All Because Of A Bet
Under Feet Of Snow

"I'm going crazy crazy crazy
Just been thinking about you lately I'm going crazy crazy crazy
Just been thinking about you baby
I'm going crazy crazy crazy crazy
Thinking about you lately
I'm going crazy crazy
When I can't touch you
Crazy crazy
When I can't hold you
Crazy crazy When I can't see you again"

(K-C & Jojo - Crazy)


Dinner tonight at the Burrow was eventful to say the least and I must admit, I really enjoyed being with everyone this time. You know, come to think of it... we haven't all really been that close since after the Final Battle, marking our victory of the Second War. It was horrible for almost everyone though. We almost thought we lost Harry for awhile there, which sent us all into major emotional stress but in the end it went better than expected. Because now, 'Ol Voldy is gone and we can be happy and carefree again, just like we use to be. Our childhood was only a small price to pay and after everything, we ended up smothering ourselves with immaturity anyway. Actually, it reminds me of a few brothers of mine…

"Bill, duck!" Charlie yelled loudly through the frozen air as he sat behind the snow fort, trying to get out of the way of the harshly thrown snowballs that flew past them.

We had all decided to engage in a little snowball fight outside after dinner. Of course, we had our bets going. Whichever team lost had to be the personal slaves' of the team that won. But, I know I'm going to win... 'cause I have Hermione on my team. That may just distract me though... She does look cute when her cheeks get all flustered and her hair gets thrown about from the whipping wind above. No! Must concentrate!

"Ouch! Geez, that hurt Fred! What did you put in that?" I asked as I rubbed my arm in pain.
"Oh sorry, dear brother. That was our latest invention!"
"What kind of invention was that?"
They looked at each other, smiling evilly before throwing another one, which hit me in the stomach.
"You should really pay attention. And all we did was place a rock in it... nothing special."
"You put a rock in your snowball!" I fumed with anger as I gathered a chunk of snow, running to them, and dumping it on their heads.
"I believe that is two points for our team."
"He can't get away with this!" They agreed and started chasing me around the snowy field as I fled in terror.
"Harry, help!"
"Ron, just get behind the fort!" He screamed back before crouching back down and rolling another snowball in between his hands.
I sat down, trying to get in a good breath of air. "Whew! That was rough stuff..."
"Ok, here's the plan."
"What plan?" I asked, glancing back at Harry and Hermione curiously.
"This one. Now... Ron you cover the left side and Hermione, you will get center since it will be most protected and I know you don't want to get all wet." He waited for a nod of approval before continuining.
"I'll take the right side. Be careful!"
We all whispered our reply and took our sides, waiting for the approaching enemy impatiently.

It must have been awhile before they came, but I wouldn't really know for myself. I was just dozing off, dreaming about the girl next to me and a certain broom closet upstairs when full attack fell upon us. I jumped up quickly and tried to run, but they had already gotten us way too badly. After their attack, their team had gained a full 32 points and we were then behind by 10. We made our next plan of attack quickly and extremely carefully this time and took charge! By the end of the game, we had won by only 1 point which in their little demented minds, it meant that it was even and they did not have to be our slaves. Obviously that is not right!

"We win! We win! WE WIN!" I belted hoarsely across the field.
"You do NOT win, so ha!"
"We win by one point, which tells you that we win and you lose so take that and shove it!" I replied as I did my happy dance around them before sneezing loudly.
Bill looked up in disgust and whipped off his shirt. "Ew, Ron!"
"Sorry."
"Your team still loses."
"No we don't!" I argued back.
They ran forward trying to grab and wrestle me to the ground. I got out of reach and ran forward, unfortunately almost hitting Hermione which caused us both to go stumbling into the snow to avoid impact. It didn't help either that we just got buried under feet of snow and the fact that Hermione was cursing to herself angrily wasn't a good sign.
"Are you ok?"
"Sure. Fine." She mumbled, grabbing my extended hand to help her up and out of the freezing, wet snow.
Our teeth were chattering and we were shivering horribly. I put a comforting arm around her and took her inside where we sat in front of the fire to dry.
"Thanks, Ron." She said, wiping her nose with a tissue and smiled weakly.
I sniffed, smiling back at her and shook my head. "Nah, my fault."
"You were trying to get away."
"I still could have looked out for you."
"That is the most mature thing you have ever said." She grinned before frowning instantly as Mum came down the stairs in a huff with a disproving look written across her face.
"In the kitchen now!"
"Why?"
"To see if you're sick! You're sneezing, blowing your nose, and possibly spreading sickness all over my very clean house!"

She ushered us in and checked us for a cold, which in the end, we ended up having. But really, hours and hours sitting next to Hermione every day, no chores, and relaxing... that is going to be a lot of fun, if you ask me.

And despite the fact if they like it or not, those losers will be our personal bloody slaves for the next two weeks.


A/N – Hope you like this chapter, 'cause I do! I love snowball fights… sigh can't wait for winter. But, hey! Spring is here, which means it will be my birthday March, 23. Yay, I'll be finally turning 16.
I'm in a really good mood today, so I hope you all are too! Happy holidays (if your having Spring Break right now) and Have a great day! Don't forget to Review though. Hehe

snuffles101 - So glad you liked it! Swinging doors... ha ha ha! Still cracks me up every time...

Bhekie - Yeah, I love mood rings so I decided to make something like it for Ron to give to Hermione. They are so awesome, maybe I should go buy another one soon... Go mood rings! Yay!