Arthur's Note: Sorry this is so short. I also forgot all about the fact that you can't Apparate at Hogwarts. I'll change it to another spell as soon as I can think of a good name for a new spell. ;) I'll try to write the next chapter soon. I've been very very busy. I'm sorry.

Harry Potter and the Matchmaker

Chapter Nine:

Ron watched brutishly as the students headed down to Hogsmeade. That was what everyone was doing today, going to the only wizarding town in England. Normally Ron would be overjoyed about all of this if it wasn't for the fact that he saw Hermione walking down with a tall, dark haired teacher who Ron thought was too damn handsome for his own good.

Probably wouldn't last a day as an Auror, Ron thought as he absentmindedly touched the faint scar that was just above his left eye. Bet he's never been in a single fight.

"Careful, sugar," Loui said laughingly as she came up beside Ron. "Make that face much longer and it'll stick that way."

Ron's mood lightened at the friendly voice. "Hi, Louisiana, been busy?" he asked, trying to start a conversation.

Loui made a mock scowl. "Loui, just call me Loui," she said and than added. "I've been as busy as a teacher who is helping with this reunion should expect to be. Hogsmeade will a nice breather from the school though."

"I know what you mean," Ron said, looking up at the sky. "I remember how much Harry and I loved getting away from the school for the day."

"And Hermione," Loui added. When Ron just looked at her, she said, "You, Harry, and Hermione. From the stories I've heard, you three where always together. Must be great seeing them again, huh?"

"Yeah, I'm glad I got a room with Harry," Ron said, pointedly avoiding the subject of Hermione.

Before Loui could bring her back into the conversation at hand, another voice interrupted them. "Don't you two look cozy," Matt said, amusement in his voice.

Loui would have scowled at him had she not seen the same death look Ron had had on earlier on Hermione's face.

"Loui," Hermione said, almost curtly. "Why don't we go to Dervish and Banges? I need some new supplies for my classroom and I remember you mentioning the same thing yesterday."

"Sure," Loui said, trying to hide how tickled she was. This was the funniest part of her job. "Bye, boys."

"Hey wait," Matt called after them before they could go too far. "Why don't we all meet up at The Three Broomsticks in about an hour or so?"

Loui had to bit back her normal 'no' and nodded. "Sure, we'll be there. Now, you two play nice." With that, the girls disappeared into the crowd.

Matt smiled a rather smug smile at Ron, making the Auror have to clinch his fist at his side to keep from punishing him. "So, what do you want to do?"

Ron's mouth dropped open. Was he serious? After a moment, Ron realized he was.

"Umm..." Ron looked around and spotted the prefect spot. "What about there?" He motioned to a pub.

"The Hog's Head?" Matt asked, a bit shocked. "Are you sure? That's a pretty ruff place. I mean, anything illegal you want, you can find it in there."

"Well, Donavon, if you're not man enough we can.."

"Now, hold it, I never said I wasn't man enough," Matt retorted. "I was just making sure you knew you weren't pointing at the some bakery." He than headed right inside the dimly lite place.

Ron rolled his eyes as he followed Matt into the horrible smelling bar.