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Hermione was in the kitchen cooking dinner when Neville came in. He sat on one of the barstools and ran his hands through his hair.

''What's wrong, Neville?'' Hermione asked as she chopped some onions.

''Huh?'' he asked, looking up.

''Why do you look like you suddenly have the whole world on your back, Nev?''

''It's..I..I'm not sure about this date with Ginny.'' he sighed.

''Neville, you're not thinking..''

''No, I don't want to call it off, but..maybe postpone it?'' he said, furrowing his brow.

''Why would you wanna do that?'' Hermione asked, putting the chopped onions into a pan.

''Well, it's just that I don't have a clue where to go for a date around here. I like Ginny, a lot actually, and I want this date to be perfect. Maybe we should wait until we're back in London.'' Neville said sadly.

Hermione smiled at Neville as she opened the fridge. ''Neville, would you really want to wait to date Ginny?'' she asked as she turned back to him.

''No! I mean, I would hate to do that to her, but..'' he shrugged.

''Can I make a suggestion?'' she asked, putting the eggs on the counter as Neville nodded. ''How about we set up a romantic dinner for you two out by the pool? That way, you two can have your date. How's that idea?'' she asked. ''You just leave everything to me, and Ginny will be knocked off her feet.''

''Hermione, you're brilliant!'' Neville exclaimed.

''Well, I try.'' she said laughing. ''Now, you just get your behind back in there with everyone and I'll call when it's time to eat.''

''Thanks, Hermione.'' Neville said, smiling as he left the kitchen.

Hermione shook her head and got back to the meatloaf.


The friends were all sitting down to dinner not long after Hermione's conversation with Neville. Hermione had made a meatloaf and pasta salad served with white wine. So far, it seemed to be a hit with her friends.

''This is delicious, Hermione.'' Ginny said, after swallowing.

Hermione set her wine glass down and smiled. ''Thanks, Gin.''

''How come Ron was complaining about the food when you guys were hiding out if you can cook like this?'' Luna asked.

''We didn't eat like this out there. There's only so many ways to cook a mushroom.'' Hermione said.

Harry and Ron noticed her eyes went glossy after she said that. They glanced at each other as she stared into space. They knew her mind went back to their awful meals of mushrooms and whatever fish they could catch, as well as the rare times they nicked food from a farm or a small store. Ron and Harry knew they needed to get her back in the room, so after a silent exchange, Ron spoke up.

''If you cooked like this then, we'd still be out there because I'd be too full to move.'' Ron said, smiling at her.

Hermione shook her head to clear her thoughts and smiled at Ron. ''You're probably right, Ron.'' she said, laughing a bit.

Harry raised his glass in the air. ''A toast to Hermione and her wicked cooking skills.'' he said, smiling at her.

''To Hermione!'' they said, clinking glasses.

''Thanks, guys.'' Hermione said, and the mood was once again happy and light.


After dinner was finished and the dishes were in the dishwasher, the friends were sitting around the living room. The guys were watching a football game on the telly while the girls were sitting and talking on the other side of the room. Hermione and Luna were listening to Ginny ramble on nervously about her date with Neville.

''..and that's not even the worst thought I've had. I don't have anything nice enough in my bag to wear. Ugh, this is gonna be the worst first date in history!'' she said. ''Plus, where are we even going? He hasn't told me anythng..''

''Ginny, breathe!'' Hermione said, giggling. ''This is not going to be the worst first date, trust me. I know where you're going, and if you need something to wear, just come in my room with me and we'll find you something. I promise..everything's gonna be fine.'' she said, smiling.

''Yeah, okay.'' Ginny said, sighing. ''Wait a second! You know where we're going? Can you tell me? I'd like to be..'' Ginny started rambling again, only stopping when Luna broke, and put her hand over her mouth.

''Thank you, Luna.'' Hermione said. ''Yes, I know where you're going. No, I can't tell you. Now, come on. Let's go find you something to wear.'' she said, and the three girls walked to her room.

''Where are they going?'' Neville asked.

''Probably to do something girly.'' Harry said. ''Like get Ginny ready for your date.''

''But..that's not until tomorrow! They're gonna get her ready now?'' Neville asked incredulously.

''What can we say, mate? Girls are weird.'' Ron shrugged.

None of them looked away from the television.


''Okay, Ginny. You wanna dress, skirt, shorts, what?'' Hermione asked from her walk-in closet.

''Oh, well..I dunno.'' Ginny said, sitting on Hermione's bed. ''What would I look good in?''

''A burlap bag.'' Luna deadpanned.

''What?'' Ginny asked confused.

''She means you look good in anything, Gin. Right, Luna?'' Hermione said.

''Of course. I've always admired your figure.'' Luna said.

''Umm..thanks?'' Ginny said.

''Not that way, of course. You have a very curvy figure for an athlete. Unlike me. I've always been jealous of you.'' Luna said.

''Exactly.'' Hermione said, leaning against the doorframe. ''You're short, but your legs look long. And they're toned. Your hips are wide, but not too wide. You've always had a flat tummy, even though you can give Ron a run for his money eating. Your breasts are perky and full. What size are you, about a C?''

''Yeah.'' Ginny said, looking down at herself. She grabbed her breasts in her hands and gave them a jiggle. ''Dean always said if your breasts are more than a handful, it's a waste.''

''Yes. Besides, you have an hourglass figure I hate you for.'' Luna said, Hermione nodding.

''Right. So like Luna said, you can make anything look good.'' Hermione said. ''Now, how about this?'' she asked, holding up a yellow sundress.

''It's pretty.'' Ginny said.

''Well, try it on, then.'' Hermione said, handing it to her.

Ginny stripped down to her white bra and knickers before pulling the dress over her head. ''It's a bit tight in the waist.'' Ginny said, looking at herself in the mirror.

''That won't do, then. You need to be able to sit without it ripping at the seams.'' Hermione said.

''And it clashes a bit with your hair.'' Luna said. ''Do you have anything blue, Hermione?'' she asked, tilting her head.

''Yeah, hang on.'' Hermione said. ''Why don't you try it on, Luna? It might fit you.''

''Really? You'd share your clothes with me?'' Luna asked, tearing up.

Hermione stepped out from the closet and moved to hug Luna. ''Of course I would. I share with Ginny, even Harry and Ron, so why not you?''

''I didn't think you saw me as that good a friend.'' Luna said sniffling.

''Luna,'' Hermione said, leaning back to look her in the eyes, ''if you weren't one of my best friends, you wouldn't be here, honey.'' she smiled, trying to make her laugh. ''You're one of my best friends, sweetie. Never think you aren't.'' Hermione said, tears in her own eyes.

Luna smiled at her. It was true. Even after all these years, she wasn't sure of the level of friendship she was on with Hermione and the others. Sure, they were friends, but how good she always wondered. ''You're one of my best friends, too.'' she said, squeezing Hermione tightly.

''What am I? Chopped Liver?'' Ginny asked from Luna's other side. The sight of her made the two girls giggle. She was back in her bra and knickers with her hands on her hips and a mock pout on her face. ''Well?''

''Get in here, Gin.'' Hermione said, opening her arms so she and Luna could hug her. ''You're my best friend, too.''

''Ditto, love. And double ditto, Luna.'' Ginny said, hugging the two girls with either arm.

''Ditto, Ginny.'' Luna smiled.

The three hugged each other for a moment longer before Hermione pulled away. ''I'm getting all misty here. You'd think I was having my legs waxed or something.'' she said, wiping her eyes as Ginny and Luna laughed. She walked back to her closet and came out a moment later. ''How about this, then?'' she asked, holding up a blue halter top. ''We could pair it with a black skirt and maybe some black flats?''

''Okay.'' Ginny said, taking it from her and putting it on. ''Could you help me, Luna?'' she asked.

''Sure.'' Luna said. She walked over and pulled up the zipper on the back. After she got it done, she stripped down to her bra and knickers and pulled on the yellow dress.

''Thanks.'' Ginny said. ''It fits, Hermione.'' she said, smiling as she looked at herself. She felt something hit her in the head a second later.

''Good. Try that skirt on while you're at it.'' Hermione said. ''You look lovely, Luna.'' she said as she walked out.

''Thank you. It's a bit tight in the boobs, but that's okay. It just pushes them up a bit.'' Luna said.

''How does this look?'' Ginny asked. She had put on the black mini skirt and black flats Hermione set down by her.

''You look so pretty.'' Luna said, smiling at her.

''True. You're gonna knock his socks off, sweetie.'' Hermione said.

''Thanks, but if this date goes my way, it won't be just his socks coming off.'' Ginny said, raising her eyebrows, making Hermione and Luna burst out in giggles.


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So, a bit of a bonding moment between the girls. I think all you ladies agree - sharing your clothes with friends is sacred.

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