Maybe some of you weren't happy with the way Hermione's situation turned out with her parents. But my thought was that life doesn't always give someone everything they want. Sometimes life is just a bitch and this was one of those moments.
The last two chapters are just gonna be in third person so no one's POV :P
Here's the next chapter! I hope this is fast enough for you guys ;) I think I'm going to make this rated M so the next chapter will be the rated M portion.
I had midterms this week -_- but I got this out anyways!
Disclaimer: I don't own HP
"OI!" Ron yelled up the stairs. "GEORGE! COME HELP REAL QUICK!" He stood waiting at the bottom of the stairs for George to appear. There was a loud crack and George appeared behind Ron, startling him.
"Chill out, bro." He laughed. "We got loads of time."
Ron grumbled and messed his hair with his hand. "No we don't. There's only two hours before everyone's supposed to get here…"
"But you're forgetting one thing," a voice interjected. Harry came in from the back gates. "We have magic to help us do whatever we want." He quickly waved his wand and dishes and utensils began floating out the door as if they had a mind of their own. "We'll be done in no time, ya know?"
"I suppose…" Ron said, almost disgruntled.
"Why are you like that?" Harry asked, "I thought you wanted this get-together."
"No no, I do. I just want to make sure no one makes fun of where we live." Ron replied, almost sullen.
George laughed. "Come on, Ron. It's not like we invited Draco over here. The only people that ever made fun of our situation were him and his followers. This is the Quidditch team! It'll be fine." He followed Harry's suite and waved his wand. The uncooked food that was out on the counter began to take turns washing themselves in the sink.
Still grumbling, Ron went out into the backyard to set up the tables they were going to eat at. As he walked out, there was a pop and Ginny and Hermione appeared a ways ahead of him. Ron stopped in his tracks, unsure of how to proceed. He realized he was quite a bitch to Hermione the last time they'd met but since Ginny had told him her feelings, he was more okay with Hermione now but didn't know how to exactly let her know that.
It was obvious that they had saw him but her turned around abruptly and walked back in the house, planning on asking Harry what he should do. Hermione turned to Ginny when Ron turned his back with a hurt look in her eyes.
"I thought he'd be better by now…" Hermione said, voice trailing off. Ginny intertwined their hands together in a comforting way.
"Don't worry," Ginny said, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze. "I think he just doesn't know how to approach you cause of how he acted towards you last time." Ginny pulled lightly on Hermione's arm and planted a light kiss on her lips. "Calm down." She started to walk towards the house, pulling a hesitant Hermione with her. "Come. Let's greet them together."
As soon as they walked through the back door, they were tackled by a hug. Harry held both of them tight. "Congratulations!" He yelled, making the two girls turn bright red. He leaned towards Hermione's ear and whispered, "I told you it'd work out," before letting them go.
Hermione turned a deep red and half-heartedly smacked Harry's arm. "Shut up." She said with a smile.
"What?" Ginny asked curious, "What'd he say?"
"Oh, it's nothing to worry about." Hermione vaguely replied.
"GEEZ!" George hollered over from the kitchen sink. "Finally we get some smiles and happiness around here. I feel like everyone's depressed all the time, it's dumb." He wiped his hands dry from preparing the food and came over. "Congrats sis," he said with a grin as he ruffled Ginny's hair.
Ginny tried to duck out from under it but her attempt was in vain. George finally stopped and grinned at Hermione. "Make her happy," he said with a wink, "or I'll set one of Fred and my inventions on you." Hermione giggled nervously.
She felt an arm loop around hers and found Ginny next to her once more. "Don't threaten my girlfriend." She stuck out her tongue at George with a silly smile on her face. She was giddy with happiness and didn't even care that she was acting like a three year old.
"That's cute," she heard Hermione say very quietly. Ginny wasn't sure if she was supposed to have heard that but looked over at Hermione and grinned.
"You are too when you're blushing," Ginny said. She pulled Hermione in for a slow, fluid kiss. Hermione melted into it for a bit before suddenly hardening and pulled away.
Confused, Ginny searched Hermione's face but found nothing to enlighten her. There was a gagging sound next to them and they both turned to see Harry, pretending to gag. "Get a room, girls. It's getting so hot in here its gross!"
Hermione's face was expressionless and she turned away from Harry only to finally notice that Ron had been standing there the whole time, quietly watching.
Knowing he got caught, Ron shuffled uneasily on his feet and lifted his hand to consciously mess his hair. Hermione waited quietly to see what he would do. It seemed like it was forever before Ron shuffled over to her slowly, all the while avoiding her eyes.
"Uhh…" He started when he stopped in front of Hermione. "I just…" He paused, unsure of how to go on. "I was.." Ginny came to stand almost defensively next to Hermione. "Oh fuck," Ron finally said. "I'm sorry, Hermione." He looked at Hermione with an apologetic smile. "I was a real bitch to you before."
Hermione nodded curtly, accepting the apology. She seemed so cold on the outside still but inside she was happy that Ron had forgiven her and even accepted her for who she was. "You'd better make it up to her," Ginny declared from Hermione's side. "How you treated her was uncalled for."
"Yea yea," Ron replied, "I know and I will."
George cut in to their conversation. "Not to be in a rush or anything, but it's about time we started getting ready. People are going to start arriving soon you know?" His comment set people in motion. George went back to the kitchen while Harry and Ron went outside to set up the tables. Hermione and Ginny went up quickly to Ginny's room to drop off their stuff before going down and relieving George from the kitchen.
It wasn't long before Luna came. She was early but no one asked if it was on purpose or if she had merely forgotten what time the party was at. Ginny went over and gave her the biggest hug.
Thank you so much." Ginny said to her ear.
Luna simply smiled vaguely. "I didn't do anything, Ginny. I don't know what you're talking about." She gave Hermione a smile before moving to where the boys were.
"You know?" Hermione started when Luna was out of earshot. "There's a lot I have to thank her for. Despite her almost empty-headed feeling she carries around, she is rather insightful." Ginny came and stood next to Hermione and watched as the boys greeted her from afar.
"I know." Ginny took Hermione's hand. I'm glad she was the person I went to after hearing your unintended confession." Hermione nodded in agreement and together they made their way towards the others.
"…you find them." George was in the middle of saying.
"It's true," Luna said seriously. "My dad and I found them by the creek a week ago. We wanted to get them to bite us cause that's good for your skin." George just chuckled.
"Well, I'm sure you'll find them again." Ron chimed in. Everyone looked at Ron shocked. He never believed Luna and her crazy talk and suddenly he seemed to be supportive of her. Perhaps he was just grateful of what she did for his baby sister.
Their conversation was cut short by several distinctive pops across the lawn. All of them looked over and saw Katie Bell, Oliver Wood, and Demelza approaching them.
The groups met halfway and hugs were exchanged. "Harry!" Oliver exclaimed, clapping him on the back. "Heard you didn't do half bad as the Captain."
Harry scoffed lightly. "Half bad? I was amazing!" Everyone laughed at his comment. "Man, do I miss playing with you all though…" He trailed off. "Oh!" I know! We can play a mock game later after we eat!" The group agreed enthusiastically while Hermione shifter uncomfortably and Luna just stood by silent.
Ginny then remembered that Hermione really didn't like flying or quidditch. "I'll sit out." Ginny said. Everyone looked at her in surprise.
"What?" Katie said. "You're an amazing chaser and I know you love it." Demelza nodded in agreement.
"I do," Ginny said, "but Hermione and Luna don't play… I thought I'd keep them company."
Hermione laid a gently hand on her should. "It's okay, Ginny. I know you want to play." She smiled. "I'll cheer you on like I did when we were still at Hogwarts."
"You sure?" Ginny asked uncertainly. They were unaware that Oliver, Katie, and Demelza were watching them with a slight confusion as to why Ginny was suddenly asking Hermione if she was sure. She never used to. Hermione would always just go watch them practice and Ginny never asked or volunteered to sit out.
Hermione simply nodded. "Okay…" Ginny relented. "You'd better be cheering like you're my number one fan then." Hermione slightly blushed and all of a sudden, Katie's confusion seemed to clear and she smiled broadly.
"Omgosh you two." She started, "Is there something you need to tell the rest of us?" Oliver continued to look confused while Demlelza seemed to slowly catch on.
Ginny looked at Hermione, uncertain about how she felt about it all but Hermione just shrugged and looked away, blush growing more pronounced. It was just the quidditch team. They wouldn't really care. Sooner or later, they'd have to come out anyways.
Thinking through her options, Ginny reached over and interlocked hands with Hermione. "We started dating." Ginny simply stated.
Demelza squealed and latched onto Ginny in a bug hug. "Congrats!" She exclaimed. "You got a good one," she continued, winking at Hermione who turned a deep shade of red. Katie nodded approvingly while Oliver just had his mouth open in shock.
Ginny laughed and looked at Hermione, "I got really luck," she said, looking deep into Hermione's eyes and saw the love reflected in there. They fell into their own world and Ginny felt like she was sinking into Hermione's eyes. She really did get lucky. Who would've thought that the brightest, smartest, and kindest witch would fall for her?
An awkward cough sounded from George and they broke eye-contact and looked around. "Ooookkkay, you two lovebirds. Go get a room, making us uncomfortable over here." He grinned and moved off with most of the group to finish bring out the food. Ginny blushed and looked over at Hermione who suddenly had a mask on. She couldn't tell what Hermione was thinking and it bothered her. However, now wasn't the time to be thinking about that as more pops were heard and Alicia, Angelina, and Jimmy apparated there.
Ginny composed herself for the start of the party, pushing her thoughts of Hermione aside as she went to greet the newcomers. Her parents were gone for the night and since they were all of age now, George had done the honor of bringing a little bit of fire whiskey.
Now that everyone was there, everyone dug in, making sure to not drink too much so that they could play quidditch later. Throughout the night, Ginny made sure to stay around Hermione. If she wasn't, she was sure that Luna was there. She knew that Hermione didn't fully enjoy all the quidditch talk. It wasn't till later that night when Ginny and Hermione got a chance to be alone; Ginny had asked Hermione to join her on a quick walk outside for some air.
Walking side by side, they wandered in the backyard aimlessly, walking farther and farther from the lights of the house. "Did you enjoy yourself?" Ginny asked. She snaked her arm around Hermione's waist. She felt the girl tense up. Finally, Ginny couldn't wait any longer and stopped walking.
Hermione looked over confused. "Is something wrong?" She asked.
"Yes." Ginny said. She put her hands on her own hips. "Something's really bothering me."
Hermione looked worried. "What is it?"
"Do you really like me?" Ginny asked, getting straight to the point.
"Wh…what? Why would you ask that?" Hermione replied, almost insulted. "Of course I do. I thought you knew this already."
"I thought I did," Ginny replied, "but there are things you do that make e doubt myself." Trying to prove what she meant, Ginny grabbed Hermione in for a kiss. At first, Hermione melted into the kiss, lips moving with Ginny's. However, it wasn't long before Hermione became unresponsive and pulled away. "See?!" Ginny exclaimed. "Why do you do that? It's not the first time either!"
Hermione shifted uncomfortably. "I didn't do anything," she tried to deny.
"Come on, Hermione," Ginny said, "I'm not dense you know?" She softened her voice. "You can tell me. Whatever it is, it won't change how I think of you, you know…" she trailed off then started again in a softer voice. "And if you don't think it's working out…. I guess I understand too and I'll respect that."
"Not working out?" Hermione exclaimed. She seemed to have lost her composer. "That's the exact opposite of the problem! Every time you kiss me or get close to me, I want to do so much more to you that I have a hard time controlling myself."
"Wait.." Ginny said. She was not expecting this at all. "Are you saying you're really turned on by me?" Hermione looked away at the floor and gave a small nod, her face getting completely red. She felt Ginny slap her arm lightly and looked up at her. "That's not something to be backing up about." Ginny let out an exasperated sign. "Geez, you got me worried for a second."
Ginny smiled a slow smile, "Well then, Hermione." She leaned in closer and closer to her. "What would you do if I said I wanted to do more to you too?" Ginny snaked her arms around Hermione and began drawing slow circles on her back, causing Hermione to shiver and let out a small moan.
Abruptly, Ginny moved away from Hermione. "Come on," she said, holding out her hand to Hermione. "Let's go to my room." Hermione gave a shy, embarrassed smile and took Ginny's hand, allowing her to be lead back to the house.
Omgosh… I'm so happy right now… Hermione could barely think straight as Ginny led her back.
Here's the next chapter! What did you guys think?
I will be changing the rating to M… I'm sure you guys can guess what my last chapter will be about then :P