A Prank To End All Pranks
Chapter 6

A New Calling

The end of the day could not come fast enough, but finally, it was here. Hermione raced down the corridor and to her dorm, and though Harry attempted to talk to her, she narrowly avoided both he and Ron in the common room. She would deal with them later. Not now. She was busy now.

Hermione was nervous. They kissed, yes, but this was official. Tonight would be official. Hermione rummaged through her trunk trying to find that green sweater that she got for Christmas last year. It did little to keep her warm, but this was the first date, and she wanted to look nice. Since when, however, was that her mentality. She looked over at her maroon sweater that Mrs Weasley knit her for Christmas last year. That sweater was so warm, and she loved it. She was in the process of debating the merits of each outfit when the door opened.

"Hermione," Ginny said, and Hermione sighed in relief. Thank Merlin for the distraction. "Can we talk?" Ginny looked sad and guilty, and Hermione instantly felt immersed in a similar pool. Here she was thinking about outfits, and Ginny was feeling ashamed. Forgiveness immediately washed over Hermione. Ginny had not meant harm and the last week was enough to make her regret it. So, she nodded, pushing aside her clothes and taking a seat on the bed.

The two girls sat in silence for several moments before Ginny spoke again.

"I am sorry," she said but Hermione cut her off before she could speak again.

"Gin, really, it is fine," Hermione smiled, and she meant it. She had been a prat the last week as well. While Ron and Harry barely noticed her lack of attention, Ginny had. She should have been more sensitive to that. "I know you are and I just want my friend back." They lapsed into silence once more. Ginny tucked her hair behind her ear and looked around, avoiding Hermione's eye. Something was lingering in the air, something Ginny wanted to say, Hermione could tell. But, she seemed unsure. "Ginny?" Hermione asked, prompting some sort of discussion.

"I'm just going to come out and say it," Ginny sighed, suddenly determined and playing with the fabric of the green sweater that Hermione was considering, "you and George dating is the greatest thing to ever happen." Hermione's mouth dropped open. That she was not expecting. Firstly, the greatest thing? Second, how on earth did Ginny even know about that? Hermione was still wrapping her mind around it. For Merlin's sake, they were literally just about to go out on their first date.

"Wh-what are you-" Hermione stuttered, "I-I mean, I don't know." Words were actually failing her. "George?"

"Oh, come off it," Ginny grinned, she seemed completely enthralled by the prospect, "I knew all summer that he fancied you. I was wondering when you would realise it."

"All summer?" But, how? Ginny should have said something. Maybe then this year would not have been so dull. Ron and Lavender were becoming obnoxious, so was Harry with his girl drama, not to mention Ginny and Dean. It was starting to really get on Hermione's nerves. That is why their discussion in the library hurt so much. Hermione, at that moment, realised how lonely she was.

"Really, Hermione," Ginny laughed at Hermione's shocked expression, "I think it is brilliant." Hermione let her lips form a grin. Being with George did make her feel brilliant."Harry does too. Shocked that you pranked us, but happy for you. Ron, on the other hand. Well, he-" Hermione felt something in her stomach flip. She did not want to deal with a childish Ron Weasley breakdown right now. "I think he's a little scared of you actually. He thinks that you will out do Fred and George. It freaks him out. He keeps going on about spiders."

Ginny giggled wildly at that. Her laughter was contagious, so contagious that Hermione joined in and the two girls were nearly in tears. There was no way Hermione could out do the prank masters, but who knows, maybe one day.

I know you guys maybe wanted a Hermione George final, but I kind of felt this was more fitting.

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