This is the sequel to my other Fremione story - When Opposites Attrack. I won't be uploading this as much as I did with the other one, just because I want to take this story slowly. I've a few ideas but I'm not sure at the moment what way I want this to go, most of it's all in planning.

Introduction

Hermione had been dating prankster Fred Weasley for over a year now. However with Hermione being back at Hogwarts and Fred's joke shop being a huge success would their relationship continue to last or would the impending war on the wizarding would split the young couple up for good?

Hermione, Ron and Harry returned to Hogwarts for the 6th year. Professor Umbridge was long gone which meant there was a new defence against the dark arts teacher. This time it was Professor Snape with Professor Slughorn taking over as Potion Professor. Weasleys Wizard Wheezes had been a huge success since it's grand opening during the summer holidays. People could not get enough of the brightly coloured joke shop.

However the Wizarding world was no longer the safe haven it once was now that Voldemort was gathering up his army again, stronger and larger than before. Even Hogwarts was no longer safe as evil forces attempt to penetrate the walls. Extra security measures and enchantments were put around the huge castle to ensure the upmost safety of all the pupils. The Ministry were sending out leaflets too, telling witches and wizards how to keep themselves safe in these dangerous times.

Harry had been made Gryffindor Quidditch Captain with Ginny being one of the Chasers and Ron being the new Keeper. The new team were strong but Harry missed his old team mates, in particular the old beaters Fred and George. Ginny was a confident chaser but Ron always let his nerves get the better of him.

Hermione had spent the summer holidays at the burrow with the Weasley Family. However she didn't get to see much of her boyfriend Fred as he was so busy working in their shop in Diagon Alley. She spent her days at the burrow watching the boys and Ginny play Quidditch in the garden or reading books by her favourite oak tree beside the lake. When Fred and Hermione got to spend time together, they sat by the tree talking about their days or going for long walks around the burrow grounds. Hermione was proud of how successful Wizard Wheezes had been for Fred and George and offered to give them help if they needed it. Molly however wouldn't let Hermione, Ron or Harry work in the shop much to their annoyance.

"No Ronald you are not working in that shop. You're too young and it's not safe for Harry to be working in there either, there are death eaters everywhere." Molly snapped.

When Hermione returned to Hogwarts, she kept in contact with Fred regularly with their two-way notebook that Fred had bought her even though they were free to owl each other again now that Umbridge was gone. Hermione missed Fred greatly but was glad to be able to do her studying and homework without any distractions. Fred was a huge distraction in her eyes, she just couldn't say 'no' to him at times. She missed the fact that Fred was always able to calm her down when she was stressed and cheer her up when she was feeling down. He was also great to go too when Ron and Harry were driving her insane. Ron and Harry just didn't understand her at times whereas Fred did. Harry always had too much on his plate while Ron seemed to have the emotional range of a teaspoon. Even Neville Longbottom seemed to 'get' her more than her two best friends. Hermione had become great friends with Neville since the DA meetings the previous year and always offered to help him with his work. She had become close with Ginny during the summer and now she was back at Hogwarts, she had begun talk to Luna Lovegood more, even if they were the total opposites.

On several occasions Hermione had thought about breaking up with Fred due to the fact they would hardly see each other. Ginny however talked her out of it.

"You can meet up with him during the Hogsmede visits." She said.

"But what if he's too busy?" Hermione wondered.

"Fred is his own boss, he'll make time for you." Ginny answered.

"What if he just sees me as an annoying school girl now that he's a successful business man?" Hermione wondered.

"Don't be daft Hermione! Fred's said on numerous occasions that you're mature than most girls your age. Plus he's mad about you." Ginny answered during a girly heart to heart one night in the Gryffindor common room.