A/N: Thank you so much for everyone ho reviewed and added this to their alerts or favorites! It really makes me want to update sooner. Here's chapter two!

Hermione decided to go and find something to do. She was afraid to help Mrs. Weasley again, so she decided to see if she could figure out what Ron's surprise would be. She walked out of Ginny's room and tiptoed up to Ron's room. She pushed her ear to the door, but she could not hear anything.

"Well then, it looks like I've caught you in the act!"

Hermione's stomach lurched as se turned around and found Ron smirking at her.

"Oh, Ron! I was—well—I was—oh, right! I was just going to ask you if I could borrow some shoes!" Hermione blurted. 'Wow, please tell me I did not just say that out loud.'

"Well, I can definitely tell you, I haven't heard that on before," Ron said trying to hold back his laughter.

"Erm, I guess I should get going then. I think I hear Ginny—," Hermione slid passed Ron, but was stopped when she felt him grab onto her hand. She tensed under his touch.

"Don't leave. I'm not allowed anywhere near the kitchen and I'm afraid of what Fred and George are up to," Ron gave a smile. "Unless, you don't want to…"

"No, I want to," Hermione said. She followed Ron into his room. His bright orange walls and Chudley Canons posters made her feel right at home. It was her favorite room of the entire house. Ron closed the door and sat down on his bed. Hermione sat at the foot of the bed and watched one of the Chudley Canons posters on the wall.

"So, Hermione, if you don't want to borrow my shoes," Ron smirked as Hermione's face grew red with embarrassment, "what do you want?"

"Well, to tell you the truth, I was hoping to find out what you have planned for us later today," Hermione blushed. She could not wipe the grin from her face.

"Oh, really," said Ron. "I didn't know you eavesdropped for information. Did you decide being a goody-goody was too much to handle?"

"You think I'm a goody-goody do you?" Hermione said slyly. "Do you like goody-goodies, Ronald? If you do I can go back to my perfectly polished ways."

"I like you just the way you are, Hermione," Ron said this as he locked his eyes in hers. Hermione seemed lost for words. She wanted to tell him she loved him. Just to say those words to him. She knew he must have feelings for her now, too. The way he was acting showed it.

"Ron, I need to tell you something," she spoke in nothing more than a whisper.

"Yes, Hermione?"

"Ron, I—."

CRACK! The twins popped in saying, "They're here! They're here!

"Who's here?" Ron asked looking confused.

"Didn't mum tell you? The Dacey's are here for brunch! Mum's got loads of food downstairs," Fred exclaimed.

"Smells great," George added. "The Dacey's' are downstairs, though. Mum asked us to come and get you. We should show Daniel some of the new products we've been working on, Fred."

"Well, of course we do, George!" Fred chimed. "Oh, and Ron, just so you know Susan is here. You know, the one you fancied when you were younger."

Ron turned red, "I did not fancy her! She fancied me!"

"Well she's downstairs. They're all waiting to see you!" Fred finished and the twins left with another CRACK back downstairs.

"Hermione, let's go! I want to introduce you to everyone!" Ron jumped up and ran to the door. "You're going to love them! There's Susan and Andy and—."

"Ginny already told me," Hermione sighed. She was a little disappointed that the twins had interrupted them when she had finally found enough courage to tell Ron her feelings.

"Well then, come on!" Ron was practically jumping out of his skin. He seemed so excited, so Hermione decided to put her feelings behind her. Perhaps she would be able to tell Ron when they got together later that day.

Hermione got up and walked through the door that Ron was holding open for her. They raced down the stairs and cam to the living room. Everyone was getting reacquainted and was recalling times of the past. Mr. and Mrs. Dacey were talking with Mr. Weasley, who seemed to be telling them hid new discovery about the muggle snow globes. Mrs. Weasley was in the kitchen trying to finish up cooking. Fred and George were showing Daniel a new product, which Hermione had overheard was some sort of spark shooting chewing gum. Ginny was sitting on the coach with Susan and Jane.

"Oh, Ron, good you're downstairs!" Mr. Weasley called. "Ron, I'm sure you remember mark and Laura Dacey."

"Of course I do!" Ron replied shaking Mr. Dacey's hand and being embraced by Mrs. Dacey.

"Look at how much you've grown," said Mrs. Dacey. "He's becoming a fine boy, Arthur."

Mr. Weasley smiled. "Mark. Laura. This is Hermione Granger. She is staying with over the summer. Her parents are muggles you see," Mr. Weasley introduced. Hermione shook their hands and politely greeted them.

"Hermione is in my year at Hogwarts. She is the smartest witch of our age," Ron added. Hermione blushed.

"Well, go see Susan, then. I'm sure she'll love to know there's another girl her age here," Mrs. Dacey stated.

Ron and Hermione walked over to the coach that the girls were sitting on.

"Susan! Jane! How are you?" Ron asked.

"Oh, just fine," said Jane. "It's lovely to come back. I see the house hasn't changed one bit. It's just everyone in it who has."

"Well, you've changed quite a bit too. It looks like you might have Ginny beat in height!" Ron exclaimed.

"Well at least I don't have to worry about mum not getting me new robes all the time!" Ginny retorted.

Before Ron could come up with a comeback, Hermione introduced herself, "I'm Hermione Granger. I'm in Ron's year at Hogwarts."

"Well isn't that cute. You stay here during the summer?" Susan said, speaking for the first time.

"Yes, my parents are on vacation a lot, so we find it easiest if I just stay here," Hermione stated.

Susan smiled. Hermione could not tell if it was in disgust or good intentions.

"So, have you and Ron been friends long?" Susan asked.

"We've known each other since first year," Ron stated.

"Hmm, so, are you two dating?" Susan asked with a very questioning look.

"Dating? Dating! No…no…we aren't…no…of course not!" Ron replied.

"Good," Susan said and got up from the coach. She headed for the kitchen. Hermione saw Ron stare at Susan as she walked to the other side of the room. Guessing from what Fred and George said earlier, Ron still seemed to fancy Susan, which troubled her. What also troubled her was the fact that Susan seemed to fancy him. Susan did say that it was 'good' that Hermione and Ron were not dating. Hermione was beginning to think this visit was going to be nothing like she expected.

A/N: So, there's another chapter. Tell me what you think of Susan so far. Innocent or up to something? Please review!