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Dirty Little Secret

Hermione POV (3pm)

Ugh. Too many bags to carry. Luna wanted to surprise Ron with a nice candle light dinner after they went Christmas shopping and I said that I would cook the dinner. I will also be the server.

"Ah." I groaned softly as I set the heavy bags down on the kitchen counter and unpacked the ingredients for Chicken Papricash, string beans, and red Idaho potatoes (A/N- I have an obsession for potatoes. I guess that can happen when you are a swimmer in need of a high carb diet) I was going to make them chocolate mousse with homemade whipped cream as a surprise desert with a lite eggnog to round it out. I put some pots on the stove and started on the papricash sauce. Then I pulled some more ingredients and started on the long labor of cooking dinner.

5:30pm (2.5 hours later)

Good. Luna just called and said that she and Ron were on the way home. The dinners are ready to be served. Just gotta put my "uniform" on, which consists of a long sleeved black off-the-shoulder top, blue striped mini-skirt (about mid thigh), chandelier earrings, tortoiseshell sunglasses, and a black knit producer-looking hat. My shoes were black open-toed sandals on slightly raised heels. I went to our fine dishes cabinet and pulled out two crystal plates from their velvet cushions and the best silverware that was engraved with simple designs and set them up on the table. I took out our linen napkins, and crystal water and wine goblets that were rimmed at the top in gold (the water goblets were a little shorter than the wine goblets) were taken out. I took out the stark white silk table cloth that has a lace covering. I pulled out the polished silver candle holders and put a new burgundy colored candle in each. Then I went into the basement and pulled out a 1972 Burgundy that has a fine layer of dust in the bottle. I took it upstairs and put it on the counter. Then I set the food on the table and poured the wine. I put the bottle on the kitchen counter. Then the bell rang. Right on time. I went and opened the door and bowed as they stepped in.

"We have reservations for two." Luna said.

"Follow me to your table." I said after I had taken their coats and hung them on the rack. I led them to their table and I heard Luna gasp behind me as we walked into the dining room.

"It's amazing Hermione." Ron said, awestruck.

"Yes. It's beautiful." Luna agreed.

I clicked my fingers and the lights turned down low and the candles flickered to life.

"Could this be any more romantic?" Luna asked as Ron pulled out Luna's chair so she could sit down.

"Will you be needing anything else?" I inquired.

"Umm…Hermione…Could my wine be exchanged for water?" Luna asked, squirming a little. Ron looked up at her. I looked at him curiously, but he just jerked his head saying 'Just do it. It's better not to ask.'

"Right away." I said and snapped my fingers. The wine instantly changed to water.

"Thank you Hermione." Luna said gratefully. She gave me a small smile that I returned with some confusion.

"Alrighty. Tonight, you will be having Chicken Papricash with string beans and roasted red Idaho potatoes. I will be back with your meals in a moment." I turned and walked into the kitchen.

I heard them talking about something to do with 'Can't hurt it.' I had an idea, but I cast it away immediately. Ron may be a prat and have the emotional range of a teaspoon, but he wouldn't do that. They aren't even married yet. A chink of glasses broke my train of thoughts and reminded me that I needed to get them their meals. I grabbed the plates off of the counter and took them out.

"Your meals." I said as I put down the plates. I snapped my fingers so that the food would be hot and fresh again.

I went back into the kitchen and went rummaging through the cabinets to see what there was. There wasn't a lot. Ron's been eating too much again. Maybe I should lock the cabinets so he can't get into them. But, I would have to make him food, so maybe not.

I decided on Macaroni and Cheese. I had already started cooking and was adding extra cheese when the phone started to ring.

"Hello?" I said.

"Hermione?" said Harry's voice.

"Of course. Who else?" I said with a small laugh.

"Nobody. I just need to talk to Ron. It's somewhat urgent." Harry said quickly to hide the disappointment in his voice.

"Oh Harry. What happened?" I said, unable to hide the worry in my voice.

"I just need to come into town soon for a week and I don't know where to stay. Could I stay with you guys?"

"You know we always have room for you Harry." I said, tearing up.

"Oh Mione. Why are you crying?"

"I I I don't know. It's just so hard to think you will be coming back after so long. I'm sorry. Sorry for everything. I shouldn't have hurt you like that." I said, tears rolling down my cheeks.

"There's nothing to be sorry for Mione. Like you said, when I come back, we can start again. But, will you be my girlfriend again?" Harry asked hopefully.

"Oh Harry…" I started

"It's alright. I guess I'll ask you another time. Bad timing, once again." Harry said, unable to hide the disappointment in his voice.

"Oh Harry. Of course I will." I said, thrilled at my own decision.

"Great!" He said, and I heard whoops of laughter "Could you ask Ron to call me when he has a free moment? I'll see you tomorrow!" and he hung up the phone.

"Tomorrow?" I said and hung up the phone. I have that feeling that I was playing into something that I wouldn't like. I decided to see how Ron and Luna were doing, seeing as I had neglected my serving duties.

They had finished their dinners and were just talking, so I took their plates and brought out the mousse and eggnog.

"Oh Hermione! You are amazing!" Ron said and stood to give me a hug and kiss on the cheek. Luna smiled and politely declined to have any eggnog. What has gotten into her? It's one of her favorite holiday drinks.

I smiled and left them to the piece and quiet and to eat my macaroni.

15 minutes later….

I was sitting at the table, quietly drinking coffee, reading Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Why does it seem like he is constantly trying to restrain himself from doing something? (AN- I have read Twilight and New Moon.)

"Hermione." A voice called softly from the living room. I walked in to see Ron and Luna sitting on the couch and Ron gestured for me to sit in the empty chair by the now crackling fire. I sank into it warily.

"Is everything alright?" I asked.

"We need to tell you two things, Hermione." Ron said.

"We're getting married Hermione and we want you to be the maid of honor." Luna said, cringing as if waiting for me to yell.

"I proposed while you were talking to Harry. I asked him to call you so you wouldn't hear me." Ron said, offering an explanation.

"That's wonderful! And of course I will be your maid you honor!" I said, smiling "But Ron, we have to plan Harry's party. He's coming back sooner than I expected. ….Something came up."

"Well, not right now because Luna and I have to go somewhere." Ron said shiftily. "We actually have something else to tell you."

"I'm….pregnant." Luna said, embarrassed.

"What?!?! I am sorry. I thought I heard you just say that Luna was pregnant." I said with disbelief etched in every syllable.

"Yes." Ron said woefully "She is pregnant."

I promptly slumped in my chair and lost consciousness. The last think I heard was "Oh my gosh. Hermione? We're sorry Hermione."

I felt a pair of strong hands grab me and my senses deserted me.

A/N- Well?? Ron is definitely one bad boy. Making his best friend faint like that. Shame shame shame!

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