It was the summer following Ron's first year at Hogwarts. He was sat in the kitchen with Molly, who was taking this rare time alone with her youngest son to chat with him about his first year. Only, they weren't really alone. Ginny was sitting outside the kitchen, quietly. She wanted to hear all about Ron's first year at Hogwarts as much as Molly did, but was sure he wouldn't tell her.

"So Ron, tell me more about Hogwarts," said Molly.

"Mum you know it all already. You have 5 other sons who've done this before," complained Ron. "Hey can I have some of that?" he gestured towards the cake which Molly was currently decorating.

"It's for after dinner dear, you can have some then. And of course I care! If you don't want to tell me about classes, since they are 'all the same', then tell me about your friends. They'll be different."

"Well there's Harry obviously, but you know about him already."

"Yes Harry that's right. And what a lovely boy he seems! You must write and invite him to stay for a few days Ron. I think he'd like a break from the muggle world."

"He'd probably more like a break from his Aunt and Uncle. They're horrible to him!"

"Are they really dear! Well in that case write to him tonight. The sooner he comes to stay the better if you ask me. I shall speak to your Father about collecting him sometime this week. But apart from Harry, what are your other friends like?"

"Well, there's Neville, Dean and Seamus. They're the other boys I share a dorm with. They're okay, although Dean's obsessed with this weird muggle sport called footkick or something."

"Haha! Ahh yes, Neville Longbottom isn't it? I know his Grandmother rather well. Nice lady, although it seems that she's a bit strict with Neville."

"Yeah, he says so. And then there's this girl. Hermione Granger. You won't know of her she's muggle born. Her parents are dentists or something."

"Are they really? Have you told your Father about her? You know he loves hearing about muggles."

"Yeah. I guess she's more Harry's friend than mine though. She seems okay though, for a girl. She's really smart, got the best exam results in the year. And she seems to look out for her friends and stuff. She's no good on a broom though. Always too busy having her head buried in a book or something. She's helped me with my homework a lot too.

Molly giggled.

"She sounds like a lovely girl! Is she pretty?"

"UGH MUM! NO! She's got bushy brown hair and really big teeth and she's really short! I mean she has nice eyes, I guess. But ugh."

"Oh Ron! Well it seems like you have nice friends anyway dear. Now, dinner is ready so would you go and get your Father, brothers and Ginny for me please?"

Ron walked out into the hall and almost tripped over Ginny.

"Ouch! What are you doing Gin? Anyway Mum says dinner is ready so go on."

Ginny walked into the kitchen and saw her Mother setting the table.

"Mum, I was sitting in the hall when you were talking to Ron"

"Ginny! You know it's rude to listen to other people's conversations."

"I know, but I wanted to hear about Hogwarts. That girl he talked about, Hermione, she seems nice."

"Yes, I think so too dear."

"I wish she were my sister."

"Well, Ginny dear, I have a feeling she might be just that one day."

"What do you mean Mum?"

"Oh nothing dear. Now help me with these glasses for dinner."