A/N: Hello, it's me again . Sorry this is late (again) but it's better than nothing right? Please don't hurt me- I've got other stories I'm working on, and this is a labour of love for my girl darklight1687, so THERE!

First things first- to darklight1687- I didn't want to put too many fillers into the story, and since this pairing is not my thing (which you know), I'm trying to avoid my bouts of "over-explanation" (yes, I know it's not a word!). So please just bear with me, I'll try to be clearer.

Anyway…here it is ;-D


Why is it that when everything goes to shit you get perfect weather?

Ria looked out at the bright, clear day. Her body thrummed, her creature blood wishing nothing more than to go outside and bask in nature's glory. Only the thought of Harry kept her inside- Harry, Hermione and Ginny to be exact. Even now, just thinking of their plan gave Ria a moment of unease. By declaring it foolproof, something was bound to happen.

A sigh. There was nothing to be done now. Severus had already agreed to chaperone in her place. She'd done her part; now she just had to wait…


Ginny rejected top after top until her dorm mates were ready to strangle her. "Harry will like whatever you wear Gins," her dorm mates all but screamed at her, "just be simple and sexy."

"You're right." And ignoring the collective sigh of relief from her dorm mates she finally settled on a denim mini and black halter top.

She hoped Hermione would like it- but then again, if there was one thing Hermione liked more than Ginny's taste in clothing, it was taking those clothes off piece by piece…

"Ginny! Are you done? We'll leave without you!" Ginny snapped out of it and dashed down to meet them. "Right Harry," she said, even as she pressed a kiss to his cheek, "only you would leave your girlfriend behind." Harry grinned, and Ginny could see excitement shining in his eyes- he was dying to see Ria.

The first problem was when they hit the gates. Ron was in their face in seconds.

"What the HELL do you think you're going in that outfit!"

(Author's Note: Purple was NOT Ron's colour.)

Harry tried to cut him off, but apparently Ron was on a roll. "I mean, that's really inappropriate! People will talk! You could get raped or something and-"

"She could be attacked by Frosty too. Ron, she looks great and she's comfortable. I'm not going to let anything happen to her. Now shove off alright?"

All three of them took a step back, not wanting to be too close to the explosion.

And then Ron took a deep breath and nodded. Harry figured the snow cones went on sale in Hell as soon as Ron said, "You're right mate. I know you'll take care of her,"

"Very good Weasley, so good to know you can be taught some manners." Ron's nod in response caused even Snape's eyes to widen in surprise. It was Snape's "Potter, a word," however, that shocked everyone out of their daze.

As Harry and Snape moved off from the gathering students, Hermione could be heard whispering to Ginny. "The end is near. You-Know-Who's going to pop out in a tutu any moment now…"

Severus seemed to square his shoulders as he turned to glare Harry down. He sighed.

"Listen Potter, I don't know why she bothers with you but she does. Hurt her, and Weasley finding out will be the least of your problems."

Harry had a moment to blink, acknowledge, and then nod. Severus returned the nod and swept off in a flurry of robes. By the time Harry returned to the others, Hermione and Ginny looked both wary and worried. Ron was still being a perfect gentleman- and directing all of it at Hermione. At the moment he was complimenting her hair and perfume. He was basically being everything he hadn't been before- charming, polite, level-headed and attentive. The three felt the first stirrings of panic.

"So Hermione," Ron said softly, putting a friendly arm- not too high, not too low- around her waist. He gave her a dimpled smile, "Would you like to accompany me to Hogsmeade this afternoon?" By now a crowd had gathered, girls giggling and guys grinning, waiting to hear Hermione's obviously positive answer.

Oh shit.


A/N- Yes, I know it's really short, but I'm trying people. I never expected it to go past the oneshot stage, but at least finally know what direction this is taking, so see you soon? Please?