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Chapter 3
The applause was wild, mostly from the first and second years, who had missed the Triwizard Cup. Ron looked as if he had seen a ghost.
Dumbledore lifted his hands up and the doors swung open. "The train is here. You may stop to admire the Durmstrang ship on your way. Those of you staying, then... stay. Those of you going, then... go."
Students poured out the door as Ron and Harry watched. Harry caught a glimpse of Hermione fighting her way into the Great Hall amidst the steady stream of students.
He turned and noticed Ron had noticed Krum notice Hermione, who noticed only the crowd of students she finally succeeded in pushing her way through.
"Herm-ninny!" said Krum as he walked down the aisle between the long tables. Hermione looked up to see Krum and smiled. They met in the middle of the tables and hugged, simply a friendly embrace. Although Ron obviously did not think so.
Ginny Weasley came over and sat down next to Harry, diagonally across from Ron. "They make a nice couple, don't you think?" she said, the light reflecting merrily in her green eyes as she watched the two exit the Great Hall.
"Shut up Ginny! He's no good for her! He's up to something. I can feel it!"
With that, he stood up and turned towards the doors. "I think I'll go and tickle the statue of St. Elmer. And then I'll see what Peeves is up to. And then –"His words became inaudible as he exited the Great Hall.
Ginny turned to Harry. "He likes her, you know." "Huh? Who?" was Harry's brilliant reply.
"Ron. Likes Hermione." Ginny insisted. But Harry just snorted. "Ron? And Hermione? They get on each other's nerves more then anything. And besides, Ron would have told me."
"I don't think he knows it himself." Was her answer.
A/N: I know, I know, I promised it would be longer. I'm sorry! I'm not making any promises, but maybe the next one will be longer.