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Hermione let out a sigh of relief as she slid into the salon. Here she was, newly single and already had her sights set on a man. And not just any man, but Charlie, Ron's brother. She groaned, her life was officially screwed up!

Ginny was sitting in the chair getting her hair primped and her nails were getting painted. Hermione rushed into the chair next to her and sat down in the chair. The salon witches immediately started curling her hair.

"Well aren't you a lovely shade of red Hermione, you look kind of like my nails." Ginny said laughing.

Hermione smacked her on the shoulder, "Oh hush."

Ginny smirked at her and winked, "Tonight is going to be fun."

Hermione smiled back, "I imagine it will be."

The girls left the salon feeling primped and pampered. Ginny's hair was lying around her face beautifully and her nails were a lovely red shade. Hermione had her curls tamed slightly and her nails were a pale pink. She didn't want to go for outwardly trying to get attention. She was most beautiful the less she did. Ginny decided they also needed new dresses for dinner, and Hermione had to agree. She knew she shouldn't want to make Charlie notice her, but he was the only thing on her mind.

They went into several shops, Ginny finding a pretty strapless white dress she looked kind of like a naughty pinup girl. For Hermione it took a little longer, she didn't want to look like she was trying to hard. She wanted it to be effortless. She ended up getting a black halter top dress that fit right around her curves. It really accented her hourglass figure and Ginny whistled when she walked out of the dressing room.

"Charlie is going to die when he sees you in that." Ginny said.

"Ginny I'm not dressing for Charlie." Hermione stuttered out shyly.

"Mione, I'm your best friend. And I think its great okay. Ron's an idiot and Charlie is great. It would make me really happy to see you two together." She said seriously.

Hermione smiled at this, "but I just broke up with Ron. I'm not looking for a rebound and Charlie probably only thinks of me as a little girl. He would want someone mature and beautiful."

Ginny grabbed Hermione and turned her to look in the mirror, "Baby you are beautiful, and if there is someone more mature than you please point them out."

Hermione laughed and grabbed Ginny in a hug, "You really think he'd like it Ginny?"

"Sweetie, I think he's going to need to put ice cubes down his pants when he see's you."

The girls laughed at this. Hermione was really feeling great and she did a turn in the mirror. As she was turning she seen a red haired man and blonde woman standing off to the side watching her and her heart dropped to her feet. It was Ron and Luna. She stopped shocked at Ginny quickly turned also.

"What are you doing here you asshole, and what about you, you home wrecker?" Ginny asked angrily.

Hermione placed her hand on Ginny's arm, "Please Ginny not here okay."

Ginny nodded angrily and glared at the two of them.

Ron looked up sadly into Hermione's eyes and she could see he had two black eyes, "You look beautiful Mione," he said quietly.

Ginny opened her mouth to spew something else but Hermione shook her head. "Thank you." She said back, "What happened to your face?".

"Nothing I didn't deserve."

"Was it Harry?" Ginny asked amused, "Because if he didn't I sure as hell will. And why didn't you just magic it away?"

"No, it was Charlie actually. And mom thought it was something I deserved and I agreed. She's pretty upset and not really talking to me."

"Good," Ginny said.

Ron looked upset at Ginny and turned to Hermione, "Can we talk, maybe? Go for coffee or dinner?" He looked hopeful.

At that moment Hermione felt everything she felt for Ron flow out of her body. Seeing him standing there looking so upset and sad with Luna made her feel better about it. She could tell they actually cared about each other; she had her hand placed on his back like she was giving him strength. "Ron, I can't tonight, I have previous engagements."

Ron nodded, "I understand that, will you call me when you're ready and you have time." He asked cautiously.

"Yes I can do that." Hermione said.

Ron turned to walk out and Luna whispered something in his ear, he nodded and walked out leaving Luna with the girls.

"Hermione, I know you probably hate me. And I just want to let you know I'm sorry. I deserve everything you say about me and too me. You're one of my best friends and I never wanted or expected this to happen." Tears started falling down her face and it made Hermione just want to hug her, but she stood strong.

"Luna, in time I'll get over it. But right now I'm hurt and sad. My whole life changed this morning and I'm not really in the mood to talk about it okay?"

Luna nodded tears still sliding down her face, "I'm just sorry Hermione." She then turned to Ginny and said very seriously, "You can punch me if you want." She closed her eyes and gritted her teeth.

It brightened the atmosphere immediately and Ginny and Hermione burst out laughing, "Oh I'm not going to hit you; I'm not that bad of a person." Ginny said laughing.

Luna looked up and slightly smiled; she nodded to both Hermione and Ginny and quickly left the shop.

"Well that was interesting," Hermione said quietly.

Ginny grabbed Hermione in a hug, "At least he got to see you in that dress. Luna would never look good in a dress like that."

Hermione hugged her back, "Thanks Ginny," she sighed out, "Is it bad that I don't care anymore?" she said quietly.

"Nope, because I think you finally realize that you're too good for him, now lets pay for this beautiful dress and get back to your flat. We need to get ready!" she said excitedly.

"Thanks for doing this for me Ginny, the dress the hair. Everything." Hermione said as she changed back into her red sundress and went to pay for her dress.

"No problem sweetie," Ginny said loudly, "this isn't just helping you, this could help Charlie too." She said quietly.

"What did you say Gin?" Hermione called.

"Oh nothing, lets just get home and ready." She wasn't ready to let Hermione know exactly what she was thinking.

Okay, fighting done. Dinner and stuff with Charlie, everything is looking up for Hermione. =)

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