Love, Hidden Feelings, and Hexes chapter three
~~Ginny & Hermione~~
Hermione was still in shock when Ginny came upstairs. She had a dreamy look all over her face. "Hermione?? What's up with you??"
"Ginny can you keep a secret??"
"Yea why?"
"I kissed your brother."
"FINALLY!"
"What do you mean??"
"Well you've loved each other since you met for goodness sake!! Oh Hermione I'm soo happy for you."
"Maybe Harry will ask you to be his girlfriend."
"What?!" Ginny said blushing furiously. "Hey you're not supposed to know that."
"Oh Ginny I've seen the way he looks at you. It's like he has this huge secret joke with himself"
"Yea. I noticed it too"
"Ginny Harry used to look at Cho that way and you know how he felt about Cho Chang."
"Yes I remember" Ginny remembered bitterly how Harry had asked Cho to the ball. Of course Cho turned Harry down but he still asked her. It made Ginny so mad. "Ginny he likes you. I can tell"
"I hope you are right Hermione"
~~~~NEXT DAY~~~~
~~Ron~~
Ron and Hermione just couldn't look at each other during breakfast. Harry and Ginny were doing all they could to keep from cracking up. Harry and Ginny almost died trying not to laugh when Hermione asked Ron to pass the toast. Ron blushed and handed to her but he couldn't take his eyes off of her. 'my gosh she looks soo hot! I wish she wouldn't look at me like that. I wish Harry and Ginny would shut up too' Ron thought. When Ron did let go Ginny and Harry damn near burst cause they thought that this was hilarious of course. Then Harry and Ginny's eyes met. They looked away both turning cherry red from blushing so much Hermione elbowed Ginny, grinned and gave her a look that said 'see I told you so' Ron was not so happy though. Little did they know Percy was watching them ALL of them. Especially Hermione, Percy was quite taken with Hermione's new look and was really jealous of his little brother.
After breakfast they went outside to practice Qudditch. "What the hell was that about Harry??" Ron shouted angrily.
"What do you mean Ron??" Harry asked trying to play all innocent.
"You and Ginny!!"
"Oh that…"
"Yes! That."
"Well Ron I can really explain this you see……"
"Harry! She's my little sister, you're my best friend. Do you see how this might be awkward for me??"
"Yea and I'm sorry Ron but I really like her." Harry was quiet for a second then he started to get mad. "Well you and Hermione kissed!! That puts me in a lovely spot. You both are my best friends!! I was concerned so I said stuff like don't get in a fight and don't get caught. But NEVER in that did I say Ron you can't be her boyfriend. And that's what you are saying about me and Ginny!"
"What about you and Ginny Harry?" Fred asked as he and George walked out of the house. "Harry likes Ginny and……" Ron said.
"Good for you Harry. And as for you Ron. You shouldn't be yelling at Harry when something is going on between you and Hermione!! Don't play dumb" George said at the blank look on Ron's face. "We have eyes you know. You've liked Hermione since forever and you two had a little 'moment' during breakfast too so shut your mouth." Fred said.
"You know what Ron, forget quidditch I'm going inside."
"Fine with me Harry." Ron said.
~~Ginny & Harry~~
Harry saw Ginny in the living room. She was working on her homework. "Hey Ginny" Harry said.
"Hiya Harry" 'oh my gosh oh my gosh stay calm Ginny act cool.' Ginny thought to herself.
"What are you working on?"
"Potions essay. I wish Snape was nicer"
"Yea, Ginny the day he is nicer elephants will fly" Ginny laughed at this 'Her laugh is so cute. And she looks really cute too. Stay cool Potter. Ask her if she wants help.' Harry thought. Ginny would you like some help? You look like you are having a bit of trouble." Harry asked sweetly.
"Sure Harry!! I would love help."
"Ok then. What is the essay about?"
"Love potions"
"Oh. Er, aren't those against Hogwarts rules??"
"Yea. We have to research what they can do and why they are dangerous."
"Oh, ok then." 'perfect' both Harry and Ginny thought. After Ginny's essay was finished they kept talking. They talked about quidditch, Ron, Hermione, Ron & Hermione, and all sorts of things. It was getting to be afternoon. Mrs. Weasley said "Lunch everyone!" Ginny kissed Harry on the cheek and said "thank you Harry." then she turned around got up and started to leave.
"Ginny?" Harry said.
"Yea Harry?" Ginny asked as she turned around.
"Come here for a second."
"What's wrong Harry?" Ginny asked when she got there. Harry stood up and kissed her on the lips. When the kiss was over Harry said "You're very very welcome Ginny. I would love to help you anytime." Ginny kissed him on the cheek again and walked into the kitchen. Fred George and Ron walked in at the same time. Fred and George gave him looks that said 'way to go Harry!' however, Ron gave him the evil eye. Hermione walked in and started whispering a lot with Ginny. Harry and Ginny sat next to each other and Ron and sat across from Hermione.
~~Ron & Hermione and Harry & Ginny~~
Lunch seemed to last forever. Ginny and Harry were got into in deep conversation. Ron and Harry weren't talking and Ron and Hermione weren't talking because Ron was so busy scowling at Harry. Hermione pulled Ron aside after lunch. She said "Ron look Ginny and Harry like each other. I really like you. Can you try to be happy for them. Who knows if you decide to stop scowling at Harry I might decide to kiss you again. If you stop being so mad at Harry I WILL kiss you again. Your choice Ron." This got Ron's attention, boy did it ever. Ron went over and apologized to Harry and Ginny. They accepted of course and Hermione gave him a look that silently said 'thank you soo much Ron.' "Ron" Hermione said. "Can you meet me outside Ron? I want to learn how to play Quidditch.." Fred and George sniggered. Harry and Ginny had gone off to "take a walk."
~~Ron & Hermione~~
"Ron?" Hermione said as soon as the house was out of sight.
"Yes Hermione?" Hermione kissed him. This kiss was more serious than the one on the stairs. It was longer, deeper, it pulled both of them in. It seemed like it lasted forever. When it was done Hermione said "Thank you Ron." She laid her head onto his chest and hugged him. "thank you soo very much. You have no idea what it meant to Ginny and Harry."
"Hermione?"
"Yea Ron?"
"As long as it made you happy, I'm happy"
"Ohh Ron, That's so sweet." Hermione said as they kissed again. About 3 minutes later they started their "Quidditch lesson" Hermione was riding on the back of Ron's broom so that she could 'get a feel for the broom'. Hermione was hugging Ron tightly. One because she didn't want to fall and two because he was soo huggable!! A few hours later they went inside. They worked on some homework until dinnertime. Right before dinner Harry and Ginny came in.
~~~~After Dinner~~
~~Hermione, Ron, and Percy~~
Hermione was walking up the stairs while Percy was walking down. Percy frowned at her. "You little slut." Percy spat at Hermione. "Percy what do you mean??" Hermione said.
"I have eyes whore. I know what is going on between you and Ron." Percy spat at her vilely.
"Percy what are you doing. You are scaring me."
"Hermione we are more alike. You and Ron have nothing in common."
"Percy I love Ron! How could you do this!! How could you try to break us up!!"
"First you toy with my emotions, then Harry's, then that Viktor Krum guy, now Ron. You are a little bitch"
"Percy , stop" Percy was reaching into his pocket for his wand.
"I think all whores and bitches should be punished. And since you are both……"
"Percy, Put the wand down. Lets talk about this rationally."
"NO!" Percy spat. "I will fall for NONE of your tricks. Lets see how should I get back at you. Hmmm."
"Percy stop. Please. We can work this out."
"No! I think I'll start with a simple curse first. PAINITIS!!" Pain racked through Hermione's bones. She thought that it was a lot like the Cruciatias Curse that Harry described. She thought the pain would never end until, "PETRIFICUS TOTALUS" Ron shouted to petrify Percy.
"Oh Ron!!" Hermione said. She and Ron went up to the landing where Hermione collapsed into Ron's arms crying hysterically. "Ron--I--didn't--know--what--to--do." she said between sobs.
"It's ok Hermione." Ron reassured her. "No amount of classes could have prepared you for something like that. He had his wand. You didn't. I'm glad I walked up the stairs when I did. If I didn't who knows how I would have found you. Percy is a pig. I am ashamed to call him family" Hermione cried on Ron's shoulder until Fred and George came up. "Ron!! What on earth did you do to Percy?!?!" George exclaimed.
"He hexed Hermione. I don't know what would have happened if I didn't walk upstairs when I did. I don't really want to think about it. Hermione is hysterical. Who can blame her. She didn't have her wand. Percy looked pretty menacing so when I saw Hermione looking like she was in pain I put the full body bind on him." Ron said. Hermione was still crying on his shoulder and was really upset. "George, Fred?" Ron asked. "Could you please go get Mum or Dad? Whichever one you find first. Tell them what happened. They can deal with Percy. I don't think I'll be letting Hermione out of my sight again."
"Damn I didn't know Percy was so violent or that he liked Hermione." Fred said.
"We'll go get Mum and Dad" George said both Fred and George still in awe over what happened. Ron thanked them as they walked downstairs. They picked up Percy and said "Better take him just in case they don't believe us"
"Thank you so much Fred and George"
"Hey anytime Ron." About five seconds later Mr. & Mrs. Weasley came running upstairs. Hermione was still in tears. Mrs. Weasley was shocked. "Ron I think you should take Hermione up to Ginny's room. Stay with her until your mother and I get up there ok? We have the pleasure of dealing with Percy." Mr. Weasley said.
"No problem Dad." Ron answered. After They left Ron said "Hermione, come on. We're gonna go up to Ginny's room. Crookshanks will cheer you up. Hermione please, we have to go up to Ginny's room."
"o--ok" Hermione said in a small voice between sobs. 'I wish she wouldn't cry like this. Her tears are killing me. Thank God I came up when I did. I don't want to know what might have happened if I didn't. Oh Hermione please stop crying. I hate it when you cry.' Ron thought to himself. Once they got up into Ginny's room Hermione's tears had subsided a little. "Ron." she said shakily.
"Yes Hermione?"
"Thank you for saving me from Percy." Ron kissed Hermione's forehead.
"Hermione I'll save you anytime. I'll be your knight in shining armor." Hermione gave Ron another kiss. "A knight in shining armor? Hmmm. I like the sound of that……….Ron?"
"Yes Hermione?"
"I love you."
"I love you too Hermione." They were about to kiss again when Harry and Ginny ran in. They looked very concerned. When they asked about what happened Hermione said she'd rather not talk about it. A few seconds later Mrs. Weasley came in to see if Hermione was alright. Hermione was shaking so Ron said "Mum she's just a little shaken. Do you want me to go Mum?" Hermione answered this question "No, Ron I want you to stay." Hermione said in a very small shaky voice. "Well there you have it! Ron I guess you can stay in here for a little bit. I'll be up to check in on you again in a little while. Harry, Ginny why don't you two go back downstairs and play a game of Exploding Snap or Gobstones or, something." Mrs. Weasley said. Harry, Ginny and Mrs. Weasley left. Ron and Hermione kissed again and were kissing until they heard Mrs. Weasley's footsteps coming. Hermione put her head back onto Ron's shoulder. Ron stroked her head. Her hair wasn't half as bushy as it used to be. Mrs. Weasley poked her head in and looked at Ron. "Everything ok in here?" she said.
"Yea everything's fine Mum."
"Is it ok if Harry and Ginny come up?"
"Yea."
"All right then." Mrs. Weasley left. Crookshanks jumped onto the bed and cuddled against Hermione. Then Harry and Ginny came in.
"You ok Hermione?" Ginny asked. Hermione nodded.
"You sure?" Harry asked Harry and Ginny were obviously genuinely concerned. And Hermione nodded again. "You and Ron haven't been kissing have you?" Ginny asked with a note of playfulness in her voice. Hermione grinned and kissed Ron lightly on the lips and hugged him tightly as if she was saying "yea". "So can you still talk Hermione?" Harry asked.
"Of course I can Harry, I wouldn't want to upset you, Ginny, or Ron by being mute." Hermione They all laughed at this. They laughed and joked until really late when Mrs. Weasley cam up to say "Everyone time for bed" After Mrs. Weasley left Ron kissed Hermione goodnight and said "You sure you're ok?"
"I'm sure I'm ok Ron. Ron?"
"Yea Hermione?"
"Thanks for saving me I love you."
"Anytime Hermione, love you too."
"Goodnight Ron."
"Goodnight Hermione." Ron said as he kissed her again. Then he went up to bed.
~~Ginny & Hermione~~
Hermione was still in shock when Ginny came upstairs. She had a dreamy look all over her face. "Hermione?? What's up with you??"
"Ginny can you keep a secret??"
"Yea why?"
"I kissed your brother."
"FINALLY!"
"What do you mean??"
"Well you've loved each other since you met for goodness sake!! Oh Hermione I'm soo happy for you."
"Maybe Harry will ask you to be his girlfriend."
"What?!" Ginny said blushing furiously. "Hey you're not supposed to know that."
"Oh Ginny I've seen the way he looks at you. It's like he has this huge secret joke with himself"
"Yea. I noticed it too"
"Ginny Harry used to look at Cho that way and you know how he felt about Cho Chang."
"Yes I remember" Ginny remembered bitterly how Harry had asked Cho to the ball. Of course Cho turned Harry down but he still asked her. It made Ginny so mad. "Ginny he likes you. I can tell"
"I hope you are right Hermione"
~~~~NEXT DAY~~~~
~~Ron~~
Ron and Hermione just couldn't look at each other during breakfast. Harry and Ginny were doing all they could to keep from cracking up. Harry and Ginny almost died trying not to laugh when Hermione asked Ron to pass the toast. Ron blushed and handed to her but he couldn't take his eyes off of her. 'my gosh she looks soo hot! I wish she wouldn't look at me like that. I wish Harry and Ginny would shut up too' Ron thought. When Ron did let go Ginny and Harry damn near burst cause they thought that this was hilarious of course. Then Harry and Ginny's eyes met. They looked away both turning cherry red from blushing so much Hermione elbowed Ginny, grinned and gave her a look that said 'see I told you so' Ron was not so happy though. Little did they know Percy was watching them ALL of them. Especially Hermione, Percy was quite taken with Hermione's new look and was really jealous of his little brother.
After breakfast they went outside to practice Qudditch. "What the hell was that about Harry??" Ron shouted angrily.
"What do you mean Ron??" Harry asked trying to play all innocent.
"You and Ginny!!"
"Oh that…"
"Yes! That."
"Well Ron I can really explain this you see……"
"Harry! She's my little sister, you're my best friend. Do you see how this might be awkward for me??"
"Yea and I'm sorry Ron but I really like her." Harry was quiet for a second then he started to get mad. "Well you and Hermione kissed!! That puts me in a lovely spot. You both are my best friends!! I was concerned so I said stuff like don't get in a fight and don't get caught. But NEVER in that did I say Ron you can't be her boyfriend. And that's what you are saying about me and Ginny!"
"What about you and Ginny Harry?" Fred asked as he and George walked out of the house. "Harry likes Ginny and……" Ron said.
"Good for you Harry. And as for you Ron. You shouldn't be yelling at Harry when something is going on between you and Hermione!! Don't play dumb" George said at the blank look on Ron's face. "We have eyes you know. You've liked Hermione since forever and you two had a little 'moment' during breakfast too so shut your mouth." Fred said.
"You know what Ron, forget quidditch I'm going inside."
"Fine with me Harry." Ron said.
~~Ginny & Harry~~
Harry saw Ginny in the living room. She was working on her homework. "Hey Ginny" Harry said.
"Hiya Harry" 'oh my gosh oh my gosh stay calm Ginny act cool.' Ginny thought to herself.
"What are you working on?"
"Potions essay. I wish Snape was nicer"
"Yea, Ginny the day he is nicer elephants will fly" Ginny laughed at this 'Her laugh is so cute. And she looks really cute too. Stay cool Potter. Ask her if she wants help.' Harry thought. Ginny would you like some help? You look like you are having a bit of trouble." Harry asked sweetly.
"Sure Harry!! I would love help."
"Ok then. What is the essay about?"
"Love potions"
"Oh. Er, aren't those against Hogwarts rules??"
"Yea. We have to research what they can do and why they are dangerous."
"Oh, ok then." 'perfect' both Harry and Ginny thought. After Ginny's essay was finished they kept talking. They talked about quidditch, Ron, Hermione, Ron & Hermione, and all sorts of things. It was getting to be afternoon. Mrs. Weasley said "Lunch everyone!" Ginny kissed Harry on the cheek and said "thank you Harry." then she turned around got up and started to leave.
"Ginny?" Harry said.
"Yea Harry?" Ginny asked as she turned around.
"Come here for a second."
"What's wrong Harry?" Ginny asked when she got there. Harry stood up and kissed her on the lips. When the kiss was over Harry said "You're very very welcome Ginny. I would love to help you anytime." Ginny kissed him on the cheek again and walked into the kitchen. Fred George and Ron walked in at the same time. Fred and George gave him looks that said 'way to go Harry!' however, Ron gave him the evil eye. Hermione walked in and started whispering a lot with Ginny. Harry and Ginny sat next to each other and Ron and sat across from Hermione.
~~Ron & Hermione and Harry & Ginny~~
Lunch seemed to last forever. Ginny and Harry were got into in deep conversation. Ron and Harry weren't talking and Ron and Hermione weren't talking because Ron was so busy scowling at Harry. Hermione pulled Ron aside after lunch. She said "Ron look Ginny and Harry like each other. I really like you. Can you try to be happy for them. Who knows if you decide to stop scowling at Harry I might decide to kiss you again. If you stop being so mad at Harry I WILL kiss you again. Your choice Ron." This got Ron's attention, boy did it ever. Ron went over and apologized to Harry and Ginny. They accepted of course and Hermione gave him a look that silently said 'thank you soo much Ron.' "Ron" Hermione said. "Can you meet me outside Ron? I want to learn how to play Quidditch.." Fred and George sniggered. Harry and Ginny had gone off to "take a walk."
~~Ron & Hermione~~
"Ron?" Hermione said as soon as the house was out of sight.
"Yes Hermione?" Hermione kissed him. This kiss was more serious than the one on the stairs. It was longer, deeper, it pulled both of them in. It seemed like it lasted forever. When it was done Hermione said "Thank you Ron." She laid her head onto his chest and hugged him. "thank you soo very much. You have no idea what it meant to Ginny and Harry."
"Hermione?"
"Yea Ron?"
"As long as it made you happy, I'm happy"
"Ohh Ron, That's so sweet." Hermione said as they kissed again. About 3 minutes later they started their "Quidditch lesson" Hermione was riding on the back of Ron's broom so that she could 'get a feel for the broom'. Hermione was hugging Ron tightly. One because she didn't want to fall and two because he was soo huggable!! A few hours later they went inside. They worked on some homework until dinnertime. Right before dinner Harry and Ginny came in.
~~~~After Dinner~~
~~Hermione, Ron, and Percy~~
Hermione was walking up the stairs while Percy was walking down. Percy frowned at her. "You little slut." Percy spat at Hermione. "Percy what do you mean??" Hermione said.
"I have eyes whore. I know what is going on between you and Ron." Percy spat at her vilely.
"Percy what are you doing. You are scaring me."
"Hermione we are more alike. You and Ron have nothing in common."
"Percy I love Ron! How could you do this!! How could you try to break us up!!"
"First you toy with my emotions, then Harry's, then that Viktor Krum guy, now Ron. You are a little bitch"
"Percy , stop" Percy was reaching into his pocket for his wand.
"I think all whores and bitches should be punished. And since you are both……"
"Percy, Put the wand down. Lets talk about this rationally."
"NO!" Percy spat. "I will fall for NONE of your tricks. Lets see how should I get back at you. Hmmm."
"Percy stop. Please. We can work this out."
"No! I think I'll start with a simple curse first. PAINITIS!!" Pain racked through Hermione's bones. She thought that it was a lot like the Cruciatias Curse that Harry described. She thought the pain would never end until, "PETRIFICUS TOTALUS" Ron shouted to petrify Percy.
"Oh Ron!!" Hermione said. She and Ron went up to the landing where Hermione collapsed into Ron's arms crying hysterically. "Ron--I--didn't--know--what--to--do." she said between sobs.
"It's ok Hermione." Ron reassured her. "No amount of classes could have prepared you for something like that. He had his wand. You didn't. I'm glad I walked up the stairs when I did. If I didn't who knows how I would have found you. Percy is a pig. I am ashamed to call him family" Hermione cried on Ron's shoulder until Fred and George came up. "Ron!! What on earth did you do to Percy?!?!" George exclaimed.
"He hexed Hermione. I don't know what would have happened if I didn't walk upstairs when I did. I don't really want to think about it. Hermione is hysterical. Who can blame her. She didn't have her wand. Percy looked pretty menacing so when I saw Hermione looking like she was in pain I put the full body bind on him." Ron said. Hermione was still crying on his shoulder and was really upset. "George, Fred?" Ron asked. "Could you please go get Mum or Dad? Whichever one you find first. Tell them what happened. They can deal with Percy. I don't think I'll be letting Hermione out of my sight again."
"Damn I didn't know Percy was so violent or that he liked Hermione." Fred said.
"We'll go get Mum and Dad" George said both Fred and George still in awe over what happened. Ron thanked them as they walked downstairs. They picked up Percy and said "Better take him just in case they don't believe us"
"Thank you so much Fred and George"
"Hey anytime Ron." About five seconds later Mr. & Mrs. Weasley came running upstairs. Hermione was still in tears. Mrs. Weasley was shocked. "Ron I think you should take Hermione up to Ginny's room. Stay with her until your mother and I get up there ok? We have the pleasure of dealing with Percy." Mr. Weasley said.
"No problem Dad." Ron answered. After They left Ron said "Hermione, come on. We're gonna go up to Ginny's room. Crookshanks will cheer you up. Hermione please, we have to go up to Ginny's room."
"o--ok" Hermione said in a small voice between sobs. 'I wish she wouldn't cry like this. Her tears are killing me. Thank God I came up when I did. I don't want to know what might have happened if I didn't. Oh Hermione please stop crying. I hate it when you cry.' Ron thought to himself. Once they got up into Ginny's room Hermione's tears had subsided a little. "Ron." she said shakily.
"Yes Hermione?"
"Thank you for saving me from Percy." Ron kissed Hermione's forehead.
"Hermione I'll save you anytime. I'll be your knight in shining armor." Hermione gave Ron another kiss. "A knight in shining armor? Hmmm. I like the sound of that……….Ron?"
"Yes Hermione?"
"I love you."
"I love you too Hermione." They were about to kiss again when Harry and Ginny ran in. They looked very concerned. When they asked about what happened Hermione said she'd rather not talk about it. A few seconds later Mrs. Weasley came in to see if Hermione was alright. Hermione was shaking so Ron said "Mum she's just a little shaken. Do you want me to go Mum?" Hermione answered this question "No, Ron I want you to stay." Hermione said in a very small shaky voice. "Well there you have it! Ron I guess you can stay in here for a little bit. I'll be up to check in on you again in a little while. Harry, Ginny why don't you two go back downstairs and play a game of Exploding Snap or Gobstones or, something." Mrs. Weasley said. Harry, Ginny and Mrs. Weasley left. Ron and Hermione kissed again and were kissing until they heard Mrs. Weasley's footsteps coming. Hermione put her head back onto Ron's shoulder. Ron stroked her head. Her hair wasn't half as bushy as it used to be. Mrs. Weasley poked her head in and looked at Ron. "Everything ok in here?" she said.
"Yea everything's fine Mum."
"Is it ok if Harry and Ginny come up?"
"Yea."
"All right then." Mrs. Weasley left. Crookshanks jumped onto the bed and cuddled against Hermione. Then Harry and Ginny came in.
"You ok Hermione?" Ginny asked. Hermione nodded.
"You sure?" Harry asked Harry and Ginny were obviously genuinely concerned. And Hermione nodded again. "You and Ron haven't been kissing have you?" Ginny asked with a note of playfulness in her voice. Hermione grinned and kissed Ron lightly on the lips and hugged him tightly as if she was saying "yea". "So can you still talk Hermione?" Harry asked.
"Of course I can Harry, I wouldn't want to upset you, Ginny, or Ron by being mute." Hermione They all laughed at this. They laughed and joked until really late when Mrs. Weasley cam up to say "Everyone time for bed" After Mrs. Weasley left Ron kissed Hermione goodnight and said "You sure you're ok?"
"I'm sure I'm ok Ron. Ron?"
"Yea Hermione?"
"Thanks for saving me I love you."
"Anytime Hermione, love you too."
"Goodnight Ron."
"Goodnight Hermione." Ron said as he kissed her again. Then he went up to bed.