The power within.

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A/N: wow I got a lot of feedback this is great, I'm so glad you all like it, sorry its been a while but I was working night shifts so I haven't been able to write, but I'm back now :-). So the fifth book is out June 21st, yay I can hardly wait, besides I now have a deadline for this fic, I plan to finish this fic by then so I can then do my version of the sixth book, :-).

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Summary: So we have a few more chapters till we get to the Burrow, but for now lets see how Hermione and Ginny are. :-) enjoy.

Hermione smiled as she styled Ginny's hair, it was Friday and they were going to the local disco, things were getting better between them.

Since Tuesday night things were a little awkward between them, the next day they had gone shopping and pictures.

At first both had been very quite around each other and unsure of what to say to one another, and their silences were awkward instead of comfortable.

But during their shopping trip they had both begun to talk more, and several shops later with many shopping bags they were once again into comfortable conversation.

They had both gone to the pictures and Ginny who had never been before was fascinated, they had decided to watch Titanic.

Ginny had been very excited and constantly asking questions, but she soon fell quite when it started, Hermione had noticed this was in part due to the fact she her mouth constantly full.

It seemed Ginny had grown fond of the sugar high, she was munching on her popcorn while she watched the film intently.

Both had extremely enjoyed the film, and as the ship began to sink Ginny had been puzzled, she had whispered to Hermione,

"why didn't they fix the boat?, I mean a simple spell should do the trick."

Hermione had giggled, it seemed Ginny had forgotten she was in the muggle world, Hermione contained her giggles and whispered, "they are muggles Gin I doubt that any wizards travel by boat, they don't really need to."

Ginny had nodded then flushed slightly, "oh yeah I forgot for a minute."

Hermione just giggled, however by the end of the film both girls were in tears, they had been collected by Hermione's parents, who were glad to see the girls talking again.

They had talked all the way home, they both were on a sugar high and Ginny was very excited about the film, she couldn't believe how good they were.

After a cup of cocoa with Jack and Diane both girls had gone to bed, however it would be a few hours before either would sleep.

They talked into the night about anything and everything, they had also had many fits of laughter as well, but eventually sleep begun to overpower them both.

They had both fallen sleep with smiles on their faces.

The morning was a different story, both girls were extremely grumpy and tired as her parents had woken them very early so they could go to the beach.

The car journey was silent as both girls fell asleep much too her parents amusement, when they arrived they unloaded the car and settled on the beach.

Hermione and Ginny still felt tired after sleeping in the car, so they had striped to their swimming costumes and went in the sea.

There were a lot of surfers further down and even more swimmers, the water managed to wake them both up and they were soon talking.

They had spent the day laying in the sun, swimming and playing volley ball on the beach with some local teenagers.

They had also spent a lot of time talking, and they both felt the bond between them getting stronger, but it was still a fragile bond.

They had finally headed back home, as the sun began to set they loaded up the car and soon realised that they would pay for being in the sun all day.

Jack and Diane were worried that both girls had caught the sun, but where as Hermione had tanned, Ginny was very red, her usual pale skin was not used to the sun.

Jack and Diane had insisted that both of them wear sun screen however they had still caught the sun, and it seemed as though Ginny was very sore.

She did resemble a glowing tomato, and Hermione couldn't help but laugh when Ginny had seen herself in the mirror, she had screamed.

Her parents had told her to get a shower and then Hermione helped her cover herself in after sun lotion, Hermione couldn't help but grin.

Ginny seemed to glow, and Hermione felt she needed to tease her, after all Ron wasn't here and he would never forgive her if she let it slide.

Ginny wasn't too mad as she wasn't in much pain, but she swore that she wouldn't leave the house until she stopped glowing.

Fortunately today Ginny had faded to a tanned colour with a dark tinge of red, she still thought she was glowing but Hermione had managed to convince her to go out tonight.

So they had spent the last hour getting ready, Ginny had insisted on styling Hermione's hair which was running down her back in soft curls.

Hermione was shocked at how nice they looked, her hair had always been so frizzy, Ginny had shrugged showing Hermione a bottle which read, de frizzing spray.

Now it was Hermione's turn to do Ginny's hair, she flicked all the ends out making Ginny's glossy red hair bounce.

Ginny smiled as she jumped up and down, "look at it bounce, its great, where did you learn to do that?"

Hermione giggled she thought Ginny resembled Tigger out of winnie the pooh, but she didn't voice this as Ginny wouldn't know who he was.

Instead she just laughed, "you don't share a room with Lavender and Parvati and not learn how to style hair."

Hermione noticed a confused look on Ginny's face, and laughed, "well I know my hair always looks a mess its harder to do it on your own hair, besides it takes too long."

Ginny just shook her head, "no I wasn't thinking that its just, well it doesn't matter, besides your hair is a lot calmer now."

Hermione laughed as she headed to the bathroom, "yeah its all thanks to that de frizzing spray, I think I will buy a ton of that stuff before we return to school."

Ginny didn't reply she was lost in thought, she had never realised that Hermione was close to her room mates, "well they won't like me," she thought bitterly.

"would it cause problems, between Hermione and them?" Ginny knew she wasn't exceptionally close to them.

But still, if Hermione got on with them, it would make it obvious when they disliked her, then what will Hermione do?

Ginny knew she wouldn't ignore it and that's what bothered her, if Hermione made a big deal about Lavender and Parvati not liking her, everyone would know.

Hermione would also find out that no one liked her, not since her first year, but she did deserve it, didn't she?.

Ginny couldn't handle it if everyone knew that she was hated by the majority of students, if her brothers found out they would make a song and dance about it.

Fred and George quite literally, but everyone who didn't hate her would pity her, and her parents, what would they say?

None of the Weasley's were disliked by everyone who wasn't family, and it was true, no one liked her, they blamed her for the chamber being opened.

Who could blame them? she had nearly killed people, she often got ignored, that was the best, the worst were the comments.

They came from all houses, about how she was a murderer or that she should be in Slytherin, or that she was a muggle hater, or a dark witch.

Every time she had heard them she had wanted to cry, to scream and shout how she was sorry, because she was, she was truly sorry.

But that didn't matter, as far as everyone was concerned she was a bad seed, and they thought she was evil, needless to say she didn't have a queue of people wanting to be her friend.

Ginny looked up as Hermione walked in, "would she believe them when she heard what they called her?" her thoughts made her feel sick, if Hermione believed them, it would really hurt

Hermione's voice cut through her thoughts, "I was thinking just wait and see, Lavender and Parvati will think your their own doll, they will try to dress you up, trust me the best thing to do is run."

Ginny shook her head, "I doubt that, they probably wont even want me there," Ginny wanted to kick herself the minute she let the words slip.

Hermione looked shocked, "why would you think that?, they can be a little shallow sometimes but they are nice really, have they said something to you?"

Ginny quickly shook her head, "no they haven't said anything its just the way it is, look I don't want to talk about it, not now ok?"

Hermione looked like she wanted to interrogate Ginny, but just then Diane shouted up the stairs, "girls are you about ready?"

Hermione sighed, "yeah just give us five minutes ok?"

Diane laughed, "ok five minutes, and then I'm coming to get you."

Hermione looked at Ginny, " come on lets get ready, we can talk later."

This left no doubt in Ginny's mind that Hermione would not drop this, maybe she should tell her the truth, then at least she knows what to expect.

Ginny pulled on the v-neck sleeveless top, it was black with silver writing on it, the writing read, Angel or devil? you decide, Ginny pulled on the indigo jeans with silver studs down the side.

Hermione had picked this outfit when they went shopping, in turn Ginny had picked Hermione's, Ginny pulled on the boots as she looked at Hermione's outfit.

Hermione was wearing a pair of indigo jeans that had glitter on them, and her top was like Ginny's only it was indigo also, with a glitter star on it.

Ginny smiled, Hermione looked nice, they had enjoyed picking clothes for each other, but had soon got bored, it seemed they were not that interested in fashion.

They both headed downstairs, and Hermione grabbed their jackets, Hermione wore a denim one whilst Ginny wore a black one.

Diane and Jack were going to drop them off at the disco, and then the girls had a taxi booked for ten thirty, both girls agreed to stay inside until then.

Diane looked at both girls, "you two look gorgeous, but I see you left the make up behind."

Both girls blushed slightly, then Diane pulled out some tinted lip gloss, she put some on both girls, "there that finishes it, you don't need a lot your both naturally pretty."

Both girls blushed even more, as they all headed for the car, the club was on a fifteen minute drive so they were soon there.

They both waved good bye and headed to the club, there was a large group of teenagers waiting outside for it to open, both girls felt extremely nervous.

Ginny noticed people looking at them both as they joined to group, Ginny whispered to Hermione, "is it just me or do they all know each other?"

Hermione shook her head, "no its not just you, they must all be from the local school so they must know each other."

Ginny nodded, "so we stick out like fat tongues?"

This caused Hermione to burst in to laughter, "don't you mean sore thumbs?"

Ginny now looked amused, "sore thumbs? why would I say sore thumbs? sore thumbs don't stick out, now fat tongues do."

Hermione continued to giggle, "well we say sore thumbs, but I guess fat tongues works as well, remember when Harry told us about Dudley?"

Ginny giggled, "yeah, that was funny, but honestly sore thumbs, you muggles are weird, you had almost convinced me that you were smart as well."

Hermione scowled, "muggles are smart Ginny I mean look at me just because I didn't skip a year like you doesn't mean I'm not smart."

Ginny laughed and held her hands up in defence, "whoa there tiger, back off, I know your smart but then again your a witch not a muggle."

Hermione smiled, it was always good to be called a witch, some people like Malfoy would always think her a muggle or a mudblood, even though she was top at everything.

Ginny grinned at her, "come on I think we are going in."

Hermione looked up to see the crowed filing inside, they finally got through the doors and paid to have their coats stored.

They both noticed that many girls were dressed similarly to themselves, but there was a crowd of girls who were dressed in barely nothing.

Hermione and Ginny felt slightly insecure, these girls looked very pretty, they had a lot of make up on and tight clothing, they were obviously very confident with themselves.

Hermione and Ginny walked by them aware that the group were looking at them, they probably were wondering who they were.

Ginny soon forgot she was nervous, the club was massive and the music was pumping out a steady beat with disco lights streaming the dance floor.

Ginny looked at Hermione who also looked impressed, "its massive, we have got to dance, come on."

Hermione managed to pull her back in time, "lets get a drink, I don't want to be the first to dance, everyone will watch us."

Ginny shrugged, dancing was never a big deal in the wizarding world, in fact she loved to dance, the music was way better in the muggle world though.

She smiled at Hermione, who obviously wanted to get away from the dance floor, "ok lets get something to drink then."

Hermione smiled in relief, and made her way to the bar, they both looked at the drinks on the list, Hermione was shocked that there were cocktails on the list.

However reading it she realised they were non alcoholic, all of the drinks were, she and Ginny just ordered normal coke.

Ginny loved coke, and it always sent her hyper, "maybe you should stick to water," Hermione laughed.

Ginny grinned, "nah I need loads of energy for dancing."

Hermione groaned, "not yet we will look like idiots, everyone else will watch us."

Ginny laughed, "ok when two people dance so do we, ok?"

Hermione nodded, "ok," Hermione just hope that everyone decided to dance all at once, because it was hard to hide when there are only two other people dancing.

Hermione headed to a table and stools with Ginny close behind, Ginny was already starting to bop along to the beat.

Hermione couldn't believe how much energy she had, it crackled inside her like a light, when she got excited she glowed.

Of course she was kind of glowing tonight due to her sunburn, Hermione stifled a giggle, poor Ginny looked very red now, it had faded slightly but with the heat she looked very red.

Luckily the lights were dimmed, Ginny seemed lost in her own world, Hermione couldn't believe how well they were getting on.

Ginny was very sweet and caring, but there was another side to her, she was feisty, and loyal everything you could ever want in a best friend.

So why didn't Ginny have a best friend?

Hermione knew that Ginny didn't have close friends, she never was with anyone and she never mentioned her friends, but she must have some, right?

Hermione refused to believe that no one was friends with Ginny, as she was great, but then again she usually hid herself.

She all too often apologised for being herself, and often let her embarrassment get the better of her, but Hermione had caught a glimpse of the real Ginny.

She wished Ginny would let herself be seen by everyone, because she was a great person and friend, it seemed that Ginny didn't see that.

Hermione was interrupted by Ginny who was pulling her off her stool and pointing to the dance floor, two boys were now dancing in the middle of the floor.

Hermione shook her head as Ginny pulled her a long, "no Ginny we are not dancing."

Ginny turned round some of that fire in her eyes, "yes we are, you promised, you said when two people dance, then we will, and I count two, ok?"

Hermione took back every thought she just had, she wished Ginny was always shy, especially shy about dancing, but she wasn't, it seemed she was too excited to be shy.

Hermione let herself get pulled on to the dance floor, thankfully Ginny started to dance on a spot far away from the two boys dancing.

Ginny instantly let the music take over, and soon she was dancing away to the music, Hermione smiled Ginny was a natural dancer, it must be all the energy inside her.

However Hermione was too self conscious to relax, Ginny seemed to notice this, she laughed, "stop worrying will you, just forget everyone and have some fun, its not like we will see them again."

Hermione smiled, Ginny was right she needed to relax, but what Ginny didn't know was hat a majority of these people must be the kids she went to school with.

Sure they probably didn't remember her, deciding that it didn't matter, she began to dance, she blocked out the people around her, and let the music take over.

Several songs later a few more people had started to dance, Hermione shouted in Ginny's ear, "lets get another drink."

Ginny nodded and began to lead them off the dance floor, they headed for the bar, they both ordered water, as both were very thirsty after dancing.

They both noticed the two boys who had been dancing originally headed towards them, one had blonde spiky hair and the other had a mop of brown hair covering his head.

The blonde one smiled, "hey I'm Josh this is Simon, so you were dancing for a while?."

Hermione laughed, "yeah but you were the first dancers."

Simon also laughed, " yeah that was kind of a dare, but I was wondering if I know you you look familiar?"

Ginny almost choked on her water, it sounded very much like a chat up line, the ones her brother had warned her against.

Hermione didn't seem to think so, she shrugged, "I used to go to Caddalack junior, but I go to boarding school now, I'm Hermione Granger."

Both boys did a double take, and Simon grinned, "Hermione Granger but you used to be such a geek."

Ginny was pissed, "and I suppose you class yourself as a boy everyone wants, well let me assure you, that is not true."

Simon looked shocked, "whoa, easy there I wasn't trying to insult anyone, but its true, I'm not saying its a bad thing, you used to be good at sports as well."

Hermione shrugged, his comment hurt just a little, but she had grown used to it, besides, she couldn't care less what he thought of her.

Josh laughed, "yeah I remember you Hermione, you used to beat all the guys at football, and I'll have to ask you both to ignore this idiot, he really knows how to act like a fool."

Both Ginny and Hermione laughed, Ginny smiled a some what evil smile, "well if you ask me he isn't acting he just is a fool, and besides, you are what you hang with."

Hermione had to laugh, Ginny really knew some good ones, thanks to her brothers.

Hermione vaguely remembered Simon but she couldn't remember Josh at school, but he knew her so he must have been there, only he looked a few years older than her, but maybe he just looked older.

Josh looked at Ginny in amusement, "did you just call me an idiot? and I don't remember you at school, and I know I wouldn't have missed you with that hair, is it dyed?"

Ginny smirked, "yeah I called you an idiot and a fool, besides I never went to your school, I don't even live round here, but maybe that never crossed your mind which backs up my earlier theory, your an idiot."

With that Ginny turned away, she suddenly turned back, "oh and if I were to dye my hair, why on earth would I pick this colour?."

Josh shrugged, "it suits you."

Ginny smirked, "thanks for the compliment, leaving now, come on Hermione."

Ginny pulled a shocked Hermione in to the toilets, Ginny was giggling, "did you see their faces?"

Hermione shook her head, "I was too busy watching you eat them alive and spit them out, when did you become so witty?"

Ginny continued to giggle, "round my family you need to have quick comebacks, only usually I don't use them, I just think them."

Hermione nodded, "well maybe you should say them more, I mean you can't hide forever Ginny."

Ginny nodded, but she didn't meet Hermione's eyes, "lets go dance."

Ginny pulled Hermione back to the dance floor, Hermione gave in again, but she decided that her and Ginny were going to have a long talk.

As they began to dance Hermione noticed Josh headed their way, Simon was reluctantly following, Josh headed straight towards Ginny.

Hermione couldn't help but smile it seemed that Ginny had made an impression on Josh, Ginny just continued to dance.

Josh and Simon both began to dance with them, Hermione shut them out and just enjoyed dancing, she occasionally looked up to see Ginny was doing the same.

They all danced for a while before she pointed to the bar, Ginny nodded and they headed to the bar, the boys followed.

Josh smiled at Ginny, "so where do you live then?"

Ginny looked shocked, "well its err well its quite far from here, why?"

Josh laughed, "your quite the secretive one, and I wanted to know so we could keep in touch."

Ginny raised her eyebrows, "and why would I want to keep in touch with you, I don't even know you."

Josh smiled, "that's kind of the point, we get to know each other, as friends."

Ginny shrugged, "well my school only accepts letters from parents, so I guess you can't really write to me."

Hermione grinned, Ginny was a very good and a quick liar, Hermione would have to watch her in the future.

Josh now turned to Hermione, "so I'm guessing that's your school then? well I could always send a letter with your parents."

Hermione nodded, it seemed Josh was just as quick, "yeah its the same school, and its up to Ginny if she wants to receive letters from you."

Josh looked at Ginny in question, Ginny shrugged, "if you want to send me letters, send them I can't guarantee I'll answer them."

Josh grinned, for the next hour the four of them talked none stop, Hermione noticed how much Josh seemed to like Ginny.

Simon was very boring but he kept talking to Hermione, he seemed to keep forgetting he was speaking and kept staring into space.

He seemed very friendly when he didn't stare into space, but Hermione wasn't interested, but he seemed ok as a friend.

Hermione could tell that Ginny only liked Josh as a friend, even though they got a long really well, maybe there was someone else.

Josh smiled, "so who is the guy then?"

Ginny looked confused, "what guy?"

Josh smiled, "well there is obviously some guy you like, its obvious."

Ginny shook her head, "but I don't have a boyfriend, why would you think that?"

Josh shook his head, "no but you like someone, look is he Hermione's friend, you know that boy you were talking about? he is friends with your brother."

Ginny gulped, "you mean Harry, well I used to like him, but I'm over him."

Josh nodded, "no your not, look I meant I wanted to be your friend, I'm not trying to chat you up and even if I was, I wouldn't get very far now would I? because your in love with someone else."

Ginny's face said it all, was she really that obvious, sure she had talked about her brother and Harry but did she really talk about him as though she was in love with him?

Josh shrugged, "so now the question is what's stopping you from admitting it to yourself and him?"

Ginny looked at Hermione, Josh nodded his head in understanding, "so you think Hermione is in love with this Harry?"

Ginny nodded, Josh shook his head, "listen I'm good at reading people and I don't think Hermione likes Harry any more than as a friend."

Ginny scowled, "look you barely know Hermione, so how do you know what she feels?"

Josh smiled, true but I read what you felt didn't I ? look I'm just trying to be a friend, ok? maybe you should talk to her, find out the truth."

Ginny nodded to many thoughts were running through her head, Hermione suddenly shouted, "come on Ginny the taxi will be waiting."

Ginny followed Hermione to get their jackets, and both boys walked them to the taxi, Hermione said bye to them both and got in.

Ginny went to get in the taxi but Josh stopped her, "so can I write to you then?"

Ginny smiled, "well I guess so considering its only friendship but you will have to send it with Hermione's parents and I'll try to write back."

Josh smiled, "ok I will, oh and talk to her."

Ginny said bye and got in the car, she felt weird, why was Josh so keen to be her friend? well she decided that a few letters wouldn't hurt.

But she wasn't ready to trust him, not yet, she may seem vulnerable, but Ginny had learnt her lesson with Tom, you don't trust anyone.

The girls finally got home, after saying night to Jack and Diane they headed off to bed, Hermione smiled at Ginny, "so Josh seems to like you."

Ginny laughed, "not like that, he said just friends, besides he seems to think I like someone."

Hermione smirked, "just friends ?, well I suppose I should let my parents know that Josh will be sending letters here for you?"

Ginny nodded, "I guess, if he even writes, you know what guys are like, but he did give me a good piece of advice."

Hermione smiled, "what advice was that, oh and who does he think you like?"

Ginny looked at her hands, "well I wanted to ask you for a while, if you, well if you, err, well, do you like Harry?"

Hermione looked puzzled, "of course I like Harry, why wouldn't I, wait do you mean as in like, like?"

Ginny nodded, Hermione couldn't control the laughter, "you think that me and Harry, oh that is funny."

It was Ginny's turn to look puzzled, "what's funny, there was that story, and the kiss you gave him I just thought, well you know."

Hermione was trying to contain her laughter but failed miserably, "oh Ginny as if that story was true it was Rita Skeeter, and I kissed him because of everything that happened, I was worried about him."

Ginny was blushing now and she felt really stupid, "so you don't like him then, so why did you go all weird on me when I asked you if you liked someone?"

Hermione was now blushing, "well because, besides why did it bother you if I was with Harry?"

Ginny continued to stare at the floor, and Hermione sighed, "I see, you still like him don't you?"

Ginny shook her head, "no not really its just I did outgrow my crush on him, but then it hurts when I think of him with someone else, but I'm not interested in him, I know it doesn't make sense."

Hermione smiled softly, "believe me it does, its like you don't want to like them but you can't help it, and then they do something that either makes you hate them or like them more, and when they get extremely jealous because you were asked to the dance, because someone else realised you were a girl before them it makes you..........."

Ginny's gasp interrupted Hermione's rant, "oh, I see, how could I be so blind?"

Hermione was confused, "what are you on about?"

Ginny was still looking very shocked, "you like Ron."

Hermione spluttered, "Ron? Ron? your brother Ron?, no its not I mean we are friends that's all besides he only likes pretty girls."

Ginny shook her head, "no, it all makes sense, the fights, the arguing, why you couldn't tell me and why you don't want to like him, its because it is your best friend, I just got the wrong one."

Hermione looked slightly like a goldfish, her mouth was open and she shook her head, "no I got over my crush on him, I did, I cannot like Ron, ok?"

Ginny just smiled, "lets face it you have got it bad, so there is no point denying it."

Hermione groaned, "why me?"

Ginny shrugged, "its the Weasley charm, many fall beneath our feet."

Both girls broke into fits of laughter, they finally decided to go to sleep, but both were with their own thoughts.

Ginny whispered through the darkness, "I think its great you know, you and Ron would be good together, and I think he likes you."

Hermione grunted, but Ginny smiled as sleep over took her, she could see they would both be very stubborn at admitting they liked each other, so maybe she would help them out.

Smiling still Ginny fell asleep, one thought on her mind, "I'm just as stubborn as Hermione."

Long after Ginny's snores filled the room Hermione stayed awake thinking of the red haired boy who had won her heart.

Hermione knew why she had not wanted to admit it before, because it would only hurt when she realised Ron doesn't like her, not like that.

And even if he did, it would be too complicated, they were best friends, they didn't need this coming between them.

It would be hours before she fell asleep, and were Ginny awake she would have told Hermione that this attraction was already coming between them.

Under the dark bridge Josh smiled, he waved his wand at Simon, and shouted obliviate, he had been easy to control, but he must not remember that he didn't have a friend called Josh.

Simon blinked and walked away, trying to find his way home whilst muttering nonsense.

Josh smiled, his appearance changing slightly, he was no longer a teenager but a young man, and he whispered into the night.

"No one must ever realise that Josh didn't exist, for that could ruin everything."

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Ok so here it is, that took a lot out of me, I'm finding writing these two very hard, so I hope I'm not totally screwing up, I know I'm gonna hate this chapter.

Well let me know what you think, and tell me if I'm going wrong.

Anyway more soon, but I have exams this week so I might not update till the weekend, but I'll try sooner, ok?

So review, cause I think this chapter kind off sucked, although Hermione finally realises :-).