Who knows what is going on in Fred's mind. George has been so sweet to me but I just don't know if I can do this to him. It's not really right for me to be with someone when I have someone else on my mind. I can't do that to George, I care about him so much. I've grown really close to him this week and I don't regret it at all. I feel like I could learn to love George but, I just don't know what I'm thinking anymore. Maybe I should just give it a try, I deserve to be happy just like Fred is.

"My fair lady take thy arm and catch thee" George said then fell onto my lap. I started laughing so hard my gut was hurting.

"You're unbelievable" I said pushing him up off me.

"I would follow you into darkness Ms. Granger" he said and then grabbed some confetti handing it to me.

Everyone seemed to be enjoying the game now even Fred. It amazes me how different the professional Quidditch team is compared to at Hogwarts. It's scary but the good kind of scary that makes you feel so excited and alive. Double the speed, double the intensity and double the INJURIES. Players were flying by so fast they looked like blur lights of green and red. Victor Krum had been hit by a bludger thanks to his beater teammate which led to nothing but support from Fred and George.

"Wicked" they screamed in unison.

"You two are pure evil" I said laughing throwing confetti at their face.

"Oh Granger, sorry for Mr. Krummy" George said fake crying.

"Shut up" I said smiling punching his arm.

"I want a Firebolt. Harry how about you sell me yours for cheap?" Ron said seriously.

"Over my dead body" said Harry laughing loudly

"And he will be using my body as a shield" said Fred.

"No way Harry would be that thick-headed" said George looking over at Harry. "But in case you are, I'll buy it for double want Ron offers for it"

"You're totally barbaric" said Ron flipping his middle finger at George.

The night was going by too fast and every moment was invigorating. None of us, I would wager, wanted it to end but eventually Irish's seeker caught the snitch winning only by ten points and the game was over. How I wish Fred and George were mature enough not to gloat. Oh but how one can dream.

"KRUMMY KRUMMY KRUM KRUM.

LOOKING LIKE A TROLLY DUMB DUMB.

BLUDGER BLUDGED AND HURT HIS THUMB THUMB.

MISSED THE SNITCH LIKE A SCUM SCUM"

screamed a drunk Fred and George getting other Irish team supporters to sing along. George left his followers they created and ran in front of me motioning me to jump on his back.

"No" I said laughing swatting his hand away.

"Just do it" he said turning back around. I gave in and hopped on his back.

"Did you have a good night?" I said looking at all the people walking in front of us waving the Irish flag.

"It was brilliant" he said in a croaky voice I guess from screaming to much.

"That's what you get for singing that ridiculous song" I said giggling at how bad it sounded.

"You know you love it Granger" George said finally sitting me down.

I look around to see everyone grinning from ear to ear. Harry and Ron were playing with some fireworks and laughing uncontrollably. I feel like they will always be little boys at heart having fun. I look over to see Angelina had kissed Fred he had turned and seen me and I quickly looked away.

"I think it is time for me to head in" I said to George who was throwing his last firework.

"Oh, Granger come on" he pouted.

"I'm just tired, I think I'm going to actually go back to the Burrow if that's okay. It will be hard to sleep with all of this drunken chaos going on" I said hugging him.

"I'll see you tomorrow then?" He said kissing my cheek.

"Of course" I said smiling and I started to walk away to get my things from the tent. As I had started to walk back I heard rushing footsteps and Fred had caught up to me and grabbed my shoulder.

"Hermione, where are you going?" He said turning me around.

"I'm just tired and feel a little sick from the beer" I said rubbing my stomach.

"Okay well sleep well. Is it okay if we talk tomorrow?" He said sounding concerned.

"Yes, but is everything okay?" I said

"We'll just talk tomorrow, feel better. It makes me sad when you not feeling well. I'll make you a potion for the morning okay? I promised I'd keep you safe from harm" he said smiling. He turned around and started walking back to the chaos. I seen George stop him abruptly. I didn't see anymore because I felt a sudden light headed ness come over me out of no where and figured I better get to the Burrow incase I threw up in front of everyone. I got to the tent and grabbed my stuff. I apparated back to Ginny's room and started taking my clothes off. I jumped into her bed and felt like my sore muscles were finally relaxing. I turn over looking at ceiling, the Irish Quidditch team poster was moving like always. I started to smile while slowly dozing off.

"Krummy Krummy Krum Krum"