A Hogsmade trip was planned for October 15, the next day. Harry had been looking forward to it for a while now to hang out with Hermione and Ron, but his thoughts had changed after he became involved in this tug-a-war. He had been thinking up devious plans of how to humiliate Ron. There was that powder from the Weasley's Wheezes that made you act like an idiot. "Not that Ron needs that to act like an idiot." Chuckled Harry. Sometimes he felt the tiniest drop of guilt of what he was doing to his."best friend", but then he thought, "This is for Hermione," and that got him back on track.

Ron was also, sadly, thinking of ways to humiliate Harry. He could scare Harry to death. Dementors? No. he had gotten over that. Maybe just smart remarks. Or getting a really good grade in.Potions! Yeah! Other than that was utterly impossible, it seemed like a good plan if nothing else worked. Not having much money, Ron decided just to ask his two older brothers, Fred and George, if they had any good ideas on pranks. Then if he HAD to he would buy one of their products he would.

Harry, Hermione, Ron, Neville, and Ginny, were all riding on the same carriage to Hogsmade. It wasn't a very long ride to their destination, but with Harry and Ron completely silent and staring at each other as if they could jump up and strangle each other at any given moment made the ride seem slower. Ginny nudged Hermione and whispered "Tell them already!" Hermione was about to disagree, but disided it was best.

"Harry, Ron, about the dance."

"Don't talk about the dance Hermione." Said Ron.

"But this is important!"

"You make your decision Sunday, not Wednesday." Harry said, still glaring at Ron.

Hermione sighed and watched the landscape roll by. Soon Hogsmade came into view. The carriage came to a stop and the passengers got out.

"Everybody, I have.um...some business to attend to. So if you don't mind me I'll be leaving now." Ron left, and a few seconds later, so did Harry.

Harry ran as fast as he possibly could. He found a restroom and when inside. Out of the bag he pulled out a funky looking top hat. He took off his glasses and put on some contact lenses he had stole from Dudley in the summer. Afraid he would still be recognized, he changed his clothes to some black, heavy sweatpants and a long sleeved black shirt. He slipped on some black gloves and black shoes. He thought he was unrecognizable. Trying to blend in with the crowd, which did not work, he walked to Ron's older brother's joke shop.

He when up to Fred and George and said, "Uh, hello sirs. I would like to buy."

"Oh hey Harry!" Said Fred, slapping him on the back. "Nice to see ya mate!" "What a horrible costume though!" Added George, also slapping him on the back, but nearly breaking it too.

"Hi! Wait.you can recognize me? But, this is an incredibly good costume!"

"Sure it is," Said George. "but if you really want to disguise your self, or make fun of yourself really, then you can buy these new Baby Bloke Drinks! Only four sickles!"

"And what exactly do these do?" Asked Harry.

"These? Why, they are our latest invention in joke technology. Whoever drinks it's head will be turned into a babies head. Of coarse it only lasts five minutes. But to the victim it will seem like hours. So, how about it? 50% of for an old friend!" Announced Fred.

"Umm.well.okay. I'll take one please." Said Harry. "Who's your victim?" Asked George eagerly.

"I rather not say." said Harry uneasily, not knowing what their reaction would be.

"Draco?" Asked Fred hopefully?

"No."

"Then take this one for free and use it on him." Harry smiled and said, "Okay thanks. I will. What about those tongue toffee things you used on Dudley once?"

"Oh those! Yes, only one Knut per bag!" Smiled Fred.

Harry gave them the money, took his items, and went to look around Hogsmade. Hoping Fred and George only recognized him because they were the best pranksters ever, Harry did not take his costume off.