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Chapter 2

Catching Up (Ron)

Ron had been bored out of his mind since the end of term. Fred and George were busy running their quite successful business, sadly Ron had yet to visit them. Percy was still in his parents' "bad books" but he was trying to work his way out, much to Ron's amusement. Bill and Charlie were off somewhere doing something for the Order, and it seemed his parents were also busy doing the same. The only person he had to talk to was Ginny, and she wasn't exactly keen on spending the summer hanging out with her brother. But Ginny and Ron still practiced for Quidditch, Ginny playing Chaser, which she had switched to after Harry's 5th year.

Ron hadn't received any letters from Harry, which was expected since Ron had stated that Hermione may have had a point to what she'd said. But Hermione hadn't written either, which was unlike her, but Ron wasn't worried she was probably vacationing in some Muggle city that he'd never heard of. Yeah, he told himself, that was it, she was having loads of fun in some weird Muggle city meeting some Muggle girls...and boys. Okay now he was worried, the thought of Hermione with other guys bothered him even though Hermione had never been with Ron either.

Just then a large tawny owl fluttered in through the open window. The owl carried an envelope with the Hogwarts crest emblazoned across the flap. He took the letter, looked at the owl and gestured towards the cage on top of the armoire. The owl hooted its thanks and flew to settle itself in the cage to rest before the return journey

Ron looked at the letter:

To Mr. Ronald Weasley

The Bed

The Most Comfortable Bedroom

The Burrow

He quickly tore the letter open and two pieces of parchment fell out. He picked up one and discovered it was his supply list. He quickly checked it over before setting it aside. He picked up the other piece of parchment and read:

Dear Mr. Weasley,

I am pleased to inform you that you have been promoted to the status of Senior Prefect as has each sixth year prefect from last year. I expect you to be in the Prefects compartment of the Hogwarts Express no later than 11:30 am on September 1st, as the train leaves at 11. At that time you will receive instruction. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

Sincerely,

Professor M. McGonagall

Head of Gryffindor House

Deputy Headmistress

Well he wasn't Head Boy. He had had mixed feelings about the position anyway. He wanted to be successful and leave behind something people at Hogwarts would always remember but he couldn't take anymore responsibility especially with N.E.W.T.'s this year. He figured Hermione would be Head Girl, she was a shoo-in, but he couldn't figure out for the life of him who would be Head Boy.