Hermione

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          The next morning Fleur and Bill were laughing and Fleur's family arrived. Today was also Harry's birthday. I forgot that it was his birthday so I tried to look for something quickly. There was nothing to be seen. I looked over to where Ron were to sleep. It was empty.  His bed was unmade and messy with pillows all over the place. Then, I looked at Harry's bed. Which was not as messy as Ron's, but still messy. I hopped out of bed and ran down the stairs. Harry and Ron were laughing and talking and Ginny was staring at him dreamily. I wasn't a jealous type, I just smiled and walked down the rest of the stairs where Mrs. Weasley spread out her arms and said, "Good morning, sweet Hermione!"
I smiled and greeted back and sat right in between Harry and Ginny. Her face turned a bit red and I just smiled and waved. She ate the rest of her breakfast quite furiously. Harry said good morning to me and same with Ron. George's ear was still bloody, but it was wrapped around with some strong white bandages. He kinda looked like one of those cartoon warriors but it wasn't red.
          A few moments later, Mrs. and Mr. Weasley were rushing around for Harry's birthday. Ron patted Harry's back (as usual) and said, "Happy birthday, Harry!"
Harry was shocked with his mouth gaped open and exclaimed, "Wow-I forgot!"
I hugged Harry and said jubilantly, "Happy 17!"
He hugged back and everyone was quiet. We quickly let go and blushed at each other. Ginny almost snook a kiss on the cheek on Harry, but he pulled away and was distracted by the birthday decorations. Mrs. Weasley came rushing into the living room with a snitch-shaped cake. "Wow!" Called out a voice. I turned my head and saw Fleur's little sister, Gabrielle, with her mouth wide open. She grinned with joy and looked at Fleur, who smiled delightful back. After the decorations would be set up, we will all sing to Harry and he will open his presents. Then, Fleur and Bill's wedding.
Everyone was done decorating and we all stood around the giant cake with Harry, obviously, in the front. People were crowded around him and we all sang 'Happy Birthday'. It wasn't too loud though. Just a few families here and there. Ron gave his present first and Harry teared it open and saw a book. He grinned and tanked him. Ginny gave him a fake snitch. In the corner of my we I could see her puckering her lips to Harry and he looked confused. I shrugged it off though. After everyone gave presents I finally thought of what to give to Harry. "Harry," I started, "Can you please come with me...alone..."
Everyone was silent and Harry said confused and standing up from his chair, "Okay?"
We walked upstairs where we all slept. "Sorry I couldn't give anything to you, Harry..." I said with tears filling my eyes. "Hermione, it's okay. You don't need to give me a present."
I smiled.
"Actually, I think I have one..."
The door and locked and closed. I made sure before I went in myself. "And what is that?" Asked Harry raising one brow. I leaned in and felt our lips touch. He kissed back. I didn't know how long we were in there but we continued until someone knocked on the door, "Hey guys! You're gonna miss the cake!"
We pulled apart and smiled. I blushed bright pink andHarry just smiled. I unlocked the door and we went out.
By now, it was time for Fleur and Bill's wedding. I went into a bathroom inside the house and changed into a magenta-colored dress. I walked into the tent that was risen up in the air and ropes with nails in the ground. It seemed big for a tent. As I walked through the crowds of people, I saw Harry smiling and talking to someone. He turned his head and looked at me. He stopped talking and just stared and I walked closer to him. By now I was less then 10 feet away from him. Then, Ron came up to me, "Blimey, Hermione, you look great!"
I stopped walking, smiled, and said, "Why thank you, Ron. You look lovely as well."
Ron smiled and walked away and talked to some other girls that I didn't know. I just rolled my eyes and walked over to Harry. The man Harry was talking to looked old. There was also a women who sat behind him, she seemed old too. But, I remembered that was Auntie Muriel (Ron's aunt). I pulled up a chair and sat beside Harry. Auntie Muriel had a surprised expression, "My goodness! Look at those skinny ankles!"
I looked at my ankles and frowned. Surely, this lady didn't know who she was talking to. "And a mudblood too I suppose!" Auntie Muriel continued. I just turned my head and ignored her. The man Harry was talking to seemed quite familiar. "Hi," the man said kindly, "I'm Elphias Doge. But please, you may call me Elphias."
He reached out his hand and I hesitantly shook it. He smiled and Harry smiled. "I'm Hermione Granger."
Elphias smiled and said, "Ahh...Harry told me all about you!"
I blushed bright pink and Harry held my hand underneath the table. Harry continued to talk about Dumbledore with him but I felt something strange. Like as if something was coming. Then, a blue patronus came. It was Kingsley's. It spoke, "The Ministry has fallen. Scrimgeour is dead. They are coming."
I jumped onto my feet and Harry and I looked for Ron who was running around panicking. "Ron. Ron! RON!"
Harry called out. Ron looked over at us and ran to us. We all grabbed each other's hands and Disapparted.

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