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Preparations
Day of Bill and Fleur's Wedding
"Let me do your hair, please," Ginny begged Hermione. "I live with a bunch of guys. I
never have the chance to do this sort of thing."
"Be my guest, you'll save me the trouble," Hermione laughed. "Zip me up first, would
you?"
Ginny finished doing her own hair and then came over to Hermione.
"I love having you here Hermione. It's like having a sister. The whole family loves you,"
Ginny said, experimenting with Hermione's hair.
"I really do love your family too. You all know that."
"We all know you love that you love one of us for certain. That would be Ron."
"I walked into that one, didn't I?" Hermione sighed.
"What, no denial this time?" Ginny teased.
"There's nothing to deny. I do love your brother; he's my friend."
"But that's all, right?" Ginny questioned.
Hermione didn't answer.
"Oh, did I tell you? Lavender brown is coming to the wedding today."
"What?" Hermione said, almost yelling.
Ginny burst out laughing. "Why don't you try telling me that Ron is just a friend again."
"Lavender isn't really coming, is she?" Hermione asked, defeated.
"No, I just wanted to see your reaction," Ginny giggled.
"What do you want from me Ginny? I don't know how to describe what me and your
brother are. I know what I want, but I'm not sure what he wants from me. I don't really
know what he feels. Sometimes I think I do, but then sometimes I don't."
"Hermione, I promise I'm not teasing anymore, but tell me, what do you know about the
two of you?"
"I know that he means a whole lot to me. Nobody else in this world can get under my
skin the way he can. I know that I would do just about anything for him. And as much as
he and I clash, we always find a way to make things okay, get back to each other."
"After that, can you honestly tell me you only love him as a friend?" Ginny asked gently.
"No," Hermione whispered.
Ginny offered her a kind smile. "Doesn't it feel good to let that out?"
"Yes, just as long as it stays between you and I," Hermione said.
"I won't say anything, don't worry."
"Thank you."
"Hermione?"
"Yes?"
"My brother adores you. He's just an idiot sometimes."
Hermione laughed a little bit.
"So, what do you think? You like your hair?" Ginny asked.
"Yeah. Thanks Ginny."
"You look really pretty Hermione… Unfortunately I've got to go help Phlegm get ready.
Oops, I mean Fleur. I'll see you later. I have a feeling you'll have a lot to tell me."
Hermione chuckled. "You have an awful lot of faith in your brother and I."
"Oh, not really. It's just that there's only so much two people can keep bottled up inside.
I think tonight is the night you two explode. Plus, nothing brings people together like a
wedding."
Ginny left the room sending a wink in Hermione's direction.