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A/N: I'd really like to thank the people who have reviewed my story so far. I love you guys. Thanks to Aeva, ice princess12, AmyChris, HeAvEaNbAbY, loganluvr713, and especially to Kellie Mclean. I'm glad y'all like it. So here's the next chapter.
The Invitation
After we had both bought our ice creams we settled into a booth in the back of the crowded shop. I sat licking my chocolate ice cream cone in silence while Ginny gobbled up her hot fudge sundae. After we had finished up our snacks I asked Ginny if she had made any progress with Harry. She had had tried to get over her crush on him at one point but it hadn't worked to say the least. She was still hopelessly in love with him and I was the only person she felt comfortable talking to about it.
"Hermione I missed talking to you so much this summer. Harry and I really made a connection this summer. I know that sounds corny but we really did. He admitted that he had a crush on me just the other day and he asked me if I might want to go out on a date with him some time! Can you believe it? I've waited forever for him to notice me and it's finally happened. Oh...but enough babbling. How has your summer been? I know it must have been tough not hearing from any of your friends," said Ginny trying to sound sympathetic but failing miserably in her elated state.
Laughing at her attempt at hiding her happiness I said, "You're not babbling. I'm really happy for you and Harry. My summer wasn't going to well but it's definitely looking up. Oh...I almost forgot. I made Head Girl which is good. I almost forgot in all the excitement. By the way, what in the world were Fred and George testing out in Diagon Alley?"
Ginny replied in an exuberant voice, "I'm so excited that you made Head Girl! Of course I kind of figured you would. My brothers were trying out some kind of exploding candy they've been working on. I think it's their alternative to that muggle candy you have...pop rocks isn't it? Speaking of my brothers, Ron has been talking about you non-stop this summer. I really think he likes you! My offer of asking him about it is still up for grabs you know." Groaning I shook my head and let it flop down onto the table. While I was the only one Ginny trusted with her Harry crush she happened to be the only one I trusted with my Ron crush. Ever since she found out she had been offering to "subtly" ask him how he felt about me. Knowing that Ginny was not exactly the master of subtlety I had declined every single time and this one was no different.
Glancing up at her I said, "Ginny you know I could never let you do that. He'd guess why you were asking! Plus I'm not even sure if I want to know his answer. What if he says he doesn't like me?"
Ginny frowned at me and said, "Hermione you'll never know if you don't try. Plus I'm positive he likes you. I told you that all he talks about is Hermione this and Hermione that. Isn't that proof enough for you?"
Just as I was about to tell her about the "incident" in the alley Harry and Ron entered the store. Once Harry had spotted us he nudged Ron, pointed back to where we were sitting, and the two of them made there way through the bunches of people over to us. Harry slipped in next to Ginny and to my immense joy Ron slid in next to me. I saw Harry slip his arm around Ginny and I glanced sideways at Ron hoping he would do the same. Ron looked happy about the two of them being together but he didn't look as if he was about do the same. After a few moments of Harry and Ginny whispering back and forth to each other I finally decided that I had better go and meet up with my parents. Ron obviously wasn't about to do anything remotely flirtatious.
Trying hard not to sound jealous I said in a false pleasant tone, "Well I promised my parents I would meet them at the Leaky Cauldron at 1 o'clock. It's already 12:45 so I had better head back. Did you all want to come with me?" Ginny looked up blushing but it was obvious she hadn't heard a word I'd said.
After repeating my question Ginny said, "Oh yeah we'll come with you. My mum and dad were planning on spending the next couple days in London. I'm pretty sure we're staying at the Leaky Cauldron. Mum wanted a break from cooking for us all and cleaning up after us. What about you?" I told her that we hadn't planned on spending the night but I figured I could get my parents to agree with it. They had both taken a few weeks off for vacation so work wouldn't be a problem. The four of us left the Ice Cream Parlor and headed for the Leaky Cauldron.
Later that evening, after a huge dinner of turkey and all the trimmings, Harry, Ron, Ginny, and I sat on the floor of room 7 at the Leaky Cauldron. Harry and Ginny, who were sharing a quilt, seemed to be completely absorbed in each other. Ron, on the other hand, seemed to be completely absorbed in a scab on his arm. Rolling my eyes, I focused my gaze on the flickering flames in the hearth and let my mind drift to other thoughts. My parents had agreed to spend the night at the Leaky Cauldron and were now talking in the room next to us with Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. The arrangements were that Ginny and I would share a room while Harry and Ron shared a room. Ron had been extremely quiet at dinner but I assumed that was due to the fact that he was stuffing his face. It seemed he didn't even remember what had gone on in the alley this afternoon. Maybe I had imagined that he had been about to kiss me because I wanted it so badly. Rolling over onto my back I closed my eyes and tried to block out the feeling of disappointment that was about to overcome me. I felt something tickle me on the nose and I swatted angrily at it with my hand. After a moment the feeling came back and I popped opened my eyes only to be met with the grinning face of Ron. He had inched up beside me and was now bent over me with a huge white feather in his hand.
Laughing lightly he said, "You know Hermione you look cute when you're annoyed. I was wondering if you might like to come spend the rest of the summer at the Burrow. Mum and Dad said it was fine so it's up to you. What do you think?"
Astonished at his sudden change in moods I merely stared up at him for a moment. Blushing slightly I said, "Sure Ron. I'd love to but I have to run it by my parents. I'd have to go home for a couple days to pack my things but I'd love to stay with you. You sure I wouldn't be in the way?"
In a soft voice Ron said, "Hermione you could never be in the way." My eyes flicked to his lips as he was saying this and I gulped as his head slowly lowered towards mine. When there was barley an inch between our mouths my eyes fluttered closed and I tilted my lips upward. I could hear the pounding of my heart...but then I felt Ron move away from me and I realized the pounding was coming from the door. I heard Mrs. Weasley open the door to tell the boys to go to their room, and I heard both of them call goodnight, but I couldn't bring myself to move from the floor. Ginny came over to see what I was doing but I just waved her off. I told her I wanted to spend the night on the floor even though I knew the idea sounded absolutely insane. Showing what a true friend she was she didn't ask anymore questions. She just dragged some blankets off the bed and draped one across me. Then she spread out the other blanket in the space next to me, grabbed a pillow off the bed, and flopped down on the floor. A long time after we had whispered our goodnights I lay awake thinking about what had transpired this evening. A huge grin split my face as I thought about Ron and how sweet he had been. I sighed silently to myself, flipped over on to my side, and drifted off into a contented slumber.
A/N: I think I'm taking too long to get to the part where they're all at school but I wanted this to be a longer fiction. I'm going to try and put more into each chapter, which should make them a bit longer. Hope you don't mind. I still need reviews so please don't be shy. Even if it's something you think I could improve upon go ahead and tell me.
Lots of Love - Miss Dissendium
A/N: I'd really like to thank the people who have reviewed my story so far. I love you guys. Thanks to Aeva, ice princess12, AmyChris, HeAvEaNbAbY, loganluvr713, and especially to Kellie Mclean. I'm glad y'all like it. So here's the next chapter.
The Invitation
After we had both bought our ice creams we settled into a booth in the back of the crowded shop. I sat licking my chocolate ice cream cone in silence while Ginny gobbled up her hot fudge sundae. After we had finished up our snacks I asked Ginny if she had made any progress with Harry. She had had tried to get over her crush on him at one point but it hadn't worked to say the least. She was still hopelessly in love with him and I was the only person she felt comfortable talking to about it.
"Hermione I missed talking to you so much this summer. Harry and I really made a connection this summer. I know that sounds corny but we really did. He admitted that he had a crush on me just the other day and he asked me if I might want to go out on a date with him some time! Can you believe it? I've waited forever for him to notice me and it's finally happened. Oh...but enough babbling. How has your summer been? I know it must have been tough not hearing from any of your friends," said Ginny trying to sound sympathetic but failing miserably in her elated state.
Laughing at her attempt at hiding her happiness I said, "You're not babbling. I'm really happy for you and Harry. My summer wasn't going to well but it's definitely looking up. Oh...I almost forgot. I made Head Girl which is good. I almost forgot in all the excitement. By the way, what in the world were Fred and George testing out in Diagon Alley?"
Ginny replied in an exuberant voice, "I'm so excited that you made Head Girl! Of course I kind of figured you would. My brothers were trying out some kind of exploding candy they've been working on. I think it's their alternative to that muggle candy you have...pop rocks isn't it? Speaking of my brothers, Ron has been talking about you non-stop this summer. I really think he likes you! My offer of asking him about it is still up for grabs you know." Groaning I shook my head and let it flop down onto the table. While I was the only one Ginny trusted with her Harry crush she happened to be the only one I trusted with my Ron crush. Ever since she found out she had been offering to "subtly" ask him how he felt about me. Knowing that Ginny was not exactly the master of subtlety I had declined every single time and this one was no different.
Glancing up at her I said, "Ginny you know I could never let you do that. He'd guess why you were asking! Plus I'm not even sure if I want to know his answer. What if he says he doesn't like me?"
Ginny frowned at me and said, "Hermione you'll never know if you don't try. Plus I'm positive he likes you. I told you that all he talks about is Hermione this and Hermione that. Isn't that proof enough for you?"
Just as I was about to tell her about the "incident" in the alley Harry and Ron entered the store. Once Harry had spotted us he nudged Ron, pointed back to where we were sitting, and the two of them made there way through the bunches of people over to us. Harry slipped in next to Ginny and to my immense joy Ron slid in next to me. I saw Harry slip his arm around Ginny and I glanced sideways at Ron hoping he would do the same. Ron looked happy about the two of them being together but he didn't look as if he was about do the same. After a few moments of Harry and Ginny whispering back and forth to each other I finally decided that I had better go and meet up with my parents. Ron obviously wasn't about to do anything remotely flirtatious.
Trying hard not to sound jealous I said in a false pleasant tone, "Well I promised my parents I would meet them at the Leaky Cauldron at 1 o'clock. It's already 12:45 so I had better head back. Did you all want to come with me?" Ginny looked up blushing but it was obvious she hadn't heard a word I'd said.
After repeating my question Ginny said, "Oh yeah we'll come with you. My mum and dad were planning on spending the next couple days in London. I'm pretty sure we're staying at the Leaky Cauldron. Mum wanted a break from cooking for us all and cleaning up after us. What about you?" I told her that we hadn't planned on spending the night but I figured I could get my parents to agree with it. They had both taken a few weeks off for vacation so work wouldn't be a problem. The four of us left the Ice Cream Parlor and headed for the Leaky Cauldron.
Later that evening, after a huge dinner of turkey and all the trimmings, Harry, Ron, Ginny, and I sat on the floor of room 7 at the Leaky Cauldron. Harry and Ginny, who were sharing a quilt, seemed to be completely absorbed in each other. Ron, on the other hand, seemed to be completely absorbed in a scab on his arm. Rolling my eyes, I focused my gaze on the flickering flames in the hearth and let my mind drift to other thoughts. My parents had agreed to spend the night at the Leaky Cauldron and were now talking in the room next to us with Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. The arrangements were that Ginny and I would share a room while Harry and Ron shared a room. Ron had been extremely quiet at dinner but I assumed that was due to the fact that he was stuffing his face. It seemed he didn't even remember what had gone on in the alley this afternoon. Maybe I had imagined that he had been about to kiss me because I wanted it so badly. Rolling over onto my back I closed my eyes and tried to block out the feeling of disappointment that was about to overcome me. I felt something tickle me on the nose and I swatted angrily at it with my hand. After a moment the feeling came back and I popped opened my eyes only to be met with the grinning face of Ron. He had inched up beside me and was now bent over me with a huge white feather in his hand.
Laughing lightly he said, "You know Hermione you look cute when you're annoyed. I was wondering if you might like to come spend the rest of the summer at the Burrow. Mum and Dad said it was fine so it's up to you. What do you think?"
Astonished at his sudden change in moods I merely stared up at him for a moment. Blushing slightly I said, "Sure Ron. I'd love to but I have to run it by my parents. I'd have to go home for a couple days to pack my things but I'd love to stay with you. You sure I wouldn't be in the way?"
In a soft voice Ron said, "Hermione you could never be in the way." My eyes flicked to his lips as he was saying this and I gulped as his head slowly lowered towards mine. When there was barley an inch between our mouths my eyes fluttered closed and I tilted my lips upward. I could hear the pounding of my heart...but then I felt Ron move away from me and I realized the pounding was coming from the door. I heard Mrs. Weasley open the door to tell the boys to go to their room, and I heard both of them call goodnight, but I couldn't bring myself to move from the floor. Ginny came over to see what I was doing but I just waved her off. I told her I wanted to spend the night on the floor even though I knew the idea sounded absolutely insane. Showing what a true friend she was she didn't ask anymore questions. She just dragged some blankets off the bed and draped one across me. Then she spread out the other blanket in the space next to me, grabbed a pillow off the bed, and flopped down on the floor. A long time after we had whispered our goodnights I lay awake thinking about what had transpired this evening. A huge grin split my face as I thought about Ron and how sweet he had been. I sighed silently to myself, flipped over on to my side, and drifted off into a contented slumber.
A/N: I think I'm taking too long to get to the part where they're all at school but I wanted this to be a longer fiction. I'm going to try and put more into each chapter, which should make them a bit longer. Hope you don't mind. I still need reviews so please don't be shy. Even if it's something you think I could improve upon go ahead and tell me.
Lots of Love - Miss Dissendium
