Anticipation

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Tuesday, December 2, 2003

Lunch

I have some more information about the Hogsmeade trip...Professor Pecera decided to be nice and not require us to have a chaperone with us at all times. Though, she is going to have someone sitting in the Leaky Cauldron in case of an emergency. But there will be none. I will personally hex anyone who tries to get in the way of my weekend with Ron.

Which will be this weekend, by the way. They’ve decided to move it up.

And another interesting development: The sixth years were a part of the competition, and Ginny won for her year. And guess who she’s decided to bring?

Note to self: DIARIES DO NOT GUESS! THEY DO NOT SPEAK BACK IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM. Except for the one from second year. But we don’t speak of that.

Anyways, she’s bringing the amazing bouncing ferret. Ron will be very pissed. They better not get in our way, though. Like I said, I am perfectly willing to hex into oblivion anyone who chooses to get in the way of MY weekend with Ron. So if the ferret were to become unable to reproduce because of an -ahem- misdirected cutting spell, it is not my fault.

Later, Library

“Ugh! This is so stupid! Why does Snape have to schedule a practice NEWT right before the holidays? It’s just cruel!” Ron ranted, slamming his book closed.

“You’re right. Even I think it’s rubbish. But that doesn’t change the fact that we’ve got to study. And besides, we can’t put it off until this weekend because we’ll be gone.”

“About that...”

Oh no. This is the part where he says it would be too awkward and he doesn’t love me and he’s not coming.

Ron continued, “It’s going to be loads of fun. I can’t wait to get into Zonko’s; Fred and George are paying me to get them some early Christmas products. They want to keep ahead of the competition. Or, at the very minimum, do something illegal to stop it.”

Oh. Big sigh. He’s looking forward to it! Okay, sure, it’s because of the large amounts of money and not because he’s going with me, but still.

“Yeah. I just can’t wait to have a butterbeer again.”

“Oh, you’re right! I was so busy thinking about Zonko’s, I completely forgot about Honeydukes and the Three Broomsticks!” Ron looked as though Christmas was coming slightly early, and instead of his usual maroon sweater, he was getting a Firebolt.

“Ron,” I couldn’t help but laugh, “What is it with you and food?”

“It’s just really good.”

“Really? I hadn’t noticed you thought so. Do keep in mind that I’m the one who is bringing you to this multitude of sugar. You better be grateful.”

“Trust me, I am.”

I can’t wait until Saturday.

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Wednesday, December 3, 2003

I had the strangest dream last night. Ron proposed to me (yeah, right, like that would ever happen), and the engagement ring he chose was made of licorice (that I could see...). How odd...what am I getting myself into?

“‘Mione?” Ron said, waving his hand in front of my face.

“Yes?” I answered, breaking out of my little stupor.

“You just had a really weird look on your face. What’s wrong?”

“Nothing.”

“Well that’s good. Because you don’t want to miss these sausages; the house elves really went all out today for some reason.”

I just glared. He should know by now not to bring up their slavery. I’ve decided to accepted it, but that doesn’t mean I’m happy about it.

“Oh, sorry,” he said sheepishly as what he had mentioned previously finally clicked.

“That’s okay.”

“I shall never do it again, Oh Best Friend,” he groveled.

“Don’t worry, you’re still coming to Hogsmeade. You can relax and eat your sausages.”

Ron went back to his food with a smile.

Later

Good. I’ve just been up to my dorm room, and I accidentally (I swear!) overheard Lavender talking to Parvati about how humiliated she was over the scene in the great hall and how no one would ask her out anymore. I believe there were even fake tears. Yay.

Speaking of Parvati, Harry still refuses to speak to me. Still thinks that he was the one who was humiliated. But everyone is just mad at Parvati. He needs to stop worrying so much about what people think. Not that I’m really the best one to tell him that....

Besides, isn’t he used to all the attention? He was the one who defeated Voldemort this summer, becoming The Boy Who Lived–Twice. I’m sure he’ll be fine.

And right now, I’m not finding energy to care. Sure, he’s one of my best friends, and I do want him to be happy. But all I can think about is that I’m going to Hogsmeade with Ron!

TO DO:

1. Find time to laugh at Parvati’s humiliation (I know, I’m cruel).

2. Study for those damn practice NEWTS.

3. Help Harry study for said damn practice NEWTS in an attempt to reconcile with him.

4. Make sure to thank Merlin that our chaperone will not be following us.

5. Go to Hogsmeade with Ron! Oh, and keep him from killing Malfoy. If he disturbs us, I want that to be my job.

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