Ron caught hold of Hermione.

" What about Victor?"

" Victor " said Hermione. " He and I are friends and nothing more."

" You dont even know this guy " said Ron.

" Yes I do. His name is Shayne and I am meeting him tomorrow night in The Leaky Cauldron."

Ron cursed under his breath. " He's way too old Hermione. He's twenty. You're only gone seventeen. What would your parents say if they knew you were dating an older man?"

" They would ...wait a minute. I dont have to answer to you...You cheeky rude boy."

" Harry tell her she is being foolish. Tell her the dangers of meeting strangers."

" I'm not meeting a stranger. He seems nice and this is my life Ron , get over it."

Harry sighed. " Just be careful Hermione."

" I will " said Hermione. " God Ron you are not my Father. Stop treating me like a immature fifteen year old."

" I'm just protecting you."

" Protecting me. Jesus It's me who protects you Ron."

Hermione swivelled over to Ron and grabbed his hand.

" Why cant you be happy for me?"

" How can I be happy knowing you are with another boy " cried Ron. His face turned scarlet.

" What? " said Hermione.

" Nothing " he muttered. " Just forget it."

" No Ron come back " cried Hermione. " What did you say?"

" I said how can I be happy if you are with another boy."

Hermione sighed and grabbed Ron by his robes.

" You are the most silly , stupid boy " she cried. " And I love you to bits." She kissed him furiously and hugged him tightly.

Harry smiled to himself and pretended to be interested in a window selling Dragon Hyde Gloves.

" I better cancel that date tomorrow night " said Hermione.