55. Black Lake
**Hermione's POV**
Harry had an interview a few days ago and Ron has avoided him. I don't know why, but he won't let Fred, George, or me even talk to him.
Harry was with Neville right now in the Black Lake and Ron wanted me to tell him something. Ginny, Fred, and George tagged along.
When we went to the Black Lake, Neville waved at us and Harry turned around to see who he was waving at.
"He's already been through enough people, don't you just go and talk to him yourself?" I asked Ronald.
"Ron, it's your problem, not hers, or any of ours" said Fred.
"He's right you know?" George had said.
"Just do it," Ron said.
"Fine. What do you want me to say again?" I asked.
He whispered it in my ear and he pushed me lightly to Harry.
"Um, Ronald would like me to tell you that Seamus told him that Dean was told by Parvati that Hagrid's looking for you" I said putting my hair behind my ear.
"Is that right? Well, you- what?" Harry asked.
"Um-" I said, walking back to Ron.
"Are you sure you won't do this?" I asked nervously.
"Do it," Ron said. I walked back to Harry.
"Dean was told by Parvati that- Please don't make me say it again- Hagrid's looking for you" I said walking back to Fred's direction.
"Well you can tell Ronald-" Harry started but I cut him off.
"I'm not an owl!" I screamed at him.
I grabbed Ginny and headed back to the castle with the boys following.
Two days went by and Ron was still avoiding Harry.
We headed for the common room and Ron went to find Seamus, Ginny went to the Great Hall for dinner, and George left to find Angelina, which left me and Fred
"Are you alright, 'Mione?" Fred asked worried.
"I don't know," I said looking down.
"Come on. Where's the peppy 'Mione? Hello? 'Mione? Are you in there? Hello? 'Mione? Earth to Hermione Granger!" Fred said putting his ear to my shoulder and knocking on my head.
"Fred, stop," I said with a smile.
"Okay. I'll just" he said standing up but pulled me to the ground and started tickling me.
"Fred! Stop- Haha! Stop it! Fred! Fred! Quit it!" I screamed with laughter trying to break free from Fred. He laughed along with me and then stopped. He picked me up and sat me on the sofa.
"I hate you!" I said playfully.
"I love you, too!" He said with a smile. He made me blush a little and then I stood up.
"We should get some rest. The first task is tomorrow. Goodnight you evil Weasley twin that so happens to be one of my best friends" I said kissing him on the cheek and heading upstairs.
**Fred's POV**
I love you too? Stupid! Why did I just say that? She hates me right now. Wait why did she kiss me? What am I saying? She kisses me all the time! Merlin, why does she have to do that? It's so hard not to have feelings for her.
George then came in and said "Hello, dearest twin!"
"Hi. Why have you and Ginny been acting so strange?" I asked suspiciously. They have been acting strange and I tempt to ask them but I keep forgetting.
"Where did that come from?" He asked hesitatingly.
"My mind. You two have been acting so strange lately and I'm not the only one that thinks so too. 'Mione does as well."
"I can't tell you" He muttered. "Oh! Look at the time! It's late! We better get to sleep 'cause the task is-" He said but I glared at him.
"Tell me. I thought we were twins that don't keep secrets!" I said to him angrily.
"You kept the secret that you liked Hermione!" He pointed out.
"I told you I liked her after I held her hand for the first time!" I said remembering that day.
"Well- I- I'm sorry. I better go" He said heading out. Before I could stop him, he vanished.
Ugh! I'm never going to find out what's happening!
