A/n:AHHH!! I don't know why I updated so early this time, usually I have a reason. Well I guess because I was bored last night so I wrote this up….well anyways. Thanks for reviewing!

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Chapter Fourteen

On February 10, Malfoy made an announcement. Yes the bloody git Malfoy. Hermione was supposed to announce the news with him but she was too angry at him to even think about him.

"In behalf of my fellow Head, Mud – Grang – Hermione, I would like to inform you about a Valentines Day dance on Valentines Day." Malfoy told them. "It is on a school night so it is only for 4th years and up. It will be like the Christmas Ball where a 4th year and up can ask you as a date even if you are in 3rd year and under." Hermione saw Ginny's eyes widen with excitement. "Another thing, this dance is for couples only so if you don't have a date then don't even bother to go. That is all."

The students began to chat enthusiastically.

"I hope he asks me out!" A girl said.

"Do you think I should wear my dark red gown or my light pink gown?" Another girl said.

Hermione sighed and ate more of her food.

"So, Ginny. Are you going with anyone to the dance?" Harry asked Ginny jokingly.

"Nope. Why do ask, Mister Potter?" Ginny giggled.

"Well, there's this lovely lady I would like to ask but I wasn't sure if she was already going with somebody else." Harry replied.

"Now you do." Ginny smiled.

"Will you go to the dance with me…" Harry began. "Hermione?"

"WHAT?" Ginny and Hermione said unison.

Harry laughed. "I'm pulling your legs. I was gonna ask Ginny out. No offense Herm..."

"Oh, none taken at all Harry." Hermione smiled.

"So are you going with anyone?" Ginny asked. "You can't stay in your room all day."

Hermione shook her head. "Who would wanna go with me?"

"Herm, you have no idea!" Ginny sighed. "You're absolutely gorgeous and it's a shame to waste your beauty. I would die to have your curls."

"If you die, then I'll die with you." Harry added sweetly.

Ginny blushed deep red. "If only my idiot brother asked you out instead."

Hermione laughed. She suddenly had a weird feeling inside her. Something she couldn't describe. "Why would he ask me? We're only friends, I told you that."

Harry sighed. "Hermione, you're supposed to be smart."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Hermione asked.

Ginny rolled her eyes. "Golly Herm, I can't believe you never noticed. If you had, maybe my pathetic brother would be sitting with you right now."

"Oh Ronnie, you're SO humurous!" They heard Lavender giggle.

"Notice what?" Hermione asked.

"Holy shit Herm, why do you ask when you already know." Harry said as he gave her an exasperated look. "Stop denying it and start facing it."

"I seriously don't know what you're talking about." Hermione answered solemnly. "I have to go to my Arithmancy class now. I'll see you later." She stood up and carried her books. Her robes swept by Ron's back. Ron turned around and caught her gaze. Then, she hurried off.

"When will she ever stop being so involved in her world and look around her?" Ginny murmured.

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Ron was standing in Divination, feeling extremely bored. Professor Trelawny was explaining how to tell the future using a crystal ball.

"Line up and I will have a one on one session with each of you to have a quick glance at your futures." Trelawny told them. "Tomorrow, you can try to predict your fellow classmates' futures in the crystal balls I provided. Oh by the way Neville, when you break your first crystal ball tomorrow, the broom is at the back of the classroom." Neville turned pink and nodded timidly. "Now let us begin."

Ron was impatiently waiting in line with Harry and Lavender. Lavender seemed enthusiastic and eager.

"Oh my gosh! This is so cool isn't it Ron?" Lavender squealed.

"Oh yeah, the coolness is making me freeze." Harry muttered sarcastically. "Yippee!"

"I wasn't talking to you." Lavender scoffed. Harry shrugged and ignored her.

Eventually, it was Lavender's turn. She excitedly sat down on a chair in front of the Professor and giggled with excitement. After her session, she looked puzzled. Then, Harry's turn came up.

"This oughta be good." Harry snickered. After his prediction, his expression was blank. Finally, it was Ron's turn.

"Ronald Weasley…" Trelawney murmered. "Look into the crystal ball and concentrate. Don't think about anything but the ball and what you want to see." Ron stared at the brightly-lit glass ball. This is stupid, he thought. "Hmm…your future is as bright as the morning sun and as clear as pure, crystal water."

"What if it was a cloudy day?" Ron asked. The professor gave him a stern look and he kept silent.

"Wait, what is this? A young lady with…" Trelawney began. "With…brown hair. Yes, curly brown hair. She – she needs your help. She is crying. She is in pain. She is reaching her arms to you but she can't." The professor's eyes stared at Ron as if he was hiding something. "That's it for you. Next please."
"Wait, who was the girl?" Ron asked.

"We will see when the time comes." Professor Trelawney smiled mysteriously. Ron got up and walked towards Harry.

"What did she say to you?" Harry asked.

"Something about a girl with brown hair. And I had a clear future and I'll have lots of water. Something like that. I was barely listening." Ron answered. "What did you get?"
"She said my future was dim." Harry replied. "But the sun will rise and 'eternal happiness will be forever yours'." Harry copied Trelawney's tone of voice. "Oh and she said she saw lots of red hair. Hmm…I wonder if that means something…"

"She probably added the red hair part because she knows me and you are best friends." Ron said thoughtfully. Then, Lavender came walking towards them.

"I, for once, am confused at what Professor said." Lavender told them.

"Oh wow." Harry mumbled.

Lavender ignored him and turned to Ron. "Well she said I had a rich future. She saw three dark-haired children. Dark hair, Ronniekins." She made it sound like it was the end of the world.

"Uhhh…am I missing something?" Ron asked, feeling confused.

Lavender looked at him with a frown. "Don't you see it? No red heads! That might mean you and I might not end up together! Certainly, that's a mistake. Isn't it Ronnie?"

"Of course." Ron agreed. Deep in his thoughts, he couldn't stop thinking about the curly haired girl. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get rid of the name that kept popping in his head: Hermione Granger.

A/n: Ahhh! Hope you liked this one! Personally, Lavender is pissing me off! I wish I could get rid of her. UGHHH! Don't worry, she'll be gone sooner or later. Don't forget to review!

RonsInnerVoice – Hey! Of course Ron still cares about Hermione! (HE BETTER OR ELSE I'LL SHOOT HIM! No of course not, I can never do that to sweet ickle Ronniekins.)

Priya – aww! Thanks for reading my fic. Yes, Malfoy is SUCH a jerk!

Arynnl – I hope you have fun in Brazil! Maybe by the time you come back, I'll be almost done!

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