A/N: I'm really sorry that it's taken me so long to get this up, I've had the chapter written for weeks but my laptop will no longer connect to the internet and the keyboard it broken again. I've had to wait until I've had time to get to another computer. I hope you enjoy, there will be one more chapter after this one. i just realised i've labelled the cahpter '5' but its really chap 6

Chapter 6 – Telling Ron and Blind Dates

It had been a few days since Harry and Draco had come to their truce and ever since, Harry had become a serial pest. During the classes we had together, at meal times and any other time that he could track me down, he would talk non stop about the 'new' Draco. Frankly it was becoming rather annoying. I wouldn't mind so much if Harry actually realised what he was doing and that he actually had feeling for the unsuspecting Draco. But he was in denial. If he consciously knew that he was crushing then he could deal with it up front and I wouldn't have to sit through his mindless banter. As it was, Harry was clueless. Today I snapped.

Harry had found me in the library. I was keeping my promise of less study, I was simply using the library as a hiding spot. Huddled in a corner reading the latest issue of Witch Weekly, catching up on the affair between Stubby Broardman and an un-named ministry official. I'd been following the story religiously in hopes of finding a clue of who the ministry official might be. So far all we knew was that she worked in the muggle liaison department and liked her men rich and famous.

"There you are Mione! I've been looking everywhere for you" I sighed grumpily at the interruption and snap the magazine shut. I would debrief with Ginny later.

"Hello Harry" maybe I sounded a little abrupt but I was seriously over it.

"Seen Draco today?" He asked in what I suppose he thought was a casual tone, I didn't miss the twinkle in his eye as he spoke the name. He obviously had missed my rudeness completely. That was it, I let him have it.

"Yes, Harry, we had potions together, you were there remember? Seriously Harry you need to face up to the fact that you have feelings for Draco Malfoy and do something about it! I don't think I can sit here and listen to you rant on and on about him anymore, I bet you don't even realise that you're doing it" I felt like gripping his shoulders and giving him a shake. I fought the urge.

"I'm sorry, I had no idea that I talk about him so much, what is wrong with me?" he looked ready to cry, I hadn't meant to upset him but I wouldn't let the guilt get to me. I wasn't backing down.

"Nothing is wrong with you, you are just experiencing new feeling and you don't know how to express them." Men! Maybe I should write a book. Harry wore an expression similar to someone who had been confounded. "Let's go down to dinner" I grabbed my bag and started for the door. I'd gone two steps when I heard

"I think its time to tell Ron" I spun round to look Harry in the face. He was now as pale as nearly head-less nick.

"Are you sure you're ready?" I was concerned that I had pushed him to do this.

"Yes, tonight after dinner" he sounded like he was trying to convince himself that it was the right thing to do.

"You don't have to do this if you're not ready Harry, but you know I'll be with you every step of the way."

"You are fantastic Hermione, the most wonderful person I've ever met" I glowed one the inside. Harry grabbed his own bag and then my hand and led the way to the great hall.

"I know I am" I couldn't help myself. I beamed at him.

After dinner Harry took Ron aside. We were now in the Charms classroom. I had placed a silencing charm on the door to give us privacy, the school wasn't ready to know about Harry's sexuality just yet. Beads of sweat were starting to form across his forehead as he paced.

"Ron" he started, he sounded more confident than he looked. "There's something I need to tell you"

Ron looked at Harry then at me. "Are you two sleeping together?" typical Ron, always jumping to the wrong conclusion.

"Ew, no, that's just wrong!"

"Thanks Harry, nice to know I'm loved by someone!" I knew what he meant though. We were like brother and sister and that was socially immoral. Not to mention illegal.

"Oh, then what?" Ron scratched his head, obviously at a loss to what Harry had to say.

"I'm gay" Harry held his breath and looked at the floor while he waited for Ron's reaction. Ron turned white, then red, the purple. Slowly he faded back to normal and simply shrugged his shoulders.

"Whatever floats your boat mate" My mouth gaped open and I stared at him wide eyed. I was expecting the famous Weasley temper or at the very least a bit of yelling.

"That's it? You don't mind?" Harry's facial features were arranged in similar fashion to my own.

"I always thought it was weird how you never talked about girls or take any interest in them at all. It makes sense now" I had to give Ron kudos. Between all his acting he must have grown up without me noticing. "Just don't go all queer on me!" he added with a smile.

"Don't worry you're not my type" Harry had a far away look now and I new exactly who his type was. I was going to make it happen.

Harry came back to the Heads common room after we left Ron. We passed Blaise and Ginny on their way to the room on requirement. I threw them a smirk, they replied with a wink.

While Harry was in the bathroom, I decided it was time to put the final motions in place. I threw all caution into the wind.

"Draco, are you gay?" he kept his composure.

"Why do you ask?" His eyes held something that I couldn't quite read behind the suspicion.

"I was thinking, you're still a virgin, you aren't interested in any of the girls here even though they throw themselves at you everyday, I was just curios" I put on my best innocent expression while trying to sound off hand.

"You really are the brightest witch of your age" His cheeks turned rosy. I would never tire of people telling me that.

"Tell me then, are you opposed to a blind date?"

"That all depends on who with" I grinned this was too easy.

"If I told you that would defeat the purpose! But he has beautiful eyes and a rocking body"

\"I guess I can trust your judgement" he was still suspicious.

Harry came out of the bathroom and caught the glint in my eye. "What are you two talking about?" he asked looking between us. There was still a slight tinge of pink to Draco's cheeks. I could hardly contain myself.

"Draco, meet your date"

"What?" they both said together. They looked at each other, both now brilliant shades of scarlet.

"Harry, I've set you up on a blind date with Draco" I said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. The two boys stared at each other. I knew my work here was done.

"Night boys" I went up to my bedroom leaving Draco frozen with shock on the sofa and Harry muttering nonsense to himself. They were big boys, they would figure it out.