HERE WE GO AGAIN
Disclaimer: Don't own Harry Potter, just this story.
Author's Note: Ok, new story :D I know this has been done to death but I wanted to take a stab at it., I know the pairings are a little off but it will mainly focus on George and Hermione. BTW, If you're a fan of Lavender, don't read this. It contains Lavender bashing.
Wedding Preparations.
"Oh Ginny, you look stunning" I smiled at my friend who was standing on a small, round podium in a dressmaker's in Diagon Alley.
"You look beautiful, the dress is gorgeous on you" Luna told her friend.
"Oh Ginny, my little girl is all grown up" Molly smiled as a few tears flowed down her cheeks.
"Thanks guys" Ginny grinned, looking at her reflection in the long mirror before her.
Luna and I had been chosen as bridesmaids. We were currently in our dresses, knee-length, soft violet with thin shoulder straps and a light grey satin bow tied around the middle.
Ginny's dress was strapless and floor length, with a few simple designs on it, it was simple, but beautiful.
"Harry won't know what's hit him" I smiled.
"I'm going to get dressed, then we can go for lunch" Ginny told us.
We nodded and Luna and I went to change while Molly waited by the entrance.
When we were all ready, Molly told us she had to go and apparated home. We left and headed to a small café down the alley. Once we were inside, we sat down at a table by the fireplace and looked over the menus.
"I can't believe you're getting married next week" I smiled.
"I can't believe you guys are marrying my brothers" Ginny laughed.
It had been two days since the letters arrived and I hadn't seen George since then. I was meeting him the next day for dinner and to get to know each other better.
Luna and I looked at each other. There was a slight awkwardness between us as Luna was marrying the love of my life. I didn't hold a grudge against Luna, I knew she had no choice.
"Yeah" Luna managed to get out.
After they'd ordered Ginny turned to me.
"How are you feeling about George?" She asked.
"Not too bad, I suppose. We're meeting tomorrow. I'm just worried about Ron, have either of you spoken to him?" I asked, concern flickering in my eyes.
"I have" Luna spoke up. I looked at her intently, willing her to go on.
"We met yesterday for dinner. He said he's coming to terms with everything, and he's so relieved he has to marry me, he said he'd die if he had to get married to Lavender" Luna explained.
Ginny and I giggled.
"Who did Lavender get I wonder?" Ginny asked.
"Apparently she has to marry Dean Thomas" Luna told her.
"Good luck to him" I giggled.
After lunch, I said goodbye to my friends and apparated home. I unlocked the front door and went in. Just before I closed the door an owl flew in and dropped a letter on the ground. The owl perched on the desk adjacent to the door and I opened the letter.
"To My Future Wife,
Just letting you know that I'm looking forward to tomorrow, I think you're actually alright underneath that nerdy exterior Granger. See you tomorrow wifey.
George (Your Future Husband)".
I rolled my eyes and folded the letter, placing it on the desk before I looked at the owl.
"You can go, Mr Weasley won't be getting a reply today" I told the owl before it flew out the door.
I shut the door and headed into the living room. I flopped down on the couch and sighed. I wasn't ready to get married yet. I had always thought me and Ron would get married and have a family, but that had all changed now.
I hadn't talked to Ron since we found out and I felt worse for it. It was hard for me too, and Ron was acting selfish. He wasn't the only one who had to marry someone else.
Then again, I had to marry his brother. It was like a double blow. George seemed enthusiastic about it but maybe he was just putting it on. I realised I didn't actually know all that much about him and we were supposed to be getting married next month.
Married. In a month. Me and George Weasley. My boyfriend's brother. Oh, Merlin.
I got up and paced around the living room. I was excited to get married and have kids, but not with George, we barely knew each other, but I kept telling myself it could be worse, I could have to have been married to Malfoy. That would have been a crime.
I'd rather go to Azkaban for the rest of my life than marry Malfoy. I wondered who received the dreaded letter saying they were to wed Draco Malfoy. I prayed it wasn't anyone I knew and got on with.
I walked over to the tall, wooden bookcase and pulled out a large, leather bound book. Books always calmed me.
Several hours of reading later, I looked at the clock on the wall. It was eleven o'clock.
I snapped the book shut and put it back on the bookcase. I didn't realise the time had gone so fast. It always did when I read.
I switched off the light and headed to my bedroom. I drew the curtains and took off my clothes before changing into a light grey string top and dark grey pyjama bottoms. I tied my hair up in a loose ponytail and got into bed. I thought about the next day, I would have to have dinner with George. I didn't see it as a date, just a get together, and I prayed he felt the same way.
I sighed and switched off the light before settling down to sleep.
Next Morning:
Beeeep! Beeep! Beeep!
"Uhhhhhh" I groaned, reaching my arm out to hit my alarm clock off.
I peeled off the covers and swung my legs out of bed, resting them on the purple rug that lay beside my bed. I stood up and stretched before picking up my alarm to check the time. Eight o'clock. Perfect.
I walked over to my wardrobe and pulled it open. I settled on a pair of dark blue jeans and a simple light pink vest top. I put a grey zip up hoodie over it and headed out of the room to go to the bathroom.
I quickly brushed my teeth and did my hair and make-up before heading into the kitchen. I had half a grapefruit and a cup of tea before picking up my bag and heading out of my apartment.
I was due to meet Ginny to help her go over some wedding details so I apparated to her and Harry's home. I headed inside and called her.
"Ginny? Are you home?" I called.
"Hey 'Mione" She grinned, walking down the stairs.
"Hey, where's Harry this morning?" I asked.
"He was called into work, some problem that required his urgent help" Ginny explained.
"Oh right, cool. Well, let's get started shall we?" I grinned.
"This way" Ginny walked into the living room and I noticed piles of magazines, photos and notes all over the coffee table.
"Mum was here last night going over some wedding stuff" Ginny explained.
"Trust Molly to be wedding planner" I smiled.
"She can't wait till I get married, I'm her only daughter and she's beyond happy I'm marrying Harry" Ginny smiled.
"I wonder who you'd get if you and Harry weren't engaged?" I asked as we sat down on the couch.
"I dread to think about it, imagine if I got landed with Malfoy?" Ginny had a look of horror on her face.
"I was thinking, who did get him? I feel so sorry for them, unless it's Pansy or someone like that" I told my friend.
"I heard he has to marry Hannah" Ginny told me.
"Poor girl" I sighed.
I picked up some notes about flowers and scanned over them.
"There's so much detail for one small aspect, I hope Molly doesn't go to overboard when me and George get married" I worried.
"Oh she will, you'll all have a big Weasley wedding. It's inevitable" Ginny laughed.
"I'll just have to grin and bear it" I laughed.
We planned a few things for the wedding and were just talking about Ginny's dress when the front door opened and shut.
"Ginny? I'm home" Harry called.
"In here Harry" Ginny called her fiancé.
"Oh, hey Gin. Hi Hermione, how's it going?" Harry smiled.
"Not too bad Harry, yourself?" I replied.
"Great, yeah. What're you two up to? Not more wedding stuff? Molly went crazy last night with all the planning" Harry laughed.
"Well if it were left up to you we'd have a simple wedding. I wouldn't be surprised if it was in the bloody pub" Ginny teased.
"Hey, I have no objection to a big wedding, I'm just not getting involved in the planning" Harry sat down in an armchair adjacent to the couch.
"Just show up in a suit and that's all you need to worry about" Ginny smiled.
"Oh, I was talking to Ron today at work Hermione, he said he needs to talk to you" Harry looked at me.
"Really? Well he hasn't contacted me" I felt a bit annoyed.
"He said he'll let you know. I think he has to go away for a few days for work" Harry explained.
"Trust Ron. Anyway, I better go, I'm supposed to meet George soon" I said goodbye to my friends and apparated home.
I took my bag off and set it down on the couch. I headed into the bathroom to have a quick shower to be fresh and clean for the meeting.
I got out and wrapped a towel around myself before heading into my room. I opened my wardrobe and looked at my clothes. I had a few dresses and nice clothes, but I wasn't sure what to wear for this. I didn't see it as a date but maybe George did. I settled on a white skirt that settled just above my knee and a red and white short sleeved top to go with it. I left my hair down and put on simple make up. I grabbed my bag and apparated to the three broomsticks.
I looked around and didn't see George. I went over to the bar and ordered two butterbeers, as I figured George would be there soon.
"I'll get them" I spun around and George was grinning at me.
"You don't have to" I started but George had handed over the money before I could protest.
We picked up our drinks and sat down.
"You look lovely" George smiled and I tried to fight a blush.
"Thanks, you don't look too bad yourself" I smiled.
"Yeah, I scrub up well" George grinned.
"So why did you ask me to dinner?" I asked him as a waitress arrived with our menus.
"Well if we're gonna get married I figure we might as well get to know each other" George explained before we looked over the menu.
"I know what you mean. I still can't believe I have to marry you" I only realised how it sounded after I said it.
"What's wrong with me?" George pretended to be shocked.
"I meant, I love Ron, and I have to marry his brother" I explained.
"Hey, he'll be ok. He's a stupid git at times but he'll handle it, he's getting married to Luna, mad as she is she's better than that bloody Lavender" George grinned and I had to laugh.
"You have a nice laugh, you should laugh more" George smiled.
"I suppose I will, I am marrying you after all" I smirked.
"That's the spirit Granger" He grinned.
After we ate, I went to the bathroom to freshen up. I stared in the mirror at my reflection. It'd been a fun evening and I was surprised how well we got on. I still felt weird about marrying him but we were getting at least.
I went back and sat down and was about to call the waitress when George stopped me.
"Paid. My treat" He grinned.
"You didn't have to" I explained.
"Hey, I asked you out, what kinda guy would I be if I didn't pay?" George smiled.
"Thank you, I had a lovely evening" I smiled.
"Me too, and if you will allow me, I'll apparate you home" George grinned.
"Hmm…I suppose, let's go" I smiled.
We stood up and left the pub. George took my arm and I shivered slightly before we aparated to my apartment.
Standing outside the front door, George grinned.
"Thanks for coming out with me Granger, it was fun, you're not as much of a bore as I thought you were"
"Hey!" I laughed and hit him on the arm.
"What was that for?" George asked.
"Don't insult your future wife" I laughed.
"Alright. See you around Granger" George grinned. He paused for a minute and leaned in to kiss my cheek gently. He smiled before apparating away.
I let myself in ad shut the door behind me. I rested my back against the door and placed a hand to my cheek. I smiled softly before heading to bed.
Chapter 2 done! Reviews welcome! Hope you enjoyed :D