Just as a note, this part of the story follows the film NOT THE BOOK because it is easier to write. Enjoy!
THE LEAVES – CHAPTER SIX
They met outside the Great Hall. It was going to be chaotic and they all knew it but they were prepared, they were ready. Harry had gone into the hall with Ginny and all the other Gryffindors but that didn't stop Hermione's heart from racing as she stood waiting. She could feel it: the tension in the school. It had been like this now for nine months and yet she wasn't sure that any of the students could ever get used to it. The walls were darkened by the dim glow of the torches.
She felt a hand clasp her and jumped slightly, everyone was on edge nowadays. But as she looked up, she saw the grin that made her stomach settle and her heart fly. Fred. She took his hand in both of hers and held on, squeezing it with her own. She leant into his arm and he let go of her hand to wrap his arms around her shoulders, holding her close to him. Lifting her chin, Hermione smiled up at him and he kissed her nose making her giggle. Snuggling into his chest as they waited, she caught Mrs Weasley's eye as she smiled over at them proudly.
"Whatever happens," Fred murmured in her ear, "I want you to know tha- "
"Don't you dare say anything you wouldn't if we weren't on the edge of the biggest wizarding war ever," Hermione interjected.
"Okay, you're right. It can wait." Fred agreed, kissing her nose again.
"Here we go, everyone!" Ron shouted to the others.
Fred started to move away from Hermione, running both hands down her arms to her own hands and squeezing softly before letting go. He stared deeply into her eyes, his own full of worry, and finally broke out into a grin and a wink just to settle her nerves. Truthfully, he was probably more scared than she was but he couldn't let it show because he had to stay strong for her: this was her important job after all.
The doors pulled open and the whole Order was revealed to the Great Hall. There were many gasps and then Snape and McGonagall broke out in a duel. Spells were flying everywhere and Fred desperately wanted to hold Hermione but he was too far away. He caught eyes with George and George nodded back knowing that his worry was for Hermione's safety. George moved in front of Hermione and Fred could clearly see the puzzlement cross her face but she quickly understood the reason for George's movement. It was a good job he had moved as well because as Hermione glanced over at Harry, George deflected a spell away from her. Fred breathed a sigh of relief, knowing his brother would safe her if needs be.
The looks Fred was shooting were quickly becoming possessive of Hermione and while they were cuddling frequently and stealing glances, they had no time to become a proper couple and they still hadn't kissed because they truly hadn't had the time before she, Ron and Harry went on the run.
Suddenly everyone was running and Fred gathered his bearings to follow George and the war was beginning. He saw a flash of bushy hair and there was a hand on his arm.
"The leaves are back, Fred!" Hermione shouted back as she ran passed with Ron and Harry.
Fred smiled to himself. The leaves are back and despite the war, Fred couldn't be happier…