Time passed quickly, and before anyone knew what was happening the grounds were covered in snow and Peeves was singing twisted Christmas carols.

Ron, Harry, and Hermione were sitting by the fireplace. Hermione was reading a book and Harry and Ron were lounging about. The common room was practically empty. Most of the students were playing in the snow.

"So, Ron, got any plans for Christmas?"

"I'm going back to the Burrow. You're welcome to come stay if you want, mate."

"Sounds good to me, what about you Hermione?"

"I'm staying at school."

"That's no fun by yourself! I'll stay as well!"

"And so will I! I'll just go send a letter to Mum explaining."
Hermione and Harry just nodded at Ron who was already headed towards the owlery. Harry just shook his head at his friend's retreating form. He really ought to ask Hermione out before she got interested in other boys. Harry had spotted her staring at Dean in History of Magic, but was sure he was still going out with Ginny. Perhaps Hermione was just daydreaming, though she was highly unlikely to do that in a class.

It appeared that most were so worried about Voldemort that they wanted to visit their family while possible. The trio were the only people left besides several Ravenclaws, a shy Hufflepuff first year, and an annoying Gryffindor fourth year.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione sat down for breakfast and began to eat toast with marmalade.
"So later I think we should visit Dobby and bring food so we can have dinner with Hagrid."

Ron and Hermione nodded each lost in their own thoughts. It was odd really, normally Hermione was very down to Earth and Ron inhaling all the food around him. Harry noticed this and decided to speak up.

"Anything happen before this morning that I don't know about?" he asked suspiciously.

"Seamus asked me out and I said no." Hermione answered.

"And my mum seemed a little too excited that I wanted to stay here." Ron added.

After saying this they disappeared into their own thoughts yet again, but this time came back quickly.

"How could you go out with Seamus! The boy detested Harry and called him a liar for a year!"

"I'm not going out with him, Ron. And if I was why would you care? You always seem to hate boys I like. Why is that?"

"They're all gits.!"
"ARE NOT!"

"ARE TOO!"

"WHY DO YOU CARE?"

"WHY DO YOU CARE IF I CARE?"

"PRAT!"

"KNOW-IT-ALL!"

"BOTH OF YOU SHUT-UP!"

At this Hermione and Ron lapsed into silence and Harry dragged them out of the Great Hall, ignoring the many stares that were headed their way.

"Honestly you two!" he cried in exasperation. "We were having a normal breakfast and I don't see why you had to go at it again with your bloody arguments! Ron, Hermione, why do you bother each other so much?"

It was then that the Harry realized that Ron yelled because he was jealous. He wondered if he could make Ron confess that but it didn't seem likely that he would.

"On second thoughts, why don't we all study?" Harry suggested. Both Ron and Hermione looked startled by this suggestion. "I really don't think it's a good idea to research why you fight."

Ron mouthed a 'thanks' and Hermione gave Harry a quizzical look.

"Harry, you're acting a little strange….I'm just going to go somewhere else and we'll talk when you two've come around." Patting his shoulder Hermione sauntered off to the common room. Ron just stared after her and then turned to Harry.

"Thanks, mate."

"No problem, just make sure you come out with the truth sometime, all right? Now, let's go to the kitchens."

Hermione, who hadn't really gone to the common room, stared after them looking even more puzzled than before.

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Authors Note: You guys are great! I got an excellent response to the last three chapters and I was estactic. Pretty soon I am going on vacation and won't be able to post for around two weeks. Luckily I will be here until Saturdaymorning so I will still be able to post some chapters. Remember, the romantic climax is coming up. Next chapter actually.

Ronkid8829: My beta reader is great! You can ask her, Desipoplover13 but she might already have to much to handle. I am forwarding her your reveiw. Erm, I doubt I would be very good at spelling because I really can't spell but I would love to do it for one story. Of course, I'm going on vacation till the 25th but if you wait I'll do it. If not my beta reader is great.

Funness: Its not that I don't like Spiderman, its just not my thing. Oh well, I will wait. After all, I am going on vacation.

Starsmiles: I'm orginal! Yeah! They were beating themselves up because Harry showed no self control. If you were spying and the person you were with blew their cover you might be upset as well. Aren't we all looking forward to character death? I know I am.

CrystalizedLily: Nobody likes Dudders! Glad to hear I have gained a new reader!

Trumpet-Geek: I have never been to band camp, my jazz band did take a trip to Disneyland though. That was fun. Glad you think that they are awesome, I try my best.