It was the summer between Ron's second a third year at Hogwarts. In a few days he and his family were heading off to Egypt, to visit his oldest brother Bill who worked there. The whole family were excited since they had never been able to afford a trip like this before. But thanks to Arthur winning some money they were able to go.

Ron was sat at his desk, supposedly doing homework before they left. He was focussing very hard on something sure, but it wasn't homework. It was a letter. A letter from one of his best friends, Hermione. She'd sent it to him that morning and only now did he have a moments peace to read it. But of course peace and quiet don't last long in the Weasley household.

"RON!" shouted Ginny as she stormed into his room. "Mum says she's washed some pants for you ..."

"GINNY!" Ron shouted back. "Have you ever heard of knocking? And tell Mum I'd appreciate her not talking to other people about my PANTS!"

"Sure sure. Hey what are you reading?"

"None of your business."

"It's a letter," came the voice of Fred as he and George charged upstairs to Ron's room.

"Yep a letter from Hermione. The love of ickle Ron's life," said George.

"Would you two shut up! It's none of your business!"

"You're not denying that she's the love of your life," said Fred mockingly.

"She's not! She's just my friend"

George walked up to Ron and snatched the letter from him. He began to read aloud.

"I'm missing you a lot Ron. I hope we can meet up before the start of term. Everything's fine here although I am a bit lonely without you and Harry. Give my best to your family and have a wonderful time in Egypt. Please keep writing when you're there. Love Hermione x."

"Well well well," said Fred, raising his eyebrows. "It seems like she loves him back! We might have a new Weasley on our hands soon."

"A FEW new Weasley's before long Fred," said George. "That Hermione isn't just brains. I'm sure Ron'll be snogging her before long, if he knows what's good for him. And you know where snogging leads ..."

"I'm not sure that's the conversation you should be having in front of our younger sister!" came the voice of Percy. "Really, you two want to leave Ron alone. I think it's nice he and Hermione are friends. She's a nice girl, very clever and a good influence. Now keep it down I have homework to work on."

"Do you Perce! Well maybe we'll come and sing for you whilst you do it. Come on George."

Fred and George chased Percy downstairs, leaving Ginny standing grinning in Ron's doorway.

"What are you smiling at?"

"Oh nothing," said Ginny. "Hermione is lovely Ron. Do you have a crush on her?"

"Ugh no way! She's my friend that's all! Now bog off Gin I have work to do!"

"Oh okay. Could you tell Hermione I said hello?"

"Yeah, yeah whatever. Go."

Ginny smiled as she walked out of Ron's room. She was beginning to understand what her Mum had told her two years ago. She was sure Ron was lying about Hermione. Ginny was sure she'd have her very own sister soon enough.