Disclaimer: Harry Potter does not belong to me. Nor do the characters, except for Elizabeth (Lissy) Katt (created by CeliaEquus) and Nellie Woodburry (created by Nellis Daughter of Athena). Only the plot is mine.

Author's Note: Sorry this chapter took so long. My writing notebook got lost in the move from my dorm to back home and it took ages to find. Found now!

This chapter is dedicated to: all of my lovely readers and reviewers who have stuck with me through this long month and a half. You kept asking when the next chapter was coming out. Well, here it is! I hope you enjoy it. It took me a few days after finding my notebook to get my muse back, but once she was found this chapter was finished in two days! Next up, Draco and Nellie. Sorry for those who don't like these particular characters, but their story must be told as well. It'll be a shocker, I promise! Now it's my turn to ask if you have anything in particular you would like to see added to this story, please leave it in a review or e-mail me. I have some ideas of course for upcoming chapter but I noticed that I'm losing all but the dedicated readers. So give me some ideas and maybe I can get some new ones! Thanks, your beloved and mentally abused author, WG13

From the Previous Chapter: Hermione was just about to climb the stairs when Harry said something. "Don't forget how much I love you," he whispered across the room.

"Oh, Harry," she said. "I love you too." With that she disappeared up the steps.

There were no rose petals and candlelight for Lissy when she woke up on her Valentine's Day with Ron. She knew this was going to happen though, so she went to bed wearing her favorite pajamas and was now curled up under her quilt. However, she couldn't linger in bed. She had to meet Ron in the common room in an hour. Flinging the quilt back she sat up and slipped her feet into her slippers. Gathering her outfit she had laid out the night before she went to take an early shower. Twenty minutes later she was dressed and standing in front of the mirror putting on makeup after brushing her teeth when Nellie and Hermione entered the bathroom. They both gasped as they took in the sight before them.

Short jean shorts and a blue and white tie die tank top showed off her tan shoulders and arms. A matching baseball cap adorned her head with her sleek brown hair pulled through it in a pony tail. On her feet were white flip flops. The only jewelry she wore was a locket she had worn since she was a baby that held her parents on one side and her sister on the other. Her makeup was simple, just some eye shadow, mascara, and lip-gloss.

"Oh Lissy," breathed Hermione. "Ron is going to flip when he sees all that skin and that blue. You know it's his favorite color." Lissy smiled.

"Why do you think I have blue eyes?" Hermione just laughed.

"Done," said Lissy snapping her makeup case closed. "Can you put this on my bed?" Nellie nodded and took the case from her. "See you guys at breakfast," she said rushing from the room.

When she got to the common room she immediately found Ron standing with his back to her talking to Harry. Harry saw her first and she watched as his eyes widened. Harry nudged Ron and pointed in her direction. Lissy smiled as she saw the look on Ron's face. His jaw dropped and his eyes glazed over as she began to make her way over to them.

"Good morning." she said kissing him on the lips after closing his open mouth.

"Morning," he said dragging her close to him. "You look absolutely amazing." He let his fingertips glide over her bare skin.

"I figured I'd wear your favorite color," she said, her eyes closing at his touch.

"Thank you," he whispered placing a kiss on her bare shoulder. "Ready for breakfast?" Ron asked. Lissy nodded and let him lead her from the common room as they left Harry to wait for Hermione.

They met Draco outside the Great Hall as he waited for Nellie.

"She'll be down in a few minutes," said Lissy as Ron dragged her past him. Draco nodded his thanks. "Ron, I know you're in a hurry to eat, but can you slow down?" However, she stopped short when she saw what was sitting at her usual spot at the table. A single red rose in a vase sat next to her plate along with a note. However, that is not what stopped her. Arranged in a half semi-circle around her and Ron's plates were her favorite vegetarian breakfast foods that she usually ate at home. She turned to Ron and watched as he shrugged his shoulders.

"I just wanted to give you a breakfast that you could enjoy. Every day I watch as you eat cereal and hate it." Ron couldn't get another word in as Lissy kissed him soundly on the mouth.

"Thank you," she said. She then sat down and opened her note as Ron sat down beside her. Her note read:

Although a strawberry brought us together,

It was your personality and heart that kept me entertained.

You'll have my heart forever as long as I hold yours.

Happy Valentine's Day Lissy!

Love, Ron

"Oh Ron," she said, "You'll always have my heart as long as you keep me supplied with strawberries." She laid her head on his shoulder while popping a strawberry in her mouth. Ron laughed.

"Deal," he said. Just then the other two couples joined them at the table.

"Hey," said Lissy as Nellie reached for one of her breakfast foods. "Hands off!"

"Sorry," said Nellie putting her hands up in surrender. Ron just laughed at their antics and helped himself to the food in front of him.

Just then Harry, who was sitting on the end, suddenly started laughing. They all turned to him including Hermione. However, Harry looked at the other two guys. "Do you realize that we have similar taste in women?" The guys looked at him in confusion after looking at all three girls. Harry smiled. "They're all brunettes." The guys looked at the girls and then everyone burst out laughing. Each girl's hair graced her hips; Lissy was the only one with straight hair while Nellie and Hermione had curly hair. "Even eye color," he said looking into Hermione's chocolate brown eyes. Lissy was the only one with blue eyes. Yes, they were similar. Nellie and Hermione looked so much alike they were often mistaken for sisters by those who didn't know them.

"And here I though Draco would have went for a blonde haired, blue eyed girl..." said Ron. Draco looked at him.

"Not bloody likely. I've always preferred brunettes," he said. Harry pulled Hermione to him.

"Oh please." He looked at Harry. "Everyone knows you've had a claim on her since day one." Hermione and Harry raised their eyebrows. Draco just laughed and went back to eating his breakfast.

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Ron, Lissy, Draco, Nellie, Harry, and Hermione sat together in McGonagall's transfiguration classroom. (Since Draco and Nellie had become a couple the three couples usually went and sat everywhere together. The animosity between Draco and the Golden Trio had all but disappeared.) Just then McGonagall swept into the classroom.

"Clear your desks and keep out your wands." Once the desks were clear she flourished her wand. Stacks of paper appeared on everyone's desks. "Today you are going to transform this paper into paper hearts and birds along with real flowers to decorate the Great Hall for tomorrow's feast." Excited whispers broke out. "Quiet." Silence was immediate. "We'll do the birds first." "After me," she said moving her wand in the proper movements.

Ron watched Professor McGonagall very closely. Besides Potions, Transfiguration was one of his worst subjects. However, even though he thought he copied her movements precisely the piece of paper in front of him did not turn into a little bird. Instead of turning to Hermione like he usually did, he turned to Lissy.

"Help." Smiling she repeated McGonagall's instructions to him one at a time, without sounding snooty I might add, such as Hermione did in their second year. This time he got it right. "For you," he said holding it out to her. To his surprise, the paper bird flapped it wings and started to gain air. It was then that Ron noticed all the other birds flying around the room. Lissy caught his startled expression and gave him a reassuring smile.

Ron was grateful when the paper hearts didn't come alive in his hands, and that the flowers didn't shift in their shape when he offered a bouquet to Lissy.

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"Ready for this?" Ron nervously shook his head. He would never be comfortable getting on a horse, but if that's what Lissy wanted to do.

"Are you sure you don't want to go flying?" Lissy looked at him.

"I refuse." Ron sighed.

"I thought as much."

"Now," said Lissy. "This is Chester. He's a stallion, and a softie so please be nice to him." Ron eyed the chestnut colored horse. He didn't look like a softie.

"If I'm riding Chester, who are you riding?" Lissy turned back to the only other horse in the area.

"That is Charlie. I'll be riding him." Ron eyed the huge horse that had the same coloring as Chester except for a white streak down his nose.

"Are you sure?"

Lissy laughed. "I'm sure."

Lissy had already tacked up the horses and was now placing their food and blanket into the saddle bags. "Okay," she said after leaving Charlie with a barn hand for a moment and leading Ron over to the mounting block. She helped him guide Chester into place and held onto him as Ron climbed the stairs. He really did look cute in his riding helmet.

"Place your left foot in the stirrup." Ron did this and looked back at her. "Grab the reins in your left hand and with the same hand grab the horn." Ron followed her instructions again. "Now swing your right leg over." Ron looked at her like she was crazy. "Trust me," she said. Taking a deep breath he swung his long leg over the saddle while she held Chester in place. In the next instant Ron was sitting on top of the stallion.

"I did it," he said.

"I knew you could," she said smiling up at him. "Now," she said. "Stay there." She quickly walked across the ring and Ron watched as she used the railing to help her get into the saddle. (AN: Please use a mounting block whenever available.) After a quick lesson with the reins they were ready to go out onto the trail. It was a good thing it was big enough for them to walk side by side.

Knowing this was Ron's first time in a saddle, Lissy had promised that she would not urge the horses to do anything past a walk unless he asked her to. So it was walking they made it to the clearing where Lissy had promised him lunch. As guaranteed the spot was perfect for their small intimate meal.

After tethering the horses to a nearby tree Ron spread out the blanket and Lissy got the food from the saddle bags. It was together they spread out the meager but filling meal of fruit and cheese and a couple of flasks of pumpkin juice. Of course, Lissy had made sure to include a couple of apples for the horses which they promptly fed after eating their meal. Lissy taught Ron how to make sure the core was removed and that all the seeds came out with it. After their apples the horses were given some water before Lissy and Ron stretched back out on the blanket.

"I love you," Ron whispered from his position above Lissy. She smiled up at him.

"I love you to." She was pulling him down for a kiss when she felt the first rain drop. Startled she looked over Ron's shoulder at the dark sky. "Crap," she said sitting up and pushing Ron into a sitting position with her.

"What is it?" That's when he felt a drop of rain hit his arm. He stared at the wet spot on the sleeve of his jacket for a moment before turning to her. "Run."

They grabbed the blanket and their trash and quickly stuffed it into the saddle bags. This time Ron didn't even hesitate when getting back on Chester; he put his foot in the stirrup and quickly swung himself into the saddle. Lissy watched from where she held both the horses' reins tightly. "Getting better," she said swinging into Charlie's saddle. Just then the rain started coming down. She turned to Ron. "We can't walk in this." Ron just nodded. If he was sore tomorrow he'd deal with it. Lissy urged the horses into a gallop and they were off as fast as the horses would fly. There were times when he thought he would fall out of the saddle, and there were times when he thought he wouldn't make it home. He could have kissed the ground when they reached Hogwarts. After scrubbing their horses down and cleaning the tack they had wearily found their way back to Hogwarts. As soon as they stepped foot onto Hogwarts Lissy took out her wand and murmured the drying spell for both of them. Ron could have kissed her! In fact, he did.

Ron pulled back and looked at her. "I'm sorry our picnic was ruined. Maybe we can move it indoors?" Lissy nodded smiling. Ron led her to the Room of Requirements. However, Lissy was surprised to find Harry and Hermione standing on the inside. She turned to Ron confused. "I called Harry when you had your back turned. He was supposed to meet me later, but I thought this might cheer you up. However, I don't know what Hermione is doing here." They both turned to Harry and Hermione. Harry smiled at his friends.

"She can play to."

"Play what?" Harry smiled and waved his hand. Their guitars appeared out of nowhere to hang around their necks.

"Oh," Lissy gasped. Harry nodded to Ron who turned to Lissy.

"Will you dance with me?" With a smile Lissy placed her hand into his as the music started to play. As the first note started Ron swept Lissy closer and leaned down to whisper in her ear. "Pay attention to the lyrics because I wrote it." Lissy just nodded and snuggled further into his arms.

I Want to Say a Million Things

(Written by Grace Howell; aka Celia Equus; aka Elizabeth 'Lissy' Katt)

I want to say a million things

Every single day.

I want to take you on my wings

So we can fly away.

I want to shine a million stars,

Make them shine on you.

Make them shine on you.

I'll never forget

The day we met;

But how could I know

How thing would go?

You made me see

How life could be.

You took me by surprise,

With magic in your eyes.

I want to say a million things

Every single day.

I want to take you on my wings

So we can fly away.

I want to shine a million stars,

Make them shine on you.

Make them shine on you.

You brighten each day,

Make me feel okay.

Life with you is sweet,

A day with you a treat.

For you, I'd fly high

Into a moonlight sky

To show that I'll always care;

And I'd write this in the air:

I want to say a million things

Every single day. (Every single day.)

I want to take you on my wings

So we can fly away. (We can fly away.)

I want to shine a million stars,

Make them shine on you. (Make them shine.)

Make them shine on you. (On you.)

When the last note of the song died down Lissy pulled away with tears in her eyes. "It's beautiful." Ron looked down into her teary eyes.

"It says exactly what I feel for you. When you approached me and challenged me to eat that strawberry, I thought you were nuts. However, as soon as it hit my tongue, the only thing that I could think about was how much I loved you. Some may say it was the strawberry; I say it was my heart telling me what I knew all along." Ron smiled at his girlfriend. "We may have started this relationship with a strawberry, but I don't think it's ever felt more real for me." Lissy pulled Ron's head down to hers and kissed him.

"I feel exactly the same way," she whispered against his lips. Harry and Hermione snuck out quietly letting the couple having some privacy.

~.~.~

Later that night Ron and Lissy were curled up against each other on the couch trying to decide on how they were going to finish their Valentine's Day.

"A walk around the lake?" This was asked by Lissy.

"No."

"Sneak into the kitchens?" Lissy knew this was one of Ron's favorite past times.

"No." Suddenly Ron had an idea. "Why don't we go flying? The weather's perfect!"

"Absolutely not," she said. "I hate flying; you know that." "I hate sports of all kinds; well except horseback riding." Ron nodded, sullen again.

"How are we ever going to decide on something to do?" Lissy looked at him with an idea.

"Who says we have to decide?" "We can't decide on anything, so I say we go to bed and decide to do something tomorrow," she said. Ron smiled for the first time since starting their conversation.

"That's brilliant."

Lissy smiled. "That's why you're dating me," she said. Ron laughed and kissed her back as she leaned over and kissed him. "Night."

"Good night love" he whispered against her lips and then watched her disappear up the steps to the girl's dormitory.

~.~.~

Later that night Lissy tossed and turned in her bed. No matter how hard she tried she couldn't get to sleep. She tried surrounding herself in darkness. That didn't work. She tried kicking the covers off, thinking she was too hot. That didn't work. What was wrong? She thought back to her previous conversation with Ron earlier that night. "Who says we have to decide?" "We can't decide on anything, so I say we go to bed and decide to do something tomorrow." That was it. She couldn't sleep because her brain was still trying to come up with an idea for tomorrow. Lissy sighed in frustration. She wanted to sleep, not think of ideas.

Suddenly she had an idea. Getting out of bed, she slid her feet into some slippers and slipped on a robe. Silently she made her way out of the girl's dormitory, down the stairs, crossed the common room, up the stairs, and into the boy's dormitory. It was a good thing Hermione told her that they could get into here; otherwise she would have never tried this. Keeping quiet as a mouse she trained her eyes onto the beds trying to make out Ron's shape in the darkness. She finally spotted him in the bed across from Harry. Apparently he spotted her to.

"Lissy?" She nearly jumped out of her skin. On shaking limbs she made her way to his bed.

"Don't ever do that again. You nearly scared me to death," she whispered.

"Sorry," he whispered back as she sat down on his bed. "What are you doing here?"

"I couldn't sleep. I was tossing and turning until I figured that my brain was trying to figure out something for us to do tomorrow."

"Did you figure something out?"

Lissy smiled. "Not exactly. I didn't figure out anything to do, but then I thought about something Hermione said to me earlier."

"What's that?"

"That we were allowed in the boy's dormitory; whereas you're not allowed in ours, so I'd thought I'd come and visit you as my last Valentine's gift." Ron smiled.

"Come here," he said holding out his arms. Lissy crawled up his bed and settled down into his arms under the covers next to him. (Please be mindful that Lissy is still in her robe, and for this purpose Ron decided to wear both pajama pants and a shirt to bed that night. Thanks) "Thank you," he whispered.

"For what?"

"For a perfect Valentine's Day."

"Thank you for one as well and your welcome," she said closing her eyes. Five minutes later Lissy got what she came for.

She fell fast asleep in her loving boyfriend's arms.

Author's Note: Just a quick update. All of my past chapter's have been updated and edited thanks to Nellis Daughter of Athena. Thank you, Nellie. Thanks also goes out to the person who pointed out that I had my chapters repeated. Forgive me for not having your name on here.

P.S. Sorry for the lame title name!

Big thank you goes out to Nellis Daughter of Athena for sticking with me. She got this chapter back to me as soon as possible so you guys could read it! Thank you so much for being my beta.