Chapter Three: The Torment Continues

Fred and George stumbled into the Great Hall the next morning and collapsed onto the bench across from Ron, Harry, and Hermione and began mechanically dishing themselves up some food. They looked like completely paranoid walking zombies.

"Hey, are you two okay?" Hermione asked.

"Yeah, you both look terrible." Harry added which earned him a swift elbow to the ribs from Hermione. "Ow, Hermione! Sheesh. It's the truth!"

Hermione gave him a pointed look then turned back to the twins. "So are you two okay or not?"

They both shook their heads. "No."

"What's wrong?" She asked.

"Ginny." They both stated simply. "We didn't sleep a wink last night."

She nodded. "Yes, I can see why that may worry you. But honestly, I know Malfoy's been a git in the past but I really don't think Ginny would be with someone like that--"

"That's not the problem, Hermione," George interrupted.

"It's not?"

"Although granted that is a problem-" Fred replied.

"But not as big of a problem as this." George added.

Fred and George looked around apprehensively then leaned in closer. "The problem is-" Fred stated, before his twin picked up the sentence.

"-that they're now out to get us."

"They want revenge." Fred agreed.

"Oh come on, surely it's not that bad. It is Ginny after all." Hermione argued. The three Weasleys stared at her like she'd just grown a couple extra heads. "What? Surely it can't be that bad. Honestly."

They continued to stare without blinking. "Hermione, are you insane??" Ron finally asked. "Of course it's that bad!! It's Ginny!! She's even worse than Fred and George when she's got her mind set on revenge! She doesn't just prank, she gets even in ways we couldn't even begin to fathom! She's the queen!!"

Fred and George nodded in solemn agreement.

Hermione rolled her eyes upwards. "I still don't think it could possibly be that bad. And did you ever stop to think that maybe you deserve it?"

The twins stared at her in horror for even suggesting such a thing. Then as one they seemed to look around in paranoia. "We'd best be off. We've stayed here too long anyway. They'll find us."

Hermione rolled her eyes again but stood as well. "And we'd best get to class. Come on, guys."

Harry and Ron gathered up their bags and followed Hermione and the twins out the door. The twins got ten feet before they screamed again. "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh!!! They found us again!!!" With that they took off running with Ron close behind and Hermione and Harry were able to see firsthand Ginny's fabulous revenge on her brothers.

She and Draco were standing in the entrance hall snogging to their hearts' content.

Hermione and Harry stared dumbfounded for awhile, a distinct blush creeping over their cheeks. Finally the two broke apart and Ginny grinned at them. "Hey, guys! I'd love to stay and chat but we've got to boogie."

"Where next?" Draco asked.

Ginny tilted her head to the side as if listening for something. "Second floor, left side, midway down the corridor."

Draco nodded. "Right. Shall we?"

"Absolutely." Ginny waved at Hermione and Harry then she and Draco ran down the hall and around the corner, followed by a brief popping sound once they were out of view.

Harry turned to Hermione in shock. "I think we've underestimated her."

Hermione nodded. "Most definitely."

Hey all. Tis me. Anyway, sorry this one took awhile. I hope you enjoyed it and once again, please keep in mind this is supposed to be fun so if you don't like it, tell me how I can improve it. Don't just flame me and leave. Anyway, I'll try to post the next chapter in a few days. toodles.

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