Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter just the plot is mine
A/N: This is an Hermione/Ginny little story so if you don't like then don't read it. Just a little something for the Christmas season told from Hermione's point of view.
Classes flew by and within no time Hermione, Ron and Harry were all heading to the great hall for dinner. On the way they passed a couple of students who were kissing, above them, a sprig of mistletoe.
Hermione seeing this sighed and rolled her eyes at the spectacle before her.
Can't they find somewhere a little bit more private to do that, just because it's Christmas soon doesn't mean everyone wants to see them sucking face.
Hermione made a face and turned to Ron and Harry.
"Harry are you going to the Burrow this Christmas?"
"Yeah I'll be there for Christmas day but I still have to stay with the Dursley's for a little bit"
"I'm sorry you couldn't come right away mate" Ron piped up "Your coming to mine for Christmas aren't you Herm?"
"Yeah my parents are at some Dentist conference in France and they said they couldn't get back to England until the beginning of January".
They walked into the great hall and headed for the middle of the table. Hermione quickly scanned the table for any signs of Ginny but didn't spot her anywhere. With disappointment she sat herself next to Harry with Ron on the opposite side of the table. To her left she saw Neville talking with Dean.
"Hi Nev, have you seen Ginny anywhere?" Hermione asked whilst simultaneously filling her plate with Shepherds pie and gravy.
"Hey Hermione, I saw her not too long ago in the library talking with Colin".
"Oh ok thanks Neville" Hermione smiled but it was obviously forced as it didn't reach her eyes.
"What do you need Ginny for?" Ron asked around a mouthful of potato
"Nothing I just wanted to talk to her. Is that a problem?" Hermione responded with annoyance.
"I hope she hasn't forgotten about the Quidditch practice after dinner". Harry thought out loud.
"Nah I doubt she would forget mate" Ron speared another potato and waved it around in front of him as he continued. "You don't think she's going out with Colin do you?" as though realising what he had just said Ron shook his head and laughed.
Harry laughed too before replying "Yea ok Ron and Snape really wears pink underwear and dances around to the 'Lady Marmalade' song in the dungeons at night" with that new image in their mind, Harry and Ron burst into another round of giggles.
Hermione however was not in the mood for laughing as she ignored her two best friends and sulked into her shepherds pie.
Ginny could do a lot better than Colin. She needs someone who is intelligent, more out spoken and who can handle her when she gets all fired up. I doubt Colin could do that, he would get all nervous and run away or something.
"Have you got Luna something for Christmas?" Ron asked Harry, this time with his mouth vacant of any food.
"Yeah I did, hope she likes it" Harry blushed and looked across the room towards were Luna was sat across from Cho.
"So?" Ron prompted
"So what?" Harry asked not knowing what Ron could be asking.
"What did you get her?"
"I got her a necklace with a Hippogriff on it that has little green gems for its eyes. I didn't really know what to get her because I have never had to buy anything for a girlfriend so I'm a bit nervous about what she will think" Harry rambled
"I'm sure she will love it Harry" Hermione spoke up, wanting to include herself in the conversation to keep her mind from wondering to Ginny and what she could be doing with Colin.
"So have you got Katie anything?" Harry asked Ron
Ron looked a bit taken back by the question "Er no I didn't think I had to get her anything. We've only been going out three days"
"You should have still got her a little something Ron" Hermione told him in her most matter-of-fact tone.
"Well…Well how was I suppose to know. She isn't going to expect anything is she?" Ron looked at his two friends with pleading eyes.
"Oh Ron" Harry gave a tut in disappointment of his clueless friend
"What am I going to do? We don't have another Hogsmead trip before Christmas. I'm never going to be able to come up with anything before we leave" Ron looked utterly desperate.
Just as Ron looked like he was about to cry, Ginny plopped herself down next to him with a smile and greeted everyone with a little wave.
"So what's the big drama" Ginny asked eyeing her brother with concern after seeing his defeated look
"Ron hasn't got Katie anything for Christmas and it's too late now" Harry informed her with a chuckle.
Ginny put her arm around her brother and gave him a little one armed hug whilst smirking at the look on his face. "Aww Ron, I'm sure you can think of something before it's too late"
"Yeah like what. Have you got any ideas?" Ron asked in hope
Ginny started to pile her plate with shepherds pie and peas contemplating her brothers dilemma.
"I'm not sure Ron, I don't know Katie that well apart from we play Quidditch together and she's going out with you"
"Thanks that really helps Ginny" Ron responded dryly
"Can't you make her something?" Harry suggested but Ron pulled his face at this idea
Throughout the exchange Hermione was sitting quietly watching Ginny, contemplating weather or not to bring up Colin or at least ask her were she had been until now.
Maybe I could just ask how her day has been? Or if Colin sorted whatever he needed to sort out? I could just ask her out right if she is with Colin, then at least I wouldn't be wondering all the time.
Hermione was brought out of her thoughts by Ginny who was trying to get her attention by waving her hand in front of the older witch.
"Hey Mione…you in there?...Hermione are you listening?
"What? Or sorry yeah erm what's up Gin?" Hermione stuttered and felt silly for spacing out like that.
"You ok Hermione?" Ginny asked with concern lacing her words.
Hermione looked around her and saw Harry, Ron and Neville looking at her strangely.
Oh Crap.
"Yeah I'm fine. Just thinking about the homework that I have to do before we leave for Christmas" Hermione lied.
Seemingly accepting this lie everyone went back to their conversations.
"We should be going Ron, Ginny. I want to get as much practice in as possible"
"Ok mate" Ron got up from his place and spotted Katie further down the table, he caught her eye and gestured for her to be heading to the pitch.
Ginny also made to get up too, spooning one more forkful of shepherds pie into her mouth.
"See you in the common room Hermione" Harry waved as he made his way towards the great hall doors. Ron made a sound similar to a grunt as he too headed for the doors.
"I'll see you later ok Mione? Don't work to hard" Ginny said before winking at Hermione and heading out to follow Harry and Ron
"Have a good practice Gin" Hermione called as she watched the young girl stride out of the great hall. Hermione's eyes never left the red head until she was out of the doors and out of sight.
I might as well go to the library and make a start on some homework.
Hermione stood and grabbed her bag from the floor beside her and made her way to the library, preparing herself to knuckle down with some work and forget about Ginny and her are they? Aren't they relationship with Colin.