I am still JustSuperMoine, not Jo Rowling's so I don't own anything in the Harry Potter framework. However, this is my narrative.
Mrs Weasley was not pleased. She was seat at her kitchen table with a mug of tea, just thinking and feeling. And what she was feeling was decidedly not pleased.
Why?
'Harry Potter's Secret Heartache' by Rita Skeeter.
She had read and reread the article so many times she could quote. Even now as she reread it again she couldn't believe what she read. This article concerned a girl but not just any girl, the girl.
'Poor Harry,' Molly thought but more importantly from a mothers point of view 'Poor Ron'.
Poor them both; because the girl in question was, she was sure, the same girl her son loved so obviously. The one he'd given his heart and didn't realise. According to this she loved the one she thought of as a son, Harry.
What was more than the girl playing with the affections of her two best friends, according to this, was two timing them with the Bulgarian; her son's former hero in fact. The man, because that was what he was that was now referred to as Vicky by most Weasley men.
"Hermione Granger is not worthy of my Ronnie." Molly sighed. "She's a scarlet woman if this article has an ounce of truth to it."
Now a few days ago, Molly Weasley would have never though this of the girl who had been friends with her boys since their first year.
The very same girl that had been the subject of so many of her Ronnie's letters home; even before they had become friends.
The same girl that was now her daughter's best-friend and confidant…
The very same girl that had motivated Ron do Ginny's summer chores as payment for Ginny's extra Quidditch World Cup ticket. Ginny's extra ticket, which was a birthday present and should have gone to one of Ginny's school friends.
Ginny had confessed that she was going to invite Hermione anyway, but the sight of Ron doing her chores and being permitted to name Ron's new owl Pigwidgeon, was just too much for Ginny to resist.
The girl, Hermione Granger, Molly knew was a sweet and intelligent young witch – as Rita rightly said 'a plain but ambitious girl' doubted herself as many young women had done before her; would she resort to a Love potion?
'Why did she need them Ronnie loved her for her; just the way she was'. Molly thought as she stirred her mug of tea.
In fact, after the many reports she'd had about the 'Yule Brawl' she felt sure, surer then she was already, that Hermione loved Ron just as he was and that would one day completely steal her youngest son from her.
And although she didn't like it, it wasn't like it was an immediate problem. Due to the fact that neither of them seems ready to confess it to themselves or each other that there's more than friendship between them; as the proved by the Yule Brawl itself.
'I
know Ron loves her.'Molly said bitterly.'And
I thought I saw the signs that Hermione felt the same. Maybe I read
the signs wrong…'
Maybe Hermione
always
looks so embarrassed when her best-friend sees pictures of her as a
child. Maybe, her trying to look pretty when we picked her up for her
stay at the Burrow is just a sign of hormones; not an infatuation
with my youngest boy. Maybe, that night, before Harry arrived, they
were
just talking in the tree house…
Then an idea struck her. She obviously couldn't depend on her own memories of their 'friendship' to make her mind up. But she knew what she could do.
Molly decided to review the evidence. She when upstairs to her wardrobe and took out a bundle of letters from a box marked Ron's…
The box contained photo's, letters even drawing from his childhood. Normally she would have only kept letters from Ron in here, loose ready to one day make him a scrap book of his life before and at Hogwarts to be given to him when he left school.
But these letters were different they were about the Yule Brawl – which she believed marked an important mile stone for her baby boy.
After she had received these letters, from various sources, she'd realised there significance and had bundled them together in a kind of chronological order. These letters were the evidence she needed to review.
As she sat down on the comfortable bed she breathed in the scent of her children that were embedded within these parchments. She untied the ribbon that united them slowly and carefully; laying it aside on the patchwork quilt she'd spent a lifetime working on.
The first letter was from Ginny, written on her lilac scented parchment – such a good present for a girl - dated a few days before Christmas.
Dear
Mum,
HAPPY
CHRISTMAS - MISS YOU ALREADY!
Thank
you, for the supplies for Hermione's and my Yule Ball
perpetrations. We are SO looking forward to the Ball. We started
playing around with our hair and make as soon as the supplies from
you arrived. I was unsure how we were going to do Hermione's hair
but you are right.
We tried; all it took was a liberal
amount of Sleekeazy's Hair Potion. And thanks again for the
cuttings from Witch Weekly we have the styles for both of us.
Hermione couldn't stop smiling with her new smile once we'd
finished her hair. Then we couldn't stop giggling when she got back
from the loo because Lavender, her room mate, hadn't recognised
her.
Hermione
studied the one I choose for ages before she even touched my hair.
She was really nervous then she confessed that she used to be a bit
of a tomboy, so even though she'd read about this 'girly stuff',
she wasn't sure how to do it. Then, I reminded her that I hadn't
socialised with many girls growing up so we were in the same boat.
Then
we put some music on and relaxed. After we had finished our practice
run we tried dancing… It was hilarious but we're defiantly
getting better. We had such a laugh and it's the most girly I've
ever seen her.
However,
I've got some bad
news for you. Ron put his foot in it – worse than usual – and he
will NOT be taking Hermione to the Ball. So my fantasy of Harry
taking me and Ron taking Hermione and us all having the time of our
lives will not be coming true this Christmas night.
She
was livid with him; I'm surprised we didn't both hex him then and
there. I didn't have time to tell you about that in my last
letter.
We
waited ages for him to ask her and then he said he was only going to
ask a pretty girl, not a troll. Now, if he had been as smooth, and
well frankly cool as Bill or Fred, he'd have asked her there and
then.
But
he's like Charlie; stupid and backward when it comes to girls.
She
cried and cried because she thought that no one would ask her. Then I
cried because I thought I'd miss the Ball too, and as you know, I
wanted to go with Harry. So we made a pact, deciding not to obsess
about it. She told me to just be myself around Harry and see what
happened.
Then
the very next day… and mum you CAN'T tell anyone this – dad
maybe but no one else… she was asked out twice!
Once
by Neville, who I'm going with, if you remember from my last
letter, but she said no to him because guess who asked her first? You
never will so I'll tell you.
VIKTOR KRUM! THE Viktor Krum, international Seeker, tri-wizard champion and Ron's hero. He asked her in the library, he was actually really nervous and sweet about it. 'So obviously', she told me, 'Viktor doesn't think I'm a troll'; so she said yes. And what's better… and this is why Hermione Jean Granger is my role-model, best friend and generally an amazing girl…
She's
only telling Neville and me who her date is beforehand so we're
going to helping her keep it a surprise.
She
wanted to tell Harry but won't because he'll tell Ron.
But
what is tickling me is that Ron seems to have taken to asking
Hermione at the oddest times who's her date is. It's so funny.
She won't say and it is driving him nuts; you should see the look
on his face every time she says 'I'm not telling you.'So
Ron is going with another girl from his year and my only wish for
Christmas is to have someone take a photo of Ron's reaction to
Hermione as she walks into the Hall. Anyway got to go and prepare
some more. Hermione is action planning and scheduling our entire
Christmas day so we can get ready, on time, looking amazing and not
be seen.
We're
having SO much fun working on our master plan to get Hermione to
Viktor without Ron or Harry seeing her, Neville's helping. Your
right mum, Neville is a really nice guy and so sweet and funny once
you get past the shyness, Oh
well. I'll owl you after Christmas there is sure to be fireworks,
weather the school and Ministry have planned them or not. Love
you and dad always, Gin
Molly smiled a little.
This letter had not set of warning alarms when Molly read it the first time, nor the second time to Arthur. When she had read it to him, he had not joined her in her smiling about the situation. He had rolled his eyes and muttered about this being a bad situation. Due to his personal experience he had seen what she had not.
However, it was on Christmas night, when Percy got home muttering something about Ron and Hermione, that the true significance of the first letter in this bundle was revealed. As Molly reread the letter and tried to picture the pair of them together she couldn't help but mutter.
"I should have seen it. Ron is just like his father was at that age – emotional range of teaspoon."
The next letter Molly picked up was clean and crisp and official and oozed Percy's new Ministry persona. She remembered getting this letter on Boxing Day morning, and how hard she'd tried not to laugh. Percy was serious and she had to respect that.
Even though, she still couldn't believe getting a formal letter of complaint from her own son, about Ron and Hermione hand delivered. She had been proud of herself because she'd remained stone faced, as a PJ clad Percy, at 1pm and when she'd read it the first time he was still eating his brunch like a man under the Imperius Curse.
26th
December
FORMAL
LETTER OF COMPLAINT
Dear
Mother and Father, It
is my sad duty to inform you and complain in writing about the
behaviour of your youngest sons. I will first discuss the behaviour
of Ronald, and by extension Hermione, for it seems increasingly
difficult to separate one from the other: Before discussing the Fred
and George. Within this report, I will outline the incident before
presenting my recommendations.
I
swear that the information within this letter is the whole truth as I
witnessed it, so help me Merlin. I
am sure you will be informed of this incident from other members of
the family within a short period of time; however I would like to be
the first to make you aware of the events that took place at the Yule
Ball. I am doing this in writing, because even though Ron is my
favourite younger brother and Hermione is someone I've always
admired and respected; I wish to complain about their public
behaviour.
I
am only glad that Mr Crouch didn't witness it. For it would have
reflected very poorly on me by extension. I do not blame Hermione for
this however it was the pair of them, together, that made such a
public show of emotions.
At
this point Molly remembered thinking were they had started kissing in
front of the Minister.
Hermione
was the perfect personification of what this event should embody. She
accompanied Viktor Krum. Who appeared to be very taken with her, even
though she was distracted and he couldn't say her name correctly.
She was elegant, almost unrecognisably beautiful and the perfect
lady, until later in the evening when Ron and she were together.
They
had what could only be described as a verbal brawl. He accused her of
'fraternising with the enemy' and said that she was cheating by
passing information about Harry to Krum.
You
are, no doubt, aware of how very loudly Ron and Hermione argue. Their
fellow Gryffindor, and indeed Hogwartians, who attended did not
seem to take much notice. And it is a blessing that the music was so
loud at that point. However,
International guests did see them and I feel without my
intervention, this could have created an international incident
and have ruined all the work that I and many in the Ministry have put
in.
I
joined him after she'd left because he was speaking to Krum himself
and I fell sure that if I had not done so it would have been
disastrous for both this family and this country. It is my personal
recommendation that you speak to Ronald and Hermione in the strongest
terms possible and reprimand them for their behaviour.
It
was then that Percy went on to complain about the twins but because
he always complains about the twins, Molly didn't pay the next
section, and sub sections, any heed.
This had been the first of many reports about the incident. And, at the time, she had decided she was no more likely talk to Ron and Hermione about this than befriend and then party with Sirius Black.
The next letter was from Ginny again and was written at such speed it had taken Molly and Arthur jointly to decode her handwriting.
Good
Merlin Mum and Dad, You
will not believe what happened... I promised to inform of what
happened at the Ball as soon as I could but you need to hear
Hermione's side of the situation. Ron is a nightmare, I love him
but he's a complete nightmare. You
remember I predicted fireworks that neither the school or Ministry
would provide, well we got them. I should get an O in Divinations for
a prediction like that coming true. Even though, I thought the
fireworks were going to be of a happier nature and failed to foresee
that it would be a display of two halves. No
doubt Percy has informed you of what I'm sure he'd describe as an
'international incident'. Well, there was an incident and
international wizards were there, however it was only the first part
of what can only be described… and was at breakfast, as the Yule
Brawl.
Many
people didn't see the second half but I did. (Well, I heard the
second.) So here in a nutshell is what happened between my nut of a
brother and my best-friend Hermione.
The
night started off well – we got ready and snuck Hermione out
without Ron or Harry seeing her. Neville was such a gentleman and
lent Hermione his cloak at the last minute to make sure no one saw
her. We waited for Krum to arrive and he was really sweet. Oh and my
other prediction, of Ron's face when he saw her also came true (see
enclosed picture).
Ginny
it seemed had inherited her father's ability to take pictures at
the right time. Because the photo was of Hermione and Viktor walking
down a corridor of people with Ron a few people behind. The scene
being repeated was Hermione looking nervous and Ron not knowing who
she was. Hermione flashing Ron a smile, Ron's mouth opened and his
eyes smiled then seeing Krum frowned.
Ok
so after the feast (which was beyond amazing) Neville and I were
dancing near the table Harry and Ron were at. Ron didn't take his
eyes off Hermione all night until she was heading towards him;
Hermione sat next to Harry while Viktor got a drink. Ron looked as
grumpy as I've ever had the misfortune of seeing him and this
exchange was motivated by pure jealousy if you ask me. In
fact, I'm surprised Hagrid didn't turn up and capture Ron's
green eyed monsters to keep for his class and his collection of
dangerous animals. Although seeing as we think he's got a liking for
Madame Maxime it's actually not that surprising.
I
feel sorry for Harry because he was sat in the middle of this heated
exchange (see enclosed picture taken by Colin).
And looking at the picture Ginny sent Molly agreed whole heartedly.
So
anyway, she sat, fanned herself and said something. We were all
surprised at his reaction he said that she was 'fraternising with
the enemy'. Then, he accused her of being used to get to Harry. He
practically accused her of being a scarlet women and a cheat. It was
awful.Well,
after the whole troll incident and the stress of getting ready; which
by the way was SO worth it because when she walked in it took people
ages to figure out it was her – she was so beautiful.
She
looked perfect it's just ashamed she was with the wrong partner. I
know that she'd picked her outfit to coordinate with Ron. The blue
of her dress would have gone so well with Ron's eyes. Her hair was
amazing, thanks again for the suggestion and hair products, and the
heels she picked would have made her just the right height for her
and Ron to dance together. She
told me Krum commented when he saw her that she looked as lovely as
ever and he didn't know how she did it but she had improved upon
her usual perfect beauty. Isn't that sweet and romantic and
amazing? And everything Hermione wanted Ron to say, if you ask me but
I didn't tell you any of this. Anyway,
Ron then went on to say that she was betraying Harry and helping
Viktor instead. Honestly, I ask you, you and I and everyone all know
where Hermione's loyalty is. Well, the first I heard with my own
ears is when Hermione said shrilly something like 'this Tournament
is about making friends'.
Ron
disagreed and said it was about winning, he then tried, and failed,
to get Harry to join the fight. By this point they had an audience. A
fact they were unaware of. Because, as ever, when they argue, they
are only aware of each other.
Then,
sensing that he was losing Ron shouted that she should go and find
Vicky, Ron's new nickname for Viktor. She shouted 'don't call
him Vicky' and stormed into the crowd away from him. I
was going to follow but she spotted me and gave me a not-now-later
look. However, she didn't get a chance to be alone because Fred
grabbed her and started to dance with her.
So
I turned my attention to Ron but saw Viktor leave to look for
Hermione (who Fred had taken charge of and was hiding behind a lot of
the other dancers). Then Percy sat where Hermione had been. I
figured he would have enough of an ear bashing so left them to it.
So,
after a few minutes Neville and I were worried and went to look for
Hermione and Fred. He was dancing very close to her, comforting her,
and not letting anyone see that she was crying. He even made her
laugh and twirled her around before Krum cut in and I didn't get a
chance to speak to her until later, in the wee hours of morning but
that was after part two of the fight. Nothing
else interesting happen Ball wise - well the Weird Sisters were good
but nothing could compare to the ever continuing melodrama that is
Ron and Hermione's relationship.
I
thought that was it for the night and it would take at least a few
days before they spoke again but I wrong.
So
imagine the scene, I was waiting for Hermione on the girl dorm stairs
ready to suggest that she sleep in my room instead of her own because
the giggling twits she sleeps with are such gossips and she needed a
friend not Rita Skeeter
wannabe's.
So
I was sat ready and waiting on my cold step when it started.
I
heard a scream coming from down below me; it sounded like 'All the
Planning and Preparation for nothing it could have been a perfect
evening but…' then I heard a crash. She sent a vase flying; she
repaired it later though. I was about to get up and see what was
happening when I heard Ron shout and the second halve of the Brawl
begin.
'WHAT
THE BLOODY HELL WAS THAT FOR?'
'WHAT
WAS THAT FOR? WHAT WAS THAT FOR?' 'YEAH'
'YOU'
'ME'
'WHAT
DID I DO?' there was a pause and I realised what an idiot Ron
really is when it comes to feelings and emotions. 'MY
NIGHT WAS JUST RUINED...' I couldn't hear what she said next.'OH
FOR A MINUET THERE I THOUGHT THAT YOU WERE UPSET BECAUSE VICKY HAD
DONE SOMETHING. THEN CHAMPION OR NOT, I'D HAVE KNOCKED HIS PUMPKIN
HEAD OFF!' 'RON
YOU RUINED MY NIGHT ! NOT VIKTOR! YOU!'
'WELL
I DIDN'T LIKE SEEING YOU WITH HIM AND IF YOU HADN'T GONE OFF WITH
HIM THIS WOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED. WOULD IT?''WELL,
IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT YOU KNOW WHAT THE SOLUTION IS DON'T YOU?'
'OH
YEAH? WHAT'S THAT?' 'NEXT
TIME THERE'S A BALL, ASK ME BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE DOES AND NOT AS A
LAST RESORT.'
I
don't know if he said anything else because she appeared at the
stairs crying and I ushered her to my bedroom and we talked. And she
cried and then we both fell asleep.
However,
the odd thing is that the next day they pretended like nothing had
happened. They were friendly but formal, kept throwing each other
funny looks, I noticed. It quenched the rumour mill a bit
though. It's
odd because that must have been their biggest blow out they've had
since the whole Scabbers thing. If it was me and Ron (or anyone) had
ruined my first date like that I wouldn't have spoken to them for
ages. But they are talking and it's just odd.
I
even heard Hermione say something earlier that normally Ron would
start bickering about; but he didn't. At the end of the day, it
just proves that I don't think well ever truly goes on between
Ron and Hermione. This
to the best of my recollections is what happened the night of the
Yule Ball. So you can put it in Ron's memory box so when he's
older he'll be able to look back and realise how badly he treaded
Hermione. On
a lighter note, I had a great time with Neville he is a good friend
and a laugh. Even though I'll be thinking hard about my foot wear
if he ever asks me to dance again. However, it was actually a
help that he stood on my feet so much because tending to my feel
helped calm Hermione down by giving her a task while she was
upset.
Anyway
see you soon I have homework to tackle, LoVe
Gin
PS
Thanks for the presents! The accessories looked divine with the
dress. See enclosed are pictures.
These
were the first pictures of the ball Molly had seen. The first was of
Hermione and Ginny getting ready. The next was Ginny, Neville, Krum
and Hermione. And although Hermione looked beautiful and they were
all smiling, her smile didn't extend to her eyes.
There was a picture of Ron and his date, she was smiling but he looked distracted like he was looking for someone. Molly put the picture of Hermione next to the picture of Ron. And yes, Molly had to admit that if they had gone together they would have indeed made a very handsome and happy couple.
Then, there was the one where Ron recognised Hermione.
Lastly, there was one, which looked to be of the Great Hall and the Yule Brawl itself. This shoot captured the passion they had for each other with Harry – poor thing – caught in the middle.
'Like he always is.' Molly sadly thought,
From these pictures and the description in the letter Molly's heart broke for both Ron and Hermione. They were both hurting by not going together.
She remembered thinking the first time she'd read this letter, how easily this whole situation could have been avoided; and how much Ron reminded her of his father at that age.
Reading
the letter again she was as sure as ever that Percy suggestion of a
talk with him was a universally bad idea but reading this account
helped Molly to understand Percy a bit more. And not for the
first time that year Molly thought '
The next letter was from Fred – who was writing on the behalf of himself and George, although it was clear from the wording and penmanship that George had had no hand in it. She knew it was from the twins before she'd opened it because it had the smell, their smell: of explosions, stink bombs and fun. If fun had a smell it would smell like them.
Hello
Mum and Dad, The
Yule Ball was smashing, very entertaining. You will be proud to hear,
no doubt, that George and I and our dates had a fabulous time. Both
we and our girls scrubbed up nicely and we were perfect gentlemen -
as per our agreement. We
didn't cause a scene; but a pair you know did. In fact, if you
don't count Ron and Hermione (and by extension their dates) a
wonderful time was had by all. As I'm sure you know by now Ron and
Hermione had a barny. It was as much fun to watch as the Weird Sister
who provided the music. T
We
were with Ron for a lot of the time before and after the brawl when
he was in mid muttered rant. From what we can piece together Ron
fashioned a plan together. His keen chess mind finally figured out
how to get his foot out of his mouth by surprising Hermione.
This
plan was brilliant with its simplicity. Switching dates with her
date; so he got her. Unfortunately, no one told Hermione; so she
didn't cooperate. Wouldn't tell him (or any of us actually), who
she was going with which made the whole evening more exciting I have
to admit. Ron
maintains the reason for the aforementioned plan was that he should
have asked her before because they could have had a laugh. We
all know real reason why he came up with said plan. Because
he loves her and want's to kiss her and thinks she's the most
beautiful girl in the whole world (and seeing her when she walked in
he has a point. I mean wow the girl scrubs up nice!)However,
instead of choosing to laugh they choose that old stand by of theirs;
shouting like there the only ones in the room. They
shouted. They shouted a lot. I'm surprised you didn't hear them
from the Burrow. You could tell who knew them and who didn't. Most
people, who knew them, ignored them but I'm sure were listening:
While the people who don't know them watched open mouthed. Well
I suppose seeing a beautiful, (we didn't recognise, not to say she
was a troll or anything but she looked so different) brunette taking
on a stretched redhead with bad dress sense is entertaining. We
didn't actually hear what was going on. But from the look on there
faces one of them would have ended up in Azkaban for murder. Or
jinxes, at the very least, would have been flying if they weren't
surrounded by teacher and actually had their wands. Any
who, after what was the first half of the show – Ginny says there
was a second but she wont tell us what happened – Hermione stormed
into the crowd, past Ginny and I proved my worth. While
Angie was in the loo;
I was the one to save her from the hurt someone had publicly inflicted. Shame that person was our very own Ronnikins. So there I was a mist's the dancers waiting for Angie; when she stormed towards me and I just grabbed her hand and started to dance with her.
It
was hard shielding her from prying eyes so that she could calm down;
but I did it. I guided her away from Ginny and Neville and even Vicky
for a little while.I
even managed to make her smile by commenting on Ron's dress sense
and I made her laugh by commenting that her feet were in a far better
condition then Ginny's with me as her partner then say if Ron was
here. Then,
Vicky found us and cut in but not before she left me with whispered
thanks and gave me a kiss on the cheek.
That
kind of thanks is a sure sign that, I was in fact, the hero of the
evening. George agrees and added that he thought it was a refreshing
change that I used our powers of fun and laughter to good use instead
of getting detention. Detention, which is usually uncalled for
because as I have been telling you for years; naughty teddy did
it.Everything
after that seems to be a bit boring. We had homework and had had our
very own Tri Wizard Tournament – George, Lee and myself. Task
1 was a pie eating contest which George won. Task 2 a timed
exploding snap card house building contest which I won and we're
still trying to come up with Task 3.
We'd
ask the golden trio but they seem busy with whatever it is they
actually do. They scare me though. No Harry he's alright but the
other two. They are just plain creepy. You see Ron and Hermione being
pleasant to each other after the Brawl. If
we were betting wizards we would have lost a lot of money (prob to
Lee) because we thought that they wouldn't be talking to each
other for ages - but as it is they are speaking and it's
creepy.However,
we know Ron is still mad, or was really mad, because we found his
Krum action figure with an arm missing in the bin when we went to see
how he was on Boxing Day. Oh
well, toddle pip!
Feorge and Gred LHXs
This
letter in itself was worrying not because of what it revealed about
Hermione and Ron's relationship but Fred's emotions. His account
and delight of being Hermione's hero was troubling. '
Molly
was sure that there were lots of things Fred hadn't said… She
would have to keep an eye on Fred/Hermione situation.
The last letter was from Ron himself and was written just before he started school again. Molly smiled as she started to read it.
Dear Mum (and Dad), How was your Christmas? Ours was good. Hogwarts Christmas feast was good as always but doesn't compare with your cooking mum. Thank you for my presents. Harry says thanks too.
Our
annual snow ball fight was great. Then the Ball happened. For the
most part it was ok. Mione wouldn't let me know who she was going
with, if she had the whole stupid thing wouldn't have happened. I
hate my dress robes. Mione looked pretty I think Ginny helped. The
Weird Sisters were BRILLIANT. Then
Mione and I had a fight because she went with Vicky Krum. I ate all
my chocolate and home cooked things by Boxing Day morning. I think
Vicky is using Mione and I don't like it.
And
why can't see she that and realise that I'm just trying to
protector her as a friend. She is the dumbest smart person in the
history of Hogwarts. Suppose you know about the fight already. Percy
spoke to me afterwards and gave me that look of his. Then
after the Ball we had another fight that Harry walked in on. Don't
worry Mione and I 'made up' by morning so we'll be able to
continue to help Harry figure Task 2 out. Life is back to normal.
I'll
owl if anything note worthy happens, Ron
x
Less than two
hundred and fifty words wouldn't have communicated a lot to most
people but to Molly – it communicated a lot.
'So
Ron has started calling Hermione, Mione. It sounds a lot like the
word mine; Interesting!'
But
from the lack details it appears that he was trying to forget the
whole incident; even though it leaked out into the letter.
Molly had more information from him last years about their Christmas fight – concerning Harry's Firebolt, Sirius Black and Scabbers - then in this one.
'Although
last year he said they'd 'almost made up' by Boxing Day morning
and this year they'd actually 'made up' by morning. How are
they 'making-up' and why doesn't anyone know about it?'
'At that age Arthur and I would kiss to 'make-up' but their not in that kind of relationship. Are they?'
Molly put all the letters and photos away and when down stairs for another cuppa. Because she still had a lot of information to process.
'And
nothing fuels the mind like a nice cup of tea.'
After reviewing the written evidence before her she was sure now that she hadn't misread the signs.
'My Ronnie loved Hermione. And Hermione loved Ronnie – well who wouldn't?'
And another thing if Harry and Hermione had been dating by this time they would have gone to the Ball together. It would have been Harry shouting and upset as well as Ron. But from the pictures he doesn't look to be emotionally invested in the same way as Ronnie.
On the other hand, teenage hormones and relationships move so fast… She could still be a scarlet woman. She loves Ron but maybe she's manipulating Harry and Viktor into making Ronnie jealous; that's a dangerous game.
So what was the next step? Do the hardest thing of all for a mother when it comes to parenting teenagers.
Hold my tongue. Well at least until the third task when she'd see all of them together with her own eyes. Until then she'd send signs like a smaller Easter egg it was harsh but she had to know.
This was her son's heart on the line after all.
Authors
note I
came up with this 12/5/07 while reading the Goblet of Fire because I
realised that all the Weasley children would have written home to
comment on the Brawl so here it is…
I
also like the idea of the tension between Molly and Hermione because
of Hermione's relationship with Ron. And thought that Molly's
reaction to Hermione after the Skeeter article's was a prime way of
exploring that dynamic. LHXs
– means Love Hugz and Kisses – I think the twins would have come
up with a code to communicate there love to there mother so if their
brothers say, being the biggest teasers of them all, wouldn't get
teased. Also
even though I am a huge R/Hr shipper and know they make it in the
end. I love the idea of 'Fremione' ship; don't know why but I
do… Maybe it's because Hermione, in cannon, seems to interact
with and react more to Fred then George. Please
comment...
