So as of the last entry the word count for this story was 6660. I guess it was fate that evil Ginny interrupted Ron and Hermione's almost snog. Anyway… now that I have shared my random thought…on with the story.
But first I would just like to thank all of my reviewers. I love you guys! Also in answer to Luna's question yes there will be the annual Halloween feast… and who knows what will happen there. That is all I'm saying for now.
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Ron didn't look at Hermione all throughout lunch. He still sat next to her, as usual, but he just stared at his plate and ate silently. Hermione glared daggers across the table at Ginny. Ginny just kept talking to Harry, although Hermione could have sworn she saw her twitch every once in awhile.
Hermione turned her gaze towards Ron and saw him look away. 'Was he staring at me?' She tilted her head so she could see his face, and noticed that it was bright red. She sat back up and looked down at her plate.
"Um…R-ron, could you pass the salt please?" she whispered so only he could hear her. He quietly passed her the salt without looking up from his plate. "Thanks."
He just nodded and went back to eating. After a few minutes Hermione went back to glaring at Ginny. Ginny looked up at her and gave her an apologetic look, before turning back to her conversation with Harry.
'What was I thinking?' Ron thought. 'Almost kissing her like that? Just look at how awkward she is to be around me…' Ron's thoughts trailed off and he just watched Hermione out of the corner of his eye.
After lunch the four friends walked out of the Great Hall together, yet no one spoke. Once they had reached the end of the corridor, Harry took Ginny's hand and said, "I'm going to walk Ginny to the greenhouses for Herbology. I'll meet you guys in Transfiguration, okay?"
Hermione glanced at Ron and just nodded. Ron shifted from one foot to the other and said, "Sure mate, see you in class."
Harry, not knowing about the incident before lunch, stared confusedly at his two best friends and their strange behavior. He turned to Ginny looking for an explanation.
"I'll tell you outside," she whispered. She then took his arm and headed for the front doors. Before she stepped outside she mouthed 'Good luck,' to Hermione.
Hermione took a deep breath and then started to walk down the corridor again. Ron followed her closely.
'Why won't she say something? Please just say something. Maybe I should say something…'
"Hermione," he whispered as he grabbed her arm and spun her around. They were barely inches from each other, and it was then that they both realized that they were in the exact same place in the corridor as before.
"Yes Ron?" Hermione whispered back, looking up into his eyes. 'His beautiful, deep blue eyes,' she thought with a sigh.
He started leaning towards her again and they were right back to where they had been before. "I-I…" He trailed off and they both shut their eyes.
"Hermione?"
They both sprung apart, but kept their gaze on each other. 'AGAIN!' Hermione's brain shouted. 'If that is Ginny, then I swear Ron will have to hold me back. Actually that doesn't sound so bad… Ugh stop thinking like that Hermione.' She shook herself from her thoughts and turned around to see who had called her.
It was another third year. This one from Gryffindor. "Hermione I was wondering if you'd like to go with me to Hogs--"
"Listen here you little rugrat," Hermione was livid. Her hands were balled into fists, and she was as red as a strawberry.
Ron saw her reaching for her wand, and decided he better take action. He stepped between the third year and Hermione, and with a smirk said, "Sorry mate but she's going with me." He heard Hermione gasp softly behind him, but shook it off.
"Oh," said the first year. He didn't seem to be paying much attention to Ron though and just kept staring at Hermione.
Ron felt himself getting angry but simply said, "I think you best be getting to your class now. Don't want to be late." With that he took the third year's shoulders and turned him around in the other direction.
Ron turned back towards Hermione to see she was no longer mad, but embarrassed. "Thanks Ron."
"No problem." He started to walk again and Hermione followed.
"So…" Hermione started after awhile, "We are going to Hogsmeade together then?"
"Of course. The four of us always go together, and usually Harry and Ginny will sneak off together within the first five minutes," he replied amusedly.
Hermione laughed at this and looked over at him. He flashed her a lopsided grin and she knew that the tension between them was gone. They walked on in a now comfortable silence for awhile, until Ron started to laugh hysterically.
"What? What is it?" Hermione asked worried for the redhead's sanity.
"Sorry- It-it's just so funny if you think about it. All of those third years asking you to Hogsmeade. It's hilarious!"
"Oh, shut up Ronald," Hermione huffed, swatting his arm. He just kept laughing, and soon Hermione joined in. 'I guess it is rather amusing,' she thought. Once they sobered up she said, "Perhaps I should go and change. This is all getting out of hand."
"NO!" Ron yelled. "I-I m-mean, you look great. Besides you can't let some little third years get to you. Plus you'd be late for Transfiguration," Ron rambled.
Hermione smiled at him. 'He's so cute when he's embarrassed.' She bit her lip to keep from laughing and said, "I suppose you're right. Come on let's go." She took his arm and they started to walk to class.
Ron breathed a sigh of relief. 'That was close you git. I almost let on how great I think she looks in that costume. I don't need her thinking I'm some kind of pervert.'
They stepped into the transfiguration classroom and took their normal seats towards the center of the room. A few minutes later Harry stepped into the classroom. He noticed that Hermione and Ron were now talking and laughing with each other. 'I guess they got over the whole thing in the corridor. Good, I'm glad I don't have to be in the middle of that,' he thought as he sat down on the other side of Ron.
"Hey Harry," giggled Hermione.
"What's so funny?" asked Harry.
"Oh we were just talking about how Hermione has been asked to Hogsmeade by –what is it now? - seven third years today." Ron said with a laugh.
"Really?" Harry asked amused. "Why Hermione I didn't know you were such a cradle robber."
"Oh shut it Harry," snapped Hermione, although she was smiling. Just then Professor McGonagall walked into the classroom.
"Alright students, take your seats." Everyone sat down and looked at their professor. "Now today I have planned a special lesson, just for Halloween. We will be learning how to transform ourselves into whatever costume we are wearing. Now if you all will please stand and take out your wands."
A/N: I know. I know. I am an evil person. You may all smite me now. Sorry this chapter was a little slow, but I needed to get them out of the awkwardness and back to the flirting. The next chapter will be better I promise. Hermione as a Genie, and Harry as a…muggle? Hmmm well review and you shall all see.
Anyhoo, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in five days people! I got my ticket for the midnight show. I am so excited…so what if I fall asleep in all of my classes on Friday, it will be so worth it. Again sorry about the long updates. School has been so hectic lately. I hope I can post chapter six sooner. So keep an eye out and review please.