Chapter 6

True to her word, Hermione went home with Harry after work to visit Ginny and make sure they were ok.

"Hermione! You're here!" said Ginny excited as soon as they both walked in. Ginny rushed up to Hermione and gave her a big hug.

"Oh sure, you pick her over me," said Harry.

"And don't you forget it," said Ginny with a wink to her husband.

"Ouch," said Harry wincing.

Hermione laughed.

"Sorry your wife loves me more," said Hermione.

"No you're not," said Harry laughing too.

"True," she said and hugged Ginny again.

"I'm sorry about last night. I didn't mean to just rush out of here… well I mean I did but… I'm just sorry," said Hermione.

"You don't have to be sorry. It's fine. I'm sorry too. I can only imagine what you were feeling last night," said Ginny.

"Yeah," said Hermione feeling the tears in her eyes again.

"Don't waste your time on my brother though. He's a right git and they deserve each other. Think about it," said Ginny.

Hermione smiled again.

"I mean it! Lavender is AWFUL! I bet she doesn't even like herself," said Ginny.

Hermione laughed now.

"Thanks, Ginny," said Hermione.

"Any time," she said smiling at Hermione.

Just then an owl flew in through the Potter's window. Ginny took the note from the owl and it flew right back out. Ginny turned the note over and found an invitation to the Ministry Ball. She froze after she heard Hermione's breath intake behind her.

"Well that was rotten timing," said Ginny, "I'm sorry. Again."

Hermione felt the tears in her eyes again.

"No it's ok. It's not your fault. You didn't know what it was," said Hermione.

"What's that?" asked Harry as he walked into the room.

Ginny silently handed it over to Harry.

"The invitation to the Ministry Ball," said Hermione.

"Oh," said Harry quietly. He looked up at Hermione with a look of apology.

"It's fine. I don't need to go!" said Hermione. Hermione had known about this for a few weeks now. She had been tracking down the perfect dress and was planning to go with Ron. She had been looking forward to it because she was hoping he would propose maybe… stupid idea anyways.

"Hermione, no! You can come with us it will be fine!" said Ginny.

"No I can't. I will ruin your perfectly good night. It's fine. Don't worry about me. I've been to plenty. It's fine if I miss just one," said Hermione.

"I'm sure there's someone you can go with. There's plenty of wizards around," said Harry.

"Yeah! I can set you up with someone!" said Ginny excitedly.

Hermione had a horrified look cross her face. Absolutely not!

"Umm you know I don't think I'm really ready for anything or anybody just yet," said Hermione.

"Oh. Well when you do just let me know," said Ginny with a smile still on her face.

"Is he… Is Ron going?" asked Hermione.

"I don't know. I haven't seen him since that night and even before that I hadn't really heard much from him," said Harry.

"Ok," said Hermione, "Well it's been nice but I think I need to go home and… clean."

"Thanks for coming over," said Ginny, "I hope you feel better."

Ginny gave her a big hug.

"Yeah. Everything will be fine with time. But just know like always we're here," said Harry.

"I know. Thanks. I'll see you tomorrow," she said as she gave him a hug.

Hermione turned around and apparated out of their house.

"I'm seriously going to give Ron a piece of my mind the next time I see him. Is he under a spell or that really Ron?" asked Ginny.

"No. It's really Ron. He's just kind of… lost it," said Harry.

"What are we going to do about Hermione?" asked Ginny.

Harry smiled, "Well. Believe it or not but I think Draco Malfoy can help us with Hermione."

"Really?" asked Ginny sounding interested.

"Yeah. I'm not sure he would admit it yet but I think he likes her. He'll realize it soon enough," said Harry.

"Hey! Hermione can go to the ball with him!" said Ginny.

"Good idea. Yeah I'll put the idea in his mind," said Harry.

"I'll work on Hermione," said Ginny, "You know. You and me make a pretty good team, I think."

"I love you, Ginny," said Harry taking his wife in his arms and giving her a kiss on the lips.

I know all of my regular readers are probably like... another ball? lol I think all my fics have a ball or a dance haha. I wasn't planning it originally it just worked with a couple of my ideas :) haha. And sorry less Dramione action in the chapter and it's shorter but there will be tons in the next so I'll make up for it! This was just an appropriate stopping point. Hope you like it!