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Scenario Three - Bundle Up

"Hurry up, Hermione," Ron called down the hill. "You're almost there!"

"Shut-up-Ronald-you -prat," Hermione panted as she made her last steps up the incline.

But Ron just laughed. He had been having fun in Hogsmeade so far. It was just him and Hermione. It was weird. They had never really spent much time alone, and it was nice. Very nice, if truth be told.

"So," Hermione said, straightening up. "Okay, there's the Shack, we saw it. Now let's go."

"Aw, c'mon Hermione. It's got interesting history."

"It's got interesting rumors, Ron."

"Yeah, yeah, but c'mon, just look at it." Ron walked all the way over to the fence to see the Shrieking Shack better. The white snow around the dark, black building was an amazing contrast.

Hermione came up on his left to look at the Shack as well. For a few seconds they were silent, as they both just looked at the house.

"Wonder if there's a way inside," Ron said eagerly.

"Don't even think about it," Hermione said dancing on the spot and rubbing her gloved hands together. "Probably freezing in there."

Ron looked over at her movements with a curious look. "You need a bathroom or something?"

"No!" she snapped. "I'm just cold."

"Cold?"

"Yes, Ron, it is snow weather after all," Hermione said in a tone one would use for talking to a five year old.

"I know that," Ron said indignantly, "I was just wondering why."

Hermione sighed. "I'm sorry. I just get cranky when I'm cold."

"Anything I can do?" Ron asked before he could stop himself. Hermione looked up in surprise.

"Well...no, forget it."

"What?"

"Well, we could move closer together," she said in a rush, cheeks turning pink.

"Closer...together." Ron said slowly.

"Yeah," Hermione mumbled. "Body heat is the best way to keep warm."

They feel into an awkward silence. Each of them was regretting the last things they said. After a few more agonizingly silent seconds, Hermione spoke again.

"D'you want to move a bit closer?" she asked tentatively.

"I-I'm fine here," Ron said quickly, voice hoarse and eyes now locked back onto the Shack.

There was another silence.

"Are you sure?" Hermione said suddenly. And to both of their amazement, she took a small step towards him.

Ron began to panic. What was this, what was going on? How should he handle this? Should he just run?

"Well," he said, taking a daring inch towards her direction now, "I'm a bit cold now too."

"Really?" she whispered, taking two more steps and turning towards him.

"Yeah," Ron breathed, closing the tiny gap between them and looking down and her.

She met his eyes and smiled. He smiled slowly back and opened his arms up to her. Carefully, Hermione wrapped her arms around Ron's waist and leaned her head against his chest. Being much taller than she was, Ron was able to not only rest his chin on the top of her head, but he practically hid her completely in his jacket.

How long they stayed like that, neither of them knew. They were too wrapped up in themselves...literally. But it wasn't until much later that they pulled apart and together walked back down into Hogsmeade. Snow had begun to fall around them again, as they began talking about how they would approach Harry tonight.

But at least they weren't cold anymore.

A/n: So, we've had nothing, a hand moment, and now a hug. Anyone want to guess on WHAT ELSE I've got in store for these two? Lol. You review and I'll update, promise!