Ron wandered Hogwart's hallways, kicking a chocolate frog container as he walked, instead of running to the common room to announce his victory to Harry, Ginny, and the twins. 'I don't know what I did wrong.'
"Ron!"
Ron turned in time to see Lavender Brown sprinting up behind him. She stopped just short of tackling him to the ground, but it was still a little too close to be entirely platonic on her part.
"What?" Ron didn't know what exactly he should say, and hoped his simple question would be enough. It was, and Lavender asked him a question he never would have expected.
"Are you going with anyone to the dance? I mean, of course you must be. Wow, I am so dumb. I'm sorry... I shouldn't have asked. I'll be going now..." Lavender looked to the ground, sighed, and began to slowly walk away.
"Lavender, wait," said Ron. "I..." Ron hesitated, not sure if he should accept. For some reason, he saw things ending badly.
"Yes?" Lavender appeared a little perkier than she was a moment before.
"I am not going with anyone." Ron left his sentence there, not so positive he wanted to commit just yet.
"Great! So, you'll go with me?" She leaned into Ron a little more, and he conceded.
"Yeah... sure..."
"Oh, I'm so glad! It will be amazing!" She was beaming from ear to ear, a sight that made Ron a little more confident about his decision.
'I just didn't want to hurt her feelings. Unlike someone. Besides... this could be fun...'
Lavender had already skipped away, but called back to Ron, "Ron? My dress is fuchsia. Match your tie!" She grinned again, giggled, and then left his sight.