I'm way to good for you, uploading three chapters in a week. Does this mean I don't have to upload one this Sunday..?

Anyway, this is the big one! Bigger than a hot and passionate sex scene between my two protagonists! Like, "woahh that's big" big!

Now because i'm such a lovely person I thought i'd give you a sneak peek into my plan... for this chapter (which wont really reveal many surprises...)

"Use long words; it's from Hermione's point of view - fofl."

I'm pretty proud that I got 1,422 words from that... Mind you, I didn't use many big words. I mean, come on. It's 22:37, im hungry, and all out of lollipops! I like sucking on things, helps me concentrate. Anyway, i'll shut up now before I become a ramblorthor. (Rambling author)

Happy Reading loves!


"Sunlight. Gracious, French, sunlight. Just what I was after".

Hermione stood in front of her window, bathing suit and dressing gown serving as her only attire. Harry. Ron and Dean had been for a swim that morning and advised her that the water was lovely and warm, so she had decided to leap upon the opportunity.

As she walked away from the window, Hermione revisited the thoughts she had pushed away the previous night in search of sleep. For one was Harry's sexuality. Long had it been a disputable matter, especially when he had dated Ginny, but now it seemed so stark ravingly obvious, Hermione was shocked she had never noticed. The looks he gave Ron and Seamus when he saw them together. If looks could kill, well, looks of jealousy at least. He must have considered Hermione and idiot to not realise that it would take a lesser being to not notice. Apparently though, Ron was a lesser being as whenever she asked him about it, he protected Harry as though the words themselves would tarnish his metal work. However, that had led her to her next thought. Ron's true sexuality. It honestly wouldn't surprise her if he was a raging homosexual under a heterosexual facade, set up by years of bickering and taunts from his older brothers. What else could be expected of a person than to set barriers against the world? However, just like anyone upon becoming comfortable, Ron had let his defences drop. And Hermione had noticed. Just small things however, like hiding in Harry's bathroom to escape from her, letting a very flushed Harry talk to McGonagall, shouting "did you fuck me" for the whole Weasley house to hear. Just small things.

"I black dare you! Just kiss for Merlin's sake!"

Hermione froze, her foot on the top step. That had not been the voice of Harry, nor of Ron. Someone was asking Harry and Ron to kiss. She slowly started creeping down the stairs in the direction of the noise. They say curiosity killed the cat, but evidence was evidence in her opinion, be it snippy curiosity or not.

"Come on mate. Hermione's either upstairs getting ready or out in the lake. No-one'll see." came Seamus' voice from inside the room. Hermione stopped beside the open door and listened. Chancing a glance in the mirror every now and then.

Ron moaned from inside the room. A disbelieving, I-do-not-want-to-risk-it, moan. Hermione, having truly resigned to the idea of Harry and Ron as partners days ago, leaned against the wall and frowned as she saw Harry look up at Ron nervously. "He wants you Ronald Weasley. Don't be a... penis" Hermione thought, embarrassed even though she had not said the word out loud.

After a few seconds however, she saw Dean stand up in the mirror and walk toward Ron, standing behind him and placing a hand on each of his, guiding them to Harry's waist as Ron looked at the door nervously. Finally Ron conceded to defeat and shuffled closer to Harry. Dean sat back down opposite them are curled into a ball, resting on Seamus' chest. Seamus stroked Dean's face lovingly as Dean smiled at the two boys opposite him.

"Now when was the last time you embraced properly?"

"Yesterday..." Ron said, still looking quite stiff.

"Load of tosh if you ask me" Seamus said. Dean nodded.

"You's two are stiffer then boards. Do you not know how nice it feels to be curled up like we are? My heart's racing just feeling Seamus' heart beat under my head or hand." Seamus smiled and kissed Dean's forehead. "I will make you a proper couple before the days out!"

"A proper couple with Hermione?" Harry asked, clearly trying to snuggle into Ron, the look of jealousy on his face again as he looked at Dean and Seamus. Hermione wanted to walk in herself and slap Ron, telling him to accept Harry and not worry about her. "In fact she may just go in now-" she thought, but was interrupted by Dean's voice again.

"Ron, look at Harry. He's trying to get closer to you for God's sake!" Dean sighed and looked at Seamus, "Marriage counselling, for the win."

Harry blushed as Ron looked at him, finally pulling Harry in for a proper embrace. Harry lifted his feet onto the settee and leaning closer into Ron. Slowly, as though it was causing him pain, Ron leaned down and kissed Harry. Harry smiled and Dean broke into applause. Seamus laughed and kissed Dean, obviously feeling left out. Ron pulled away. Hermione felt ready to go and murder him. Then Ron leant down again and kissed Harry, fully, on the lips.

"N'awww" Hermione said. She clapped a hand over her mouth, shocked to discover she had made such a noise. Dean burst through the door. And gave herself away.

"I have never felt more awkward in my life." Dean said, staring at Hermione in the same expression he had had on his face since he saw her.

"I dunno like. When McGonagall saw you in boxers you felt pretty awkward" Seamus shouted, making Hermione have to suppress a laugh. "What up like love?"

Dean slowly opened the door fully and let Hermione walk into view. Ron jumped almost ten feet across the room in less than a second upon seeing her.

"Sit back down Ron, Harry was comfortable" Hermione said, moving into the room properly. Harry sat up and stared at the floor beneath his feet. Hermione suddenly felt terrible. Seamus attempted to break the tension, Finnigan style.

"Hey Mione! Fancy seeing you here. Wanna cuppa?"

Hermione laughed and moved to sit in the armchair. Ron slowly walked around the room and perched himself uncertainly on the arm of the settee, a metre or so away from Harry.

"It appears I have to be the first to talk then. I'll put it simply. Ron, I've had a funny feeling that you were gay for about two months now. It is no shock to see this, believe me. Harry, I don't blame you in the slightest". Everyone stayed silent. Harry did however chance a glance up at Hermione. "Dean, Seamus, I'm elated that you two decided to kick Ron into action. I saw it all in the mirror and I agree. You looked like a plank Ron. Even I saw that Harry wanted you and I was standing behind a thick wooden door."

"Our services are free as well" Seamus said, still attempting to kick start the conversation. Hermione distinctly saw Harry smile to the floor. Even Ron appeared to have perked up slightly.

"I thought you'd be annoyed" he said sheepishly to the bookshelf over Hermione's shoulder.

"Maybe before Christmas, but after two or three months of waiting for you to come out to me, I'd say I'm more impatient than anything else."

"Well learning that your housemate isn't murderous is always good to hear" Seamus muttered, earning a light smack from Dean who was watching the love triangle opposite him finally unfold.

"Look, I'm not annoyed. I'm glad for you. Harry's finally happy. Ron, your you at last. For the past week I've been hoping you two would get your act together. No one here as anything to be ashamed of... much." Ron finally started smiling to the bookshelf. "And finally you come around to my thinking. Would it help if I said I was going to dump you anyway?"

Ron finally looked down at her.

"You were?"

"What would you rather I said?"

Ron stayed silent for a moment.

"I'd rather know the truth."

"Then no, I wasn't. Not due to lack of feelings at least. I don't love you, unless it is fraternal. I could see us slowly drifting back to good friends. You drifting towards Harry is not that different. I'm happy, your happy, Harry's clearly ecstatic, just look at him."

Ron did look at Harry, and smiled. Then he finally plucked up some courage. Harry felt pushed back as Ron fell onto the settee, lying beside him.

"At last. I believe our services are no longer needed. I'll be back for the fee later." Seamus said, standing up, pulling Dean with him.

"Thought you said it was free" Harry said, smiling as he felt Ron kiss his neck.

"I lied. What else would you expect from me?"

Hermione smiled and stood up as well.

"Thank you" she said before leaving the room. Dean and Seamus bowed and left after her, closing the door after them.


The usual crack, review. It makes me feel better than a good lollipop. Especially when I see TWO in my emails! The thought excites me immensely. You know someone called me easily pleased today. I called him an unmitigated twonk... then agreed with him.

Much love petals! :)