1Chapter 5
For the next couple of weeks, Ron was still trying to get used to the fact that he was infatuated with Hermione. He just couldn't believe it. After all those years, he'd finally realized he had a thing for her. Sometimes, it would even get to the point where Ron would scribble Hermione's name on several on his school notes, and then had to find away to cover them up after doing it. On some nights, he'd even get to the point where he would just sit in the Common Room by the fire and just stare blankly into it.
Finally, it was the night before Frederick and Hermione would have their date in Hogsmeade. Ron was sitting by the fire, when Harry walked in.
"Hey Ron, why are you looking so blank?" Harry questioned.
"Oh, er, I was just thinking," answered Ron. Then, Ron looked over to Harry. "Harry, do you mind if I use your invisibility cloak tomorrow?" asked Ron.
"Um, I guess not...what for?" questioned Harry.
"Uh, just for a bit of...business," responded Ron, as a devilish grin came on his face.
It was a cold, October morning, and the students all gathered to depart for Hogsmeade. Among them were Frederick and Hermione. Little did they know, Ron was keeping an eye on them. He had Harry's invisibility cloak with him. Ron's plan was to stalk and sabotage Hermione and Frederick's date. He followed them to them to a coffee shop, which just so happened to be the one from his dream. Ron watched closely from the window. Then he heard a voice. It was coming from his shoulder. On his shoulder appeared a miniature version of him that resembled an angel. Ron, you really shouldn't do this. You shouldn't sabotage their date. Do the right thing and stay back. But just then another voice came from his other shoulder. He turned his head to the other side and there was a miniature version of him that resembled a devil. Come on, Ron, you know you want to do this. This is your chance to put that lousy git in his place. So, I say you should do the smart thing and sabotage. Then the angel spoke again. Don't listen to that, Ron. You've got to do the right thing. Don't sabotage the date. But once again the devil spoke. Aw come on. Don't listen to that guy. Go ahead and get your girl! Ron then butted in and spoke.
"I think I'm gonna do it! Sorry, angel guy, but I must go with the devil guy on this," said Ron, beginning to put the invisibility cloak on and enter the shop. When Ron got inside, he crawled to the table that Hermione and Frederick were sitting at and went under.
"Oh, that's so funny, Frederick," said Hermione, from above the table.
"Oh, that's so funny, Frederick," Ron mimicked silently from under the table. Once Frederick and Hermione were both looking away, Ron grabbed the sugar from off the table, and he replaced it with salt, and placed it back on the table. When Frederick turned around, he got his spoon, scooped out some of the salt,and put it in his cup. He mixed it in and sipped his coffee. Just then, Frederick spat the coffee out of his mouth and began to cough a bit.
"What's wrong Frederick?" Hermione asked.
"The coffee tasted...salty," Frederick responded, still recovering from the horrible taste.
"That's odd," Hermione said. "My coffee tasted just fine." They talked for another 5 minutes, and then they got silent. Still under the invisibility cloak, Ron peaked up from under the table. Frederick was staring dazed into Hermione's eyes and began to lean in for a kiss. Ron acted fast and stomped on Frederick's foot.
"Ow!" exclaimed Frederick.
"What is it?" Hermione questioned.
"Did you step on my foot, Hermione?" Frederick asked.
"No," replied Hermione. Ron chuckled silently from under the table. He then began to crawl out from under the table. Just as he got from under it, there was a loose nail sticking up in the floor which snagged the cloak and pulled it off of him.
"Ron! What are you doing here?" yelled Hermione.
"I was um...looking for some loose change on the floor," Ron replied lying.
"Save it!" snapped Hermione. "Sorry, Frederick, I'll have to catch you later," Hermione said, standing up. She grabbed Ron by the arm and dragged him out of the coffee shop with her.