As she spoke her light hearted voice filled their ears. "Hey Ron." She smiled.

"Hi, Darcey." he said back to her.

She turned to Draco. "We've been missing you in the common room. Where have you been?" She asked curiously.

"That's my business." He replied.

She giggled and glanced at Harry as if she already knew.

"So what year are you in?" asked Harry.

"Seventh. Don't worry, I'm a lot smarter than I seem." She added.

"And what are your interests in Ron?" Harry asked, careful not to sound mean.

Ron's face tinted red as she spoke. "He's cute, and surprisingly smart. He treats me like an equal, making me feel wanted. I like him a lot." She quickly kissed Ron.

His face turned even more red. She whispered something into his ear. "Here?!" he asked. She whispered again.

"I'll see you later Harry." He told his friend.

took her hand and they walked out of the great hall.

'Wow. She's older, hotter, and more outgoing. Hermione doesn't have a chance." Thought Harry.

"You know her right?" asked Harry.

Draco nodded.

"Is she as good as she seems?"

"Well, she's one of those chicks that act easy, but are really hard to get. She's just looking for someone to make her feel complete. It looks as if she has found him. If that's the case, there is going to be a big cat fight soon enough. But she is a good person and wouldn't hurt him." Draco replied.

"That's good for him, but I can't help but feel sorry for Hermione. It seems as though she hasn't a chance."

"Well then, maybe you should talk to him, preferably before Christmas, so I don't get dragged into this." Draco stated.

Harry sighed. "I guess."


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Later that night, Harry came back to the common room, dreading his soon-to-be talk with Ron.

Ron sat on his bed reading a Quidditch magazine. He looked up and came face to face with Harry.

Ron jumped. "Harry! I didn't hear you come in."

"I wanted to talk to you."

"What is it, mate?" asked Ron.

"This whole Darcey and Hermione thing is getting out of hand. You need to pick one. You can't have both behind the other's back."

Guilt washed over Ron's face.

"I know. It's just so hard. They both have great qualities. How do I know which one is right for me?"

"That is something you have to figure out for yourself, Ron. Which do you feel the most comfortable with?"

"They are both so wonderful. I just can't decide." Ron whined. "I'll tell you what. I'll spend some time away from them both and try to figure things out for myself."

"Whatever. I am going to bed." With that Harry left the room. He was tired of all the drama. Hopefully Draco would make things easier to handle.


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Harry sat in the gardens the next morning at 5:30 awaiting the sun to rise from over the forest. He was contemplating the situation that Ron had. Hermione was one of his best friends. Then again, so is Ron. It has always been obvious that they had liked each other since their first year at Hogwarts.

But now the tables have turned...

Harry hadn't really talked to Hermione in a while. She used to confide in him about everything. Even when the subject turned to Ron in conversations she would still go to Harry when she needed to talk. Harry sat remembering one similar occasion.


*FASHBACK*


One night Harry had come back to the common room late from Quidditch practice only to find Hermione alone at an empty table. People passed as if no one was there. But Harry noticed.

"What's up?" He asked kindly. "Why wasn't Ron at practice? We could have used a keeper."

She stood still. She didn't even look up from the book she had been reading.

"We were busy." she stated.

Harry gave her a questioning look. Then, out of nowhere, realization dawned on him.

"You had sex for the first time didn't you?" he patiently asked.

She squealed. "He told me not to say anything, but you guessed on your own. It was so wonderful. I love him so much. He kept making sure I was comfortable and everything. There is no better feeling in the world. Afterwards he slept so I snuck down here to get some last minute studying done."

"Wow." was all Harry could manage.

"I know!" A certain gleam appeared in her eyes as if she had aced a test.

"I am glad You two are so happy." He said as hugged her and left the room in an awkward silence.

When he got to the common room Ron was wide awake.

"I did it Harry. I finally got laid. It was Hermione but none the less, I still lost my virginity." Harry could not believe his ears. He almost hated Ron at that moment. He was so rude and heartless.

"That's not nice. She your girlfriend and my friend. You should treat her with more respect." He glared at Ron.

"Sorry. I didn't mean it like that. It's just that, well, we've known each other for so long. It's still kind of hard to believe that we are together." Ron said.

"Whatever. Just don't hurt her."


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Ever since that day Harry had never looked at the couple the same. Now it was even worse. Ron was an ungrateful lying bastard. It will break Hermione's heart when she finds out.

If she finds out. Knowing Ron, he'll probably try to have both and hope that Harry keeps his mouth shut.

This is likely to ruin the bonds between the trio. But Hermione won't even see it coming.

Harry wanted revenge. Ron will regret ever messing with Hermione's feelings...


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When Harry was not with Draco he could be found in the library researching ancient curses. He had not yet found the right one and was starting to get desperate. Christmas was approaching rapidly. If he was going to do something it had to be soon.

Harry spent most of Christmas eve searching.

Draco walked in without Harry noticing. He looked over his shoulder at the book in which he was quickly turning the pages.

'This spell is used to castrate anyone whom your lover has been unfaithful with.' Draco read to himself.

"Is there something you wish to tell me, Harry?" For the first time Draco was actually scared of what Harry could do to him.
Harry was startled. He swiftly closed the book and turned to meet the familiar gray eyes. His eyes were so full of fear. Harry's heart sank. Draco thought that Harry didn't trust him.

"It's not for you, Drake. It's for Ron."

"So I am guessing that talking to him didn't help?" Draco smirked.

"You could say that..."

"Are you sure this," he gestured towards the book, "will help any?"

"Do you realize that this whole thing with Ron will ruin Hermione? I have to do something to make sure he knows where he stands with me." He didn't like having to explain himself.

"Maybe you could do something worse, but temporary. I don't want you getting in trouble."

"Got any ideas?" Harry asked thoughtfully.

"Actually, yes. It's perfect, I don't know why I didn't do it myself." said Draco.

"What do we need to do?"

"Here's the plan..."


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Finally, Christmas was upon them. At 1:00 'o clock in the afternoon the three boys were to gather together in the room of requirement.

Harry and Draco had not yet gotten revenge on Ron. They were awaiting the return of Hermione, so she would not miss out on all the fun. (A/N: Haha! I'm gonna prolong it for as long as possible!)

The house elves were not as clue less as Harry had thought. Instead of putting Harry and Draco's presents in the usual spot, they had put them in the room of requirement. The first thing that Harry had noticed was that Draco had gotten a lot more presents than he had. That was to be expected though, Draco had a family. Harry had a family the year before. Sirius was the closest thing to a father Harry had ever known. In thier previous year, however, he had been ripped away from Harry. He would give anything to be able to see Sirius again. Now the only people he could feel anything for were Draco and Hermione. Harry loved them with all the love he had left in his nearly empty soul. Though nothing could ever replace Sirius. He hated Voldemort more than ever. Next time they met Harry was sure he would kill Voldemort for everything he had done to Harry's past, present, and future. And now he was threatening Draco. Harry was enraged. He would never let that foul creature lay a hand on the courageous boy that slep silently beside him.

Harry got up and made his way to the prefect's bathroom for a quick shower.

When he returned Draco was already awake.

"Good morning," said Draco sweetly.

"Morning love."

He strode across the room to the bed where Draco still lay and kissed him passionately. At that moment Harry was able to forget the haunting images of Voldemort, but as soon as the kiss was broken the images returned worse than they had been before. Harry tried his best not to let his fear show to Draco. He didn't want Draco to worry any more.

It was Christmas. Joy was everywhere. Harry tried to absorb some of the jollyness.

"Ron will be here around three." stated Harry.

"Ugh. Don't remind me." Draco gagged.

"I know, but we might as well get this over with. Try and act like you like him." Harry pleaded.

"But then he'll know something is up." Draco pouted.

"Fine. Be cruel and sarcastic. Just don't give anything away."

"I won't."

"Good. Now go take a shower and get dressed. You look awful." Harry laughed.

Draco didn't take it as a joke.

"That hurt Harry... That hurt."

"Lighten up. I was only kidding. You look fine."

Draco gave him one last glare as he left the room.

Draco didn't want to leave Harry for a second. But here he was walking as fast as he could down an empty hallway. Harry was he everything. Draco had even defied the dark lord for him. To Draco, that was the ultimate show of loyalty.

Draco heard muffled cries coming from a near by classroom. Being the kind hearted guy that he was (AN: Haha) Draco went to see who it was.

He entered the dark room and looked around. A shadowed figure sat by the window sill. Draco stepped closer to get a better view.

Darcey's brilliant blue eyes shown back at him slightly puffy.

"What's wrong?" Draco asked already knowing the answer.

"It's Ron." she cried harder. "I went searching for him in the usual spot hopping he would be there. But when I got there, not only did I find him, I also found Hannah Abott. A Hufflepuff for crying out loud! They were making out in our special place! I'm I really that bad at relationships?" She asked.

"No you're not." Draco told her.

"How would you know? You're not even strait."

"Hey! I happen to be bisexual for your information. And I know because I know Ron. He's a jackass when it comes to women. He's also dating Hermione Granger." Draco explained.

"He told me that there was nothing going on between them, that they were just friends! Ugh! I am going to kill him. I can't believe I could fall for a man whore and not even know it." She sighed.

"Well, Harry and I could use your help..."


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Around 12:30 Draco finally made it back to the room of requirement. Harry was there talking with Ron.

"You're early." Draco growled.

"Um, yeah, I needed to speak to Harry about something."

"About throwing a third person in on the mix?" Draco confronted him.

"No, I needed some Quidditch advice." Ron raised an eyebrow. "How did you find out?"

"I ran into Darcey."

"She knows? Oh, I am so fucked." Ron whined.

"Wait, what's going on?" asked Harry.

"Well, Darcey caught me making out with Cho Chang I guess." Ron tried explaining.

"Just how many girlfriends do you have?! She caught you with Hannah Abott."

"Shit." was Ron's response.

"How many?" Harry demanded.

"One for each house." Ron answered. "But I really like all of them."

"Get out."

"But Harry-"

"Get out!" Harry yelled. He was so mad he couldn't see strait.

Two girls was one thing, but four? Ron is such an idiot.

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