A/N this chapter is dedicated to Silverquill11.! thanks for the amazing words girl.! :) enjoy of and i dont own anything but the plot.!


Charlie woke that morning and walked down the stairs towards the kitchen. He could feel the tension when he walked into the room. He noticed Hermione as far from Ron as possible. Charlie walked over and sat next to Hermione and whispered "Is everything okay.?" As Ron glared at the two. Hermione smiled and nodded, but the look in her eyes told him they would talk later. He nodded and began to eat. Breakfast was a quiet event and as everyone left Charlie grabbed Harry's arm and gave him a look. "Before you start, just saying that Bill, Fred, and George have already talked to me. I'm pretty sure Percy will the next time he see's me, but I don't think Ron has noticed." Harry said.

"Well… Harry what are your intentions toward Ginny.? Because I swear if you hurt her in anyway, you might meet that horntail from 4th year again." Charlie said with a dead serious expression.

"Charlie, I don't plan on hurting Ginny ever.! I know your going to worry because you're her big brother but I'm not going to hurt her." Harry finished with a sincere look on his face. Charlie processed this for a minute and looked at Harry.

"Good because I swear if you do I'll be here faster then you can say polyjuice." Harry almost became as pale as Ron and mumbled 'okay'.

"Glad you understand." and with that Charlie started to walk away but stopped when he heard Harry say "I don't know what's going on between yo and Mione but if you hurt her.. you'll meet the same ending as Voldyshorts, understood.?" Charlie looked at Harry and saw ferce protectivness in his eyes. He nodded and walked out of the room to go find Hermione. As he walked out of the house, towards the lake he heard people screaming. He paused to see if he could tell who it was . Oh he could tell alright. he heard Hermione loud and clear.

"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WERE DOING LAST NIGHT RONALD.? LISTENING IN ON MY CONVERSATIONS.!" Charlie knew what was going on and and knew what would happen if he didn't get there in time. Charlie took off running towards the arguing couple.

"WHY WAS CHARLIE IN YOUR ROOM LAST NIGHT.? WHY DON'T YOU JUST DO WHAT EVERYONE HAS BEEN TELLING YOU AND DUMP ME.?" this shocked Charlie. he didn't think Ron had heard the whole conversation, but obviously he did.

"What are you saying.? You don't trust me.? You think I'm going to do whatever you, Ginny, or Charlie tell me to do.? NO. I'm a big girl Ronald. I can do what I please. Did i say I was going to break up with you.? No I didn't." she yelled. Charlie was close enough to see his brother and Hermione. He saw how angry she was and how her hand flinched towards her wand every so often. He also saw how Ron started moving towards her. Ron grabbed her arm and yanked her towards him. Charlie watched, shocked plain on his face as Hermione grimaced. "Listen to me Hermione. You will NOT keep talking to Charlie! Do you understand? You can talk to me, Harry, the twins, Bill, anyone except Charlie. Do you think I'm stupid? I saw your little exchange when he got home yesterday. I know there's something between you two!" Charlie saw red.


Hermione was shocked at what he boyfriend had just said. Her arm was sure to bruise; she would have to find a concealment charm. Hermione decided she should say something knowing that keeping her mouth shut would be best, but the words just flowed "Excuse me? What did you just say to me? You do NOT tell ME what to do! I will talk to whoever I damn well please. And what do you mean something going on between me and Charlie? He is my friend. The person I can tell anything to and not have to explain. I'm not going to stop talking to your brother because you're a jealous git!" she finished. Ron started to raise a hand and right before he struck, a hand caught his wrist. "I swear to you if you lay one hand on her you will regret it." The low growl of Charlie's voice said from behind Ron. Ron stiffened and released Hermione. Charlie walked over to Hermione who was now sobbing into her hands, sitting on the grass. He bent down and grabbed her wrists gently, as not to startle her. She looked up at him and began to cry even harder. Charlie wrapped her in his arms and held her while she cried into his shoulder. Ron stood there not knowing what to do. He was shocked that he had almost hot Hermione. He fell to his knees muttering "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry." over and over again. He couldn't believe he let himself get so out of control. Hermione looked at Ron and said "I can't believe you. I have something's to think about." Ron nodded as Charlie stood up, Hermione cradled in his arms and walked away from his brother. All the while whispering words of comfort into her ear as she clung to his neck like a life preserver.