Get them Together

by AlexzAndi

Hermione loves Ron, Ron loves Hermione. Harry loves Ginny, Ginny loves Harry. But one couple has no clue, and the other have agreed that they love achother but they should be just frinds with benefits. But when Ron, Hermione, Harry, Ginny spend time at

1. The Beginning

The sixteen year old redhead girl was home alone. Her parents went on a vacation, Ron went to Hermione, Fred and George were in their flat over their shop, and, Ginny was left home to wait for Harry to arrive. She'd gotten an owl saying he'd be coming a week before Ron got back with Hermione.

Gin,

I hope it's alright with you, but I'm coming to the Burrow on Friday. I really want to talk to you. I'll be there at 5:00.

Love,

Harry

They'd just broken up a month and a half before and she wasn't looking forward to seeing him. She already decided on the best way to spend a week alone with Harry. She was just going to calm down, do what she did before they got together. Since she wasn't allowed to use magic outside of school the house was put under a charm to repel intruders. She was glad that Harry would be there to give her extra reassurance that nothing bad would happen. The night before Harry would be arriving seemed to give her the feeling of a child who didn't want to go to school. Ginny decide to calm down and just do what she would've done if he wasn't there. Ginny woke up, washed her face and took a shower before changing into a halter top and rolled up boxer shorts. She was brushing her teeth when she heard a knock at the door. Instead of spitting she went straight to the door.

"Who ish it?" asked Ginny, while spraying toothpaste.

"Harry" answered the person on the next side of the door.

"And I know this for sure because……?" she trailed on.

"Because…… you should ask me a question that only I would know." he replied while chuckling

"You do know that I can see you through the blinds." she replied laughing

"Yes, I know, but I'm glad that you're laughing. However, can we get this moving." he replied with a sparkle in his emerald eyes.

"Okay, if that's how you want it. Who was your favorite person, turned least favorite person in the D.A?", asked Ginny with a laugh.

"Cho Chang", said Harry glumly with a look of embarrassment. The door opened instantly and Harry almost dropped to the floor when a red head jumped and wrapped her legs around him. But as fast as she jumped on him, she jumped off him.

"Oi, sorry.", said Ginny with flushed cheeks.

"No problem- listen Gin." started Harry with a squeak in his voice and cheeks the color of Ginny's hair, but he was cut off, by Ginny, mumbling incoherent things that he couldn't understand. He thought that he caught a few words that made no sense pieced together so just when he was about to start again she said something.

"Um Harry, go upstairs and wait for me in my room.", she said with every hint of seriousness in her face and voice.

"Um… Gin… its not that I don't….. er…. Want to… but um, I don't think I should." he said but instead of anger and hurt he heard fake laughing and real sighing. He decided to try and talk to her again. "Um Ginny, what are you thinking about?", he asked looking in her eyes.

"I was thinking about what I said. And I asked myself, 'Ginny, which part of what you said sounded like a request'. I wasn't asking you, I was telling you to go and wait for me in my room. Don't even look at me like that, GO!", she yelled her voice was just as serious with her face, with a stern look worthy to make McGonagall weep. "I'll be up in 5 minutes.", she yelled after.

Harry didn't know why, but as soon as she finished, he ran to her room.

Why? he thought. She isn't my girlfriend anymore. Even though I wish she was.

"Why does it have to be so hard?", he said out loud.

"You know, I was wondering the same exact thing.", said a small voice attached to a redhead who was carrying a bag of candy. "Here's breakfast", she said handing him the bag.

"Cool. So what'd you" , he asked her very carefully, trying not to anger her.

"Hmmmm. Um, well I guess I was trying to tell you that-", she looked up only to see Harry staring at her. She caught his gaze, but after a few seconds looked away.

"This break-up thing is getting awkward, isn't it?", Harry asked still eyeing her for a response.

"Huh? Oh sorry my mind was on other things. Oh yeah and that's just it, it doesn't have to be. You see, what we had was a very good - really good- great- wonderful friendship? I mean we didn't just snog" at this both of their faces went extremely red. "When we did, it was fun, but we did other things. Okay, listen to this we could have the Ron Hermione relationship. We can just be good friends and it wont be nearly as awkward if we work hard to make it normal. I mean I've been listening to this Canadian muggle song, by Alexz Johnson called, "There's Us". In the song she says, and I quote:

'not everything is supposed to come true,

some words are best unsaid,

some love is not really love at all.

I keep everything I share with you,

and that's enough, There's Us'

And I don't know about you but I can live with that, because you were always kinda one of my distant friends before. I can live with that, maybe this just happened to make us closer friends. I mean I've always like you as a friend. So what d'you say? Friends?", she concluded as she stuck her had out.

"Friends.", he confirmed accepting her hand.

"Good, she said jumping up on her bed so that she was taller and facing him. "Oh, and Harry.

"Yeah, Gin?", he asked sitting down on the cot laid out for company.

I'm pregnant.", Ginny said jumping on her bed as Harry blacked out on the cot.

2 minutes later Harry woke up to cold water being poured on him.

"What d'you mean, by pregnant? Do you mean oh, I'm pregnant, or I'm pregnant?", he asked getting up.

"What's the difference?", she asked laughing.

"How can you laugh, oh my God, Ginny are you okay? Oh I'm gonna have a kid- but wait, what are you laughing at?"

Ginny couldn't stop laughing.

"I'm-sorry-I-just-cant-believe-you fainted.", she said calming down until she finally stopped laughing. "Oh and Harry-", she continued. "I cant be pregnant, we've never had sex." At this Harry's faced dropped, and then he glared at Ginny, and replied ,

"Oh, then that was someone else." At this Ginny's face dropped and Harry's face turned innocent, then they both started to laugh. As soon as the were done, Ginny got up took Harry's hand and led him into the living room. When Harry got to the living room he was shocked, in the living room was a Playstation2 and a big screen television.

"Close your mouth, you'll let the flies in", said Ginny while pushing Harry on the couch. "Okay, so what do you wanna play? Ooh, I know Streetz V3, you've played basketball before right Harry?"

"Where'd you get this, and how do you know about it?" he asked still in shock.

"Hermione, thought that we'd need to avoid each other, while you're here, soooooo she sent it over. Oh and I've been taking muggle studies since first year.", she said nonchalantly "So do you or don't you wanna play?", she added

"Of course, I wanna play."

"Okay, Mr. Potter. Lets play."

"Oh, and Ginerva, prepare to lose", he said with a smirk

"Oh, Potter. You cut me deep" Ginny joked wiping away mock tears. Harry laughed. They played Streets for 2 hours straight until Ginny's stomach grumbled.

"Hungry, Ginerva?", asked Harry with a laugh.

"You know it, I am eating for two." Ginny retorted with a laugh. Harry started to laugh too. Until Harry got up and said,

"Lets get some food."

"From?", Ginny asked. "I've been eating candy for 3 days straight for a reason. I figure that if I'm really fat, that I can make Dean stop asking me out, because by then I'll definitely have stopped wearing my mini skirts. And there is no cooked food. And I don't want him asking me out again, now that we've broken up. He's getting really annoying now that he only looks at my", Ginny looked down any realized that she was only wearing a pair of boxer shorts that only covered half of what they should be covering and a halter top that exposed her belly button, blushed and then started to laugh. "Harry, you really could've told me that for about 3 whole hours I've basically been naked.", at this Ginny immediately regretted her words, because Harry started to cough. "Anyway, I don't think we should go out in public, unless you wanna go get some food from a muggle place? But then again we're in the middle of nowhere. So how do you suppose we get food?"

"Ginny, didn't your mom leave groceries here?", Harry asked while laughing.

"Um, I don't know how to tell you this so I'll just say it, your fly is open. And dare I say, boxers with snitches on them, very nice Potter, very nice. Oh and to answer your question: I don't cook. 'Kay?", Ginny laughed while Harry blushed and gave an awkward chuckle.

"Well then, you will be starved to nothing Ginerva, or you will get really fat and Dean really wont all of that.", said Harry gesturing towards parts of her that were hidden by clothing.

Ginny blushed and then slapped Harry.

"That hurt Potter, and you", she said pointing at him. "-have no right to look in any of these places.", finished Ginny gesturing towards her breast and bottom half, at this Harry laughed and nodded. But Harry couldn't help but notice that she had gotten bigger in that area, but then confirmed it true when he saw a piece of tissue drop out. Ginny noticed him looking and saw the tissue drop out she started to laugh and then straightened up and said, "Hey Potter". Harry looked up and was met by a ball of tissue hitting him in the face. He laughed then lunged himself at her to start the tickle torture. Her laugh was the music to his ears, he was in love with her and he wanted to be with her. He caught her gaze, and after a minute he leaned down and kissed her forehead, nose, chin and both cheeks, then got off her.

"Do you wanna go to Hermione's house, Ginny?", he asked suddenly finding his hands very interesting. "Maybe we can finally get her and Ron together.", he said with an almost forced laugh, then he looked at her. She looked as if she was thinking the out of the blue said,

"What did you wanna talk to me about?" He looked confused, so she asked again, "You said you had something important to tell me, in the letter. What was it?", she asked again with a suspicious look on her face.

"The truth?", he asked realizing what she was talking about.

"That would be nice", she said with a sugary sweet smile plastered on.

"Uh-", Harry started off, but then realized she said that she wanted to be friends. "I wanted to say that.. Um, I don know how to say this but" Think… Think- Got it. "Ithinkweshouldseeotherpeople.", he blurted out before he really thought about it. He instantly regretted it, by seeing the look on Ginny's face. But he didn't honestly know how she felt, because she knew the truth.

"Um, okay Harry, if you think that's best.", she said trying her hardest not to crack a smile. As soon as she said this she got up. "Can I borrow Hedwig?", she asked.

"Um, yeah of course, you don't have to ask.", he said confused. "Who are you writing?", he asked eagerly getting up to follow her. She laughed, when she noticed him on her heels.

"How are we getting to Hermione's? Should I tell her we're coming over? I'll write her too, okay?", she asked. He nodded, but then looked confused.

"Too? Who else are you writing?", he asked nervously.

"Oh, Dean and Seamus.", she replied nonchalantly. "Harry, what happened? Why are you getting all red?", she asked as they got into her room.

"Why are you writing to Dean and Seamus?", Harry asked through clenched teeth.

"Oh, that. Well Seamus sent me an owl, about 3 weeks ago, asking if I was okay, because of- well- of course you know, but then he asked me out and I said I wasn't sure that you'd like that, but now that we got this whole thing sorted out, I just thought that - well- I would go out with him now.", she said casually, as if discussing the weather and half way through writing the letter. Harry was livid but tried not to look it.

"What about Dean?", he asked again, through clenched teeth.

"Harry, sit down, you're making me nervous. Oh, um, where was I?", she asked trying not to laugh.

"You were telling me, why exactly, you're writing to Dean Thomas." he said through clenched teeth and making a fist. Ginny pretended that she didn't notice. But laughed.

"Oh yeah, Dean. Now, um, you sure you wanna hear this?", she asked. He nodded. She laughed and shrugged. "Oh um okay, well, Dean. Um well, alright, so Dean. Um, okay. Alright so after Dumbledore's funeral, Dean asked me if I would leave you for him, and since we were broken up I said that we could be friends and then he kissed me and I didn't pull away. When the kiss was over I said that when we-" Ginny gestured between Harry and herself. "or rather when I broke up with you that I would write to him. And we could be together." Ginny instantly regretted saying this because Harry looked distraught. Ginny jumped on her bed and Harry stood up to leave, but first he turned to her.

"Gin, did you really-", but he was cut off, by a flash of red hair. Ginny jumped on him.

"No.", she laughed. He placed her gently on the bed and then laid down next to her. "So", she started. "What'd you really wanna tell me?", she asked still laughing and looking straight in his eyes. He took her hand in his. At this show of affection she rolled over so that she was on top of him. He took this in, and put his hand on her waist. They held this gaze, then rested their foreheads against each others.

"Ginerva Weasley, you've been there for me for soon to be seven years. Two simple words like 'Good luck' made me like you instantly. You were the first girl that noticed me, and not as Harry Potter, but as 'weird boy trying to get onto the platform'. It took me six years to realize that I liked you and two weeks to realize that, I love you Ginerva Weasley. And I wanna be with you. You" Ginny had tears welling in her eyes. Harry rolled over so that he was on top of her. Ginny closed here eyes. Harry leaned in and kissed her forehead, placed kisses on her eyelids, kissed her nose, and then kissed her chin. Ginny opened her eyes.

"If I didn't know any better Mr. Potter, I would think you were trying to seduce me. Question: If I were to say that, would I be right?", asked Ginny with a smile in her eyes. Harry tucked a curl of hair behind her ear. That action let Ginny know to close her eyes. He gently placed his hand behind her neck tracing small circles that made her feel that their "just friends" rule was certainly broken. His hand lightly stroked her cheek. "Ginny I love you", Harry spoke these words slowly. He slowly leant down and placed his lips gently against hers. Ginny started to kiss him back and finally deepened the kiss. She tangled her hands in his hair, then moved her hands to his neck tracing circles and giving him the same chill that he gave her. She broke the kiss breathing heavily and finally spoke,

"Did you mean it?" As soon as she said this Harry lifter her halter top so that it revealed her stomach and traced 'I love you' lightly on her stomach then nodded. He then got up and said,

"Get dressed Love, we have to go to Hermione's I'll pack our stuff, you get dressed."

"Okay, but are we together or aren't we, because we can be friends with benefits. You love me I love you. I can wait for you. And use, as my very own love slave. We are friends first right, because I want to be able to kiss you, etc., etc., without it making things awkward." asked Ginny, with a smile. Harry laughed, then smiled.

"We are great friends with even better benefits, until this is over. Then we will be what we want to be." said Harry. Ginny got up then jumped on him. She lightly brushed her lips over his, then said with a laugh,

"Get out of my room, so I can get dressed."

He laughed then left the room. Ten minutes later Ginny arrived downstairs in a black mini skirt, with baby blue drawstrings and baby blue ridges that hit just below upper thigh, a baby blue t-shirt, with black and blue thigh highs, and black sneakers. Her hair was curled and pulled back with two curls over her left eye. As soon as she got down Harry objected. He set down the bags.

"Please Ginny, just change.", asked Harry with a pout.

"Do you not like it? Or do you think that everyone will like it, and by everyone I mean every man.", she asked. "Put the lip away.", she added sternly pushing up his lip, kissing it then gently biting it. "Fine if you want me to change, I will.", she said walking away with a swing in her hips that made Harry once again beg her to change. Ginny decided to wear the clothes she started wearing when Harry broke up with her. So she put on her size 26 black jeans and skull and crossbones belt so that it wouldn't fall, her big black 2 xl t-shirt and a big black hoodie. She kept her hair curled, but put it in a messy bun and covered it with a black fitted cap. She covered the hat with the hood and walked downstairs. When she got to Harry he walked towards her and took off her hood and hat.

"You're beautiful.", he said as he picked her up.

"Hem hem, but how may I ask are we getting to Hermione's house?"

"Well, Professor Umbridge, by the floo network of course. You are going first I presume. Just shout Hermione's house and off you go.", Harry retorted.

"And since when has Hermione's house been connected to our floo network?", she asked

"Since Ron went there, they kept it connected in case you got lonely, duh.", Harry chuckled

"So, I've been sleeping with a teddy bear for a week for nothing? Weird.", laughed Ginny.

"You'll be going first malady. Even though you don't look like it.", Harry laughed.

"Oooh Harry since when have you swung that way, because if I don't look like a lady and you were about to kiss me- I'm worried.", Ginny said before kissing him on the cheek.

"I wouldn't talk missy, since I have you in my arms and can and will drop you if I want. But if I get a kiss, I will forget all about it.", said Harry closing his eyes. Ginny drew circles on the back of his neck, leant next to his ear and bit the lobe, but not before she whispered,

"I love you." Then she traced feather light kisses along his jaw, but suddenly she pulled away.

"Come on Love, we gotta get to Hermione's." Ginny stepped into the fireplace and shouted,

"Hermione's House."

When they got to Hermione's house they saw Hermione and Ron asleep on the couch, Hermione resting on Ron's shoulder. Ron's head on Hermione's head. Harry and Ginny started laughing. Hermione began to stir then screamed. Ron instantly jumped up. Harry and Ginny just doubled over in laughter.

"What the bloody hell are you laughing about? And who the bloody hell is this", shouted Hermione gesturing towards Ginny with her hat and hood on looking at the floor. Ginny turned to Harry and kissed him on the lips. When they broke apart Ron and Hermione gaped, they were both in shock. Finally someone spoke, it was Harry. He turned to Ron and said,

"Ron please don't tell Ginny about this, she wouldn't be happy if she knew this is really why I broke up with her." He turned to Ginny and kissed her again. This time they stayed this way until Ginny broke the kiss. Ron looked livid, until Ginny took off her hat turned to Harry and said,

"You left me to be with a guy?" They all doubled over in laughter. Especially Hermione, who said,

"I'm guessing you guys are back together. Oh, are you guys staying, my cousin is coming from America and I don't like her. We used to be good friends until she lost the weight and now she is in love with herself. She is so vein. She also wants everything that I have. The first summer back since she lost the weight, I had this muggle- erm- friend and he, started to date her, she dumped him and he still wont talk to me. She's also really sluttish, oh and this is most important-"

Hermione was interrupted by the doorbell. She went to answer the door and in came an average height girl, that looked just like Hermione except with tightly curled shoulder length black hair with blonde highlights pulled into a side pony tail with two curls over her left eye. She crystal blue eyes. She had on a blue mini skirt with black ridges and a black drawstring that just about reached upper thigh and a black shirt with black and blue thigh highs and black sneakers. She walked in and her and Hermione started glaring at each other. The girl spoke first, "Hermione Jane Granger, you have changed.", said the girl with an American accent. "Hermione replied with, "Veronica Eden Briahn Lilix Granger, you are more gorgeous than I remember, have you gained weight?". They both broke out in phony laughter until Hermione said, "Oh, my manners. Ronnie, this is Ron, Ginny and Harry." gesturing towards the group in an annoyingly phony smile.

"Hermione who's Ginny, isn't that a girls name?", asked Veronica. Ginny laughed then pulled off her hat to show her face with mascara and eyeliner intensifying her eyes to show that she was indeed a girl. She then gestured a hand shake, but Veronica just walked past and moved towards Harry.

"Hi, I'm Veronica, but my friends call me Ronnie. I think that you can definitely call me Ronnie.", she said to Harry. "So can you.", she said pointing towards Ron. "And of course you can Hermie. Oh and you too Jessie." she said pointing at Ginny. Ron couldn't help but snicker. Hermione had an apologizing look on her face. Ginny nodded it off like she had a plan, but somehow Hermione didn't want to know what it was. "So are you Harry or Ron?", said Veronica twirling her hair and looking deep into Harry's eyes.

"I find it incredibly funny that you can remember both Harry and Ron's names, but you cant remember Ginny.", interrupted Ginny. "Ya know I had that same out fit on this morning only in black, didn't I Harry?" said Ginny walking towards an uncomfortable Harry and a Veronica playing with his shirt collar. Ginny pushing her way past Veronica to get to him. "Hermione where's our room?", Ginny asked pulling Harry away from Veronicas grip on his collar.

"Boys are sharing a room, and you and I are going to share a room so that we can have slumber parties, but Veronica has her own room, Ginny. You knew that.", said Hermione trying to find out Ginny's plans, by plastering on a sweet smile.

"Yes, but that was until Harry proposed to me this morning.", retorted Ginny. "Didn't you baby?", asked Ginny with a wink. Ginny pulled him into a long kiss before he could say anything. When they broke apart Ginny looked at an angry Veronica and said, "Vanessa, dude. Just kidding I haven't had a crush on Harry for like 2 years now. It was only a four year crush.", said Ginny laughing. Harry looked confused. "Remember when I sent you that Valentine." Harry blushed and then laughed. "Listen Vanessa, dude. You can have him. Harry is just my really good friend. Ill Harry and I just kissed.", said Ginny with realization and an award winning disgusted face. "That's like kissing my brother. Aren't you just like my big brother Harry? Anyway, I gotta do something to get that image out of my head. Harry come on you and Ron can carry my bags upstairs for me." Ginny walked upstairs and Ron and Harry followed. When they were safe in Hermione's room. Harry looked at Ginny as she plopped down on the bed. "Oh give the ex- fat girl a little of the Potter charm and sexiness, let the bitch think she's got a chance. Flirt with her a little. Go out with her, kiss her. Pretend she's me. If you don't it'll ruin her 'confidence'", Said Ginny with air quotes. You wouldn't want that would you?" asked Ginny pulling Harry onto the bed with her. Harry leaned in to kiss her, but Ginny interrupted. "Ooh and we cant kiss or anything. It'll make her feel like she's being cheated on." Harry groaned.

"How did I get pulled into this?" he asked laying on the bed next to Ginny.

"You love me. I love you. You are like my big brother. Ron, why are you standing there like that?", asked Ginny. Ron was staring into space with his mouth open not hearing a word of this.

"She's beautiful isn't she?", Ron asked staring into space.

"Who Hermione?" asked Harry. "Yeah, she is."

"No", said Ron. "Veronica, she's gorgeous."

"Ron, I hate to break it to you but she is Hermione, except she's a bitch with an accent, hair dye, highlights, and blue eyes. You are in love with Hermione, except you've never seen her dress like that. So you are in shock because to you, Veronica is the how you want Hermione to dress for you. Anyway, Veronica is gonna be Harry's girlfriend. You have your chance with the authentic version, Harry, you have the artificial." said Ginny in a matter-of-fact way. Harry looked at her in awe as Ron left the room, struck by cupid.

"What kind of girlfriend/friend with benefits are you? Pawning me off on some random girl. You should be ashamed of yourself." said Harry jokingly. Ginny looked at him and stuck her lip out.

"I would do it for you.", said Ginny, giving the puppy dog look.

"Put the lip away. And no you wouldn't.", replied Harry.

"Yes I would."

"Okay, then date my cousin Dudley.", replied Harry with a smirk.

"The muggle? Okay, what does he look like?", asked Ginny defeated.

"Okay well he's fat. Remember that round blond boy who picked me up from Kings Cross?" asked Harry. Ginny nodded then sunk her head. "Do we have a deal?" asked Harry smirking.

"I thought you said you loved me. But you don't." said Ginny dramatically getting up and walking through the door. Ginny poked her head back in the door. "Oh and Harry. We have a deal." she blew a kiss to him and said, "Bye brother. Love you." He caught the kiss and put it to his heart before he replied,

"I love you too baby sister", with a wink. When Ginny got downstairs she heard Hermione and Veronica talking.

"So….What's the deal with him and Ginny? Are they going out? Are they just friends?", asked Veronica, but before Hermione could say anything Ginny interrupted.

"I told you we were just friends. Vienna, right?" asked Ginny gesturing towards Veronica.

"Actually its Veron-" said Veronica, but Ginny again interrupted.

"Anyway Vanity, I think that you and Harry would be cute together, but not as cute as you and Ron. Cant you picture her and Ron Hermione?" Ginny asked with a knowing look, Hermione's face dropped.

"Ill, I hate red heads, no offence of course", Veronica said with a too sweet smile.

"None taken, but you should touch up your hair dye. The murky brown hair is showing." said Ginny with (if possible) a sweeter smile. Veronica's face dropped, Hermione's lit up. "Of course, you have the same color as Hermione, but her brown is vibrant, yours is just dull. Oh, no offence.", said a smiling Ginny.

"Well, anyway. Ron isn't ugly, he's just really-" but before he could say anything Ginny and Hermione stood up. Hermione spoke up first.

"There is absolutely nothing wrong with Ron. He is sweet and gorgeous, and how dare you come into my house and insult one of my friends?" Veronica looked happy, Hermione looked livid, and then she looked afraid. She quickly added, "If you're into that sort" She quickly left the room. Ginny followed after her leaving a Veronica to run up the stairs leading to her room.

"What was that all about Hermie?" asked Ginny with a smile.

"Now that she knows that I like Ron, she's going to go after him. I forgot to tell you guys that she has made it a life goal to have everything that I want. That muggle boy, I was going out with him, but we were lifelong friends. The one holiday she came back he cheated on me with her. After he cheated on me with her, he told me that he wanted to be with her. I said okay, and he begged for my friendship. I forgave him. Then told him maybe he should re-think going out with her. He stopped talking to me for her. She, cheated on him, and then brutally dumped him in front of his friends. He is still mad at me." explained an angry Hermione on the verge of tears. "Oh and, did I forget to mention that she is a slut she had sex with all of his" Hermione gasped. "Merlin's beard she's going to try and have sex with Harry and Ro-" Hermione stopped she was having trouble breathing while Ginny calmed her down. "Call Ron", she gave a cross between a gasp and a croak

"RON" Ginny yelled. "RONALD WEASLEY COME DOWN HERE NOW!"

Tears were now streaming down Hermione's face.

"What's your plan Gin?" Hermione asked in less than a sighing whisper. She finally calmed down. Ginny smiled. Ron came downstairs.

"I'll talk to you later Hermione." said a smiling Ginny running upstairs.

"You called mother?" asked Ron sarcastically with a smile. Hermione laughed dryly.

"Ron were friends, right?" asked Hermione with a nervous look on her face.

"Hermione, please. You know you're my best friend. One of them, at least." assured Ron with a warming smile.

"Okay, then will you promise me something?" asked Hermione with fear and hope in her eyes, a nervous smile playing on her lips and her hands sweating from all of that mixed together.

"Anything Hermione.", said Ron laughing at how nervous she was. To him she looked really nervous. He thought she looked beautiful that way. Then random images of Veronica started in Ron's mind and he smiled stupidly. He wondered what she was doing at that moment. Then he thought of Hermione again. She smelled great and she was always so nice to hima and she smelled, incredible. He wondered what she was thinking. He wondered if she liked him.

Hermione on the other hand was thinking of what to say to Ron. She decided that, she would save telling him that Veronica was no good, when he showed interest in her. She also decided on hat to say to Ron.

"What do you want to do today?" she asked with a smile playing at her lips, because of the way he looked at her. He snapped out of his trance.

"Huh?" he asked stupidly. 'Great now I'm an idiot, who cant make full sentences' he thought.

She laughed.

"What do you want to do today?" she asked again, with a bigger smile.

"Well the other day we watched, one of those movie thingies, we should do that again." he said with a smile.

"Oh okay, I'll tell everybody to get ready to go to the rental place." with that Hermione went upstairs leaving Ron with a smile on his face. He went upstairs thinking, Gin was right, I am in love with her.

When Hermione got into her room she saw Veronica flirting with Harry, while Ginny was laying on the bed laughing to herself ad fling a soccer ball in the air. Hermione went to sit on the bed ext to Ginny.

"Gin why are you laughing?" whispered Hermione. Ginny laughed harder then dropped the ball.

"Watch this", whisperd Ginny nudging her shoulder towards Veronica and Harry, then picking the ball back up. Within a few seconds Hermione could see why Ginny was laughing. Veronica was hoisted on the lap of Harry talking.

"My favorite singer is Brittany Spears. She is a great dancer." Veronica started dancing on Harry's lap, when Harry started motioning for Ginny to stop her behind Veronica's back. Veronica started to touch Harry's hair and leant her head forward when Ginny threw the soccer ball at her head. Veronica quickly turned around and glared at Ginny. Ginny gave a soft chuclkle and said,

"Oops, I did it again. So sorry, dear. Anyway Verona, what do you want to do tonight." Veronica gave a loud huff at the name Ginny gave her, and turned to Harry.

"Harry, what do you want to do? Oh, how about, we go out." She had a look of hope in her eyes.

"Yeah, okay. Ginny, Hermione where do you guys want to go?" Harry asked quickly. Veronica looked livid. She spoke as soon as Ginny opened her mouth. Hermione back with a photo album in her hands and an amused look on her face. She showed Ginny the picture. Ginny broke out laughing. Veronica ignored them.

"I meant, just me and you.", said Veronica pointing at her and Harry. "Jessie wouldn't want to go anyway she wouldn't be able to find a date." Ginny laughed even harder. "What are you laughing at?" asked Veronica. Ginny had to calm down , she finally spoke.

"Veranda, I can find a date, so Hermione, Ron and I will be going with you and Harry. I can find a date easily, and I wont have to spend three summers at 'England's Camp for overweight youngsters'", said Ginny laughing and showing the picture. Veronica's face dropped. She jumped up and left to the second guestroom.

"Ginny, I am not doing that again", said Harry, breathing heavily. Ginny took off her hat, removed the hoodie and the t-shirt. She then revealed her halter top, shook out her hair and then walked towards Harry. His breathing deepened. Hermione waved her wand then left Harri and Ginny in the room alone. Ginny put her hand behind Harry's neck and traced a-symmetrical hearts. She could've sworn that Harry stopped breathing. She stood on her toes and kissed his neck. He let out the breath that he was holding in. He pulled away. She gave him the puppy dog look, the eyes and pout. He laughed. She laughed. He put his hand behind her neck, and traced small circles, the he leaned in. She pulled away, she let out a breath. When someone finally spoke, it was her.

"Okay. So I guess you hold the same power over me, that I hold over you.", she said as she stood on her toes and whispered, "I love you", the bit his earlobe. His breth definitely stopped this time. Then Ginny kissed his cheek. "Get ready, we have to go to your aunt and uncles house. Okay, since he's a muggle, how are we gonna do this? I mean they don't like you, so I have to pretend I don't know you. Or I could be walking down the street and you could try and hit on me. You know, since he doesn't like you, maybe he'll try and get me instead of you. How about it?" Harry looked blank.

"You actually want to meet Dudley? I don't feel too comfortable about this. I don't want his hands on my baby" he said putting his arms around her. Ginny laughed.

"I'm just trying to make you feel comfortable. You have to deal with Verona, she is worse than Phlegm. I just, hey maybe we'll both dump them brutally and then get together in public, after you profess your love to me, but only if you want. I just want to dump your cousin, because of what he's done to you, my baby.", said Ginny with a laugh. She pulled him down for a kiss on the cheek. "Oh, and maybe, the two evil muggle cousins will get together. The two bitchy muggle folks getting together in the end", she asked all in one breath, then added tentatively, "Are you afraid that I'll begin to fall in love with him?" Harry's face dropped.

"No, I hope that you love me enough to not fall in love with Dudley. I think that you love me." Harry's face then became serious. He quickly added, "You do love me right?" Ginny laughed.

"I love you more than you know", she said with a smile. She lifted his shirt and played with the elastic of his boxers. His breath hitched in his throat. He gulped. She pulled him down into a kiss. She gently moved her lips against his, running her tongue across his bottom lip he granted. They stayed that way until they had a dire need for air. She started pulling up his shirt. He obliged, as she continued to kiss him repeatedly.

"I..don't…think….we….should- mmm, that feels good." he said as Ginny moved to his ear. "No, no. Ginny….Ginny…please. Oh my God." Ginny moved down to his neck. He thought about what was going on and what they were about to do, as she pushed him onto the bed. He had to stop it.

"Ginny, listen. I love you, but I think that we should wait. At least until were able to have PDA's. I love you, and I want everyone to know it. Can we please drop this act with Hermione's cousin?"

Ginny nodded.

"Harry, we cant. I didn't explain this to you. But this is something that we have to do."

Harry looked skeptical.

"And why, pray tell, do we have to do this?"

"If we don't do this, Veronica is going to steal Ron from Hermione."

Harry looked confused, then spoke.

"But, Hermione doesn't have Ron." Ginny glared daggers at him, then her expression softened and she bit her lip. He could tell that she was about to go into a long explaination. She took a deep breath.

"Okay, where do I start? Hermione's cousin hates her. She wants everything that Hermione has. A few years back, Hermione had this boyfriend. Her cousin seduced the boy and then he dumped Hermione for Veronica. The boy asked Hermione if they could still be friends, she said yes. Veronica, cheated on him and dumped the boy in front of all of his friends. He's still mad at Hermione," Ginny looked at Harry, expectantly.

"But why is he still mad at Hermione?" questioned Harry.

"Well, I really don't know, but remember what Dumbledore said. About people being able to forgive people better for being wrong than for being right. Well, Hermione told him that she didn't think it was too great about them going together. He got mad at Hermione and stopped talking to her." Harry laughed.

"What does that have to do with Veronica and Ron?" Ginny looked at him as if he were helpless and then realized that she left something out.

"Oh, well we were talking downstairs and I wanted to see what she thought of Ron. She was about to say something insulting about Ron when Hermione jumped up and said that Ron was GORGEOUS. Vermonica-" Harry laughed at the name his girlfriend used, he had only once heard her say Veronica's name right.

"Anyway, the girl. She got the biggest smile on her face and ran up here. I think that if you reject her that she's is going to go after Ron. If she goes after Ron, Hermione will have to stoop to drastic measures to get him back. And if she dumps him, that could end your friendship, your trio could be ruined." Harry sighed then pulled Ginny onto his lap.

"Please don't wear anything that'll make him wanna jump your bones." begged Harry. Ginny looked confused.

"What are you saying?" she questioned. Harry kissed her on the cheek and said,

"I'm saying, 'Get dressed so we can get your date'." Harry lifted Ginny off his lap and walked towards the door.

"Hey Harry" Harry turned around. Ginny was exposing her bare shoulder.

"Wanna help me get dressed?" she asked seductively. Harry glared at her.

"You are horrible." he said as he used all he had to walk out the door. He stopped as he saw something land on the floor in front of him. He examined it and it turned out to be Ginny's bra. She laughed as Harry whimpered and left the room.

Harry looked downstairs to talk to Hermione. When he finally found her she was in the living room sitting on the couch with her arms folded. He sat down next to her.

"Hermione whats wrong?" he asked. She looked at him and plastered on a smile.

"Harry nothing is wrong with me. I'm fine."

"Tsk, tsk. That wont do. Hermione tell me whats wrong. I love you. I deserve to know."

Hermione laughed.

"Are you flirting with me", Hermione tried to keep a straight face, but failed. She and Harry burst out laughing.

"Of course not. My heart is set for another. You know that. But I want to know, why are you crying?" Hermione sat still for a while. Harry looked at her, her face was expressionless, her eyes were empty and nostrils flared.

"I am afraid that he is going to fall for her. I'm afraid that he'll end up like Brandis.", she said it in a little more than a whisper and a sigh. Harry looked at her, confusion in hi eyes. Receiving this look Hermione continued.

"Oh, sorry. Brandis, was this muggle boy that I dated. Well, judging by that look on your face she told you about that, but she doesn't know everything. In fourth year after that whole thing with Ronald and Viktor, I decide that the best thing to do would be to give up on the both of them. So I broke up with Viktor and told him that we could remain friends. Brandis was my best friend before I came to school. When I got back home for the holiday before fifth year, I started going out with Brandis to get over Ronald. I already figured that we would never be and that he already lost interest in me. Brandis was my Ron." Harry looked confused. Hermione quickly added,

"Everytime I saw Brandis, I saw Ron. He was my nothing to me. I only stayed with him for THAT reason. He never meant anything to me. But, Ron- Ron is my everything. Anyway, I only dated Brandis for two weeks that summer. Everything was alright, until I went to Grimmauld Place and I was with Ron again. I fell in love with him all over again. Then I came home for Christmas Holiday. My parents decided to bring Veronica and Brandis on the ski trip with us. Me, Veronica and Brandis shared a suite. Me and Veronica in the same bed and Brandis in the one across the suite. My parents felt that since we've been friends forever it was okay, and since Veronica comes here every holiday, she has known Brandis since forever also. This all happened the day that before I came to Grimmauld Place on the Knight Bus. Okay, so I wake up to use the bathroom, and I decide to stay up for a while and watch television. So I start watching t.v., and I hear these noises coming from Brandis' part of the suite, so I turn the t.v. down and I go to get my wand. I go into Brandis' side and find him and Veronica doing- well you know", at this Hermione became furiously red. Harry knew what she was talking about, but decided to make her finish. Harry smirked and replied slyly,

"Actually Hermione, I don't know what you are talking about."

"Harry James Potter, youb know that I meant that they were having- uh don't make me say it. Gosh they were having sexual intercourse." she let out in a fierce whisper. Harry laughed.

"Oh, so what are you so sad about? If you didn't care about him as more than a friend-"

Hermione interrupted.

"No Harry you don't understand, I wasn't finished. Okay, so, I go in see them and start laughing. Hysterically, I might add. So, she turns around and he's jumping up trying to put his clothes back on and she lights up a cigarette and try's to start a full blown conversation with me. All I could do is stare at her and I wasn't even mad I was just shocked. So, he finishes putting on his clothes and he asks me if he can talk to me in the other side of the suite. So, he tells me he wants to break up, and I just started to laugh. That's not the bad part, I actually felt guilty. Don't talk yet Harry-" Harry just opened his mouth and Hermione held her hands up and stopped him.

"Listen to everything that I have to say. I felt guilty because I didn't care. The whole time that", Hermione paused. Harry could tell she was starting to have difficulty saying this and that she was uncomfortable by the tint in her cheeks.

"It's okay Hermione, you can tell me anything", Harry reassured.

"Okay, the whole time, I was just thinking about how long it would be until I saw you and Ron again. And when he broke up with me, and asked if we could still be friends. I happily said yes, because I knew that our so called 'relationship' wasn't ever going to be anything more than it was. But then he told me, he wanted to be with Ronnie. I didn't want to say anything, right away, or at least until our friendship was back on track. So I said alright. The next day I left, because I couldn't wait to see you and Ron. Anyway, when I saw Ron- and you of course Harry, I was so happy, I forgot what happened. Anyway, when summer came again, I walked in on Brandis and Veronica on my bed snogging each other. I was disgusted. Anyway, that night they dragged me to a teenage club. Veronica started dancing with this guy that Brandis and I went to school with when we were younger, and I was sitting at a table. Brandis asked me to dance and I said whatever. Then I see Veronica and this guy going to the lift. Now Harry, this place has two floors, club for the public section and the private party section. I decided to follow them. But before I did that I talked to Brandis and I told him that maybe he should stop going out with Veronica. He told me I was jealous and that she was prettier than me and that he wanted her. I laughed and I wanted to make him eat his words so I told him that maybe we should go find Veronica. He said yeah so we got to the lift and it wouldn't come down off the second floor. So I suggested we use the stairs, he said no that he was going to find Veronica in the bathroom. So I ran upstairs and I couldn't find Veronica. It turns out they stopped the lift and did it there. So I decided that Brandis wouldn't believe me. When I got back downstairs he told me that he was going to my house to see if she was alright because he couldn't find her anywhere. And I tried one more time telling him that Veronica was upstairs. He completely ignored me. I don't know how fate worked it, but as soon as he got off the coat check-out line, somebody opened the lift and expose Veronica putting on her skirt and the man zipping up his pants. Nobody saw but me and Brandis. But Harry do you know what the worse part is?" Harry looked amazed.

"Hermione how am I supposed to go out with this girl. I cant do it, she's slep with everyone. Hold on, where is she anyway?" Hermione gave an empty laugh.

"She went to get a make-over. Anyway the worse part of the whole thing is that Brandis, didn't dump her then. SHE dumped HIM the day before I went to the Burrow. I cant believe that and now he wont talk to me." Harry put his hands up to signal Hermione to stop.

"Is this really why you're mad?", he asked.

"It leads up to it, but Harry, just please let me speak." Harry nodded and let her proceed. "Anywat, two weeks after the incident Brandis, stopped talking to me and Veronica, just acted as if nothing happened. So, um. My neighbors dad, oh- you have to meet my neighbor. She moved came here for a summer from America, but she went back, and now she's moving here permanently. Something is just familiar about her. Anyway, her dad coaches Brandis' team and he invited us to the practice and Veronica wanted to go, so mum said I had to go with her. Anyway, were at the practice and she runs off to the locker room while they're practicing and, comes out with a different guy. This time, I didn't say anything and me and Krysta- short for Krystathaili, just sat back and watched it unfold. Okay so, Brandis goes in the locker room to get something, and we hear a yell, next thing we know Veronica comes out fixing herself and walks out to the field. She 'accidentally' dropped something, and bent down, to pick it up- THE SLUTTY WAY! Anyway the whole futball team gathers around and she pul;ls some random guy and starts snogging him right in front of everyone, then she pushes him aside and pulls another one. Brandis looked so hurt, I felt bad for him. So then she proceeds the embarrassment and yells out that she doesn't want to be with him anymore, and that she just wanted to have a good time." Hermione looked at Harry. He was laughing. She hit him on the arm and the started laughing too. She calmed down then finished the story.

"Harry, the worse part is that he begged, on his hands and knees. He begged her to stay with him. He even started to cry. I felt so bad for him that I pulled Veronica aside and tried to talk to her. The heartless bitch started to laugh. Then I went to give him a pep talk. He had the nerve to be mad at me and not her. He told me that he didn't want any pity. He also started calling me the devil, whenever I'm home, and I see him in the supermarket he starts to hide, because whenever I'm here, Veronica's here. She even has her own room here. I hate this, but the worst part is she knows how I feel about Ron and I think that she's going to date him and you." Harry laughed. Hermione shot him a death glare. He put his hands up in his own defense.

"Hermione, I wont really be dating her, and if you finally tell Ron, then you'll be set." Hermione looked nervously at her hands, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Harry, Ron would never choose me over Veronica. I'm not pretty enough and I'll never have the courage to try and find out, so I guess we'll never know", said Hermione. Harry was about to laugh, but then looked in Hermione's eyes, only to find that she was dead serious. Harry called Ginny and Ron, then lifted Hermione's chin.

"Hermione, you're right. You're not pretty, you're beautiful." Ginny and Ron came downstairs and looked at Harry and Hermione, until Harry spoke up. "Ron, Ginny, is Hermione pretty?" Ginny, like Harry was about to laugh until she saw both of their faces, while Ron blushed and suddenly found his hands very interesting. Ginny plopped herself on the couch next to Hermione and finally said something.

"Hermione, you're beautiful." Ginny laughed. Then she looked at Ron who was now blushing a dangerous shade of red. "What about you Ron, do you think Hermione's pretty?" Ron was just about to say something when Veronica walked through the door.

"Hi everybody! How do I look? Does blonde look good on me? How about THIS?" Veronica walked over to the group with many shopping bags and pointed at her pierced navel. Her hair was now platinum blonde highlighted with uneven black streaks. Everybody stared at her. Ginny was the first to speak, but she didn't talk about how Veronica looked.

"Harry are you ready?" Ginny asked. Harry nodded and got up, only to be stopped by Veronica.

"Harry baby, where are you going?" she asked with a pout. Before Harry could say anything Ginny cut in.

"Harry and I are going out, we'll be back in and hour or two.", said Ginny looking at Veronica.

"I was talking to Harry", said Veronica with an attitude. Ginny laughed. And replied coldly.

"I am aware of that, however, I answered. And Harry doesn't know where were going anyway, it's a surprise. Ba-bye." said Ginny waving. "Oh, and Hermione, I would advise you to do everything that you need to do, in order for us to have a great time tonight." giving her a knowing look. Before Ginny walked out the door she looked back at Hermione and questioned, "What size are you?" Hermione looked confused, but answered none the less.

"I'm a size 2, why?"

"Never mind, but when I get back, were going out, before we all go out, okay?" asked Ginny.

Hermione nodded.

Harry and Ginny

They were right outside the Dursley's house Harry looked at Ginny before ringing the bell. She wore tight black bellbottom jeans with a skull and crossbone belt, she wore a black vest type button up sleeveless shirt (the shirt from the hotel scene, in the Girl Next Door) that exposed her navel, and she had on black boots. Her hair was curled and pulled back into a ponytail with two curls over her left eye. She had on black eyeliner and black eyeshadow, and pink tinted lip gloss. When Harry looked at her, he didn't want her to go out with Dudley and he didn't want want to go out with Veronica. The only girl that he wanted to be with was Ginny. But he wanted to do whatever he could to make her happy.

"Ginny, are you sure that you want to do this?", he asked once more, just in case. Ginny smiled.

"Harry, I'm sure. Don't worry, I'm only doing this for Hermione. The question is, do you think he'll go out with me? How do I look?" Harry looked at her again.

"Oh, God. I love you." She laughed.

"I love you too. Now go in and bring your cousin out I'm gonna walk around the block. I'm going to walk around the block, you try to bag me, I go for your cousin instead. I ask him out for tonight. I'm gonna go, okay?" Ginny started to walk.

"Uh, Gin. Whee is he going to pick you up, how is he going to reach you? Have you thought of that?" asked Harry. Ginny pulled a card out of her back pocket.

"Hermione gave it to me." Ginny walked away and signaled to Harry. Harry walked up to the door and Dudley answered.

"What do you want freak?"

"Hello to you too, Dudley." Harry turned around and saw Ginny walking down the block. "Anyway, where are your parents?" asked Harry, but Dudley wasn't paying attention, instead he was focused on something with his mouth wide open. Harry turned around and, wouldn't you know it, Dudley was staring at Ginny. She winked and waved at Dudley. Harry whistled and walked up to her.

"Hi", he greeted her with his hands in his pockets. She looked at him and waved, then turned to Dudley, waved and winked at him. Dudley laughed and walked over to her.

"Hi, I'm Dudley. Whats your name?" He winked at her while she twirled her hair.

"I'm Ginny", she said sweetly and turned to Harry and with a friendly smile. "And you are?" Harry's snapped his face back to Ginny, he was too busy watching Dudley stare at her chest the entire time. His eyebrow raised.

"Harry." He stuck his hand, she winked at him then gave him a regular handshake. She then turned back to Dudley and started a conversation. After ten minutes, Dudley invited Ginny into the house with Harry following behind them. An hour later Harry got up and said he had to go, Ginny got up too.

"Oh, well, I have to go now to catch the bus" she said smiling flirtatiously at Dudley.

"No,no,no,no,no. You don't have to take the bus. I'll drive you" said Dudley smiling and dingling his car keys in her face. Ginny smiled, and looked at Harry.

"I'd feel bad if you drove your me and didn't take your cousin where he needs to go" she said to Dudley. He plastered on a smile and turned to Harry.

"Where do you need to go, mate?" he asked. Harry raised his eyebrow.

"38 Oakhurst Lane, pal" responded Harry. Ginny looked at Harry.

"Oh my God. Do you know Veronica and Hermione Granger?" asked Ginny, with a surprised look on her face. Harry looked at her and smiled.

"Yeah, that's who I'm staying with" said Harry. Ginny looked shocked and then laughed.

"Oh my God. I'm staying there too. I grew up with Hermione. We were best friends until she left for that school. I'm staying there this summer, while Hermione's parents are on holiday in America." Harry looked at Ginny in disbelief. She could act. She winked and mouthed 'watch this.' She then turned to Dudley.

"Listen Dudley, since Harry and I are both going to the same place, you don't have to drive us." Dudley looked livid.

"No, Ginny baby. I insist on driving both of you." Ginny smiled shrugged then dragged Dudley out the door. Harry came outside holding Ginny's shopping bags with Hermione's outfit. Ginny stared at him while. Dudley started the car and again mouthed, 'watch this', she then tapped on the driver side window.

"Dudley, aren't you going to help Harry with his bags?" she asked with a pout and puppy dog eyes.

Dudley nodded mindlessly and got out the car. Harry laughed and got in the backseat of the car. Ginny sat in the backseat with him. When Dudley finished with the bags he got into the car.

"Ginny, wouldn't you like to sit in the front with me?" Ginny plastered on a smile, nodded and then went into the front seat.

"Dudley, do you know where Oakhurst Lane is?" Ginny asked, flirtatiously playing with his ears. Dudley flushed and nodded.

"Yeah, I do." The ride to Oakhurst was weird for Harry. He had to watch his girlfriend/friend with benefits, flirt with his cousin. And he watched his cousin stare at his girlfriends chest.

But the ride went by fast for Ginny, because she just imagined that Dudley was Harry. When they got to Oakhurst, Dudley took the liberty of taking Harry's bags for him. He then asked for a minute alone with Ginny, Harry looked at her and she winked, he turned to Dudley and with a smirk replied, "Sure Dudley, afterall I will be spending an entire month with her." He turned around then left. Dudley looked livid, but turned to Ginny and instead of looking at Ginny's eyes he spent the entire looking at her chest, Ginny tried her hardest to picture Harry and succeeded.

"Um, Ginny. Do you want to go on a date with me tonight?" Ginny nodded.

"Pick me up tonight at eight, dress for clubbing. Kay?" Ginny winked at Dudley and left him on the porch.

Ginny walked into the house and saw Harry sitting on the couch. She walked up to him.

"Where is everyone?" she asked him. He smiled.

"Upstairs. Can I ask you two questions?" She nodded. "How did you do that without throwing up? And will this plan work?" Ginny laughed.

"Do you really want to know?" He nodded. "First: I imagined Dudley was this irresistible Quidditch player that I've been in love with since I was ten years old. And second: Yes. Trust me."

"Hey- Can you describe the irresistible Quidditch player for me?" Ginny rolled her eyes, smiled then nodded.

"Well, he has the most brilliant green eyes in the world, the messiest hair around" she said pointing at his eyes then ruffling his hair. "- and a big burden that no one in the world has, that also just happens to be the sexiest thing in the world. Do you know what that is?" Ginny asked. Harry shook his head 'no'. "It's the mark that holds the world on his shoulders. The mark that makes him want to help everyone. The mark that makes him the wonderful person that he is, yet the mark that makes many people see him as one thing and one thing only. But that same mark makes me see what he really is. Humble, sweet, loving, generous, and intense" said Ginny tracing Harry's lightening shaped scar then kissing it numerous times. She then paused and got up. "That's also the mark that makes me love him." Harry's face dropped. Ginny quickly continued. "Not, because of the fame. I love him, because no matter how famous he is, he has never once gotten arrogant or cocky. I love that about him." Harry had the goofiest grin on his face.

"We are talking about me here, aren't we?" Ginny laughed.

"Of course, you are the best fake brother in the world." Ginny gave him a kiss then went upstairs to Hermione's room. Hermione was lying on her bed.

"Hermione get up, we're going out." Hermione looked confused.

"And where are we going?" she asked.

"Me, you and Ron are going to give Harry some alone time with Veronica." said Ginny with a smile. Hermione laughed.

"You trust her alone with him." she asked.

"No, but I trust him alone with her." Hermione smiled.

"Ginny where are we going?" Hermione asked getting up and following Ginny out of her room and to Ron and Harrys. Ginny barged in the room. Ron was lying on the bed.

"Ron come on lets go, me, you and Hermione are going out. And were going to get me something to wear for my date. And to get Hermione's ears pierced, and her hair done." Ron jumped up and Hermione looked afraid.

"No were not", said Hermione. Ron laughed and started to help Ginny drag her down the stairs.

"Oh, but we are. And you have to, because the outfit for tonight calls for your hair to be done", said Ginny smiling. Ron laughed.

"Where are we going tonight, Gin?" Ginny laughed.

"Well, I heard Hermione talking to Harry earlier today, and were going to some teenage club. So, we'll need dates, maybe you two should go together", said Ginny, knowingly. Hermione and Ron blushed.

"Whatever, I guess me and Ron will have to watch movies another night." said Hermione with an attitude. They walked Ppast Harry.

"Hey, where are you guys going?" asked Harry. Ginny smiled and winked at him.

"Were going to get Hermione's hair done, and to get a body piercing." replied Ginny. Harry raised his eyebrow. "What? I've always wanted my navel pierced and Hermione's going to get hers too, for the outfit tonight." Harry laughed. Hermione looked at him.

"I'm sorry Hermione but, the outfit is going to shock you. And Ron you're going because?" Ron blushed. Then had a coughing fit. Hermione continuously patted him on the back.

"Because I want to?" asked Ron looking at Ginny. Ginny nodded.

"And because Harry needs alone time with Veronica." said Hermione with a smirk. Ginny laughed then guided Hermione and Ron out of the house. Harry looked at them go in horror.

Hermione and Ron

While Harry and Ginny are away.

"Um, Ron. What do you want to do while Harry and Ginny are gone?" Hermione asked Ron as he sat on the couch with Hermione. He blushed.

"Um, we could go hang out in your room." Hermione nodded and got up, then they both went to her room. Hermione locked her door then put a silencer charm on her room. With a wave of her wand, all of Rons favorite sweets appeared.

"You're amazing, you know that?" Hermione blushed. Ron sat next to her on her bed.

"What do you want to do after we get out of Hogwarts, since there wont be anymore trouble with you-know-who? I mean, since we wont be saving each other every other day. I just want a quiet year at Hogwarts." Hermione smiled and nodded.

"I want that too, but I will have to admit, I love it when you save me." Ron blushed and Hermione smiled at this.

"Same here" said Ron hugging Hermione. Ron and Hermione both realized how natural that felt, Ron and Hermione both realized how right that felt, Ron and Hermione both realized how perfect they fit in each others arms, and Ron and Hermione both realized that they were definitely in love with the other. An hour later they both woke up and talked some more.

"Hermione, why don't you have a boyfriend?" asked Ron tentatively. Hermione stayed quiet for a minute. "I mean, you don't have to say if you don't want" Ron added quickly. Hermione nodded.

"No, its not that. I'm just thinking. Well, I had a boyfriend in fifth year, and no, it wasn't Krum. Are you sure you want to know about it?" Ron nodded. Hermione told him what she told Harry, except for the parts about liking him in a non platonic way. When Hermione finished, Ron looked shocked.

"Veronica really did that to you?"

"Yeah, but I didn't care, because, like I said, Brandis was never really more than a friend with a different title. I never really felt that way about him. And I really forgot about it when I was with you guys, you- and Harry, just made me so happy, that I didn't really remember." Ron looked really happ then sad.

"Until the Lavender 'incident' last year" he said glumly. Hermione laughed.

"Don't beat yourself up Ron. The whole Lavender thing was just, weird. But, anyway, why did you break up with her?" Ron blushed, then laughed.

"We didn't talk. All we did was snog. The names she called me made me want to die. And she just wasn't the girl I was looking for." Hermione laughed. "And at what are you laughing?"

She pointed at Ron. "Me?' Hermione nodded. "Why?"

"Who pray tell, is the girl that youre looking for?" Ron laughed and then looked shock.

"Why, Ms. Granger. Are you flirting with me?" Hermione shook her head 'yes'. Ron looked shocked. "Really?" Hermione shook her head 'no', the laughed. Ron laughed too. He got up. "I'll see you later." She nodded the waved.

"Why did I do that, I could've told him. Even though I doubt he even likes me like that. But he did seem hopeful. Oh please no he didn't Hermione." she thought.

She laid in her bed and fell asleep until she heard the front door open. Sje decided to just lay there until Ginny came to get her. Twenty minuted Ginny came upstairs.

Ginny, Ron and Hermione

"Okay so where are we going Ginny?" asked Hermione. Ginny laughed.

"Well, before Harry and I went to get me a date, we got Hermione's outfit. I, believe we went to London square. Where all the clothing shops and salons are." Hermione laughed.

"What am I wearing anyway?" she asked. Ginny shook her head 'no'. "So, I don't even get to know what I'm wearing? What if I cant wear it, what are you going to do with my hair, and- Oh yeah, WHAT THE HELL ARE WE GOING TO PIERCE?" Ginny laughed. Ron looked shocked then he smiled.

"Launguage Hermione", said Ginny. Hermione looked livid. "You will like all of it and so will your date." Hermone's face dropped.

"I don't have a date" said Hermione. Ron looked hopeful.

"Well, I don't either Hermione, so we can go together." Ginny looked happy. Hermione blushed so did Ron.

"Hermione, start your car and lets go to London square" said Ginny. Hermione nodded. When Hermione opened all the doors, Ginny took that backseat while Ron sat on the passenger side next to Hermione. The ride was pleasant for Ginny watching Ron and Hermione flirt. When they got there they decided to get pierced first. Hermione and Ginny went in different booths while Ron followed Hermione in her booth for support. When Hermione held Rons hand he felt a shiver go down his spine, that shiver got even worse when Hermione's navel was exposed. When they were done Hermione and Ginny looked at navel rings that they were going to buy for when they were done healing. The bought five each. Ginny had, a chain of butterflies with different rhinestones, a chain of purple flowers, a studded sun with two butterflies attached, an emrald green studded butterfly and a studded pink butterfly. Hermione had a sterling silver star with danling black and red studded stars, a green studded butterfly with a dangling green studded flower, a silver butterfly with crystals, a two stars with two silver navel charms, and a dragon navel charm.

"Gin, is there anything else that we're supposed to pierce?" asked Hermione jokingly, but to her surprise Ginny nodded.

"Yeah, you're supposed to get that bar for the cartilage" said Ginny. Hermione looked frightened. Ginny led her to the man with the piercing gun. Hermione sat down and held Ron's hand. She felt two very quick shots go through her ear and then a tight pinching feeling. When she opened her eyes the man was just tightening the ball. Ginny laughed as Hermione gave her a look and paid for the things.

"Ginny, I was joking" said Hermione. Ginny laughed.

"But Hermione, you look sexy." said Ginny with a laugh. Hermione shot death glares at her. She stopped laughing. "But you do." This time Hermione laughed.

"So where to now" asked Hermione.

"Well, we'll let your ear cool for a bit, while we shop for what I'm going to wear for my date tonight and, then we'll go to the salon", said Ginny. Hermione and Ron shrugged. Ginny chose a store to get her clothes in.

"Uh, Ginny are you sure that you want to come in here?" asked Hermione. Ginny laughed.

"Oh, yeah. I'm looking for something to repel him. So I've decided that I am going to wear the ugliest thing that I can manage over what." responded Ginny. Twenty minutes later, Ginny accomplished her goal, she chose a pair of brown and green polka dot courderoy pants, with an orange and green shirt. "Is this good?" asked Ginny with a laugh. Hermione and Ron laughed with her. "Oh- Hermione, is your neighbor coming with us?" Hermione nodded. "Okay." Ginny walked to the register and paid for the clothes. When they got into the salon Hermione looked worried. Ginny laughed and led her to the lady. Ginny told the lady exactly what to do with Hermione's hair then wet to her chair to get her hair done. Ginny's hair was cut into layers and then her bangs were side swept. When Hermione was done she looked completely different. She now had elegantly curled honey blonde hair, with the most vibrant and brilliant shades of red and platinum blonde evenly highlighted in layers. She had straight, but side swept bangs, while the soft curls hung to her shoulders. The right side was twisted and swept up while her hair just fell into place. Even her eyebrows were now perfectly plucked and blonde. Ron looked in awe and Ginny looked proud of herself, while Hermione looked mildly pleased. Ron finally broke the silence.

"Um, you were always beautiful, but you look beautiful, and then some." Hermione laughed.

"I do believe that you should listen to me more often" said Ginny airily while giving herself a opat on the back.

"Ginny, thank you. The question is, will I keep it this way?" Hermione laughed. "I don't know if I can keep it like this. I don't know if I can keep on dying my eyebrows." Ginny laughed.

"It takes a certain amount of charm and wit to keep your hair and brows like that Hermione" said Ginny with a look in her eyes. Ron laughed. When they started walking to the car, Hermione heard wolf whistles. She got a disgusted look on her face and kept walking. The ride back to her house was pleasant they got back at 5:45.

Regular

When Harry saw Hermione, he started whistling, while she gave a mock disgusted look. He laughed and hugged her.

"You look great Hermione." She raised an eyebrow. "Not- that you didn't look great before? Geesh, girls sure cant take compliments." Hermione laughed at what harry said soon, they were all laughing. Then Veronica came downstairs.

"Harry, baby" Harry's face dropped. Hermione and Ginny snickered. Ron just kept staring at Hermione. They kept each others gaze until Veronica started talking.

"Harry, I'm so glad that were going out tonight, alone." Veronica said while playing with Harry's collar. Ginny and Hermione laughed.

"Hermione, Ron, maybe we should go watch television", said Ginny giving Harry a wink.

Two minutes after they sat down they heard a yell. They all ran to see what it was.

"They're coming with us!" yelled Veronica. Harry gave her a nervous smile.

"Yes? But don't worry, they all have their own dates so they wont bother us" said Harry glumly. Veronica smiled and then kissed Harry on the cheek. He rolled his eyes. They all went back to the living room to watch tv. At 6:30 Veronica got up and said she had to get ready. Ten minutes later Ginny and Hermione went to Hermione's room.

"Hermione go in the shower, I'm going to go into the other bathroom. But about your hair, use the impervious charm. Then I'll do your make up, and you'll put in your out fit." Hermione nodded. Twenty minutes later Hermione came out of her bathroom in a bathrobe. She waited for Ginny. She heard a knock on her door. "Who is it?"

"Krysta and Ginny" Hermione unlocked her door and in walked a redhead followed by a girl with jet black hair. Ginny had on a bathrobe with bath slippers. Krysta had on black slacks and a glistening black backless top. Her hair was in a high ponytail, she had on black mascara and her brown eyes were glistening.

"Why, Hermione Jane Granger. I do say that your hair is absolutely lovely" said Krysta with an American accent. Hermion laughed, so did Ginny.

"Why Krystathaili Natalia Rodriguez, I daresay your hair has changed colors since Ive seen you last, and you look lovely also thank you." Hermione hugged her neighbor, the continued, "I guess theres no need for introduction since you've already met", she said pointing at Krysta and Ginny. They laughed and introduced themselves.

"Okay, Krysta. Are we going to get Hermione ready for her date with destiny?" asked Ginny. Krysta laughed and then nodded.

"Where are these gorgeous boys that you hang out with Hermione? And Ginny, why arent you going with one of them instead of this pig you speak so little of?" asked Krystra. Ginny explained everything about their plan. Krysta laughed. Hermione and Ginny changed then Krysta and Ginny used very little make-up to make Hermione perfect for her date with destiny.

"Krysta, do you do make -up well?" asked Ginny. Krystra shook her head 'yes'. Ginny sighed and did her make-up with her left hand and without a mirror. Krysta and Hermione laughed when she was finished. Ginny and Hermioe were ready when the doorbell rang. Ginny sighed.

"Now, I have to go on a date with the punk", said Ginny. Ginny walked down first and announced Krysta, then announced Hermione. When she arrived downstairs all eyes were on her, Ginny and Krysta looked proud, Harry looked slightly disapproving but proud (after all she was like his sister), Veronica looked livid, Dudley looked clueless, and Ron looked dazed nervous and completely in love. Hermione wore a black low cut halter dress that just hit mid thigh, with black with gold stitching on the tie-up ballet the slippers with traced with gold butterflies on them and a black and gold butterfly pin holding her swept up and twisted hair. The bar that went through her ear was charmed to be a swiveling black and gold, and her other earrings were simple gold hangings. Her lips were pink and glossy, and her cheeks were naturally rosy. But it wasn't what she was or wasn't wearing that caught Ron's attention, it was her eyes. Her eyes had a simple strip of gold around her eyelids and then the rest was black eyeshadow, but it was the look in here eyes that caught Ron's attention. To him it seemed like she had done it for him, there was love in here eyes. It seemed like the only reason she was wearing all of that was to make him happy, and he loved her for it. He had to tell her this week.

Hermione was horribly cold because the dress didn't cover much, but she loved the looks that she got from everyone especially the looks from her friends. She loved Ginny and Krysta's looks, because it seemed like they were proud of her, she loved Harry's look, because it was protective and brotherly, but she mostly love Ron's look, his look was filled with love and wonder. And she loved the way he looked, because hey matched each other perfectly, naturally Ginny picked it out. He had on a simple open black jacket with a solid black button down shirt that was open to reveal a black t-shirt with gold writing, the front of the shirt was tucked in to reveal the black and gold belt buckle and some of the black and gold pattern on the belt. He had on black jean and black sneakers. Hermione thought he looked gorgeous. She also thought Harry looked good. He like Ron had been dressed by Ginny. Harry also had on a simple black jacket, black jeans and a belt that matched his pants and shirt, but Harry's button down shirt was emerald green and made his eyes (that were already brilliantly bright and noticeable from anywhere) 3 times as noticeable. Veronica had on a black miniskirt with a red Chinese pattern dragons on it was just enough to cover her butt, with a matching strapless bustier that exposed her pierced navel and amounts of cleavage . She had on black pumps. Her hair was up in black and red chopsticks. She had on black and red eyeshadow, fake eyelashes, blush, and blood red lipstick. Dudley had on a blue button down t-shirt and faded blue jeans with a white under shirt and white sneakers.

Everyone in the room with the exception of Dudley and Veronica were telling Hermione how great she looked. When Hermione thanked them and told them it was all Ginny, she got a standing ovation. Ginny then started with the introductions(since she met everyone), but when Harry was introduced Krysta gasped and everyone that was from Hogwarts looked at her, she put her head down and told Ginny to continue, but they were all suspicious. When it was time to introduce Ron to Dudley, the room was tense.

"Um, Dudley, this is my big brother." Ron and Dudley eyed each other suspiciously. Ron eyed Dudley because of Ginny, but Dudley eyed Ron because he was familiar.

Ginny saw that her plan was working because, one: Dudley complimented Veronica on how she looked and no one else, not even Ginny, and two: because when Veronica saw Dudley's car she started to flirt with him. Also because when Ginny got in backseat with Harry, neither Veronica or Dudley said anything. Ginny and Harry just sat in the back watching their dates flirt with each other and pay no attention to them. Ginny knew that she would be happy for three reasons when Dudley and Veronica betrayed them, first: she and Harry would be able to dance and do what ever they wanted, two: so would Hermione and Ron, and three: she would be able to change into the clothes she brought with her. When they got to the club the line was long. All the boys stood on the line while the girls rushed to the front with Veronica, because she said she could get them all in. When they got to the front Veronica tried flirting with the man and he just turned her down, that was until Hermione stepped in.

"Tahji?" asked Hermione. The man at the door shook his head then looked disbelieving.

"Hermie?" Hermione nodded. Then she hugged him and kissed him on the cheek.

"I havent seen you for so long, hows Lisa?" asked Hermione wiggling her eyebrows. The man blushed then jokingly glared daggers at Hermione. Veronica looked livid. "Tahji, can my friends and our dates come in?" He laughed, nodded, then stopped Hermione.

"Hermie, is that Veronica?" he asked horrified. Hermione laughed then nodded.

"Krysta can you get the guys?" Krysta got the guys, and Hermione kissed Tahji on the cheek then, then walked in the club.

"Hermione, who was that?" asked Ron. Hermine laughed, she could've sworn she saw jealousy in his eyes.

"Who, Tahji. I've known him since I was born. My father is his father's boss. He's two years older than us. He was like my big brother. But then I went to Hogwarts and last year he went to college so we don't see each other that much. Oh God, I want you to meet him. I should've introduced you guys. Okay lets go back. But why do you ask?" Ron laughed and followed her out the door.

"No, reason. Lets go meet him." They got back to the door where Tahji was.

"Tahj Tahji Bronsworth, I want you to meet my best friend and date-" Both Ron and Hermione blushed as she said date. "Ronald Ron Weasley. Ron Tahji, Tahji Ron." Hermione smiled as they shook hands. Tahji gave her a knowing look.

"Ron can I talk to Hermione alone for a second?" Ron nodded and looked at Hermione she nodded then stopped him.

"Oh swee- Ron can you get Harry, I want him to meet Tahji." Ron nodded then left to get Harry.

"Oh swee- Ron can you get Harry", Tahji put on his best Hermione impersonation and laughed. "Wait until I tell your father that youre in love with somebody. Hermione you love him, you even blushed when you said he was your date. Eeew Hermie's in love. You almost called him sweetie." Tahji said lauhing. Hermione turned red. "Is that who you're dressing up for?" He laughed again.

"Shut up Tahji. Are you still in love with Lisa and too afraid to tell her?" Hermion laughed and it was Tahji's turn to blush. Tahji was just about to say something when Ron came back with Harry.

"Harry this is Tahji, Tahli Harry." Hermione smiled as they shook hands. "Ron Harry, can you go inside while I talk to Tahji alone for a bit." Ron nodded and went with Harry, Hermione smiled as she saw Ron twinge when she said alone. When they were gone Tahji started to laugh again.

"And he loves you too." He laughed.

"You know, for someone who knows so much about what Ron and I are feeling, you sure as hell know very little about how much Lisa loved- No LOVES you." Hermione yelled. Tahji's face dropped.

"She loves me?" Hermione nodded.

"Tahji, before you went to college, she planned this whole speech on how she was going to tell you, but then of course, you had to screw it up." said Hermione who quickly regretted it, because Tahji looked depressed. "Tahji, you need to talk to her. She hasn't left the house the whole summer, I've been here and she wont even come to see me. Please just call her right now." Tahj was crying. Hermione gave him hug and turned away.

"Hermie, don't mess it up and don't wait too late. And don't let him go anywhere with Ronnie." Hermie nodded then laughed at the last part. She went to find Ron. He was sitting at the bar. She put her hand over his eyes.

"Guess who?" Hermione asked. Ron laughed.

"Hermione?" They both laughed at the question.

"Hey, how'd you guess?" she joked as she sat down next to him. He got up and stood in front of her, and held his hand out.

"Would you like to dance?" he asked her with a thoughtful look in his eye. Hermione shook her head 'no'. Ron looked hurt. She laughed and said, "I would love to dance, but uh, can I borrow your jacket?" Ron shook his head and they were about to dance when Hermione noticed Veronica and Dudley going into the elevator. Hermione laughed.

"What happened?" asked Ron. Hermione pointed at Veronica and Dudley. "Lets go find Harry and Ginny." said Ron. They founds Harry, Ginny and Krysta on the other side of the bar two minutes later laughing.

"Harry, Gin, we just saw Dudley and Veronica going into the elevator." Harry and Ginny's eyes went wide at the same time.

"Lets go catch them in it" said Ginny. They all run to the stairs and saw through the window of the door what Dudley and Veronica were doing. Ginny ran to the bathroom and two minutes later she came out of the bathroom dressed completely different. She had on a black and emerald dress on and the same shoes as Hermione in green. Her hair was the same and she had on black eyeshadow and glossy pink lips. She took out a camera and opened the door. She snapped two pictures before they realized what was happening. Dudley jumped off Veronica and Veronica took out a cigarette. The rest of them walked in the door. Harry walked over to the left of Ginny.

"Veronica, you cut me deep. We're over." Veronica shrugged and kissed Dudley on the cheek.

"Dudley's really cute and he has a car. I like him better" said Veronica. Dudley smiled at this.

"Dudley, please put on your pants, we need to talk." Ginny walked out of the private area. Dudley put his pants on and followed. They walked downstairs. Ginny looked at him. "Dudley, I know, that you know that I go to school with Harry." Dudley shook his head 'yes'. "If you tell Veronica what you know about Harry, Ron, Hermione and I, then I will send these pictures to your mother and make your life living hell." Dudley looked scared. "I want you to know that when Harry saw Veronica the first thing he said was 'She would be great with Dudley.' And when you're with her you must treat her with respect, no matter how much of a bitch she is." Ginny said. "You need to be nice to him, because he helped you out today." Ginny nodded. "Put your hand out." Dudley did as he was told. Ginny put her hand on his and waved her hand over their hands and muttered some words. Dudley looked frightened. "What I just did ther was an unbreakable vow, if you break it, you will die." said Ginny. Dudley turned white. "So that means you cannot tell anyone what has happened today, and you cant tell anyone what I have told you. Or else you will die and these pictures will be blown up and posted in front of your house. Do you understand." Dudley nodded. Ginny walked off then looked back. "Oh, and we're over." When Ginny and Dudley got back to the private area Veronica was still laying on the couch with a tablecloth covering her. Dudley sat down next to her and kissed her and started grabbing on her. Veronica broke the kiss and turnd to them.

"Do you guys mind?" she asked before she kissed him again. The group walked out the door.

"Do you guys want to stay here or do you want to go back to my house?" asked Hermione. Everybody stayed silent until Krysta broke it.

"Well I don't think we should leave. We should go sit at the bar and look cute, until some cute guys buy us drinks. Then, we'll probably dance with said guys and wake up in your house. So it doesn't matter cuz we wont remember either way." Everyone laughed. Then she continued. "But, the bad thing is I can already predict both of your cute guys. Hermione Jane has 'Red' over there" she said pointing to Ron. "And Ginerva has Mr. Ravenhead right there." she said pointing at Harry. They all blushed except for Krysta. "And were not going until you guys dance." she said pointing at the four love birds. They finally reached the bar and Harry asked Ginny and Ron asked Hermione to dance. The two girls looked at Krysta and she nodded.

"What about you?" they asked at the same time. Krysta laughed.

"Hermione, Ginny, Ron, and Harry, look at this." Krysta pulled out her hair and I all fell to one side and then she crossed her legs. Ten seconds later a guy asked her if he could buy her a drink. She winked at them and they all looked impressed. Two hours and many dances later they all decided it was time to leave and Veronica and Dudley still hadn't come back. They decided that Dudley would drive her home. When they got to Hermione's house they were all still wide awake. Krysta suggested that they play truth or dare. Everyone agreed. Krysta went first.

"Okay, Hermione, truth or dare?" Krysta and Ginny smiled. Hermione blushed, knowing that Krysta would either make her admit her feelings for Ron or do some dare that would show she had feeling for Ron.

"Dare" said Hermione bravely. Krysta smiled. So did Ginny and Harry.

"I dare you and the one you feel the least platonic towards, to go up to your room and snog for forty five minutes. Go on." Harry, Ginny, and Krysta laughed. The last thing Ron remembered was Hermione walking towards him with her hand out. Then he blacked out.