Later that night Harry snuck out of the Gryffindor common room to go see Ron. He almost didn't make it past Mrs. Norris. When Harry saw Draco in his silky green beauty mask he had to stifle himself from laughing. He went over to Ron's bed right away, tapped him on the shoulder and whispered "Ron, wake up, its me Harry".
"Harry? Where are you?" asked Ron sleepily. Harry was still wearing his invisibility cloak. Harry took it off so Ron could see him.
"Did you know that Draco sleeps in a green beauty mask?" Harry asked, choking down laughter in fear of awakening Malfoy
"Yea, its really funny. It even says 'SEX GOD' on it. " Ron snickered.
"Now you have something to blackmail him with if he ever tries to hurt Hermione again." Suggested Harry.
"Yea, I guess." Sighed Ron.
"What's the matter Ron?" asked Harry. He didn't understand why Ron could be sad when all they usually want to do is think of ways to embarrass or put down Malfoy.
"It's Hermione. I have this gut feeling that she likes that stupid git more than me, and, dare I say it, Malfoy might actually have feelings for Hermione!" A look of worry and fear came over Ron's face, his voice cracking slightly.
Harry couldn't believe what he was hearing. Ron actually thought Hermione liked Draco. Although he was beginning to think it was true. She has been spending a lot of time with Draco lately. Could she really be in 'love' with him?
All Harry could think of that would comfort his friend was, "I wouldn't worry too much. She is probably under a spell like the other Gryffindor girls are. You know how Umbridge is, the Slytherins can get away with anything these days."
That seemed to comfort Ron a bit, but Ron couldn't help to still think about Hermione. The last thing he wanted to do was loose the one girl he really cared for to such a sleazy, evil prat such as Draco.
Harry and Ron talked for three hours before Harry realized what time it was. Harry said goodnight to Ron, covered himself with his invisibility cloak and left the hospital wing. This time he made it back to the common room without coming in contact with Mrs. Norris.