RECAP Hermione had glanced at her parchment and had seen the name Harry Potter. She smiled, "This will be easy!" she thought. Yet at the back of her mind, she could not help wishing that she had got someone else, a certain red-haired someone else.

The next day was Saturday, and there was a Hogsmeade trip planned, so Harry, Ron and Hermione breakfasted quickly and then left the castle along with a hundred other students eager to get out of the castle. People were also contemplating buying gifts for the Secret Santa game. Harry, Ron and Hermione however, went straight to the Three Broomsticks.

"I'll go get our drinks guys," said Hermione.

As soon as she left their table, Ron turned to Harry, "Um... Harry, I really need your help."

"Shoot ol' buddy." said Harry, leaning back comfortably in his chair.

"It's about the Secret Santa thing," muttered Ron, "I um... I got Hermione."

Harry sat up straight. "Ahh.." he said, with something of a knowing looking in his eye.

"Yeah, um.. well I'm not exactly sure what to get her. I mean I usually send her like Chocolate Frogs or something for Christmas." But now we have to give many little gifts.. and I have no idea what I'm supposed to get her." said Ron, whose face was turning pink, "I mean, what small thing could I possibly give without seeming like, um.. unconcerned?"

Harry laughed. "Ron, Hermione wouldn't think you were unconcerned about what you would give her. Maybe with your first gift, you should send a note explaining you're really bad at giving gifts? Anyway, Hermione really would appreciate whatever you give her."

"Easy for you to say! Who did you get anyway?" asked Ron.

Now it was Harry's face to turn red. He was saved from answering however, as Hermione came back, clutching three butterbeers.

"Whew there's a huge crowd today," she said, setting down the drinks, "what's up with you Harry?"

"Huh? Nothing! It's a bit hot in here, that's all" he stammered, "Let's go get some gifts for the Secret Santa thing after this ok? I don't think there's going to be another Hogsmeade trip for ages."

The others agreed, and soon they were leaving the Three Broomsticks.

"Hey seeing that we're not supposed to know anything, how about we split up so we don't see which presents we get in case we see someone getting that later on?" suggested Harry.

"Ok, Mr. Mysterious" laughed Hermione, and she went of in another direction. Harry and Ron walked slowly towards the row of little shops in the distance.

"You fancy her don't you? asked Harry, carefully. Ron didn't answer, nor did he ask whom Harry was talking about.

"Why don't you tell her?" asked Harry, innocently.

"Because." was all that Ron said, his face flaming.

"Are you afraid? Because I don't think Hermione would um... turn you down..." said Harry.

"No, well that's partly it, but well I don't know.. we're such good friends and all.. and I don't want to change any of that."

Harry could understand that. He knew how terrible it would be if Hermione and Ron got together and then broke up. Their trio would become three individuals. He didn't mention it again and neither Harry nor Ron brought up the subject of Secret Santa. Harry was glad, although he didn't mind Ron knowing he had Ginny, he didn't particularly want to make it obvious of the feelings he seemed to have suddenly found for her.

Harry and Ron wandered miserably from shop to shop, without finding much that they could buy. Finally Harry found a cute snow globe with a snowman sitting in the middle and flakes of paper snowflakes floating around him. He felt it was a very mediocre gift but couldn't find anything better. Ron was still anxiously looking for something to give Hermione.

"You need to give her something personal, Ron, something you know she needs." Harry told him, pretending to sound all sage and wise.

"Like what? How about a book? She loves books!" Ron supplied.

Harry pulled a face, "Yuck, how unromantic!"

Ron blushed, "But I'm not looking for anything romantic! Or wait, am I supposed to be?"

Harry laughed, "Well maybe you can send the more romantic ones later!"

They kept looking until Ron found a beautiful photo frame with a silver frame adorned by colourful beads and sequins. It was rather expensive but Ron didn't care. He was simply glad that he had managed to find a gift for Hermione.

Harry and Ron, having made their purchases, headed back to Hogwarts. As they trudged up to the Gryffindor common room, they saw that Hermione was not there.

"Oh she might be in the Head common room," said Harry, suddenly remembering that this common room wasn't really his anymore.

He bid Ron goodbye and went to the statue of the boar.

"Pancakes with syrup." He said, and entered. He saw Hermione sitting on a sofa with different types of wrapping paper surrounding her.

"Hey Harry, I'm just wrapping my gift. Did you find anything?" she asked him.

"Yea, it's kinda stupid but there wasn't much choice. There should be more things once Christmas comes closer I guess." He replied, and then on an impulse asked, "Hermione, do you think Ginny still likes me?"

Hermione looked up at him in surprise, "Uh, not that I know of Harry, why?"

"Oh no reason, just um.. wondering" he said, trying to look unconcerned. Hermione grinned at him, making him blush.

"It's not that I like her or anything," he stammered, "I just thought maybe, you know, that she might still.."

"Harry, you wouldn't happen to be her Secret Santa would you?" Hermione asked, trying to hide her smile at Harry's stuttering.

"Um.. yea actually," said Harry, seeing no way to deny it at this point.

"And what have you got her?" asked Hermione.

"Um.. a snow globe," said Harry, his face now flaming, "I know it's stupid, but what was I supposed to get her?"

Harry knew he was strongly resembling Ron at this point and thought how ironical it was that he had been advising Ron on what to get Hermione, when he was so incapable of getting Ginny a present.

Hermione was trying her best not to laugh and Harry could see that. He scowled at her.

"It's not funny, I see you had no difficulty getting your person a gift, whoever they are."

"You're right. I simply thought of what they would like, and found it too." Hermione said, "and really, couldn't you do better than a snow globe?"

"Well next time, you help me find a gift then ok? I suck at it!" muttered Harry.

"Fine then. And I'll find a much better thing to give! More Christmassy and romantic!" said Hermione.

Harry spluttered at her last word and got up quickly saying, "I'm going to dinner!"

AN: This is my pathetic attempt at making it humourous! Please tell me what you think about and review! And tell me who you think are Harry and Ron's Secret Santa's!