A/n: Sorry to leave ya'll hanging…ok not really …as my BFF Kari says "Ha ha it amuses me!" but I am sorry I made the chapter so short. I'll try to make this one longer to make up for it!

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Chapter Seven

"Anyways," Ginny continued trying to ignore the flutter in her stomach she got when Harry moved closer to her. "She said she thinks she really, really likes you, but she wants to make sure she isn't just saying that because she's lonely."

Well there's hope then eh, Ron?" Harry couldn't help but grin at Ron's silly expression. He looked hopeful, doubtful, and excited all while trying to remain calm.

"Oh, shut it!" Ron could tell the both of them were enjoying his reaction.

"Well if you all were going to have a party why didn't you invite me?" exclaimed Hermione pretending to be hurt that she wasn't "invited" to the "party".

"Uh, hey, Love," Ginny, like Harry and Ron, had jumped at the sound of Hermione's voice as they had finished talking about her.

"So, really, what are you all doing down here so late?" Hermione had a sneaky suspicion they had just finished talking about her.

"Um, well I fell asleep doing my stupid Potions homework, and Ginny came down to tell me something, then Harry came down looking for me." Ron explained it the most natural voice he could muster.

"Oh, ok well I came down here to find Ginny…" Hermione was hoping to give Ginny a straight answer about Ron this time.

"Sure, Love, come over her. Can you two boys amuse yourselves for a minute?" Ginny added in mock, doubtful tone while she led Hermione to the other wall.

"Ok, I been thinking about it all night and I can't sleep until I tell you. I do like Ron, but I just don't know how to let him know without weirding him out."

"Well I'm glad you've realized it, and don't worry about Ron…but he likes you too."

"WHAT!" Hermione was thrilled.

"Yeah, but don't say anything. I'll try to work on getting him to ask you out. Just make sure you give him some subtle hints that you like him. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Ginny added reassuringly.

"Thanks Ginny I don't know what I would do without you…"

"Hey, darling, no problem. Actually I kinda enjoy it—though I must say, it's a bit different when I'm hooking my best friend up with my brother." Ginny couldn't help but grin thinking about it.

"Well, Ginny, if there is anything, anything I can do for you, let me know ok. I owe you one."

"To tell the truth, you can help me right now."

"Ok what is it?"

"I really like Harry…again"

"I'd figured as much. I mean it's always been quite obvious that you've liked Harry, and I'm pretty sure he likes you too. He's always staring at you isn't he?" She added at Ginny's inquisitive look. "And I could tell you've started falling for him again because you'll do anything he asks, even if he doesn't ask you!"

"What d'you mean?"

"It's like the other day, he asked Ron to bring him some breakfast back because he needed to finish his Charms homework. And you ran out and came back with loads of food that the house elves gave you. And that's just the big stuff. Anything he needs you give it to him. Don't worry I don't think he's realized it yet, he is a guy remember."

"Wow, I kinda see what you mean…I've been pretty thick not to have realized how smitten I was."

"I guess love makes you do crazy things…"

"Um, Hermione can I um, tal-talk to you for a sec…."

"Sure, what's up," She hoped Ginny's matchmaking was working. Ron sure did seem nervous though.

Ron took a deep breath then: "Willyougowitme?"

"Sorry I didn't catch that, come again?"

Ron took an even deeper breath and started again, "Hermione, will you go out with me?" Ron became suddenly interested in the floor.

"Ron, I would love to!" Hermione squealed. It was Hermione's turn to stare at the floor. But Ron, however, gained some confidence with Hermione's sincerely excited answer. He cupped Hermione's chin in his hand and gently leaned it upwards so she was looking into his eyes. She melted in his gaze and she was so sure that he was the only thing keeping her from turning into a puddle right then and there. Though neither said and a word, and while neither moved an inch, the passion was so intense they were both so sure they couldn't last another second. Ron leaned down slowly, and Hermione raised her head upwards, they were a centimeter, now a millimeter apart when—

"OOOO Weaslebee's got himself a girlfriend. And if it isn't that filthy, little, mudblood." Malfoy exclaimed in shock. "What the bloody hell—"

"TAKE THAT BACK THIS INSTANT OR I WILL CURSE YOU. I MEAN IT YOU LITTLE BOUNCING FARRET!" It was Malfoy's turn to be furious now.

"I'll never take it back Weasly, she is a mudblood so I'm NOT gonna take it back." Ron lunged at Malfoy, grabbed the neck of his cloak and whammed him with the most powerful punch he could muster.

"RON, NO DON'T. Just leave him alone he's just jealous."

"Pshh jealous of what, that he gets to go out with the mudblood and not me. Oh yeah that's it…" Malfoy's voice was dripping with sarcasm, but as he had professed his love to Hermione just last week, she knew it was just a disguise. He never let it show that his pride was hurt.

"C'mon Hermione, I'm through with the ferret anyways." Ron grabbed her hand and led her down the corridor.