A/n: I can just see all you readers looking at my last Author's Note, thinking something along the lines of "Maybe if we give her a lot of reviews, she'll have to update sooner!" It worked. I applaud you all, prizes for everyone.

Lady Emily- Thanks, sorry for the short chapter, but I just needed to get past the little story bump.
MioneAndMalfoy- When are fanfics not interesting?...Okay, like 90 of the time. Anyway, Remus/Hermione totally! Though I think I like the plots when Hermione goes back in time to the Marauders era. It sort makes the whole two decade age gap seem less pertinent.
Xib- I've always thought Blaise was a boy (I couldn't see that name on a girl.). But I can honestly say I've never read a Hermione/Ron.
Jen Drake, Kristina and BabyGirl1832z- Thanks!
LupinFan227- I find (as I'm sure most female readers do), that Hermione and I share some characteristics (as many of my friends can attest to, being bossy, know-it-all, etc.), which makes it much easier to write out. But, morbid curiosity? I hope that's in a good context. Anyway, it is true that Hermione probably wouldn't accept Lupin's 'situation', but it's fanfiction, and fiction is key.
Tink Chan- I think it's my summary that does me in. I know if a story doesn't have a good summary and title, I'm usually like "Eh…Screw it."
Lord-Voldomort- Applaud seems to be a very popular word around here. But in this case, Hermione does deserve it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, and I have no interest in owning Harry Potter…Wait, that last part was a lie.

Ginny pulled herself up quickly, this was not a situation she wanted to miss out on. She hurriedly brushed off her Gryffindor robes before placing herself back on the armrest and beginning to survey Hermione.

"Have you knocked into anything lately Hermione?" Began Ginny, cautiously. "Because this doesn't seem like something you would be thinking without a rather large bump on your head."

"Don't be ridiculous Ginny." Replied Hermione briskly, eyebrows furrowed in deep concentration, scrutinizing the wooden floors in an attempt to lose Ginny's unblinking gaze.

"Sorry Hermione, it's just a little bit odd. I don't understand, why Fred?" asked Ginny, almost disbelievingly.

"Why not him Ginny?" Shot back Hermione, straightening her back in the cushioned chair.

"It's just…everyone more expects you to…well, date –" started Ginny.

"Date Ron. I know Ginny!" Hermione sighed, standing up slowly, she began pacing in even steps around the armchair. "I've heard that for years. It's what Parvati and Lavender tell me everyday, what, in some twisted sense, the professors seem to anticipate. For Merlin's sake, even Malfoy taunts me about it!"

Hermione paused, looking at Ginny as if she was realizing for the first time what she was saying.

"Ron isn't the Weasley I want Ginny." She paused. "Fred is."

Hermione shook her head, trying to throw out any thoughts not relating to what she was thinking.

"I think it's what I've been denying and covering up for a while now. Even to myself. We're not opposites attract Ginny, in a strange way, we're actually kind of similar."

"You don't have to justify it for me Hermione. I was just surprised." Smiled Ginny. "Fred's always been a fine brother, and you're my friend. There could be worse things. Besides, you supported me when I started to date Harry."

"Yeah, but true or not. It isn't like it matters." Hermione sat down again, defeated. "I'm probably not even in his thoughts..."

A few rows over, stood Fred Weasley. At first shocked at what he was hearing, now grinning like a madman, and already shrouded in plans to prove his favorite detention partner wrong.

A/n: That was short, so I'm upset. But blame my mother for your inconveniences; she's the once screeching about the time. Still, tomorrow, it'll be better for you guys, because it means longer chapter (of substance). That is…if crazy-chorus-director-man doesn't hold Musical (Babes in Arms) rehearsal overtime. Yup, that's right, just finished a play, and now I'm starting a musical. Anyone have a hint of my interests?