A/N: Thanks for the reviews. Hope you liked the cliffhanger! You must be cursing me right now, well, let's check in on Ginny and Harry. Then we will see Hermione's reaction.

Chapter 7: Old Friends and More

"Harry, another drink mate?"

"Thanks Oliver, that would be great," Harry turned back to Neville, "So, you guys were assigned to Austria, huh? I wonder why Moody sent three of you out there. Do they suspect some activity out there?"

Neville shrugged, "Not sure, he didn't give us too much information. We all just ran into each other at the headquarters," Neville looked around and lowered his voice, "So you and Ginny, huh?"

Harry smiled and blushed a bit, "Well, it was just strange when I saw her again. All these feelings just hit me. Made me realize how much I missed her."

"How sappy, Potter," Oliver joined in on the conversation. He handed Harry a glass of firewhiskey, "I Don't blame you, she sure has become a looker. So how is Hermione?"

"Just fine. Her and Ron are at dinner now, they should be here any minute."

Oliver and Neville both raised an eyebrow, "Are they a couple, too?" asked Neville.

Harry laughed, "No, no. Just catching up I suppose. Although, I believe Ron's got an eye out for her. He's got some competition though."

Harry told the men of the activities of the previous Saturday night. Both men grinned menacingly, "Oi, we should have a good show then, huh?" asked Oliver

Harry was about to respond when Draco apparated into the room, "Just saw Hermione and Ron. They will be by after dinner. Harry, where's Ginny?"

"She's showing Seamus around the Manor," he laughed, "I think she may want to move in soon."

Draco laughed, "Hey, I won't mind the company. This place is too big. Now, who's up for a shot?"

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Hermione looked at Ron in shock. Did he just say that? What was she suppose to say? Was she supposed to be in love with him too? Before she could respond, he spoke.

"I don't expect you to feel the same, 'mione. I just thought it was fair to tell you is all."

"Ron, you just, I just...well I wasn't expecting that. It just came out of left field."

"Out of where?"

"It's an expression. Ron, its fair for me to tell you this, but don't be upset with me."

"Your in love with Draco," Ron looked back down and became enamored with his fork.

"No, goodness, I barely know him. But I, I am not sure I share those feelings with you or not Ron."

"Can I say something?" he asked quickly.

"Go ahead."

"Well, I just think it's weird. Saturday night, you despised Draco the beginning of the night, and then by the end of the night, you two were shagging. Just makes no sense to me. Women just confuse me."

"Ron, alcohol had a good deal to do with that."

"And? You are obviously attracted to him. You weren't that drunk Hermione."

Hermione started to get furious. Ron had no right to judge her on one night, "Ron, you have been gone for three years. I started really feeling something for you before you left. But well, things change Ron. I realized our friendship is too dear to me to ruin with romance."

Ron nodded slowly, "I understand."

"Are you sure? I mean, I don't want us to have this weird thing with us now. That just would be horrible."

He smiled at her and stood. He threw money on the table and walked over to her. He placed a hand on her shoulder, "I am sure. But don't think I won't fight for you. Now let's get to Draco's," and with that, he bent down and kissed her head. He pulled back, "Race ya!," and he apparated.

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"Ron! Hey mate!"

Ron smiled wide as he appeared into Malfoy Manor, "Wood? Longbottom? This is great!" He embraced his friends, "How are you all?"

"Weasley!" Seamus Finnegan came down the stairs, "Good seeing you!"

Ginny followed quickly behind him. As Ron and Seamus shared their hellos, she looked around, "Where's Hermione?"

"Right here, OH MY GOODNESS!" Hermione ran towards the group of men.

The eight friends talked wildly throughout the next hour. The alcohol flowed and everyone was clearly having a hell of a time.

Finally, Ginny spoke above the crowd, "Shh! I have an idea. Now, you all may think this a bit childish but, it will be fun."

Groans were heard throughout the room, "Ginny, I think you need to slow down on the drinks," chuckled Seamus.

The group laughed and Ginny scowled at Seamus, "Hush it Finnegan! Now listen, this will be great. Let's play truth or dare, except no dares, just truth!" Groans were heard again, "Now quiet this will be fun, and to make a twist, the questions have to be about when we were at Hogwart's."

"Actually, this sounds fun," said Hermione.

"Oh, come on! This is stupid," announced Harry.

"Harry think about it. You will learn some dirt on your friends you never knew. All of you, don't you want to know?"

The group was quiet and one by one agreed to play.

"GREAT! First question," she turned to Neville, "who was the first girl you ever had a crush on in?"

"Oh, geesh Ginny, come on!" protested Ron.

Ginny glared at her brother and Ron suck into his chair. The rest of the group was watching Neville anxiously. He began to fidget a bit, but then sat up with confidence, "Susan Bone."

"The girl from Hufflepuff, "asked Draco.

"Yeah, I always thought she was very pretty. She's married now you know. To a muggle," he shrugged, "Oh well."

"Alright, Neville, now you ask someone," said Ginny.

Neville sat with his thoughts for a moment, then a grin spred across his face, "Draco, same question."

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A/N: There I go again, don't you hate me? Who was draco's first crush? We'll see. R&R!!