A/N: Okay, well I'm posting this chap right before I leave tomorrow... I have to admit I almost forgot about it...oops. hehe. Luckly I already had most of it typed. So I hope you enjoy!

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Hogsmede

The next couple of days went by as normal. Harry and Ron walked down to the common room on Thursday morning to find people huddled around the message bored.

"First Hogsmede weekend, this Saturday!" Dean Thomas came up to them and informed them before they had the chance to ask.

"Wow, that's early."

"It's usually not until the end of October, but this year September?"

"Yeah, and guess who can't go?" Ron and Harry heard a voice say from behind them.

"Hermione!" Harry and Ron shouted as she appeared behind them.

"What do you mean you can't go?" Ron asked her.

"Madam Pomphry is forbidding it."

"But you're fine!"

"Try telling her that, you know how she is."

"Well, we can stay."

"No, no, you two go. I'll be fine. Harry did it third year, I can do it now."

"Speaking of whom, is very quiet." Ron said changing his attention over to Harry.

"Huh? Oh, sorry. I was just trying to think of a good reason why they would move Hogsmede to such an earlier date."

"Must I explain everything? It's probably because of the ball. The visit we usually have in February will probably be moved up because of the Valentine's Day Ball that same weekend we usually go. Is there anything you don't get suspicious of when its just the littlest bit out of the ordinary?"

"No."

"Obviously."

The next couple of days came and went as usual, Harry and Ron were both happy to have Hermione back with them, especially Ron.

Hogsmede

Saturday arrived with the sun shining brightly over the grounds, the giant squid gliding through the placid lake.

"So we'll see you later Hermione." Harry said as they arrived at the front doors leading to the outside.

"Have fun!" Hermione said as she waved goodbye to them. Harry and Ron walked away with money in there pockets, wondering where they were going to spend it.

"So, where should we go first?" Ron said as soon as they arrived at Hogsmede.

"I guess we can go get some butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks than we can decide where to go from there."

"Alright."

When they arrived at the Three Broomsticks they made their way to the back table, only to be stopped by Draco Malfoy.

"Hey, where's your other friend?"

"None of your business, Malfoy." Ron responded.

"Hah. Wow Weasley. You sure have been standing up for Granger a lot lately." Malfoy commented, smirking.

"Wha...?" Ron said, quickly looking around to see who was watching.

"Looks like I hit something there."

"Give it up Malfoy." Harry said, coming to Ron's defense.

"Psh, there you go again Potter, trying to be everybody's hero."

All of a sudden Ron ran up to Malfoy and punched him in the nose.

"And that's for Hermione."

After pulling Ron away Harry and Ron sat down at there table with two butterbeers.

"Wow Ron, that might have been almost as good as Hermione's.

"Maybe..."

"Ron, there is one thing I think Malfoy is right about though. And I never thought I would say those words." Harry commented with a little laugh. "but you have been standing up for Hermione a lot so far this year."

"Yeah, well she's our friend."

"Oh come on Ron, I can tell that you think of her more than just a friend, or that you at least want to be more than just friends."

The table went silent for several minutes. Ron was staring at his betterbeer, obviously conflicting within himself in whether he should really reveal his feelings or not. Harry was still staring at Ron.

"Ok, so maybe she is." Ron finally mumbled.

"What?" Harry asked, amazed that Ron had finally spilled the beans.

"Maybe she is! But you can't tell anybody, not even Ginny, ok?"

"I won't don't worry." Harry said, knowing that it didn't matter since Ginny already knew, just like he did.

"I knew I could count on you Harry."

Harry and Ron finished their butterbeer and then headed for the streets of Hogsmede. They visited the usual of Zonko's and the sweet shop, where they bought many things including some to take back for Hermione.

"So, I supposed we should go see Fred and George." Ron said as they came in from of the shop his two brothers owned. They walked in to find the usual large crowd.

"Look who it is Fred!" Harry heard George say over the many voices. "And I thought you two had forgotten about us."

"How could they forget about us George? So where's Hermione? Is she still anti – Weasley's Weezes?"

"Well, she probably is, but she's actually back at the castle. Madam Pomphry wouldn't allow her to come."

"Ah, such a shame. So, what do you two want to cash out on today? Who knows, maybe we'll give you a special family discount this year."

"Yeah, I'm sure you will." Ron said, knowing perfectly well that Fred or George would never give him a discount, even if he is related. So Harry and Ron bought a few thing each and left, leaving the mass of people behind.

"So, I guess it's time to head back up to the castle." Harry said as several students were starting to finish up their visit.

"Yeah."

Hogwarts

Once back up at the castle Ron and Harry went straight to the Gryffindor common room where they found exactly who they were looking for, Hermione. She was sitting behind piles of books, obviously trying to catch up on the work she had missed.

"Hey Hermione." Harry said approaching the table.

"Oh hey you guys!" Hermione said cheerfully. "How was Hogsmede?"

"Same as always." Ron said digging through his pockets. "here, we brought this stuff for you."

"Thanks! You two are the best." She said. She was in a very cheerful mood.

"It seems like your happy to have all this work to do again." Ron said noticing her extremely good mood.

"You would be too if you had sat in that place so long. It was hard to actually do work in there!"

"Well, I'm going to bed. I'll see you two in the morning." Harry said facing the steps of the boys dormitory.

"I'm right behind you. G'night Hermione."

"Night."

A/N: Well there ya got it. Sorry if it's not that long! I have no idea when I'm going to get to update next, but as soon as possible is when I will. NOW....review...pleeeeeeez! Ok, lata!