The one that got away

Chapter 1 - First Day Back

Hermione and Ron walked down to corridors of train, watching Luna selling Quibblers and making oddly timed comments.

" I can't believe it's our 6th year at Hogwarts, so excited for Potions, I hear there is a new teacher?" said Hermione excitedly. Ron rolled his eyes

" May be he'll be cool, give us less homework than stupid Snape" Dean rushed by pushing Hermione to the side. She slipped and lost her balance falling onto Ron. Their hands touched and Hermione looked up at Ron, half hoping he would pick her up and carry her off into sunset, but all he did is laugh and help her up

" Little close Granger, what would Cormack say?" Hermione's cheeks flushed, and she helped herself up

" Cormack would say something vile and vapid just like him" Ron hid a smile, it was comforting to know she didn't care for him. They both started walking again and found Harry's car and walked in.

" Hey! How's life at the Weasley's? Still breaking rules?" Harry said giving Hermione a hug and nodding to Ron.

" George and Fred came up with this cool invention, but mom banned it from the house." Ron said grabbing a seat next to Hermione.

" It's horrible and stupid, those two just never stop being repugnant." Harry rolled his eyes

" And what exactly does this new invention do?" Ron and Hermione looked at one another, cautiously, Ron looked to Harry

" Well, it sort of, um i don't know how to say this" Hermione took over

" It's a very poorly made love potion that creates obsession. It doesn't really work, it just makes you loopy for a day or two" Harry looked at Ron and started to laugh uncontrollably.

" What it is" Ron asked confused.

" Just wondering what use this would be in a house with all boys and one sister, i mean i knew you were close but..."

" Ew, no, don't you know, Hermione stayed with us this summer." Harry's eyebrows shot up higher than the moon.

" Well, it's about time" Hermione blushed

" What are you talking about, I just couldn't stay with my parents because of the whole Order of the Phoenix fiasco." Harry chuckled

" If that's your story." Ron grinned as the train screeched into the station.