Alright, return of the hidden writer. Life a little crazy but this story is always at the back on my mind. Sorry it's not the longest of chapters, had a little writers block.

I own nothing, I just like to play.

After the girls left, Lee wanted to learn a little more about what happened earlier.

"So, things seem to be well with Hermione." He ventured.

"She's amazing! This is only her first day and I think she can do everything perfectly. She knows the store inside and out now, she asked about things I didn't even think to mention! It's going to be great working with her!" Fred said

"Mm hmm, I can see that. So you think you guys will be good for each other?" Lee said casually.

"Totally, I don't want to be with anybody elllll, wait! What do you mean each other? I mean, ok. Now you know, yes. I admit it. I'm not sure what to do though, something makes me thing my usual methods won't work here." Fred replied.

"No…singing chocolates and dancing flowers aren't what we need here. I think I'll talk to Ginny, get her to find out what Hermione is interested in other than books that is." Lee said.

"That would be great, then I'll know for sure she'll like it!" Fred said excitedly.

Not much longer later the girls both came back and rejoined the boys at the table.

Hermione and Fred would take glances at each other when they thought no one was looking, neither really sure what to do but wanting to make a go of it. Ginny and Lee watching the exchange from their end of the table and started to decide they really didn't need any help, maybe just a little push.

"So, are you guys going to the ministry fall ball?" Ginny asked?

"I haven't really thought of it," Hermione replied "I've been so busy with trying to find a job and now getting ready with my new job." She smiled at Fred during the last bit.

"Neither have I," Fred added "George and I have been working on some new ideas and I guess it's just kinda slipped my mind."

"Well you both should come with Ginny and I, we have two extra tickets and we don't want them to go to waste!" Lee proposed.

"Please say that you'll come, Hermione! It's always so much more fun to get ready with another girl!" Ginny pleaded.

"Ok, I think it'll be fun. I haven't really been able to do anything like this in a long time, I'm in!" Hermione agreed

"And of course the lady can't go without an escort, Fred are you going to come as well?" Lee asked.

"Of course, I can't let her have all the fun!" Fred Laughed.

"Great, now that our food's here lets eat!" Lee said as the plates appeared on their table.

After they finished eating the girls agreed to meet in the next couple days to go dress shopping and then meet Saturday afternoon for a day of pampering before the ball.

Later on at the shop Fred and Hermione were both standing at the counter reviewing what they went over that morning.

"Hermione?" Fred asked

"Yes?" She said looking at him.

"Well, this ball thing. I was wondering if you'd like to make it a date. I could take you for dinner at this really nice place I know of and then meet Gin and Lee over there." He said nervously.

"Really? I, that'd be nice. I mean, I'd really like that. Yes. Yes, it's a date." She smiled to him.

"Ok, great. I'll get the tickets off of Lee so that we don't have to worry about arriving at the same time. Um… I'll pick you up at 7 this Saturday then ok?" Fred said.

"Yes, that sounds wonderful." Hermione needed to talk to Ginny right away!
"Alright, see you tomorrow!" Fred said and gave Hermione a hug.
"Ok" Was all she could say as she reveled in the feel of his arms around her.

They stood there for a little while then broke apart sheepishly and went their own ways.

Ok, there it is! My update. I PROMISE I'll work on something a little more substantial for the next chapter!