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"It's your fault, you know," Ron said matter-of-factly as Hermione complained about her upcoming Saturday detention.
"Excuse me?" Hermione replied icily.
"Well, honestly, Hermione! What WERE you doing and WHERE? We were all worried sick!" Ron exclaimed in defense.
Smugly, Hermione retorted, "I have it on good authority that you and Harry were not in YOUR dormitories either."
"How—I mean, what?!"
"Neville," Hermione replied simply. At that moment, Parvati and Lavender ambled down the long stairs to the Gryffindor Common Room; they glared peevishly and whispered to one another as they exited the room.
"Alright, Hermione. For once, I really do not want to argue. Breakfast?" Ron said lightly.
"Erm. I might go down later...where's Harry?"
"Oh, he said he would be down in a few moments. You know, he really is behaving odd this morning. Barely said 'good morning'! I really don't know what has gotten into everyone."
"Whatever do you mean?" Hermione asked testily.
Ron coughed as he continued to ramble, "well, erm, Harry...and you. Is something going on between the two of you?" To this, Hermione laughed with relief.
"Oh Ron!"
"Well, alright. Not like I would...mind. It is a bit hot in here, don't you agree? I think I might go to the...uh to the... Great Hall for some breakfast. If you don't mind?"
Hermione's only response was hysterical laughter. Therefore, with his ears aglow, Ron trudged sheepishly out of the Fat Lady's portrait. Watching this pathetic display by Ron, she did not notice Harry watching from the top of the boys' staircase.
"Hermione? Could I...er, have a word?"
Author's Note: AAAH! I am so sorry! I truly am! Please stop threatening me to update! :)
Good news, I am not out of school for Thanksgiving Holiday, and I honestly plan on wrapping this fanfiction up. I will write, write, write for all of you! I rather enjoy it myself, to be honest.
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