Dragons in Romania
(George's point of view)
Sometimes when you lose yourself you act without thinking. Your body is just going through the motions and everything becomes a blur in your head. You don't even realize what has happened until it's too late. You calm yourself and your memories fill your brain out of no where, making the once blur actions, more clear. What have I done? I don't know what came over me. I just got so mad and something took over. I didn't want to lose Hermione, we just started something and l couldn't just let her go. I shouldn't have threatened Fred, my brother is my other half but, fear took over me. Or at least something took over me, it felt dark and caused agony I couldn't bare. Fear of losing someone when I just have found her? Well, I've known her for years but this type of feeling I have now, was new. It's as if I've fallen under a spell, a sudden burst of lightness in my chest. It feels like something that has been missing from me. I couldn't just let that slip away or be taken from me, right?
"Welcome brother" said Charlie smiling embracing me in the biggest hug I've been given and Molly Weasley is my mother. My brother Charlie was always extremely fascinating and visiting him was always an adventure. He was a Dragonologist and loved his job probably more than his family. He was always outside when I was younger and that's probably why he loved Care of Magical Creatures at Hogwarts. He always would just say random facts about dragons or any creature for that matter. I always thought he could be a great teacher but he could never keep his mind steady for teaching students. He was his own person and loved being independent. I admired him actually I don't know where I'd be without Fred. I loved our store we created together but Charlie always was kind of alone with his creatures. I guess to him creatures were his Fred to me. His home is with the dragons in Romania and always will be, until the day one bursts him into flames.
"Brother" I said returning his embrace.
"Why hello there Ms. Granger" he said reaching his hand for hers kissing the top.
"Hello Charlie, it's nice to see you again" Hermione smiled letting go of his hand.
"What do I owe the pleasure of this visit from my wickedly charming younger brother?" Charlie said leading us into the kitchen of his flat. He pulled out some chairs and handed us both a beverage.
"Do I need a reason? You know you missed this face" I said sitting down at the table.
"Since you basically have two faces, I've had enough of it for a lifetime" he said smiling and then sitting down across from me. " Speaking of, where's that evil misfit Fred?"
"Where's Ginny?" I said avoiding the question.
"Oh yeah, forgot about her for a second. She is outside with the dragon" he said acting as if it was an everyday thing.
"Dragon?" Hermione said looking out the window.
"Yes, dragon. Norwegian Ridgeback to be exact" he said beaming with pride.
"Similar to the one we.." Hermione started to say.
"Yeah, like Hagrid's dragon Norbert" Charlie said cutting her off.
"Why on earth do you have a dragon in the backyard?" I said walking to go out back.
"Well, I found that little bugger after a mountain avalanche. I'm taking it to my work soon would you like to see him?" He said getting up from the table walking to the back door. We all walk to the backyard that went for miles. I see Ginny next to a decent size, black shed kneeling down on the ground. We get to where she is and see a dark green, baby-sized reptile. It has onyx black ridges going down it's back and it's wings were stretching out as if it was going to try to fly.
"Is it a girl?" I said not being able to tell.
"No, which you should feel blessed for. It's a male, the females are way more aggressive and probably would of burnt you by now. " Charlie said walking over to tickle the dragons chin. "Remind you of any human females, huh there Georgie?
"If she doesn't scare the hell out of you, she isn't worth it" I said glancing at Hermione who smiled and then stuck out her tongue. I walked over to touch the dragon and it rubbed his nose against my palm.
"Can I have this one?" I said smiling at it coughing up small flames like it was laughing.
"In your dreams brother, you wouldn't last a day with this one" Charlie said picking him off the ground. "I have to take him away for now, so time to say your goodbyes. Maybe you guys will meet again."
Hermione walked over and put her hand on his head. The dragon's eye closed and he seemed to start falling asleep.
"You have the magical touch Granger" said Charlie smiling at the dragon.
"I've always been into the creatures of our world. I actually planned on finding a job within the Care of Magical Creatures" she said smiling at the dragon too.
"Brilliant! You really should, I've never been as happy as I am now. This type of work has changed my life and it's me living my dream. If you want to know anything or have any questions I'd be glad to answer any of them" he said beaming.
"Great Granger, he's never going to shut up now" I said laughing hitting him on the shoulder.
"We will talk later. Help yourself to anything in the house. We'll grab a drink when I return" Charlie said walking off with my future dragon.
"I'm going to go with Charlie, I'm not ready to say goodbye yet" Ginny said running off to catch up with Charlie.
"Shall we, my lady" I said bowing reaching out my hand. Hermione smiled, grabbed my hand and we started to walk inside.
"I would love to live here. It's so beautiful and peaceful" Hermione said gazing out the window.
"Yeah, the roars of the dragons and the fire blazing mountains are a sight to hear and see" I said walking over wrapping my hands around her from behind.
"Chaos is beautiful too George" she said laughing still gazing out the window.
"It kind of puts you in a" I started to say.
"Trance" we both said in unison. She turns around and smiles at me.
"How about a drink?" I said smiling down at her feeling so warm against her.
"Sounds good" she said letting go of me and walking to the table. I walk over to Charlie's fridge and grab some ale walking over and hand her one.
"Cheers" she said smiling.
"Cheers" I said clinking the bottles together.
"This was a nice surprise, I do wish we brought the gang though" Hermione said sipping her ale.
"I figured i'd be spontaneous" I said finishing my bottle and going to grab another.
"I'm glad you were I just know they would have loved it" she said trying to recover sounding disappointed. She walked over and grabbed my hand, "Thank you for bringing me here" she said looking deep into my eyes.
"You're welcome" I said returning the gaze and bending down to kiss her. Our lips touch and my body suddenly felt like it was being hit by an electrified shock spell. I felt like we were floating in the air, it felt like magic.
"AHEM" Ginny said. I slowly pulled away from Hermione smiling from ear to holy ear.
"Always know when to ruin a moment aye sister?" I said throwing a quick smile at Hermione before grabbing us all another ale.
"He wouldn't let you go?" Hermione said sitting the table.
"No, the wank took off saying I'm too attached to the dragon" Ginny said taking the ale and sitting next to Hermione.
"At least we get to see them up close, not many wizards can say that" I said sitting across from them.
"Or witches" Ginny correcting me.
"You are a witch" I said smirking at her. She throws an apple at me from the basket in the center of the table. "Thanks, I was getting hungry" I said after catching it and taking a bite.
The night went on with us all drinking and singing off-tune together. Ginny told us about her vacation in Romania, with Charlie and how amazing it's been. Hours seem to pass in minutes and I had to help Ginny to one of Charlie's spare bedrooms she was staying in.
"What a light weight" I said walking back into the kitchen smiling.
"Oh, shut up you cocky git" Hermione said laughing swaying to the kitchen sink.
"Poor Hermione, drunk mess of beauty" I said walking to the sink next to her. I look at her hand and see a letter.
"Charlie said he is stuck at work his owl just dropped this off" she said handing me the parchment.
"Ah, well, party at the Dragon Master's house" I said throwing the letter on the ground.
"No, no, I think it is time to turn in you babbling, drunkin' baboon" Hermione said starting off to the bedroom.
"Oh, Hermione dear, keep the insults to me" I said picking her up into my arms and carrying her up to the bedroom. I walk her into the spare room and lay her down on the bed. I jump into the empty spot next to her making her bounce and fall off the bed.
"Oh shit! I'm sorry Hermione. Are you okay?" I said looking over but all I could see was her laughing uncontrollably.
"That hurt" she said still laughing. I get off the bed and help her back onto the bed.
"I'm so sorry are you okay?" I said concerned, looking at her body making sure she didn't get hurt.
"I'm fine stop being a worry wart and let's go to bed" she said smiling and lifting the covers up.
"Well well, Ms. Granger if you insist" I said running over to turn off the lights. I jumped on top of her while tickling her belly.
"Get off of me you freak, I mean to sleep" she said laughing pushing me off of her.
"So, this was a good day huh?" I said adjusting myself next to her.
"Perfect" she said turning over to face me. I turned on my side to face her too.
"You look a mess" I said pushing her hair out of her eyes.
"Thanks George" she said pulling the cover over her eyes. I pull myself under the cover too and meet her eyes again.
"A perfect mess, Granger" I said smiling. She then took her hand and brushed it against my cheek. It made me feel weak and yet full of energy at the same time. I love just watching her lay there all peaceful.
"Tell me a story" she said letting go of my face and closing her eyes.
"What kind of story?" I said looking her face pushing the rest of her hair back.
"A love story" she said yawning. I stared at her for a moment feeling like I never wanted this day to end. I don't ever want to not experience days like this.
"Hermione?" I said seriously.
"Hmmm?" She said in a weak tone.
"I love you" I said grabbing her hand.
"I love you too, Fred" she said in a whisper before falling asleep.
Now it's just me alone with the my mind, in the darkness. Sorrow was on my tongue and it spread through my whole body. I felt, defeated. All this time I was hoping the truth wasn't true. Why is it only you and something you can never have? The voice in my head is starting to eat at me. Please just fall asleep, shut off. I pull out my wand and put a deep sleep charm on myself. "Altum Somnum."
Nox