Chapter 3
Disclaimer: Ha! You think I own Harry Potter. Or Hitch. Well I think that is just funny because really….I don't sighs.
A/N: I will admit this chapter is kind of unexciting and the characterization is a little weak but I didn't want to leave you guys without an update so here it is.
"You can stop goggling at her for starters, Harry" Hermione snapped.
She had been in a fowl mood ever since discovering that he fancied Ginny. Of course, it wasn't because he fancied her; it was because he was absolutely horrid at hiding it.
He moved his eyeballs for the back of her red head to the roaring fire in front of him. He and Hermione were discussing ways to win over Ginny to no avail.
Ron was busily doing last minute homework so he and Hermione were quite alone.
"You know," Hermione said through the flash of silver knitting needles. She was still doing S.P.E.W.
"Your situation kind of reminds me of a muggle movie I saw once with my parents. It was called 'Hitch'".
Harry looked at Hermione blankly. Like he ever saw a movie with the Dursleys.
Hermione sat on the edge of her seat, her face radiant with brilliance. She had finally gotten an idea.
"I know it sounds stupid, getting ideas from muggles but some things just can't be done by magic."
"Well, where would I go with her? The next Hogsmeade trip isn't for weeks" Harry asked.
"Slughorn is having another party soon, I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you brought Ginny along".
Harry groaned at the thought of Slughorn's party. Note to self: Schedule Qudditch practice next party. He would be with Ginny anyway then.
Hermione, reading his mind said "You cannot evade him forever Harry. You have to go sometime".
"Hermione he only likes me because of my mum. And because of I'm famous".
"Well that may be true but it's the only thing we've got for now. If you'll excuse me, I'm going to bed. In the morning I will have compiled you a list of everything I found helpful from the movie. Each day we will practice a few things from the list".
Harry shot her a horrid look.
"Not…..not on you?" he asked hesitantly.
"Of course not on me you prat. You know I kind of fancy-"the rest Harry was unable to hear but he thought he caught the words "Ron" and "snog".
He stared at her and slowly nodded his head.
"What? I said I could go for some egg nog" She blushed at deep shade of red.
Harry was dieing to laugh at her childish behavior but instead looked over at Ron who was walking towards him.
"What's up with her?" he said and pointed to Hermione who was sprinting up the stairs to the girls dormitory. Girls!
"Nothing, she just forgot to return a book to the library".
"Really? How unlike her" he said skeptically.
Please don't ask me what's wrong!
Please don't ask me what's wrong!
"Harry, what's wrong? You've been kind of distant today".
Harry's stomach cringed. Damn!
"Everything is fine Ron. Nothing is wrong" he answered hoping it didn't sound fake.
Ron looked at him fervently. Harry however, was rather surprised he believed it. Alright Ron, I'm madly in love with your sister. Is that okay?
Harry stole a quick glance over at Ginny. Dean Thomas was sitting near her and she looked rather frustrated. Dean looked very angry.
"She has been trying to break up with him for weeks now, but the git just won't get it" Ron offered, looking at Harry.
"He is a bit of a git, isn't he?" Harry felt a ping of jealousy at Dean. He didn't know how lucky he was to be Ginny's boyfriend.
He and Ron sat in an awkward silence for a while, both watching the fire die down.
Harry felt his eyelids get very heavy and off he fell into a deep sleep.
A/N: Okay, a little boring huh? I was having an early writers block but I decided this chapter would bring me to where I needed to be for future ones. Everything was a little weak but like I said, I am where I need to be.
Also, if you guys have any ideas AT ALL! I will be open to them. Especially for the lists so just e-mail me. I have no idea what to do there. Please post a review if you wish. Thank you.
P.S- I know Ginny was already invited to Slughorn's parties and a whole bunch of little stuff like that but this way worked better for the fic.