A/N Ok, finally the 4th chapter! Hope you like it. Took forever to type up.....so enjoy!

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Chapter 4: Even the Shy Prevail

After a long and grueling Divination class, Harry kicked Ron's ankle. Light enough so that is wouldn't leave a mark, but hard enough to let him know class was over. Ron inhaled sharply as he woke up, then all of the color drained from his face. All that was left were his freckles.

"Don't worry mate, I've seen Jessica look at you. There is no doubt in my mind that she will say yes." Harry said as the rest of the class gladly filed out.

"How do you know that though? I mean you said that about Lavender, and you were so wrong!" Ron said as he cringed slightly at the memory.

"Well, I know because Jack mentioned Jessica's interest in you, and I said I would get you to talk to her," Harry replied as he and Ron walked out. Jacklynn hadn't actually said anything to Harry, truth be told, they hadn't even talked since they got off the train, but Ron didn't need to know that/

"Really? Jack mentioned that Jess likes me?!" Ron said sounding both shocked and slightly relieved, "what class do Jess and Jack have right now?" Ron asked absentmindedly.

"Defense Against the Dark Arts, if I'm not mistaken," Harry said as he remembered that he was supposed to meet Jack after last class.

"Good luck with Jess, I'll see you later!" Harry said quickly as he noticed Jacklynn and Jessica walking down the corridor. Harry sprinted to catch up to them. Ron groaned and did the same.

"Hey guys! Um...Jessica, can I speak with you for a moment?" Ron held his breath waiting for an answer.

"Of course!" she replied in a bubbly, carefree manner. Ron let himself breathe as Harry and Jack walked away. "What's up?" Jessica asked.

"Well," Ron started, he cleared his throat and continued, "I've liked you for a bit now, and I was wondering if maybe you would like to have lunch, or just walk around the lake with me sometime?" Ron held his breath yet again. Jessica's face broke out into a huge smile.

"I'd love to!" she exclaimed, slightly unsure of what to do next. Ron let out a sigh of relief and Jessica giggled slightly.

"Awesome, well, I need to get to class. Um, I'll talk to you later ok?" Ron said as Jessica nodded. Out of nowhere Jessica hugged him. He hugged her back tightly. When they let go they both said goodbye and took off for their next classes. Ron rounded the corner and jumped into the air screaming, "YES!" everyone in the corridor stopped and looked at him, then continued on their way when he didn't do anything else. Ron looked at his watch and realized the bell was about to ring, so he took off at full speed, jumping down stairs, running through crowds of people, and made it through the front doors just as the bell rang. Ron cursed under his breath and thought to himself Well, at least Hagrid won't take away too many points for being late! Ron started to run towards Care of Magical Creatures. When Ron got to Hagrid's hut he realized that Slytherins were no longer taking this class with Gryffindor. As Ron walked over to Harry and Hermione he noticed that the other house was none other than...Ravenclaw! Ron smiled to himself as he looked through the people, looking for Jessica.

"Ron, five points from Gryffindor for your tardiness," Hagrid said regretfully. Ron looked over to Hagrid and nodded his head in understanding. Out of the corner of his eye, Ron noticed someone running towards the class. Ron focused on the person and realized it was Jessica. Jessica smiled coyly at Ron as she joined Cat and Jacklyn.

"Miss. Flood, you're late. Seven points from Ravenclaw." Hagrid said and Jessica nodded.

"Sorry professor," she said quietly, embarrassed for being late on the first day.

"It's alright, just please don't make a career out of it!" Hagrid said, smiling slightly to show that he wasn't mad. "Alright class, today I think I will pick your partners so that you can get aquainted with each other." Hagrid paused for a few groans to pass, "Can I have each house form a line. Good, now, whoever you are across from is your partner for the year!" Ron burst into a grin as he noticed Jack and Jess switch so Ron and Jess and Jack and Harry could be together. Harry smiled at this as well, more time with Jack! he thought to himself

"Now get with your partners and open your books to page 708. Quickly this is a short class today!" students bustled around getting their books open.

"Ok, I have here little insects that are so small you can barely see them. They are called Noseeums just for that reason. There are two in each jar, could one partner come up and get a jar and bring it back to you place." Both Ron and Harry jumped up. Once out of earshot Harry looked at Ron.

"So, I take it you asked her?" Ron nodded, "And?"

"And, I still need to figure out what to do. New at this remember?" Ron and Harry turned around to see Jack, Jess and Cat giggling, obviously Jess told the other two based on Jess's face.

"Does anyone know what Noseeums do?" Hagrid boomed once everyone had taken their seats again. Hermione raised her hand and Hagrid chuckled, "Yes, Hermione?"

"Noseeums change color based on the mood surrounding them. They also show the connection between any two people based on how close the insects get to one another." Hermione finished with a smile on her face.

"Very good Hermione! Ten points to Gryffindor! Now get to exploring these tiny insects!"

After class Jess approached Ron.

"Um, Ron? A moment please?" Ron nodded and gestured for Harry and Hermione to go ahead without him.

"What's up?" He asked curiously.

"I was thinking about your offer earlier, and I was wondering, would you like to skip dinner, then get something from the kitchens later?" she had a playful look in her eyes.

"Of course I would!" Ron said quickly.

"Cool, well, go drop off your books, and meet my by the lake." Ron nodded and bounded away, trying to get back as soon as possible.

Ron got into the Common Room and noticed Ginny sitting on a chair, a letter in her hand, and a smile on her face.

"Hey, why are you so happy?" Ron asked walking over to a table and setting his stuff down.

"Well I got this letter, Hedwig gave it to me. It says:
Ginny,
Meet me in the Astronomy tower at 8pm tonight!
Yours;
BC
but I don't know who that is!"

"Oh! You have a secret admirer! I'd go see who it is. Maybe it's...hmm...BC?" Ginny nodded waiting for an answer, "Oh, that Brian Clarence kid you like so much!" Ron said as his sisters eyes lit up.

"Do you think?" Ron shrugged.

"No harm in finding out. I won't be there at dinner, I have a date!" Ron smiled and left the Common Room, Ginny's mouth hanging open in shock.

A/N Yay! It's done, and chapter 5 will be up in the next couple days... leave a review...please...thanks

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