AN: I don't own Harry Potter, or any of the characters here. If only I did...

Well, thank you all once again for the reviews, follows, and faves. I never tire of saying that. Whether it's this story, or another of mine, knowing so many of you enjoy what you're reading from me is a great joy of mine.

This is a bit of a filler chapter, I suppose. Nothing too shattering happens here. My muse had an idea and wouldn't let it go until I went with her idea and wrote this. Every now and then, I'll do a chapter about a different character. It's a bit shorter than usual though.

Alright, then. Enjoy!

"I'm telling you, Lav, you need to lay down the law with Ron."

"About what?" Lavender asked, frowning.

Sue set her cup of tea down and sighed. "About his so-called 'friendship' with Granger. It's not really appropriate, you know."

"Huh? Sue, you're not making any sense. What the hell are you going on about?"

"Their friendship has never exactly been appropriate, Lavender." Sue said, shaking her head. "Don't you remember back in Hogwarts? How he and Potter would always find ways of touching her? I mean, if you're going to marry that man, you need to make sure he knows that he's not to touch Granger in anyway, and that means cutting off that friendship."

Lavender sighed. She knew she didn't have anything to worry about regarding Hermione's relationship with Ron. Or any Weasley, for that matter. Hermione had sat her down not long after she and Neville got back from Sydney, and told her in no uncertain terms that she felt nothing romantic for Ron anymore. Lavender smiled thinking about that conversation.

Lavender had agreed to meet up with Hermione in a small tea shop in muggle London, where they'd be free to talk without gaining unwanted attention from the press who still reported on the trio's every move. Sliding into the booth, she smiled at the curly haired brunette across from her.

"Hello, Hermione."

"Hi, Lavender." Hermione smiled back.

After an uncomfortable silence set in, Lavender cleared her throat, wanting to get down to why Hermione wanted to talk to her. "So, why'd you want to meet with me?"

Hermione took a deep breath and gave Lavender a little shrug. "I just wanted to make sure there weren't going to be any problems between us, Lavender."

"Problems?"

"Yeah. I don't want there to be an issue on your end about me being around." she said. "I mean, I'm a part of the Weasley's, even if not legally, and I don't want to lose that. It might seem selfish, I know, but that's it."

"Hermione," Lavender sighed, "it's fine. I know you're family to them, and I'm not planning on having you thrown over."

Hermione chuckled at that. "Thanks for that." she said. "I also wanted you to know that whatever was between Ron and myself was over practically right after it started. I mean, I love him, sure, but in the same way I love Harry, and the twins, and the rest of the Weasley's. I promise you have nothing to worry about."

Lavender smiled softly at Hermione. Ron had told her basically the same thing during their first meeting after they were matched. He had laid everything on the line, not wanting to start their relationship off with secrets or ill memories of their past relationship.

"I do know that, actually." she said. "Look, I know we didn't get along at Hogwarts, and I take the blame for that. I expected you to be just like me and Parvati. But, you weren't. I foolishly let my first impression of you cloud my judgment through the years, and never gave you a fair chance. And I'm truly sorry for that."

"Lavender, I did the same thing. I never took the time to try with you and Parvati, either."

"Well, how about this. We can't erase the past, but how about we start over for the future?" Lavender asked. Sticking out her hand, she said, "Lavender Marie Brown-soon-to-be-Weasley."

"Hermione Jean Granger-honoraryWeasley-soon-to-be-Longbottom." Hermione said, shaking Lavender's outstretched hand.

To Lavender's surprise, she found Hermione to be funny, witty, and more interesting than she thought. She reminded Lavender nothing about the girl she thought she knew back in Hogwarts. She had even offered to help Lavender keep Ron in line when his temper or his mouth got him into trouble with her.

"If you don't want to deal with him, you just send him to me. I'll have him sorted in no time."

"Oh? Why's that?"

"Simple. Ron's afraid of me." Hermione smiled, making Lavender laugh.

Shaking her head, Lavender smiled at Sue.

"You know, Sue, as sweet as it is that you're concerned, it's fine." she said.

"But, Lavender..." Sue protested.

"It's fine." Lavender said firmly. "There's nothing between the two of them anymore. Hermione's one of Ron's best friends, and I refuse to make him choose between the two of us." she said. "Besides, I've been getting to know Hermione, and I know that she's crazy about Neville. Now, do me a favor, and let it drop."

Sue sighed, frowning at her friend. "Alright. I'll let it go." she agreed. "For now." she added under her breath.

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