A/N: Guess Whose Back? lolx I know its been what a almost a month since I've updated? Never really go the chance to upload the story until now. I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving -smiles- ANYWAYS .. onward to the story where I would explain more and reply back to the awesome reviewers. You guys made this all possible and I'll just give you my fee back on your fee back, if that made any sense at all lolx. But please read and review, but most of all ENJOY!
Disclaimer: Must I repeat myself over and over again? I don't claim the characters, just the lovely plot.
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Chapter 8

"Oh, Hermione, Thank you so much. It's beautiful!" cried Ginny. Hermione grinned nervously and raised a hand to the back of her neck. She was always proud of her art, but she always got a bit embarrassed whenever some one praised her work. She was especially proud of this one she finished of James.

"You're welcome, Ginny." she replied meekly.

"Come along, I'll put it in my little gallery."

Ginny muttered something accompanied with a gentle flick of her wand, and a glossy mahogany frame appeared around the canvas. She then walked to the kitchen and opened a door Hermione always assumed was a pantry.

Ginny hung the painting next to two other pieces Hermione supposed were Ron's work.

"This one was one of Ron's first photographs." said Ginny softly. It was a photo of her kitchen. It looked the same, yet totally different. It was fairly dark except for the sunlight spilling from a window. It looked magical and sacred.

"He got it. He captured it perfectly. The photograph shows how I feel about my kitchen and how I see it. He nailed it dead on."
Hermione smiled at the affectionate tone in her friend's voice.

"Now this one was a gift for me and Harry." continued Ginny. In the second frame was Harry, Ginny, and James. It was taken on the porch as the sun was setting. The couple were turned away from the camera and they were holding hands behind their backs as if doing it secretly. James had his back to his father's side so that he grinned impishly into the camera.

"Looks like I don't give Ron enough credit." Hermione heard herself mumble.

Ginny smiled and walked to the sink and began to prepare lunch again.

Hermione winced. Harry undoubtedly told his wife about yesterday's incident.

Ginny began cutting some vegetables manually. She stopped hexing the knives into cutting when she almost sent them flying dangerously at her guests a year ago. "You know, you should ask Ron if you could see his studio. It's that small shack-like thing in the backyard. It's quite marvelous."

Hermione walked to the doorway and leaned against it. "Oh, no. I wouldn't want to bother him." Ginny shrugged in reply.

"Besides," muttered Hermione so that no one could hear. "Why would I want to be alone with an arrogant swine?"

"I don't know. I often ask myself why I'd want to be alone with a stubborn, obnoxious brat." answered a quiet voice from behind her. Hermione didn't even bother turning around and instead leaned her head against the doorway until a grinning Ron stepped into view.

Hermione refused to give him the satisfaction of seeing her scowl and instead sent him a cheery smile.

Ginny turned around and tried not to get so excited at the sight of the two. "Hi Ron. I was just asking Hermione if she'd like to visit your studio."

"I wouldn't mind." he said calmly.

"Oh, it's quite alright. I wouldn't want to get in the way of your work."

"I wouldn't mind," he repeated. "Besides, it's not like I work nonstop, Slim."

It was silent for a moment as everyone in the room thought of Hermione and how she was in Hogwarts.

"See, Hermione. Of course Ron wouldn't mind." supported Ginny with her back still to them. "And Ron, where in the world did you get that odd nickname, Slim?"

Hermione whirled her eyes at Ron and mentally pleaded he wouldn't explain the name. Ron met her eyes calmly, but the tips of his mouth slowly curved at how anxious she looked.

"Funny you should ask, Gin..."

"I'll go!" exclaimed Hermione quickly. "I'll go and see your studio!"

"Well, don't sound so obligated, Hermione." said Ron with sarcastic concern and had the pleasure of seeing her eyes narrow.

"I want to go. It would be my pleasure." she said forcefully.

"Alright." agreed Ron affably and twined his fingers with hers. Hermione's heart couldn't help but softened at the action. "Later, Gin. We'll be back a little while later."

Ginny looked out the window and saw them heading out to the studio. She was pleased to see that Hermione didn't pull her hand away from Ron's.

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A/N: Right then, now since I've finshed thanking all those who have reviewed chapter 7, I want to give my note on this chapter lolx. Anyways So what did you all think of it? I thought that it wasnt that bad. Just give some background on Ron's work and such. Oh and that nickname slim is actually my nickname my friend gave me. He says Im as thin as a twig, hence forth the nick name slim came into being. -rolls eyes- lolx Well I hope you all enjoyed this, please review on what you thought about this one! Next one should be a great one. I can see the ideas flying around...