Turning the Tables

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A/N: So time between updates are going to be a little longer since we're now writing the story as we go. The first few chapters were pre-written. Hope you enjoy! R and R!

Part 4

Thus the havoc began. Ron barged back through Severus and Hermione to the two new targets of his impotent rage. Snape attempted to hold the Weasley back as he tried to pull Harry away from Draco in hopes he could prevent the "gay" from fully invading his best friend. All the while, Hermione and Draco shouted verbal reprobations and warnings at the enraged and politically incorrect boy.

Finally, Ron broke away from all of them to catch his breath and absorb the information. (And to keep away from the tip of Hermione's wand).

"Stop! Wait!" They all froze. Ron turned to Hermione who was gradually lowering her wand.

"Mione, you—you…really want to date this sleazy git?" Hermione placed her hand against Severus' chest, her left hand to be precise, and prepared for the worst.

"Umm…marry, actually." Hermione looked up at Severus through her long lashes and they shared a look of joy and unmistakable love at the thought of their union. This was quickly interrupted by a second wind of ginger rage.

"Marry?! But—but…I was supposed to marry you!"

"Finders keepers." Snape said calmly with a nonchalant smirk.

Alas, this was too much for Ron's blood pressure, so he decided to take on the next issue with a heightened voice that he usually reserved for overly-large spiders.

"And Harry…you're, um…gay?" Harry lifted his shoulders in a noncommittal shrug and looked away nervously.

Ron swallowed and then continued, "With Draco Malfoy?" Harry wrapped his arms around Draco's bicep and pulled him close with an apologetic whimper.

"I can't believe this! What about me?!" Ron shouted.

"Well, you have two options. You can scour St. Mungo's for some hex-addled girl or you can go die alone. Either one works," Draco said, patting Harry's arm.

"Dray, stop it. You aren't helping the situation," Harry hissed, glaring at Draco as Ron's face glowed an unearthly red.

"NO! NO NO NO NO! You can't have them! Harry and Hermione are my best friends, and I refuse to lose them to some slimy Slytherins! Give them back right now!"

"Ronald, we are not some toys that you can just pass around! Harry and I are still your friends. We just have other people in our lives now. There is no need for all the hysterics," Hermione replied, reaching to place a soothing hand on Ron's arm.

"Yeah mate. We're still here for you," Harry said. He unwrapped from Draco and pulled the other two into a group hug. Everyone sighed in relief as Ron started to relax.

"I'm glad guys. We can all be together as friends. Especially after this: EMERGENCY PORTKEY ACTIVATE!" Ron shouted, making sure to keep a firm grasp on Harry and Hermione. Draco and Severus could merely stand in shock as the Golden Trio disappeared.

A/N: Sorry it's so short but we liked the cliffie.