113. Poisoned Ron and Daft Dimbo
**Hermione's** **POV**
"Really, 'Mione. Do you seriously need all these books?" Fred asked with a smile.
"Yes. What else am I supposed to do when I'm bored?" I asked.
"Hang out with Ginny and Luna," Fred suggested.
"And what if they're busy?"
"Hang out with Harry and Ron," Fred smiled.
"And-" I started.
"Think about me" Fred wrapped his arms around me.
"What if I don't want to do that?" I smirked.
"Why wouldn't you want to?" Fred asked, also giving me a smirk.
"True enough, Weasley" I perked him on the cheek and broke free.
"No, come back" Fred whined.
Before I could say anything, Luna came up to us.
"Hello, Hermione. Hello, Fred" She smiled.
"Hey, Luna" Fred and I said at the same time.
"Wasn't Ronald's birthday yesterday?" Luna asked.
Fred nodded and Luna responded "Shame I ignored him."
"It's okay, Luna. He's always ignored" Fred smiled.
"Guys!" A voice called out.
We turned around and found Ginny running towards us.
"Ginny?" I asked.
"Fred? What are you doing here?" Ginny asked.
Before Fred could respond, Ginny said "Never mind that. Ron is in the Hospital Wing."
"What?" Fred, Luna, and I all asked.
"He was poisoned just last night. Come on" Ginny said and we ran to the Hospital Wing.
"Harry!" We all said as we saw him there with Professor Snape, Slughorn, McGonagall, and Dumbledore.
"Fred! Hi" Harry said with a smile.
"What happened to Ronniekins?" Fred asked.
"Romilda Vane smuggled Love Potions into our dorm and Ron ate them by mistake" Harry explained.
Fred chuckled and I hit him in the chest.
"I took him to Professor Slughorn and Ron was fixed but he was poisoned by some Mead" Harry ended.
We heard Luna gasp and she sat next to Ron.
"She must really like him" Fred whispered in my ear and I rolled my eyes.
"Quick thinking on your part, Harry, using bezoar" Dumbledore complimented Harry. "You must be very proud of your student, Horace."
"Hm," Slughorn asked, startled. "Oh, yes, very proud."
"I think we agree, Potter's actions were heroic. The question is, why were they necessary?"
"What?" Fred whispered.
"She's asking why Ron was poisoned anyways" I explained softly.
"Oh..."
"Why, indeed?" Dumbledore said, referring to McGonagall. "This appears to be a gift, Horace. You don't remember who gave you this bottle? Which, by the way, possesses remarkably subtle hints of licorice and cherry when not polluted with poison" Dumbledore said, handing the bottle to Snape.
"Actually, I had intended to give it as a gift, myself" Slughorn admitted.
"To whom, I might ask?" Dumbledore asked.
"To you, Headmaster" Slughorn looked to his feet.
"Where is he?" A worried voice asked. "Where's my Won-Won? Has he been asking for me?"
I knew it was Lavender because of the 'Won-Won' part. I knew Fred was probably smirking.
"What is she doing here?" Lavender asked at the sight of Luna.
"I might ask you the same question!" Luna snapped back standing up.
"I happen to be his girlfriend" Lavender reminded harshly.
"I happen to be his- friend" Luna hesitantly said.
"Don't make me laugh. You haven't spoken in weeks! I suppose you want to make up now that he's all interesting" Lavender said.
"He's been poisoned, you daft dimbo!" Luna said.
"Awkward" Fred sang quietly, making me and Harry smile slightly.
"And for the record, I've always found him interesting," Luna added.
"In front of teachers?" Harry asked me and Fred.
**Fred's POV**
Ron shifted and Lavender said "Ah, See? He senses my presence."
She leaned over Ron's bed and whispered loudly "Don't worry, Won-Won-"
I love that name...
"I'm here. I'm here" Lavender pleaded.
We heard Ron mumble in his sleep then a clear "Luna..." Came out.
Lavender choked and ran out in tears.
Luna took Ron's hand with a smile.
Me, 'Mione, Harry, and Dumbledore watched Lavender run out of the Hospital Wing and Dumbledore said "Oh, to be young, and to feel love's keen sting."
I smiled and nodded in agreement.
"Well, come away, everybody. Mr. Weasley is well tended" Dumbledore said and he and the Professor left.
"About time, don't you think?" Ginny asked with a smile.
"Ya" 'Mione, Harry, and I smiled and Ginny left.
We watched Luna and she simply said with a blush on her pale skin, "Oh, shut up."
We smiled and I said "I better go tell Mum and Dad what happened. Mum's probably gonna freak. I'll see you guys later."
With that I perked 'Mione on the lips and said to Harry "Bye, Mate" and to Luna "Bye, Luna."
I walked out with a smirk on my face wondering how Mum's going to react.
