Harry looked at Hermione as he walked into the kitchen and sat down.
" What's wrong Harry?"
" Ginny has changed Hermione. Either she really hates me or else she has been tampered with."
Hermione nodded. " I cant say I havent noticed anything. In fact Id have to be really stupid not to."
" We must do something."
" Like what? " replied Hermione.
Harry lay back defeated in the chair. " I have no idea Hermione. I suppose someone could talk with her and find out what is wrong with her."
Hermione stiffled at laugh. " If you mean me I dont think so. Last time I tried to have a friendly chat with Ginny. I was branded a liar and ... well she felt I was a little too friendly with the opposite sex."
Harry nodded. " I know. I'm sorry she put you through that. It was my fault that happened. In fact it's my fault everything happened. Imagine in my act of protecting her. I have done more harm to her , by saving her."
Hermione nodded. " I cant disagree there Harry. It's just plain fact."
Mrs Weasley hurried in and told Harry and Hermione to come into the kitchen.
" I need everyone inside straight away. Tonks and Lupin are coming over this evening and I want everyone to be here. Hermione go fetch the boys and Harry go get Arthur. I need to get a start on dinner."
Harry and Hermione found everyone and told them what to do. Soon everyone was peeling potatoes , washing floors and cleaning the house. By the end of the hour everyone was tired and starving.
" Give me those cakes back " shrieked Mrs Weasley at George who was hiding something under his jumper. When he turned around he had his hands outstretched but they were empty. He smiled innocently at Mrs Weasley. But she wasn't convinced. She waved her wand in the air , muttered a spell and three cakes appeared in George's hands.
" Do you honestly believe I dont know a vanishing spell? " she shot at him. " George you really do underestimate me."
George nodded sadly and turned around grinning. Quickly he pulled a small bun out from his sleeve and ran off into the living room. Mrs Weasley sighed to Arthur. " I let him keep that one " she added.
Soon the table was set beautifully and there was a knock on the door. Lupin arrived in with Tonks linking arms. She looked much better than when Harry had seen her last. Her hair was her normal bubble gum pink and she wore silver hoops in her ears. Her face looked young and happy again as Lupin smiled down at her.
Harry walked over and shook hands with Lupin. He smiled and winked at Harry.
" Wotcha Harry " said Tonks and she planted a kiss on his cheek. She walked over to Hermione who gave her a big hug.
" You are looking well Harry " said Lupin. " Can I sucessfully say things are better now?"
Harry shook his head. " Things are possibly worse Professor. But yes I am feeling far better than how I felt a while back. I lost control of myself a few weeks ago. I couldn't look at anyone without breaking down. It wasn't the way a teenager should act."
Lupin shook his head. " I disagree. But enough of that. Come on lets go inside and enjoy the feast Molly has prepared. I'm starving."
