Unexpected Love

Chapter 16

"My father is here?" Ron asked, "Why's that?"

"Ministry business." I lied and eye balled Harry.
Ron seemed to understand that I would fill him in on the missing gaps later.

When we approached Mr. Weasley, he had a huge smile on his face!
"There they are!" He chuckled, "My favorite students. Come here!"
Arthur embraced us into a group hug, "I sure miss seeing you around...all of you."
I noticed he was eyeing Ron on that statement.
"Hermione, how have you been?"

"Oh, I've been great." I replied, "I'm so happy to be back at school."

"Of course you are." He winked, "Harry?"

"Wonderful, Mr. Weasley." He answered.

"Ronald?" He asked with a hard expression.

"I've been...okay." Ron said.

"Okay?"

"Okay."

Arthur shook his head, "We haven't heard from you in a while, son."

"Yeah, I've just been busy." Ron lied, "How's Molly?"

"Mum, to you." He scolded.

"How's mum?" Ron asked again.

"She's better. If you hadn't left she would be perfectly fine." Arthur snapped subtly.

"You and I both know that's a damn lie!" Ron snapped back.

"Ron..." I said touching his shoulder.

"No Mione ..." Ron scolded, and brushed my hand off his shoulder. "You and I both know after....my brother died, she was gone." He told Arthur.

"I'm not having this conversation with you, Ronald Weasley." Mr. Weasley snapped, "Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to speak with your headmaster."
He turned his shoulder and then left.

"Why'd you have to bring me down here Hermione?" Ron asked.

"She was just trying to be nice, Ron." Harry told him, "He's your father."

Ron rolled his eyes and let out a puff of air, "Maybe I don't want to see my dad. Why's he here anyway?!"

I looked to Ron and sighed, "Ministry business."

Ron looked to Harry and remembered.
"Right. Well, I need a drink. Hogsmeade anyone?"

Harry chuckled, "I think that's a brilliant idea. I just need to go change."

"We'll wait for you, Harry." I said and smiled lightly.

Harry gave me a quick kiss on the cheek before turning and leaving. After he was completely out of sight, I grabbed Ron and dragged him into the near by closet.
Quickly, I shut the door behind us, leaving us in complete darkness.

"Mione..uh...I know we are friends and all, but I'm not sure if I like you in THAT way." He stuttered, "Not to mention Harry..."

"Oh shut it, Ron." I snapped and grabbed my wand, "Lumos."
The tip of my wand lit up instantly.
"Your father, Ron."

"Oh right." He said, looking a bit embarrassed.

"Oliver and I saw..the dark mark." I stated, lowering my voice.

"The dark mark?" Ron asked, "But all of Voldemort's followers have been imprisoned. They're in Azkaban."

"I know, that's why we're a bit confused. I didn't want to set off Harry again, he's been doing so well. I just, don't want him to lose himself again." I explained.

"Maybe it's just a joke? You know how kids can be." Ron suggested, scratching his head.

I started to pace in the tiny space, "Maybe. That's a pretty serious joke though..isn't it?"

"Who's got it out for Harry? I'm assuming that's what this is all about. Harry's here, so someone sets off the dark mark to scare him?" He suggested.

"See that's logical isn't it?" I cocked an eyebrow, thinking to myself. "Hardly anyone knows of Harry's condition, Ron. His state of practically insanity."
That's when it hit me.
"Who knows, Ron. Think."

"Well...there's you and I." He started.

"You don't say?" I asked in a sarcastic tone.

Ron glared at me, then continued.
"My family knows. His therapist knows. That's all I can recall."

Ginny. Ginny knows...I can't possibly tell Ron though. He'll think I'm a crazy girlfriend.
"We will have to think of this later." I told him, "I'm sure Harry is changed by now."

Just as I reached for the door knob, the door swung open, revealing Oliver.
"I thought I heard talking." He smiled, "Can I ask why you're in the closet?"

"No reason." I said quickly, then walked passed Oliver. Ron followed closely behind. When we came to the next hallway, Harry was making his way towards us.
"Just in time." He smiled, "Let's get some butter beer."

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(A/N:)

Sorry it's been so long! I'm doing my best to finish this story.
-Bree
XOXO