A/N: Why hello there everybody. I have really missed writing especially since I haven't been able to write one single fanfiction in a while. Partly because I wanted a brake from writing, writer's block, and because I had finals coming up. But now that I have entered a new semester at school I can get back to my regular schedule. I really hope you will all like this fanfiction. So with no further inquiries, we can get on with the story.
These Games We Play:
Summary: Harry tries to get Hermione to ask Ron to the ball but they keep playing these silly games with each other. Find out what will happen.
Chapter 1: The turn-around ball
Have you ever seen a couple that was so incredibly perfect for each other? That they would do anything for each other? Everyone can see it. That they love one another. The only ones that don't actually know they are an item… are themselves.
Yeah, that's right! They're not even going out. Yet they belong together. For instance, when Ron gets jealous because Hermione writes Krum. Especially after that Yule ball incident, you know the one where Ron tried to get Hermione to go with him at the last minute. He didn't even really ask her… he just kind of suggested they go together. And I will never forget that look that was on his face when he saw Hermione with Krum. It was pure hatred that he felt toward his only known idle. Believe it or not, Ron actually looked up to Krum. (But then again who didn't?) And to see him with the women that he loved was very upsetting for him.
And Hermione, getting jealous when Fleur Delacour gave Ron an innocent little kiss on the cheek. Let me tell you that that look was revolting.
They were the oddest couple that has ever walked the earth. It was the most obvious thing to anyone who just sat in the Common room and listened to there bickering until finally it ceased, and it usually ended with Hermione bursting into tears and running away from all of her problems.
Professor Dumbledore himself even established yet another ball in hopes of uniting Ron and Hermione. That there would at last be peace at Hogwarts. The whole school knew what the reason of this ball was. With the exception of Ron and Hermione. But this ball was quite different from all the other balls that Hogwarts have had in the past. (Although, they haven't had many.) No… this was a ball where the girls' were suppose to ask the guys. The thing is, I have to make sure Hermione asks Ron.
Looking around the crowded Common room of Gryffindors, I spotted her on the sofa by the fire working on her Herbology essay.
Making my way over to her and scattering a couple of fourth years that were snogging, I sat down next to Hermione who was heads down in her work. I waited in silence for Hermione to look up. Though she didn't. Instead she continued to work as if she hadn't even noticed me. Clearing my throat I waited for Hermione to respond. And when she didn't, I finally reached over and tapped her shoulder making her jump slightly. "Yes Harry? Is there anything I could do for you?" she said still not looking up from her work.
Clearing my throat yet again, I replied with a, "yes… I was wondering… if… if you were going to the ball with… anybody."
At last Hermione looked up at me and gave me a suspicious look. "No… why?"
"Be… because I noticed that Ron wasn't going with anybody."
Going back to her work once again and not sounding the least bit interested, Hermione said, "So?"
"So… you should ask him?"
"Why should I?" Hermione responded stubbornly.
I quickly replied, "if you don't have a date already then you can always ask him. I-I mean since you don't have a date and obviously he doesn't have a date then you two would be perfect for each other.
Hermione spun around so fast that she dropped her quill on the carpeted floor. Not bothering to pick it up and with those piercing brown eyes she glared at Harry as if he was the one that made her drop her quill on purpose. "Did he mention something to you?"
"No! Of course not!" I said sweating so badly that I started to smell, "I just think it would be a good idea if you two went together." And quickly changing the subject I pointed over to where Ron was sitting with Neville playing exploding snap. "He's over there if you want to go ask him."
Throwing Harry her last suspicious look, Hermione gracefully made her way over to where Ron was sitting with Neville.
This was it! Hermione was going to ask Ron to the ball. It was perfect. They had to go together. That's the whole point of the ball. And it was all thanks to me for getting them to go together.
Finally arriving at where Ron was, (after what seemed like everything was in slow motion) Hermione plopped down right beside him. "Hey Ron! What're you doing?" Asked Hermione who was trying to make small talk.
Concentrating hard on the game Ron responded with a, "fine!" and carried on with the game.
Hermione however got right to the point. "Listen Ron! I was wondering if anybody has asked you to the ball yet."
At these words Ron lost all concentration as the cards just exploded in his face. Everyone who was in Gryffindor laughed so hard that they started crying. Hermione just smirked and screwed up her face so trying extremely hard not to laugh.
With his face charcled black Ron said, "no!" and waited hopefully for Hermione to ask him.
"Neither do I!" Hermione replied as she got up, smiled to herself and headed up to her dormitory leaving a very surprised Ron. The Gryffindors, were just rolling with laughter.
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