Chapter 11: Love Swapping

The girls looked around in awe when they entered the Black tent. "Oh. My. God." Hermione said as she looked around. The inside of the tent was immaculate. Before them was what looked like a four bedroom suite in a luxury hotel.

"I'm totally asking mom to sleep over." Ginny said as she ran over to plush sofa and pounced on it.

Hermione made her way to a bubbling hot tub and looked at it in awe, "Its not electric there's a Bubbling charm and a Perfect Temperature Rune on this!"

Luna was standing on a what appeared to be a balcony. The scenery around wasn't what was outside it looked as if they were in a city. Luna put her hand to the projection and swiped to the right; the scenery changed to that of a beach and she smiled, "Much better." She then turned to the gawking Hermione and Ginny.

Ginny looked to Sirius, "Lord Black, just how rich are you?" she asked.

Sirius laughed, "Considerably, but please just call me Sirius." He said with a smile, "I was absent from Harry's life for thirteen years I'd just like to spoil him when I can."

"Well don't spoil him too much it will go to his head." Hermione said.

"Hey!" Harry growled, "I'll have you know I tried to get him to pick something more modest but he wouldn't listen!"

The girls laughed as Harry rolled his eyes. After the girls had their fill of exploring the tent they kids started exploring grounds looking at all the souvenirs. While the gang enjoyed themselves Ron and the twins ran up to them, "Hey what are you guys doing?" the twins asked together.

"Oh hey Fred, George, Ron!" Ginny said, "You have to see Harry's tent its so cool!" she said.

"Really?" The twins said in unison.

"Yes!" Hermione added, "It has a Jacuzzi…oh right you guys wouldn't know what that is…" she started thinking about how to explain it, "Its like a tub you can relax in with friends while wearing swimsuits. It has bubbles and jets to give you a massage."

"Oh and it also has a charmed room the mimics any scenery you want like a beach and even mimics the sounds and breeze its marvelous." Luna said in a dreamy voice.

"Well I think we know where we're holding the after party don't Gred." George said to his twin.

"Oh definitely Forge." Fred said smirking.

"Party at Potters tonight!" the twin said together.

Harry face palmed, "Great you guys are gonna trash the place." He sighed shaking his head.

While the gang laughed and got excited, Ronald had be frowning the whole time, 'Bloody Harry Potter…always getting the fancy things.' He sneered a bit as he watched Hermione laughing and playfully shove Harry. 'Those two are getting close…' he then smirked a bit, 'Maybe I should just take her from him.' While Ron made his plot he was unaware Luna had been watching him closely.

She tugged Hermione's sleeve and whispered into her ear, "Watch out…he's up to something." Her eyes flick to Ron.

Hermione glances the youngest male Weasley's way seeing his disgusting smirk. She nods gently to Luna then giggles making it appear as if they were just having a bit of girl talk. While the twins were chatting with Harry, Hermione and Luna stayed off to the side together seemingly chatting, all the while making counter measures to thwart Ron's plan that Luna had already seen coming.

Suddenly a familiar voice called out, "Hey Weasley!" Everyone stiffened a bit. Harry grinned as he looked in the direction of Draco Malfoy who was standing a few feet away with a blush in his cheeks. The twins and Ron looked confused when Draco shook his head, "Not you three, the girl…Ginevra."

Ginny poked her head from around her twin brother's, "Me?"

Draco nodded his face getting redder when he saw her, "Can I speak with you for a moment?"

Ginny blinked confused and started walking towards him when Ron looked as if he were going to head after her. Fred and George grabbed their brother's arms, "Ginny can handle herself little brother she's not as weak as you think." George told him.

"Or as dense as you." Fred added.

Harry held back a laugh as he watched Ginny approach Malfoy and the two chatted quietly. Harry watched as Ginny seemed to blush a bit at what ever Draco was saying. She said something back with a stern expression which got a firm nod from the blond boy. After a bit more chatting Draco turned and walked away as Ginny headed back toward them. "Well what was that about dear sister?" Fred asked.

"Oh…uh…I just got asked out by Draco Malfoy." Ginny replied.

Her brothers' jaws all hung open until Ron said, "Well you told him 'No' right?" sounding exasperated.

"Actually…I didn't." She said.

This time everyone gawked including Harry, "Wait so you said yes?" Harry asked.

"Not entirely." Ginny confirmed, "I told him if he stops acting like a prat to my family and friends," she gestures to Harry, Hermione and Luna, "Then I'll go on a date with him during our first Hogsmead weekend…and he actually agreed."

"So your seriously going to go on a date with a snake if he's nice to us for a few months?" Ron growled.

"He seemed sincere." His sister retorted.

"I can't believe this!" Ron growled turning to his brother's, "Are you seriously going to allow this?" he asked them.

"I don't see a problem." Fred said.

"Exactly," George added, "Ginny is a big girl if she wants to go on a date with Drakey then so be it but if he hurts her well…" he looked to George with a grin, "Then we'll handle it."

"You've all gone mad!" Ron declares as he stomps off.

Harry was standing there holding back his laughter. When he calmed himself he turned to Ginny, "Good luck with Malfoy I look forward to seeing how he handles being nice to everyone."

"That will be a sight." Luna mused.

"Five galleons says he doesn't pull it off." George says to Fred.

"You're on!" Fred responded to his twin.

Ronald stomped back to his tent snarling, "Mum!" he exclaimed.

"Ronald?" Mrs. Weasley was in the kitchen. She comes out and looks at him curiously, "What is it?"

"You have more of that love potion right." He asked her.

"Yes what for?" she asked.

"I wanna use it on Hermione." He says flatly, "She's getting very close to Harry…he needs to see what its like to loose something he likes."

Mrs. Weasley frowned a bit and reached into her pocket pulling out a small phial. "Fine, but don't you over do it Ronald." She said passing it to him, "Just get her away from Harry like Dumbledore said."

"Sure." He said as he grinned at the phial in his hand before tucking it away.

Later the group, with their assortment of souvenirs, made their way to their seats. Harry, Hermione, and Sirius made their way to the Minister's box while the Weasleys and Luna went even higher. Harry sat in between Sirius and Hermione when the group saw the Malfoy's enter. Lucius walked by and looked to Sirius, "Lord Black congratulations on your release."

"Really? I could have sworn you voted to convict me?" Sirius responded with a smirk.

"Surely your mistaken Sirius." Fudge added, "Maybe it was Lord Greengrass you saw. Their hair makes them look similar."

Sirius chuckled, "Quite possible anyway that's all past now do enjoy the game." he said smirking.

Lucius grimaced a bit then continued to his seat. As Draco passed he seemed much more docile than usual, "Potter, Granger." He said as he nodded to each of them before sitting beside his mother.

Harry and Hermione looked at each other with wide eyes, "He's actually taking Ginny's request seriously." Harry whispered.

"He didn't sneer at me once!" Hermione added.

"What ever Molly put in that cupcake is seriously strong." Harry said to her quietly.

Soon the mascots for each team came out Harry watched as the Veela did there dance however this time it had no effect on him or even Sirius. Lucius however nearly leapt from the stands which earned him some chuckles from Harry and Hermione, and a scowl from his wife. Shortly after that the game started, and even though he had seen this game before, Harry still watch in fascination as the professional quidditch players soared around the field. While Harry watched the game Hermione watched Harry. She smiled softly seeing him get so excited even though she knew he had already witnessed this game once before.

The game ended exactly as it did last time with Ireland winning but Krum catching the snitch Harry leaned over and whispered to Hermione, "That guy was your date last time." He said as the stadium was cheering.

"You're serious?" she asked.

"No, that's Sirius." He points to his godfather.

Hermione smacks his arm, "Stop acting like an idiot."

Harry laughs rubbing his arm, "But yes, I'm telling the truth."

"Why would he go on a date with me?" Hermione crossed her arms.

Harry shrugs, "I never got that info. Maybe it was because unlike the other girls at Hogwarts you never followed him around or fawned over him."

Hermione rolled her eyes, "Because I don't care if someone is famous."

Harry smiled wrapping an arm around her neck and hugging her, "At that's one of the things I love about you."

Hermione's face reddened as her head was pressed against Harry's shoulder, "You're just Harry." She said quietly.

"Never change Hermione." He says as he lets her go. "Come on before Fred and George invites the entire audience to our tent for the after party.

The twins convinced Mrs. Weasley to let them have the after party at the Black's tent and ended up inviting all of the Gryffindor quidditch team and a few of the fourth years. When they all walked into Harry and Sirius' tent their jaws dropped. Harry rolled his eyes as they all looked at him in shock while Ron seemed to be scowling at him. Harry ignored it as everyone else was exploring the place. The twins were fascinated by the hot tub and insisted on using it. They ended up transfiguring some articles of clothing into swim suits so they could get in.

The party was in full swing the twins, Angelina Johnson, Alicia Spinnett, Lee Jordan, and Katie Bell were all in the hot tub goofing off. Lavender Brown was chatting with Dean and Seamus with Ron near them. Harry, Hermione, Luna, and Ginny were all grouped together talking. It was around this time Ron decided to make his move. Hermione and Luna moved to the refreshment table, that had been stocked by Dobby and Kreacher, while there Ron came over and started talking to them as he poured a drink. He secretively slipped the potion his mother gave him into he cup then resumed annoying them about the game and Victor Krum.

Seamus came over and started talking as well which got Hermione's attention. So he swapped her cup on the table with his, but what he wasn't expecting was as soon as he looked away Luna swapped her cup for the spiked one then offered it to Seamus. Unsuspecting Seamus downed the drink in two gulps and a moment later was gazing at Ron lovingly. Hermione and Luna swiftly made their way back to the group where Hermione whispered what happened into Harry's ear. At first his face went red with anger but by the time he turned to face Ron, Seamus had captured Ron's lips in a passionate kiss.

Harry just blinked as he saw this his anger fading, "Well…that works too." He mumbles as Hermione and Luna are giggling at their success.

The twins start whooping at their brother who still hadn't managed to break free from Seamus' tongue. Ginny stared wide eyed and her mouth hanging open a bit. Everyone else was cheering them on until Ron finally broke free his face red from anger and embarrassment, "What the hell Seamus?!" he panted catching his breath.

"I'm sorry but I couldn't hold it back anymore." Seamus said and hugged Ron tightly, "I love you Ron Weasley!" his grip not allowing Ron to escape before Seamus once again locked lips with him.

"I don't know if I should feel sorry for him? Or cheer on this new budding romance." Hermione mumbled as she nudged Harry in the ribs.

"Remind me never to get on yours or Luna's bad side." Harry commented.

"Don't worry I'll keep you in line." She said back as she turned and went to join Luna, Ginny, and Lavender who were giddily discussing what had just transpired.

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