Harry and Ron had retreated back into the guest room after being unceremoniously thrown out of Rosslyn's room. It seemed she had had just about enough of them for one day. Ron got the distinct impression that Rosslyn didn't like him, and Harry had to agree. He couldn't blame her though, what with all that she'd been through, and in just one day too. The two changed, and Ron found that he had grown quite a lot over the summer. For he was once shorter than Harry, but now Harry's pajamas pants just passed his calves and barely grazed his ankles. The two didn't say much, just some mumblings about how one couldn't believe the other. Until Ron finally blurted out, "Rosslyn's kind of cute don't you think." Harry just stared at Ron before he shook his head and went to lie on the bed. Ron walked around the other side ready climb in next to him.

"Yo, yo what'd ya think you're doing."

"I'm going to bed."

"Ron…listen, I know you grew up in a big family and everything but, H-e-l-l…n-o."

"What?"

Harry grabbed his wand and conjured up some pillows and a blanket on the floor.

"Oh." Ron said now understanding, "Oh…ew what were you thinking about sicko."

"Ugh…just go to bed," Harry said as he chucked a pillow at Ron's head.

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"I'm so sorry Rosslyn," Hermione said as Ron and Harry left the room. Rosslyn had just kicked them out. She was extremely tired and did not care if she hurt their pride or not.

"It's fine Hermione," She replied, "You had no way of knowing that was gonna happen. Just…let's go to bed and we'll sort this out tomorrow."

"Yeah, that's fine with me." The two girls had no problem sleeping in the same bed with one another. The window in the room was still open, but tonight the breeze was cool. Rosslyn was happy for it. She loved the cold and was pleased that she was going to London. I mean she wasn't thrilled to be going, but if she had to go somewhere, she was glad it was Hogwarts. Her mother had gone there, and if it was good enough for her, it would just have to do for Rosslyn. She slipped in under her down comforter, and Hermione followed suit.

"Hermione?"

"Huh?"

"Are you and Ron dating?"

Hermione sat up quickly. Even though it was dark Rosslyn could see her silhouette.

"No…no, wh-why?"

"Well I just…It seems like you two have some, oh never mind."

"No, no what? What is it?"

"There seems to be tension or something. Plus you treat him different than Harry."

"How so." Was Rosslyn hearing this, did Hermione sound…worried?

"Well, I mean, you're a lot nicer to Harry."

"So wouldn't that mean…"

"No see it's common in most cases that if a girl likes a boy she'll be mean to him. Sometimes she doesn't even mean it, it's like…word vomit, for lack of a better phrase. You're afraid to say what you feel, so…instead you say the opposite."

"W-well I don't feel that way about Ron. H-how, besides how do you know if I just don't like Ron?"

"Let me ask you something."

"Go ahead."

"Name the one person you loathe more than any other."

"Huh, that's easy, Draco Malfoy."

"When you think of, wait a minute his name is Draco?" Hermione giggled an nodded her head, "Well when you think of, or talk to Draco, do you smile?"

"Hell no."

"That's all I needed to know," And with that Rosslyn rolled over initially ending the conversation.

"Wh-Rosslyn, what do you mean by that."

"yu smel et im." Rosslyn mumbled as she began to fall asleep.

"Rosslyn what did you say?" Hermione asked as she gently shook Rosslyn. She turned her head back to look at Hermione and laughed.

"You smile at him…Ron I mean. You wouldn't smile at a person you didn't like." Hermione was speechless. Rosslyn had got her there, but she must have been wrong. She didn't feel that way for Ron, and Ron certainly didn't feel that way about…

"Rosslyn, do you think Ron likes me?" It was like talking to air. Rosslyn was passed out and there was going to be no getting her up tonight. So Hermione rolled over to her respective side and fell into a dream-filled sleep.

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Okay, I know another short chapter, but it was necessary for the story. At least I think so. It snowed here last night so school was cancelled for the sibs. So…no peace and quiet. They're so annoying. Can you believe I'm the oldest out of seven. Oh well hope you liked the chapter. I need reviews.

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Let Me Die In My Footsteps Bob Dylan

I will not go down under the ground
'Cause somebody tells me that death's comin' 'round
An' I will not carry myself down to die
When I go to my grave my head will be high,
Let me die in my footsteps
Before I go down under the ground.

There's been rumors of war and wars that have been
The meaning of life has been lost in the wind
And some people thinkin' that the end is close by
'Stead of learnin' to live, they are learnin' to die.
Let me die in my footsteps
Before I go down under the ground.

I don't know if I'm smart, but I think I can see
When someone is pullin' the wool over me
And if this war comes and death's all around
Let me die on this land 'fore I die underground.
Let me die in my footsteps
Before I go down under the ground.

There's always been people that have cause to fear
They've been talkin' of the war now for many long years
I have read all their statements and I've not said a word
But now Lord God, let my poor voice be heard.
Let me die in my footsteps
Before I go down under the ground.

If I had rubies and riches and crowns
I'd buy the whole world and change things around
I'd throw all the guns and the tanks in the sea
For they are mistakes of a past history.
Let me die in my footsteps
Before I go down under the ground.

Let me drink from the waters where the mountain streams flood
Let me smell of wildflowers flow free through my blood
Let me sleep in your meadows with the green grassy leaves
Let me walk down the highway with my brother in peace.
Let me die in my footsteps
Before I go down under the ground.

Go out in your country where the land meets the sun
See the craters and the canyons where the waterfalls run
Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho
Let every state in this union seep in your souls.
And you'll die in your footsteps
Before you go down under the ground.