Hermione's POV:

'Ready?' Ron asked her at the afternoon when they were all packed to go. She noticed how Ron has started fancying her. She knew he liked her but never thought he would have the guts to say that. Now she liked how their story was reaching a second level.

'Yup all set lets go!' Hermione replied smiling at her thoughts. They then boarded the carriage taking them to the train. When they were all set in their compartments in the train Ron went to the restroom. Harry casually went to look outside the compartment and said 'umm.. hermione you better look at this..' in a shocked expressions. She went to look and saw that Lavender brown was flirting with Ron and his face was so terrified that his expression was somewhat in pain. Hermione couldn't hear what they were talking about but she couldn't help laughing at his situation.

'Oh my god!' she said laughing hysterically. 'Cant believe it' harry said laughing with her.

When Ron came back Harry couldn't help but look at his expression.

'Did you even pee or were you stuck somewhere else?' Harry said trying his best not to laugh.

'Not funny Harry, poor Ron didn't had time to do so!' Hermione said sarcastically. At this time all three of them started laughing like crazy.

Christmas holidays were started and Harry and Hermione decided to stay at the burrow for the holidays.

On christmas Mrs. Weasley made all tempting sort of things like cupcakes and Hermione could feel Ron's gaze at her all the time at dinner. When everyone started to go to bed afyer dinner Ron suddenly grabbed her hand and forced her into a kiss. She reluctantly kissed him too returning his feelings while Harry suddenly suddenly developed an immense interest in his right sleeve. After they were done Harry said ' so I guess you both are dating. So you both better find a room to yourself coz I am getting nauseated.' 'I couldn't agree more.' Ron said and Hermione smiled in return.