The Third Visitor: Purple

After a few minutes, the visitor door opened and closed again. Hermione heard brisk footsteps and saw a purple glow become clearer. The next trait of Ron pulled open the curtains dramatically and said, "Hey, girlfriend!"

"Er… hi!" Hermione stammered, caught off guard. His hair was slicked back elegantly. He was wearing a stylish turtleneck sweater, tight-fitting jeans, and… designer shoes…?

"Like, when the whole Schizopersona thing happened, I was so like 'Oh my gawd! I have to talk to Hermione, mmkay?"

"That's nice of you! Er, which aspect of Ron are you?"

"You are so sweet for asking! I'm Ron's artsy, tasteful, creative, perceptive side!" he said flamboyantly.

"Er, is that all?" Hermione asked uncertainly.

"Oh, you caught me, honey! I'm also Ron's feminine side!"

Hermione was grateful that this Ron was fainter then the last two. He must have noticed her look of relief. "Don't worry, honey! Ron's as straight as an arrow! All the other traits make that certain. He's even got the hots for you!"

"Yeah, I know! The white one told me so!"

"Oh, that little bitch! I wanted to tell you first!"

"Don't worry about it. Hey, I have a question. You said you're Ron's creative, tasteful side, but in what kind of situations are you expressed in Ron? He doesn't seem very creative to me, no offense."

"Well, like, lots of guys don't care about what they wear. But you know how Ron knows that his Mom's maroon sweaters look hideous on him? That's all me, girlfriend! He looks so much better in cool colors, like blue, cause his red hair is so warm."

It was weird and hilarious to watch Ron act so… queer. "Oh, I see," Hermione said. "Yeah, you're right about his clothes. That one blue sweater of his looks really good on him!"

"Shut up! Oh my gawd I know! I made him choose that one. Too bad I'm not a stronger trait in him. If I were, he would have a whole wardrobe of classy clothes!"

"Yeah," said Hermione, with mixed feelings. "I asked the brown one, but I'm not sure he was right. Does Harry know about the Schizopersona Curse? Has he met all ten of you?"

"No, he's asleep. Oh my gawd, isn't Harry such a sweetheart? I just love that you and him and Ron are so close, you know?" Then the purple Ron began to sing: "We are family! I got all my sisters and me! We are family!" Hermione laughed.

"Well, honey, I guess I better get going. There are seven more who want to see you!"

"Alright! Thanks for coming, Ron!"

The specter laughed. "Oh, you can call me Ronniekins!"

Hermione stifled a giggle."Alright then, see you later, Ronniekins!"

On the way out, the purple specter said in disgust, "These curtains are so hideous! Honestly!" Then he walked out and shut the door behind him. As soon as he was gone, Hermione burst out laughing. "Ronniekins…!"