AN: Ok, so in this chapter, it's going to become pretty obvious what Hermione's gift to Ron is (if you haven't guessed already!) so yeah, I'd originally planned to not say what it was at all until the actual day... but it'll be pretty hard to do that. You'll see why...

I just want to thank all my reviewers, and also thanks for all the comments like "Ron and Harry are so perfect" etc etc, thank you sooo much, you make my day, you really do! Although that probably sounds like I have a really pathetic life... but anyways!

I know that a couple of chappies ago, I said that I'd make V-Day come soon, but I can't remember when I said (and I can't be stuffed to lift my finger and click a few times) so I'm telling you now that it should probably be the next chapter! All right, enough with the blabbering, on with the story!

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RECAP: "Ri...ight," said Ginny, who obviously didn't believe him, "Well, whatever you say! But please try to enjoy today? Or you'll ruin it for me too."

She gave him a playful pout and he grinned at her, feeling himself relax slightly.

Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny were sitting in the Three Broomsticks sipping butterbeers.

"So, what do you girls think you'll be doing today?" asked Harry, glancing at Ron.

"Oh, it doesn't matter!" said Ginny brightly, "We'll just roam around and decide!"

"Actually," said Hermione, looking significantly at Ginny, "We need to go somewhere. But it won't take longer than 15 minutes, so we'll go do that now and you guys can just wait here!"

"Um...ok?" said Ron, looking from Hermione to Ginny.

"Yeah," said Ginny, looking surprised but excited, "So we'll see you soon!"

The moment the girls left the Three Broomsticks, the boys to their feet and hurriedly headed for the door.

"Wait!" hissed Harry, "We'll have to wait until they're out of sight!"

"We can't wait!" said Ron, "We only have 15 minutes!"

"We'll manage!'' said Harry, stepping out into the brilliant Saturday morning.

"Ok, so where to?" asked Ron, looking around at all the shops blankly.

"Um..." said Harry, just as clueless, "Lets try over there!"

They headed over to an antique store. It was rather dark and musty looking but they had to make a start somewhere. As soon as they entered, they immediately changed their minds about buying something from there.

"Um, how about we ask the store keeper where to find some nice Valentine gifts," whispered Ron, looking around in distaste at the old and ugly objects lined on the shelves.

"Ok," said Harry, moving towards a desk in the corner, "Um, excuse me?"

An old man came out from the shadows and beamed at them.

"Ah, welcome, welcome, to my humble home! What can I do for you?" he said.

"Uh, well we were wondering if you knew any shops around here selling Valentine gifts?" said Harry.

The wizened old man started chuckling.

"Valentine's Day gifts? 2 days before Valentine's Day? I'd be surprised if you'd find so much as a card!" he said, rubbing his startlingly white hands together, "Everything would be sold out! But you can try the little corner store a few shops away from here, you might just get lucky!"

Harry and Ron looked at each other and gulped.

"Right," said Ron, finally, "Well, thank you so much,"

"No problem," said the old man, "Honestly, leaving gift buying till last minute! Typical, typical! Kids these days..."

Saying so, he went back into his room, chuckling softy.

"Right," said Harry, embarrassed, "So we'll try that shop, shall we?"

"I guess," said Ron, rather scarlet himself.

They headed back out and made their way down the street to a small shop with a sign "Barney's Odds and Ends! Gifts for all occasions!" written rather crudely on the door.

"Ok, here goes," said Ron, opening the door. Immediately the bell above them tinkled and a fat lady dressed in a lurid pink outfit came rushing up to them.

"Well, well, dearies!" she twittered, "And what can I do for you?"

"Well... we want to but some gifts for our girlfriends," began Harry, but the woman cut him off.

"Sorry, dearie, but we're all out of Valentine's Day presents. We do have some Christmassy ones though!"

"In February?" asked Ron, making a face, "Oh well, no thanks."

The two walked out in dismay.

"What the hell are we going to do?" said Ron, staring down at the road, "God, Dean and Seamus were right, we've left everything till the last minute and there's nothing available for sale now!"

"I bet we won't even get a restaurant booking now!" said Harry, "Let's face it. We have absolutely nothing planned or to give for Valentine's Day. Absolutely nothing. Nada, zilch, zero..."

"Ok, ok," snapped Ron, "Think of something quick! Before the girls come back!"

"How could I just think of something?" said Harry indignantly, "You're the romance expert after all!"

"Harry, that's it!" exclaimed Ron.

"What? That you're a romance expert? Cos' I was just kidding, I really don't think you're..."

No! We can ask someone who's really an expert on these kind of things!" said Ron, excitedly.

"Oh great plan Ron," said Harry sarcastically, "And who do you propose we should ask?"

"Um... wait," said Ron, screwing his face up in concentration, "Yes! Lupin!"

"Lupin?" snorted Harry.

"Yeah! Hey, he got Tonks to marry him right? He must have some ink link of what to do in a situation like this!"

"Yeah I'm sure he would Ron," said Harry, yawning, "But we only have two days before the day, and he's currently off to Jamaica on his honeymoon!"

"Oh right," said Ron sheepishly, "Well... how about Bill?"

"Bill? Hmm... well that's a better idea," said Harry, pondering, "But do we have enough time?"

"Probably not, but it's worth a shot!" said Ron, "come on, lets write a letter now!"

The two of them went into Flourish and Blotts and quickly bought a piece of parchment and quill. They drafted a rapid letter that briefly outlined their predicament. Although short, it quite frantically screamed "desperate"!

The two boys then hurried to the Post Office and sent the letter off with an owl there. They then raced back to the Three Broomsticks, praying the girls weren't there yet. On arriving they saw there was no sign of the girls, but a very dangerous sign of Madam Rosmerta furious at them for rushing off without paying for the drinks.

"Phew, we made it,'' said Ron, flinging himself onto his seat, after finally escaping the clutches of Madam Rosmerta.

"Yeah, but we're hardly better off than when where we were before!" pointed out Harry.

"Don't worry," said Ron confidently, "Bill will think of something!"

MEANWHILE

"Ok, how about this one?" asked Ginny, holding up a set of lacy black underwear and bra.

"Definitely not!" said Hermione firmly, "I want something special, but nothing as special as that!"

"Well everything here is like that!" said Ginny, looking around at the things around.

They were in Hogsmeades lingerie store, the place where only the 7th years were allowed to go. Unfortunately for Hermione, she had joined these ranks and had come here in an attempt to accessorize her gift to Ron, which happened to be herself.

"Right, well since you've rejected all of these," said Ginny, motioning towards the huge pile of sexy undergarments in front of her, "We'll have to go to an entirely different section!"

"Oh, Ginny!" wailed Hermione, "This is a mistake! I never should have come here! I'm not this kind of person, and Ron knows that!"

"Oh come on, Hermione! It's just for one night! And it'll surprise him!" said Ginny grinning, imagining the expression on Ron's face as Hermione would unveil herself on that night.

"Well, I need to find something to wear!" said Hermione frantically, practically tearing her hair out, "Wait... how long have we been here?"

"Um..." said Ginny, checking her watch, "Oh shit! Nearly half an hour!"

"Oh no, the boys must be terribly annoyed!" exclaimed Hermione.

"Ok, well we'll just take... this one!" said Ginny, snatching up a plain black silk pair of matching underwear and bra set.

"Yes, yes, that's fine!" said Hermione, rushing to the counter, and taking out her money.

"Miss, we have a new promotion," said the salesgirl at the counter, "For that purchase you get a free pair of Jimmy Choo shoes!"

"Jimmy who?" started Hermione, but Ginny interrupted saying "Great, great, can you hurry up and pack it up?"

"Well, you'll have to choose your shoes of course!" said the girl.

"Ok well, can we do it fast?" said Hermione impatiently.

They were hurried to the shoe section, where Hermione picked up the first shoes she saw, and pushed it into the salesgirls arms.

"Great, now can we pay and leave?" she said.

"Sure thing miss," said the girl, rather bemused.

5 minutes later the girls were rushing out of the shop, clutching a bag with Lacey's Lingerie written clearly on it.

"Oh no, the bag!" moaned Hermione, footsteps away from the Three Broomsticks. Ginny glanced down at the bag and grinned.

"Right... well, he can't see that!" she giggled, "Ok, wait here, I'll get Harry!"

Before Hermione could stop her she had rushed in, and run up to where Harry and Ron were sitting.

"Harry, Harry, come outside please! There's something I want to show you!" she exclaimed.

"What is it?" asked Harry standing up immediately.

"I'll show you! Ron wait here ok?" saying so, Ginny pulled Harry out of the Three Broomsticks.

Anticipating many things, Harry rushed out the door, only to be met by an ashen-faced Hermione self-consciously holding a bag that loudly proclaimed "Lacey's Lingerie!"

"Ri...ight!" he said, stopping short in front of her.

"Um... hi!" she whispered timidly.

"Ok, Harry, this is an urgent situation. We need you to take this bag up to Hogwarts and put it in Hermione's room!" said Ginny hurriedly.

"And do I need to ask what's in it?" asked Harry, very amused by the scene.

"No!" said Hermione hurriedly. Harry chuckled.

"Also, do you know if Ron has any condoms, in case we need to buy some now?" continued Ginny.

"What?" exclaimed Harry, as Hermione blushed even harder.

"Harry!" Ginny gave him a 'look'.

"Right," he said, recovering, "Well, I know he does cos' we were given a box of medical things and such, and I know he hasn't used any condoms, so they're all still there!"

"Ok, good!" said Ginny, thrusting the bag into Harry's arms, "So, take this up to Hermione's room. We'll give Ron some excuse."

"Ok then!" said Harry, shaking his head bemusedly and starting to walk away.

"And don't tell anyone!" added Hermione.

He turned around and grinned.

"So what am I supposed to say when people see me holding a bag that says "Lacey's Lingerie" on it?" he said.

AN: Right, well this is probably the longest I've ever written, and it was pretty quick what? So it deserves some reviews right? So go ahead, you know you want to!

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iluvjamesie