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Please fasten your seatbelts and make sure your tray tables are in the upright and locked position. Hold on it might be bumpy from here on out.

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Bill had never felt more awkward in his life. He suddenly stood up and clapped his hands, "Well…we are not going to decide anything more tonight!" His forced cheerfulness made Charlie roll his eyes.

However, Charlie saw a perfect opportunity to escape and started to walk to the door, "You know, I think I will go find Helen and give her a proper thank you."

Hermione tilted her head and raised her eyebrow, "Yes, you do that while I sit here completely mortified!"

Bill grimaced; "Right" he murmured as the door closed behind his brother "So Coco how about we turn in…need our beauty rest…" he turned towards the hallway and his room.

Hermione was still on the floor biting her thumbnail, "Bill please do not go, not yet I…" She stopped speaking and seemed to be contemplating her fingernails.

Bill looked down she looked so small sitting next to the fireplace. "What Coco?"

She focused on her hand Bill could tell she was trying to find the right words to tell him something. "Coco," he said quietly as he crouched down next to her taking her hand forcing her to focus on him, "What is it? I know it is not the ideal situation and not something you would ever willingly do but Coco I will be there. We will make the lighting as dim as possible and it will be over before you know it."

Hermione was now focusing on Bill's hand, "What if it does not work?"

Bill pulled her chin up, "You mean what if the bite does not get better? We figure something else out; find a specialist in spider bites and animagus." He tried to make his voice sound positive.

Hermione was shaking her head her eyes focused on the flames in the fireplace, "No Bill I mean what if I can not…"

Bill was puzzled, "What are you worried about Coco, I do not understand…what is it that you can not do?"

Hermione pulled away and stood up to move to the sofa. Bill followed and they sat side by side. Bill was completely lost. Hermione took a deep breath and turned to face him.

"Bill do you know why I always thought Ron broke out engagement and left?" Hermione asked with a determined look on her face.

Bill was still unclear about where this conversation was heading but answered honestly, "I have no the foggiest idea."

Hermione smiled sadly, "I assumed Ron left because I am not…what I mean is ohm…Ron tried but it never seemed to…I really wanted to please…" She finally gave up and put her head on her crossed arms that were resting on her knees.

Bill's face was blank he had no idea what Hermione was trying to tell him. "Coco, you think Ron left because of something you did not do?"

Hermione's head was still down on her arms but she nodded and groaned.

Bill had always hated the child's game of twenty questions and did not want to start playing it now with Hermione.

"Coco, I have no clue why you would think that Ron left!" Bill was getting exasperated, "Maybe he did not like your cooking or maybe you were a horrible housekeeper or may be you two were lousy in bed together…how the hell should I know?"

Hermione sobbed and nodded as Bill stared at her.

"That is it you are a horrible housekeeper?" Bill was laughing, "Oh come on Coco you honestly want me to believe that Ron left you because did not clean properly?"

Hermione's raised face was tear streaked, hard, and angry when Bill finally looked over at her.

"I have eaten your cooking Coco and granted it nothing to write home about; it is not bad enough to break up over! So that leaves only one other possibility, you thought Ron left you over bad sex?" Bill was incredulous.

Hermione groaned again.

Bill pulled her shoulders towards him in a one armed hug, "He is a Weasley how bad could he be? We Weasleys are known world wide for our romantic talents!" Bill was laughing again and Hermione slapped half-heartedly at his chest.

She moaned and finally left a deep sigh, "I never said he was lousy…it was me okay…me I am rubbish at 'it'."

Bill bit his lips to keep from laughing harder, "Coco, what are you going on about?"

Hermione dropped her forehead onto his chest, "Bill you are not making this easy. This could be a serious problem!"

"What could be a serious problem?" he asked.

Hermione grabbed the front of his shirt on either side of her head, "The ritual, the family fun night where I am supposed to…you know in front of everyone…remember?"

Bill raised his hands in frustration. "I still do not see the problem."

Hermione growled, "I thought you were supposed to be the smart Weasley." She took a deep breath and started again, "The ceremony that proves to everyone that I am not 'faulty merchandise' as Charlie so delicately described it."

Bill clenched his fist he did not understand her angst, "Okay Coco, are you trying to tell me you are faulty?"

Hermione let out a small scream of frustration, "Yes! That is it William…I am faulty. I am broken, I am repressed, I am defective...I have never had an orgasm! There finally I said it…I am faulty!"

Bill looked dumbfounded, "Never?"

Hermione was pacing in front of the fireplace again; she stopped and turned to look him in the eye, "Never, not even a flutter."

Bill began to roar with laughter Hermione yelled, "This is not funny Weasley!"

"I am not laughing at you Coco I just can not believe my brother was such an idiot!" Bill was calming down.

Hermione smiled, "Well of course he is an idiot that goes with out saying but Bill seriously, what if I do not 'perform' as needed?"

Bill took her hand, "Coco you have forgot an important part."

Hermione gave him a skeptical look, "What would that be?"

Bill smiled and stretching his arms along the top of the sofa back he said, "I will be there."

Hermione was stunned; she was at a loss for words, "You have a very high opinion of yourself Mr. Weasley," she said very calmly.

Bill grinned, "I will have you know I have never failed to deliver."

Hermione was not smiling, "What if this time it is different?", she added softly, "Bill I am worried."

Bill realized all the arguing was over and Coco needed him, he stood and stopped her pacing, "Coco it will be fine. I do not know about you but before when we kissing I felt that we were very compatible."

Hermione smiled and stepped into his arms, "Very compatible. Those kisses were amazing; different from any other I have ever had."

Bill placed his hands on her face and lowered his lips to hers; Hermione sighed and responded to his invitation to explore his mouth.

Bill pulled away from the most wonderful kiss he had ever experienced, "Coco…I am not trying to be uncaring but we could try…I mean before the ceremony we could see if I am up to the task. That way your doubts would be relieved."

Hermione snuggled into his chest, "I think Mr. Weasley you are just trying to get into my knickers."

Bill stiffened, "Coco I just thought you might relax about the ceremony."

Hermione brought her hands from around his waist to his chest and started playing with the buttons, "That is really not a bad idea. If by some miracle it works then I just might not pass out in front of your family."

Bill took her hands and together they walked down the hallway and into her bedroom.

Hermione lay down on the bed smiling at Bill who was looking a tad embarrassed.

He chuckled and then looked at her, "Who knows I could start a whole new business venture, 'Orgasms on Demand' – we meet your needs!"

Hermione laughed "Again, quite sure of yourself aren't you. I might prove to be a tough customer might need repeat services!"

Bill flopped down next to her stretching his arm across her waist, "I will bet you that I have you moaning and screaming in less than an hour Coco, I am determined."

Hermione rose up on her elbows and cocked an eyebrow, "Is that a challenge?"

Bill pulled into a kiss she worked into a deep and intense battle for dominance. Her hands pulled on his shirt slipping her fingers up to caress his chest.

Bill paused to take off his shirt and toss it on to the floor. Hermione smiled as she lowered her lips to his neck and sucked her way down. Her teeth grazed across his chest clamping down suckling him in to her mouth.

Bill groaned as her fingers lightly danced along his waistband "Coco!"

Hermione grinned, "I win! You were moaning in less than 5 minutes!"

Bill flipped her on to her back, "You will pay for that young lady." Bill's jaw was set and determined as he quickly discarded her blouse and just as quickly her pants disappeared.

Hermione shivered as Bill ran his hand down her spine. Hermione wrapped her arms tightly around Bill's shoulders pull him close. Lifting her face to his Bill pressed his lips into her temple as his hand slowly down her waistband of her panties.

Hermione let out a suppressed giggle.

Bill paused, "Are you nervous?"

Hermione laughed," Extremely…but please do not stop."

Bill kissed her lips as his hand pulled away her underwear. His fingers trailed back up her legs toward her thighs.

Hermione was trembling with anticipation she stuttered, "Bill, I am so scared…not scared more just nervous…maybe it more excited…" Hermione was babbling.

Bill gently licked her lips as he gently stroked her. Hermione felt as if she was melting. She wanted to stay right here holding and being held. Bill found her center and his fingers traced delicious circles.

Hermione arms clutched Bill as her body began to react. Tension radiated through her it was the divine torture. Hermione wanted to scream and cry at the same time. She could not think she could only feel as Bill quickened his pace. Hermione gasped as her body exploded pushing her over into bliss. Her eyes closed and she whispered, "Bill…I…oh…Bill."

Bill slowly began to rub Hermione's back watching her face; cataloging her reactions the glow of her skin, the sparkle of her eyes when they finally opened, the slowing of her breathing. He was surprised with raw power and beauty of her relaxed features. He realized he was the first man to witness Coco's ecstasy and the idea both humbled and exhilarated him. He alone was privileged to share her experience. The possibility of having to share this with others unnerved him. Bill wanted Coco and their desire for each other to remain private, theirs alone.

Bill kissed her tenderly, "You are perfect Coco."

Hermione yawned and burrowed her head into Bill's shoulder as he turned and slid down next to her.

"Sleep," he whispered into her ear, "I will be here when you wake up."

Hermione's eyes fluttered and she drifted off when he shifted closer.