Chapter 16 – I believe you –

It was the next day since they arrived and Emma wasn't talking much to anyone. Draco was feeling better, the Weasleys were very kind and they didn't judge Draco for his father's mistakes, not even for the fact that he was, for a short time, a death eater. He was a completely different person now and they were glad to have him there.

"Hermione darling, do go and tell Emma it's time for dinner" Molly said to Hermione.

"Sure, right now" she said and went up stairs. Emma was in her room alone.

"Ron's mum says dinner is ready, you should come down" she told her

"I'll be down in 2 minutes." She said and went into the bathroom.

"What's wrong Emma? You seem distant" Hermione asked her through the door.

"Nothing's wrong. It's just that seeing Draco so close to me and at the same time we are not together makes me sad" she said while brushing her hair

"Well why don't you forgive him then?" he asked

"It's complicated Hermione. I have to think about this a little longer" she said and walked out of the bathroom and went to get dressed with new clothes. Hermione left the room leaving her alone so she can get ready. When Emma was ready she walked out the door and closed it. She saw George standing on the top of the stairs looking at the floor.

"What's wrong George?" she asked him taking a seat next to him

"Nothing" he said and didn't look at her.

"You miss him don't you?" she asked again

"Yes. I still can't believe it. Why him? He was such a wonderful person and so full of life" he said and tears run down his face.

"I sure can't answer that but I can tell you that he is happy where he is, I'm sure of that. People like him go to a better place. Fred is happy now and he will be even happier if you are too. At least try."

"I guess you are right. But I still can't help but cry every time I think of him. He was my twin and you can't forget your twin." He said and smiled remembering his life with him.

"Se, you look better with a smile on. Now let's go, Angelina is probably wondering where you are" she said and they both got up.

"Finally you are here. I thought you weren't going to show up." Harry said when he saw Emma with George. George took a seat next to his girlfriend and Emma next to Harry and Ginny. Draco smiled when he saw her and she looked at him and smiled back. His heart skipped a beat. She smiled back. Is this a sign? Is she going to speak to him again? That would be a wonderful start. After dinner they were all standing by the fire and talking to each other when Draco tried to approach Emma so he took a seat next to her.

"How are you?' he asked her hopping she would respond.

"Fine, thank you. What about you?" she asked back and smiled. Draco's face lighted up with a huge smile.

"I'm fine too. Can we talk in private please?" he asked

"Sure, let's go for a walk outside" she said and he got up.

"We're going for a walk" Emma shouted so everyone could hear her and they all looked shocked when they heard her. Harry and Hermione smiled happily and Ron raised an eyebrow.

"Be careful and dress well cause it's rather cold outside" Molly told the two kids who were getting ready to go.

"So what do you want to talk about?" Emma asked him while she was making her way through the snow.

"About us and about our situation. I'm very sorry for what I did. It wasn't planed at all and I wouldn't do that with full knowing of it, never and ever and I would love if you would believe and give me a second chance." He said and she stoped walking.

"I believe you. I think I can be an adult now and accept that I was a little childish and didn't look at this with enough maturity." Draco looked weird at her, like he didn't understand.

"Is that a yes?" he asked

"Yes" she said and laughed. He smiled and hugged her with all his power. Then they kissed and he felt like this moment wasn't going to arrive. They stayed out for a few more minutes till they started to feel cold so they went inside. When they arrived everyone looked at them and saw that they were hand in hand and laughing like crazy. No one could help but smile when they saw that they were finally back together.

Time flew fast and before they knew it was Christmas Eve. They all opened their presents and were happy with what they got.

"I hope you don't mind but I want to give your present on your birthday because it has a special meaning." He said and she smiled getting up from the ground.

"Sure, I don't mind" she said and kissed him.

They all stayed inside that day and talked. Everyone was very happy and things were starting to fall into places.