Chapter 2:Katie Bell

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Morning came by fast and Ron was trying to wake Harry up.

"Harry wake up" Ron shook Harry.

"what's that Cho? you want a kiss" Harry kissed his pillow.

"And I thought Hermione was the mental one" Ron continued to shake Harry "Get Up" .

"ok ok I'm up!" yelled Harry "no need to shake me do bloody hard".

Ron was already dressed and ready to go. Harry did not like being woken up especially when he was dreaming of Cho. He quickly put on his robes and collected his things. The two headed for the great hall to eat some breakfast. "look there's Ginny and Hermione" said Ron

Ron and Harry took a seat across Hermione and Ginny. "good morning" smiled Ginny "Morning" said Ron and Harry. Ron began eating some toast and oatmeal while Harry ate some eggs and Pumpkin juice. Hermione was reading a piece of parchment and was blushing. "what are you so happy about?" asked Ron even though he had an idea of what it was. Hermione simply looked up, but before she could say anything Ginny spoke "it's none of your business". Hermione giggled, "oh so you think that's funny do you" snapped Ron. Hermione stopped laughing "well she's right".

"can you two shut it already you both have been at each others throats for days for days" Harry was beginning to get annoyed that they always bickered for any little thing. "he starts it Harry and you know it" said Hermione furiously. Harry knew that lately Ron had been starting all the arguments with Hermione but he didn't want to get involved.

"right because I'm the one who betrayed my friends dating the enemy" snapped Ron who was struggling to control his anger and jealousy.

"betray? that's the most stupidest thing I have ever heard!"

"Ron shut up your being stupid" Ginny said interrupting. Hermione and Ron glared at each other. "anyways" Ginny began saying "when will Viktor be arriving?"

"Saturday evening" replied Hermione who was still glaring at Ron who was now picking at his food..

Ron looked up "As in this Saturday?"

"yes he wants to spend the week with me since we have not been in each other's company since the summer" said Hermione indignantly

"you mean the bloke was with you during the summer too?" Hermione ignored him. Ron felt a sudden rush of jealousy and rage. He couldn't believe Hermione had invited Viktor to her house, and the two probably snogged and did other foolish things. Images flooded Rons head and he had enough. "well that's just great isn't it I think I'll go now I lost my appetite" Ron pushed his plate forward, stood up and left.

"why does he have to be such an ass?" cried Hermione

"don't worry about him" Ginny said embracing Hermione and patting her back.

"Don't listen to Ron Hermione he's just upset because he hasn't found a date yet" said Harry.

"and that's my fault" Hermione sounded insulted.

"no no of course not he's just stubborn you know" Harry didn't know what else to say.

Classes were cancelled that day because the weather was so terrible. Most students stayed within the common rooms. Harry and Hermione were studying for upcoming exams. "I cant believe Snape still assigned us homework" Harry said. His hand was beginning to hurt and he was getting bored. They had been in the common room almost all day.

Hermione looked up from her homework "It cant be that surprising"

"I know it's just so tiring"

"yes Harry but at least we are almost done"

Ron wasn't accompanying them because he decided to do his homework in the library with Katie Bell. An hour went by and still no sign of Ron. "Harry where is Ron?" asked Hermione

"he's in the library doing homework with Katie Bell" said Harry

"oh" Hermione didn't look up from her work. Harry knew why it bothered Hermione that Ron was studying with Katie. "look Hermio… "its fine Harry" Hermione said flatly.

"no it's not I see the way you two are with each other your perfect for each other, but both of you are too bloody proud to say anything" said Harry. Hermione closed her book and turned to Harry.

"we're just friends Harry honestly especially after what happened last year"

"if anything you two have more feeling for each other now than you did last year, come on Hermione you two are my best friends I know you better than anyone else"

Hermione smiled she knew Harry was right but now it was too late for any type of relationship with Ron. She was with Viktor now things changed over a years time.

"yes I know but we are better off as friends, I'm with Viktor now and I don't want to hurt him I care about him"

"Viktor is a great guy but what you and Ron have is…."Friendship" Hermione finished 'that's it Harry that is all that there will ever be". Harry decided just to leave it at that because he wasn't going to win this one. Not another word was said Hermione and Harry finished their assignments.

Meanwhile Ron was in the Library just striking up a conversation with Katie Bell. The two had already finished their work. Almost all the students had left immediately after finishing their work. Ron and Katie were one of the few who stayed behind mingling. The library was highly lit with many candles since there was no light coming through the windows due to the stormy weather.

"So you really have tried Polyjuice potion?" asked Ron

"Yes it was very odd but I managed to become Lavender Brown for the dance last year" laughed Katie.

Ron was amazed he never thought Katie could be so mischievous. "so that was you with Seamus last year?".

"Yes we went as friends"

"did he know it was you?"

"no Seamus and Lavender were going as friends that's it so there was no need to tell him it was really me"

"really that lying prat she told me she was with Seamus for a while"

"no she only said that to make you jealous, she knew it didn't work though"

"how did she know?"

"well she saw you arguing with Hermione Granger and she saw the way you looked at her"

Ron blushed "where was she because you were going as her?"

"oh she managed to hide behind one of the holiday decorations, she hid well because she didn't want any one to see her face full of hives. That's why she didn't go to the ball and she felt bad cancelling on Seamus so that's why I went as her"

"did she tell you how she got those hives?"

"she bought one of those products your brother sells, but I think they were meant for Hermione. Somehow she ended up taking them by accident".

"Serves her right, Hermione could have gotten really ill" said Ron who was in disbelief that Lavender would go so Far.

"Katie would you like to got to the ball this year with me?"

Katie smiled "of course but as friends right?"

"yes that would be great" replied Ron

"Katie how come you don't go with Seamus I know you have liked him for quite a while now?"

"well he is going with Lavender I think he likes her" Katie said gloomily

"I doubt it even Seamus isn't that thick he'll come around" said Ron smiling at Katie.