Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter…. Sigh.
"Hmmph" I sighed in annoyance as I glanced over at Ron yanking Harry's arm away from where I sat during lunch. I figured he must still be cross at me for our row in the library. I didn't have much time to ponder it however, as a small energetic voice interrupted my thoughts.
"Hi 'Mione!" Ginny Weasly plopped down next to me and grinned.
"Oh hi Ginny…" Sigh.
"What's wrong? You look like you swallowed a Chocolate Frog whole or something."
"Oh nothing, just your brother is a right prat!" SIGH!
"Hmm, sounds like he's getting on your nerves yet again. Why do you let him get to you so? Is it maybe because you like him a bit more than you let on…?" Ginny trailed off and stared at me in anticipation. I could feel my cheeks turn pink and I wondered if I should just confess my secret. Perhaps Ginny could help me out!
I opened my mouth to confess, but a thought popped into my head. Madame Amore's Guide said that jealousy is the surefire way to grab a boy's attention. Never let on that you are keen on a boy, rather make it seem that you have your sights on another. This would be the perfect chance to let Ron know that she was a girl who didn't need his affections. If Ginny let it slip that I had a love interest, maybe he would become green with jealousy and sweep me off my feet instead.
"Hermione? Earth to Hermione!" Ginny looked at me expectantly. I merely flipped my hair over my shoulder (Chapter 1 in Madame Amore, Flirting Technique #5) and casually brushed her question aside.
"Of course not, I have another boy in mind." Ginny looked surprised at this.
"Oh, I see. Who?"
"Oh nevermind, but I'll tell you this—he's much more appreciative of me than that, that, Ron Weasley!" Oops, I said that with a bit too much emotion. Fearing I had over-dramatized the whole situation, I stood up to leave. "Well Ginny, nice talking to you, see you around." And with that I walked out of the hall with as much composure as I could carry, when deep inside I was shaking with fear. What if jealousy was not the way to Ron's heart? What if I had messed things up royally? What had I gotten myself into?
Sorry so short, but I want to end there. I'll update soon though. Oh, and who's as excited as me for the movie GOB to come out! I know I'm going to the midnight showing for sure! yay