Disclaimer ~ I do not own the characters. I only own the plot.

I am trying to think of a way to please all of you. Everyone wants the story to go in opposite directions. Some want Harry to be caught; some do not want Harry to be caught. Well, it's my story, God Damnit, and I'll do what I please, Woman! Now go do the dishes and get me a beer! *Burps and sticks hand down pants, in Al Bundy fashion. *

This chapter may make you incredibly angry, but go with it. I know I am. And don't bother flaming me for it. Don't waste your time writing them, because I'm not going to waste my time reading them.

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Harry stepped back, dropping the young red head to the ground. "Harry!" He peeked over his shoulder at Ron. He had about 20 seconds before his life came crashing down around him. He knew Ron would have found out sooner or later, he just preferred it be later.

He stood up tall and turned around to meet his friend, "Harry, I thought you weren't coming! Ginny?" He peered around Harry's shoulder.

"Hi, Ron." Ginny waved shyly from the ground.

"Hi, Ron? Is that all you can say? And you!" Ron turned and pointed his finger at Harry. "I thought I told you no."

"It was my fault, Ron." Hermione stepped up from behind him.

"What are you talking about, Hermione?" Ron turned away.

Hermione took a deep breath. "I was the one who told Harry to go behind your back. It was my idea for him to meet her here, today." She looked down at her hands. Hopefully, if her plan worked well, some of the blame would be taken off Harry and put on her.

Ron looked at every body once, before turning and walking away. They waited silently before Ron left before speaking again.

Ginny turned to Harry, "So, you never would've asked me out if Hermione wouldn't have made you? I see." Ginny turned on her heal and down the street after her brother.

The two sighed and turned to another. "I'm sorry Harry. At least I saved you from Ron." She cracked a smile, but it soon faded after Harry's solemn glance. "Don't worry. The Weasley temper will wear off in a while. Until then, it's just me and you." She swung her arm around Harry, and leaned her head on his shoulder.

"Do you want to go back?" Hermione nodded and he threw the cloak over their heads. The walk back to the castle was silent, as was the walked to the Gryffindor tower.

"I'm going to go back to my dorm, do you want to come? No doubt that Ron will be up in yours in a while." Harry nodded and followed Hermione up the stairs.

They entered her dorm and Hermione shoved a book under her door. "What's that for?" Harry pointed to the book.

"Oh. It let's Lavender and Parvati know that they can't come in. I just want to go to bed and I'm never going to be able to if they're in here." Harry nodded and walked over to her bed. She was laying on her side looking out her window.

He climbed in beside her, wrapping his arms around her waist. He lay his head on her pillow. She turned around and wrapped her arms around her neck and lay her head against his chest. She leaned up and kissed his lips softly, and he soon kissed her back.