Ron met Harry and the rest of the team for Quidditch Practice in the Gryffindor Locker Room. Harry went through this year's strategy without anyone falling asleep.
Quite a feat, thought Ron, as the past years captains we well-known for their remedies for insomnia.
"Right team," Harry said, spiritedly, "let's get to work." Everyone grabbed their brooms and headed out to the pitch, but Ron stayed behind with Harry. Stella was the last to leave and gave Harry a very obvious wink.
"Smooth, Harry," Ron said, grinning.
"So what was it you wanted to talk to me about, Ron?" Harry asked. "And you'd better make it quick, we really need to practice. Our match with Ravenclaw is within the next month and I've heard that Cho has put together a pretty strong team."
"Well I-," Ron stuttered, "I think I-"
"Out with it already," Harry said, annoyed, "I haven't got all day!"
"I think I like Hermione," Ron said.
There, I said it, Ron thought. I finally said it. For the past few weeks I've been thinking all these strange thoughts about Hermione and having all sorts of crazy dreams. But now I've finally said it.
"You WHAT?" Harry said.
"Doesn't it seem like everyone's saying that today?" Ron joked.
"Ron, that's not funny. This is serious," Harry said.
"Well, I don't think it's that serious, Harry. I mean, we're friends. Just give me a couple of days to snap out of it, and I probably will," Ron said.
"How long?" Harry asked.
"How long what?" Ron said.
"How long have you…liked Hermione?" said Harry.
"Um, I don't know…a couple of days…maybe weeks…" Ron trailed off.
"Weeks? Ron, I don't think you're going to snap out of this. You like her…so what are you going to do about it?" Harry asked.
"Do about it? Well, I haven't really thought about doing anything. I mean, we've always been three, and I didn't want it to become us and you," Ron said, worriedly.
"Ron, I don't think you two going out will make a big difference in us being friends. You two will still be my friends, and I'll still be your friend. The only thing different is that the pair of you will be more than friends," Harry said.
"You really think so?" Ron said, "So it's okay if I ask her out?"
"Like I said, neither of us needs to ask permission when asking someone out," Harry said.
"Hey, what about the Hogsmeade weekend…mind if I borrow your idea?" Ron said.
"I'll do you one better," Harry said, smiling, "we'll make it a double date. Your only problem is how you're going to ask Hermione. See you on the pitch."
He's right, Ron thought, how am I going to ask for Hermione?
How am I going to ask Hermione? That question went round and round in his head through the entire match, to the point where he was missing goals. After practice, Ron went up to Harry with his idea.
"Okay, I think I have it," Ron said, "When I get back to the common room, I'm going to tell her I want to ask her something and take her out where we can talk in private."
"Sounds good, mate. I ran it by Stella, and she said it was fine. In fact, she said that it was about time. Seems she noticed what I didn't. Good luck," Harry said.
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KawaiiFryingPanChick: I don't know, is it wrong? You readers are really smart, you'll figure it out! Ron and Hermione, Harry and Stella…could this get any better? It just might.
Tigereyes92389:I'm glad you're excited, I'm excited too! Every time I write something, I think of a new twist. But if you put the clues together, or even discuss it amongst yourselves, you'll know what's going on. It might also help to find out what the title means.
Brittany Michelle Granger: Thanks for putting me on your favorite list, it means a lot. This story should be pretty long, considering I haven't even got to what I think are the good parts, and I'm already on chapter 14. Happy reading!