Disclaimer: If you want to see a disclaimer so badly then go to the chapter before this one for something along the lines of an "amusing disclaimer" from when I wasn't tired. And don't try to say you're too lazy to either!
Hi all. Sometimes guys are repulsive when they're trying to get your attention. You know? Or maybe if you're a guy you can tell me why they're so repulsive sometimes?Anyways I messed badly with the Thanksgiving deal! How s-toopid of me! LOL. Oh well next time I do something like that I'll get my facts straight and use a British holiday like...oh I dunno I'm not a Brit!
I just want to thank Miss-Court-A-Doo and bethzc for reviewing chapter 11. Sorry I couldn't thank you there because by the time I'd actually read the reviews the chapter was already posted. And now to current thanks!
Chrismukkah-hunnie: Yeah it was pretty nasty of me..:smirks:..But hey you've got the chapter now! I like keeping others in suspense. It's awesome when you're not the reader! Thank you for the review too!
JoJo the Jellyfish: I never want to guys to wait too long! I mean but I'm not mean. You know? Lol you probably don't but whatever. Thanks for reviewing!
lindsey-31: I didn't have to end it in a cliffhanger it's just more humorous for me that way. I like to be "all-knowing." All I know is that Thanksgiving is celebrated in Canada and the US. I suppose I should've confirmed if it was done elsewhere..:sigh:.. Guess I'm ignorant. Well here's the answer to that itching question. Thanks for your review too!
Brooke Monica: Finally someone who actually compliments the cliffhanger! Thanks! Sorry about the Thanksgiving ordeal. Meh I'll check my facts next time around. I'm glad you like the Peasegoods!
lollipop: Haha well I wouldn't want someone constantly bugging me so I better get a move on and post as quickly as I can! Thanks for the reviews and compliments too!
QueEnfullofDrama: Yup it's over. I know, I know, usually I'm not that mean. But yesterday was the 21st and Mean Girls came out on DVD so slight celebration LOL. Not really. Actually I have no clue why I did it. I'm happy you liked the cliffie. OoOoOo I haven't made that annoying jeopardy music for a long time! Thanks for your review and good luck with the meds! Must...rip...eyes...off...reviews...
hikaru: Wowie. Calm yourself! Actually never mind I like enthuasiasm! LOL yes me and my cliffies...you never know when they're coming. Are you a werewolf? 'Cause if you are I might be able to add you into the plot somewhere...lol..j/ks. Thank you for the review though!
owlpostagain: Yes, yes I know. I am dying of need to know ness of SO many stories! Everybody needs to learn to update SOON. lol. Thanks for the review too!
Bhekie: Seamus is beginning to bug everyone! But he's going to be around for a while. No break-ups yet. And when there are break-ups they'll be with people you didn't suspect! Thanks for reviewing too.
airhead14: But it was excelleeent (said -style-with-fingers-lasping-evily) Pansy? Eloise? ..:cackles:.. Who knows? Thank you for reviewing also!
bethzc: You know I'm wondering how my reviewers are dying and somehow becoming ressurected when the latest chapter comes out. Kind of freaky lol. Hermione won't be leaving Seamus...yet. Or so you all hope and expect! Thanks for the reviews too!
SwollenFridge: Well yeah I know I didn't explain that yet but all that will come out by the time the story is finished. Of course since the story is in Ron's perspective the others might know why and not of told him because...well now that's just too much plot lol. Thank you for reviewing!
Noubliz: I don't know how I can be so cruel. Oh wait, yeah I do because I am LOL! I hope it doesn't distract you too much. Thanks about the cliffhanger kudos and for the review too!
Miss-Court-A-Doo: Could be anybody I suppose but the answer is HERE. Da Da Da! Aren't almost all cliffhangers evil in good stories? Thanks for reviewing too!
Mijy: Who is it? Read ahead! Sometimes don't you wonder if I'm writing the thank-yous so lengthy to get you guys distracted? LOL. j/ks. Thank you for reviewing and all! Greatly appreciated.
Siriusfan9: Thanks! I'm glad I can voice Ron nicely. I have a friend who's a lot like him so yeah. I'm proud to have him to par according to you! I try. lol. I'm happy the family's appealing to you! I can also relate to the family dinner's myself. It's not something I enjoy but it's something I've gotten used to and I flow with.
Nandinha Shinomori: Yeah I'm a down-right witch! (Pun not intended!) I'm sure all the reviewers want to know who the girl is. Wow I'm glad you liked it and read it all in a day! Thank you SO much for saying my story is an exceptional one and taking the time to translate! It's so flattering and nice to hear! I totally understand the review and thanks for writing it and saying I'm a good writer! By the way what is your first language?
LunaAqua: Thank you for reviewing. I didn't think so many people would get so curious about the soul mate but they have which is awesome! hehe.
soonerchick117: Thanks! The Weasleys always have been and will be an interesting family. I glad you liked the part they played in this particular story.
fairygirl100: Just like Hermione can't see Ron's the "one" you can't see the girl I guess. She's sort of under your nose yet not quite. Thank you for revieiwng too!
Silver Ice: Yeah I know you were all expecting to find out but...meh. LOL. I was planning to add it in the chapter but yet I decided on the cliffie. Thanks for the thing about the explanations because I want people to understand what kind of people they are because I think each family might have one or two of them in it. Ross is a very Crabbe/Goyle type person lol. Thanks for revieiwing and just hold on a bit more it's here!..
Can I add that I love you all? You're the bestestest! LOL even though that's not a word! I realize the cliffhanger might've been a surprise one but that's how I like to do my cliffies. Sudden death style. I think it's awesome you all reviewed. Thank you so much! Well enough blab more write eh?
Daphne Greengrass.
Ron coughed up his pumpkin juice, "Daphne Greengrass?"
She was standing there looking especially pale against all the red hair. Her blood red mouth was pulled into a smirk.
"Weasley" she tutted, "Close your mouth."
"You know each other?" Fred asked arching an eyebrow.
"Yes, I interviewed him" Daphne said simply and took a seat between Fred and George.
"Well how wonderful! You're both already accquainted!" Mrs. Weasley said smiling.
"Yes quite" Daphne said taking a sip from her glass of pumpkin juice and scowling as if it was something very untasteful, "George what is this anyways?"
"Pumpkin juice" George said poking at his turkey. Daphne didn't comment but Ron never saw her drink out of that glass again.
"So do you work with Hermione?" Harry questioned casually. Ron had told him about the Vampire but he doubted Harry knew that she was seated in front of his eyes.
Daphne nodded slowly and she caught Ron's eyes. They were teasing him. Daring him to speak up and exclaim to them all that she was a Vampire. Ron suddenly felt that he wasn't hungry anymore. How could he be when his brother was with a Vampire? His soul mate.
'That doesn't mean a thing' Ron chatised himself, 'The Ministry could've gotten it mixed up.'
But he knew it couldn't be true. The Ministry didn't just 'mess things up.' How could they be meant for one another when Daphne and George were complete opposites. It was like mixing jelly and cheese. It wasn't right and he'd know since he'd ate a jelly-and-cheese-sandwich himself. Then again he and Hermione were opposites and he was crazy about her.
He almost wished he'd never met Daphne and never known she was a Vampire. How happy would he have been then to finally meet George's soul mate. He'd have thought she was sort of pale and dark and strange looking but not that she was a Vampire.
"Molly I see stains on the tablecloth and you know I really can't eat on a tablecloth with stains on it" Mrs. Peasegood said with a sigh.
"What do you suggest I do then Jocelyn?" Mrs. Weasley said through clenched teeth while mantaining a forced smile.
"Ron" Daphne said drawing attention away from the silent ongoing argument between his mother and his aunt, "Who are you here with?"
"Hermione..." Ron said slowly. He was going to be sure to be extra careful talking to Daphne this time around. No entrancing this time.
"Oh really?" Daphne said in mock surprise, "I thought Hermione was with Seamus?"
Ron could feel his face burn up. He realized how pathetic he must've seemed to everyone today. Bringing someone else's girlfriend to the dinner. What was he thinking? He shouldn't have said yes when Hermione proposed the idea.
"She is with Seamus" Ron said flatly.
"Then why is she here with you?" Daphne inquired getting thoroughly intrigued.
"Daph-
George began to speak but was interrupted when Ron managed to respond.
"She's doing me a favor" Ron clarified with as much dignity as he could muster at the moment.
"So you've brought someone else's girlfriend to the dinner?" Sissy implored a smug grin hitching across her face.
"I see no problem with it as long as he's brought her plantonically" Mrs. Weasley sniffed coldly.
"Molly are you saying that you permit your boys to date young ladies who are currently dating other men? That's direct support of infidelity" Mrs. Peasegood demanded trying to come across as shocked. Instead she looked elated for nailing something on Mrs. Weasley.
"That's not what she meant!" Ginny huffed indignantly. She seemed furious at Mrs. Peasegood's attempt to tarnish Mrs. Weasley's good-natured reputation.
"Oh shut up Ginny" Lola said with a slight eyeroll.
"Don't you go telling my little sister to shut up! You shut up!" Fred yelped.
"Don't you tell my little sister to shut up!" Ross piped up suddenly. He surprised everyone by his little speech. Usually Ross never spoke a word when there was food on his plate.
"What do you plan to do about it?" Fred retorted. The anger and intesity level in the room seemed to be rising...
"I'll punch your face out" Ross growled, taking a bite of turkey between every other word.
"I'd like to see you try" Fred said a mischeavious smile.
Ross' eyes darted from his Thanksgiving dinner to the superior expression on his face. To the surprise of all in the room he chose pride over hunger and lunged at Fred suddenly across the dinner table. Food fell every which way. And Ron saw cranberry sauce slide all over Ross' fat stomach. He felt a warm wet sensation in his pants but not from Hermione's hand landing on his thigh and giving it a squeeze but from all the gravy that fell into his lap. Luckily his glass of pumpkin juice didn't fall on him but fell to the floor and shattered. Harry who was covered in stuffing made a splendid catch of the turkey and Charlie managed to duck the knife that was making for his forehead. Becky let out a stifled cry as the pitcher of pumpkin juice fell into her lap causing another one of her dress robes to be ruined at another Weasley event. Fleur patted her back sympathetically and led her out of the kitchen to the bathroom.
Fred and Ross were rolling around the floor in the mess of their dinner. Arms and legs flailed wildly. Harry, George and Ron stood to cheer Fred on as the rest of the onlookers shook their heads miserably in protest.
"Oh dear" Mr. Weasley said wearily, "Fred, Ross, get off each other. This isn't the time."
But the shouts of "Fight, Fight, Fight!" drowned out his word of reason. In the background, Mrs. Weasley and Mrs. Peasegood began their own argument.
"Tell your boy to get off my baby!" Mrs. Peasegood squealed, her handbag swining like crazy at her side.
"Why don't I tell your baby to shove-
"Come on Fred you can take the Pansy!" George cheered. Roars of triumph erupted when Fred socked Ross in the nose.
suddenly became aware of the current wrestling match in her kitchen and took immediate action.
"FRED! ROSS!" she shouted over the rest of them, "Do not continue to fight! No! Alright that's it! Expelliarmus!"
Fred and Ross both flew apart to different parts of the room. Fred landed on the table and Ross against a window, which cracked under his mass pressure. They got up soon enough and the silence that followed was almost frightening.
"I cannot believe that my family would ever do such a-such a-" Mrs. Weasley broke off unable to speak any further.
"It's not our fault!" Ron spoke suddenly, "It's Daphne's!"
He pointed to her rather lamely and stupidly. He didn't know why he was blaimg her but it was her fault. She stared at him with raised eyebrows. And for once Ron thought she looked frightened of what he was about to say next. She was afraid he would spill her secret and his family wouldn't accept her any longer. Ron knew they had a mutual silent agreement that he was not going to give away the secret. But some promise were meant to be broken.
"She did this because she thinks she can tempt be and I'll do nothing! Like I won't give away that she's a Vampire!" Ron exclaimed.
"Ron!" George and Hermione gasped together. A rush of guilt flooded him as he realized the horror of what he'd done.
Daphne shut her eyes and breathed out slowly. Everyone was silent aside from Penelope and Mrs. Peasegood who were screaming uncontrollably.
"Is this a joke?" Mrs. Peasegood breathed, "Molly you know full well I have a fear of Vampires and ghosts!"
Before could speak the ghoul in the attic began howling again.
"Is-is that a ghost?" Mrs. Peasegood whimpered, "This is it Molly, we're leaving! I don't suspect we'll be back next time you invite us over for Thanksgiving! I always knew you were jealous!"
Mrs. Peasegood grabbed Mr. Peasegood and dragged him out of the kitchen. Their children followed them with the rest of the household on their tail.
"Jocelyn wait" Mrs. Weasley called out. Mrs. Peasegood stopped in her steps.
"Yes Molly?" Mrs. Peasegood said hoping to get an apology.
"You forgot your handbag" Mrs. Weasley replied calmly holding it out. Mrs. Peasegood gave a frustration "Hmph!" and snatched her bag away.
"Thank you Molly and did you know your bra strap is showing?" Mrs. Peasegood snarled. Ron stepped forward but Mrs. Weasley's arm stopped him in his tracks.
"At least I'm wearing a bra" Mrs. Weasley said standing tall and proud.
A few people gave appreciative laughs and Mrs. Peasegood let out an odd sort of whiny before stomping out the door. Bill shut it behind them and turned back to face them all. They opened their mouths to apology to Mrs. Weasley but nothing seem to come out. What was their to say? They'd messed up badly. The Peasegoods were likely to never come back. Which seemed to Ron a rather good thing.
But yet Mrs. Weasley didn't shout but said quietly, "Living room, now."
Nervously they marched to the living room and stood there uncomfortably. They were sure to get it now.
"Sit" Mrs. Weasley ordered. They all sat in a chorus and glanced between each other with shifty eyes. All of their eyes darted to Mrs. Weasley, however, when she began to laugh hysterically.
"That-laughs-was the-giggles-best Thanksgiving-more laughter-ever!" Mrs. Weasley said through peals of laughter. She fell into a seat beside Luna who stared at her wide-eyed.
"But Mum-you're not mad?" Fred questioned unnerved.
"Mad? No! I've been trying to think of a way to get rid of the dinner tradition for about fourteen years!" said sighing with contentment, "And the ghouls sounding like a ghost and the whole Daphne being a Vampire, it was perfect!"
"I'm sorry" Daphne mumbled lowering her eyes. Her reaction made the atmosphere in the room gain seriousness.
"I-I think it's cool that you're a Vampire" Harry said anxiously, "You know, cause I've never met one."
A short silence preceded until Ginny spoke up, "Me...me too."
"Yes but obviously Ron doesn't agree" George hissed sounding mad for the first time in a long time. Ron winced. He'd made him that way. George stood and huffed out of the room. Daphne shot him a dirty look and chased after George.
The family looked upon Ron expectantly.
"What do you-? You want me to fix this?" Ron gruffed, "Mum shot him a glare-oh alright. I'll go talk to him."
Ron roamed through the house searching for George. This was one of those situations he often didn't find himself in. It usually took something incredibly terrible to upset George. Actually Ron found he hadn't seen him upset since his father was in St. Mungo's when a Death Eater had hit him with seven Stunners in a row that nearly killed him.
Finally Ron found George hunched on the same rock he'd been on at Ginny's Birthday Party. Daphne was kneeling beside him and patting his back with her white hands. Her head was placed in his back and he stroked her smooth hair slowly. Ron didn't know if it was because it was awfully dark or maybe he was hallucinating but somehow underneath the starry sky they looked almost perfect for each other. Well perhaps not perfect. Right. That was the word. They looked right. As if it was meant to be. Sometimes maybe opposites were put together so that they could balance out their strengths and weaknesses.
"George" Ron whispered as quietly as possible, "George can I talk to you."
"Go away Ronniekins" George sulked. But it seemed Daphne wouldn't let him do so.
"George, talk to him" Daphne said in a tone Ron never heard her use, "He may be an idiot but he is your brother and everything worked out. Didn't it?"
George stared at Ron then nodded. Daphne gave an actual smile then stood.
"I'll give you two some alone time" Daphne said passing Ron.
"Thanks" he said oddly nodding.
She nodded seriously before walking inside.
"George, I'm a prat" Ron breathed out.
George's light-hearted laughter floated through the air, "I know that."
"I'm sorry too" Ron responded.
"I know that too" George admitted, "Just don't do it again, alright? Or else next time I'll have to hex your face to swell like buttocks."
"Promise" Ron said giving an appreciative laugh. George gestured for him to sit next to him and Ron sat.
"She's pregnant" George said.
"She-what?" Ron said in surprise.
"Yeah, I reacted the same way. It's lucky I love her" George said rubbing his eyes sleepily.
"Sure is" Ron said and he gave a low whistle.
"Do you think I'll make a good father?" George questioned him.
Ron pondered his for a moment before saying, "Definitely. You'll teach the kid how to play pranks on all it's little friends and when they get to Hogwarts you can tell them about all the secret passages and stuff. Your baby's going to be a Quidditch player and a good one at that because of the Weasley genes."
George grinned, "You think so?"
"I know so" Ron said simply.
"You'll make a great father too I bet" George said thoughtfully, "But your kid won't have as much fun as mine because it's going to have Hermione for a mother."
"Hermione?" Ron said incredulously, "She isn't ever going to be with me."
"Au contraire" George replied, "You'll end up together it's obvious. Karma, Ron, Karma."
Was it? Ron smiled warmly. Even if it wasn't it was nice to hear. A change from hearing about how her and Seamus were perfect. It was then that Ron noticed something on George's back and gave a gleeful laugh. Someone had hexed the back of his robes to glow the words, 'Hex me' in bright red. Evident work of a girlfriend that was catching onto her boyfriend's habits. Maybe, just maybe, Daphne Greengrass was George's soul mate.
Author's Note: Too busy to comment much. Hope you liked it! Please review! Couldn't get it edited! Sorry! Bye!
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