My Summer:
Computers
"Really?!" I smiled, "That's good right?" Ron just shrugged. "Why would it be a bad thing?"
"Well- I know that there's no way that she would like me..."
"Nuh-uh." I said simply.
"It's true, she's smart, beautiful, kind, generous..." He sighed, "and what am I? Nothing, that's what. I'm simply Ron, nothing special, not smart, not talented at *anything* what would someone see in me?"
"What? I'll tell you what. You are Ron, you are kind, you defend your friends, you *are* smart, you're brave when the time arises..." I smiled, "And you're cute, where could you go wrong?" He smiled halfheartedly.
"You don't have to lie to cheer me up you know."
"I'm not lying, I'm simply pointing out some things that you're pretty dense about." I smiled sweetly. He threw me a lopsided grin.
"Well, I don't think she sees that... I mean, we're friends and everything, but we're always fighting, and she's so stubborn and-"
"You like Hermione don't you?!"
"I er- I mean, no! What makes you say that?"
"You know it's her! That's so cute!" He gave me a glare, then his face turned red. He whispered:
"Promise not to tell."
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Dear Kristen,
How are you? I'm okay I guess, teaching is harder then it looks, but right now we are working on computers, so that's so easy. Thanks for sending the Buffy episodes, how'd ya learn to transfer them to DVDs? Anyways- it's really cool. Are you keeping in touch with Gillian? She's still sending me e-mails, it's pretty cool. I sent her an e-mail asking her to come visit soon, since Dumbledore said that I could, sorry you couldn't come. You're dad's evil. Well- I've enclosed a small bag of Bertie Botts, thought you'd also like a pumpkin pasty, they're okay I guess. {Sorry, I ate your chocolate frog!} Well, I'll be writing to you again soon. The trio sends their regards. Bye!
LuvS&ThAnKs
Taya J. Weasley
(hehe good thing Ron doesn't know I call myself this huh?)
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Hey people, things here are going great if you're wondering, but you won't believe how much fun I'm having with the Trio. Last night, special teachers privileges to have them come to my room, we were up all night, they were trying to teach me to play exploding snap. (Try, being the keyword!) And then mom sent me some more money, I haven't bought anything (aside from Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Botts,) so I think I'll buy everyone something pretty. Well, I'm off to lunch now, bye!
"Hey guys," I greet as I join them at Gryffindor table, a few first years freeze as I sit down, it's funny. "How were classes?" Ron and Harry shrugged.
"We're learning love potions in well, Potions... It's pretty fun." Hermione admitted. I saw Ron blush from the corner of my eye.
"Thinking of someone to use it on Hermione?" I smiled and winked, she blushed too. I saw Harry look at his two best friends rather strangely. "Well, in case you're wondering, my classes are going okay, pretty confusing though." I ate some sandwiches that were on Ron's plate, (well he wasn't eating them! He let me though,) "I'm learning quadratic equations for algebra, pretty boring." Only Hermione looked like she knew what I was talking about, but that was okay.
"What classes do you guys have left?" I asked munching on what tasted like a ham sandwich.
"Uhm- I'm pretty sure just transfiguration." Ron said finally, "Speaking of classes, can you tell us how we're doing in *your* class?" I grinned.
"No need to ask, you peoples will be getting report cards." I saw the horror cross their face, then Ron's settled...
"What's a report card?" I laughed, before I could answer (I had ham in my mouth,) Hermione panicked.
"You didn't say you'd be giving report cards! Oh, what am I going to do? I can barely keep up with all the fun we've been having! I haven't been taking notes or-"
"Breath, breath, breath..." I put my hand on her shoulder. "I thought you would know me better then that, I was at school barely 6 months ago! I hated report cards, never a good thing." I shook my head sadly. "But these are easier, here is how it works okay? On this, there will be no grades, just how you're work is so far."
"So, they're results of our classes?" Ron asked.
"Basically yes, except thse will come about every 3 or 4 weeks... Just because I get bored and need something to do." I grinned.
"But, what if I did bad? And then- then I'll fail... And I can't-"
"Hermione, two things, *shut* *up*" I laughed out loud and her expression, and was glad to see it soften. "Seriously, no one is doing that bad..." I paused and thought, "I would flunk evil Blondie, but that would mean having to tutor him outside of classes," I did a fake shudder and continued. "But all in all- it won't be bad. It should be pretty fun actually." I grinned for no reason, I always remember fighting with my teachers about my grades just because I felt like it, but their grades wouldn't be that bad. Actually- they would be pretty great, give or take a few Slytherins- they were being stubborn just because. "Crud! I gotta go, I have the Slytherins and Ravenclaws next. See you guys later!" And I was up and running. I almost forgot! I jogged back, threw a piece of paper at Ron, "Meet me after classes kay?!" And then I left the Great Hall.
Hermione and Harry both watched as Ron slowly opened the letter. He read it quickly and blushed a deep red.
"Well?" Harry asked curious. Ron just shook his head and threw the paper into his robe pocket.
"It's nothing."
"Come on- I saw some writing, what does it say?" Hermione prompted. Ron shook his head some more.
"Why not? Tell us-"
Ron whispered something barely audible.
"What was that?" Hermione asked, leaning in to hear better.
"It's personal." Ron said louder not looking anyone in the eye. "I better go talk to her be right back. Actually- I'll see you in class." And he left.
"Odd one that is." Harry said starting to pick at his plate again. When Hermione didn't answer, he slowly lifted his head. "Something wrong?" By the look on her face she had gotten a wrong impression of what Ron was talking about.
But how could she? She knew I liked him! She can't go after Ron!!!!
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I had barely gotten back to the classroom (I had to get something from the teachers lounge- long sidetrack) when I saw Ron walking towards the door.
"Hey Ron!" I called out as I neared the door, I saw his face a mile away- it was red. "Problem?"
"Problem? With me? Never! I mean, you only gave my two best friends the wrong idea! Do you know how Hermione looked at me after that? How- why did you- but-" He stuttered.
"Chill. Out. Okay- I know what I'm doing, trust me."
"Trust you?! You want me to trust you when you have her mad at me. Thinking that- you- god I can't even say it!"
"Good. Don't, only speak the truth. Which is: Hermione is going to get jealous. Jealousy is what we need." I breathed in and out once. "Now calm down and get to class." And I walked inside. I heard him swear under his breath, but that's okay, it's a very Ron thing to do.
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Class was pretty easy- after taking them to the newly built computer lab (totally wicked cool) I started their typing lessons. I think I should explain how the computers worked in Hogwarts now huh? Well- luckily for me, Mr. Weasley was very easily persuaded. All he wanted in return for magicking the computers and helping persuade the ministry was a few lessons (enough to get him from *ComputerDitz to ComputerWiz* or close enough) so that wasn't a bad trade. Though I did have to owl the ministry three times letting us connect to the Internet. But after they had Dumbledore's approval, any student who brought in the permission slip (their idea not mine) was allowed to be taught the Internet.
Well- I guess that's it for now. If you've been reading my letters, I tried to invite two people to come visit (Gillian and Kristen) but they couldn't come. As I frown. But I'm going to try to invite my friend Karen... She's funny. (And she's always had a thing for the Wood guy but I won't say it right now.) As I wink. ; )
Hope ya liked that! Sorry for not posting for so long! But it's been going slow. =( I'll post more as soon as you review!!
~Taya, The Author
