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.
