Okay I really like this chapter for some reason, maybe because I think the title is neat. I hope you like the chapter as well.

Chapter 4 – Cleaning, Camping and Senseless Snogging

Hermione awoke early the next morning and knew that at this early hour, no one else was up. Harry, Ron, and Ginny all preferred to sleep in, only Hermione had the sense of mind to get up at a decent hour and get things done. She personally felt that sleeping past seven or eight was a waste of a perfectly good morning. On mornings where Hermione didn't want to get up she would read a good novel in bed if she could stay there, but most mornings, Hermione was up by seven and ready to begin her day by half past.

Hermione was immediately confused. She was still dressed in her clothes and she could tell her face had not been washed. More then anything, Hermione could not remember how she got to bed last night. Harry had gone down to Ginny's room to say goodnight. Then, the last thing she remembered, she and Ron were laying on Ron's bed discussing Harry. They were both worried about him adjusting to life without Dumbledore and they knew that the search for the remaining horcruxes would be a hard one. After that, Hermione realized she did not remember anything. Puzzled she finally realized that she might have fallen asleep. "Oh no," she muttered with horror, does that mean she fell asleep in Ron's bed? What must he think? He did not know about her feelings for him, no one did. She hoped that he just thought she was very tired. However, that still did not answer the question that was nagging at her. How did she get to bed without remembering it? She was a notoriously light sleeper, and the idea that someone carried her to bed was a little crazy to think. Hermione decided that a nice shower was in order and decided it would clear some cobwebs from her brain.

After her shower, Hermione made her way down stairs, but still had not cleared her brain out about last night. No one was down there and Hermione felt that Mrs. Weasley was probably showering and getting dressed before coming down to breakfast. Grabbing a cup of tea, Hermione decided that reading would be a great way to start the day. She hardly noticed Mrs. Weasley coming into the kitchen nearly 20 minutes later. She immediately began fixing breakfast and they chatted for a few minutes while Hermione whisked some eggs for breakfast. Mrs. Weasley said that Bill and Mr. Weasley had left early that morning for work and probably would not be home until late that evening. Charlie appeared right at the same time as the Daily Prophet came though the window via owl. He grabbed his coffee and started reading to himself.

"Hermione dear, could you go wake the others for breakfast? It is almost ready and I know how hard those three are to wake."

"Sure Mrs. Weasley," and without another thought Hermione started to climb the stairs. Knowing that Ginny took less time then the boys Hermione gave her a few minutes more sleep and headed up to Ron's room.

Hermione expected them both to be asleep, but Ron was sitting up on his bed in apparently deep thought. As Ron looked up he smiled. " Mornin' Hermione."

"Morning, your mom says that breakfast is almost ready. You and Harry should get up and get dressed."

"Okay, I'll wake Harry and we will be down soon." On Hermione's way down stairs, she woke Ginny and then sat on the bed, as Ginny got ready.

"Hey Ginny, do you remember me coming in last night? Cause it's kind of funny…I don't remember going to bed." Ginny looked at her with curious eyes but shrugged brushing her hair.

"I was asleep last night when you got in. Oh, and thanks for letting Harry and I say goodnight, I think we both needed that." Hermione smiled and looked out the window. Out of nowhere Ginny continued. "Hermione when are you going to tell Ron how you feel about him?" Hermione looked up startled. She had not realized that anyone knew about that, and she was about to get flushed when she realized that Ginny was smiling.

"Ginny, I don't know if he feels the same way as I do about it. What about Harry too, don't you think he would feel kind of like the third wheel?"

"Well first off Hermione, I KNOW Ron feels the same about you as you do about him. He stares at you all the time with a goofy grin and not all those rows you two had at school were by accident you know. Second, Harry is not the third wheel because I am around, and when I am around, it is two couples."

Hermione nodded, "I'll talk to Ron later today."

"Good," and with a mischievous grin Ginny added, "I promise that Harry and I will make sure you get your time alone." Hermione began to blush.

Upon entering the kitchen, Ginny and Hermione sat down for some eggs and toast, when Ginny had a great idea. "Hey mum, can the four of us camp out in the back lawn tonight? It'll be really fun…and you won't be far away…and…"

Mrs. Weasley's reply was immediate. "No Ginny, it is not safe for you lot to be out of the house without your father and me, and preferably a couple other Order members." Before Ginny could protest, Mrs. Weasley had a plan. "Why don't we shrink the furniture in Ron's room and you all can set up the tent in there? Then you will be safe, but you will have fun. And the tent will give you more room because of the magic associated with it."

Ginny could not protest since it was a good solution. As the boys came down to eat, they were made aware of the plans for that evening. Both agreed and they were talking about what they would do when Mrs. Weasley's voice came over the chatter.

"You lot have a good deal to get done today if you want a fun evening. The garden needs to be degnomed today and then I will need you to begin cleaning the house. You can do Ron's room first. We will shrink the furniture and then you all can set up the tent. After lunch, the attic needs to be cleaned before guests arrive for the wedding. I am going to be doing some cooking and cleaning down here, while I help the wedding coordinators with the decorations. Oh and I have to go to the store to pick up some food." Getting exasperated due to her busy schedule, Mrs. Weasley had an idea. "Harry dear, if it is okay with you, I thought that Dobby and Winky may be able to help me with some of the chores I need to get done."

"Oh, of course Mrs. Weasley. Dobby…Winky…?" With a pop the house elves appeared.

"Master called Dobby and Winky…sir?"

"Yes Dobby, Mrs. Weasley is going to be working on some wedding preparations today and we were hoping you two may be able to help her."

"Oh, of course Winky and Dobby will help," chorused the duo. Their ears perking up since they would be able to do work.

Mrs. Weasley took command at once "Winky, maybe you could help with the cooking." With a crack, Winky was in an apron and ready to cook, "and Dobby, how about getting some things from the market for me." A list appeared in Mrs. Weasley's hand with a small pile of gold. "Here. You take this and if it isn't enough gold just don't get these last 3 items." Just before Dobby could leave, Harry asked for a private word with Dobby.

They moved away from the others so that Mrs. Weasley could not see and Harry handed more gold to Dobby telling him to use that if he needed it. He also asked for some snack foods for their camp out that evening and some Butterbeer from The Three Broomsticks. Harry's last request was that Dobby did not mention the extra gold to Mrs. Weasley.

"Of course Harry Potter sir….Dobby will not tell," and with that, crack Dobby was gone.

As Harry made his way over to the others, he heard Hermione offer to help Ron with the garden, using the excuse that she needed some fresh air. Harry chucked to himself and hoped that Ron would talk to Hermione as Ron had said he would. With that, Harry and Ginny set off to Ron's room to set up the tent. Hermione had kindly shrunk the furniture.

The tent did not take long to set up, and soon, Harry and Ginny were inside making the beds and getting it ready to be slept in. This was the same tent that they had used at the Quidditch World Cup so even though on the outside it looked like a regular tent, the inside was very large with a full kitchen, bathroom, beds and a living area. Harry and Ginny decided to push the four beds together so that they could all sleep next to each other just like a real muggle tent. Ginny cleaned the bathroom and set out fresh towels for everyone to use during their showers. Harry brought their trunks inside so they would all have their possessions. As Harry set the last trunk down, he looked over at Ginny as she was making the last of the beds. He could not help himself. He scooped her up and began kissing her. They were soon snogging, oblivious to what else was going on. Finally, Harry pulled her in really close and said: "I love you Ginny Weasley."

She replied, "and I love you Harry Potter."

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Meanwhile outside, Ron and Hermione were working feverishly at de-gnoming the garden. To the outside spectator there was some obvious flirting going on, but neither Ron nor Hermione were going to admit to it at that time. Hermione finally remember what she wanted to ask Ron about earlier.

"Hey Ron, do you know how I got to bed last night? I remember us talking in your room and then I remember waking up this morning but I don't remember anything in between." Ron's cheeks flushed a bright pink.

"Oh…yeah…well…you kind of fell asleep and I…uh…didn't want to wake you because you seemed really tired, so I carried you." At the last statement, Hermione knew her cheeks began to blush just like his. The thought of Ron not wanting to wake her was sweet. She was pulled out of her thoughts when Ron started talking again. "Hermione can we talk? You see…well…I really like you and I wasn't going to do anything about it, but Harry said he thought that you felt the same way and I really want to be with you." The words had tumbled out and their was no way to take them back, not that Ron wanted too, but before he knew what had happened Hermione gave him a big hug. 'Great,' he thought, 'I'm getting a sympathy hug and now things are going to be weird and it is all my fault, I am such a lousy...' but before the word git had come into his mind Hermione was kissing him, and he realized that everything would be okay now. The kiss was deep and passionate and he did not want it to end.

Little did they know that Mrs. Weasley had been two seconds away from calling them to lunch through the kitchen window, and was now watching her youngest son, and the girl of his dreams have their first kiss by the garden. A smile came to her face as she began to climb the stairs to get Harry and Ginny for lunch. Molly figured a couple extra minutes for Ron and Hermione would not hurt. As she got closer to Ron's room where Harry and Ginny were she heard Harry tell Ginny that he loved her and she heard that Ginny loved him too. Molly's face smiled brighter as she realized how happy her children were, and how they could not have picked two nicer people.

Lunch was uneventful except that Mrs. Weasley seemed exceptionally happy and was giving funny smiles to whoever looked at her. Dobby returned from the market and Winky was in the kitchen cleaning up from the lunch of grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. Ron had shoveled in at least five sandwiches and was preparing to take another couple when Hermione exclaimed, "Ronald, leave some for everyone else." Ron sullenly waited for everyone to finish before taking the remainder of the sandwiches and giving Hermione a sweet smile.

"Master Harry Potter sir," squeaked Dobby. Harry turned and then Dobby continued. "The items that you asked Dobby for are upstairs in the tent. Would you like Dobby to get them ready for tonight?"

"No Dobby, thank you, but we can get it," replied Harry. "Why don't you keep helping Mrs. Weasley with what she needs to get done?"

"Of course, Master Harry Potter sir." and with a crack Dobby was helping Winky with the dishes and cleaning.

As the four began to make their way to the attic, Harry saw Ron grab Hermione's hand affectionately. Harry looked at Ginny who smiled and grabbed his hand. Everything was going to be all right. Ginny could not help herself and shouted, "You know it took you two long enough." While they did not let their hands drop Harry distinctly saw Ron's cheeks because a deep shade of red.

Hermione and Ron quickly cleaned the attic with magic and they settled in to enjoy their now free afternoon. Ron was beating Hermione at chess while Ginny and Harry were playing exploding snap. Hermione kept loosing which Ron loved, but Hermione did not. After three games and a "woohoo" from Ron, he quickly comforted Hermione with a quick kiss before starting their fourth game. "Don't worry Hermione; you can beat me at everything else. This game is my glory." While Hermione hated to loose she knew that her new boyfriend was right.

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Before they knew it, dinner was done and they were all sitting in the tent hanging out. Hermione and Ron looked slightly apprehensive about the sleeping arrangement at first but after some Butterbeer and snacks, everyone had relaxed enough, and they realized that it would be fine. Then Ron realized for him to sleep next to Hermione it meant that Harry was going to be next to Ginny. While he did not really like the idea of his baby sister doing this, he had long since learned better then to protest outwardly. Hermione put a silencing charm on the door to Ron's room saying that they didn't want to be disturbed, she finished by locking it. Harry whispered, "I love you," in Ginny's ear and she whispered the same back.

After a hard day, the four friends fell into sleep quickly. While everyone started out almost on their own bed, Ginny and Harry were on one bed within minutes of being asleep while Ron and Hermione were on another. There were two unused beds in the room and no one seemed to care.