Sorry for taking so long to update but school has been so busy but it is summer and now I have time to write. Hope you enjoy this chapter. It's one of my favorites so far. But that's probably because I get to write the twins. :D I have some chapters up to 9 in my computer I just need to read over them then I'll post them. They may not all be up until after the 4th but I'll get to them as soon as I can. I just have to work around work and see friends I haven't seen in a long time and vacations. But I'll try soon! Please review. I need all the ideas I get. Any help is always appericated!-Ace Andrews

Chapter 6: Weasley Wizard Wheezes

At the designated time the girls and the guys met at Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor. After a delicious round of ice cream for everyone, they decided to take a trip to Weasley's Wizard Wheezes.

As they entered the door, they found the place packed. Harry and Ron smiled and pushed their way through to find Fred and George.

Fred was found at the cash register taking money from the customers. "Hiya Fred." Ron said moving toward his brother. "Kinda busy huh?"

"Well welcome ickle Ronnykins. Hey Harry, Neville." Fred greeted. "Hogwarts letters must have arrived. We haven't been this busy all summer. Mind you it hasn't been empty either."

"Yeah they did. That's why we're here." Harry said as he pushed past to find George. Neville followed him looking around at all the brightly colored wrappers and gizmos and gadgets.

"So Ron how's your summer?" Fred asked as he rang up a girl with light blonde hair and a short puggy nose. "Seen Hermione in a swim suit yet?"

Ron, not really thinking as he replied, answered, "Yeah. We went down to the swimming hole last week. Boy did she look good." Ron replied in a dreamy like voice as he leaned down on the counter.

"Ah ha! I knew it. My ickly Ronniekins has a crush." Fred said in a squeaky motherly voice.

"Blood hell. Did I just say that? No Fred don't. I didn't say anything. Forget it." Ron spit out quickly jumping up and looking directly at his brother nervously.

Fred smiled. "So how long has this been going on?" Fred asked in a serious tone as he took the coins from the girl with the blonde hair and closed the register.

Ron looked around anxiously. "If you don't mind I'd rather not talk about this around here." His nerves were obvious in his voice. He didn't really want to talk about all this at all, not to mention in the middle of a extremely packed shop were many of his fellow Hogwarts classmates where mingling in and out of the rows and could easily overhear.

"Fine," Fred said scanning the room looking for his twin. "Oy! George take over for a moment. I need to talk with Ron." He yelled as he beckoned George to come over. "Come on Ron, we can talk in the back room." He grabbed Ron's arm, leading him through the crowd.

"Wait what if I don't want to talk about it." Ron replied, slightly resisting his brother's hold.

Fred opened a door and ushered his brother into the room. Ron noticed a bunch of boxes sitting on the floor, an old couch, and two desks seated on the opposite sides of the room.

"Now spill it little brother. How long has this crush with Hermione been going on?" Fred asked moseying over to what was his desk and sitting down. He waved for Ron to sit on the couch but Ron didn't move. Warmth was rushing to his face and he knew he was turning red.

"What am I going to say?" Ron thought bringing a hand up and running his fingers through his hair. "I haven't told anyone. Not a single soul. I've hardly spoken it out loud to myself."

"Come on Ron. I ain't getting any younger here." Fred said putting his feet up on his desk and looking over at his brother.

"What the hell am I going to do? It's just a harmless crush." Ron thought again pushing his hands into his pockets.

"Well for once you're silent. It must be serious." Fred said folding his hands. "Well let me start then. Well if I remember correctly you liked her during your fourth year. I heard that you wanted to ask her to the Yule ball."

Ron moved over and sat down on the second hand couch, his head falling into his hands. He knew he had to admit it someday. It might as well be to his brother. But he was wary of the fact that it was Fred who he decided to confide in. Perhaps it would come back to bit him in the butt.

Finally, he gave in. "Since first year. I've liked Hermione since first year," he mumbled quietly but Fred managed to hear.

"Was that so bad?" Fred asked kicking his feet off the desk and leaning forward on to his knees.

"For your information yes. I haven't admitted it to anyone. Not even Harry." Ron replied looking up at his brother. " Hardly to myself."

"Well do you want to do something about it? Or do you just want to sit back and admire her?" Fred asked.

"I don't know. It would be great to do something about it but I don't think I could. You know me Fred. I have no nerves." Ron said leaning back on the couch with a sigh.

"Well it's up to you mate. If you want her, you have to put your heart out on the line. I doubt she'll just come to you. She's a girl mate. That's how they are. But if you are too much of a chicken, then you'll be alone forever." Fred replied wisely leaning back in his chair.

Ron sighed again. "I know you're right. But I also know that I have no guts." He replied hopelessly.

"No guts, no glory my brother." Fred said. Just as he finished, George opened the door.

"Fred, I'm swamped. I need you out here right away." He said waving at his twin. As he turned to rush back to the customers he noticed Ron. "Hiya Ron. Feeling okay?" He asked noticing Ron's depressed and slightly pale face.

Ron nodded slightly as he watched George leave and Fred get up from his chair. "Well my brother if you need anything, just send me an owl. But remember what I said." Fred said crossing the room to the open door. "No guts, no glory." With that he was gone.

Ron sighed again. He knew Fred was right but he didn't think he would ever be able to put his heart on the line. He was just too chicken. He had no nerve, especially around girls. For goodness sake it had taken him until the last minute to get a date to the Yule ball and even then he hadn't treated her as he should have. He was pathetic.

Finally he got up from the old couch and left the office, closing the door behind him. He looked around the even more crowded shop for one of his friends. Suddenly a hand touched him on the arm.

"There you are! I've been looking all over for you." Hermione said as Ron turned around. Ron smiled. He couldn't help it.

"I was having a conversation with Fred." Ron replied.

"Well the others have left. Neville had to get back home and Harry took Ginny over to Quality Quidditch so I guess it's just you and me for awhile." She said rather quickly as she led the way to the front of the store. Fred and George waved to them as they walked past and they waved back. Ron noticed that Fred gave him a wink.

"Well where do you want to go?" Hermione asked looking around the street at the different shops.

"Er...well..." Ron began. He didn't really care where they went. He was with Hermione alone. It was almost like his daydream from earlier. "Doesn't matter to me."

"Ok well how about...