Chapter Two: The Dare

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Disclaimer: All characters belong to J.K. Rowling yadda yadda yadda xP

A/N: Soooo sorry it took so long to get the second chapter up! I had it all written I just didn't get time to proofreed and post it. It's a bit longer than the last chapter but in my opinion is still short...

Ron took the seat closest to the fire while Hermione sat opposite him. He looked over to Hermione, staring her face that was engulfed by brown. (a/n: Gah! The sappiness!) She turned her head barely three inches and their eyes locked. They stared at each other for what seemed like hours, but in truth was only around half a minute. Their stare broke when they heard a fit of giggles as Lavender spoke up.

" Are you two loony or something? Hermione, I called on you! Truth or dare?"

Hermione felt the blood rushing back to her cheeks as she came back to reality.

"Uh... Truth i suppose..." she said looking back over to Ron for a last glance.

'Quick you idiot, she's looking!' Ron thought as he quickly averted his eyes so he appeared to be not listening. Finally, Lavender broke the whispering with her friends and spun around to Hermione.

"So, tell me Hermione. Who would you rather snog? Victor, Harry, or...Ron?" Hermione could have sworn she heard Lavender snicker as she spoke the last name.

" Well-I..." she managed to stutter. All the girls were leaning in and she saw Ron's eyes flicker up to hers in curiosity. Hermione was startled momentarily as she saw something sneak behind the couch, but then saw it was merely Ginny. ' That girl is so nosy...' When she removed her gaze from Ginny's hiding spot, she found that all the girls as well as Ron now eagerly awaited her answer.

"Well...er- I can't say I've ever snogged Ron or Harry... Let alone kiss them..."

'Look what you've gotten yourself into Granger!'

"And?" asked Lavender impatiently. Hermione sighed. She knew Ron didn't like her. Or did he? No, they were just friends... that was all.

"I would have to say Victor since he's the only one I've ever kis-"

"WHAT!"

Everyone turned to the source of the sound to see no other than Ron who's ears were now turning a deep shade of red. Hermione's eyes quickly shot to him.

'Nice one Weasley...'

"What is up with you Ron? Why do you suddenly care whether or not i kissed-"

"Vicky..." Ron cut her off with a definite annoyance in his tone.

Lavender looked at the two quickly, sensing another row approaching. Hermione opened her mouth to speak but Lavender spoke before Hermione could manage to let a sound out.

"Hermione! Truth's over now! Why don't you ask Parvati now?"

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The game continued on and soon enough Hermione was giggling furiously like the other girls.

'Wow, I've never heard her laugh like that before.' He though as a smile now crept upon his face.

'No! She's your friend. Just your friend...'

"Ron! It's your turn now!" Parvati said, standing up. Ron's eyes immediately widened.

"Who said I was playing?"

"You did!"

"Oh, right," he said sitting back down. Parvati grabbed Lavender and dragged her across the room. Ron looked to where the two girls now stood. Lavender whispered something into Parvati's ear, but they were too far away for him to hear any of it. The whole time, it looked like Parvati was going to drop dead from laughing.

"Oh...Oh! That's RICH Lavender! Do you think he'll chicken out?"

"Not if the rumors are true!"

'What the bloody hell are they going on about?'

Lavender and Parvati walked back and took their seats once more. Parvati cleared her throat.

"Ron, truth or dare?"

Ron thought about it for a moment. 'That's what they were saying! Those bloody witches are trying to trick me into confessing!'

"Dare!" he spoke proudly with a wild grin on his face. Hermione stared curiously on Parvati who now looked as if she had a little too much butterbeer. 'What in the world are those two planning?'

"Ron Weasley," Parvati said, making sure she was now the center of attention of the common room. Ron gulped with a sense of nervousness. Maybe that wasn't the best idea.

"For your dare, you must for a total of 2 minutes snog.."

'No!'

"HERMIONE!"

At this point, Ron and Hermione both had their mouths gaped open. Thoughts immediately raced through Hermione's head. 'Is he going to do it? How am i supposed to react to this? Lavender is such a little PRAT!'

"Ahem.." Lavender spoke up.

'You can't do this Ron... You've been waiting for it yes, but if she doesn't feel the same what will happen? Just be cool mate...'

"I'M NOT GOING TO BLOODY SNOG HER!" An enormous silence rang throughout the room.

'Real cool...'

Hermione stood up glaring at Ron with tears now forming in her eyes. Lavender and Parvati sat speechless, this was NOT what they had expected to happen.

"Of course Ron, because I'm just SO BLOODY HIDEOUS!"

"Thats not what I mean-"

"SHUT IT RON!" Ginny stood up to go over to Hermione when Harry stopped her.

"Don't get in between them Ginny. Not this time."

"She needs my help! Since when have you heard Hermione swear?"

"They need to sort this out themselves without interference for once. Yes, Ron may be a complete git, but interfering right now might make things worse."

Ginny made a pout face as she sat back down next to Harry. They turned to Hermione who now got the courage to speak again.

"You are SUCH A PRAT!" Hermione screamed tears rolling steadily from her eyes. Ginny began walking to the portrait. In this fight, the only way she wouldn't be able to interfere was if she wasn't even there. Ron stepped closer to Hermione who was now shaking. They stood only 2 feet away.

"Hermione, I'm sorry..." He reached out to her but was held back by something that poked his chest. Ron looked down and saw Hermione's arm outstretched with her wand up against his chest.

"Get back.."

"Hermione-"

"I SAID GET BACK!" She screeched. Knowing only that a spell was headed his way, Ron jumped to the side, avoiding the spell. Unfortunately, the someone behind him had no idea that a spell had even been cast. Hermione panicked, her eyes widened and filled with fear.

"GINNY! WATCH OUT!"

Confused, Ginny turned around to see a shot of light coming at her. She didn't have enough time to dodge it, nor did Hermione know it wouldn't hit Ron so she couldn't get the counter-curse spoken in time. The diffindo curse struck Ginny's arm. Everyone in the common room not only heard the repulsive tear of flesh, but saw it from their own eyes...

A/N: I hate cliffies.. Though I can't say this really is one so neh! So same as last chapter. One review and I'll update, otherwise It'll be updated by friday at the most!