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Ron walked through the Common Room up to the boy's dormitories and sat up in bed, with the hangings around his four poster bed. He pulled Asking Out a Girl for the Hopelessly Hopeless out from under his mattress and skipped ahead until he found the chapter he was looking for.

Chapter 27: So You're Finally Gonna Do It, Huh?

Good luck, old chap. We've been together for a long time and let me tell you, you are going to be one lucky boy if she actually says yes.

Ron rolled his eyes but continued reading.

Here are a few tips to help you out.

Tip 1: Perfect timing. This is essential. A dunderhead like you would probably ask her at exactly the wrong time. Don't ask her when she's stressed out and annoyed. In your case, you should ask her when she's feeling happy and extremely generous.

Tip 2: Perfect setting. Ask her to go for a scenic walk, perhaps. But here's a tip within a tip. Don't ask her until the walk is almost through, because if she says no (which she probably will) it will be a long walk back. Trust me.

And now I think you're all set. Now you go get her, tiger! And remember, be confident and absolute perfect timing and absolute perfect setting are absolutely important!

"Screw that." Ron muttered, throwing the book to the floor. "That man is an absolute nutter!" Ron laid back in bed, waiting for his fellow dorm mates to come up to bed one by one. As soon as he was sure they were all asleep, he snuck downstairs to the empty common room to wait for the last person he thought he would ever take advice from. He sat in his favorite armchair near the fire and began to doze.

He awoke with a start as the portrait hole opened and in walked an extremely tired looking Ginny. She noticed her brother, sitting in an armchair and staring at her. She cocked her head to the side and stared back, looking puzzled. Exasperated, Ron motioned for her to come over. She sat down in the armchair next to his as he watched the last embers of the fire slowly die. When he didn't say anything for a minute, Ginny gave a loud yawn. "What is it, Ron? I'm very tired, as its one o'clock in the morning!" She said irritably.

He turned to face his sister. "Ginny, I've got something to tell you…it may come as sort of a shock….But it's got to be said." He took a deep breath. "I'm in love Hermione."

Ginny blinked at him. "Oh wow. I would have never guessed." She said sarcastically.

"You mean you knew?" He asked incredulously.

"Everyone knew except for you and Hermione."

"I have to tell her. I can't go on like this. I mean I saw her hug Harry today, and even that got me upset. Even though I know nothing is going on with them!" He said, running his hands through his hair. "This is just driving me crazy I can't stand to think about her with someone else. I've gotta just take a chance and tell her." He paused for a moment.

Ginny broke the silence. "How is Harry?" She asked, hoping he still wanted to be with her.

"Ginny! We're talking about me right now!"

"Just tell me if he wants to break up with me!" Ginny said, tears welling in her eyes.

Ron looked at her and sighed. "I'm sure he doesn't. He can't be that big of an idiot to think that you would actually do something like that." Ron said. "He loves you. He really does." Ginny sniffled. "Aw, c'mere." Ron said, feeling big brotherly. He hugged her.

Ginny sniffed. "You know, this is the first time you've hugged me since my first year here."

"Is it?"

"Yes."

"That can't be true."

"But it is. You never show me any brotherly affection."

"What're you talking about!" Ron said, pulling away to look at her. "I protect you all the time!"

"No, you scold me and yell at me all the time." She said, crossing her arms and pouting.

"Because I care about you!"

"Do you?"

"What? Of course I do. Ginny, you're my sister. My only sister. Of course I care about you. I love you, Gin. Honestly. I may give you a hard time, but it's my job."

Ginny hugged him again. "I love you too. You're my favorite brother." Ron laughed and pushed her off.

"I thought that was Bill?"

"Well, he's my favorite brother when I'm around him. Same with Charlie and Fred and George and now you." Ginny said, leaving out Percy.

Ron rolled his eyes. "I see. Last time I ever believe you. Now tell me what to do about Hermione!"

"You already know what to about Hermione." She said, getting up and stretching.

"I do?"

"Yes, Ron, confess and be loved."

"You're right!"

"I know I am."

"Yeah! I'm just gonna tell her!"

"Yeah!"

"YEAH!"

"You do that."

"I'm gonna do it tomorrow! I will confess and be loved!" He crowed.

Ginny laughed. "Goodnight, Ron." She called as she walked up to the girls' dormitories.

Ron fell back into his armchair, smiling to himself and he promptly fell asleep, dreaming of his Hermione.