~~*Author's note*~~
Hi everyone! here's the 3rd part to my on going story.We all finally get to see Krum!! (Yay for all the Krum lovers out there!).And Ron gets to execute his nastily evil plan to send Krum back...problem is.....Well,I guess you have to read the story ;) Ok then,lets get on with it!
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Friday soon came for Harry,Ron and Hermione,and the trio headed down to the Great hall to have breakfast.Once they had seated themselves,the usual wave of owls came in through the windows delivering the mail.Ron who wasnt really expecting anything to be delivered to him that day,was talking to the rest of the Gryffindor Quidditch team who were lined up on his left side,eating their breakfast.Ron wasnt usually a maniac like Oliver Wood but he seemed different today.He had handed out the play he had sketched the other night,and was waving his copy in the air wildly, pointing at it and explaining it to the team for the 5th time. Harry looked down at his copy of the play and noticed that Ron still hadnt erased the little "tweak" he had added,which involved a bludger and a figure called K.Unfortunately for K,none of the team members seemed to notice the detail as they were all trying to make Ron shut up and eat his breakfast.Fred finally made Ron quiet by pointing his wand at a bread roll,the bread roll flew up and shoved itself into Ron's mouth.
"Right on target!" said Fred as he high-fived George.The whole table broke out with laughter at the sight of the Gryffindor Quidditch captain fighting to get the bread roll out of his mouth.Even Hermione broke into to a spasm of laughter,as she put down her copy of the Daily Prophet only to find Ron struggling frantically to get the bread roll out of his mouth.
"Ron," she said leaning over Harry to get a closer look at Ron's predicament,"I think that bread roll really fancies you!" said Hermione.Ron gave her a this-isnt-funny look,but it only made Harry and Hermione laugh even more.Hermione finally calmed down and waved her wand infront of Ron's face,and the bread roll popped out of Ron's mouth.
"Well,thank you," said Ron sarcastically," I was starting to wonder when you two would stop laughing and help me out." "Sorry Ron," muttered Harry, still smiling as he took a bite out of his toast,"I just thought you wanted us to leave you that way...it really looked nice on you,you know."
Hermione let out a snort of laughter,as Ron rolled his eyes at Harry.
They soon finished breakfast,and after Ron finished reminding the team about their practice after lunch,("Yes Ron,we understand already!" said the entire team),they headed off to take their last few classes before Christmas break.
A few hours later.......at lunch time.
Harry entered the Great hall for lunch,a little later than usual,owing to the fact that Snape had Harry mop up the dungeon floor with Neville.Harry soon found his two best friends arguing at the end of the Gryffindor table,and walked over to them.He sat down beside Hermione and started to ladle himself some soup,"Hi,Harry," said Hermione."Hi"."Snape give you a hard time down at the dungeon's?" asked Ron."Yeah,He made me and Neville mop up that place 3 times!"
said Harry spearing a carrot."Slimy git,isnt he?" muttered Ron.
Just then a number of girls let out a squeal of surprise as the door of the Great Hall flew open.
There stood Viktor Krum.
He was clad in a thin black cloak,with a purple box under one of his arms.
Hermione looked up at him,with a big grin.Harry and Ron also looked up from their food,and though Harry was surprised to see Krum an hour early,it was really nothing as to how Ron looked.
Ron was gripping his fork so tight, his knuckles were white,and was breathing heavily through his nose.Ron was getting ready to start his war with Viktor Krum.
Hermione waved at Krum and he walked over to them slowly.Harry could see that Krum hadnt changed much since the last time they met,except that he seemed to have cut his hair a little bit.
"Its vo nice to vee you again Herm-own-ninny," said the familiar gruff voice, as Hermione stood to greet him.Krum drew closer and gave Hermione a big hug.Harry saw Ron's grip tighten on his fork.
When Krum and Hermione seperated, Krum pulled out the purple box he was carrying and pushed it towards Hermione saying,"Its chocolate vrom Bulgaria,I vope you like it."
Hermione smiled and took the box and said,"Thank you Viktor,I didnt think i'd see you so soon,what made you come so early?" "It vas very boring at Vogsmeade,and i couldnt vait..." said Krum sheepishly,looking away.Ron took this opportunity to clear his throat loudly.
"Oh,yes.Viktor,i believe you've met my two best friends," said Hermione,turning to face Ron and Harry."Ves,i remember Herm-own-ninny's vrends," and he held out his thick and weathered hand for Ron to shake.Ron stood up letting go of his fork and dropping it with a clang onto his plate.
Harry could see that Ron was standing more stoutly than usual,although he didnt really have to because he was a good 8 inches taller than Krum.Ron took Krum's hand and shook it mechanically.
"You are Ronald Veasley,yes? Herm-own-ninny has vold me a lot about you," said Krum letting go.
Ron didnt say anything and sat down again.Then Krum turned and looked at Harry.
Harry stood up and shook Krum's hand."Hello Harry Potter," said Krum while he shook Harry's hand,Harry just grinned back.When Harry let go,Krum turned back to Hermione.
"Shall we take a walk outside? Viktor?" asked Hermione, Krum nodded and held out his arm.Hermione smiled and slipped her arm through Krum's,"I guess i'll catch up with you two later,at the Quidditch field,one thirty." She said.
"But Hermione,its freezing cold outside! you cant go out!" blurted Ron,just before Krum and Hermione were about to turn around and leave.Hermione turned back,and looked at Ron,apparently surprised at Ron's sudden show of concern,and said,"I'll be fine Ron."
And went off with Krum,ignoring the stares of a group of girls.Ron watched them walk away,arm in arm ,until they were out of the hall,while Harry turned back to his food.
"Do you believe that Krum,Harry!?" Ron bellowed,as soon as Hermione and Krum were out of sight.
"I mean,did you see how he just took advantage of Hermione!? Hugging her and everything,why i should have just stabbed him with my fork when i had the chance!!"
"Ron,calm down," said Harry trying very hard not to laugh."It was only a friendly hug,you know.Nothing to be jealous about-"
"Ha!! Jealous! why should I be jealous of Krum!?" Harry grinned into his plate.
After lunch Harry and Ron decided to go to the Quidditch field a little earlier than the rest.After passing by the broom shed to get their brooms,Harry saw Hermione and Krum walking together on the other side of the lake.Ron also saw this and again began his barrage of angry comments about Krum.
"Look at him Harry! Why are they walking over there?It must be cold-least he could do is drape his cloak around her-But NO! not the famous Viktor Krum!" Harry was used to Ron's comments by now and didnt bother to interuppt anymore,and started walking to the Quidditch field.Ron however,didnt move and was fuming on the spot."Come on Ron," said Harry,walking back to Ron and grabbing his arm,"Nothing will happen to them.C'mon,the team might already be at the field." Ron started to walk,but began again,"Nothing!? Harry,Hermione could fall into the lake!-for all you know Harry,KRUM might push her into the lake", Harry snorted.Yeah,as if pushing someone into a frozen lake was some bizarre Bulgarian tradition meant to show ones affection for the other.Not likely.Ron ignored Harry's snort,and was beginning to sound nothing short of hysterical now,"What if she slips!? She could hit her head or something-I'd kill Krum if he didnt catch her-no,but then maybe-maybe she'd come to her senses-but what if she slips and Krum does catch her-" Ron continued to argue with himself all the way to the locker room.They were greeted by the team,who were all grinning deviously."What are you all smiling about?" asked Harry as he sat down on the bench,while Ron was still muttering under his breath."Oh,nothing....," said George,"We were just walking up here when we heard someone arguing with themselves about a certain,GIRL and a certain famous Quidditch star!" The other team members nodded and looked at Ron.Ron turned red and looked down."What are you talking about?" he said in an unconvincing tone.
Katie,Angelina and Alicia all started to giggle."Well Ronnie-boy,it seems that you have a bit of a problem....dont you?" said Fred scooting over to Ron,"We'll help you,you know.Anything for our love-struck-captain! Not to mention younger brother!"
"I really havent got a clue as to what your talking about," said Ron,still staring at something on the floor."Oh Ron,it really wasnt that hard to see!," said Alicia giggling.Harry could no longer hide his grin."We know you've liked her for a long time now! And the way you acted when Krum arrived today confirmed it!" said Angelina smiling.But Ron,though very red,didnt budge."I honestly have no idea what you guys are talking about,and I think you all should start warming up your brooms out side." And he got up with his broom,opened the door (which let in a cold draft) and strode outside.
Everyone looked at each other grinning.
After a few laps around the field to warm up their brooms,everybody got used to the chilly december air,and were zooming around on their brooms.Ron then told them they'd try out the play he explained to them earlier that morning....Harry had a bad feeling about this.
Everybody flew over to their positions,and with Ron's shrill whistle,their practice began.
Everything was going smoothly,until Ron yelled "Now,Fred!" and Fred pelted the bludger at Harry.
Harry didnt have any trouble dodging it,and as soon as he did he heard the bludger crash into the stands.Fred called a time out."Ron,what were you thinking,making that bludger crash into the stands!?",asked Fred.Ron,who was eyeing the the place the bludger crashed,answered with a satisfied look on his face,"Its all there on the parchment i gave you this morning,Fred.I thought you read it already!" Everyone hovered around Ron and pulled out their copies of the play.And soon Harry saw everyone looking at the same corner,where the figures HR and K figures were sketched out.Ron looked at Harry with a grin on his face.Everyone started to get Ron's idea,and looked up from their copies to stare at Ron.Katie Bell looked at Ron and said with a worried voice,"You do know what could happen if this went wrong,right Ron?" Ron just looked at her and grinned."Come on Katie,Krum's used to being hit by a bludgers!" said George."Dont worry Ron,I'll make sure i wont miss!" said Fred,and he winked at Ron.Just then Harry saw something move beneath him."I think their here." said Harry,as he saw Hermione climbing up the steps to the top most seats with Krum close behind her.Hermione waved up at them,and they all waved back."Well," said Fred with a glint in his eyes,"We know what our captain wants us to do! So lets get to it! ",and they all sped off to their positions.But before Harry could fly off to his position,Ron called him back,"Harry,you take the posts!And yell me the signal,like i did earlier." said Ron in a hurried voice,but before Harry could ask why,Ron was flying over to Harry's position,not far from Fred.Harry had no choice,so he flew over to the goal posts,zooming infront of it like Ron would do.He heard Ron's whistle,and they were off.
(Down in the stands)
"I wonder why Harry's the one guarding the goal?" said Hermione,as she looked up at the Gryffindor team."Maybe it is ver new strategy..." said Krum,also looking up.After a few moments of watching the team fly,Krum said,"That vrend of yours,Herm-own-ninny,he flies very well." and he pointed at Ron."Thats Ron,Viktor.He's the Captain of the team." Hermione said,with a small smile.
A cold wind wind passed over the pair and Hermione rubbed her arms to keep herself warm.
Krum noticed and took off his cloak and put it around Hermione."Thank you." said Hermione,going slightly red.
(Up in the air)
Harry was scanning the team.Everyone was doing their part of the play perfectly.Angelina threw the quaffle at Katie,and Katie who caught it while doing a loop threw it across to Alicia.Meanwhile Fred was racing in between George and Ron.George did a sharp dive and hit the bludger with all his might upwards to Fred.Harry saw this,and as soon as Fred caught the bludger,he yelled the signal to Ron.Ron heard Harry,and as he was about to dodge the speeding bludger,a strong gust of wind blew in between everyone in the team,and the bludger swerved a little to its right.Harry thought he saw Ron smile for a moment,but dismissed the thought as he saw Ron expertly dodge the bludger.But the next moment,made Harry turn white.The bludger was headed for the stands alright,but not at Krum.The wind had blown it off course and it was now headed towards Hermione.
"NO!!" yelled Ron,who had stopped to look where the bludger was headed,and he sped down after it.The whole team froze in mid air with horror.Ron leaned into his broom,and let out a burst of speed,he was gaining on the bludger but it was still on a horrific collision path with Hermione.
Hermione saw the bludger speeding towards her,and something red and blurry right behind it.It was going to crash into her when she heard a sickening crack,and a red cloak swept up infront of her.
The next thing she heard was a loud crash into the the row of seats below them.Krum stood up immediately and kneeled infront of Hermione,"Herm-own-ninny,var you alright?" he asked immensely worried.
"Yes,i think im fine...what happened?" said a shaken Hermione.Harry and the team had flown down to the stands and were all pale and white."Where is he!?" yelled George as he landed hurriedly throwing his broom aside.Harry too was worried.Where had Ron gone? was Hermione alright?
After glancing up at Hermione who was being fussed over by Krum,Angelina,Alicia and Katie,he assured himself that she was alright and started to look around for Ron.
"There you are!" said Fred,pulling up a beaten and bruised Ron from under the collapsed benches.
Ron's nose was broken and bleeding and his scarlet Gryffindor Quidditch robes were torn in some places.But he was still holding the bludger that had obviously broken his nose."Are you alright Ron?" asked Harry as everbody stared at their bloody captain."I think i broke my nose....," said Ron wiping his bleeding nose on the back of his hand.
"Oh,Ron! Are you alright?," repeated Hermione, running over and throwing her arms around Ron,"Whoa," said Ron trying not to topple over as Hermione ran into him."I'm fine,Hermione.Just my nose..." "Your nose?," said Hermione and she looked up at Ron's heavily bleeding nose,which he was trying to stem with his Quidditch robes."Yes,it does look broken," she said,"We'd better get you to the hospital wing!".Harry was about to suggest that he should go with them but he caught Fred and George's looks and understood."Come on Ron,the faster we get you fixed up,the better," said Hermione and started to drag Ron all the way up to the hospital wing,leaving a very confused and disgruntled Krum behind.Krum walked over to Harry and stared at the backs of Ron and Hermione as they left the Quidditch field."Please say vank you to your vrend for helping Herm-own-ninny," he said turning to Harry."Where are you going?" asked Harry."I think,I shall go back to Vogsmeade now,as it is starting to get vlate already." The rest of the team bid Krum good-bye and after yanking away a star struck Alicia and Katie from Krums hand shake,Harry and the team headed back to the locker room.They were talking about the Bludger inccident and Harry learned from Fred,who was nearest to Ron,that Ron flew in between the bludger and Hermione as it was about to crash into Hermione in the nick of time.
"You know...," said Angelina thoughtfully,after a few moments,"After that gust of wind blew the bludger off course,i thought i saw Ron smile..",Harry stared at Angelina and said that he thought he saw Ron smile too.
Fred and George turned around and both said in tense voices,"Wait,you dont think...."
"No,he couldnt have..."continued George looking at Fred,by now the rest of them had caught on,"Wait,are you saying he PLANNED that?" said Alicia disbelievingly.So thats why Ron told him to take the posts instead,thought Harry.Fred seemed to be thinking along the same lines also,as he grinned and said,"Ofcourse Ron planned that on purpose! Thats why he told Harry to change places with him!"
Soon everyone was agreeing,as they entered the locker room,that Ron's little play wasnt about squashing Krum with Fred's bludger,it was for the bludger to squash Ron,so he could act the hero.
The girls thought it was awfully cute that Ron was willing to break his nose for a girl.Fred and George were awfully proud that their captain and youngest brother was able to pull off a stunt like that in front of the girl he liked,while Harry thought that only Ron would be able to think of a hare-brained scheme like that."Although,he really wouldnt have to do all that if he just admitted to himself and Hermione,that he liked her" said Katie as they left the locker room.Harry grinned slightly at this for he thought that Ron would much rather break all of his bones than admit anything to anyone.
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Disclaimer: I own nothing but the idea
A/N:Hahaha! see? thats how Ron starts to wage war on Krum! I've read it over a couple of times and thought i did a pretty good job on this one.Although i must admit,there are a few part that dont have explanations to them and are quite confusing...so if any of you out there have a question,(you know what to do!) include it in your review okay! ;) oh,and there will be a next part.I've already got that planned out in my mind too.... :P AND! Thanks sooooooooo much to those who've reviewed my stories!
Hi everyone! here's the 3rd part to my on going story.We all finally get to see Krum!! (Yay for all the Krum lovers out there!).And Ron gets to execute his nastily evil plan to send Krum back...problem is.....Well,I guess you have to read the story ;) Ok then,lets get on with it!
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Friday soon came for Harry,Ron and Hermione,and the trio headed down to the Great hall to have breakfast.Once they had seated themselves,the usual wave of owls came in through the windows delivering the mail.Ron who wasnt really expecting anything to be delivered to him that day,was talking to the rest of the Gryffindor Quidditch team who were lined up on his left side,eating their breakfast.Ron wasnt usually a maniac like Oliver Wood but he seemed different today.He had handed out the play he had sketched the other night,and was waving his copy in the air wildly, pointing at it and explaining it to the team for the 5th time. Harry looked down at his copy of the play and noticed that Ron still hadnt erased the little "tweak" he had added,which involved a bludger and a figure called K.Unfortunately for K,none of the team members seemed to notice the detail as they were all trying to make Ron shut up and eat his breakfast.Fred finally made Ron quiet by pointing his wand at a bread roll,the bread roll flew up and shoved itself into Ron's mouth.
"Right on target!" said Fred as he high-fived George.The whole table broke out with laughter at the sight of the Gryffindor Quidditch captain fighting to get the bread roll out of his mouth.Even Hermione broke into to a spasm of laughter,as she put down her copy of the Daily Prophet only to find Ron struggling frantically to get the bread roll out of his mouth.
"Ron," she said leaning over Harry to get a closer look at Ron's predicament,"I think that bread roll really fancies you!" said Hermione.Ron gave her a this-isnt-funny look,but it only made Harry and Hermione laugh even more.Hermione finally calmed down and waved her wand infront of Ron's face,and the bread roll popped out of Ron's mouth.
"Well,thank you," said Ron sarcastically," I was starting to wonder when you two would stop laughing and help me out." "Sorry Ron," muttered Harry, still smiling as he took a bite out of his toast,"I just thought you wanted us to leave you that way...it really looked nice on you,you know."
Hermione let out a snort of laughter,as Ron rolled his eyes at Harry.
They soon finished breakfast,and after Ron finished reminding the team about their practice after lunch,("Yes Ron,we understand already!" said the entire team),they headed off to take their last few classes before Christmas break.
A few hours later.......at lunch time.
Harry entered the Great hall for lunch,a little later than usual,owing to the fact that Snape had Harry mop up the dungeon floor with Neville.Harry soon found his two best friends arguing at the end of the Gryffindor table,and walked over to them.He sat down beside Hermione and started to ladle himself some soup,"Hi,Harry," said Hermione."Hi"."Snape give you a hard time down at the dungeon's?" asked Ron."Yeah,He made me and Neville mop up that place 3 times!"
said Harry spearing a carrot."Slimy git,isnt he?" muttered Ron.
Just then a number of girls let out a squeal of surprise as the door of the Great Hall flew open.
There stood Viktor Krum.
He was clad in a thin black cloak,with a purple box under one of his arms.
Hermione looked up at him,with a big grin.Harry and Ron also looked up from their food,and though Harry was surprised to see Krum an hour early,it was really nothing as to how Ron looked.
Ron was gripping his fork so tight, his knuckles were white,and was breathing heavily through his nose.Ron was getting ready to start his war with Viktor Krum.
Hermione waved at Krum and he walked over to them slowly.Harry could see that Krum hadnt changed much since the last time they met,except that he seemed to have cut his hair a little bit.
"Its vo nice to vee you again Herm-own-ninny," said the familiar gruff voice, as Hermione stood to greet him.Krum drew closer and gave Hermione a big hug.Harry saw Ron's grip tighten on his fork.
When Krum and Hermione seperated, Krum pulled out the purple box he was carrying and pushed it towards Hermione saying,"Its chocolate vrom Bulgaria,I vope you like it."
Hermione smiled and took the box and said,"Thank you Viktor,I didnt think i'd see you so soon,what made you come so early?" "It vas very boring at Vogsmeade,and i couldnt vait..." said Krum sheepishly,looking away.Ron took this opportunity to clear his throat loudly.
"Oh,yes.Viktor,i believe you've met my two best friends," said Hermione,turning to face Ron and Harry."Ves,i remember Herm-own-ninny's vrends," and he held out his thick and weathered hand for Ron to shake.Ron stood up letting go of his fork and dropping it with a clang onto his plate.
Harry could see that Ron was standing more stoutly than usual,although he didnt really have to because he was a good 8 inches taller than Krum.Ron took Krum's hand and shook it mechanically.
"You are Ronald Veasley,yes? Herm-own-ninny has vold me a lot about you," said Krum letting go.
Ron didnt say anything and sat down again.Then Krum turned and looked at Harry.
Harry stood up and shook Krum's hand."Hello Harry Potter," said Krum while he shook Harry's hand,Harry just grinned back.When Harry let go,Krum turned back to Hermione.
"Shall we take a walk outside? Viktor?" asked Hermione, Krum nodded and held out his arm.Hermione smiled and slipped her arm through Krum's,"I guess i'll catch up with you two later,at the Quidditch field,one thirty." She said.
"But Hermione,its freezing cold outside! you cant go out!" blurted Ron,just before Krum and Hermione were about to turn around and leave.Hermione turned back,and looked at Ron,apparently surprised at Ron's sudden show of concern,and said,"I'll be fine Ron."
And went off with Krum,ignoring the stares of a group of girls.Ron watched them walk away,arm in arm ,until they were out of the hall,while Harry turned back to his food.
"Do you believe that Krum,Harry!?" Ron bellowed,as soon as Hermione and Krum were out of sight.
"I mean,did you see how he just took advantage of Hermione!? Hugging her and everything,why i should have just stabbed him with my fork when i had the chance!!"
"Ron,calm down," said Harry trying very hard not to laugh."It was only a friendly hug,you know.Nothing to be jealous about-"
"Ha!! Jealous! why should I be jealous of Krum!?" Harry grinned into his plate.
After lunch Harry and Ron decided to go to the Quidditch field a little earlier than the rest.After passing by the broom shed to get their brooms,Harry saw Hermione and Krum walking together on the other side of the lake.Ron also saw this and again began his barrage of angry comments about Krum.
"Look at him Harry! Why are they walking over there?It must be cold-least he could do is drape his cloak around her-But NO! not the famous Viktor Krum!" Harry was used to Ron's comments by now and didnt bother to interuppt anymore,and started walking to the Quidditch field.Ron however,didnt move and was fuming on the spot."Come on Ron," said Harry,walking back to Ron and grabbing his arm,"Nothing will happen to them.C'mon,the team might already be at the field." Ron started to walk,but began again,"Nothing!? Harry,Hermione could fall into the lake!-for all you know Harry,KRUM might push her into the lake", Harry snorted.Yeah,as if pushing someone into a frozen lake was some bizarre Bulgarian tradition meant to show ones affection for the other.Not likely.Ron ignored Harry's snort,and was beginning to sound nothing short of hysterical now,"What if she slips!? She could hit her head or something-I'd kill Krum if he didnt catch her-no,but then maybe-maybe she'd come to her senses-but what if she slips and Krum does catch her-" Ron continued to argue with himself all the way to the locker room.They were greeted by the team,who were all grinning deviously."What are you all smiling about?" asked Harry as he sat down on the bench,while Ron was still muttering under his breath."Oh,nothing....," said George,"We were just walking up here when we heard someone arguing with themselves about a certain,GIRL and a certain famous Quidditch star!" The other team members nodded and looked at Ron.Ron turned red and looked down."What are you talking about?" he said in an unconvincing tone.
Katie,Angelina and Alicia all started to giggle."Well Ronnie-boy,it seems that you have a bit of a problem....dont you?" said Fred scooting over to Ron,"We'll help you,you know.Anything for our love-struck-captain! Not to mention younger brother!"
"I really havent got a clue as to what your talking about," said Ron,still staring at something on the floor."Oh Ron,it really wasnt that hard to see!," said Alicia giggling.Harry could no longer hide his grin."We know you've liked her for a long time now! And the way you acted when Krum arrived today confirmed it!" said Angelina smiling.But Ron,though very red,didnt budge."I honestly have no idea what you guys are talking about,and I think you all should start warming up your brooms out side." And he got up with his broom,opened the door (which let in a cold draft) and strode outside.
Everyone looked at each other grinning.
After a few laps around the field to warm up their brooms,everybody got used to the chilly december air,and were zooming around on their brooms.Ron then told them they'd try out the play he explained to them earlier that morning....Harry had a bad feeling about this.
Everybody flew over to their positions,and with Ron's shrill whistle,their practice began.
Everything was going smoothly,until Ron yelled "Now,Fred!" and Fred pelted the bludger at Harry.
Harry didnt have any trouble dodging it,and as soon as he did he heard the bludger crash into the stands.Fred called a time out."Ron,what were you thinking,making that bludger crash into the stands!?",asked Fred.Ron,who was eyeing the the place the bludger crashed,answered with a satisfied look on his face,"Its all there on the parchment i gave you this morning,Fred.I thought you read it already!" Everyone hovered around Ron and pulled out their copies of the play.And soon Harry saw everyone looking at the same corner,where the figures HR and K figures were sketched out.Ron looked at Harry with a grin on his face.Everyone started to get Ron's idea,and looked up from their copies to stare at Ron.Katie Bell looked at Ron and said with a worried voice,"You do know what could happen if this went wrong,right Ron?" Ron just looked at her and grinned."Come on Katie,Krum's used to being hit by a bludgers!" said George."Dont worry Ron,I'll make sure i wont miss!" said Fred,and he winked at Ron.Just then Harry saw something move beneath him."I think their here." said Harry,as he saw Hermione climbing up the steps to the top most seats with Krum close behind her.Hermione waved up at them,and they all waved back."Well," said Fred with a glint in his eyes,"We know what our captain wants us to do! So lets get to it! ",and they all sped off to their positions.But before Harry could fly off to his position,Ron called him back,"Harry,you take the posts!And yell me the signal,like i did earlier." said Ron in a hurried voice,but before Harry could ask why,Ron was flying over to Harry's position,not far from Fred.Harry had no choice,so he flew over to the goal posts,zooming infront of it like Ron would do.He heard Ron's whistle,and they were off.
(Down in the stands)
"I wonder why Harry's the one guarding the goal?" said Hermione,as she looked up at the Gryffindor team."Maybe it is ver new strategy..." said Krum,also looking up.After a few moments of watching the team fly,Krum said,"That vrend of yours,Herm-own-ninny,he flies very well." and he pointed at Ron."Thats Ron,Viktor.He's the Captain of the team." Hermione said,with a small smile.
A cold wind wind passed over the pair and Hermione rubbed her arms to keep herself warm.
Krum noticed and took off his cloak and put it around Hermione."Thank you." said Hermione,going slightly red.
(Up in the air)
Harry was scanning the team.Everyone was doing their part of the play perfectly.Angelina threw the quaffle at Katie,and Katie who caught it while doing a loop threw it across to Alicia.Meanwhile Fred was racing in between George and Ron.George did a sharp dive and hit the bludger with all his might upwards to Fred.Harry saw this,and as soon as Fred caught the bludger,he yelled the signal to Ron.Ron heard Harry,and as he was about to dodge the speeding bludger,a strong gust of wind blew in between everyone in the team,and the bludger swerved a little to its right.Harry thought he saw Ron smile for a moment,but dismissed the thought as he saw Ron expertly dodge the bludger.But the next moment,made Harry turn white.The bludger was headed for the stands alright,but not at Krum.The wind had blown it off course and it was now headed towards Hermione.
"NO!!" yelled Ron,who had stopped to look where the bludger was headed,and he sped down after it.The whole team froze in mid air with horror.Ron leaned into his broom,and let out a burst of speed,he was gaining on the bludger but it was still on a horrific collision path with Hermione.
Hermione saw the bludger speeding towards her,and something red and blurry right behind it.It was going to crash into her when she heard a sickening crack,and a red cloak swept up infront of her.
The next thing she heard was a loud crash into the the row of seats below them.Krum stood up immediately and kneeled infront of Hermione,"Herm-own-ninny,var you alright?" he asked immensely worried.
"Yes,i think im fine...what happened?" said a shaken Hermione.Harry and the team had flown down to the stands and were all pale and white."Where is he!?" yelled George as he landed hurriedly throwing his broom aside.Harry too was worried.Where had Ron gone? was Hermione alright?
After glancing up at Hermione who was being fussed over by Krum,Angelina,Alicia and Katie,he assured himself that she was alright and started to look around for Ron.
"There you are!" said Fred,pulling up a beaten and bruised Ron from under the collapsed benches.
Ron's nose was broken and bleeding and his scarlet Gryffindor Quidditch robes were torn in some places.But he was still holding the bludger that had obviously broken his nose."Are you alright Ron?" asked Harry as everbody stared at their bloody captain."I think i broke my nose....," said Ron wiping his bleeding nose on the back of his hand.
"Oh,Ron! Are you alright?," repeated Hermione, running over and throwing her arms around Ron,"Whoa," said Ron trying not to topple over as Hermione ran into him."I'm fine,Hermione.Just my nose..." "Your nose?," said Hermione and she looked up at Ron's heavily bleeding nose,which he was trying to stem with his Quidditch robes."Yes,it does look broken," she said,"We'd better get you to the hospital wing!".Harry was about to suggest that he should go with them but he caught Fred and George's looks and understood."Come on Ron,the faster we get you fixed up,the better," said Hermione and started to drag Ron all the way up to the hospital wing,leaving a very confused and disgruntled Krum behind.Krum walked over to Harry and stared at the backs of Ron and Hermione as they left the Quidditch field."Please say vank you to your vrend for helping Herm-own-ninny," he said turning to Harry."Where are you going?" asked Harry."I think,I shall go back to Vogsmeade now,as it is starting to get vlate already." The rest of the team bid Krum good-bye and after yanking away a star struck Alicia and Katie from Krums hand shake,Harry and the team headed back to the locker room.They were talking about the Bludger inccident and Harry learned from Fred,who was nearest to Ron,that Ron flew in between the bludger and Hermione as it was about to crash into Hermione in the nick of time.
"You know...," said Angelina thoughtfully,after a few moments,"After that gust of wind blew the bludger off course,i thought i saw Ron smile..",Harry stared at Angelina and said that he thought he saw Ron smile too.
Fred and George turned around and both said in tense voices,"Wait,you dont think...."
"No,he couldnt have..."continued George looking at Fred,by now the rest of them had caught on,"Wait,are you saying he PLANNED that?" said Alicia disbelievingly.So thats why Ron told him to take the posts instead,thought Harry.Fred seemed to be thinking along the same lines also,as he grinned and said,"Ofcourse Ron planned that on purpose! Thats why he told Harry to change places with him!"
Soon everyone was agreeing,as they entered the locker room,that Ron's little play wasnt about squashing Krum with Fred's bludger,it was for the bludger to squash Ron,so he could act the hero.
The girls thought it was awfully cute that Ron was willing to break his nose for a girl.Fred and George were awfully proud that their captain and youngest brother was able to pull off a stunt like that in front of the girl he liked,while Harry thought that only Ron would be able to think of a hare-brained scheme like that."Although,he really wouldnt have to do all that if he just admitted to himself and Hermione,that he liked her" said Katie as they left the locker room.Harry grinned slightly at this for he thought that Ron would much rather break all of his bones than admit anything to anyone.
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A/N:Hahaha! see? thats how Ron starts to wage war on Krum! I've read it over a couple of times and thought i did a pretty good job on this one.Although i must admit,there are a few part that dont have explanations to them and are quite confusing...so if any of you out there have a question,(you know what to do!) include it in your review okay! ;) oh,and there will be a next part.I've already got that planned out in my mind too.... :P AND! Thanks sooooooooo much to those who've reviewed my stories!