A/N-ugh, school just got tougher! I have a science project I must start on so updates might be less frequent. Sorry!

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Hermione quickly dashed to the Great Hall just in time for Dumbledore's speech. She quickly seated herself down next to Ron.

"Silence!" Dumbledore commanded as the whole Great Hall hushed down. "I am sorry to bring you grave news. Our dear Professor Sybill Trelawney has passed away. It seems that she choked on a piece of tofu. For that reason, there will be no school today," Dumbledore announced.

"Yay!" cried the whole Great Hall. Dumbledore chuckled.

"Hermione!" Ron cried as they embraced tightly. "I've missed you so much!"

"Me, too!" Hermione agreed. The day was spent happily recounting what happened in the past few months.

Lavender kept glancing at Ron throughout the whole day. Ron noticed occasionally and hoped that Hermione didn't.

"Guess what?" Ron said.

"What?" Hermione asked.


"There's a Hogsmeade trip this week!" Ron replied.

"Oh, that's great! I came just in time!" Hermione exclaimed.

Ron ran to Seamus a few hours later.

"I need your help," Ron said.

"What?"

"I need to think of a romantic date for Hermione and me before tonight!" Ron cried.

"Hmm, how about a calm evening by the lake!" Seamus suggested.

"That sounds great! Thanks mate!" Ron cried as he ran to talk to Hermione.

"Hermione, get dressed quickly!" Ron cried as he ran past her to the boys' dormitory. Hermione didn't think twice and headed to get dressed.

Ron came out wearing a black shirt from his brother Charlie and a pair of black pants from the twins. Hermione was wearing a dark blue dress that was just above her knees. Her hair was tied up in a high ponytail.

"You look great," Ron commented as he took her hand.

"And so do you," Hermione replied. "What's the occasion?"

"Our first date!" Ron stated as he led her to the lake. There was a picnic basket and a cloth will roses on it spread out.

"Oh, this is so sweet of you!" Hermione commented. Ron smiled happily.

They both sat down and enjoyed the turkey sandwiches and pumpkin juice Ron had asked the elves to make. Then they ate desert: éclairs, cream puffs, and a chocolate cake with strawberries and blueberries.

"That was fantastic, Ron!" Hermione exclaimed. She turned around and looked at him. "Thanks so much!"

"Your welcome," Ron said. "And how about we end this wonderful date with a um..a" Ron tried to say kiss, but he couldn't do it.

"Kiss?" Hermione finished off. Ron smiled as Hermione placed her soft, smooth lips on his. He nibbled on her lower lip and she opened up to let his tongue in. They stayed in a lip lock for quite a few minutes, Ron tasting every corner of her mouth.  His hands moved down her body as he fondled with her breasts. Hermione sighed. Then he let go.

"That was.." Ron started.

"Awesome?" Hermione finished. Ron smiled again as he pulled her into his lap and put his arms around her waist.

Lavender came out from near the bushes and ran back to Hogwarts, crying.

"What's the matter, Lav?" asked Parvati as she came to the aid of her friend.

"I saw R-ron and H-H-hermione together outside," Lavender said in between sobs. Parvati patted her on the back reassuringly.

"It's okay. There will be others," Parvati said.

"I guess," Lavender replied.

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Enjoying the romance? I'm not really good at romantic scenes so give me a break. Anyways, lots of action in the next chappie. Maybe I shouldn't call it action because there won't be a battle yet. Just more interesting stuff. U'll see…And it's long! So you'll enjoy it!

Thank yous:

Daisie- You're back! Yippeers! Lol, ginny being possessed? Now where did you get that idea? Well you'll see! *giggles* o glad u enjoyed masquerade! If you want any more d/g stories or ss/hg stories I've got tons! I'll mention a few of the best at the end! Thanks, eek 100! Maybe I'll get 200! Lol, that's wat I call a dream..200 reviews…lol. Oh, I read ur stori! It's reallllllllllllllllllllllllllliii good! Bravo! U must update soon since I updated! Thanks for the review! Cheers!

Sara D- Yay! Me glad me made u feel better! Ouch, I hope u've gotten better! Get better soon if u haven't! Well, Ginny's mystery will unravel soon…I checked out ur livejournal! Its really neat! What's your aim, msn, or yahoo sn? I'd love to chat with you! Thanks for the review! Update ur stories soon!

Ariestar- Sorry, it's not long this time but the next chapter is! It's like 8 pages! Thanks for making the button happy! Do it again! Lol! Thanks for the review!

Cathy- Thankies! The battle is chapter 23 so you'll have to wait a tad! What's your aim, yahoo, or msn sn? I'd love to chat with you! Thanks for the reviews!

Ckat44-Thwankies my 100th reviewer! Yep, I'm twisty and turny! Thanks for the review!

Lucifer Frost- Badgers and mushroom? Hmmm…that's a tad odd..i should teach my friends! Lol! As to where Ginny was, it will be revealed soon! Lol, yep I must agree with you! Draco and Severus r soo cute! Lol! Thanks for the review!

Smileyface1314-No she was not! Arghsies! (your word) Ginny's location will be revealed soon! Glad u liked the dream! Thanks for the review! Buffaloes! And Moose!

ILUVRONWEASLEY-Yay! Lol, A.D.D.! Lol, did the dream give u nightmares? Lol, hermi is coming to town! But how long will she last…Thanks for the review! TATA!

Recommendations:

Daisie's It's Not Easy To Belong

Killtheposeurs' The Tiki Game, Hogwarts Gets Wired, and Le Garcon Qui Ne Vit Pas Plus (don't worry it's not in French and when she does use French she translates. It made an excellent one-shot and it's doing great so far!)

Dragon_fire10's Winter's Shadow (SS/HG)

Gypsybaby21's Knock on the Sky and the sequel A Day Without Rain (D/G)

Dazma's Pen Pals and Twin Shades of Grey (D/G)

I think 5 is enough, don't you? Well don't forget to check those stories out! And check out all my reviewers stories, too! Have funs!