Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter (sadly.- -) (A/N: Sorry for the long delay but I was in the process of moving.)

(Hermione just told Ron and Harry that Malfoy asked her to the recently announced Fall Ball, how will they react?)

Ron's eyes widened in shock, "And you said 'no' of course?" he asked. "Er---Actually I said quite the opposite." Hermione said staring down at the table avoiding Ron's eyes. Harry cast a sideways glance at Ron who was frowning. "Um.well now," Harry said trying to lighten the moment, "Potions is really hard isn't it?" Ron and Hermione mumbled answers and Harry gave up.

Two days later as Ron and Harry were making up their answers to Divination as usual, Parvati came up behind Ron and patted him on the back. Ron turned around and held back his groan.

"I was wondering if you'd like to go to the Fall Ball with me, that is if you don't have a date already." Parvati said sugarly. Ron heaved a large sigh. He glanced at Harry who shrugged unsurely.

"Alright then, Parvati," Ron said very hesitantly. Parvati squealed with delight and walked off to join Lavender positively beaming. Harry raised his eyebrows. Ron trying not to get on the subject, asked, "Where is Hermione," motioning towards her usual chair beside him.

"Out on the Grounds with.." Harry started.

"Go on, go on." Ron prompted.

"With.Malfoy." Harry finished bracing himself for what was coming.

(A/N: Short Chp. I know, but they can't always be lengthy.)