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Heyheyhey! I'm in a good mood even though I have two HUGE tests tomorrow. Last week before x-mas break! Yay! Holiday Cheer all around! And if you don't celebrate Christmas, Happy Hannukah or Happy Kwanza or Eid Murbarak! Whatever you celebrate! Happy Birthday perhaps? Now to the thank-yous!
dancerrdw: Hey I'm glad you like it! Hope you're patient! Thanks! ;)
Nymphomaniac: NO! No, never. Harry wouldn't cheat. But something IS going on. Thank you for reviewing too!
MeryKey-7: Yes I brought back Seamus with full force. And no I can't kill him! I'm surprised at you all and your murderous thoughts on poor Seamus! I hate it when Ron is sad too though. Hah...good and dramatic guess. That's how it is usually. Thanks btw for your review!
Mental357: Hah...yes I know...Some think so but other's disagree! But an exact date is terrible for Ron either way. Boowoo! Thank you! (OH! Look who's the little poet!)
memommy27: Thanks for reviewing! And yeah I know time is the element now for Ron. It really does seem like Seamus is some horrible guy that is going to get the girl! I hate that feeling too! Yet sometimes fair just does not happen, you know? Not that I'm hinting at anything...I hope you enjoy the chappie anyways.
brokentoy19: I did have fun peeing! It's so weird how blissful that can feel sometimes lol. I know I was pondering over how to spell February for a bit too. Yeah something is UP with Harry and Becky and Luna! But it's not what you think. Harry's not a horrible pig! Thanks for reviewing too!
Sweetthang0013: Yup I know. He TOTALLY chickened out there. Hah...knock off Seamus...that's great! Thanks for volunteering to do it for me but no thanks! I like to bury the carcass myself! Ooo and thank you for reviewing also!
Brooke Monica: Thanks all around! Haha yay! I'm glad at least someone's not so confident I'm going to make it R/Hr at the end. Everyone expects me to but you never know...I could do anything! But whatever the ending you will NOT be disappointed!
angelps7: LOL! thanks for being so bubbly about it! I know those tense situations. I have a guy in my class that it's kinda the same with. It's no problem I like getting to hear about my reviewers sometimes. Thanks once again.
Chrismukkah-hunnie: I know. Surprisingly it's not as cold as it usually is where I live (Calgary). Thanks its nice to hear you enjoyed the chappie once again! Hugs a bunches!
SiriuslyInsane62442: I know but he covered up pretty well. Yep Daphne's a scary character. You never know what she's going to do! Yeah Seamus is soooo close to getting Hermione to marry him, it's scary! And the date's racing closer and closer...Whao Ginny-Draco now? Hmm...what changed your mind? And who are you thinking of having with Harry now? Hah...Frosty, how's he doing anyways? Thanks for the review too!
piratingspiderelf: Yeah Seamus and Hermione and even Ron are making people mad. Hah...wow how long have you hated Seamus? Oh and thanks for the c-o-m-p-l-i-m-e-n-t.
BuckNC: Yup the last Author's note was one of my more interesting messages. But when you gotta go I guess you really gotta go. I know Ron is really in a muck now. In what seemed almost like one chapter all the time in the world turned into a month. Thanks for reviewing btw.
Miss-Court-A-Doo: Yes,yes February is bringing a lot of things into Ron's world. Thanks for reviewing tooo!
Nandinha Shinomori: That's alright. My school life is killing me too! Homework and the social life. Yeah they're here in Canada now but they're still crazy about Brazil or Brasil. Not sure how it's spelled properly actually. Thank you for all the fabulousous compliments and as ever thank you for reviewing!
gonzogirl: Haha. Nicely put. Thank you for your review too!
AmyChris: Thanks! It's good to hear you missed the fic and actually are loving the chapters I've posted up since A.A. (After Asia). ;)
Bhekie: Wow I don't understand all you guys sudden violent nature towards Seamus! Ok maybe I do a bit...Anyways thanks for reviewing!
tasha: Hah...story enthuasist. Thanks! I'm glad that you've been reading my whole story. A real compliment for me! D I can't say anything on the Ron/Hermione relationship at the moment sorry! But thank you so much for reading and reviewing!
Silver Ice: Mmmhmm. I second that. It's 'happening'. Yeah everyone wants to get rid of Seamus but at least your idea is not illegal! I totally know what you mean. LOL, Jelly Bean, that's cute. Yeah the Weasley family is so bustling and interesting. It makes my family even more dull. It's just me, my mom and dad. No siblings! Not even a long lost one! And we only speak one person at a time. Lol ((sigh)) the life I lead...Oh and thanks for reviewing!
Rianna Potter: Good advice and thanks for reviewing!
Sabrina: I have another fic called 'Answers.' But it's not R/Hr. And it's a pretty big mess because my grammar was pretty baad. The plot is not bad though. Hah...I LOVE the bump idea! Thanks for reviewing.
Windcall: No! That isn't the intention. It's just what comes haha. Yesss Harry's situation is getting Sus-PEE-ci-OUS. Oh and the Vamp baby is another thing I'm looking forward to myself. I'll keep your advice in mind! ) Thanks!
LunaAqua: Yeah, he's taking a while isn't he? Seamus is totally planning the white wedding in a church with red roses. All that expected stuff. Someone needs to stop the horror! Btw thanks for the review.
Cariel: Yeah that's really good from me too. I will watch the punctuation in my dialogue more! Hmm...accent writing...I suppose I could give the Irish thingy a shot. I will when I've got the time. Thanks for the advice and review!
ellen2321: It's nice to hear Dumbledore was done correctly in your opinion. Means a lot! I dunno Seamus is gaining confidence and is expecting Hermione to say yes. The wedding is very unique. A clash of Harry and Luna's opinions. The baby look I'm still thinking of but I need the pale skin and red Weasley hair! And yes I do! Hah...I get the most questions for you of all my reviewers and it's enjoyable answering them! Oh and thanks a bunch for reviewing!
Balewilyiel: Oh in February? Happy Early Birthday! Also thank you for your review.
vikki1818: Wowzers thank you so much! Hmm good story suggestions? For AU go for Redivivus by Komilla or Inquiring Minds by . For humor or romance I suggest Attached to my Enemy by maraudersyears or She will be Loved by Moon Burst or She had the Perfect Life by Lavinia Lavender. I also suggest Legend of the Blood Moon by GothicAutumn, A Walk to Remember by Sultrie, Notes Abound by Shadow Phantom, The Dark Lord Who Stole Christmas by michelle-31a or Luna's Year by michelle-31a. Well that was quite a lot. Anyways hmm your plot idea is tempting but nah. LOL and thanks for reviewing.
"Hermione, will you marry me?" Seamus asked solemnly bending down on one knee. He extended a ring from his pocket. It was that beautiful diamond-clustered ring. (Author's Note: If you're curious Hermione's ring looks a bit like this: ) Everyone fell into a slight awe. The tension was unmountable. Ron stood above them on a parapet of white stone extending over a pale gray waterfall. It was a beautiful view from up here but Ron couldn't concentrate on it. What would Hermione say?
Her reply was however interrupted by a sudden violent shimmer that ran through the whole park. A real live Muggle Earthquake. Ron gripped the side of the parapet. It was swaying.
"Ron, get off that thing; it's going to crash!" Ginny cried fearfully. Ron cursed himself privately for forgetting his wand at home. He had to risk a jump! With all the courage he could manage to muster he took the leap. As if commanded by a higher power Ron landed on all fours like a cat just as the parapet was about to collaspe. The only problem seemed to be the rising threat of it crushing Hermione in the proccess.
"Somebody help! Somebody do something!" Hermione screamed, "Oh, won't someone rescue me?"
Ron took it upon himself to save her. Afterall he did love her. Using all of his training as a Quidditch Captain he began running towards her. There was a 50/50 chance of him saving her and another of him being crushed along with her. He was willing to take that chance.
The last few moments before the parapet fell seemed to pass in slow motion for Ron. In a sudden rush he grabbed Hermione up by the waist and rolled out of the way of danger. But the only problem was Seamus wasn't quite so fast. Actually the only part of him sticking up out of parapet were his feet. Slowly but surely however they shriveled away.
"Now where have I seen that before?" Ron pondered aloud. Perhaps it was at Hermione's house one summer while watching some absurd movie about wizards.
"What does it matter?" Hermione laughed, "He's dead! And now I don't have to marry him. Infact I can go out with any guy I like and I choose you Ron because you are so very sexy."
"I know, right?" Ron said with a smile and procceeded to receive compliments from her with an air of graciousness.
And with that she began rubbing his chest awfully seductively. He grinned widely.
"Let this be know as the day the Great Ron Weasley defeated Seamus Finnigan!" Harry trumpeted with a fist in the air.
"Yes, yes!" Everyone cried out in chorus.
"Now let us sing!" George suggested with a shout.
And so it started.
Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty Hogwarts,
Teach us something, please,
Whether we be old and bald
Or young with scabby knees,
Our heads could do with filling
With some interesting stuff,
For now they're bare and full of air,
Dead flies and bits of fluff,
So teach us things worth knowing,
Bring back what we've forgot,
Just do your best, we'll do the rest,
And learn until our brains all rot.
The whole crew broke out into gleeful celebration. Even Seamus' family. The Weasley's, Luna, Harry, Fleur and Daphne were all smiles of course. Wait. Daphne smile?
Ron awoke to the sound of Hedwig pecking at his window. He got up from bed and opened the window, allowing the owl entry into his flat. Hedwig swooped in and settled herself on Ron's bedside table. Ron plomped onto his bed and took his breakfast from the owl's mouth. Toast and marmalade. And as usual it was still warm. Brilliant.
He turned to Hedwig and fed her one of his slices of toast. He didn't feel too hungry at the moment. Hedwig however looked at Ron questioningly as if to ask where Zeus was. It was strange how animals seemed so adapt to communicating with humans.
"He's in his room," Ron said in a tired tone. After Hedwig fluttered off, he chose not to pick himself up and head to the bathroom for a good washing. Instead he swung his legs back onto his bed and sat there staring at the white wall across from him. He remembered painting it the previous year. Sometimes if he looked closely enough he could almost see shapes in his uneven strokes. A face, a unicorn, maybe even an eagle. Ron yawned widely. What did it matter?
He'd been a mess since Seamus had told him the date he'd set for the engagement. February Eleventh. It rang through his head like a bad song he'd gotten stuck in his head. Ever since then Ron had been having odd dreams all of which ended with Hermione in his arms and Seamus dead. Now what could that mean?
He smiled lazily to himself. He knew perfectly well what it meant.
Once again his thoughts were interrupted by the sound of another owl pecking at his window. Now this one he didn't recognize. Probably an owl from the Daily Prophet. It turned out he was quite correct. The barn owl was from the Daily Prophet. Ron paid out the usual sum and tipped a bit extra to the owl. It felt good to tip out extra. Extra money was something his family was not used to having. But now that he had almost endless money Ron found it wasn't quite so appealing. What mattered more now seemed to be Hermione herself.
A third pecking woke him from the stupor he'd fallen into. Another unrecognizable owl. Perhaps it was another Daily Prophet owl? They could've mistakenly sent him two papers instead of one. But Ron thought back to it's Editor in Chief and decided she wouldn't have tolerated any mistakes from her employees.
Nevertheless he opened the window a third time. Now from the window opening and closing so many times the cold air from outside was chilling his room. The particular owl not entering was a grayish-brownish eagle owl and it stuck it's leg out as if in a rush to be off. Ron untied the letter and before he even opened it the owl flew off.
"Where are you going in such a rush?" Ron called out as it disappeared in the distance. He shut the window roughly and took a seat on his bed. He checked the return address and before he'd even read it, he knew where it was from. Emerald green writing colored each letter of the address.
"Hogwarts" Ron whispered delightfully. He almost missed getting these letters. He opened the letter with a black and chrome letter opener Mrs. Weasley had given him the first day he'd started work at the Ministry. Of course he never used it and it just lay on his bedside table unpurposefully. But now that he wanted to actually open a letter with care, it came in handy.
Dear Mr. Weasley
We, the Hogwarts Alumni, are pleased to invite you to the Hogwarts Reunion of the Class of 1991-1998. The Reunion will be held at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on the day of February Nineth from Eight o'clock to Twelve o'clock. Food and Entertainment will be provided. We also request that you bring your invitation for entrance to the Celebration. Your invitation also qualifies you to invite one guest whoever you choose it to be. Each guest, however is required to be over the age of twelve. There is not requiration for an r.s.v.p. although you should like to expect you to pay attributes to your school and class by attending this spectacular event.
Sincerely,
Lisa Turpin
Chairman of the Hogwarts Alumni
Class of 1991-1998
Ron resisted from celebrating to grandly. He would be going back to Hogwarts! And this time it wasn't for a dull meeting with Professor McGonagall. He'd actually be seeing his old friends again. Perhaps even his old enemies like Draco Malfoy. Who would've thought that in a few years he'd actually despise Seamus more than Malfoy? Not him, that's for sure!
Once again he was disrupted in his train of thought but his doorbell ringing wildly. Ron set the letter aside and rushed to get the door. Most people might feel self-conscious about getting the door in their boxer shorts and a white shirt with a large plum-colored stain on it. His hair was also in disaray and if Hermione had seen it she would've scolded him profusely. Ron rubbed some 'sleepies' out of his eyes and opened the door. It was only Harry.
He completely seemed to not notice Ron's messy appearance.
"Hey, mate" Harry greeted casually before inviting himself in. He took a seat on Ron's couch and ran his fingers out his hair. Afterwards he cringed inwardly for doing so. It was a strange habit. Everytime he ran his hands through his hair, making it even messier, he would cringe. Ron had no clue why running your hand through your hand was such a horrible thing to do and perhaps he never would.
"Hello" Ron responded in fake politeness. He was feeling rather cool towards Harry after Christmas Day. He had a feeling Harry was hiding something from everyone. About him and Becky. There were so many things wrong with this. First of all, Ron was hurt he hadn't been let in on Harry's secret when he scarcely hid anything from him. Secondly, whatever it was had to do with fidelity and Ron wasn't prepared to forgive him for disrespecting Luna in such a manner. Afterall, didn't he love? How could he?
"Ron, I-I have to tell you something" Harry said, his voice cracking unfamiliarly. Was he about to tell him? Ron hoped so. No matter how mad he got he'd help get past his Becky-phase. Afterall Becky was only temporary, Luna was for life.
"Oh?" Ron said offhandedly. He commenced reading today's issue of the Prophet and waited for Harry to step in at anytime.
"It's, well, it's about-
"-Becky?" Ron finished so quickly if almost confused Harry.
"What? No! No! Of course not. Why would I talk about Becky?" Harry exclaimed. He was starting to look nervous.
"I don't know" Ron began, "Why would you talk about Becky?"
"I'm not talking about Becky" Harry sighed, "I just came to talk about my Bachelor Party."
"What about it?" Ron asked unsatisfied with his answer. He just knew Harry had been about to spill on the beans on the Becky situation. His best mate couldn't lie to him so easily.
"Well the wedding's on the Seventeenth and well I'm going away on the seventh and I'll be back on the sixteenth. So I need to have my Bachelor before the Seventh of February" Harry explained, "I was thinking the fifth?"
"Whatever's best for you, Harry" Ron replied with a shrug. Harry frowned. He was starting to sense his coldness.
"Yeah..." Harry trailed off. He was unable to think of something to talk about now that Ron was so obviously angry at him for some reason.
"So tell me" Ron question, "Where are you going?"
"France. On an Auror Mission" Harry responded.
"Awfully bad time to go. I think you should have declined" Ron prompted. This was bad. Harry in France? He was going to be working with French Aurors. Becky was a French Auror.
"I couldn't. All the other Aurors are already away on tasks" Harry clarified.
"You're dropping too much on Luna" Ron said not realising his voice level had risen two twinks.
"She can handle it" Harry said loudly. His temper was acting up again.
"Harry! Whatever you're about to do, don't do it!" Ron begged him, "It's not worth it. You'll only hurt Luna!"
"What the hell are you talking about?" Harry shouted angrily, "I would never hurt anyone! Especially not Luna!"
Ron jumped up and stood over Harry menacingly. He retaliated but standing also. For two tense minutes the two friends glared at each other. Ron took it upon himself to turn away. He opened the front door and hoped Harry would leave. When he didn't, Ron struck up conversation once again.
"You are coming back, aren't you?" Ron inquired, turning away from the door.
"Oh Ron! Of course I am!" Harry sighed with frustration, "Don't worry about me."
Ron smiled, "Right."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Harry questioned.
"Well if you don't know, there's not bloody point in telling you, is there?" Ron breathed.
"Well, well, well. Look at the two of you argue like an old married couple."
Ron and Harry both nearly jumped out of their skins and whirled around to face Hermione in the doorway. She was standing there with a rather smug yet amused smile playing on her lips at catching both her mates arguing in such a manner.
"You can really scare people sometimes, you know that?" Ron gasped regaining his breath.
"Yes I know that very well and it gives me a tremendous amount of pride," Hermione smirked. She stepped inside and brushed her shoes on the mat Ron had placed at the door.
"What were you arguing about anyway?" Hermione asked with an even amount of curiousity.
"Quidditch," Ron blurted out. Harry looked at him as if he were some kind of prodegy for thinking up such a fabulous excuse. Ron smiled wryly. The real prodegy in the room was Harry.
"Yeah, Ron thinks the Chudley Canons are a shoe in for the next Quidditch World Cup" Harry continued, "But I think the Montrose Magpies. They win every year."
"That is so not happening!" Ron retorted.
"Is too. The Chudley Canons have horrible beaters. And their Seeker is just about as bad as Draco Malfoy in Sixth year" Harry responded. Ron clutched his chest as if expecting to have a heart attack from all the profanity Harry had spoken.
"Oh you two" Hermione sighed with a shake of her head, "Always Quidditch. Quidditch Always." (Author's Note: From the milk commercial!)
"Yeah, well, if you didn't come to listen to us ramble about Quidditch, what did you come here to do anyways?" Ron asked scratching his nose.
"I came to remind Harry that it's twelve-thirty" Hermione said pointedly.
"That's nice of you...?" Harry said sounding confused.
"We had a lunch date today, Potter" Hermione huffed, "For twelve!"
"Oh oops!" Harry said remembering the promise he'd made, "I forgot!"
"Typical" Hermione frowned, "So that's why I brought some lunch along with me. For all three of us."
Ron now noticed the bulging bag Hermione was holding in her hand. If he had known it was bulging with take-out he would've devoured it by now. He was hungry! Only a slice of toast since he'd woken up!
Hermione settled herself on the floor and brought out the various items she'd bought. Each one more appetizing than the next. Soon the trio was pinicking on Ron's living floor and even enjoying each other's company.
"You know what? Since you two are so disorganized, how about I make you a day planner?" Hermione suggested sounding eager.
"Herms!" Harry groaned. Hermione immediately threw a pillow at him.
"What did I tell you two about that nickname?" Hermione questioned.
"That you find it lovely and just adore the fact that we love you enough to give you a petname?" Ron answered.
"Oh, you guys" Hermione said lost between sighing and laughing.
"Oh, hey you know what I just remembered? The Reunion thingy. Are you, all, going?" Harry implored.
" 'Course" Ron replied and Hermione nodded.
"I suppose, we'll run into Snape and Malfoy and the Slytherins" Harry said sourly.
"It's all too bad that they haven't been turned into the slugs they really are" Hermione said in mock depression.
"No talks about slugs, please!" Ron scolded. Ever since the...incident in Second Year Ron was rather hesitant to mention slugs. Especially while eating.
Catching onto his Harry and Hermione laughed merrily.
"Would you prefer spiders, then?" Harry offered teasingly.
"If you don't shut your mouth...," Ron started.
"Now, Ronniekins, ease up on your temper a bit" Hermione joked munching away happily at her lunch.
"Ronniekins?" Ron grimaced.
"I thought we were giving nicknames to people we love?" Hermione said with an arched eyebrow.
Harry laughed but Ron just grinned rather slopily.
After a while he released a long string of breath, "I can't believe you two are getting married."
"Yeah..." Harry continued, "It's going to be so different."
"What do you mean by the two of us?" Hermione demanded now suddenly suspicous.
Harry and Ron panicked.
"My bad," Ron said keeping his voice cool and smooth, "I meant I can believe you too. As in T-O-O are getting married."
Hermione gave him a sideways look, "But that doesn't make sense."
"We're not all as smart as you now are we?" Ron smiled.
"No," Hermione agreed, watching Harry trying to slurp his spaghetti up through a straw, "No, we aren't."
Author's Note: This was a totally useless chapter in many ways. But fear not! Next chapter is crazy! You shall seee! The drama is drawing near! And I must say. We are well past the second part of this story so I must say I am seriously beginning to think of the ending! It's a major priority right now.
Not to say that I don't love you all. Thank you for reviewing! 2 more daes of school. And 9 more daes till X-mas! And 16 daes till my b-dae!
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