"What the heck are you listening to Harry?" Ron moaned. Harry laughed. "It's a muggle song Ron." he replied, "It's called "The Reason" by Hoobastank."

"I think it's beautiful." commented Ginny, coming down the stairs. "you would." grumbled Ron. Harry grinned and looked up to see Ginny smack Ron on the head. Harry was spending the rest of his summer at the Burrow. Mrs. Weasley had demanded it when she hadn't gotten a letter from Harry in a week. He was finally home. "Sister dear." said Ron in a whine, "That hurt."

"Good." Ginny replied airily. Harry smiled and shook his head as Ron "harumphed." "Well I've got to fetch Hermione. WE'll meet you in Diagon Ally in two hours." Ginny said, grabbing some floo powder. "Two hours, Ronald. In front of Gringotts. Keep him straight Harry. See you." Ginny threw in the powder, jumped in the fireplace, and said "The Grangers!" She was gone. Ron shook his head. "She's mental. I'm just glad she broke it off with Dean. I would've had to break his neck otherwise." said Ron, confidently. Harry looked up at Ron quickly. "She broke up with Dean? How come? Who's she going with now?" Harry asked, the words tumbling from his mouth. Ron grinned slyly. "Why do you want to know? Like my sister?"

Harry blushed profusely. "Yeah..I do." he admitted. Ron grinned manically. "Finally! Now I don't have to worry about her! She's not with anyone mate. I...erm..told all the guys around to leave her alone." Ron mumbled. Harry laughed. "So...you don't mind if I ask her on a date?" he asked hesitantly. Ron looked at Harry crazily. "A date?" he yelped. "Mate, ask her to be your girlfriend! Then she won't date other guys and no murders will have to be committed. Harry sighed in relief. "Good. I'll ask her at Diagon Alley today." he said

"Mum's going to be ecstatic. Best go tell her I guess. Come on mate." Ron replied.

They walked into the kitchen and found Mrs. Weasley reading the morning mail. "Mum, we're going to Diagon Alley in an hour and a half." Ron said. "And Harry has to tell you something."

Mrs. Weasley looked up at them. "Diagon Alley? Yes..good. Hogwarts letters came today. Here." she handed hem three letters. "I suppose Ginny has gone to get Hermione? Right. Oh Harry dear, did you have something to tell me?"

Harry's grin faltered. "Um..ask rather." he said weakly. "Um..I wanted to ask..if it would be ok..If I asked Ginny..to be my girlfriend." He glanced up at Mrs. Weasley and also saw Ron doubled over in laugher. He glared at Ron and saw Mrs. Weasley smile. "Oh Harry dear! Yes of course it's alright!" she said warmly. Ron whimpered slightly and Harry and Mrs. Weasley looked quickly at him. He had his Hogwarts letter opened. "OWL results." he squeaked.

Harry snatched his letter up and hastily opened it. "What did you get Ron?" Mrs. Weasley shrieked. Harry scanned his letter until he saw his results.

Herbology-E

Defense Against the Dark Arts-O

Potions-O

Care of Magical Creatures-O

Divination-P

Transfiguration-E

Charms-O

History of Magic-P

Ron had handed his paper over to his mother and slipped to the floor. Mrs. Weasley was crying happily and crying, "Oh Ron! Ron, I knew you could do it! Harry looked over Mrs. Weasley's shoulder at Ron's OWL results.

Herbology-E

Defense Against the Dark Arts-E

Potions-P

Care of Magical Creatures-O

Divination-P

Transfiguration-O

Charms-E

History of Magic-P

Harry sank into the nearest chair and muttered, "I...I got an O in potions. Potions. There's no way."

"Let me see your results Harry." Mrs. Weasley insisted. Harry handed his results to her and she squaled. She grabbed both Harry and Ron into one of her infamous Weasley hugs and shrieked, "I have such smart children!" Harry's eyes filled with tears and he hugged Mrs. Weasley back. "Thanks Mrs. Weasley." he whipsered. "It means a lot to know you think of me as a son." Mrs. Weasley's eyes filled with tears too as she looked at Harry. "Of course I do Harry! You are my son as far as I'm concerned." Harry grinned and wiped his eyes. He turned to Ron. "We still have an hour, Ron. How about a game of chess?" Ron grinned. "Deal. Ready to lose?" he asked.

An hour later the two boys were found in front Gringotts, waiting on Ginny and Hermione. Harry bounced nervously on the heels of his feet and glanced around. "Calm down Harry! They'll be here soon. Ginny will be excited, you will be excited, everyone will be excited. Calm down!" Ron said for the tenth time. "Just keep c..." But he didn't finish. Harry looked at Ron and saw his jaw drop and turned to see just what was so amazing. Hermione Granger stood not five feet away, her hair silky and straight, and her figure developed. Harry's jaw also dropped, but it almost hit the dirt when he saw Ginny. Her hair was in silky locks, all down her back and she no longer work large hand-me-downs. She was dressed in a thin, black shirt, that had a silver buckle on her left shoulder, and tight dark colored blue jeans and high-heeled black boots. She also had a thin layer of make-up on. Silver eye-shadow, light eyeliner, pink blusher, and clear lip-gloss. Harry glanced back at Hermione to see if she was dressed up as well, and he was not disappointed. She had on a light pink shirt, dark jeans, and brown high-heeled boots. She had on the same make-up as Ginny, except she had pink eyeshadow.

"Would you quit staring! We need to get some money from Gringotts and get going, you know." Hermione giggled, Ginny blushed. "Y..Yeah." stuttered Harry and pushed the still staring Ron into the doors. The girls exchanged glances, smiled, and followed. Twenty minutes later, they walked into the dazzling sunlight with heavier money bags. "Where are your Hogwarts letters?" asked Hermione. Ginny gasped. "Mine is still at home! I never got it!" she shrieked.

"No worries Gin." said the recovered Ron. "I've got it." He pulled it out of his back pocket along with his own and they set off to get their school supplies.