All Because Of A Bet
All Smiles Here

"She dreams a champagne dream
Strawberry surprise, pink linen on white paper
Lavender and cream
Fields of butterflies, reality escapes her

She says that love is for fools that fall behind
And I'm somewhere in between
I never really know
A killer from a saviour
'Til I break at the bend

We're here and now.
Will we ever be again?
Cause I have found
All that shimmers in this world is sure to
fade...Away...Again"

(Fuel - Shimmer)
I know this song has nothing to do with the chapter or story, but I really really like it. I would suggest getting it.. great song!


As the sunlight poured in my room through the open window, I pulled the covers off me hastily and jumped out of bed. I could smell it. And it smelt like a damn good day. You know, those days. Those days where it feels mildly warm, with gusts of cool wind brushing through every now and again and the air has this sweet aroma of new and freshness.

But not only was the day feeling good, it was going to be good. Because today is the day I start my new plan. "Phase One - Shower her with lots and lots of gifts that will make her very happy and snog you until Doomsday."

I rushed downstairs, grabbing my parchment, ink and quill as I passed by. I needed to write a letter to the florist before Hermione got up.

Dear Mrs. Banks,

I am writing you this letter in order to buy a dozen red roses and maybe a tulip, just for you. I'm all smiles here, Daphine. I can't wait to see your new shop and actually, I'm SO glad you have one right now. You see, my friend... well she isn't really my friend; I mean she IS my friend, but I'd like to be more... Sorry, I'm rambling. Well I thought she would like some roses and if they came from me, that would be even better. Enclosed are all the galleons for the order. By the way, it's Hermione. Ok, go ahead... tease, laugh, snicker, anything? You can stop now. Thanks. Just send it to her, but don't tell her it's from me. I want it to be a surprise, you see? And you say I'm not romantic. Bah! I proved you wrong, Daph. Just joking. But I want her to know it's from me, but NOT from me. You see how I'm wanting it to work? No? Well just go along with it, you'll understand later when I tell you all about it. Can't wait to see your new shop! Just send me an owl.

Thanks so much,

Your friend Ron

I sealed the letter before attaching it to Pig's leg. It did take quite a struggle though. I mean, first the bloody owl went to the bathroom on me, which wasn't fun. And then it proceeded to fly around the room, in hopes of getting away from me. Ruddy bird. But, thanks to all the amazing skills and talent I possess, I got the owl and gave her the letter, before she bit me and flew out the window.

Hmm. Should I get something else for her? What would she even like? Gah! Maybe this is what we should have discussed at the Three Broomsticks. Or maybe we did and I was just too busy daydreaming about her... that and snogging. Well, let's see. Ok, now I feel insane. I'm actually talking to myself. Oh well. Books? Yeah, no. Can't give her jewelry this time. Candy? Ooh! Everyone loves candy; it's like some unwritten rule.

I grinned widely as I apparated out and appeared right outside the front doors of Honeydukes. I walked in proudly, though I doubt I should have done that. It mustn't seem like I have this big ego or something. Don't want to end up like Malfoy, do I? Ha!

"Yeah, hey! Er. Can I just have a bag of anything you have?"
"I see, this for your girlfriend?" Not Again!
I flushed red before replying. "No, well not yet."
"I know what you mean. Do you want this to be send directly to the lovely lady herself?"
I nodded as I wrote down the instructions to send it and handed the paper back to him.
"Thanks. Come again!"
"I will." I shouted back and apparated to my room.

Which happened to be perfect timing. Dinner was about to begin and thank Merlin for that, because I was very hungry and it was more the usual hungriness. Walking into certain candy shops does that to you though.

I took my seat, which was between Fred and George, and to my surprise right across from Hermione. Good view, eh?

We were all eating quietly, if by quietly I mean really loudly then yes, when I noticed Daph's owl fly through the window.

Oh Gods! This is NOT the right time.

I waved at the bird, trying to get it to stay back, but you know those owls, they just don't take no for an answer.

"Ron, what are you doing?"
I looked over at Fred and frowned as he laughed.
"She can't see that yet!"
"Well, stop being so loud first of all and second... will she even know it's from you?" He whispered back.
"Not at first, but eventually. Remember? Our plan?"
"Yes I remember, so close your mouth. And that gives you time to leave the table."

"Hermione dear, the owl's for you." Mum stated, taking the rather large package and handing it to her.
"Open it."
She unwrapped it slowly, gasping when she finished.
"Red roses! Oh wow..."
"Do you have any idea who sent them?"
"Well, I got something earlier too, but they could just be from my boss. He loves to spoil us, so I'll ask him next week."

Ok, so phase one failed.

Badly.

And yes, she believes everything came from her boss, even what I had gotten her earlier that day, which sucks. So all my time and money was wasted. Well, not really wasted just not used correctly. And I certainly can't tell her it's from me, that would be odd.

It's ok though!

Because we still have phases two through four and I'm not giving up!



A/N – Hey! I hope ya'll liked Phase One, being in Ron's mind sort of. Phase Two will be up in no less than three days for sure. I don't really know what I will be doing and it IS Spring Break for me and my birthday weekend with my friends. So to all my reviewers, thanks. And if you haven't reviewed, well REVIEW!