Title: Three's a Crowd ?

Author: Matisse Sutherland

Author's note: Just had a look and there seem to be thousands of HP stories here already. Oh Well. I'm adding one more. This probably sucks cause I really haven't ever tried anything like this before but PLEASE someone read it and tell me if it does. Of course if you think it's fantastically brilliant I won't mind you telling me that too J Also this first chapter is kinda tame but it's going to get better - I promise.

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Chapter 1

It was the last day before the Christmas Holidays and Harry was sitting glumly on his bed contemplating being alone in the Gryffindor common room all vacation. He couldn't believe that not one Gryffindor was staying at Hogwarts. Ron's brother Charlie was getting married and Ron's parents were insisting that he come home for the holidays and meet Charlie's fiancé.

"What do I want to meet some stupid girl for" Ron had complained to Harry a week ago when he received an owl from Mrs Weasley with glowing reports about Francine, Charlie's girlfriend. Harry thought it was very amusing that Ron had reached sixth year and still didn't appear to have any interest in girls. Things had backfired when Harry had tried last year to go on a double date with Cho Chang and Ron and Cho's friend Elsbeth. Elsbeth had complained bitterly that all Ron had talked to her about were the Chudley Cannon's grand final win last Quidditch season.

"What's wrong with your friend!" Elsbeth had asked Harry the next day. "He didn't even TRY to kiss me goodnight. Is he gay or something!!". Harry had shrugged but secretly wondered to himself why Ron never showed any interest in girls. Thinking back to that double date made Harry think of Cho. After 6 months things had ended, but not by Harry's choice. Although there were no hard feelings between them, Harry still found it difficult passing her in the corridor, especially when he met those melting brown eyes….."Ahhhhh" Harry thought "Gotta stop thinking about that". But what else was there to think about? Certainly not the great Christmas holiday he was going to have. Alone. "Might as well go see how Hermione's packing's going" thought Harry. Hermione's parents had insisted that she return these holidays as they pointed out they had not spent one Christmas with her since 3rd year. The ever loyal friend Hermione had always stayed at Hogwarts to keep Harry company.

Harry slowly started putting on one of his socks, looking at the pattern on it with nostalgia. It was the sock Dobby had given him for Christmas a few years ago, now looking rather tattered and old. Just as Harry bent down to search for his shoes under the bed he felt someone grab his shoulders. "Ahhhggggr" yelled Harry.

"Oh Harry sorry!" said Hermione "But guess what?! Dad's been called away to present at a dental conference in place of someone who had to have their wisdom teeth removed suddenly and Mum has said there's no point me coming back and that we can have a proper Christmas next year".

"So you're staying then?" asked Harry. "Of course" said Hermione "and we can practice for our NEWTS together" she replied happily. "Oh Hermione" Harry groaned.

"Can't we have one Christmas where we don't go to the Library" said a voice behind them.

"Ron" Harry exclaimed, "aren't you going home?"

"Not anymore" said Ron smiling broadly "Charlie's eloped and Mum and Dad are furious. He sent them an owl saying that him and Francine are going to have their honeymoon in Norway cause he wants to do some more research on the Norwegian Ridgebacks' mating habits.

"Great" thought Harry "What a honeymoon". "This is just fantastic guys" said Harry with a massive smile on his face "Just when I thought I'd be here alone and probably sinking into the depths of depression".

"Awwww poor widdle Harry was he going to be all awone" said Hermione patting Harry's head affectionately.

"Cut it out Hermes!"

"You know I hate it when you call me that!" yelled Hermione pushing Harry back and pining him to the bed.

"Ahhh hmmm, should I leave?" asked Ron as Hermione straddled Harry and he attempted to wrestle his arms free.

"No, c'mon Hermes and Ronnie lets have breakfast" said Harry finally getting out of Hermione's grip and grabbing his other shoe. Hermione just rolled her eyes and affectionately put her arms through the boys as the three started down the hallway to the Great Hall.

There was much running and thumping to be heard around the Gryffindor common room as everyone tried to find their cases and pack something into them to take home. Neville Longbottom kept losing his wand and yelling out if anyone had seen it. Finally Hermione muttered an adhesive charm and Neville found himself unable to put down his wand which had stuck to his hand. At last 3 o'clock arrived and everyone bundled off into the carriages to the station.

"Phew" said Hermione plopping herself down into an armchair later that evening "Thank goodness we've got the place to ourselves".

"Yeah" said Ron in a somewhat flat voice.

"What's the matter?" asked Harry.

"Nothing I guess" replied Ron "It's just that you know Seamus and Lavender and Parvati and all those guys sounded like they were gonna have a really great holiday. Y'know they all got invited to that girl from Beauxbaton's house for a massive party these hols. Seamus will probably come back boasting how he fucked 5 girls in one night……."

"Great Ron. Thanks a lot." Said Hermione. "So basically Harry and I aren't fun enough to spend the holidays with, is that what you're saying?".

"C'mon Hermes I didn't mean it like that, it's just that we're in sixth year now and well y'know….we're not gonna be young forever. All we ever seem to do is sit around here while everyone else has fun".

"Speak for yourself Ron" said Harry feeling annoyed. "It's not like you make any effort to ever meet girls or do anything by yourself. I even had to set you up on that date and then you stuffed it up".

"I didn't stuff it up!" yelled Ron "That girl was a complete bore and besides did you see her nose!"

"Yeah right" muttered Hermione.

"Besides" Ron added "All you ever do Harry is moan about Cho and how much you miss her, can't you get it through your head that she's over you!".

"Well at least I fucking had a girlfriend!" Harry yelled back really pissed off now. "I seriously don't think you've ever even kissed a girl!".

"Guys! GUYS!" Hermione yelled as both Ron and Harry fumbled for their wands. "Stop it, before you two started acting like six year olds I was gonna say we should all get pissed tomorrow night and actually have some fun".

Harry and Ron were suddenly quiet.

"But Hermes you NEVER drink" said Harry.

"Yeah I thought you said it was immature" said Ron arching his eyebrows.

"Mmmm well you're not young forever" said Hermione looking at Ron with a half smile. "And guess what guys I'll even provide the drinks. Tomorrow night we're REALLY gonna have some fun".

"Ahhh excuse me Hermione but you wouldn't possibly be George or Fred with the addition of some polyjuice potion?" asked Harry laughing.

"Good one Harry" answered Hermione getting off her chair and walking in the direction of the girls dormitory. "See you boys in the morning, and don't forget tomorrow night" she said with a wink in their direction. Harry and Ron stared at each other, their fight forgotten.

"Wow" said Ron. "Hermes might actually be some fun for once".

"Amazing" thought Harry as he followed Ron up the stairs to bed. "Hermione pissed, now that should be interesting!".