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From the Previous chapter:

Getting tired of the speculation, a voice they didn't expect spoke up, "It was me. I came up with the idea when the twins told us Hermione had left for the weekend."

Four stunned faces stared at the speaker of the statement, when they replied with a shocked, "You!"

"Yes me" answered Arthur, "It was time some decided to teach you the value of a friend. Especially one like Hermione."

The three victims of the prank had varying expressions of shock. Neither Harry nor Ginny spoke and the only words that came out of Ron's mouth were "Dad pranked me" and "I don't believe it". Everyone else settled down to let Arthur explain to his children (yes he counted Harry as his own child) why they had been pranked in such away.

"In all the time since you all became friends, never once have any of us heard you being polite to Hermione. Its admirable that you all trust each other so much but sometimes it's good to show your friends you appreciate them" said Arthur.

"But Dad, Hermione knows that we appreciate her no matter what" interrupted Ron.

Arthur looked at his son before continuing, "Yes that may be. But have you ever thanked her for helping you or told her sorry when you wrong?" a negative shake of their heads was the answer, "Look at it from Hermione's view. Whenever you guys did that, to her it might seem that you are just her friends for privileges and nothing else."

At this Hermione spoke up, "That's true. It was why I was angry at you guys in sixth year. Harry just stopped talking to me because I told him to be careful with the book. Ron, you were too busy with Lavender to notice your friend. Same with you Ginny, you just told Harry's side and didn't let me explain anything."

"Sorry Mione. We didn't realise that we were so horrible to you. Please forgive us" came from three ashamed and repentant faces.

Deciding that the atmosphere had become too serious, the twins spoke up, "Who knew…"

"That Dad would prank someone..."

"Let alone three people…"

"And one of them the Boy-Who-Won." At this everyone broke into laughter and more laughter was heard when Neville said, "At least you know that your pranking gene came from your Dad."

Everyone had drifted off into groups once they calmed down. The Golden Trio and Ginny had moved to corner for some privacy to talk. Friendships were being mended between the group, it wasn't only their friendship with Hermione being repaired but with each other also.

It was midnight when everyone went to bed. Harry lay thinking on his bed in Ron's room. He went over the emotions he felt during the evening. The feeling of abandonment, when he heard that she had left and the relief at seeing her were so strong. He was sure he had never felt them before. He sure that was not the way you felt about a best friend, with these thoughts he went to sleep.

Morning came all too soon in the Weasley household and it was late morning by the time everyone gathered in the kitchen for breakfast. As luck would have it, Harry ended up sitting near Hermione and wondered why it felt so awkward between them. May be its all those thoughts that I have been having that are responsible, Harry thought before joining in the various breakfast conversations going on. It seemed that everyone had taken what happened the previous two days in good spirits.

"So, Harry, I was wondering if you and Ron could accompany me to dinner at my parent's house on Sunday? They have been asking to meet you both," Hermione asked Harry as they finished their breakfast.

Harry looked over at Ron who was sitting opposite him, and raised his eyebrow in a silent question. Thinking it over, Ron answered, "Sure why not. It's always fun to talk to your parents."

"That's because you like the embarrassing childhood stories about me that they tell you. And by the way, my aunt and her family will be joining us for dinner as well," that said, Hermione got up to put her dishes in the sink and leave the room. Behind her Harry and Ron sat stunned at their upcoming meeting with the Granger family.

"What do you think we got ourselves into by agreeing to the dinner?" asked Ron. He and Harry were in the orchard picking apples that Mrs. Weasley wanted.

"I don't think it's going to be that bad. We should just ask Hermione what she has told them about us. They may just want to know random things about us" but Harry didn't look convinced as he said this. Considering the recent luck, they were wary about most things.

"I sure hope Hermione tell us. Considering our luck or your luck, I should say, things have not being going well."

"What do you mean my luck?" asked Harry, getting annoyed at being blamed for the pranks being played on them.

"Well, seeing as how your luck changes from good to shit in less than a minute, I blame you for the pranks. And the unfortunate thing is that those near you at the time also get pranked,"aHar said Ron. He was having a hard time trying not to laugh. It was so easy to get Harry riled up just by talking about his luck.

Harry turned towards Ron ready to defend himself when he noticed the shaking of Ron's shoulders with supressed mirth. "Hahaha, very funny" replied Harry just as they heard Mrs. Weasley calling them.

"Seriously mate, do you think we'll survive dinner at the Granger's?" asked Ron.

"What's the worst they can do to us after being pranked by everyone constantly for the past week" was Harry's reply as they entered the kitchen.

"Thank you boys. Now I can get started on dessert for tonight" said Mrs. Weasley.

"Mum, is there any reason why you're making a fancy meal for dinner tonight?" asked Ron.

"No dear, I just decided to go all out and cook something special. Now shoo so I can finish dinner by the time your Dad gets home."

With that, the two left to see what Fred and George were up to and if they knew where Hermione was. The sooner they could get all the information about the dinner the better for them, they thought.

Sorry for the late update. Uni got in the way.

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