A/n: YAY! Two chaps in one day! Wowee! I fixed up the chapters so it'll be less confusing. Don't forget to review!
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Chapter ElevenFinally, they reached Hogsmeade. Ron opened the door and came out first. Then, Lavender followed him.
"Ahhh! I missed this place." Lavender said as she breathed deeply. "Well, there's Padma, I'll see you later ok?"
"Okay, bye. I have to go meet Harry and Ginny anyway." Ron smiled. Lavender did something that shocked Ron. She hugged him.
"Well, see ya!" Lavender smiled again and ran to Padma who was giggling uncontrollably.
Ron grinned and went to Honeydukes. He found Harry and Ginny, browsing for stuff.
"Oi there!" Ron greeted.
"Where were you? We were waiting!" Ginny said. "And you seem so happy about it."
"Oh no, I'm not happy about that." Ron answered.
"Did you see Herm or something? Ginny teased.
Ron shook his head. "So do you wanna get some drinks at Three Broomsticks?"
"Sure. I'm hungry." Harry agreed. They all walked together to the Three Broomsticks and ordered drinks. After that, they went to Zonko's and explored Hogsmeade more.
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A few days later, Hermione still kept ignoring Draco. He was starting to get on her nerves. All he wanted was to make out. She felt used. She went to the washroom to do her 'business'. Then she noticed something that made her realize something shocking. She should've gotten her period by now. It usually came at the end or beginning of each month. But now, it was the 3rd week of January and it hadn't come.
No, Hermione, don't get all paranoid. Hermione told herself. I'm sure it's a natural thing that happens…She washed her hands and went out of the washroom.
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Meanwhile, in Ron's life, he began spending more time with Lavender. He noticed that she wasn't really the ditz he thought she was. She was funny and sweet and charming and not to mention, beautiful.
That night, Ron asked her on a 'date' to the astronomy tower.
"What on earth are you doing, gazing in front of the mirror?" Harry asked Ron before he went on his date.
Ron was busily combing his hair and applied cologne. "I have to go somewhere."
"Where?" Harry asked curiously.
"You'll see sooner or later." Ron answered mysteriously. Harry laughed and chucked a pillow at him.
"Well, make sure I'm the first to know, ok?" Harry said.
"Fine." Ron grinned. When he was satisfied with his appearance, he left. He walked to the astronomy tower and saw a dark figure waiting patiently.
"Sorry, Lav." Ron apologized. "I'm supposed to be the one who'll wait for you."
Lavender smiled. She was wearing a purple shirt and a black mini-skirt. She had violet eye shadow and pink lipstick. "Well, I'm not like those other girls who are always late and love to keep the guys waiting."
Ron slowly walked up to her and stretched out his arm. "They're for you." It was a beautiful bouquet of Lilacs and tulips.
"Oh my gosh! They're absolutely beautiful!" Lavender squealed. She took the flowers and sniffed them. "Thanks Ron."
Ron tugged at his shirt. "Lavender…what do you think of me?"
"Whatever do you mean by that?"
"Like, do you see me as a friend…or as something else?"
Lavender looked unsure. "Well, you're really nice and you're adorable and all…."
"And…"
"Oh come on Ron, if you like me just ask me out! No need to be shy!" Lavender told him. She leaned closer to him and kissed him softly. "If you want more, I'll give you more."
Ron felt as if time froze. Here he was, with a beautiful girl, alone, who was willing to do anything for him. "Where have you been all this time?"
"Right in front of you." Lavender answered. "It's just that, you were too busy staring at that bushy-haired freak that you never noticed."
Ron wanted to slap her after that comment. But he didn't. Hermione can fight her own battles, she doesn't need me, Ron reminded himself. "Yeah, you're right. But now that I found you, I don't think I'll ever let you go." He leaned forward and kissed her.
Lavender broke off and said, "Does this mean, we're…you know…boyfriend and girlfriend now? Officially?"
"I guess you could say that. If you want me to be your boy - " Ron began but Lavender interrupted him as she wrapped her arms around him and kissed him fiercely.
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"Hermione, are you alright in there?" Alyson asked.
"Yes! I'm fine!" Hermione answered. She continued vomiting in the toilet. What's wrong with me? She asked herself. My head is hurting like bloody hell! I'm sure it's not something I ate…maybe I'm just tired. She sighed and continued to barf.
A/n: hey! Sorry for the short chap! More next week or if I have time, I'll update somewhere during this week as well! Well, bye!