"So what tightening charm did you use on that choker?" Ron asked Hermione as they walked their way to the boating area.
Hermione chose to ignore the question.
"Well I'd say we are still lucky," Hermione said looking up from the flyer she had just read. "Turns out the park is offering a summer promo, a free boat ride to the train station."
"Then everything's well," Ron said relieved.
"There's only one condition though," said Hermione uncomfortably. "You see the promo is called Summer Love Boat. Well it's strictly for couples only…so we have to act as if we're having more than a platonic relationship."
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Ron and Hermione signed up their names on the official "Summer Love Boat" promo sheet only to find themselves running once again into Harold and Sheryl much to their displeasure.
"Oh look who we have here, it's the paupers!" Harold snorted.
"Oh hi there you two," Hermione greeted in a falsely sweet voice. "I see you've taken off the choker." She said eyeing Sheryl's bare neck.
Sheryl was unnerved for a moment but recovered quickly. "Well you have to understand wealthy people have to be cautious with their expensive things when they're around beggars," she said.
"Oh well too bad you took it off," said Ron. "It's really amusing seeing you in that dog collar you know. Your resemblance with Fluffy is bloody striking. I'm sure Fluffy wouldn't mind another head."
"Who the hell is fluffy?"
Before Ron could answer, Hermione snapped, "Well if you two are so filthy rich as you claim to be then how come you signed up for a free promo?"
"For your information," Sheryl said smugly, "We signed up not for the free ride but because Harold is awfully romantic with me. You see Harold is expressing his undying love for me by taking me on a romantic boat ride unlike in your case where flaminghead is merely forced to act as if he fancies you because you two are in desperate need of a free boat ride."
Sheryl's words appeared to have stung Hermione that her face fell.
"Well I can't say I blame him," Harold snorted. "I mean seriously who would find you desirable bushyhead?"
"Well you got it bloody wrong," Ron said. "Because Hermione honestly happens to be the most wonderful person I've ever met."
To Hermione's surprise, Ron affectionately placed an arm around her.